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Successful North Ranch and Ventura County FOOD SHARE

By Michele Hren

Monday night the temperature was chilly but I had a warm and fuzzy feeling inside as I watched the festivities at the North Ranch County Club. North Ranch and surrounding Conejo Valley communities came out in full force to support Food Share, Ventura County’s Food Bank.

As I enjoyed a light complimentary meal, North Ranch’s very own tennis star, Sam Querrey and his energetic Sr. Samurai’s put on a tennis exhibition. He later invited others to join him on the court as part of the 1^st of 3 events happening this month.

Last night, a variety of items from rounds of golf to Halloween items were raffled off and donations benefited the Food Share organization. Bonnie Weigel, CEO of Food Share, graciously thanked the crowd for their participation and anxiously awaits the next 2 events. The Charity Dinner on Sept. 25^th and the Pro-Am Tennis Tournament Sunday Sept. 27^th will undoubtedly be a tremendous success for this worthy cause.

If you would like to join the fun, please contact Marla Schwartz for more details at maginary@earthlink.net.

EwingSIR does not guarantee information contained in this blog, readers are encouraged not to rely solely on this information and to do their own independent research of facts contained herein. Blog information was obtained from independent sources that we do not endorse, and we do not investigate this information for accuracy.

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Posted by Michele Hren on September 16th, 2009

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Suryia the Orangutan and Roscoe the Dog- Friends at First Sight

By Sher Hann

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Posted by Sher Hann on September 12th, 2009

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Fire Season Has Arrived In Southern California

By Tom Geiser

Since erupting August 26th, the Station Fire, burning in southern California, has ravaged more than 140,000 acres, killed two firefighters, destroyed more than five dozen homes, and is the largest wildfire in Los Angeles county in over 100 years.

We are very fortunate this year.  So far our homes have not been threatened by fire.  The National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, is sponsoring fire prevention week.  Here are some fire facts you should know to keep you and your family safe this fire season.

*  1.2 million acres of US woodland is burned each year.

*  Weather conditions directly contribute to wildfires. Extended periods of drought that create large quantities of fuel for fire.

* Lightning strikes the Earth over 100,000 times a day. 10-20% cause a fire.

*  A large wildfire, is capable of creating is own weather.

* Running crown fires are a firefighter’s worst nightmare because they burn extremely hot, travel rapidly and can change direction quickly. Crown fires spread by wind moving quickly along the tops of trees.

This Fire season be vigilant and report suspicious behavior to authorities.  In the words of Smokey The Bear, “Only you can prevent forest fires”.

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Posted by Tom Geiser on September 7th, 2009

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Blue Table To Open In Whizin Shopping Center

By Dana Olmes

Jim and Ellen Marcione always loved cooking.  Jim was forever experimenting with different recipes and ingredients.  In 2004, after 20 years of family and friends eating at thier home insisting, “you have to open a restaurant”, Jim and Ellen, together with Stafano and Gina Lisi, opened Blue Table.

The friendly atmosphere combined with fresh food, a walk-in cheese closet, and walls packed with a selection of their favorite wines, make Blue Table a favorite gathering place for Calabasas locals.  Take-out or eat-in, the always fresh seasonal menu reflects the joy and passion for food you will always find at Blue Table.

Now, Blue Table is coming to Old Agoura.  Ellen says “the new restaurant should be open by October first and will be located in the Whizin Shopping Center next door to the Canyon Club”.  We can’t wait.  To see the menu, visit    www.bluetablecalabasas.com

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Posted by Dana Olmes on September 5th, 2009

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Beat The Heat In Oak Park

By Roger Ewing

My six year old grandson enjoyed splashing in the fountains at the new Oak Park Water Park this past week.  With temperatures in triple digits, the new kid friendly park was the perfect solution to a hot, humid afternoon.

The park will be open from 10 AM until 6 PM through September 30 and reopen in May next year.  Don’t miss the fun, take your children, and maybe yourself to the water park for some wet fun.

The water park is located at the Oak Canyon Park off Kanan Road.

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Posted by Roger Ewing on September 5th, 2009

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Famous Woodstock Photo Features Local Business Woman

By Roger Ewing

Joan Bryant, owner of Indiana Joan’s at the Paraiso shopping center, 350 Via Las Brisas #130, Newbury Park. She sells fashion and jewelry—some of which she designs and creates herself.

She was a young woman passionate about freedom, love and music who left her home in Indiana to experience the “three days of peace and music” promised by the promoters of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. The festival was Aug. 15 to 17, 1969.

To see the entire story visit The Acorn at  http://tinyurl.com/mrsjfc

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Posted by Roger Ewing on September 3rd, 2009

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October 17th and 18th at DeAnza Park

By Tomer and Isidora Fridman

The Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Calabasas and the Calabasas Arts Council to present a weekend of family fun.“There will be an abundance of pumpkins and plentiful activities for the whole family,” says Elena Yasno, Chair of the Pumpkin Festival.

For more information on Sponsorship Opportunities, participating in the Business Expo and to Volunteer your time you may visit

www.calabasaspumpkinfestival.com

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Posted by Tomer & Isidora Fridman on September 3rd, 2009

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Water restrictions may help cause unwanted settling.

By Sher Hann

As you are likely aware, recent water usage restrictions are now in effect that significantly reduce our ability to water our home’s landscape.  However, there may be a hidden downside to under watering your yard.

Landscaping adjacent to a house that is used to getting a regular amount of water possesses a more or less static moisture level. This ambient moisture tends to keep the soil from drying, which in some types of soil, could result in soil contracting away from the foundation. Greatly reducing or eliminating the watering near a homes foundation, may result in the foundation walls actually shifting to the newly created space.

Tom Pelletier, owner of The Foundation Works, typically inspects several foundations a day in various parts of Los Angeles County.  Over past weeks, he claims there has been a distinct rise in the number of calls he has received from homeowners indicating that strange things have suddenly started to happen in their homes. Things such as cracks in walls, sticking doors, floor seams showing separation, etc.  Some of these issues may simply be normal settling of a structure, but some may be the result of your new watering schedule.

Tom recommends that we do not ignore the mandated water restrictions; but recommends that you alter your watering schedule to ensure that the landscaping closest to the house gets close to its “previously normal” amount of water. You may restrict watering areas that are further from the house, thus lessening the effects of soil shrinkage on the foundation.

Specific recommendations can be found at www.bewaterwise.com

EwingSIR does not guarantee information contained in this blog, readers are encouraged not to rely on this information and to do their own independent research of facts contained herein. Blog information was obtained from independent sources that we do not endorse, and we do not investigate this information for accuracy.

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Posted by Sher Hann on August 28th, 2009

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Westlake Village officials are proposing a new design for the Lindero Canyon Road bridge

By Sher Han

Westlake Village is planning a new design for the Lindero Canyon Road bridge over Highway 101, which features decorative images of mountains, sailboats and the city’s landmark lake.

The redesign would be part of a bridge renovation and expansion project, which is one of the last phases in the city’s multimillion-dollar street improvement program.

Read the complete Ventura County Star story.

http://tinyurl.com/nmrwz3

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Posted by Sher Hann on August 22nd, 2009

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Love Fresh Veggies, Herbs and Flowers?  Visit These New Farmers Markets

By: Sher Han

Sun., Sept. 20 Westlake Village residents can shop at a farmers market in the parking lot at the Village Glen shopping center at Agoura Road and Village Glen in the Thousand Oaks portion of Westlake Village.  Although the Village Glen shopping center is technically in Thousand Oaks, the market is geared toward Westlake Village residents.

Aug. 23 Agoura Hills City Mall on Kanan Road, where artisan cheeses and rustic breads will also be available for sale.  The  Agoura Hills City Mall is “uniquely situated” in the city, near enough for residents to walk or ride their bikes. Morton said the market will add a little European flair to Agoura Hills.

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Posted by Sher Hann on August 22nd, 2009

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