THOUSAND OAKS SUMMER CONCERTS in the PARK “The Long Run – A Tribute to The Eagles”       May 27, 2013 5:00pm to 7:30pm Conejo Community Park Amphitheater (Map)     What a beautiful way to end the Memorial Day Weekend – an awesome concert in the park.   This event featuring ‘The Long Run’ performing a tribute to The Eagles kicks off the summer concerts in the park series. It will be a night to remember as they present such great Eagles hits as “Hotel California,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Take It Easy,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” and many more. This performance promises to please and delight audiences of all ages; young and old alike.   Pack up your favorite picnic feast, grab a couple of blankets … and maybe a folding chair or two, and come done to enjoy a wonderful evening of entertainment, while... 05/26/2013

  Memorial Day a Day of Remembering       This Monday, May 27, 2013, is Memorial Day. It is a day to remember all our fallen heroes, men and women alike, that have fought to preserve the freedom that we so richly live. And as we remember and honor those brave men and women, we must also keep in mind their families; the many mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, spouses and children who lost their loved ones as they defended the very freedom that we enjoy today. Because, as their lives were taken away, so were pieces of the hearts and spirits of their families.   We owe a lot to those killed in battle for our safety and liberty. We owe it to them to live our lives as good upstanding Americans; maintaining the integrity of this country as one ... 05/25/2013

  Homes in Thousand Oaks continue to sell at a very brisk pace!     Based on the Conejo Valley Association of Realtors, 73 single-family homes closed escrow in Thousand Oaks in April 2013. This is the highest number of sales for the year of 2013. At the end of April, there were 98 homes under contract. There were 99 active single-family homes.   According to Mark Moskowitz of The Mark Moskowitz Team, one of the leading real estate agents in the Conejo Valley area who specializes in Thousand Oaks real estate, the real estate market in Thousand Oaks will continue to be very strong. One of the biggest draws to the area is the award winning school system.  We see a lot of families fleeing the high cost of private school in the Greater Los Angeles area that are more attracted to the higher q... 05/24/2013

In this issue: How to Make Your Deck Look Brand New Again May is National BBQ month, May celebrates: Cinco de Mayo, Mothers Day, Armed Force day, Memorial Day,  Cleaning Tips for Grimy Grill Grates Grilled Chili-Lime Salmon recipe       How to Make Your Deck Look Brand New Again Celebrate May Cleaning Tips for Grimy Grill Grates Grilled Chili-Lime Salmon How to Make Your Deck Look Brand New Again Things You’ll Need • Pressure Washer • Stain • Rollers • Wood cleaner • Brushes • Paint pad with long handle • Tray for holding stain • Old towel or paper towels for cleaning hands Instructions 1. Cleaning—You will want to start by sweeping the deck to remove all dirt and small particles. 2. Next you will get out the wood cleaner. Armstrong Clark makes a good product and it works very well. Thi... 05/15/2013

Homes For Sale In Thousand Oaks CA of 2,000 to 2,500 Square Feet   You are online trying to get an answer to the simple question of what are the homes for sale in Thousand Oaks CA of 2,000 to 2,500 square feet.  Easy question but the million and one standard real estate sites, such as Zillow, Trulia, Movoto, Realtor.com, etc are not giving you everything you need.  A lot of these sites do not update for days and by the time that Dream Home does come on the market you must act fast. Here is how you act fast, with accurate, immediate, and extremely relevant homes for sale in Thousand Oaks CA of 2,000 to 2,500 square feet.  A simple touch of the button below will take you there.       CLICK THE IMAGE above for immediate access to a Dream Home for sale in Thousand Oaks CA of 2,000 to 2,500 ... 05/14/2013

    … to all the mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers.  May this day be filled with love and happiness bestowed upon you from all whom you love! 05/11/2013

  MAY DAY       May Day is a day of celebration and is always the first day of May, originating in pre-Christian times, with a festival of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and the Walpurgis Night (the night before) associated with dancing and bonfires. Although in earlier years, it was celebrated in many different ways, it was considered a form of paganism until those forms were abandoned and a Christian form of celebration began in Europe. A more innocent and carefree form of May Day began in America associated with the beginning of spring and used to be celebrated greatly in past years; however, the observation and celebration has diminished a great deal. Not that long ago, here in America, May Day was a day of traditional dancing around a maypole generally in the elementary school... 05/01/2013

  What’s Happening in Conejo Valley   MAY 2013     Agoura Hills Date:          Event: May 4th      3rd Annual Fire Services and Public Safety Day May 5th      Los Robles Master Chorale “Enduring Spirits” May 12th    Free Concert at Peter Strauss Ranch May 18th    Block Party at Whizin’s Market Square May 19th    53rd Annual Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival May 19th    2013 Nordic Spring Picnic at Vasa Park May 26th    Movie Magic Walk at Paramount Ranch     Camarillo Date:          Event: May 11th    PVSD Family Wellness Expo, 5K and Fun Run May 11th    Fairy Tales in the Park – Little Mermaid May 11th    Bike Blast Rock Show & Trick Event May 23rd    Free Screening of “Zero Dark Thirty” at Camarillo Library May 24th    Camarillo Old Town 2013 Cruise Nights     Newbury Par... 05/01/2013

Homes For Sale In Thousand Oaks CA Between $500,000 and $600,000   You are online trying to get an answer to the simple question of what are the homes for sale in Thousand Oaks CA between $500,000 and $600,000.  Easy question but the million and one standard real estate sites, such as Zillow, Trulia, Movoto, Realtor.com, etc are not giving you everything you need.  A lot of these sites do not update for days and by the time that Dream Home does come on the market you must act fast. Here is how you act fast, with accurate, immediate, and extremely relevant homes for sale in Thousand Oaks CA between $500,000 and $600,000.  A simple touch of the button below will take you there.         CLICK THE IMAGE above for immediate access to a Dream Home for sale in Thousand Oaks CA between $500,000... 04/27/2013

  VENTURA COUNTY NEPHCURE WALK     At Conejo Creek North Park 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA     Sunday, April 28th 10:00am     Nephrotic Syndrome is a kidney disorder for which they do not know the cause (idiopathic), nor is there a cure. Compared to other diseases, Nephrotic Syndrome and its counterpart, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis are not that familiar to the general public. However, they are both debilitating diseases and a cause and cure needs to be found. Donations obtained for this event will be used for research and a goal to find a cure.   Instead of a ‘walk’, think of this as a ‘family adventure.’ There will be four stations along the path within the park where you will have to solve puzzles that will lead you to further stations where there will be tasks to be c... 04/24/2013

  2013 MS Walk - Conejo Valley       At Conejo Creek Park 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA     Saturday, April 27th 9:00am to 12:00noon     There will be a 5K and 1 mile walk event with thousands of Southern Californians participating to make that move towards a cure for MS. Monies raised will support education, research and advocacy for local programs that increase the quality of life for those that are enduring MS and their families. This is an event that the whole family can participate … and at the speed of your choice: you can walk, jog or stroll; the main thing is to come and join in.   To register, please visit www.walkMSsocal.org and click on ‘Conejo Valley.’ This is a very worthy cause that will benefit your community … could be your next door neighbor … could even be a fr... 04/20/2013

  Annual CLU Scandinavian Festival At California Lutheran University       Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st     This is an event for the whole family offering great fun and entertainment. It presents the Nordic culture of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland through the food, entertainment and exhibitions of each country.   The festival begins at 10:00am (both days) with a parade of colorful flags and costumes depictive of the individual countries, and followed with music, dancing and demonstrations. Special activities will be on hand such as crafts, storytelling, Little Viking climbing for the children, and a sliding inflatable for the little ones. There will be replica villages created with historical exhibits. Scandinavian crafts and a smorgasbord (buffet) of delig... 04/16/2013

  16th Annual Thousand Oaks Arbor/Earth Day Celebration Conejo Creek Park 1379 E. Janss Road       Saturday, April 13, 2013 11:00am to 4:00pm     This event is a yearly occurrence in an effort to promote and sustain a healthy environment. There will be many vendors and exhibitors available to demonstrate and help us learn how to ‘Go Green’ … in a fun and family atmosphere. There will be something for everyone – all ages; animal shows, children’s hands-on activities, tree and plant giveaways, entertainment and much more.   For further information, visit the following website at   http://www.toaks.org/government/depts/public_works/environmental/events/arbor_earth_day_2012.asp%20for%20updates   Click here for a map to the event site. This is a free event - open to the public.   04/06/2013

  CLU Choir Home Concert Samuelson Chapel       Tuesday, April 2, 2013 7:30pm     This performance will end a weeklong concert tour of the California Lutheran University Choir through Colorado; in addition, it will feature performance by the California Lutheran University Women’s Chorale.   The varied program will include music from the seven concerts performed. The fifty-voice choir will be under the direction of Wyant Morton, Chair of the Music Department.   Along with all the great choral music that will be performed, as is the tradition the performance will conclude with folk songs, spirituals and gospel songs.   Donations will be accepted and for further information, please call 805-493-3306 or visit their Website.       04/02/2013

  I want to wish a most blessed and Happy Easter to all!   Besides the most valued, fundamental and Christian meaning to Easter, where did all the ‘traditions’ that have developed over the years come from?   First – the Easter Egg Easter means the ‘rising of Christ’; a Norsemen’s word meaning ‘new birth’. The egg symbolizes new life and has been used for many, many years. The ‘coloring’(decorating) of eggs is believed to have begun in England back in the days of Edward I who gold-leafed and colored the eggs to give out as Easter gifts. As years came along, the actual coloring of eggs started with the use of dyes made from vegetables, flowers, fruits, coffee (believe it or not), tea, leaves, bark and roots. Designs on the eggs were made by wrapping them in ferns in different ways before... 03/30/2013

  Muvico Thousand Oaks 14MC  166 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, Ca 91362  (805) 494-4702 Select your ticket quantity: Quantity Ticket Type Price     0   1   2   3   4   5   6     ADULT RESERVED   $11.50     0   1   2   3   4   5   6     SENIOR RESERVED   $9.00     0   1   2   3   4   5   6     CHILD RESERVED   $9.00     SEARCH available homes in CALIFORNIA KNOW the VALUE of your HOME. I negotiated my client's short sale, got his debt forgiven, $28,000.00 cash in his pocket & I have the check to prove it!!! Dream A little Enter to win HGTV Dream Home giveaway. Enter to Win a $100,00 Home Energy Makeover!!!   03/28/2013

Below, is the illustration of the Thousand Oaks Real Estate Market Report for the month of February, 2013.   This illustration shows a jump in the average list price, the median sale price and the average sales price. This is a result of low Thousand Oaks Single Family Homes inventory, often resulting in multiple offers, which then, typically push prices up over list price.     Notice, the Average List to Sale Price it has consistently registered in the high 90% range, which means if a home is priced correctly, there is little room for negotiating the price down, at least in the lower price range.   There has been a bit of a bump in inventory to 82 Single Family Homes for sale in Thousand Oaks. However, this amount of inventory still translates to just a little over a one month’s supply... 03/25/2013

  "Emerge" Art show is a collaboration of photography, woodworking and painting.  Proceeds will benefit Casa Pacifica; an organization dedicated to helping abused and neglected children and adolescents overcome difficult circumstances:  Live music and hor d'oeuvres 5-7pm daily. Showing 11am-8pm March 22nd and 23rd 2013 SEARCH homes in CALIFORNIA KNOW the VALUE of your HOME.  I negotiated my client's short sale, got his debt forgiven, $28,000.00 cash in his pocket & I have the check to prove it!!! Dream A little Enter to win HGTV Dream Home giveaway.  Enter to Win a $100,00 Home Energy Makeover!!!     03/22/2013

You Know You're a Move-Up Buyer When:   1. You find yourself glued to HGTV, taking notes about new interior color choices and granite colors... 2. You measure, then re-measure the size of your rooms... 3. You go on to Zillow and post a "Make Me Move" price, without even telling your spouse... 4. You complain constantly that your kids & spouse need their own space... You complain constantly that YOU need your own space... 5. You start a Pinterst page with ideas for your dream rooms and gardens... 6. You know when interest rates move up or down 1/8th of a point... 7. You purposely run errands Wednesdays and Sundays from 11 - 1:00, so you can pop into the latest Broker's Opens...   If this is YOU, then you know you're a MOVE-UP Buyer! REAL ESTATE PRESCRIPTION: "Choose your favorite REALTOR... 03/21/2013

  Conejo Springfest Conejo Recreation & Park District       Saturday, March 23, 2013 12noon to 3:00pm     Here is an event planned for the kids, but that the whole family will enjoy. It is being put on by the Conejo Recreation and Park District at Conejo Creek South Playfields . (For directions, click here.)   There will be a two hour egg hunt, starting at noon, with the additional events of game booths, crafts, face painting, live entertainment and much more. Refreshments and baskets are provided for a nominal fee.   This event has been presented for several years, with each one a smashing success. So, grab the family and come on down for a great day of fun. There is a small fee of $5 per child; 2 to 12 years and all children under 2 years old are FREE.   For further information, pleas... 03/20/2013