Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park Open for Outdoor Tours on Saturdays

The Stagecoach Inn Museum is now open for business from 1-4:00PM Saturdays (check the website for additional hours and areas moving forward). Masks are required and there is a suggested donation of $5 /per person. Exact cash or debit/credit card.

Guests will have access to the Rose Garden and Nature Trail and the following buildings will be open for viewing from doorways, with docents onsite to present interesting historical facts: Schoolhouse, Blacksmith Shop, Carriage House, Pioneer House, Adobe, Chumash Ap.

The main building remains closed until further notice, but there is plenty to do outdoors, enjoying the beautiful summer weather.

The original Stagecoach Inn, called the Grand Union Hotel, was built in 1876 at the southwest corner of what is now Ventu Park Road and the Ventura Freeway and is now designated City of Thousand Oaks Historical Landmark No. 1.

Our Covid Tour is safer than visiting the grocery store—so catch a stage and help us keep Conejo Valley history alive!

Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park, (805) 498-9441. Open Saturdays, 1-4PM.

stagecoachinnmuseum.com

What Is Your Favorite Topper's Pizza? Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Followers Do Tell

Since mid-July,, we’ve been raising funds from Conejo Valley Guide social media followers and using proceeds raised to purchase gift cards at local Conejo Valley area eateries (that in turn were suggested by CVG Facebook Page followers). As of August 4h, we have raised over $2,000 from 113 individuals and organizations. If every social media follower gave a $1, we’d have well over $40,000 earmarked for local business!

To give to this fund, and every $1 helps, donate via credit card at bit.ly/CVG Fund or via Paypal at paypal.me/ConejoValleyGuide.

So a few days ago we asked CVG Facebook followers to enter the drawing by reviewing the Topper’s Pizza Place menu at www.topperspizzaplace.com/menu and choose their pizza of choice. We decided to compile the results of these responses below.

• BBQ Chicken Pizza - mentioned 33 times

• Cheese Pizza - mentioned 14 times

• Chicken Ranch Dijon Pizza - mentioned 12 times

• Vegetarian Combination Pizza - mentioned 35 times

• Combo Pizza - mentioned 14 times

• Hawaiian Heat Pizza - mentioned 24 times

• Carnitas Chipotle Pizza - mentioned 16 times

• Pepperoni Pizza - mentioned 39 times

• Canadian Bacon and Pineapple Pizza - mentioned 4 times

• Sausage and Black Olive Pizza

• Spicy Garlic Italian Pizza - mentioned 9 times

• Meatinator Pizza - mentioned 7 times

• BCT Pizza (Bacon, Chicken, Tomatoes) - mentioned 3 times

• Meatball Pizza - mentioned 3 times

• Creamy Garlic Chicken - mentioned 12 times

• Italian Sausage Pizza - mentioned 2 times

• Canadian Bacon and Mushroom

• Jalapeno Combo Pizzas (with Mushroom, Pineapple, etc.) - mentioned 2 times

• Hot Honey Pizza - mentioned 15 times

• Buffalo Chicken Pizza - mentioned 3 times

• Sausage Combos with Olives, Onion and Mushrooms - mentioned 4 times

• Pineapple Pizza - mentioned 5 times

• Chicken and Bacon

• Chorizo Pizza

• Pepperoni Combos (with Bacon Bits , Olives, Pineapple, Sausage, Mushroom, Chorizo or Jalapeno) - mentioned 35 times

• Canadian Bacon Combos (with Red Onion, Chorizo, or Jalapeno) - mentioned 5 times

• Green Pepper and Tomato, Green Pepper and Mushrooms - mentioned 3 times

O'Gara Coach Announced Lamborghini Westlake Village is Now Open

O’Gara Coach has expanded to open its Lamborghini Westlake Village Showroom. The 2,400 sq ft showroom will house the newest releases of the Huracan, Urus and Aventador models. Lamborghini Westlake Village will also carry certified pre-owned models..

In addition to Lamborghini, O’Gara Westlake Village carries brands such as Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Genesis, Maserati and Rolls-Royce. Lamborghini Westlake Village is located at 3610 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks and will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The showroom is planned to open in early August and will be operating within CDC guidelines to maintain a safe and healthy atmosphere for our clients.

More on O’Gara Coach Westlake Village at www.ogaracoachwestlakevillage.com.

If anyone would like to buy me a Lambo, CONTACT ME! :)

Wingstop Coming Soon to Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks

The third tenant in the space previously occupied by Hooters at Janss Marketplace has been signed. Wingstop will be joining a drive through Starbucks and California Fish Grill at this future location. The existing building is being demolished to make room for new construction. My guess is we’ll see the new eateries opening in mid-2021, but we’ll see.

Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Followers Chime In On Favorite Dishes at Country Harvest in Newbury Park

With the latest Stay at Home Order shutting down inside service at local eateries in the Conejo Valley and throughout Ventura/LA Counties once again, we decided to take it upon ourselves to do a little something that would help promote local eateries and have a bit of fun.

Since mid-July,, we’ve been raising funds from Conejo Valley Guide social media followers and using proceeds raised to purchase gift cards at local Conejo Valley area eateries (that in turn were suggested by CVG Facebook Page followers). As of August 1st, we have raised over $1,900 from 113 individuals and organizations. If every social media follower gave a $1, we’d have well over $40,000 earmarked for local business!

To give to this fund, and every $1 helps, donate via credit card at bit.ly/CVG Fund or via Paypal at paypal.me/ConejoValleyGuide.

Our first gift card drawing was on July 22nd, for a $50 gift card at Country Harvest, 3345 Kimber Drive, Newbury Park. We asked folks to pick an item from Country Harvest’s menu to enter the drawing. Here’s a compilation of the responses for some food for thought (in no particular order):

• Fresh Garden Pita with Grilled Chicken and Avocado added

• Liver and Onions

• Chicken Marsala

• Eggs Benedict - mentioned 11 times (including Seafood Benedict, Bacon & Avocado Benedict, California Benedict)

• Steak Sandwich

• Cobb Salad - mentioned twice

• Turkey Dinner

• Breakfast Burrito - mentioned 8 times

• Belgium Waffles with Strawberries - mentioned 6 times

• Wahoo Fish Salad - mentioned twice

• Lemon Chicken Avocado Sandwich

• Chicken and Waffles - mentioned twice

• Meatloaf - mentioned twice

• Fish & Chips - mentioned 5 times

• Fried Chicken - mentioned twice

• Caesar Salad

• Shrimp Scampi- mentioned twice

• Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry - mentioned twice

• Country Fried Steak and Eggs - mentioned 7 times

• Steak and Eggs

• Hot Pastrami on Rye

• Country Skillet Breakfast - mentioned 4 times

• Tri Tip Sandwich or Dinner - mentioned twice

• Jumbo Shrimp Salad

• French Toast Platter - mentioned 3 times

• Burger and Curly Fries or Zucchini Fries - mentioned twice

• Pancakes, Bacon and Sausage - mentioned 7 times (including, banana, blueberry, walnut and granola)

• Chicken Waldorf Salad

• Cheesecake

• French Dip Sandwich - mentioned twice

• Philly Cheesesteak

• Club Sandwich - mentioned 3 times

• Country Biscuit Breakfast - mentioned 4 times

• Tuna or Turkey Melt with Avocado - mentioned twice

• Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

• Pot Roast - mentioned twice

• Patty Melt - mentioned twice

• Croissant Breakfast Sandwich - mentioned 3 times

• Strawberry Shortcake

• Chicken Salad Pita

• Blackened Salmon Caesar

• Bacon Swiss Burger

• Corned Beef Hash Breakfast - mentioned twice

• Avocado Toast - mentioned 3 times

• BBQ Chicken Wrap

• Health Nut Sandwich

• Garden Burger Platter

• Quiche

• Taco Salad

• Cilantro Chicken Salad

• Ham Steak Breakfast

As of August 1st, we have given away gift cards 11 days in a row on the CVG Facebook Page and this will continue until we have spent all funds raised. At this point, it will be at least another two or three weeks of drawings! Having some fun with this!

Learn more about Country Harvest, which has operated in Newbury Park since May 27, 2002, at www.countryharvest.restaurant or call 805.375.4598.

Agoura Wine & Beer Co. Coming Soon to Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills

Agoura Wine & Beer Co. is under construction at the Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills. The sign can be seen from the back entrance off of Agoura Road. No other information at this time but they do have an Instagram account (@agourawine).for updates. (Thanks to Gregory L for the heads up.)

Chakaa Tea Cafe Coming Soon to Newbury Park

The Chakaa Tea Cafe sign is up in the Walmart/Walgreens center at 520 N. Ventu Park Road, Suite 140, Newbury Park, in the former home of Rave Organics Cafe. No other information at this point, so stay tuned.

Camarillo Public Library Currently Offers Curbside Pickup Service

Since June, the Camarillo Public Library has offered Curbside Pickup Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Curbside pickup works as follows:

• Request materials online or by calling 805-388-5222.. Requests are limited to 10 items due to high demand.

• Once you have been notified via email, phone or text, that your items are ready, park in a numbered space.

• Call 805-388-5222, provide staff your name, library card number and parking space number.

• Stay in your vehicle and your items will be delivered to you.

Items are due back in 3 weeks and must be returned using the drive-up book drops . Items will be quarantines for 4 days before being marked as returned (which will not result in late fines).

More information at camarillolibrary.org/content/curbside-service.

The Grant R. Brimhall Library in Thousand Oaks Offers Curbside Pickup Service

The Grant R. Brimhall Library in Thousand Oaks has been offering curbside pickup service, where you can pick up library materials that you placed a hold on on the library’s website or by phone. Anyone with a Thousand Oaks Library card can use the service.

The way it works is to log in to the library’s catalog at discover.tolibrary.org and request a hold on the items you want. You will be notified when the items are ready for pickup in your account, then have seven days to pick up your items. You may also request the hold by calling 805-449-2660 weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Curbside pickup is available Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m. to p.m. Not available Wed/Sun.

To pick up the items, follow the signs to the Greeter Station and place your library card, barcode side up, or your California driver’s license on the right side of your dashboard.

At the Distribution Station, library staff will place your items either in your trunk or your right rear passenger window.

DVDs and BluRay discs will be available for curbside checkout, fee free, during this period.

Items may be returned in the drive-up book drops and go through a one day quarantine period.

The Newbury Park Branch Library remains closed until further notice for both pickups and returns.

www.tolibrary.org