Clubs and Organizations


Oak Park Performing Arts Alliance

The purpose of the Oak Park Performing Arts Alliance (OPPAA) is to promote and support the performing arts in our community. We are an activity committee of the Community Foundation for Oak Park.  We focus on the drama, choir, band and Comedy Sportz programs at Oak Park High School. We are all volunteers, committed to supporting our children´s creative endeavors. In addition to holding fundraisers and selling refreshments at plays and concerts.

Our drama department puts on three performances each year (a Shakespeare play, a "Spotlight" play produced and directed by students, and a musical). Choir and band students are showcased in a Winter Concert and a Spring Concert. Our band and choir also performs at many offsite venues, including the Civic Arts Plaza and Disneyland.

Our Comedy Sportz "improv" team goes up against other high school teams in the style of Drew Carey´s "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Games are appropriate for all ages to attend. Home games are held once or twice a month.

All performances are on the Oak Park High School campus unless otherwise noted.
Donations in any amount are welcome. General meetings are held monthly at the high school.

If you would like more information, please contact OPHS at (818) 735-3300.

Oak Park Community Center Teen Council

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Teen Council shall be to investigate and make recommendations to the Recreational Programming and other matters of concern to the Oak Park Teens, and such other duties and functions as may be assigned to the teen council by the Oak Park Recreation Coordinators.

GOALS

• To encourage young residents to actively participate in the operations in Oak Park Recreation Center in a positive and productive manner.

• To provide a mechanism which facilitates communicate and spirit of involvement by youth in Oak Park.

• To provide a learning experience for Teen Council Members that is conductive leadership growth.

MEMBERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION

Appointments to the Teen Council shall be made by the designated school representative, and the Oak Park Recreation Supervisors. The Teen Council group shall consist of no less than seven (7) and no more than (16) members. Selection of members shall be as follows: One (1) representative from each grade level from 6th to 12th grade, (2) if male and female, and the remaining members are representatives at large totaling no more then (7). Representatives must be enrolled in Oak Park schools or reside as a resident in Oak Park.  Special attention will be given to ensure that the middle school and high school in Oak Park have some representatives on the Teen Council. 
Teens interested in representing their peers as members of Teen Council are encouraged to apply.  Activities, such as movie night, band jam, sports activities, special events, job fair and guest speakers are just some of the events they will be involved in.
Meetings will be held once a month for one hour (6:00-7:00 p.m.) at the Oak Park Community Center Nature Room at 1000 N. Kanan, Oak Park.  Each member will serve a one-year term and can serve up to two terms.  They must re-apply for the second year.
Interested youth in grades 6th-12th may apply.  Applications will be available at Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park High School, Oak View School, Independent School, and the Oak Park Community Center and on line at www.rsrpd.org.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teen Council members shall be required to do the following:

• Attend all Teen Council meetings and other Teen Council activities.

• Actively participate in at least one (1) Teen Council sub-committee, as approved.

• Solicit, receive, and relay to Oak Park Recreation Center input and suggestions about any matters of concern to the teens of Oak Park.

• Participate in publicity and promotional activities of the Teen Council. 

For information about the Teen Council, contact:

Westlake Agoura Girls Softball

In existence since 1984, the Westlake Agoura Girls Softball Association (WAGS) is one of California´s most prestigious softball programs and recognized across the country as a National softball powerhouse.  We provide all players from beginners to All Stars (ages 4 1/2-16) with the opportunity to learn and grow in this fun and exciting sport.  Professional clinics, certified coaches and an incredible environment are all part of the WAGS program!

Our Address:

Westlake Agoura Girls Softball
5699 Kanan Road #127
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
www.wags411.com

Agoura Youth Basketball Association (AYBA)

AYBA Mission Statement:

The Agoura Youth Basketball Association (AYBA) is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to helping youth build self esteem and self confidence through organized basketball.  The AYBA strives to educate and motivate each player to achieve their own individual level of success.  Character development is stressed through teamwork and sportsmanship remembering that the primary goal is for the children to have fun.  Coaches and volunteers will always conduct themselves as ethical role models focused on the welfare of the children of our community.

www.AgouraYouthBasketball.org

OPHS Comedy Sportz

Oak Park High School League

All Games are in the Pavilion at 7:30 P.M., except for our Fundraiser/Faculty Challenge which will start at 7:00 P.M. and a different entrance fee.
Admission -  Students  $3.00- Adults $5.00
Doors Open at 7:10 P.M.
At the OPHS Pavilion

OPHS Parent Faculty Club (PFC)

The Oak Park High School PFC is a group of parents and faculty working together to provide volunteer support and funding to our school. The money we raise goes directly to the needs of our classrooms and our campus. PFC parent volunteers work with our faculty and administrators behind the scenes to further enhance our children´s education. Through the PFC, parent supporters and volunteers can help enrich the educational experience of all students.
In addition to financial and volunteer support, PFC advocates education and communication and each year provides a series of free parent and student education programs. Annually PFC awards eight $500 scholarships to graduating seniors. Any senior with a GPA of 2.5 or above and plans for continued education is encouraged to apply. Additionally, PFC sponsors an Art Award competition for artistic seniors; the winning entry is placed on permanent display in the Oak Park Library. PFC publishes a detailed monthly online newsletter for parents and periodic email communication bulletins, as well as the annual Student Directory.
Learn more at: www.oakparkusd.org/164720422124923260/site/default.asp
The current PFC Board Officers are:
Gloria Morl PFC President
Shelly Resnick Vice President- Fundraising
Cheryl Green Vice President -Programs
Brigette Cofiell Treasurer
Jean Keaster Secretary
For information, contact gloriamorl@yahoo.com

How to Join the PFC

Parents are invited to join the OPHS PFC during fall Registration, but may join at any time throughout the school year. Membership is only $20 annually and that money is used to provide items, services and programs for the students, faculty, classrooms, and campus. Recent purchases by the PFC include lunch tables, science lab safety equipment, art easels, classroom TVs/DVDs, technology robot kits, weight room mirrors, animation software, geography culture grams, locker repairs, College Career Center fax machine, and school beautification, just to name a few. Parents benefit too, as PFC produces a variety of interesting and thought-provoking parent/student education programs each semester.

Download the current PFC Membership Form

OPHS Athletic Booster Club

EVERYONE is welcome to attend the ABC meetings!

Questions:  Please call Dhana Stevens: 818-707-0744

President: Dhana Stevens
Treasurer: Rose Covert
Secretary: Denise Arsht
VP of Membership: Linda Cohen
VP of Fundraising Committees: Shelly Resnick
Communications Coordinator: Suzie Bock

OPHS Key Club

The OPHS Key Club had over 60 OPHS kids as members this past year.  Key Club is an acronym for Kiwanis Educating Youth.
Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. What makes Key Club so successful is the fact that it is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities.
Today, Key Club exists on more than 5,000 high school campuses, primarily in the United States and Canada. Growth efforts, however, have taken the Key Club experience internationally to Canada, the Caribbean nations, Central and South America, and most recently to Asia and Australia.
Key Club International is an organization of individual Key Clubs and is funded by nominal dues paid by every member. Its officers are high school leaders elected by the members at district and International conventions. The organization offers a wide range of opportunities to its members:

• Leadership development

• Vocational guidance

• College scholarships

• Subscription to the KEYNOTER magazine

• Service-learning

• Personal enrichment

• Value-added member benefit programs

• Liability insurance coverage 

Originally, Key Club adopted as its motto, “We Build,” the same motto as its parent organization, Kiwanis International. In 1976, the organization opted to change its motto to “Caring – Our Way of Life” because these words more clearly conveyed members’ reasons for helping others.
Visit us at:
www.keyclub.org or www.cnhkeyclub.org

Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club

WON’T YOU JOIN OUR EFFORTS TO SERVICE OUR CHERISHED CONEJO VALLEY.  WE ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING THOSE IN NEED AND LESS FORTUNATE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

P.O. BOX 1791
Thousand Oaks, CA 91358
www.tokiwanis.org

Contact Brad Lewis   
bradlewis@earthlink.net  
818-889-2887   

MISSION

Our Broad Mission is to direct our club’s service hours and resources to bettering our local community, and support as best we can the objectives of the Kiwanis International organization, the Kiwanis Cal Nev Ha district, and our division 42.

While accomplishing this broad mission, we emphasize hand-on efforts because the camaraderie that occurs while working shoulder to shoulder.  We foster friendships that result while interacting at club meetings, club socials, and on service projects.

The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks is a volunteer community service organization that works together as a family-like group, and shares a feeling of accomplishment, education, fellowship, friendship, and charity.

We subscribe to moral/ethical values, believe in patriotic allegiance to our country, and care for both people in need as well as for each other.

We meet every Wednesday morning at the Plug Nickel Restaurant. 717 Lakefield Road in Westlake Village. We have a sumptuous buffet breakfast.  Our Meeting wraps up after an interesting and diverse speaker at around 8:50 AM. Our members leave each meeting with a smile on their face and a warm heart.

We are also the sponsoring Kiwanis Club for the Oak Park High School Key club.

www.keyclub.org

Rotary Club of Conejo Valley

The Rotary Club of Agoura Hills-Oak Park has merged with Rotary of Conejo Valley.  See below:
Rotary Club of Conejo Valley
Join the Rotary Club of Conejo Valley on Tuesday mornings at 7 AM for a delicious breakfast followed by a club meeting to discuss upcoming community service and fundraiser events. Be educated and entertained by our informative speakers.   Learn how you can get involved, give back to the community, and make new friends. The Rotary Club of Conejo Valley is actively seeking new members and welcomes all guests.  We meet in The Plug Nickel  Restaurant at 717 Lakefield Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361.
Rotary International is a volunteer organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. The main objective of Rotary is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world    Rotary also encourages high ethical standards in business and professions. Rotary clubs work to advance international understanding by partnering with clubs in other countries.
For more information, visit the Rotary Club of Conejo Valley website or call Frank Littman at (818) 307-8918.

Oak Park Newcomer's Club

This is a non-profit organization designed to promote friendships among the residents of our area and surrounding areas including Oak Park, Agoura, Calabasas, Westlake, etc…
Members are women of all ages, married and unmarried.
The group offers a great support network for women new to the area as well as existing residents.
Some of the group’s activities and interest groups include:

• Hiking Group

• Walking Group

• Bridge, Mah Jongg and Bunco groups

• Monthly Coffees and Lunches

• Holiday Activities

• Couples Progressive Potlucks

• Couples Cuisine

New groups are easily formed in response to demand.
During the year members and guests meet for casual coffees in the homes of members. There are both day and evening activities.  Dues are $12.00 per family per year.  A bi-monthly newsletter keeps members informed of upcoming events.  There’s no better way to get to know your community and neighbors than by participating.
For information on upcoming events, please call the membership chairman:
Joan Udani
(818) 991-6590

Friends of Oak Park Schools

What is the Friends of Oak Park Schools?

The Oak Park School District is very fortunate in many ways. We are very lucky to have some of the state’s best teachers and administrators. We are also fortunate to have dedicated parents who put countless hours of time in helping our teachers in and out of the classrooms.

Our local property taxes only provide about 1/3 of the funding for our schools in Oak Park with the bulk of the funding coming from the State of California. This ratio is true for most school districts in the state. We all know that funding to schools in our state over the last few years has not been sufficient to provide the necessary resources to deliver the high quality instructional program that our parents expect and our children deserve. In addition, Oak Park Unified School District has now become a “shrinking” district, which we anticipate this to be a trend for the next few years, and since we are funded “per pupil”, by the state, we face a continuing negative effect on our financial situation.

We are a community that has a strong tradition of sharing responsibility, especially when it comes to our children’s schools. But there is need to further supplement the funding that Oak Park schools receive. That is why we have established the “Friends of Oak Park Schools” as an educational foundation that will augment the resources available to our schools and preserve programs that are in danger of reduction, allow us to keep and maintain our quality staff, and provide our children with the best possible educational experience.

We appreciate the support of our community in both financial terms and in volunteerism.

If you would like to receive more information on how you can donate funds to Friends or assist us with our events or join our board, please contact us at 818-735-3270.

Friends of the Oak Park Library

The Friends of the Oak Park Library is a support group for the Oak Park Library on the campus of Oak Park High School.  This volunteer organization is an activity committee of the Community Foundation for Oak Park (www.oakparkfoundation.org).

Friends volunteers assist by conducting book sales to help fund library activities; organizing and conducting special events; hosting “reading nights” with guest writers and others; conducting computer training; managing the exhibit cases; and procuring photos of Oak Park for display in the library.

Oak Park residents who would like to join in helping the adults and children in the community by volunteering for Friends of the Library may contact Pete Rollo via email at prollo@pacbell.net .

Tax deductible donations to support Friends of the Oak Park Library may be made payable to the Community Foundation for Oak Park and sent to the Foundation at P.O. Box 291, Agoura Hills, CA  91376-0291.

The Friends of the Oak Park Library has opened its bookstore at the Oak Park Library.  A variety of books and other items are available for purchase.  All purchases support our library.  Drop by the bookstore at all hours that the Oak Park Library is open!
 

Chamber of Commerce

The Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce

Website: www.agourachamber.org
Phone: (818) 889-3150

The Chamber will host a recpetion at Infinity of Thousand Oaks
3570 E.Thousand Oaks Blvd
February 25, 5:30-8pm

Special guests will be Thousand Oaks Planning Commission Chairman Mark Lunn and State Senator Tony Strickland.

Oak Park Update is a chamber member and we encourage all businesses in the area to join and support the Chamber of Commerce.

The Agoura Oak Park Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce has the lowest dues of any chamber!

Only $295.00 per year, and only $1.00 for non-profits and HOA´S!