There are many theories as to how (St.) Valentine’s Day first came about. The most popular belief is that Valentine, who was a priest during the third century in Rome, felt there was an injustice when Emperor Claudius declared that single men made better warriors than those with wives and childr
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02/13/2013
Still haven’t decided on that special gift for your Valentine? What about the … 6th Annual Sweetheart’s Dinner & Dance at Ronald Reagan Library If you choose, you can tour the museum then continue a perfect evening with gourmet hors d’oeuvres and champagne, followed by a three-course meal w
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02/12/2013
Sweetheart Sunday at Stagecoach Inn Museum Moorpark, CA February 10, 2013 1:00pm to 4:00pm The museum is presenting an interesting exhibit of antique Valentines dating back to 1700 and up to 1945. In addition, there will be a lecture given by Jill Stoliker (Valentine collector and h
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02/09/2013
Drive-In Movie Featuring “Madagascar 3 – Europe’s Most Wanted” Hosted by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Saturday, February 9, 2013 6:00pm (Gate Opens) 7:30pm (Movie Begins) WOW! Do you remember those days of going out to a Drive-In Movie? If you were single it was ‘the end
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02/06/2013
February – the Valentine's Month Just a quick reminder – what month is this? February! And when you hear February, what should you think of? VALENTINE’S DAY! Don’t forget that special someone … make Valentine’s Day a special one this year. Men – think of what would please your ‘special someon
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02/04/2013
8th Annual IHOP National Pancake Day Celebration (A nationwide charity event) Tuesday, February 5, 2013 7am to 10pm Mark your calendars now for an event that you don’t want to miss. International House of Pancakes is putting on its nationwide annual ‘free short stack of buttermilk panca
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02/03/2013
Annual Amanda Super Sunday 5K/Walk and Carnival Sunday, February 3, 2013 Oakridge Athletic Club 8:30am This annual family walk/5K and carnival is held each year to benefit the Amanda McPherson Foundation named after a sweet little gal that had ‘fought the fight’ of a very difficult
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01/31/2013
February – BLACK HISTORY MONTH African-American Women The origin of Black History Month was in 1926; however, at that time it was dedicate to just one week (second week of February) and was first known as “Negro History Week.” It was not until 1976 that it was expanded to a month and was decl
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01/27/2013
Conejo Players Theater Fundraiser for the California Museum of Art 351 South Moorpark Road Thousand Oaks January 26, 2013 Curtain Time – 2pm Backstage Food and Win Reception – 4 to 6pm Mark your calendars and plan to attend a most enjoyable, entertaining afternoon and evening. The Conej
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01/23/2013
Smile! What is a smile? A smile is when the corners of the mouth are turned in an upward position; expressing a happy, thoughtful or an amused expression. They say it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. I don’t know how true that is, but I do know it is easier to smile than to frown.
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01/19/2013