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DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse is opening at the Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, September 10th. It is located on the Hillcrest Drive side of the mall near the Nordstrom Rack store that is slated to open on October 1, 2015. DSW is currently hiring for this new store.
Water Wings Swim School is opening very soon at the Agoura Hills Town Center, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, directly across from Future Track Running Center. Nearly four years ago, this was Terri's Cafe. FOLLOW-UP: They opened in August!
Water Wings is a year round swim school founded in 2003 with locations in Las Vegas and Northridge...and soon, Agoura Hills. I was shocked when I discovered this today. Quite a massive, heated pool completely full of water. Water wings provides private and group lessons to children and adults of all ages, starting at 3 months.
For more information, visit www.waterwingsswimschool.com or visit the Water Wings Agoura Hills Facebook page at www.facebook.com/waterwingsah. They are also currently hiring for this new location.
Color Mi Vino: Paint, Wine, Fun is joining the latest big trend...painting with a glass of wine. They are looking to open in the coming months, with a target date in September, at 2955 B-2 Cochran St, Simi Valley (Sycamore Square Shopping Center).
Under the guidance of a trained artist, enjoy painting your masterpiece with a glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage. All supplies will be provided and no experience is required. You will be guided every step of the way.
For updates, visit colormivino.com.
There's a sign outside the Sports Authority storefront at the Janss Marketplace, 145 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, that indicates the store will be opening on Friday, July 31st.
This will be the fourth Sports Authority Store in the Ventura County/Conejo Valley area. Others stores in Westlake Village, Camarillo and Ventura.
Learn more at ca.thousandoaks.sportsauthority.com/sporting-goods-thousand-oaks-729.html
The Collection at RiverPark recently announced the opening of three new stores this past weekend. Gap, the global apparel and accessories brand focused on delivering casual, American style, will offer its classic, iconic clothing. It'Sugar is a trendy sweets shop. ANGL offers luxurious, yet affordable clothing.
Visit The Collection's directory map at thecollectionrp.com/shop/directory for how to find these new stores.
Sorry to report that Pinot's Palette closed its doors in last August 2017.
Update 4/18/15: Pinot's Palette plans to open to the public with its first class on Thursday, May 7th. Visit www.pinotspalette.com/westlakevillage to sign up!
Originally posted 1/31/15:
Pinot's Palette is coming soon to Westlake Village at 2879 Agoura Road (at Village Glen). Pinot's Palette is an upscale studio where adults can "Paint. Drink. Have Fun." Enjoy a night out with your friends, enjoy a glass of wine or beer, and be an artist for the night. No art experience is required. Sip away and in two to three hours create a work of art.
Specific opening date will be announced at a later date. Check www.pinotspalette.com/WestlakeVillage or www.facebook.com/PinotsPaletteWestlakeVillage for updates.
Haggen (pronounced “hay-gunn”) is a Bellingham, Washington based grocery store chain founded in 1933 that operates 18 stores in Washington and Oregon. Last December, it acquired 146 Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington; 83 of these stores are located in California.
What brought about this sale was a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling that 168 stores be divested as part of the Albertsons/Vons merger to ensure adequate competition. Haggen purchased the majority of these stores, with the remaining 22 stores (not located in California) purchased by other grovery chains.
Haggen has begun taking ownership and converting the 83 stores across California in March, April and May. The first store converted to Haggen was the Albertsons in Carlsbad, which became Haggen on March 9th.
So here are the stores set to become Haggen stores this April in Ventura County and adjacent areas:
Haggen notes that shoppers can expect enhanced, fresh offerings, homegrown quality and affordable prices, along with exceptional service and the friendly faces they already know in the stores that have been acquired. As each new store is transformed into the Haggen brand, employees will be invited to become Haggen employees.
Haggen indicates that is supports regional farms, ranches, fisheries and other businesses, creating a lasting and sustainable local food economy. For more information, visit haggen.com.
Kneady Bakery is now open to the public Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. inside the Community Marketplace located at 709 Science Drive in Moorpark. Grand opening weekend is April 3 - 5, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, April 3 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kneady booth #436. The Ceremony will include VIP Guests and fresh-baked goodies for visitors.
The Kneady bakers are confectionary nerds, rebelling against your ordinary, everyday bakery. They do not make cakes or cupcakes, but instead specialize in gourmet dessert and brunch bars, custom gift baskets, and unique treats. Founders, artist Ashley Guerrero and globe-trotter Kati Angelini, personally oversee the baking of each product. Kneady participates in official parties and style lounges for the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, Sundance Festival, Coachella, and Grammys, with treats such as chocolate chunk Wookies, Robert Brownie Juniors (made in an Iron Pan), and their most famous Ed MacaRooneys.
If you can’t visit their storefront, items can be ordered by the dozen through the online bakery and delivered throughout Los Angeles, Ventura County and the coastal cities. Kneady Bakery also does On-Set Catering, Private Celebrity Events, and Fundraisers.
Donating their time for a good cause is part of their culture, and they have donated their baked treats to several different charities and fundraisers including Toys for Tots, Cancer Awareness, and the Entertainment Aids Alliance. Their gift baskets are often found on the desks of Hollywood’s hardest working executives and creatives. They provide personal catering for VIP parties, and special events and occasions, with past events including book signings, music releases and theatre openings. Kneady Bakery uses mostly organic ingredients, and recycled and green packaging materials. Gluten free and vegan items are offered alongside anything you might be craving. If they haven’t invented it yet, it might be time.
To find out more about the 2 Baked Girls, visit www.kneadybakery.com.
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