conejo valley News

Twelve-year-old Anna Moss has been enjoying the activities offered through the Triunfo YMCA since she was five. Through the years, she has realized that she gets just as much enjoyment giving back to the Y as she does taking part in the Y's programs.

Two after school programs for kids in first through eighth grades are now being offered at the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park.

Dates for the 34th Conejo Valley Home Remodeling & RV Show will be Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22 at the Westlake Hyatt in Westlake Village. The show is accepting vendor applications from local designers, contractors and landscapers.

The first Ventura Business Conference & Expo, set for Thursday, November 8 at the Hyatt Westlake in Westlake Village, is seeking exhibitors.

Two new directors have joined the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park, according to Katie Beck the Miller YMCA's executive director.

Attorney Kevin L. Dorhout has opened a private practice in Westlake Village (2945 Townsgate, Rd., Suite 200, Westlake Village). Dorhout's legal focus is on family law, estate planning, probate, business and real estate matters.

The Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park is currently forming its Model United Nations delegation made up of middle school students in the Newbury Park area.

The Miller Family YMCA's Flag Football League begins Dec. 3 and runs through February 4. Sign-ups are now underway. A skills evaluation will be held Tues., Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. at the Y. Participants can also sign-up at that time.

Members of the U.S. Marine Color Guard from Port Hueneme and the Ronald Reagan Marine Corp. League will accept Toys For Tots toy donations beginning at 9:00 a.m., November 19 at the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park.

The Conejo Valley YMCA is hosting its 7th annual Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 24.

Signups are underway for the Triunfo YMCA flag football league. The season begins December 8 with weekly games and practices at Chumash Park (5550 Medea Valley Dr. Agoura Hills).

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA, which oversees the Simi Family YMCA, Conejo YMCA, Triunfo YMCA and Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park, has added three members to its corporate team.

Get into the spooky spirit at the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park. Start off by picking a pumpkin at the Y's pumpkin patch followed by a Halloween Extravaganza.

The Conejo Valley YMCA is hosting its seventh annual Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 24, and needs volunteers to assist with the event that typically draws more than 1,600 runners and walkers.

The Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park will host a free Kids Mud Run, Sunday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dos Vientos Community Park.

Where can you find the future leaders of America today? One place is at any given YMCA Youth & Government meeting.

Whether it's a do-it-yourself home project or one that requires the services of a professional, you'll get ideas and have a chance to talk with the experts at the 33rd Conejo Valley Home Remodeling & RV Show.

Conejo Valley parents looking for stimulating and enriching choices for their teenagers this school year can investigate the YMCA Youth & Government programs at information barbeques in September.

Local YMCAs in the Conejo Valley are inviting dads and their kids to free events in September to learn about Y Indian Guides and Princesses.

The Conejo Valley YMCA will hold an information night for its Youth & Government program for teens in grades 9 through 12, August 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Chaparral Middle School in Moorpark. The Y serves Thousand Oaks, Moorpark and Santa Rosa Valley.

Twelve-year-old Anna Moss has been enjoying the activities offered through the Triunfo YMCA since she was five. Through the years, she has realized that she gets just as much enjoyment giving back to the Y as she does taking part in the Y's programs.

Two after school programs for kids in first through eighth grades are now being offered at the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park.

Girls in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade can sign up for the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park cheerleader squad in February. Participants will cheer at Miller YMCA basketball league games that begin in March.

Dates for the 34th Conejo Valley Home Remodeling & RV Show will be Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22 at the Westlake Hyatt in Westlake Village. The show is accepting vendor applications from local designers, contractors and landscapers.

The first Ventura Business Conference & Expo, set for Thursday, November 8 at the Hyatt Westlake in Westlake Village, is seeking exhibitors.

Two new directors have joined the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park, according to Katie Beck the Miller YMCA's executive director.

Kids can enjoy week-long spring camps in Thousand Oaks, Moorpark and Agoura Hills through the local branches of the YMCA. Camps coincide when school is not in session.

Attorney Kevin L. Dorhout has opened a private practice in Westlake Village (2945 Townsgate, Rd., Suite 200, Westlake Village). Dorhout's legal focus is on family law, estate planning, probate, business and real estate matters.

The Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park is currently forming its Model United Nations delegation made up of middle school students in the Newbury Park area.

Residents in east Ventura County can tour their local Y and receive a one-week, full-use YMCA trial membership. The trial memberships are available at the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park, the Conejo Valley YMCA and the Simi Family YMCA.

The Miller Family YMCA's Flag Football League begins Dec. 3 and runs through February 4. Sign-ups are now underway. A skills evaluation will be held Tues., Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. at the Y. Participants can also sign-up at that time.

Members of the U.S. Marine Color Guard from Port Hueneme and the Ronald Reagan Marine Corp. League will accept Toys For Tots toy donations beginning at 9:00 a.m., November 19 at the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park.

The Conejo Valley YMCA is hosting its 7th annual Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 24.

Signups are underway for the Triunfo YMCA flag football league. The season begins December 8 with weekly games and practices at Chumash Park (5550 Medea Valley Dr. Agoura Hills).

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA, which oversees the Simi Family YMCA, Conejo YMCA, Triunfo YMCA and Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park, has added three members to its corporate team.

Get into the spooky spirit at the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park. Start off by picking a pumpkin at the Y's pumpkin patch followed by a Halloween Extravaganza.

The Conejo Valley YMCA is hosting its seventh annual Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 24, and needs volunteers to assist with the event that typically draws more than 1,600 runners and walkers.

The Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park will host a free Kids Mud Run, Sunday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dos Vientos Community Park.

Where can you find the future leaders of America today? One place is at any given YMCA Youth & Government meeting.

Whether it's a do-it-yourself home project or one that requires the services of a professional, you'll get ideas and have a chance to talk with the experts at the 33rd Conejo Valley Home Remodeling & RV Show.

Conejo Valley parents looking for stimulating and enriching choices for their teenagers this school year can investigate the YMCA Youth & Government programs at information barbeques in September.

Local YMCAs in the Conejo Valley are inviting dads and their kids to free events in September to learn about Y Indian Guides and Princesses.

The Conejo Valley YMCA will hold an information night for its Youth & Government program for teens in grades 9 through 12, August 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Chaparral Middle School in Moorpark. The Y serves Thousand Oaks, Moorpark and Santa Rosa Valley.

Dates for the 33rd Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show will be Sept. 10 & 11 at the Westlake Hyatt (880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village). The show is accepting vendor applications from local designers, contractors & landscapers.

The Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park is offering all 2011 high school graduates free self-defense classes. Classes meet every Friday in August from noon to 2:00 p.m. No YMCA membership is required.

It's time to relax and enjoy live Caribbean, reggae, surf, island and a bit of pirate music & entertainment at the 3rd Annual Tropical Daze Summer Music Festival, July 23 & 24 at the Thousand Oaks Community Park (2525 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks).

Southeast Ventura County YMCA branches serving the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Santa Rosa Valley, Westlake Village, Oak Park & Agoura are registering students for childcare programs for the 2011-12 school year.

Plenty of kid-friendly activities are planned for the third annual Tropical Daze Summer Music Festival set for Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24 at the Thousand Oaks Community Park (next to Thousand High School) on Moorpark Road.

YMCAs serving the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark and Santa Rosa Valley are offering week-long "away" camps for young people to explore the outdoors in a variety of settings--all part of the Y's "A Summer to Discover."

Vibrant Woman, a free women's conference, will be held Saturday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Library. The conference will focus on women's health, stress management and navigating the world of food and fitness.

Kids ages 5 through 12 can get in to Conejo Valley Days' ConejoX3 motocross freestyle competition tonight, May 5, for $5 (regular price $15) by downloading a discount coupon from Facebook. ConejoX3 takes place in Thousand Oaks.

For adults growing up in the Conejo Valley, some of their fondest memories are of going to Conejo Valley Days (CVD). A new generation of kids will make their own memories as the 55th Annual Conejo Valley Days kicks off on May 4.

The four branches of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA (Conejo Valley YMCA, Triunfo YMCA, Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park and Simi Family YMCA) are now taking sign-ups for summer swim lessons, swim teams and junior lifeguard training.

Here's a chance to help stock the shelves of the county food bank and get a discount to the opening night of the 55th Annual Conejo Valley Days, Wednesday, May 4.

The Miller Family YMCA, serving Newbury Park, is gearing up for a fun summer day-camp program. Camp is for kids in preschool through sixth grade. Leadership and counselor-in-training programs are available for older kids.

The Triunfo YMCA 99 delegates made a big impact at the 63rd Annual California YMCA Youth & Government Model Legislature/Court conference last month at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

A pajama, pizza and pool party is in store for kids ages four and up at the Conejo Valley YMCA, Friday March 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County (WIB) is seeking nominations for its 2011 Annual WIB Awards. The selected winners will have shown exemplary commitment to advancing workforce development in Ventura County.

Dates for the 32nd Conejo Valley Home Remodeling & RV Show will be Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17 at the Westlake Hyatt in Westlake Village. The show is currently accepting vendor applications from local designers, contractors and landscapers.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA and its four branches have kicked off their annual 6-week long fundraiser, "YMCA Strong Kids Campaign." It hopes to raise $280,000 from individuals and businesses in the community.

The Miller Family YMCA in Newbury Park is offering new fitness classes for youth and teens. Meeting for Model United Nations program for sixth to eighth graders is Jan. 26.

Victory Gymnastics Academy boys' team defended its title as "Optional Team Champion" at the West Coast Team Challenge in Bakersfield this month.

Residents in Conejo and Simi valleys and Moorpark can sign up for a free, one-week, full-use YMCA membership at local YMCAs.

The YMCA childcare site at MATES (Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School, 2000 La Granada Dr.) in Thousand Oaks will host a "Parents Night Out," Friday, October 29 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Miller Family YMCA will host a free Kids Mud Run, Sunday, October 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dos Vientos Community Park (4801 Borchard Rd., Newbury Park).

With mid-term elections right around the corner, teens in Newbury Park have the opportunity to get a first-hand look into how the government works. The Miller Family Y's Youth & Government is accepting applications to the program.

As the new school year begins, a full schedule of enrichment programs are slated for Conejo Valley YMCA childcare sites in Thousand Oaks and Moorpark.

Katie Beck, previously the Healthy Lifestyles Program Coordinator for the Miller Family YMCA in Newbury Park, is returning as the Y's executive director.

The Fitter & Faster Tour, which gives kids ages 5 through 18 the opportunity to swim with and learn from Olympic swimmers, is coming to the Conejo Valley on Sept. 11.

Students entering 9 through 12 grades can attend a free September 9 Triunfo YMCA Youth & Government information barbeque in Oak Park. Youth & Government brings together teenagers from around the state to learn about the workings of government.