Halstrom Academy has appointed Michael Radka as director of its Westlake Village campus. Prior to coming to Halstrom, Radka spent several years in education management at Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions at its largest west coast campus. In his new post, Radka will be responsible for fostering relationships with students and parents while managing the day-to-day activities of the school, […]
2016-10-13
Oak Park High debate club nabs tourney win
The Oak Park High School Debate Club is only two years old, but that didn’t stop the team from winning in the Jack Howe Memorial Tournament Sept. 24 and 25 at Cal State Long Beach. The competition pitted Oak Park students against more than 1,300 students from 90 private and public schools. Twins Max and Jake Freeman are co-captains of […]
Education foundation honors departing chair, receives check
Craig Berman is newly-elected presidentDeanna Glassberg joined the Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools in 2011 and rose to the rank of president by 2013. At the Oct. 4 LVUSD Board of Education meeting, Glassberg stepped down as head of the district’s fundraising arm but not before handing over a $210,000 donation check to district officials. The money was raised at The Event, an annual […]
Melanie recalls a rainy day at Woodstock
MelanieOn a rainy Friday night in August 1969, 22-year-old Melanie Safka inspired some 400,000 people to light candles at the historic Woodstock Music Festival in upstate New York. Then an unknown singer-songwriter, Melanie was the quintessential hippie earth mama. She had wispy, long hair, wore floor-length caftans, and sang songs like “Beautiful People” and “Birthday of the Sun” in a […]
Goldilocks goes on trial
The Young Artists Ensemble’s Hillcrest Players will present “The Trial of Goldilocks” Sat., Oct. 15 and 22 at 1 and 3 p.m. at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive. Written by Joseph Robinette and directed by Victoria Sayeg, the classic fairytale will be retold from three funny perspectives. Tickets are $12 at the box office, or […]
Reyes Adobe Days
RADICAL FUN— Above, 1-year-old Kaden Jones keeps a balloon from sailing off during the Oct. 8 Reyes Adobe Days Parade down Reyes Aodbe Road in Agoura Hills. Left, Sheriff ’s Dep. Steve Marshall shows off a rescue vehicle during the parade. Almost 30 floats were entered. At far left, Borris Donia, dressed as Noog Dood, hands out wristbands to the […]
Conejo Players deliver a ‘peach’ of a show
‘James and the Giant Peach’Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” falls under the category of “journey fantasies,” which also includes such classic stories as “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Wizard of Oz.” In “Peach,” a lonely orphan goes on a fantastical journey, accompanied by a motley crew of anthropomorphic invertebrates. The “junior” version of Dahl’s story touches most of the bases of the […]
Calendar
THURS., OCT. 13 Day Of Holiday Shopping 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Agoura Hills Rec and Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Court. Over 20 chic boutique vendors and a food truck. Funds raised support scholarships for high school girls. Sponsored by National Charity League Inc. Conejo Valley Chapter. Email: nclconejodog@gmail.com. Web: www.nclconejo.org. Woodland Hills Republican Women 10 a.m. to 1:30 […]
Extreme earthquake preparedness is preposterous
Family ManPeople were allegedly stocking up on bottled water, flashlights, batteries, canned food, first aid supplies, tools and other emergency preparedness items because scientists said California’s San Andreas Fault was “locked, loaded and ready to roll.” These scientists even set a date. Since when can we predict earthquakes? “First of all: Don’t worry about it,” I said to my wife and […]
Choosing right school for you
Six private and charter schools will come together to present a panel to discuss the keys to success in high school and beyond at 7 p.m. Mon., Oct. 17 at the Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road. The event is open to parents of school-age children. Pleasant Valley school board trustee Kelly Long will moderate the panel. Schools represented will […]