The Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks will present the 14th annual Midsummer Eve Wine Festival from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 15 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. The event will raise funds for the Ventura County Special Olympics and other local charities. More than a dozen boutique wineries and craft breweries will pour limited-production wines […]
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Hands do the talking in this one-man show
Artist shares his story of growing up in a deaf householdThe Elation Arts Series at Emmanuel Church will present William Martinez in “SIGNing the Song” at 7 p.m. Sun., July 26 at 588 Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks. This story of love and encouragement shows how dreams can come true. This one-man show incorporates American Sign Language and music. Martinez shares his story about growing up in a deaf household with […]
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THURS., JULY 16 Channel Islands Gulls Charity Bingo Lunch 11 a.m. at Alexander’s Restaurant, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura Harbor. Social hour 11 a.m., luncheon at noon. Play bingo. Raffle tickets for sale. Proceeds go to charities. RSVP requested. Contact: Shirley. Phone: 805.263.6062. Margarita Mixoff 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Gardens at Los Robles Greens, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand […]
It’s a family affair at German restaurant
Jeanette’s Edelweiss Restaurant in Newbury Park offers authentic German food and music at 2160A Newbury Road. Led by German executive chef Kurt Ehrlich, the restaurant uses natural and locally sourced products, and offers German beers on tap and German wines. Some of Ehrlich’s original recipes include schnitzel, rouladen and sauerbraten as well as vegan and vegetarian dishes. Ehrlich has cooked […]
Tax credits no help for start-ups
The struggle to bring our economy back from the Great Recession is well underway, and there are some encouraging signs. But this recovery has been slower, harder and more uneven than any in our history. Many call it a Wall Street recovery that hasn’t yet reached Main Street. Start-up tech businesses form the core of our innovation-driven economy. Unfortunately, many […]
Keeping kids under control during the summer
Well, it’s happened again. Summer vacation is here. Those most glorious of days for youths yet the ones most dreaded by parents. Why? Because, as most parents are aware, unstructured time is when many kids get into trouble. Remember, while you’re at work you are still responsible for your children. It’s much easier when the school system occupies their time […]