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Five Guys Burgers and Fries closed its doors earlier this week at 487 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks, which means the only remaining Ventura County location is at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard. www.fiveguys.com
Basta Thousand Oaks announced today they will be hosting a grand opening "special taste" on Thursday, December 5th around 6pm at 299 Thousand Oaks Boulevard. "Everyone’s welcome—bring your friends, your family, and your love for our New Location Opening. Let’s make it an unforgettable celebration!" Learn more at www.bastaagoura.com/thousand-oaks. (818) 865-2019
Basta Thousand Oaks will be open for regular dining starting December 6th.
All Fired Up Mongolian Grill in the Palm Plaza at 2691 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard will be serving its final stir-fry plate next Wednesday, November 27th. The current owner would like to thank the community for its support over the years, going back to 1971 (previously Wok N South and Lusty's Mongolian BBQ...but the recipes have remained the same over the years). www.allfiredupmongoliangrills.com
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announces its new exhibit, “Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition,” that will open on November 22nd. The exhibit will mark the Dead Sea Scrolls' return to the U.S.A. for the first time in almost a decade and will celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in modern history. It offers visitors a firsthand experience of the ancient manuscripts from the collections of the Israel Antiquities Authority and their profound implications for our understanding of the history, culture, and religious practices of ancient Judaism and the early foundations of Christianity. The Scrolls will be shown in a way they have never been seen before, integrating the latest cutting-edge technology that is exposing new secrets being revealed.
Highlights of the exhibit include the Magdala Stone, the Sea of Galilee Boat, often referred to as the "Jesus Boat,” as well as many never-before-toured artifacts.
The Dead Sea Scrolls, believed to date back to around 250 BCE to 68 CE and discovered between 1947 and 1956 in caves near the Dead Sea, are a collection of ancient Jewish manuscripts that have impacted the world’s understanding of history, religion and culture. Many of the scrolls in this rotating exhibit have never been seen outside Israel. Of the first fragments to be displayed are one sheet of the Great Psalms Scroll from Cave 11, dating back to the 1st century CE and written in square Hebrew script, still in use to this day. The exhibit will feature around 200 artifacts from Israel's National Treasures of the Israel Antiquities Authority, including:
● The Magdala Stone, which dates to the Second Temple Period, features intricate carvings of the Temple. These carvings provide insights into the role of synagogues as sacred spaces prior to the Temple's destruction and showcase the earliest known synagogue images of the Temple Menorah.
● The Sea of Galilee Boat, often referred to as the "Jesus Boat," a 1st-century CE fishing boat discovered in 1986 along the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. Unearthed during a severe drought, the reconstruction measures 27 feet in length and 7.5 feet in width and includes wood from the original vessel.
● The Psalm Scroll, the most substantial and well-preserved manuscript of Psalms of the thirty-six discovered in the Qumran caves. The Psalm Scroll is a rare find, as it contains several Psalms not found in the Hebrew Bible. These include two on display, focusing on the greatness of King David. The first focuses on his wisdom, attributing to him the writing of Psalms. The second, told in first person, describes the manner in which David was chosen and anointed as the monarch of Israel.
● Ossuaries, small stone receptacles used for secondary burial. They represent burial practices unique to the Second Temple Jewish population, bearing decorative reliefs and inscriptions. These ossuaries teach us about early Jewish beliefs regarding the afterlife, as well as the importance social structure given to family life and death.
● Objects from Masada, a natural fortress in the Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea, a key site in the struggle between Jewish rebels and the Roman Empire almost two thousand years ago. Items on display include Aramaic, Hebrew and Latin ostraca—small potsherds bearing writing, botanical remains such as pomegranate peels, walnut shells and olive pits; and imported textiles.
● Tyrian shekels, that were minted in Tyre, were the only coin accepted as the annual Temple tax, mentioned in the New Testament, and contributed by males above 20 years old.
This limited-time exhibit is almost two years in the making, curated by Dr. Risa Levitt, Dr. Orit Shamir, Dr. Joe Uziel, and Navit Popovich-Geller. The show is expected to draw visitors from all over the United States, created by the Israel Antiquities Authority from the collections of the National Treasures.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ReaganLibrary.com/DeadSeaScrolls.
Frankie's Breakfast Burritos is coming soon to the Roadside Plaza at 28708 Roadside Drive in Agoura Hills in what was previously Lemon Tree Chinese Cuisine. This is the same plaza that the old Yamato was located at. Follow them for updates on Instagram @frankiesburritos
Speaking of burritos, there are over 40 Mexican eateries in and around the Conejo Valley compiled at THIS LINK.
TRU Bowl Superfood Bar is coming soon to 30819 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village, next to Muzen Sushi, in the North Ranch Gateway (TJ Maxx) plaza. TRU Bowl offers custom Açaí Bowls, juices, smoothies and coffee. Visit www.trubowl.com for more information.
Go Fish Sushi announced today that it will be opening its new Thousand Oaks location at 299 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard (part of the Santal Thousand Oaks apartment development, and across the street from Tarantula Hill Brewery) tomorrow, Friday, November 15th, at 11 a.m. Go Fish's original location continues to operate at the Simi Valley Town Center. Learn more at www.gofishsushibar.com.
Smoke from the Mountain Fire seen from Rancho Potrero Open Space in Newbury Park
The Mountain Fire was first reported at just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6th, near Somis, in the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road. Due to the extremely high Santa Ana winds, it quickly jumped across Highway 118 towards Camarillo and as of Thursday night grew to 20,484 acres burned at 5% containment. The fire has destroyed at least 132 structures and damaged another 88 structures as of Thursday evening. Visit vcemergency.com for details regarding evacuation orders, emergency shelters, road closures, and more. Information hotline is 805-465-6650. Or call 2-1-1 for assistance.
Fire Updates
As of 8:50 a.m. Saturday, November 9th, the fire is at 20,630 acres with 17% containment.
As the night of Monday, November 11th, fire at 42% contained. Out of 894 inspections to date, 82 structures damaged and 192 destroyed.
As of 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, fire is 54% contained at 20,630 acres. 90 structures damaged, 207 destroyed.
As of the morning of Thursday, November 14, acreage unchanged, 82% contained, 25 structures damaged, 240 structures destroyed.
Recovery Efforts
The County of Ventura, in partnership with the Ventura County Community Foundation, has established an emergency fund accepting donations to support community members and local nonprofit organizations most affected by the Mountain Fire. The Ventura County Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund is open for giving at vccf.org/donate, and is dedicated to supporting individuals and nonprofit organizations that provide essential aid to those most affected in times of crisis. One hundred percent of contributions go directly toward relief efforts, focusing resources on those who need it most.
If you were impacted by the fire, the Ventura County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VC VOAD) asks that you complete a needs assessment at https://icfs.communityos.org/gethelpventuracounty to get help.
Ventura County Recovers website covers recovery information at www.venturacountyrecovers.org
Fox Fine Jewelry is offering a free diamond necklace to anyone whose home was damaged or destroyed by the Mountain Fire. Necklaces also available for sale, with 50% of proceeds donated to the VC Community Foundation. www.foxfinejewelry.com/pages/mountain-fire-free-necklace
Individual GoFundMe Pages
If you are seeking to donate directly to individuals impacted by the Mountain Fire, there are over 50 GoFundMe fundraisers established over the last 7 days (as of November 9th) at https://www.gofundme.com/s?q=%22mountain+fire%22&time-period=7 (NOTE THAT WE HAVE NOT VETTED EACH FUNDRAISER. USE YOUR OWN DUE DILIGENCE.)
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