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

The new McCrea Ranch Visitor Center celebrates its history and the lives of its former owners, Western movie hero Joel McCrea and his wife Frances Dee, in part through the latest audio and visual technology from Wilshire Media Systems.

Monkey Bar Gym LA shows their commitment to the business community by being a part of the prestigious Chamber of Commerce organization.

Monkey Bar Gym LA, helping men, women and youth get results in an exclusive, high energy facility that offers convenience and plenty of fun, will conduct Grand Opening month through February 29, 2012.

YMCAs in eastern Ventura County are hosting holiday winter camps that are sure to be filled with fun, games and wonderful memories. The camps coincide with winter breaks for area school districts.

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.

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.

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

Third new tenant since the 50,000 square-foot office and retail center was acquired by Paradise Capital Group in June 2011

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.

The new McCrea Ranch Visitor Center celebrates its history and the lives of its former owners, Western movie hero Joel McCrea and his wife Frances Dee, in part through the latest audio and visual technology from Wilshire Media Systems.

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.

Monkey Bar Gym LA shows their commitment to the business community by being a part of the prestigious Chamber of Commerce organization.

Monkey Bar Gym LA, helping men, women and youth get results in an exclusive, high energy facility that offers convenience and plenty of fun, will conduct Grand Opening month through February 29, 2012.

Former Manager for one of the largest fitness companies in the Moorpark/Thousand Oaks area brings extensive training and marketing experience in the fitness industry to the post.

Grand Opening of Monkey Bar Gym - Los Angeles Thousand Oaks location January 14th, 2012 with a screening of the Documentary Forks Over Knives.

YMCAs in eastern Ventura County are hosting holiday winter camps that are sure to be filled with fun, games and wonderful memories. The camps coincide with winter breaks for area school districts.

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.

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.

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

The Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park threw a Zumbathon and fundraiser for the Ventura County Autism Society (VCAS). More than 300 participants attended the four-hour, non-stop workout.

Third new tenant since the 50,000 square-foot office and retail center was acquired by Paradise Capital Group in June 2011

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.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform Friday, September 30, 2011 in the Fred Kavli theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County.

Southeast Ventura County YMCAs are making sure everyone, young and old, have an opportunity to swim throughout the year starting with a full schedule of swim classes and programs in September.

Small business goes Hi-Tech to get business by creating QR Codes!

"Our Community House of Hope," a nonprofit organization that will provide end-of-life care at no charge, is readying its first home to accept residents. It is seeking donated items and funding to make the house a home for the terminally ill.

Pizzeria Venti will open the second of its new La Cucina di Venti Italian Restaurants in Thousand Oaks

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is now requiring all televisions manufactured after May 10 to include the yellow EnergyGuide. Many of these televisions are already appearing in stores around Los Angeles.

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County has announced the addition of four new board members, recently appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.

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.

Buster Akery, an award-winning performer and songwriter, has joined forces with top musicians for an Open Borders concert in Thousand Oaks, Thursday, July 14. A portion of the proceeds for the evening will go to Conejo Valley Days.

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.

Teens from sixth through 12 grades can participate in a number of leadership programs this fall at the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park. A parent information meeting will be held Tuesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Miller Y.

Malibu Family Wines is proud to once again be a part of the local celebration of the Amgen Tour of California. For the second year in a row, Malibu Family Wines will be pouring and selling their 2008 King of the Mountains Cuvee.

Malibu Family Wines is proud to once again be a part of the local celebration of the Amgen Tour of California. For the second year in a row, Malibu Family Wines will be pouring and selling their 2008 King of the Mountains Cuvee.

The Courtyard by Marriott Thousand Oaks is announcing a new offer of discounted room rates to visitors planning last minute weekend escapes.

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.

Conejo Valley Days (CVD, May 4 - 8) is bringing back one of its most popular and exciting attractions. ConejoX3 motocross freestyle competition will feature Todd Potter, Chuck Carothers and Greg Hartman and other top riders

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 the perfect excuse not to shave: the Whiskeroo Contest at the 55th Annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD), Saturday, May 7 at the CVD site (23 Freeway, Janss Rd. exit in Thousand Oaks). The contest takes place at the main Conejo Stage at 2:00 p.m.

Special needs kids will be able to enjoy all the fun and excitement of Conejo Valley Days (CVD) during "Special Kids Day," Friday, May 6.

Our Community House of Hope and interior design and theatre students from Cal State Northridge are presenting a reading of "One Day, a Play about Hope," based on life stories of residents of a hospice for the homeless & low-income community.

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.

Bill Redell, head football coach at Oaks Christian School, is the keynote speaker for the Southeast Ventura County YMCA's 12th Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast on May 5.

The latest home and gardening ideas can be found at the 32nd Conejo Valley Home Remodeling & RV Show, Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Westlake Village.

On April 9, the Miller Family YMCA is encouraging all kids and parents in Newbury Park, Moorpark and Thousand Oaks to come to the Y for a play date and commit to being active every day. It’s all part of the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day.

The Conejo Valley YMCA, serving Thousand Oaks, Moorpark and the Santa Rosa Valley, will host an 18-hole golf fundraiser on Monday, March 28 at the Moorpark Country Club. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the YMCA's summer resident camp.

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 Conejo Valley YMCA is hosting a fundraiser at Jersey Mike's Subs (605A Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks, next to Starbucks), Thursday, February 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. as part of the Y's annual Strong Kids fundraising campaign.

Mosab Hassan Yousef--author of “Son of Hamas” who was denounced by his family & has repeatedly put his life in danger by exposing the ways of Hamas--will be sharing his story of danger, discovery & honesty on Feb. 21 in Westlake Village.