It’s inevitable. School is back in session and autumn is almost here. But if you’re already longing for another vacation, don’t worry. You can extend your summer reverie by participating in the annual Take Your Acorn on Vacation Photo Contest. Visit www.theacorn.com and click on the Vacation Photo Contest button at the upper right corner. You’ll be given a choice […]
2012-09-20
Photo contest
The voting is now open for the 2012 Take Your Acorn on Vacation Photo Contest. Cast your vote online by visiting www.theacorn.com and clicking on the photo contest button. Voting ends Oct. 1. The winning photos plus honorable mentions will be announced in the Oct. 4 edition of The Acorn and online at www.theacorn.com.
Stars and Stripes and motorcycles
RIDE ON—Motorcyclists cruise through Westlake Village in last weekend’s Ride to the Flags commemorating 9-11.
Promenade’s new luxury theaters take back seat to no one
Doors open at CinépolisRaise the curtain and roll the projector—take out your wallets, too. The new Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas open Fri., Sept., 21 at the Westlake Promenade shopping center following nine months of construction. Last week, corporate executives from the Mexico-based cinema chain came to the Rick Caruso-owned shopping center to cut the ribbon on its new eightscreen, 600-seat, high-end movie theater and […]
Drug arrest in Westlake
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 38-year-old man on drug and other charges Sept. 10 in the Three Springs neighborhood of Westlake Village. John Gregory Higgins, who lives on Shellcreek Place, was charged with possessing narcotics and dealing drugs, and presenting false identification, said Capt. Joe Stephen of the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station. A team of squad cars descended on the quiet […]
Bella Vita to host fashion show
The Bella Vita Italian American So- cial Club will present “ A Fami ly Affai r” fashion show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Oct. 6 at the Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Our Community House of Hope hospice. Tickets are $35. Call Elisa at (805) 492-6567.
Actress, artist Jane Seymour returns to T.O. Art Festival
Actress and artist Jane Seymour returns to the ninth annual Thousand Oaks Arts Festival from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun., Sept. 23 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and The Lakes shopping center. Seymour is a past honorary chair of the festival, and her artwork will be on display throughout the free, two-day event. The festival hours are 10 […]
Fernando Award gala will honor three local residents
The 54th annual Fernando Award Foundation’s Dinner set for Fri., Sept. 21, will honor this year’s 10 nominees as well as announce the recipient of the 2012 Fernando Award, the highest honor for volunteerism and civic accomplishment in the San Fernando Valley. After the dinner and ceremony at the Warner Center Marriot Hotel in Woodland Hills, the overall winner will […]
Fashion show to benefit Casa Pacifica’s work
. Runway style show, luncheon will be at Four Seasons Hotel, WestlakeCasa Pacifica Angels will present the 11th annual “Spotlight on Style” fashion show fundraiser on Sat., Oct. 6 at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, Two Dole Drive. A champagne reception will open the festivities. Guests can visit boutiques to purchase accessories, clothing and gifts. Employees of Meathead Movers will greet and direct guests, and assist during the luncheon catered […]
Remodeling ideas galore presented at Home Show
DESIGN ON DISPLAY—Architect Kevin Tohill greets a prospective client during the 35th Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show sponsored by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage on Sun., Sept. 9. Left, Alex Yudkevich discusses a walk-in bath with Nora Domingo who stopped by the California Energy Contractors booth during the show.