‘Bee My Valentine?’ Many single folks I know refer to Valentine’s Day as VD-Day, and even though that might sound like an homage to a disease, I guess nowadays it’s quite natural to shorten as many words and phrases as possible. I’m still trying to figure out what some of them mean, such as QAP, VBD and INCYDK. So forgive […]
2014-02-13
Artist-in-resident sought for nature program
Artists of all kinds are invited to apply for an artist-in-residence program that seeks to connect young people to the Santa Monica Mountains. Artists are encouraged to attend an information session from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Feb. 22 or Wed., Feb. 26 at the Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center, 26876 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. “ We’re looking for […]
Family Men
The call My 10-year-old son got his first real crush on a girl at school right in time for Valentine’s Day. Ah, that first crush—I remember mine. I was probably the same age. I never told a soul about it. The girl certainly never found out. My second crush was easier. My best friend got me the girl’s number. It […]
Details on program submissions
The Art in Public Places program was launched in 1989 to boost the aesthetic appeal of the Agoura Hills community. The program features a wide range of artwork, incorporating a variety of styles, themes and media. New commercial building projects that meet the minimum of 30,000 square feet, or any residential subdivision of at least 40 units, are required to […]
Map to showcase Agoura’s ‘hidden’ public arts collection
The best-kept secret in the city of Agoura Hills has been in plain sight for years. Artwork—abstract and realistic sculptures, paintings and other creations from the imaginations of local artists—is coming out of the shadows and into the spotlight without moving an inch. The Cultural Arts Council has created a map featuring artwork throughout the city in and near businesses, […]
Ready, willing and able
Young people with mental and physical challenges look for their place in the workforce. More doors are opening.First of two parts As the economy continues to sputter, young adults with physical and mental special needs are among those who must work hard to find a job. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is more than double that of the able-bodied work force. But with the right kind of help […]
KCLU wins
National Public Radio station KCLU in Thousand Oaks won six awards from two regional broadcast news organizations. It was the biggest winner among radio stations with five or fewer news staff members at the recent Radio & Television News Association of Southern California’s 64th annual awards ceremony. Broadcast newsrooms in a region stretching from San Luis Obispo and Bakersfield to […]