May 5th 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

sweet as can bee

Did you know that there is a solar powered, locally produced, packed and distributed, award winning honey farm right in our backyard?  Yep, right in Piru.  Off of the 126 when heading West towards Ventura. Next time you’re heading down the 126 stop in and check out their honey farm.  It is a family run honey of a business, owned and operated by the Bennett’s.  They have a “tasting room” and a... read more

Apr 28th 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

taste of the town-yum!

This Sunday, May 3, all the right flavors come together as the 21st annual Taste of the Town returns to the Mann Biomedical Park in Valencia. Anticipated as one of the SCV’s highlight events each year, the festival-like outdoor gathering allows the SCV’s top food and beverage purveyors to introduce the public to their tastiest offerings. An incredible assortment of entrées, desserts, beer,... read more

Apr 21st 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

31 flavors for 31 cents

Hey! Cool off with 31 Flavors for 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins® and help them honor America’s firefighters on April 28, 2010. The Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation™ (NFFF). Participating stores will reduce prices of ice cream scoops to 31 cents*. At some locations, you may also have an opportunity to make a donation to... read more

Apr 14th 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

new stamp honors a local

The United States Postal Service is releasing a set of four stamps entitled Cowboys of the Silver Screen. Of the four commemorative stamps, William S. Hart will be memorialized along with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and Tom Mix. A special ceremony will be held at the William S. Hart Park and Museum on April 17, 2010 to unveil the William S. Hart stamp followed by special activities throughout the day.  All... read more

Apr 9th 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

hazardous waste round up

Got waste?? Round up all your hazardous waste and e-waste and dispose of it SAFELY on Saturday, 4/10 at The College of the Canyons. What is hazardous and e-waste? examples are paint thinner, motor oil, pesticides or herbicides, pool chemicals, expired pharmaceuticals, old computers, keyboards, cell phones, TVs, explosives or old appliances. CLICK HERE  for more information and... read more

Apr 9th 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

my favorite new drink

I have been searching for a healthy drink that I could drink 8 glasses of everyday, that has low to 0 calories, that doesn’t contain aspartame and didn’t taste like water!  I have been drinking way too much crystal light lately and though I love the taste, I think the aspartame is affecting my memory…or at least I think it is!  Why they don’t make a tasty “powder mix” made... read more

Mar 24th 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

my chakra is crystal clear!

During the past couple of months I had the good fortune to meet with both Harriette Knight and Elaine Giftos Wright and experience their talents. I first visited with Harriette at her home where she does her healings. Once you enter through her front door, you are aware of how creative this woman is and when you schedule a session with her, you will see what I mean. When I arrived she had me fill out a... read more

Mar 16th 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

what’s your poison?

Beer or Wine?  College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education (I-CuE) is inviting community members to fill their glasses and raise their cups in search of an answer to the age-old question. Guests can cast their vote over six flavor-filled rounds of wine/beer tasting and food pairing competitions.  The college’s culinary arts students will prepare a menu of exotic cuisines designed to... read more