All Together Now
Conejo Valley Lifestyle is, as we regularly state, a community magazine. I thought it would be a good idea to pay a visit to what we mean by that simple statement. Why? Because there are so many divisive issues in national politics today and violence seems to dominate every news cycle. I came of age during the turbulent ‘60s and…
Around Town
Senior Concerns’ 31st Annual Ultimate Dining Experience Gala, “Hot Miami Nights” on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza showcases some of the region’s best wineries and culinary creations of fine dining restaurants and caterers from the Conejo Valley. Guests enjoy chef’s samplings and wine tasting in the Hyatt garden, along with a silent auction before moving into the…
Tennis Pros Create a Program to Love at North Ranch Country Club
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Westlake Village, North Ranch Country Club is well known for its beautiful homes and challenging golf courses. Many are surprised to learn the Club is also home to one of the top-rated tennis facilities in Southern California.
Dining Out With a Really Hard-to-Please Guy
When I wrote about dining out a year ago, I made it a point to let our readers know that Conejo Valley Lifestyle would only accept advertisement from restaurants that we would recommend to friends and family. That still holds true. I am a royal pain when it comes to being satisfied when dining out. Being a pretty good “home…
Sherwood Cares for the Community
Pristine and picturesque, the Sherwood Country Club sits nestled at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains, serving as a premier golf and gathering site for several hundred members. Its world-class golf course has hosted nationally ranked players and professional tournaments, including the PGA TOUR, and its grounds have been the setting for movies, including “Tarzan,” “Birth of a Nation,”…
Moving Average: A Simple but Powerful Tool
The light is green… you go. It turns red… you stop. Pretty simple. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a “red light, green light” indicator for your stocks? While no indicator is perfect, I have found moving averages to be pretty good. Moving averages are not predictive. Instead, they help you determine—after the fact—a stock’s trend.
Breaking Free of Brain Fog
The good news is that the brain is plastic. Plasticity, or neuroplasticity, is the lifelong ability of the brain to reorganize neural pathways based on new experiences. Brain degeneration is not inevitable. You can reinvigorate, protect and maintain your brain. This requires that you “clean up your act” by removing toxins, supply your brain with essential nutrients and oxygen and…
Local Artists Display Talents
Dozens of local artists will display their extraordinary talents at the 13th annual Thousand Oaks Arts Festival Sept. 17-18. The two-day event features some 25 live musical, dance and theatrical performances on two stages, along with the artistic creations of more than 60 area artists working in various mediums, including oil, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, photography and…
“The Little Mermaid” Makes a Splash
Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of "The Little Mermaid" delighted audiences of all ages with its colorful cast and full professional orchestra. Through its Beyond the Footlights program, CMT treated Ventura County Boys & Girls Club members to an extraordinary musical theater experience. Photography Ben Malkin
