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Reach out to Camarillo The Camarillo City Council generally meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. at City Hall. Meetings are telecast live on Adelphia Channel 10 in Camarillo. More ...
Simi Democrat announces he's seeking party's nomination for state Senate By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Simi Valley resident Jim Dantona is running for the California Senate. Dantona, who was narrowly defeated last November in his bid for county supervisor, said Aug. 27 he'll seek the Democratic nomination for the 19th District, which is currently represented by Tom McClintock (R-Thousand O... More ... Art contest open to county youth Ventura County students from kindergarten through grade 12 are eligible to enter their artwork in the annual Pacific View Mall Student Art Show, which will take place during Ventura County Arts Week 2007 from Oct. 5 through Oct. 14. More ...
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com According to a report filed with Moorpark police by the Ventura County Scholarship Association, Hilary Gushwa, Miss Ventura County 2005, was mar ried at the time of the 2004 contest, a violation of pageant rules. More ... Watercolor wins third prize Camarillo resident Audrey Rubin won third prize for her watercolor "Storm's a'Brewing" at the Ventura County Maritime Museum's Plein Air Festival and Exhibit. The exhibit continues through Sun., Sept. 30 at 2731 S. Victoria Ave. in Oxnard's Fisherman's Wharf. The museum is open daily from 11 a.m.... More ...
NEEDS LOVE- Skippy, 10, a male Jack Russell terrier, was surrendered by his owner. Skippy can be adopted from the Camarillo Animal Shelter at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo. To take Skippy home, ask for ID No. A364360. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call (805) 388-4341 or visit ... More ... Channel Islands Harbor hosts classic car show Classic vehicles dating back to 1975 and earlier will be on display during the Ventura Vintage Rods Harbor Run 17 starting at 8 a.m. Sun., Sept. 9 at Harborview Park in Channel Islands Harbor. More than 300 classic American-made cars will be on display during the free event, which concludes with ... More ... Singles can mingle over cups of coffee Ventura County singles can meet and mingle with the 40/50 Weekend Coffee Connection. The group participates in a variety of local activities. For more information, call Jay Gacey at (805) 277-1431. More ...
DON'T BOTHER ME, I'M EATING Sheila and Stephen Cox of Oak Park submitted this shot of a furry friend intently devouring a peanut in their backyard. Lots of squirrels visit the Cox family, taking sips from the bird bath and nibbling on nuts before scampering off to tell their friends about the local hospitality. More ... New officers for Lions The Camarillo-Somis Pleasant Valley Lions Club, known as the "Big Red One," installed its 2007-08 officers and directors at a June dinner and awards ceremony at the banquet facility in Camarillo. District Governor Jeff Roundy of the Ventura Downtown Club installed Tom Blattel as president fo... More ... Charter airlines valuable to Camarillo By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com The rising profits of private jet charter companies bodes well for the Camarillo Airport and the local economy. According to Todd McNamee, Ventura County's director of airports, the local airport injects nearly $100 million a year into Camarillo and the surrounding cities. More ... Meadowlarks raise $163,000 in tasteful way Taste of Camarillo 2007 raised more than $163,000 to support Ventura County nonprofit organizations. More than 2,000 attendees partook of fine wines poured by more than 100 wineries and culinary specialties provided by 50 Ventura County restaurants and caterers. More ... Gaze at stars with county group The Ventura County Astronomical Society will hold its monthly membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 21 in the multipurpose room at Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. The speaker will be Stan Metchev, post-doctoral fellow at UCLA. More ...
By Michelle Knighknight@theacorn.com When Caroline Pratt moved from Fresno to Camarillo's Leisure Village in 1982, it had just over 2,000 homes. Today the retirement community for people 55 and older has grown by 136 homes with be tween 3,000 and 3,500 residents. More ... Children's author writing stories about U. S. soldiers Calabasas resident Leslie Godwin is writing a series of middle-grade children's books intended to introduce children and their parents to the work of military servicemen and women. She would like to interview soldiers and recent veterans. "I invite them to get in touch with me as... More ... |
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