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Le Pain Quotidien at The Commons at Calabasas recently closed its doors. That leaves the Westlake Village location at 2728 Townsgate Road the sold remaining Le Pain west of Woodland Hills.
RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
SET TO RE-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
LIBRARY TO RE-OPEN ON MAY 26, 2021
AFTER 14 MONTHS OF CLOSURE
MEMBER DAY AND 1ST RESPONDERS’ DAY ALSO ANNOUNCED
Today, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute announced that after being closed for 14 months due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Reagan Museum will finally reopen its doors to the public on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
When the Reagan Museum reopens on May 26, it will begin by operating Wednesday through Sunday each week (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). The Museum WILL BE OPEN ON MONDAY, MAY 31 FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
To help ensure social distancing guidelines, it is recommended that guests pre-purchase their tickets in advance at www.ReaganLibrary.com/Tickets. No additional service fees will be added.
Due to the new CDC guidelines issued May 14, 2021, guests that are fully vaccinated do NOT need to wear masks (according to the CDC, people are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second shot in a 2-dose series, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine).
New at the Reagan Library since it was last open:
The Reagan Library’s indoor restaurant has been completely remodeled and expanded, making it more spacious inside with more options on how and where to order.
The Reagan Library’s outdoor terrace, adjacent to the café and Museum Store has been completely remodeled to create an all-outdoor seating experience, complete with chairs, couches, tables and umbrellas.
A new Abrams M1 Main Battle Tank has been added to the Museum’s outdoor Peace Through Strength Pavilion.
The Museum store has been redesigned to allow for more social distancing.
The frequency of air filter replacement and HVAC system cleaning has been increased and fresh air exchange is now maximized across the campus. The Reagan Museum is by far the largest museum in the Presidential Library System providing ample room for safe distances between visitors. The Reagan Library also has some of the highest air movement and filtration available. According to researchers at the Berlin Institute of Technology, the risk of COVID19 transmission is far lower in museums than any other indoor activity.
In-person events sponsored by the Reagan Foundation & Institute and facility rental events have resumed, including events for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and July 4th, as well as speaker events including events former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan on May 27, 2021, former Vice President Mike Pence on June 24, 2021, and former Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on July 26, 2021. More information on these events and more can be found at www.ReaganFoundation.org/Events.
MEMBER DAY:
On May 22, 2021, four days before the Museum reopens to the public, all Reagan Library members are welcome to visit the Reagan Library and tour the galleries. Lapsed members are also welcome to come to the Library, re-enroll, and then spend the day in the galleries.
Given the enthusiasm of the general public who have contacted the Reagan Library inquiring about its re-opening date, members are encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance at https://reagan.systemtickets.org/members-only-2021
1ST RESPONDERS’ DAY:
To thank all the 1st Responders and Health Care Workers who have worked tirelessly over the past 14 months keeping our communities safe and healthy, the Reagan Library will host a “1st Responder’s Day” on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Each person may bring up to three guests for a free visit to the Reagan Library on this day.
1st Responders are encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance at https://reagan.systemtickets.org/first-responder-2021/. Upon arrival at the Reagan Library, proof of employment will be required.
THE REAGAN FOUNDATION AND LIBRARY:
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is the nonprofit organization created by President Reagan himself and specifically charged by him with continuing his legacy and sharing his principles - individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy and national pride. The Foundation is a non-partisan organization which sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, CA, the Reagan Center for Public Affairs, the Presidential Learning Center, The Air Force One Pavilion and the award-winning Discovery Center, as well as the Reagan Institute, which carries out the Foundation’s work in Washington, D.C.
The Reagan Library houses over 55 million pages of Gubernatorial, Presidential and personal papers and over 60,000 gifts and artifacts chronicling the lives of Ronald and Nancy Reagan. It also serves as the final resting place of America’s 40th President and his First Lady.
Cork Dork Wine Bar is opening its doors in Westlake Village in the North Ranch Pavilions plaza (next to Rustico at 1125 Lindero Canyon Road) this Thursday, May 20th.
"Cork Dork is a boutique wine bar offering enchanting local beers, over 40 different wines by the glass, including unique ounce by ounce selections. Additionally, Cork Dork sources local sustainable meats, dairy and produce as the building blocks of our mouthwatering modern California cuisine"
Learn more and reserve a table at www.corkdorkwinebar.com
Country Harvest has served down home cooking to the local community of Newbury Park in the Conejo Valley for nearly 20 years.
A second Country Harvest will be opening this June at 252 W. Los Angeles Avenue, Unit B in Moorpark.
Updates at www.facebook.com/CountryHarvestMoorpark.
UPDATE 10/23/21: Now open.
The former Papa John's at the Oakbrook Plaza in Thousand Oaks (Arboles and Erbes) will be opening this summer as Valentino's Take & Bake Pizza. This will be the 3rd Valentino's location - others at Main and Seaward in Ventura and the Las Posas Plaza in Camarillo. Baked pizza, take and bake pizza, sandwiches, salads, subs and more. www.valentinosgourmet.com
The City of Camarillo is pleased to announce the modified reopening of the Camarillo Public Library (4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo) on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
The Camarillo Public Library, which has been closed since March 14, 2020, due to the state of emergency arising from the spread of COVID-19, will reopen to the community beginning Tuesday, April 27, 2021. The hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Curbside service will continue with modified hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., which is consistent with the current peak use of curbside service.
Visitors will be allowed to browse bookstacks and check out physical materials from all areas of the library including the fiction, non-fiction, young adults, and children sections. In addition, each area will have pre-selected book bundles available for quick access and checkout. Books and other physical materials returned or handled by the public will be held in quarantine for 48-hours before being returned to shelves, consistent with state guidelines.
Both visitors and staff will be required to wear masks. Physical distancing protocols will be enforced, and furniture and chairs will be rearranged to ensure proper distancing. The use of plexiglass barriers will be used in areas where person-to-person interaction is likely to occur.
Cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing will be conducted throughout the day. The number of available library computers has been reduced to provide for proper distancing, and a time restriction of one hour per user per day will be imposed. Access to printers, copy machines, and Wi-Fi will be available.
In-person library programming and private events remain unavailable at this time and will be evaluaed and expanded as conditions improve. The literacy program and Russell Fischer Business Collection will continue to be offered as virtual services, and a virtual summer reading program will be added to encourage students in maintaining reading and comprehension skills during their summer break. For more information on services and programs offered at the Camarillo Public Library, visit camarillolibrary.org.
The 2nd of 3 dining establishments that have replaced the former Hooters location at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks opened today. And on a down stock market day, Wingstop stock (NASDAQ: WING - what else?) was up .41%….perhaps because of this new Conejo Valley location. Or perhaps not :)
Wingstop wings come with an assortment of flavors…mild, garlic parmesan, hot lemon, hickory smoked BBQ, lemon garlic, atomic, Hawaiian, spice Korean, original hot, lemon pepper, mango habanero, bayou BBQ, cajun and Louisiana rub.
Learn more at www.wingstop.com.
Eddie’s Grill recently opened at 5101 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, offering burgers, wraps, salads, appetizers, vegetarian sandwiches and more. Here’s their mouth-watering assortment of charburgers:
Charbroiled Burger
Bacon Loaded Burger
Blu & Mushroom Burger
The Spicy Kick Burger
Hawaiian Burger
The Western Burger
Fajita Fiesta Burger
Santa Barbara Burger
Ortega & Swiss Burger
Eddie’s Patty Melt
Hot Cadillac
Learn more at eddiesgrills.com.
Lee & Associates Closes $7.5 Million Industrial Lease Transaction in Thousand Oaks
Transaction is part of aggressive expansion plans by K1 Speed, the world's largest electric indoor kart operator
Lee & Associates- LA North/Ventura, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm, completed a lease for a 50,000 SF, one-story industrial building located at 770 Lawrence Drive, Thousand Oaks, which will be the new home for K1 Speed, the world’s largest electric indoor karting operator.
Mike Tingus, President of Lee & Associates- LA North/Ventura and Grant Fulkerson, SIOR, Principal, represented the landlord BM Properties, while Lee & Associates Riverside’s Rocky Moran, Vice President represented K1 Speed in the transaction, which has an aggregate value of approximately $7.5 million on a 10-year lease term.
“Given there are no other indoor racing venues currently operating nearby, this is an ideal place for K1 Speed as they continue their aggressive expansion plans throughout California and beyond. This building was an ideal fit in every way and had the ideal form and function K1 Speed was looking for,” said Rocky Moran. “With more than 50 locations already, this was a natural addition for what is now, with COVID, a pent-up demand for something fun for almost every person, from any walk of life to participate in.”
K1 Speed is the industry leader in electric kart racing serving the general public and offering corporate events. This popular service will fulfill a void left by a similar use that formerly operated in the market.
“Rocky Moran of Lee & Associates helped us with one of our first 50-acre land acquisitions for our premier outdoor facility many years ago and we’ve grown substantially with them on our team,” said David Danglard, owner of K1 Speed. “There is no question that they understand our needs and actively search throughout the country to seek out prime locations for our brand. Given they have 50+ offices throughout the United States, it is easy to partner with them to find new locations for us.”
Founded in 2003 by David Danglard and Susan Danglard, K1 Speed first opened up in San Diego, California. Today, they operate 46 locations around the United States, Canada, Mexico South Korea, Puerto Rico, Italy, China and France.
Built in 1984, the industrial building is located close to numerous retail amenities and has easy access to highway 101 and shall serve neighboring communities of Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, Agoura Hills and Camarillo. The building includes a 2.2-acre site, ample parking, over 20’ ceiling heights and just underwent a major rehab.
More on K1 Speed’s soon to open Thousand Oaks location at www.k1speed.com/thousand-oaks-location.html. They anticipate a late summer 2021 grand opening date.
About Lee & Associates Investment Services Group, Inc.
Celebrating 40 years of leadership excellence in commercial real estate, Lee & Associates is the largest broker-owned firm in North America with locations across the U.S. and Canada. With more than 900 brokers nationwide, Lee & Associates provides a wide range of specialized commercial real estate services on a local, regional and national level. Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura, Inc. provides industrial, office, retail, and multifamily/investment and development land brokerage services across the San Fernando Valley, Conejo Valley, Antelope Valley, and throughout Ventura County. For more information, visit lee-associates.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.com.
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