Individuals with cerebral palsy are improving their computer knowledge and skills thanks to a donation by Ben Flyer, a senior at Agoura High School who raised $3,420 to purchase technology for students in the Thousand Oaks Adult Day Program. United Cerebral Palsy Los Angeles helped Flyer with his efforts. “Without the adaptive software and hardware, a number of students were […]
2015-01-15
Briefs
Vendors sought for Earth Day event Environmental vendors and exhibitors are wanted for the 18th annual Arbor Earth Day event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., April 18 at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Businesses and nonprofit organizations with environmental information or products can take part in this event. Presented by the City of […]
When it’s time to say goodbye to a pet pal
Scout was Jerry Shevick’s special friend. She was a rescue dog that liked to patrol his backyard in Westlake Village to the point where she would break through screen doors to get outside. Rambunctious but lovable. When the female dog passed away from lymphoma several years ago, Shevick was shocked to see how his pet’s body was treated when it […]
Hot Flashes
Under your glassAnd so it’s the new year. We’re going on diets of gravel and kale, jogging until our sciatica erupts, scraping glitter off the piano and placing some neglected reads on the nightstand instead of watching “Pawn Stars.” For a week. As for me, well, I found my inspiration under a martini glass. Not my glass. Must have been someone else’s. […]
Ida Lauper Smith
(1927 – 2014)Ida Lauper Smith, 87, of Westlake Village passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Ida was born August 1, 1927 in Los Angeles, California to Albert Lauper and Ida Pfister Lauper. Ida grew up in Los Angeles and worked at the Shell Oil Company where she met her life partner, John Carter […]
Study the sap in your family tree
Learn about genealogy at open house in Thousand OaksThe Conejo Valley Genealogical Society will host an open house for the public from 6 to 8 p.m. Tues., Jan. 20 at the Grant Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. The club is open to those interested learning more about genealogy. The event will feature special areas that will spotlight the CVGS Computer Interest Group, the Beginner’s Tools […]
More donors are stepping up to make community park a reality
Additional donors are contributing to the development of the new Westlake Village Regional Family Park and Triunfo YMCA. The first phase of the park is slated to open this spring, with the Y on schedule to open in the fall. Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks is providing $50,000 over five years towards the construction of a Veteran Memorial Gardens, American monument […]
Free spay, neutering services available for pit bulls, mixes
The Humane Society of Ventura County is offering free spay or neutering to pit bull and pit bull mixes for a limited time this month. Funding is limited and the program will only last for a short time so Ventura County owners of pit bull and pit bull mixes should act soon. HSVC began its first free spay and neuter […]