February 2017 Around Town
California Lutheran University President Dr. Chris Kimball delivers a keynote at the State of the University address, Feb. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at California Lutheran University. The public is invited to attend the talk, addressing the private liberal arts school’s priorities, plans and progress. Some 4,000 students representing 61 countries attend the university, which employs more than…
Student Musicians Tune in to Opportunities
Music programs benefit participants as well as the community audiences who turn out to enjoy the various performances offered by area schools. Conejo Valley high schools, including Newbury Park High School, Oaks Christian School, Thousand Oaks High School and Westlake High School, offer a wide array of high-quality music programs with several performances throughout the year.
Ventura County Arts Council
Award-winning art education programs, an official Poet Laureate and a gallery viewed by thousands of people a month—the arts are thriving in Ventura County, thanks to the Ventura County Arts Council! Marking its 20th anniversary this year, the VCAC is committed to enriching cultural life in Ventura County and increasing public awareness of its work.
Soaring Eagles in the Conejo Valley
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Since 1910, Boy Scouts throughout the world have been striving to uphold these traits, a mission recognized and celebrated on National Boy Scouts Day, Feb. 8.
Dr. Karel Vaughan: Your Rx for Vein Troubles
One of the most common, chronic health conditions in North America involves vein problems. In fact, more people lose time off from work due to vein disorders than from artery disease. By age 50, as many as 50% of women and 20% of men suffer significant leg vein problems.
Malibu Livin’
The incredible white water, ocean and city light views from this brand new, just completed contemporary home located in the Malibu Knolls will take your breath away. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac and located above the Malibu Colony and mid-Malibu's plentiful stores and restaurants, this beautiful home offers modern luxuries in a serene and highly sought-after locale. Close…
Gifts Between Spouses: Are Gifts Always Yours to Keep?
For many couples, Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate their love and spend quality time with one another, whether it is a quiet night in or an eventful night out. Valentine’s Day also often means exchanging lavish or heartfelt gifts to commemorate your relationship. In the unfortunate event of divorce or separation, however, gifts given over the course of…
What You Need to Know to Prevent Heart Disease
What do rheumatoid arthritis, gastrointestinal disease, toxins, hormones and low vitamin D have in common with heart disease? They can all cause heart disease! These very issues may explain why people who “looked” healthy have had a heart attack or stroke.
Loving Yourself
First of all, I would like to say that Valentine's Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. Loving yourself enough to love someone else is such an amazing feeling. And to whom does your love life concern? Well, it concerns anyone we let into our lives. Do we let people love or abuse us? What boundaries have we…