Try something different this Holiday in Agoura Hills

By: Michele Hren

Lobo Canyon

Are you wanting to do something for yourself, your family, or a group of friends this holiday season? Look no further than the LOBO CASTLE in Agoura. Lobo Castle is a bit of Europe nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains between Malibu and Agoura Hills. The next event is the Holiday Wine Dinner Victorian Feast on December 5th @ 6pm. During your visit you will be given a tour of the castle by it’s owner and chef, Denise Antico-Donlon.

Go to www.lobocastle.com and reserve your seat. Seats are limited. The web site has testimonials and a multitude of specialties they provide, including cooking classes, photo shoots, weddings and more.

Happy Holidays to all.

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Michele Hren

After being in the hospital for 4 days with my daughter, I really started to think.

By: Denise Arledge

Why do parents send their children to school sick?  I just received a call from the Las Virgenes School District asking, or should I say  pleading parents not to send their children to school ill.  I know that at my daughters school alone, there is about 15% of the students with the flu.  I didn’t say H1N1, I said the flu.  We all have to do our part, here is the information that can keep our families healthy:

1.  Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).

2.  “Hands-off-the-face” approach.  Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).

3.  *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don’t trust salt).  *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms.  Simple gargling prevents proliferation.

4.  Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water.  *Not everybody may be good at using a Neti pot, but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton swabs dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*

5.  *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C.  *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

6.  *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can.  *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction.  They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomache here they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

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denisearledge

Denise has over 19 years experience in real estate. She is a consistent top producer & has won numerous awards for her sales, listings & service. She is a resident of the Conejo Valley for over 22 years & specializes in fine homes and estates throughout the San Fernando & Conejo Valleys.

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There may be some stability in the near future

By: Rob Jordan

Several articles in both trade and consumer publications point to the stabilization of home prices, in particular in the low end, and even some very mild increases over the past few months. Year on year prices are still down significantly, but perhaps the worst is behind us. I’m a realtor, and even so it’s hard for me to know what the future holds. Over time, prices will certainly rise. But it’s going to be a slow, gradual rise, not a big bounce back up like the big fall over the last few years.

And, I believe the worst is likely over. However, there’s this nagging feeling that a lot more foreclosure properties are in the pipeline and ready to hit the market.  Unemployment is high, politics are feisty. But, on the positive side, interest rates are low and first time buyer’s tax credit is soon to be renewed and potentially expanded. So, what to do? If you need to sell, then sell! Nice properties sell quickly and for top dollar so long as you market them aggressively. If you’re a Buyer, it’s a no brainer. Prices are way down from their peak in 2006, and over time you’ll see appreciation. Talk to a Realtor.

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Rob Jordan

Have you ever imagined Paradise?

Couples Retreat

By: Denise Arledge

What is the definition of the perfect get-away?  Is it you and your significant other without the kids, bills, work and chores?  Welcome to “Couples Retreat” starring Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell, and Kristin Davis.  This endearing storyline focuses on four couples and their different views of paradise, and how sometimes though it may seem “greener” in paradise you find that your own backyard was what you wanted the whole time.

For me this movie was entertaining in many different ways.  The scenery was incredible and actually looked like it could only be “Hollywood” created but wasn’t.  Couple’s Retreat was filmed on Bora Bora and what you see is the real thing.  The cast was engaging and the storyline funny.  It’s about four couples, their different dynamics and just how far you will go to help a friend when you think there is a silver lining in it for yourself, when in fact that said silver lining might just rock the very foundation you thought you were happy with.  Entertaining movie, worth the ticket price and the smile it will put on your face.

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denisearledge

Denise has over 19 years experience in real estate. She is a consistent top producer & has won numerous awards for her sales, listings & service. She is a resident of the Conejo Valley for over 22 years & specializes in fine homes and estates throughout the San Fernando & Conejo Valleys.

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Try Dave’s BBQ and spice up your taste buds

By: Rob Jordan

Famous Dave's BBQ

Famous Daves BBQ has opened in the restaurant space at Westlake and Thousand Oaks Blvd vacated by Applebees a while back, and it was packed the night we went in. Though new to this area, there are about 150 other Famous Dave restaurants across the country. The menu is varied and interesting, the service was great, and the prices were reasonable.

No remodeling was done to the space, so they will have the big bar in the middle,  surrounded by circular high top tables and just a couple of booths. Around the perimeter of the restaurant there are booths and tables galore for families and large parties. We had the appetizer combo, which featured ribs, wings, cheesesticks and more. There was a bunch of food and great for sharing. For dinner we had a rib combo plate, a brisket sandwich and pulled pork. All were yummy.
Famous Daves feels a bit like Wood Ranch, but they have a much broader menu. This is a winner.

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Rob Jordan

In the spirit of Halloween, I’d like to offer a few creative Halloween decor ideas cordially presented by youtube.  Happy Halloween all!

By: Roger Ewing

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Roger Ewing

Congrats to this years homecoming winners

Courtesy of The Acorn

By: Rob Jordan

Agoura High School Homecoming Queen Dani London and King Garrett Rosenblum celebrate an indelible moment during the halftime show at Charger Stadium last Friday.

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Rob Jordan

Not your average Agoura Hills granny

Marlene Williams of Agoura Hills

By: Sherri Karp

The word grandmother usual conjures up gray hair, rickety bones, shaky hands and a wrinkled face.  Well, mostly.  And although 69 year old Marlene Williams may have similar characteristics, her age didn’t stop her from getting her black belt in Tae Kwon Do last September.

Williams was first introduced to Tigon Martial Arts school by her daughter, Heather Carrillo, and  began attending the morning “mommy class.” She never quit.  “I love the challenge,” Williams exclaims.  “I’m committed to starting something and finishing something.  I don’t throw in the towel.”

Williams classmates say she is surprisingly strong.  “She kicked my butt,” said one.  “She didn’t get her black belt for free.”

This is one grandma you don’t want to mess with.  To read more about Marlene’s story visit The Acorn.

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Sheri Karp

I am excited to announce the launch of our new web site design, including new features.

By Roger Ewing

In a short time we will be launching our newly redesigned web site at ewingSIR.com.  It may take us a few days to get the kinks out and some of our links may temporarily not work as a result of the new theme installation.  Please be patient with us, we are doing our very best to make the transition as seamless as possible.

Over the coming weeks, we will also be updating our Community Blog sites as well.

We will be adding a new link to our Community Newz sites, where you can subscribe to receive current statistics for your community by zip code.

When our new site is launched, please let me know your thoughts and your feelings about the new design.  We greatly value your input and recommendations.

If you would like to see your community featured on our community blog list, or if you would like to become a Community Newz contributor for your neighborhood,  please let us know.

Best wishes,

Roger Ewing

Roger Ewing

Jeremy Goldberg, a marine biologist coordinating in American Samoa, documents his Tsunami story

Jeremy Goldberg

By: Sherri Karp

Living a life dedicated to ideals while pursuing new lands and cultures, Jeremy Goldberg lives to experience.  He is fueled by an adventurous, nomad lifestyle that leaches on to all things unique and interesting.  But unique and interesting is astonishingly relative as his latest experience was a Tsunami in American Samoa.

As a marine biologist for the Coral Reed Advisory Group, he knew the tell tale signs of a looming Tsunami.  After an 8.0 earthquake and a rapidly retreating ocean, Goldberg new that tragedy was over the horizon.  Running to high ground he escaped the brunt of the ravenous waves, but more than 30 locals weren’t as lucky.

Goldberg urges people to visit www.redcross.org to give to victims of the recent natural disaster.

For pictures and more insight, visit Jeremy’s personal blog at: www.chasingmylife.blogspot.com

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Sheri Karp