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Local couple checks in on charity
     Charity starts at home, says Agoura resident Lisa Sonne, founder of the home-based, nonprofit organization called Charity Checks.
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Give generously, but always be prudent
     More than one half of all charitable donations are made during the holiday season, but even the most generous among us would benefit from learning more about our charities
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Artist award
     Westlake Village artist Drew Mayerson
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For holidays, choose pets, computers wisely
     You have saved up some money and want to bring home something special for the holidays this year. You can
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Boat parade planned
     Electric boat owners in Westlake Village and surrounding communities are invited to enter the annual parade of decorated boats around Westlake Island at 6 p.m. Sun., Dec. 8.
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Senior citizens to take road trip to Riverside
     Seniors are invited to join a docent-led motor coach tour through historic Riverside from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 17. The bus will depart from the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
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Local women concerned about Argentina
     "Don
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Serving In Uniform
     Marine Corps Lance Cpl. J.B. Sweeney, son of Wendi M. Pattillo of Westlake Village, recently received a Meritorious Mast for outstanding service by being officially recognized by his commanding officer for superior performance.
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During holidays, shop for the best bargain
Save time, money
     With consumers soon to be blanketed by pre-holiday sales, holiday sales and post-holiday sales, the trick is to make sure the deal you
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Resident finds fulfillment in Costa Rica
Special to The Acorn
     When I first met Miss Chance Busik I was nearly decapitated by the monstrous Alaskan king crab she was flinging out the back of her refrigerated truck.
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Friend takes a chance abroad
     LIVING A NEW LIFE--Former Agoura resident Chance Busik enjoys spending time with a young friend in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
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Holiday spirit
     SIGN OF THE SEASON--Area residents were invited to the eighth annual Westlake Village Inn tree lighting ceremony last Friday. Actor Dick Van Dyke, left, entertains the audience with his stage antics, while David Bounce, above on right, and his daughter, Jennifer, look on.
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Holocaust survivor relives the horror
     A Nazi prisoner at the tender age of 16, a Holocaust survivor of four separate World War II prison camps, 75-year-old Ebi Gabor told an audience at Temple Adat Elohim last week, "We have to keep the memory.
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Get creative with your holiday wrapping
     Once the hustle-and-bustle of holiday shopping is over, it
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Adamson tours set for Malibu
     Special holiday tours of the historic Adamson House, located near Surfrider Beach in mid-Malibu at 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, will be presented at 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Fridays throughout December.
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Oak Park cheerleaders show off their winning spirit at contest
     CHEERS--The Elite All-Star Cheerleader Squad, a competitive team comprised of Oak Park girls from fourth through eighth grades, recently earned two first place awards at the season's first major competition, sponsored by U.S.
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Campers, counselors help less fortunate
     Campers and counselors from Camp Kinneret in Agoura Hills and Sunny Skies Day Camp in Agoura joined forces recently to create a happier holiday for less fortunate children through their participation in the "Sharing Smiles" program created by camp owner Harold Gordon last year.
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‘Cruise of Lights’ scheduled
     The city of Calabasas Community Service Department is offering a holiday bus excursion from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15.
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Future Foundation honors community members with CLvFFies
     More than 180 attendees gathered at Sherwood Country Club recently as the Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation held its second annual CLvFFie Awards to recognize exceptional acts of citizenship in the arts, business, health care, community service, education and public safety.
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Government careers not bad goal for kids
     Like every parent, I often talk with my kids about what they want to do when they "grow up." During these career conversations, I remind them of something that too few parents realize.
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Parents should include kids in fall cleanup
Children can learn much while raking up leaves with their parents
     Raking leaves doesn
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Children’s Bureau seeking adoptive parents
Orientation for single or married adults set for Tues., Dec. 10 at T.O. Library
     With nearly 120,000 children removed from their parents
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Conference to offer teen parents tips for parenting infants through age 3
     Cal State University Northridge will host a conference from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 7 titled "The Magic Years: Birth to Three" in the University Student Union on the east side of the campus off Zelzah St.
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Office holiday events are important
     Are you planning on attending your office holiday party? If not, you may be missing a career opportunity.
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Graphic designer joins T.O. firm
     Todd Wood has joined Thousand Oaks-based OnRamp Communications as a graphic designer. The company is a full service marketing communications firm specializing in high technology and business-to-business accounts.
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Women in construction congratulate members
     The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Simi-Conejo Chapter No. 254, recently congratulated several members for successfully earning the designation of Construction Industry Technician (CIT).
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