Get Your Orchids

Good morning Thousand Oaks!

Today is Thursday, June 6th.

The weekend is almost here and we’ve compiled a list of events and things to do to keep you busy. Also in this issue: Government news, store openings, and the senior scam of the week.

🏛️ Government News

Free Landfill and Recycling Day ♻️ 

Thousand Oaks residents may bring trash, landscape waste, recyclables, construction and demolition materials to the Calabasas Landfill on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 8:00am - 2:00pm for free. Calabasas Landfill is located at 5300 Lost Hills Road, Agoura Hills. Proof of residency/ID is required.

Arts and Culture Roundtable Applications 🎨 

The Arts & Culture Roundtable, a City Council-appointed committee dealing with arts and cultural programs and activities in the community, is accepting application through June 13 for 7 open vacancies.

Members serve two-year rotating terms and must be at least 18 years of age, a working artist or arts educator and a resident of the City, or a representative of an arts organization with offices located in and doing business in the City. Membership shall represent a mix of arts organizations, working artists and arts educators. Apply here

Pavement Resurfacing Project 🚧

The Citywide Street Overlay and Pavement Resurfacing Project will help the City preserve and extend the life of our Roads and Streets, which are one of the community’s most essential and critical assets.

Residents whose neighborhoods are scheduled to be repaved, will receive an advanced notice 1 week prior to the multi-step repair work being done, and no parking signs will be placed along the affected areas with specific work dates listed.

🖼️ Photo of the Day

Vintage Thousand Oaks: Class at Park Oaks Temporary School 1959

📆 Events and Things to Do

The Conejo Orchid Society is hosting their annual fundraiser June 7-June 9 at the Thousand Oaks Public Library. There will be some supplies and various lectures to help you be successful at growing your orchids! Admission is free.

Friday, June 7

  • Harmon Canyon Bilingual Wildflower Hike | Ventura Land Trust | Harmon Canyon Preserve | 9am-11am | Free | Tickets

  • The English Beat | The Canyon - Agoura Hills | 6pm door open | $23-$48 | Tickets

  • Thousand Oaks Philharmonic | BofA Performing Arts Theatre (Scherr Forum Theatre) | 7pm | $30 | Tickets

  • 5-Star Summer Lovin’ with the Queens of the Pop Age: Madonna, Whitney, Gaga and Taylor | City of Thousand Oaks Pop Up Music Festival | Canada Park | 7pm | Free | More info

  • Ms. Cast - Broadway & Beyond Cabaret | Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center (DownStage Theater) | 8pm | $25 | More info

  • Young Frankenstein | High Street Arts Center | 8pm | $27 (Seniors 60+); $30 GA | More info

Saturday, June 8

Summer Vintage Market | The Oaks Mall | 8am-3pm | Free

More Saturday Events

  • Cancer Support Community Hope Walk 2024 | California Lutheran University's William Rolland Stadium | 8am-12pm | Donate here

  • Drip Irrigation Class | City of Thousand Oaks | Calleguas Municipal Water District | 9am-11am | Free | Details 

  • National Outlet Day | Camarillo Premium Outlets | 10am-8pm | Free tote bag and other promotions | More info

  • Friends Estate Sale | Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library | Newbury Park Library Meeting Room | 11am-3pm

  • Stagecoach Inn: Pioneer Jamboree | Stagecoach Inn | 10am-4pm | $5 | More info 

  • Rolling for Pink Bunko Tournament | Santa Rosa Valley Park | 1pm | First Come First Serve | All proceeds go to the BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION (BCRF). | More info

  • Teens Help With Tech | Goebel Adult Community Center | 2pm-4pm | First Come First Serve

  • Mythical Creatures: Tournament of Champions | Hillcrest ArtsGold Coast Plays & Theatre Conservatory | Hillcrest Center for the Arts | 1pm and 6pm | $20 | More info

  • Live Weekend Entertainment | The Promenade | 6:30-9:30pm | Free | More info

  • The Lao Tizer Band | Triunfo Park | 7pm | Free | More info

  • Saturdays in the Park Concerts: Bruno & the Hooligans (Bruno Mars tribute) | Berniece Bennett Park | 7pm | Free | More info

  • Stevie Ray Visited | BofA Performing Arts Theatre (Scherr Forum Theatre) | 7:30pm | $49-$84 | More info

  • Poinsettia Dancers: Dance to the music of Tropic Starr (Cowbay Cha Cha) | Leisure Village | 7:30pm | $10 | More info

  • Ms. Cast - Broadway & Beyond Cabaret | Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center (DownStage Theater) | 8pm | $25 | More info

  • Young Frankenstein | High Street Arts Center | 8pm | $27 (Seniors 60+); $30 GA | More info

  • Stand-Up Comedy on the Hill | Hillcrest Center for the Arts (Outdoor Patio) | 8pm | $15 | More info

  • Owling at Palo Comado Canyon | Conejo Valley Audubon Society | Palo Comado Canyon | 8pm | Contact Sammy Cowell (818)-470-7098 to register | More info

Sunday, June 9

  • National Outlet Day | Camarillo Premium Outlets | 10am-8pm | Free tote bag and other promotions | More info

  • Mythical Creatures: Tournament of Champions | Hillcrest ArtsGold Coast Plays & Theatre Conservatory | Hillcrest Center for the Arts | 1pm | $20 | More info

  • Young Frankenstein | High Street Arts Center | 2pm | $27 (Seniors 60+); $30 GA | More info

  • Ms. Cast - Broadway & Beyond Cabaret | Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center (DownStage Theater) | 8pm | $25 | More info

  • Thousand Oaks Philharmonic | BofA Performing Arts Theatre (Scherr Forum Theatre) | 2:30pm | $30 | Tickets

  • Adam Ezra and Mary Scholz | Tiny Porch Concert Summer Music Series | Peter Strauss Ranch Theatre | 5pm | Free | Tickets

  • Chevy Metal Rock N Roll Charity Event | The Canyon - Agoura Hills | 6pm door open | $35-$45 | Tickets

🔗 Local Links

🏬 Local Business

Store Opening

Are you in the market for a new pair of glasses? On Saturday, June 8th Warby Parker is opening a new store at The Promenade at Westlake. As part of the opening day celebration, shoppers can create their own bouquet with a flower bar, courtesy of Little Rosie Flower Truck.

🛑 Senior Scam of the Week

Cryptocurrency Scam

An elderly woman in Port St. Lucie, Florida, was targeted by a cryptocurrency scam, resulting in the loss of over $200,000. Fortunately, the police managed to recover $142,000 of the stolen money.

Scam Design

The scam involved convincing the elderly victim to invest in cryptocurrency. The scammers posed as legitimate investment advisors, persuading the victim to transfer large sums of money into fraudulent accounts. They used sophisticated tactics to appear credible and trustworthy, making it difficult for the victim to detect the fraud until it was too late.

Takeaways

Verify legitimacy: Always check the credentials and legitimacy of investment advisors and companies before transferring any money.

Be cautious of unsolicited offers: Be wary of unsolicited investment opportunities, especially those promising high returns.

Consult with trusted individuals: Before making any significant financial decisions, consult with family members or trusted financial advisors to verify the authenticity of the opportunity.

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