Here Comes Christmas Now that Halloween is over, let the Christmas season begin.
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New books help kids deal with adversity
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
     There are some new kids in town and they're on a mission to help their 3- to 6-year-old peers navigate life's ups and downs.
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Council member pushes for run participation
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
     The third Annual Calabasas Classic 5K and 10K runs are fast approaching, and City Councilmember Mary Sue Maurer said she hopes residents will come out and support the good causes that the races support.
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Many Mansions fundraiser produces many smiles
     GOOD CHOICE- Sierra Reed, 5, of Westlake Village is ready to purchase one of more than 700 bowls on display at the Many Mansions fundraiser held recently at Calamigos Ranch. Local students and residents donated bowls they had hand painted to be sold at the event.
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Triunfo YMCA names 2006 Volunteer of the Year
     Kenny Simpson is the Triunfo YMCA's 2006 Volunteer of the Year, executive director Ronnie Stone announced.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers sizzle
     CHAMPS-The AYSO Region 4 U-16 girls Red Hot Chili Peppers won all of their eight playoff games, earning first place in AYSO Area 10E which includes teams from Moorpark, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Malibu and Agoura/Westlake. Pictured back row, from left, Melissa King, Rebekah Smith, Rachel Hines, Alison Berman, Gabriella Bruno, Coach Joe Mainardi, Molly Wienstein, Liz Cornelison, Alisyn Walsh and Nicole Mainardi. Front from left, Brianna Fischer, Ciara Zeolla, Kristina Banfield, Sarah Friedman, Karen Kaye and Ashley Hanson.
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