The Camarillo High boys’ basketball team can officially put the preseason in the rearview mirror, which isn’t such a bad thing for the struggling Scorpions. After losing 12 of its first 16 contests to start the season, Camarillo opens Pacific View League play tonight at Hueneme. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. “We’re looking forward to league as a fresh […]
2010-01-08
County agency, local families partner to help foster children
Two local families worked together to ease a difficult transition for a pair of young children who entered the foster care program in Ventura County in midDecember. Though they only met three weeks ago, the local foster parents didn’t hesitate to combine their resources to make sure that the newcomers wouldn’t wind up in a group home for the holidays. […]
Woman finds working with children ‘invigorating’
Gail Wander finds satisfaction helping children learn. She finds it rewarding to share with them the wonder of the arts and music. And, in turn, the Leisure Village resident said she is invigorated by the children’s enthusiasm and their youthful spirit. “I knew I was learning more from them,” she said. “It made me feel good. It made my heart […]
Become a foster parent
A foster parenting informational meeting will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tues., Jan. 19 at 855 Partridge Drive, Ventura. Adults can learn how to provide the support and guidance that can transform a child at risk into a self-assured, successful adult. Almost 700 children are in foster homes in Ventura County, and every day another child is removed […]
Epiphany to be celebrated at harbor
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church will host its annual Epiphany and Blessing of the Waters Ceremony at noon on Sun., Jan. 10 at the Ventura Harbor. Epiphany is a feast day of the Christian church which commemorates Christ’s baptism in the Jordan by St. John the Baptist. After Sunday services at St. Demetrios, 400 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, the congregation and […]
Funeral home offers online grief counseling
Online grief support and live counseling are now available 24 hours a day through the redesigned Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory website at www.conejomountain.com. Conejo Mountain is the first funeral home in Ventura County to offer online grief support to all members of the community regardless of whether they have ever used funeral services at the home. […]
Jewish author to speak
The Sisterhood of Temple Ner Ami will host author Lillian Hawthorne at a luncheon at noon Sun., Jan. 17 at 4098 Calle Tesoro, Camarillo. Hawthorne will speak on “Golda Mier: Woman and Warrior.” Hawthorne served as assistant dean at the USC School of Social Work for 20 years and has written three books. She was a founding member of Temple […]
Community invited to Westlake prayer gathering
A communitywide prayer gathering to commemorate National Sanctity of Human Life Day will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Sun., Jan. 24 at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. The event is presented by the Women’s Resource Center of Thousand Oaks. The center is a nonprofit licensed medical clinic and community service organization that provides support for […]
Church to host Fine Arts Series
The Camarillo United Methodist Church has announced its Fine Arts Series for 2010. All programs are open to the public, with a freewill donation or a suggested admission for most. The Thousand Oaks Philharmonic will present concerts at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 8; May 7 and Aug. 6. Rebecca and John Pillsbury and friends will present songs of Broadway at […]