Mike Lefton, a real estate professional with Troop Real Estate, and Jason Smith and Michael Fisher, direct lenders with Caliber Home Loans, hosted the inaugural “Movie in the Park” family event on Aug. 15 at Vista Del Arroyo Park. The night kicked off with music, raffle prizes, popcorn and water for the guests. “Big Hero 6” played on a large […]
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Social justice draws Jews to nation’s capital
Local Reform rabbis march with NAACPA local rabbi and his daughter recently followed in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in an effort to bring attention to the civil rights cause. Rabbi Paul Kipnes, the spiritual leader of Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas, and about 160 Reform Jewish rabbis are joining the NAACP and others in a 40- day march from the South […]
Briefs
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Classic musical “Fiddler on the Roof” will be presented Sept. 12 through Oct. 18 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. The play is based on the stories of Sholem Aleichem. In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor […]
Fresh, healthy options abound at T.O. cafe
The Salad Gourmet in Thousand Oaks, an establishment that offers fresh and healthy choices that are also delicious, perfectly meets the needs of today’s healthconscious consumers. Run by the mother-and-daughter team of Stella and Daniela Vasile, this is one of those special places where regulars are greeted by name and offered “the usual.” However, Salad Gourmet’s salad, soup, potato, panini […]
To my wife
I suppose you’ll call this a confession when you read it. I don’t like the word confession, but something’s been weighing heavy on my conscience and I just want to set you right about one thing. Do you want to know who turns off the dishwasher every time you do the dishes? I do. Me, your husband of almost 15 […]
Submissions sought for studentfilm contest
Youths can help support California’s mental health movement, Each Mind Matters, by participating in the student film contest “Directing Change,” part of a statewide effort to prevent suicide and reduce mental illness-related discrimination. Those who want to submit a video in this contest can attend a viewing of some past film submissions and learn how to enter at 6 p.m. […]
County fair comes to a strong close
The 140th Ventura County Fair closed with strong numbers in all categories during its 12-day run from Aug. 5 through 16, promoters said. The 2015 theme was “A Country Fair with Ocean Air.” More than 2,000 volunteers and a workforce of hundreds were involved in planning and executing the fair. About 700 seasonal staff were employed during the annual event. […]