Some showbiz stars have a reputation for refusing to do behind-the-scenes tasks. Mabel Stark, a famous tiger trainer at the old Thousand Oaks animal showcase Jungleland, was an exception. “She showed up in the morning, did what a lot of people would call the dirty work,” said Roger Smith, one of Stark’s former assistants. Despite her celebrity status, the world-renowned […]
2017-03-02
Original Rockwell painting installed at Reagan Library
In honor of Ronald Reagan’s 106th birthday on Feb. 6, the Reagan Library installed an original Norman Rockwell painting of Reagan into its permanent galleries. “I have always been a fan of Norman Rockwell’s, and I was awestruck when he asked to do my portrait,” Reagan said in a taped message to the Norman Rockwell Museum in 1987. “He painted […]
Harley owners group has new board members
The Simi Valley Harley Owners Group installed its new board of directors during the Jan. 12 meeting at the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge. The new board members are: Mike Arkelin, director; Marsha Berg, treasurer; Dave Clodfleter, senior road captain; Marc Sylvestre, safety officer; and Jennifer Sylvestre, historian. They join second-year board members Gerry Lieberman, assistant director; Sandy Miller, secretary; Don […]
Eastern Magic
CULTURAL CELBRATION—At top, young ballerinas present their “Under the Sea” number during the Conejo Chinese Cultural Association’s Chinese New Year celebration Feb. 18. Above, young actors from the Thousand Oaks Chinese School perform a historical drama, “The Story of One Hundred Thousand Arrows,” during the festivities at the Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks.
Edna Lorraine Kersey
EDNA LORRAINE KERSEY, age 96, passed away on the morning of February 7, 2017, in Thousand Oaks, California with family by her side. Edna lived a long, full life. Born July 10, 1920 in Dinuba, California to Henry and Maggie Grass she was raised from humble beginnings on a farm. In her mid- teens she sought her independence moving to […]
Taking steps to end hunger
Conejo Valley CROP walk is this SundayThe 39th annual Conejo Valley CROP Hunger Walk will start at 1 p.m. Sun., March 5 at the Cal Lutheran University sports complex, 60 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Registration will begin at noon. Over 400 walkers are expected to participate. Participants have a choice of a 20-minute campus stroll as well as 4-and 6-mile walks. CROP Walks raise money […]
Youth may contribute to new book
March 31 deadlineScott Harris, Mustang Marketing’s founder and president, and Dianne McKay, the company’s COO and principal, are releasing a sequel to their “Ventura County Leaders Go Back in Time to Their Twenty-First Birthday” book. The sequel is titled “Ventura County Young Adults Flash Forward to Their 60th Birthday” and will be for those ages 17 to 20. The authors are asking […]
Classes are for the birds
The Conejo Valley Audubon Society will host the following birding classes from 8 to 10 a.m. for beginners or anyone wishing to learn more about local birds Sat., March 18 at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden in Thousand Oaks. Meet in the Children’s Garden off Gainsborough Road. Sat., March 25 at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. Sat., April 1 at Rancho Simi […]
Twins lead rising teen band
Group features students from local high schoolsJulian Sposato, 16, remembers the moment he fell in love with music. He was 7 when he heard Stevie Wonder’s soulful hit “Love’s in Need of Love Today.” He immediately rushed to his computer and downloaded most of Wonder’s extensive catalog. He listened to the tracks endlessly. “When I first heard that song I was like, ‘Oh my god. That’s […]
Adult sign-ups for basketball
The Agoura Hills Department of Community Services has team packets available for the spring 2017 Adult Basketball League. Team packets can be picked up at the Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Court. The spring league will begin Thurs., March 30. Games will be played from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays and from 5 to 10 p.m. Sundays […]