When the PONY baseball league in Somis was set to shut down due to lack of leadership and support in 2003, Tom Catalano and his family stepped in to make sure the players could keep swinging for the fences. Catalano became president of the league. His two sons, Steven and Michael, were baseball players, and his wife, Lily, and daughter, […]
2012-07-27
The Acorn’s guide to what’s going on
FRI., JULY 27 ‘Fascinating Rhythm’ 8 p.m. today and Sunday in outdoor amphitheater behind Calabasas City Library, 200 Civic Center Way. Revue of George and Ira Gershwin show tunes by local artists. At door $12 general admission, $10 seniors and students, $6 children 10 and under. Benefits Spotlight the Arts. Phone: 818.436.0530. Web: http:// SpotlightTheArts.org. SAT., JULY 28 Making Strides […]
Build up bones with exercise
The Pleasant Valley Senior Center will conduct training for volunteers to help teach osteoporosis exercise and education classes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues., Aug. 14 in Camarillo. Training is free, and no experience is needed to become an instructor. RSVP Bone Builders is a gentle, slow and easy exercise program for anyone fighting osteoporosis. The workout uses light […]
Aye, eye Doc
Understanding the symptoms, treatments for astigmatismAstigmatism is an often confused and misunderstood error of vision. It can be defined as a blurred image, formed due to the imperfections in the shape of the eye. With astigmatism, the eye is shaped like a football rather than a soccer ball. This causes the light to come to focus on multiple points on and around the retina. Astigmatism […]
Programs for cancer patients and families
The Cancer Support Community, formerly the Wellness Community, offers free programs of support and education for people with cancer, cancer survivors and their loved ones. The following events will take place at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, unless indicated otherwise. For more information on any of the activities or to register, call (805) 379-4777. Meditation Group for beginning and experienced […]