Thousand Oaks High School News
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- At food bank, some givers are now receivers (Los Angeles Times)
posted on November 26, 2009 at 02:40:52 am
The harsh economy brings newcomers to Manna in Thousand Oaks. Although donations usually keep up with demand, the shelves are sometimes empty and the holidays always mean the longest lines. Two dozen people are lining up outside Manna food bank in Thousand Oaks on a recent Friday and it hasn't even opened yet. - In uniform: November 25, 2009 (Ventura County Star)
posted on November 24, 2009 at 11:32:00 pm
Army 1st Lt. Scott Wyly graduated from the U.S. Army Aviation Center’s flight school at Fort Rucker, Ala. Wyly rejoined 5-159th Aviation Regiment in Clearwater, Fla., as a platoon leader.In October his Blackhawk helicopter squadron was deployed to Camp Udari, Kuwait .Wyly is a 2001 graduate of Newbury Park High School.Army Reserve Pvt. Eduardo Montano has graduated from basic combat training at ... - Educators focus on 'green' schools, jobs (Ventura County Star)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 11:46:00 pm
Local educators learned today how to prepare students for “green” jobs, along with ways to go green on their own campuses.About 175 people attended the “Teaching and Practicing Green Conference,” hosted by the Ventura County Community College District at the Marriott Courtyard in Oxnard.“It’s incumbent on us as educators to listen to businesses, to learn what we need to teach,” said Velma Lomax ... - Temple Adat Elohim invites public to holiday dinner (Conejo Calendar)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 09:50:00 pm
For the 15th year, Temple Adat Elohim of Thousand Oaks will host its Annual Conejo Community Dinner at Thousand Oaks High School from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25. There is no cost to attend. - T.O. man who surrendered after standoff allegedly on drugs (Ventura County Star)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:00:00 pm
A man involved in a police standoff this week at a Thousand Oaks home was under the influence of a controlled substance, sheriff’s officials said Wednesday.The standoff began about 2 p.m. Tuesday when a neighbor called police to report what sounded like gunshots being fired in the 700 block of Calle Pensamiento, authorities said.Deputies surrounded the house, and the 40-year-old man initially ... - T.O. man surrenders after standoff (Ventura County Star)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:09:33 am
A Thousand Oaks man surrendered peacefully to deputies after a standoff lasting more than an hour Tuesday, the Sheriff’s Department reported.The incident began at 2:07 p.m. when a neighbor called deputies saying he heard what sounded like gunshots being fired nearby, sheriff’s Capt. Frank O’Hanlon said.O’Hanlon said deputies surrounded the house in the 700 block of Calle Pensamiento, and the 40 ... - Thousand Oaks man surrenders after standoff with deputies (Ventura County Star)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:38:00 am
A Thousand Oaks man surrendered peacefully to deputies this afternoon after a tense standoff lasting more than an hour, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department reported.The incident began at 2:07 p.m. when a neighbor called deputies saying he had heard what sounded like gun shots being fired nearby, said Frank O’Hanlon, a sheriff’s captain.O’Hanlon said deputies surrounded the house along the ... - Happenings: Nov. 13 (Ventura County Star)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 08:01:00 am
SATURDAYRio families invited to free health fairOXNARD — The Rio School District’s Office of Student and Family Services will hold a health fair to introduce the community to the district’s Healthy Start Center.The event will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Rio Real School, 1140 Kenney St. and will feature informational booths from community organizations and fun activities for families.The Rio ... - Finding love in a war zone (Ventura County Star)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 06:35:07 am
It all started with a smile. Jan-Erik Sand had two weeks left in Iraq when the armored vehicle he was in crashed on a highway about 50 miles north of Baghdad. “I just remember thinking, ‘This is it. This is how I am going to die,’” said Sand, now 25, from Thousand Oaks. He was rushed to Ibn Sina Hospital in Baghdad for treatment of several broken ribs and was released the next day under the ... - Martial artists vie at gym in Thousand Oaks (Ventura County Star)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 04:34:19 am
When he started boxing in England, Martin Gillitt had the time of his life making friends and memories while building quiet confidence, strong character and respect for others through athleticism, teamwork and competition. "The camaraderie you make from fighting and training as a team is unbeatable," said Gillitt, 41, of Thousand Oaks, a personal trainer and USA Boxing-certified coach. "When ... - The Glory of Chrysanthemums at Garden Club Meeting (The Palisadian-Post)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 03:21:49 pm
2009-10-29 Board member of the National Chrysanthemum Society Ron Hedin expects to fill as much time as Garden Club members and guests will allow when he addresses the club on Monday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Woman's Club, 901 Haverford. - Big West Conference (USA Today)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 12:39:06 pm
Big West Conference-Around the Big West - Event calendar: October 12, 2009 (Ventura County Star)
posted on October 12, 2009 at 05:07:30 am
MONDAY SIMI VALLEY What: Toastmaster Simi Risers meeting. Speaker will be Cheryl Wronski, governor of marketing for Central California and southern Nevada. Contact: 577-8348 or e-mail Michael Wronski at mwwronski@gmail.com. Where: Sunrise of Simi Valley, 190 Tierra Rejada Road at Village Parkway. When: 7 a.m. What: The Simi Valley City Council will discuss the ... - Community Briefs: Oct. 10 (Ventura County Star)
posted on October 10, 2009 at 06:36:14 am
Arthritis support group meets today CONEJO — Conejo Valley Arthritis Support Group will meet at 12:30 today at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Speaker will be Camille Torgeson. For more information, call 493-5233. Fundraiser benefits athletic program MOORPARK — A Texas Hold ’em fundraiser to benefit the Moorpark High basketball program will be Oct. 17 at 158 N ... - AROUND THE IVIES: Talented Offense To Top Big Red (The Harvard Crimson)
posted on October 9, 2009 at 03:38:04 am
Four receptions for 50 yards. Last season, that line would sum up a pretty average half for Matt Luft. After the senior wideout served as a talented understudy for star Harvard receiver and fellow Thousand Oaks High School grad Corey Mazza ’07-’08 for two years, Luft broke out on his own last season with a stellar junior campaign. He hauled in 54 catches for 914 yards in 2008, making the All-Ivy ... - Calendar: Theater and stage (Ventura County Star)
posted on October 8, 2009 at 10:12:21 pm
THEATER + STAGE “THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS”: The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center presents this musical comedy about the fight to keep a historical whorehouse open despite a TV preacher’s efforts. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 18, Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. $20 general admission, $16 seniors and students, $14 ... - T.O. showcases local creativity at Arts Festival (Ventura County Star)
posted on September 28, 2009 at 04:37:05 am
The sixth annual Thousand Oaks Arts Festival took place this weekend, offering artists and performers in the Conejo Valley the chance to show off their talents to the local community. The Corwin family from Thousand Oaks was among those who spent a relaxed Sunday morning wandering around the fine arts booths, participating in children’s arts and crafts activities and watching dance displays ... - Eight Conejo schools show lower scores in statewide testing (Thousand Oaks Acorn)
posted on September 24, 2009 at 05:26:58 am
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com The majority of Conejo Valley Unified School District schools continue to meet the state goal for standardized testing scores, but eight district schools saw a drop in their scores this year. The California Department of Education last week released the results from the state’s Academic Performance Index (API). read more - Vikes seek 2-0 start (The Signal)
posted on September 17, 2009 at 12:08:24 pm
When Valencia’s football team hosts Birmingham at 7 p.m. today, all eyes may very well be on Vikings junior running back Steven Manfro. - W. Volleyball. No. 21 Arizona Ready For Final Tune-up (Arizona Wildcats)
posted on September 16, 2009 at 06:26:16 pm
This Week: Arizona volleyball hosts the Arizona Invitational this weekend in its final weekend of non-conference matches. The Wildcats welcome Tulane, New Mexico and UTEP to McKale Center. The team is presently 8-0 and off to its best start since the 1998 season when it won 10 matches to begin the season. - Gallegly to host military academy nights (Ventura County Star)
posted on September 14, 2009 at 07:07:08 am
Rep. Elton Gallegly, R-Simi Valley, will host two informational meetings this month for young adults interested in attending a military academy. - Sessions offer information on military academies (Moorpark Acorn)
posted on September 11, 2009 at 02:55:55 am
Two Academy Information Nights are scheduled this month for young adults interested in attending one of America’s military academies. read more - Datebook (Moorpark Acorn)
posted on September 11, 2009 at 02:49:33 am
FRI., SEPT. 11 Sept. 11 Concert read more - Datebook (The Acorn)
posted on September 10, 2009 at 03:13:29 pm
THURS., SEPT. 10 IWOSC Ventura County Satellite Group Writing group meets 10 a.m. to noon at Lake Sherwood Golf Club. RSVP via e-mail for details. Phone: 805.402.7979 Contact: Dawn Wood Email: aubewood @verizon.net Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/10/2009 Ventura County read more - W. Volleyball. No. 25 Arizona heads to Santa Clara (Arizona Wildcats)
posted on September 8, 2009 at 02:56:16 pm
This Week: No. 25 Arizona volleyball travels to the Bay Area this week to take on Santa Clara and Utah in the SCU Invitational in Santa Clara, Calif. The Cats take to the road for the second time this season. They opened their season by winning the Sheraton Riverside Cardinal Classic, besting Louisville, Belmont and Pittsburgh. The Wildcats will play host Santa Clara on Thursday at 7 p.m. and ... - Canyon High plays in Thousand Oaks, Hart at COC (The Signal)
posted on September 4, 2009 at 06:43:38 pm
Due to poor air quality from the Station fire, Canyon High School's scrimmage against Palmdale will be played Saturday at Thousand Oaks High School instead of at home tonight. - W. Volleyball. Cats Host Wildcat Classic This Weekend (Arizona Wildcats)
posted on September 2, 2009 at 01:11:16 am
This Week: This weekend Arizona volleyball hosts Eastern Washington, Nevada and Houston in the 25th Wildcat Classic. Last season Arizona won the Wildcat Classic by going 3-0, posting wins over Weber State, San Jose State, Gardner-Webb. - W. Volleyball. Arizona begins 2009 season in Louisville (Arizona Wildcats)
posted on August 25, 2009 at 11:33:07 pm
This Week: The Arizona volleyball team will begin its 2009 season on the road in the Louisville Tournament in Louisville, Ky. The Wildcats return all five starters and their libero from a season ago. Pac-10 Honorable Mention Tiffany Owens along with fellow juniors Paige Weber and Whitney Dosty look to lead Arizona back into postseason play. - Still just the girl next door (Ventura County Star)
posted on August 23, 2009 at 07:10:23 am
Thousand Oaks singer is poised for a "Breakthrough" year as she gears up to promote her new CD. - Undetected vision problems can inhibit student learning (The Thousand Oaks Acorn)
posted on August 13, 2009 at 03:15:36 am
Now is the time of year when parents are beginning to prepare for their child’s return to school. Paper, pencils and crayons are all essential tools needed for a child to make the most of his or her education.