Agoura Charges Into Playoffs and Moms Talk Vaccinations

Valentine's set this week off to a sweet start. To honor the day, Patch filmed an at Willow Elementary. Momsday was complete with a and a Q&A with . Agoura High charged into , with big wins and tough losses. Patch offered ways to give back locally, to look into, and how to deal with . 

Here's a recap of what happened in Agoura Hills, as well as some announcements and upcoming events to look forward to. 

Editor's Picks:

This week's sparked a contentious discourse among our parent-readers. Moms Council member , who is a mother of a toddler, posed this question: Do you believe that parents who choose not to vaccinate their children have an obligation (moral, ethical, or otherwise) to notify other parents of their decision? Get caught up on the conversation , and feel free to add your opinion. The next Q&A will take place on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Our  quickly rose to top 5. Joni Eareckson, who became a quadriplegic at 17, is an international advocate for people with disabilities at 64 and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Agoura Hills' . If you have someone that you would like to recommend as a Patch Hometown Hero, please email daniellej@patch.com.

garnered some attention this week. With growth of the Internet use among students adding a whole new dimension to the age-old act of bullying, Agoura Hills mom Susan Pascal took it upon herself to learn how to deal with cyberbulling. Pascal spoke with a school counselor and sheriff's deputy to offer tips for keeping kids safe online.

Must See Video: 

Perhaps our most watched video this week was: . Students from Mr. Cantor, Mrs. Wisdom, Mrs. Fogelson and Mrs. Licht's classes gathered to serenade their parents with such classic hits as "L-O-V-E," "Love Me Do," and "World on a String." Patch got it all on .

Best in Columns:

Laura Moss stopped by a cheese making demonstration at for this week's . Guests enjoyed hors d'ouevres, samples of olive oil and basalmic vinegar. Tag yourself in our Facebook  photo gallery to let friends and family know you were "scene" in Agoura.

offered us an insightful look at the red-tailed hawk. Natural history specialist Meghan Walla-Murphy observed a Valley Oak tree on Cornell Road across the entrance from , where an active nest harbors a colorful display of courtship. 

In this week's , we found our favorite local charities in Agoura Hills. Our "five ways to give back" included buring , joining a  program, participating in , volunteering with , or donating to the . 

Mark Your Calendar:

Monday, Feb. 21 is Presidents Day. City facilities, including and the , will be closed in observance of the national holiday, so plan your day accordingly. 

City Council meets on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in . A public hearing will be held to introduce Ordinance No. 11-383 for first reading. The ordinance would amend the Zoning Ordinance by adopting new standards and definitions for mobile homes, community care facilities, single-room occupancy hotels, transitional housing, emergency shelters, and inclusionary housing requirements for condominium conversions. 

Friday, Feb. 25 marks opening day of Girl Scout cookie season. Troops will be setting up shop between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at  on Kanan Road, the  on Roadside Drive,  and  on Kanan Road. For a full list of cookie booth locations through Mar. 20, click here.