3rd Annual Mi Casa de Angeles Benefit Fashion Show in Westlake Village on June 29

On Saturday, June 29 from 5-9PM, Mi Casa de Angeles will be hosting its 3rd Annual Benefit Fashion Show in Westlake Village at the 1 Baxter Way building. To purchase tickets, visit micasadeangeles.org/events/upcomingevents.html.  This year there will be live entertainment from a dance studio along with four participating boutiques and several other vendors. Mi Casa de Angeles,founded by 18 year old Westlake Village resident Gabriella Brignardello at the age of 15, is a   501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving education for impoverished children in Peru to thereby empower them with knowledge and give them an opportunity for success. More information at www.micasadeangeles.org.

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks 23rd Annual Memorial Day Service on May 27th

23^rd Annual Memorial Day Event Scheduled for May 27^th at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park

 Scouts to honor more than 1,400 veterans by placing American flags on graves throughout the memorial park Saturday, May 25^th

Since 1990, hundreds of patriotic community members have paused on Memorial Day and joined their neighbors at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, a local Dignity Memorial^® provider, to honor American heroes who died in the service of their country.  This year’s complimentary event, which is expected to draw more than 3,000 visitors, will be held May 27^th and begin with a stirring musical prelude performed by the renowned Air National Guard Band of the Southwest at 10:30 a.m.  Jointly hosted by Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin and the cities of Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks, the event will be held at 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, in Westlake Village, in the Garden of Valor.

“‘True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.’  These words by Arthur Ashe truly capture the spirit of our Memorial Day ceremony this year,” said Tamara Eacker, general manager of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park.  “We are honored that so many of our community members joi

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Thousand Oaks Rotary Midsummer Eve Wine Festival on Saturday, August 17th

Midsummer Eve Wine Festival

Presented by: Thousand Oaks Rotary Club Foundation

Benefiting Ventura County Special Olympics
and Thousand Oaks Rotary Club Foundation

August 17, 2013 - 3:00 to 7:30 pm
Hyatt Westlake Plaza

Come to the beautiful Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Westlake Village to  sample fabulous wines from California wine makers, enjoy musicians  and performing artists, peruse and bid on silent and live auction items.

This event has raised over $400,000 for the Special Olympics over the years; one of the largest single contributors to this great organization in Ventura County.

Special guests include American Olympic Medal winners. Wine tasting  presented by acclaimed West Coast wineries and fine restaurants. Entertainment by Sone Mone. Silent & live auction.

For Information and Reservations
Call 818.378.8999 or visit www.thousandoaksrotary.org

44th Annual Westlake Village 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park

City of Westlake Village’s 44th Annual 4th of July Parade

The 44th 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 of Westlake Village for this wonderful patriotic celebration! Residents are also welcome to cheer participants on from the side of the parade route.

New this year: a contest for the most patriotic costumed non-motorized vehicle, pet, adult, and child. Please arrive at the former Westlake Medical Center by 9:15 am in order to be entered into the contest. Judging will take place at 9:30 am and winners will be announced at the park following the Flag Retirement Ceremony.

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 Mecdical Center site at the corner of Lakeview Canyon Road and Agoura Road and marches down the 4-block Agoura Road route 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 or visit www.wlv.org.

Schedule of Events

8:00 am Pancake breakfast

9:15 am Patriotic costume participants arrive

9:30 am Line up for the parade

9:45 am Parade begins

10:00-12:00 Flag retirement ceremony and 4th of July party

20th Annual Senior Concerns 5K/10K Love Run in Westlake Village on Sunday, June 2nd

Senior Concerns would like to invite you to participate in its 20th Annual 5K/10K Love Run in Westlake Village on Sunday, June 2nd. 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 3011 Townsgate Road. Registration starts at 7 a.m., 10K starts at 7:45 a.m., 5K starts at 8 a.m. and Betty Berry 1 Mile Run/Walk at 9:15 a.m.

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

City of Westlake Village TGIF and Saturday Concert Series This Summer

Summer evenings in Westlake Village provide the perfect backdrop for a great entertainment series. The 10th Annual TGIF Westlake Village serries offers families a series of free performances at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Events start at 7pm, except the movie on 7/26, which starts at 8pm. The lineup includes:

• May 31: Jazz Night Featuring the LCMS and AHS Jazz Bands
• June 28: Cabrillo Music Theater presents "Cabrillo Goes 'Blonde': Movies into Musicals" 
• July 26: Outdoor screening of "Ratatouille”
• August 30: New West Symphony presents an intimate concert with featured New West musician Danielle Belen and featured group Quattro

Saturday Concerts in the Park are another great series planned this summer at Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Road: 

• June 15: Elvis Tribute Concert Featuring "Raymond Michael"
• July 20: "Queen Nation"Tribute Concert 
• August 17: "The Stars of Beatlemania" Tribute Band 

A limited number of chairs and tables are available on a first-come, first-seated basis at all TGIF Civic Center events. Food is available for sale from local restaurant vendors each week. Concerts start at 7pm.

More information and updates at www.wlv.org/index.aspx?NID=228.

Triunfo Y Goblin Gallop 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run in Westlake Village on Sat, Oct 19th

The Triunfo Y Goblin Gallop 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run is part of the afternoon and evening Westlake Village City Celebration.

The City Celebration, now in its 11th year, features a Fun Fair benefitting the White Oak Elementary School PFC and a Haunted House benefitting The Triunfo Y Youth and Government Program.

The Goblin Gallop is a Halloween-themed twilight run on October 19th featuring a costume contest and out and back course.  The event includes a 5K Run followed by a 1-mile Trick or Treat Fun Run.

Goblin Gallop runners are encouraged to run/walk wearing their favorite costume.  Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes seen on the course.

Kids participating in the 1-mile Trick or Treat Fun Run will be able to “visit” the numerous Trick or Treat stations along the course.

Event proceeds will help support the Triunfo Y Teen and Family Programs. Event starts at 5:30PM at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive.

Visit www.triunfoygoblingallop.com for more information. Registration opens April 1st.