Young local artist showcases her Paris photography
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
      The photographs are haunting- strangely charming shots of young performers in a Parisian family circus. They show children doing a variety of activities, from hula hooping to back bending, while smiling eerily into the camera as they perform their tricks.
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Kids enjoy a magical summer playdate
      FUN SONGS- From left, Michelle Jefferson, vice president operations of Playdate Kids Publishing, and author and composer Tim Friedlander share numbers from their new series of children's sing-alongs at Barnes & Noble in Calabasas on Sunday. The new musical releases include "Island Potty Party," "Booger Boogie" and "The I Like Me Dance.
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Making healthy brown bag lunches for children returning to school
      Healthful school lunches combined with some surprises can get good grades from hungry students. Here are a few tips on how to not only add the energy children need to learn but flavor and fun to packed lunches. •Lollipop bouquet.
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Cleaning up for their school
      OOPS, WE DID IT AGAIN- Francis Mowry, 16, center, covers up an open window as Evan Rosenberg, 17, left and Nat Thompson, 18, hose down a car at the Agoura High School Associated Student Body car wash last Sunday at the high school. All three boys are from Westlake Village. Funds raised support various student activities throughout the school year. Classes resume Aug. 29.
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Local students earn degrees from Cal Lutheran
      The following members of the community received degrees at the 2007 commencement ceremonies at California Lutheran University.
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Calabasas offers babysitting, basketball programs
      The city of Calabasas community services department offers classes and other programs. For information, call (818) 880-6461 or stop by De Anza Park at 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas. •A babysitting class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 18 at De Anza Park.
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Youths, adults can sign up for roller hockey
      The Tri-Valley Roller Hockey League in Calabasas is taking youth, teen and adult registration for the fall 2007 roller hockey season. Registration deadline is Mon., Sept. 10. Leagues begin Sept. 18 and run through Jan. 27, 2008.
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