Thousand Oaks Navigation Center, Thrive Grove Ribbon Cutting on May 7th

The Thousand Oaks Navigation Center, Thrive Grove, is set for a ceremonial ribbon cutting on May 7th, 2025. Thrive Grove will serve as a critical access point and gateway to assist individuals experiencing homelessness.

Thrive Grove features 30 beds and planned space for an additional 20 beds in a future phase. The onsite support and services offered by Hope the Mission will help individuals transition to a more permanent housing environment.

Services that will be administered at Thrive Grove will include meals, case management, laundry and hygienic facilities, computer stations, connections to behavioral health, drug and alcohol treatment programs, and workforce training.

Thrive Grove is located at 1205 Lawrence Drive in Thousand Oaks.

The City was awarded $5.8 million in grant funding to support the construction and operations of the Navigation Center.

Learn more at toaks.gov/thrivegrove.

Erewhon is Coming to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks in the Summer of 2026

Erewhon is coming to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, with an anticipated grand opening date in the summer of 2026. This will be Erewhon's first Ventura County location, offering organic produce sourced from regional farms, like Apricot Lane Farms and Harry's Berries.

Erewhon is an independent, family-owned Certified B Corp and Certified Organic Retailer with 10 locations across Southern California, providing organic, ethically-sourced food since 1968. Learn more at erewhon.com.

Purrrlandia Cat Lounge & Cafe to Open Soon in Thousand Oaks

The Purrrlandia Cat Lounge & Cafe sign is up and the doors will be opening soon. Located next to Whole Foods at 728 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks. Purrrlandia will offer sessions with adoptable rescue cats. If you're looking to be one of the first to experience this, they are currently pre-selling sessions at www.purrrlandia.com. The space is dedicated solely to adoptable rescue cats. Purrrlandia joins over 260 cat cafes across the country.