The 22nd annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair will be held along Moorpark Road (in front of the Janss Marketplace) on Sunday, October 20th from 9am to 4pm. This is the biggest street fair in Ventura County and you don't want to miss it! Bring the whole family for a fun day outdoors. There's something here for everyone and guest admission is free! Scheduled activities include arts & crafts, live entertainment, a fun kid zone, exhibits and demonstrations. Stop by the food booths and food...
If your school requires you to put in community service hours in the greater Conejo Valley area, you can meet your obligation by helping the local community food bank called Manna. Our purpose revolves around the idea that neighbors feed their neighbors in times of need, and you have a chance to help us meet our goal. The first step is to visit the official Manna website and click the "I Want to Help" page. You can download a free Food Drive Toolkit offering details about how to start your own student...
With Halloween just around the corner, many children are excited at their prospects of dressing up in costumes and knocking on doors asking neighbors if they want tricks or treats. The Ventura County 4-H Program makes it possible for volunteers to trick or treat for the benefit of those who do not have the means to buy sufficient groceries for their families. People can volunteer for TOTSOCE by signing up via email. After the emails are received, TOTSOCE volunteers are sent letters explaining the...
The Give Back Game in March was hosted by The Key Club from Thousand Oaks High School. This is a charity basketball event that was held to raise money and other supplies for Manna. This event was a major success and The Key Club was able to raise $4350! People from all over the community participated and it was a great time for families and friends. We would like to encourage our readers to learn more about Manna through our blog. We post and update information on what activities we host and provide...
If you have been looking for a chance to volunteer in the community here it is! If you are from, or live close to the Conejo Valley, visit our blog and website to find out about upcoming events! Manna operates a food pantry program that is run by local residents in the area. This is perfect for many people who want to simply help out their community through food donation drives. Manna is supported by regular food drives conducted through local companies, service organizations, faith based entities,...