The 14th annual Steven Roberts Gospel Workshop, a program of the second annual Black History Month Celebration, will take place at 7 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., Feb. 5 and 6 at First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave., Santa Barbara. The workshop will culminate with a dress rehearsal at 10 a.m. Sat., Feb. 7 and a concert at 7:30 p.m. […]
2009-01-23
Woman says decision changed her life forever
When I was a teen I decided, due to a bad experience involving molestation, that lesbianism would be right for me. But a boy pointed out that the Bible said God’s plan was for his children to be heterosexual, so I chose to be straight. That choice has brought me opportunities I would have never had otherwise. Although my life […]
Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre to host Poetry Out Loud contest
Students recite memorized poetryThe Ventura County Arts Council has announced that the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura’s downtown cultural district will host the 2009 Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest county competition on Thurs., Feb. 19. Students at public, private, and parochial high schools, as well as homeschoolers, may participate. High school students will present poetry through memorization and performance. Nationally approved educational […]
Bird-watching trips in January
The Conejo Valley Audubon Society is offering the following birding trips in January: •Jan. 25, Gillette Ranch. Meet 8 a.m. Las Posas Park and Ride or 8:30 a.m. at the Ranch. See sparrows, bluebirds, hawks. Leader is Dee Lyon, (805) 4992165. •Jan. 31, Malibu Lagoon. Meet 8 a.m. Rancho Park and Ride. See water birds, sora, Virginal Rail. Leader is […]
Probate services have moved to Oxnard Juvenile Courthouse
All probate, conservatorship and guardianship of estate matters will take place at the Juvenile Courthouse in Oxnard. These matters were previously handled at the Hall of Justice in Ventura. Calendars will be heard on the second floor in Courtroom J6, unless otherwise assigned. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew will preside. Probate processing will be on the first floor in the clerk’s […]
Local Girl Scout cookie deliveries begin Feb. 21
Troops selling three new flavors along with the classicsGirl Scouts of California’s Central Coast will take orders for the annual Girl Scout cookie sale through Wed., Feb. 4, with delivery beginning Feb. 21. Booth sales will run from Feb. 27 through March 22 at participating area retailers. The Scouts will sell eight varieties of cookies for $4 a box and $48 per case, including three new flavors: Thin […]
Shrink to speak at synagogue
Psychotherapist Dr. Barton Goldsmith will be the guest speaker at Congregation B’nai Emet’s Shabbat service at 8 p.m. today, Jan. 23 at the temple, 9 W. Bonita, Simi Valley. Rabbi Michele Paskow will conduct the service and Goldsmith will discuss “compassion.” In addition to his private practice, Goldsmith’s weekly column, “Emotional Fitness,” is syndicated and runs in the Ventura County […]
10 questions with SVHS girls’ soccer coach Mark Johnson
In December 1979, the Clash released its landmark album “London Calling,” the Pittsburgh Steelers prepared to win their fourth Super Bowl, and Mark Johnson coached his first game for the Simi Valley High girls’ soccer team. For the past 30 years, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone that represented SVHS more passionately than Johnson. The coach has won more than […]
Uebelhardt done as RHS football coach
Royal High’s Gene Uebelhardt has stepped down after 21 seasons as head football coach of the Highlanders. “It’s not a big deal,” Uebelhardt said. “I felt like it was time.” The longest tenured football coach in the Marmonte League at the time of his retirement, Uebelhardt finished with 106 victories. His last win—and final game as coach—was a 24-0 triumph […]
Gridiron stars honored by CIF
The LA84 Foundation has announced its All-CIF-Southern Section football teams for the Northern Division. The following Marmonte League players made the list: Offense: Thousand Oaks running back John Lister; Agoura wide receiver Kevin Hansen and offensive lineman Kevin Graf; Westlake offensive lineman Spencer Christiansen; Moorpark wideout Tim Vizzi and place kicker Steven Picchini. Defense: Moorpark defensive linemen Corey Sandoval and […]