Teens to discuss Bradbury book
     The "Book Scene 4 Teens" book discussion group will next examine "Fahrenheit 451," Ray Bradbury
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Fireworks firm under fire
     Calabasas City Councilman Barry Groveman doesn
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Parks and recreation department seeks ‘mystery lady’ who planted coastal oak trees in Oak Park
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By Lori Porter
     Rancho Simi Parks and Recreation is concerned over 13 coastal oaks that were recently planted in the vicinity of North Oak Hills Drive and Medea Creek Lane by a "mystery lady."
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LVUSD to offer early retirement program
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By Stephanie Bertholdo
     For the third time in the history of Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD), a Supplemental Early Retirement Program (SERP) will be offered to veteran teachers. The last SERP ended this year.
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Meetings on mass transit scheduled
     The Metro San Fernando Valley Service Sector will host two community meetings this month to update the public on various transportation issues pertaining to Metro Bus service provided in the San Fernando Valley.
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Mothers’ group to meet in Westlake
     La Leche League of Agoura Hills will present mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and information for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers at 2:30 p.m. Fri., March 19 at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Drest Drive, Westlake Village.
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Braewood neighborhood wants to be gated in Calabasas
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By Michael Picarella
     Last night the Calabasas City Council was to discuss gating the Braewood neighborhood along Mulholland Highway near Freedom and Parched drives. Residents of Braewood have complained about youngsters loitering at Freedom Park all hours of the night and causing disturbances.
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Measure D4 in a Nutshell
Measure D4 was passed by voters on Tuesday in Oak Park Unified School District. Measure D4 will
     generate nearly $1 million per year to help OPUSD cope with major cutbacks from the state of California.
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Car crashes in Agoura Hills
     LISA ADAMS/The Acorn PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY-At about 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, a 45-year-old female motorist was driving eastbound on Thousand Oaks Boulevard near Reyes Adobe Road when she lost control of her Toyota Camry.
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Calabasas to consider plan for 40 new homes
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By Michael Picarella
     The Calabasas Planning Commission will discuss at its meeting next Thursday night a request to construct 40 clustered, market rate, single-family homes at 4240 Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas.
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Winners chosen in city’s SpringFest logo design contest
     Three students have been chosen as winners of the "SpringFest Logo Design Contest" sponsored by the Agoura Hills Department of Community Services.
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Agoura Hills approves crossing guard for T.O. Boulevard, Lake Lindero Drive
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By Stephanie Bertholdo
     The Agoura Hills City Council last week approved hiring a crossing guard for the intersection of Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Lake Lindero Drive for the remainder of this school year.
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Measure E in a Nutshell
     Measure E was passed by voters on Tuesday in Las Virgenes Unified School District.
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North Ranch artist enchanted by elephants
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By Billie Owens
     For artist Patricia Mason Sica, the majestic African elephant has become her muse. Her intricate drawings of the endangered creature mix realism with poignant detail.
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Art on display
     OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA--Landscape artist Hans Kegler, left, shows Christina Johnson one of his oil on canvas paintings, titled "Field of Passion No. 2." Artists of The Promenade display and sell their work the last weekend every month at the Westlake Promenade on the corner of T.O.
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Arbor Day to be celebrated in Calabasas
     The city of Calabasas Tree Board and the Santa Monica Mountains Restoration Trust will host a family-oriented Arbor Day celebration from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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"The Passion of the Christ"
     
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Debate to address U.S. military
     Is a military draft fair? Is a voluntary military fair? Should universities and colleges have ROTC programs? Is military reserve duty justified in what it requires of reservists?
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Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion’ inspires introspection
Special to The Acorn
By Eileen Workman
     What
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Excursion to explore architecture
     The city of Calabasas Community Services Department is offering an excursion open to senior adults to explore "Architectural L.A." from 9 a.m.
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Friendship Circle puts teens in contact with special kids
Innovative Chabad program a
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By Lori Porter
     Many local children can now sing those familiar lyrics "I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends" with conviction, thanks to a Chabad of Agoura program called the Friendship Circle.
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Course instructors needed
     The city of Calabasas is seeking new course instructors for their recreation classes and workshops. Instructors are needed for all types of classes and workshops designed for a wide range of interests and ages, from toddlers to seniors.
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Vendors sought for event
     In celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Day and the city of Thousand Oaks
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It’s time to get your banner
     The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services and The Acorn Newspapers are pleased to announce that the 2004 Summer "Concerts in the Park" series banner promotion is underway.
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Dole becomes title sponsor of Great Race
     Dole Food Company in Westlake Village has become the title sponsor of Las Virgenes
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Spring is in the air at this home, garden show
     The 12th annual Ventura County Spring Home & Garden Show will be presented from Fri., March 19 through Sun., March 21 at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura.
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L.A. County to review Santa Monica Mountains general plan
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By Michael Picarella
     Citizens of Los Angeles County can help protect the Santa Monica Mountains, among other areas, from large-scale developments.
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Administrative building to get facelift in Westlake
     Westlake Village city council members approved at a recent meeting a proposal to remodel the Westlake Lake Management Administrative (WLMA) office building.
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