1st Annual Conejo Valley Fitness Fair in Westlake Village on Sunday, May 27th

We are excited to announce the First Annual Conejo Valley Fitness Fair on Sunday May 27th, 2012 from 8am to 5pm. The Fair will be held on Triunfo Canyon Rd. near the Hampshire Road intersection in Westlake Village. The Fair hopes to bring recognition to the growing issue of Child Obesity here in the United States. We anticipate over 100 firms offering healthy alternatives to families to display their products and services, offer samples, and give demonstrations. The Fair hopes to show parents that they have a healthier choice for their famil

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Westlake Village Library Events in May Through July

The Westlake Village Library, 31220 Oak Crest Drive, is offering a number of events as follows during the months of May through July. Details subject to change – please call 818.865.9230 or visit colapublib.org to confirm.

Baby Storytime – Tuesdays at 9:40 am: 5/1–5/8, 5/29- 6/19 In Baby Storytime, we'll share fun fingerplays, bounces, and books, and you'll learn easy, enjoyable ways to practice important pre-reading skills with your baby. For children ages 6 - 18 months.

Toddler Storytime – Tuesdays at 10:30 am: 5/1–5/8, 5/29-6/19 Toddler Storytime emphasizes language development, listening skills, and the ability to follow directions. These skills are encouraged through the use of finger plays, songs, movement activities, and books specially chosen to engage this age group. For children ages 18 months to 3 years.

Preschool Storytime – Fridays at 10:30 am: 5/4-5/11, 6/1-6/22 Preschool Storytime uses books, songs, fingerplays and nursery rhymes to promote early literacy with your child. Come in and join us for storytime - ages 3 to 5.

Music in Motion – 1st Thursday of the month, 10:30 am: 5/3, 6/7 Join us for dancing, singing and playing music for babies and toddlers – courtesy of Linnea Richards!

Art with Margo –3rd Friday of the month, 4 pm: 5/18, 6/15, 7/20 For children 6 to 12. Taught by Margo Gravelle, the art projects vary from month to month. All materials provided. Class limit of 25.

Cartooning Class – Last Wednesday of the month, 4 pm: 5/30, 6/27, 7/25 Whether you love to draw, or simply like to doodle, you can learn a lot about the art of cartooning in this class, offered monthly. For children ages 6-12.

Beginners Chess Club –2nd Wednesday of the month, 4 pm: 5/9, 6/13, 7/11 For children ages 6 to 12. With a half hour of instruction, followed by a half hour of play, your child can learn to play, or expand their knowledge of this classic game. Class size is limited to 20.

Puzzle Day – 2nd Saturday of the month – all day! 5/12, 6/9, 7/14 For kids of all ages: Come in to the library for some puzzling fun! Mazes, word games, jigsaws, and word searches – all provided free for your enjoyment! Children can claim a prize after playing! (one per person)

Friday, May 11th, 4 pm Children’s Book Week (May 6-12) is the perfect time to come in to the library to see Annie Banannie, balloon storyteller! Comedy and storytelling mixed with amazing balloon twisting make this a one of a kind experience. Audience volunteers help Annie tell fabulous stories with lots of balloon surprises along the way. The mind-blowing finale? The Giant 6-Foot Balloon! All ages

Children’s Summer Reading Program - The theme this year is “Dream Big - Read!” We have a special assortment of activities for your children, starting with:

The 4th Annual Chalk Walk, Saturday, June 16th - compete in one of five categories for a chance to win a gift card - bring your creativity and register for your spot at the library, beginning June 5, 2012.

Wednesday, June 20th - Blue Submarine will be coming in with their mobile marine biology lesson. Just like taking the kids to the beach, without getting sand in your stuff!
3 pm – for preschool ages to grade 3
4 pm – for grades 3-8

Wednesday, June 27th, 4 pm – The Magic of Tony Daniels will delight and enchant with the magic and comedic timing that we have come to adore!

Wednesday, July 18th, 4 pm – The Party Puppet Show: This music variety show uses puppets, comedy and music to tell some fantastic stories. This is a great time for the whole family!

Every Friday in July, join us at 4 pm for an art project – we’ll provide the ideas, the materials, and the locale – all you need to bring is your creativity!

City of Westlake Village 43rd Annual 4th of July Parade

City of Westlake Village’s 43rd Annual 4th of July Parade

The 43rd annual City of Westlake Village 4th of July Parade will line up at 9:30 AM and process down the decorated 4-block route at 9:45 AM.

Participants are encouraged to decorate their bike, scooter, skateboard, or wagon in patriotic colors and join the City for this wonderful patriotic celebration! Residents are also welcome to cheer participants on from the side of the parade route.

But wait! Before the parade, starting at 8am, Boy Scout Troop #752’s pancake breakfast will take place at the former Westlake Village Medical Center Property at 4415 Lakeview Canyon at 8:00 am. Breakfast tickets are available for $5 per person or $20 per family on the day of the event or by calling Lee Mackay at 805-914-9701.

The event begins at the former Westlake Village hospital site at the corner of Lakeview Canyon Road and Agoura Road and marches down the 4-block route down Agoura Road to Berniece Bennett Park.

Once the parade arrives at the park there will be a U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony performed by a local Boy Scout Troup, followed by music, inflatables, old-fashioned games and free popsicles and water. The Rotary will be on hand selling hot dogs and snacks, with proceeds benefiting a local charity.

Please contact City Hall with any questions at 818-706-1613.

Schedule of Events

8:00 am Pancake Breakfast

9:30 am Line-up for the Parade

9:45 am Parade Procession

10:00-12:00 Flag Retirement Ceremony and 4th of July Party in Park

2012 Stand Up for Our Kids Gala Dinner & Auction in Westlake Village on October 20th

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes has announced that Farmers’ Insurance will serve as the Event Sponsor for the 2012 ‘Stand Up for Our Kids Gala Dinner & Auction scheduled for Saturday, October 20th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village.  This year marks the 11th Anniversary of this significant event.

The annual Gala Dinner & Auction is the main fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes. The evening event will feature live and silent auctions, gourmet dining, music and live entertainment.  The highlight of the auction is the scholarship fund, whic

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10th Annual Spirit of Community Awards in Westlake Village on Thursday, May 31st

Spirit of Community Awards to Recognize Volunteer, Teachers, Local Nonprofit Organization and More at May 31 Ceremony

The Greater Conejo Valley Community Foundation, a charitable entity of the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, will honor a local volunteer and a nonprofit community organization at its tenth annual Spirit of Community Awards on Thursday, May 31.

The awards event is open to the public and will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, One Baxter Way, Westlake Village. The evening will feature tastings provided by local eateries and a patriotic ceremony infused with tribute performances by local talent. Cost to attend the Spirit of Community Awards is $35; reservations are required and can be made online at www.conejochamber.org in the event calendar section. The deadline for reservations is Friday, May 25.

The Spirit of Community Awards Celebration will also recognize top area teachers—naming a Teacher of the Year for both the Conejo Valley Unified School District and the Las Virgenes Unified School District. Also honored that evening will be local law enforcement agencies, fire protection agencies and armed forces personnel for contributing their time and effort to make the citie

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9th Annual City of Westlake Village FREE TGIF Summer Concerts - June 1st to Aug 31st

The City of Westlake Village presents its 9th season of FREE Friday and Saturday evening summer TGIF events! All events start at 7 p.m., except the August 3rd movie night that begins at sundown!

Residents are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.  Limited seating available at Civic Center Courtyard location.  Food available for sale at 6 p.m. from a local restaurant.  For more information call Westlake Village City Hall at 818.706.1613 or visit the City's website at www.wlv.org

There are 2 event locations:  Westlake Village Civic Center Courtyard at 31200 Oak Crest Drive and Berniece Bennett Park at 31800 Village Center Road.

The Lineup:

Friday, June 1st: Lindero Canyon Middle School and Agoura High School Jazz Bands at the Westlake Village Civic Center

Saturday, June 16th: Journey Tribute Band Concert at Berniece Bennett Park

Friday, June 29th: “Meet Me At The Fair: Cabrillo Music Theatre celebrates the music from the movies with the cast of Meet Me In St. Louis, a Sing-Along and tribute to Judy Garland"

Saturday, July 21st: Elton John Tribute Concert at Berniece Bennett Park

Friday, August 3rd: Outdoor Movie at the Westlake Village Civic Center. The Westlake Village Library’s Summer Reading Program is co-sponsoring “The Muppets”

Saturday, August 18th: The Stars of Beatlemania Concert at Berniece Bennett Park

Friday, August 31st: New West Symphony presents an intimate concert with a featured musician at the Westlake Village Civic Center

Fairy Tales in the Park Free Outdoor Shows in Ventura County, May to September

Fairy Tales in the Park is a series of free, live theatrical performances geared toward children ages 3 to 10. John and Roxanne Diesel co-founded Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors performing free fairy tales for the young and young at heart. The troupe’s love of children’s theatre has led them to perform every May through September since 1995 all over Ventura County.

The troupe's goal is to create an environment where families can introduce live theatre to their children in a casual setting at the right price – free! All Fairy Tales in the Park performances are held outdoors in a variety of venues and is always free of charge, though the players pass the hat to help cover costuming and travel costs, donations are always voluntary.

Most venues do not have shade, so sunscreen and hats are appropriate. Bring water, juice, snacks, picnics. Blankets and low-slung chairs are recommended. Please leave doggies at home (not that they don't love them). The shows are designed to run approximately 45 minutes, which coincides with the attention span of the target age group, 3-10 year olds.

THE 2012 LINEUP:

• Peter Pan
• Cinderella: Bippity, Boppity, Oops!
• Beauty and the Beast
• Three Billy Goats Gruff
• Chicken Little

LOCATIONS

Simi Valley (Shows at 4pm): Rancho Simi Bicentennial Amphitheatre (Erringer & Royal)

• May 5: Peter Pan
• June 2: Cinderella: Bippity, Boppity, Oops!
• July 7: Beauty and the Beast

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A Midsummer Eve of Wine & Arts at Hyatt Westlake Plaza on Saturday, August 18th

The Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks is proud to present the 11th Annual "A Midsummer Eve of Wine & Arts" on Saturday, August 18th from 3 - 7 pm at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza located at 880 S Westlake Blvd. Westlake Village.

For adults only age 21 and up, Tastings of acclaimed West Coast wineries, fine art exhibits and appearances by Olympic athletes plus for sale displays of art.  A Benefit for the Special Olympics.

For further information, visit us at www.thousandoaksrotary.org.

19th Annual Senior Concerns 5K/10K Love Run in Westlake Village on Sunday, June 3rd

Senior Concerns would like to invite you to participate in its 19th Annual 5K/10K Love Run in Westlake Village on Sunday, June 3rd. Once a year, Senior Concerns sponsors the Love Run, a sanctioned 5K/10K race and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. The race is on a flat course around the lake in Westlake Village. Well over 1,000 runners, walkers, adults and children demonstrated their commitment to the community through their participation in this highly anticipated event each year.

The Love Run raises money for the Meals on Wheels program in Thousand Oaks. The program serves seniors who are no longer able to shop or cook for themselves. Last year, volunteer drivers delivered nearly 48,000 meals. Senior Concerns never turns anyone away due to an inability to pay. As demand continues to increase the need for corporate sponsorship does as well. That is why it is so important for businesses in this community to support the Meals on Wheels program.

The races start and finish at 2815 Townsgate Road. Registration starts at 7 a.m., 10K starts at 7:45 a.m., 5K starts at 8 a.m. and 1 Mile Walk at 9:15 a.m. $30 advance registration; $40 day of event.

More information at www.seniorconcerns.org or register directly on this Active.com link.

Live Music at The Promenade at Westlake

The Promenade at Westlake features live music this summer on Saturdays near the Food Court from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Stop by and enjoy the tunes on these beautiful summer nights!

On hiatus for the winter...

Visit www.shoppromenade.com for more information.