Preview Local Artist's Work at “Prelude to the Festival" Hosted by The Lakes
For three consecutive weekends, beginning August 21-22, The Lakes will host "Prelude to the Festival." Events will feature the artwork of several prominent Conejo Valley visual artists who will be participating in the 7th Annual Thousand Oaks Arts Festival.
Showcased will be art from the Festival's 2010 Honorary Chair and famed PGA golf painter, Scott Medlock and that of actress, artist, and 2007 Honorary Festival Chair Jane Seymour. Raffle prizes were generously donated by Scott Medlock, The Old Course, Jane Seymour, Kris Cowboy, and Pacific Night by Ron Souza, Westlake Village Art Guild member.
Attendance is free. Prelude hours will be 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturdays & 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sundays. Come and enjoy a glimmer of what can be seen at the Arts Festival taking place on September 11 and 12 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, and The Lakes.
Prelude to the Festival is sponsored by Thousand Oaks Arts Festival, Caruso Affiliated, and the Westlake Village Art Guild.
Classes Offered on "How to Go Solar"
Southern California Edison (SCE) will help residential customers "follow the sun" with a free class on the California Solar Initiative (CSI) program and the incentives it offers to homeowners who decide to install solar systems on their homes.
Customers will learn about: Solar energy basics, benefits of installing a solar energy system, tax credits and other financial models that can help reduce upfront costs, and financial incentives through the CSI program.
These 90-minute, nontechnical, easy to understand classes are held at the SCE Service Centers and other convenient locations throughout the utility's service territory. Due to limited space, these free sessions require registration.
The Thousand Oaks class is scheduled for:
June 15, 2010
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Scherr Forum Theatre
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA
The Conejo Valley Hosts the Grand Finale of the "Amgen Tour of California"
The City of Thousand Oaks, in partnership with the cities of Westlake Village and Agoura Hills, is gearing up to host the Amgen Tour of California, the "greatest professional cycling event in America" on May 22-23, 2010! Our region will play host to both the start and the finish of the Tour's grand finale stage.
It is the largest professional athletic event of its kind in the United States and is patterned after the Tour de France. Top-name cyclists including Lance Armstrong, three-time race winner Levi Leipheimer and David Zabriskie, who placed second last year, are expected to join in the race.
As part of the weekend's festivities, Malibu Family Wines is sponsoring "Taste of the Tour," where patrons will sample from the area’s top restaurants in a beautiful vineyard setting while enjoying the offerings of Malibu Family Wines. With a lifestyle and cycling fair under the oaks, the Taste of the Tour is sure to provide a truly fun and memorable afternoon for the entire family. The cost of $95 for 2 adults includes parking. For more information click on Malibu Family Wines.
Over 100,000-200,000 visitors will fill our hotels, restaurants, and local businesses. On race day, May 23, our streets will be very busy! The best way to enjoy this exciting event will be to leave the car behind and bike, walk, or shuttle to the festivities with your family.
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"Breakaway Ride" Set for Sunday, April 11
Get a jump on the Pros by participating in the "Breakaway Ride" presented by Specialized on Sunday, April 11. Its a rare opportunity for everyday cyclists to ride some or all of the Amgen Tour of California 2010 Stage 8 route!
Cycling enthusiasts and fans are invited to participate in "Breakaway Ride presented by Specialized", two riding events held in conjunction with the upcoming 2010 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race set for May 16-23, 2010.
Both rides will be held in April 2010 (one month prior to the 2010 Amgen Tour of California) and will serve to raise funds for Breakaway from Cancer®, the signature initiative of Amgen and the Amgen Tour of California, which aims to raise awareness of the array of resources available to cancer patients from prevention to education and patient care to advocacy and financial support survivorship.
Each 'Breakaway Ride' will give cycling enthusiasts a chance to ride on the actual route of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California with three distances for each event to accommodate various skill and fitness levels. The longest distance covers an entire stage of the Amgen Tour of California, the same as will be ridden by the pros. Participants will be chip timed and supported, with a maximum of 3,500 riders per event.
Holiday Weekend Bus Service Helps Shoppers To "Buy Local"
Like shopping for the holidays but dread the parking and traffic congestion this time of year? Need to do some "secret" shopping for that special someone? Why not take the bus to do some or all of your holiday shopping?
Between November 21 and January 3, 2009, Thousand Oaks Transit is operating its Holiday Weekend Bus Service (weekday hours remain unchanged). The seasonal services provide access to local shopping, including The Oaks, Janss Marketplace, Westlake Promenade, and various other shopping areas in the Conejo Valley.
Holiday Bus Service is available every Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. until January 3.
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CLU Celebrates 50 Years!
For five decades California Lutheran University (CLU) has been a pillar institution in Thousand Oaks. This Fall, CLU will mark its 50th Anniversary with a series of special events spanning the next 18 months. Next spring, the University will host a CLU Community Day Celebration and a series of other special events.
California Lutheran College was incorporated on August 4, 1959, five years before Thousand Oaks officially became a city. With land donated by Conejo Valley rancher Richard Pederson, the son of Norwegian pioneers, the dream of an institution of higher learning became a reality. The ranch's chicken coops were converted into classrooms, and dormitories, and in September 1961, 330 students began classes. The curriculum expanded to include graduate programs in 1970, and the college's name was changed to California Lutheran University in 1986. Today, the university has 3,550 students in its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, and School of Business.
Residents can join CLU as it celebrates "Fulfilling Our Promise" by attending events, volunteering for service projects, and sharing their stories about CLU. For more information, go to www.callutheran.edu/50 or call (805) 493-3151.
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Beyond Golf: The Banquet Center at Los Robles Greens
Los Robles Greens Golf Course offers much more than golf! The crown-jewel of the course is the 22,000 square foot banquet facility and clubhouse. The banquet area features a full bar and grill, as well as a luxurious banquet and community center with three ballrooms.
Overlooking the striking 18th hole, the banquet and community center offers the perfect atmosphere for holiday parties, weddings, receptions, banquets, corporate meetings, charitable events, tournaments, and other special events. Whether it's formal or casual, Los Robles is committed to providing everything necessary to make your event memorable. Panoramic views are seen from both ballrooms. Our state-of-the-art banquet facilities are designed for intimate gatherings or larger events of up to 250 people.
For more information, call (805) 495-6421, extension 229, or email, shaydon@eaglegolf.com to schedule your next event.
Get Ready! Create defensible space by clearing brush and trees away from your home, and keeping your roof and gutters free of leaves.
Replace shake-shingle roofs with fire-resistant materials. Use fire-safe building materials when constructing or remodeling your home and plant fire-resistant landscaping.
Assemble emergency supplies and prepare a list of the things you want to take with you if you evacuate, items such as cash and medications. Plan two different escape routes.
Get Set! Back your car into the driveway, and load it with everything you want to take with you. Remove flammable materials from around your house. Then monitor the news or stay up to date at www.toaks.org.
Go! Don't wait to be told to evacuate, leave early and ensure your family's safety and give firefighters the room they need to work.
Conejo Neighborhood for Learning Expands Program & Services
The Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning (CV NfL) is a unique public agency partnership that provides new educational childcare services for more than 300 Conejo Valley children 0-5 years of age. The partnership between the City of Thousand Oaks, Conejo Valley Unified School District, and FIRST 5 California has brought this state-of-the-art program to five school district sites in Thousand Oaks. Their goal is to encourage a strong child centered, and family-focused philosophy and services.
Half day sessions, 4 days per week will be available at Earths Elementary, University Elementary, and NfL @ Way to Grow Preschool for 3-5 year olds. Parents are welcome to contact Neighborhood for Learning to schedule a facility tour.
In addition, CV Nfl is also subcontracting with the City of Thousand Oaks to provide high quality preschool services. The new Neighborhood City Center for Children located at 110 S. Conejo School Rd (next to The Lakes) opened its doors July 1, 2009. For more information, call (805) 496-9035, or visit www.conejo.k12.ca.us and www.cvnfl.org.
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Leave Early or Stay and Defend Program
Rethinking of a long-standing policy on ordering mass evacuations in a wildfire will be discussed at the Council on Aging meeting on February 4, 2009, 1 p.m. The Ventura County Fire Department presentation will take place in the Civic Arts Plaza Boardroom. Residents are welcome to participate in discussions and bring their questions.
Borrowing from tactics used in Australia for nearly two decades, top fire officials from seven Southern California counties will discuss an evacuation policy that allows people to remain in their homes and particpate in saving their houses.
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Have you tried the City's new CRMS System?
Improving customer
service is continual priority for the City of Thousand Oaks. To that end, the City has
implemented a new web-based, Customer Response
Management System (CRMS) which enables citizens to Request City Assistance 24/7 via this site! Providing prompt attention to your questions,
concerns and suggestions is one of the most important services that we provide. Submitting your request to CRMS is as simple
as 1, 2, 3!
Once on the City's
website homepage just click on the "Request City Assistance" icon in the "Online Services tab" A Welcome message, introduces you to three simple steps that will put you directly in touch
(via email) with the appropriate City staff person.
STEP 1:
“Select a Topic” from our list of common municipal government
categories. After selecting a topic, several
sub topics will appear to help narrow your request. A Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) list may then
appear and answer your query; if not, just scroll down.
STEP 2:
The “Entry” Section asks you to “Enter the Details of Your
Request.” Enter your question, concern,
or suggestion.
STEP 3:
“Login or Register” -- If it’s your first time using CRMS, you’ll need
to complete a quick registration form. Once complete, you’ll be assigned a User
ID and Password allowing you to easily track all of your open cases and receive
updates directly from City staff. If
you’re a returning user, simply login and submit your issue.
Register now for "T.O. City Alert"
The City of Thousand Oaks has launched "T.O. City Alert" a telephone based emergency notification system. City alert allows local officials to quickly communicate critical information to thousands of residents and businesses during an emergency.
In commenting on this new service Thousand Oaks Mayor Tom Glancy said, "The core responsibility of local government is public safety. The “T.O. City Alert” system furthers this mission by allowing us to reach all residents quickly during an emergency.”
While the system is pre-loaded with residential and business land line phone numbers through the City's 9-1-1 database, residents can provide additional contact information on this site. Residents can manage their “City Alert” profile online, controlling contact methods and communication path – cell phone, home phone, email, text messaging, pager, and more. You may provide your additional contact information here.
Open Space Community Workshop October 22, 2008
The public is invited to learn about and comment on the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency's plans to draft an open space management plan for approximately 3,100 acres of public open space known as the Conejo Canyons area. This meeting will take place Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., in the Oak and Park Rooms at the Civic Arts Plaza. Click here for additional information.
