Playtime is child's work
By Kristina Diener, PsyD Special to The Acorn
     Concerned about your child's choice of friends, especially if these "friends" exist in your child's mind? Worried that your 4-yearold is breaking toys, or your 10year-old twins draw identical faces on their dolls? Fear not, say experts, as pretend play really is the hallmark of healthy e
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End-of-life issues to be addressed
     The difficult but important need to identify and take control of endof-life issues is the topic of a seminar for seniors and their families from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., May 9 at the Senior Concerns Adult Day Center, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. The event is free and open to the public.
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Breast cancer support group to meet
     The Westlake After Breast Cancer Support Group is a peerfacilitated group that provides emotional support and information to those diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Natural pest control healthier for humans
     PATRICK SHELBY/Acorn Newspapers GARDEN WISDOM-At top, Master gardener Richard Blaisdell of Sperling Nursery in Calabasas fields a question about natural ways to repel insects during an open house and tour of the Oak Park Community Garden last Saturday morning. Bottom photo, Blaisdell holds a grub, one of many garden pests. The group has about 100 members growing a variety of plants and vegetables on 54 parcels. There are currently six parcels available for rent. For more information, please call (818) 735-9957.
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Oak Park students ride for diabetes research
     A group of students from Oak Park High School used their bicycles to
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Polio support group to meet
     The Post Polio Support Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sat., May 6 in the fireside room of United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. This will be an open meeting where members will share with those attending their "Handy Hints and Ideas."
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