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Assemblymember Audra Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) announced this week she’ll run for the post of Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector in 2010. The treasurer is responsible for the collection of taxes that fund county government. The annual salary is $150,445. More ... The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County will host “Making Change: Building a Movement for Social Justice in Ventura County” at two locations: 3 to 5 p.m. Tues., Dec. 1 at Malibu Hall, California State University Channel Islands; and 3 to 5 p.m. Thurs., Dec. More ... Meadowlark Service League in Camarillo will present its 31st annual Holiday Home Tour fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 6. A Mediterranean-style home, a Tuscan villa, a contemporary home and a Queen Anne-style mansion, all decorated for the holidays, comprise the four Camarillo homes on the tour. More ... The Camarillo/Somis Pleasant Valley Lions Club is looking for youths to compete in the club’s annual Student Speakers Contest. The contest is open to all students in grades nine to 12 and those under the age of 21 as of Feb. 22, 2010, including foreign exchange students. Speakers may be from any public, private, charter or home school, or engaged in independent study. More ... Holiday fun for both children and adults, and an Old Town shopping experience are all part of the Camarillo Holiday Celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5 on Ventura Boulevard and adjoining streets between Carmen Drive and Lewis Road/Hwy. 34. More ... The Camarillo-Somis Pleasant Valley Lions Club is offering an opportunity to ride on the Lions Club International Float at the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. The club will give away a ticket to ride on the float in a raffle on Dec. 8. A maximum of 300 tickets at $25 each will be sold. More ... Sam Vecchio wasn’t ready to be homeless. A month ago, the 56-year-old was working in construction and renting a Simi Valley condo with a couple of roommates. Today, he’s sleeping behind a dumpster at the back of a liquor store. More ... HARD WORK PAYS OFF— Alex McGee, a Camarillo resident and a sophomore at Newbury Park High School, won first place in the teen figure category at the National Physique Committee&rsquo More ... PASSING THE TORCH—Camarillo High School graduate and Olympic softball team player Jessica Mendoza speaks to the Agoura High School softball team earlier this month. More ... The Camarillo Art Center will close the year with a show of members’ work that has been awarded prizes in other exhibits during the year. The exhibit will be open for viewing from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 through 20 at the center, 3150 Ponderosa Drive. More ... LITTLE PUFFBALLS— Duke and Frank are a pair of male chinchillas looking for a new home. They are very friendly and tame, but nip when frightened. It would be best if they went home with an experienced owner without small children. If you would like to adopt Duke and Frank, ask for animal ID No. More ... The Reagan Library will present its annual “Christmas Around the World” exhibit through Jan. 10 at the museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More ... |
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