A better reason to eat chocolates
      Americans consume about 13 pounds of chocolate per person each year. While recent news of chocolate's health benefits has no doubt eased the minds of many calorie-conscious consumers, there's an even better reason to feel good about a daily chocolate indulgence.
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Chabad hosts women's Shabbaton next weekend
      Chabad of the Conejo will host its ninth annual Women's Weekend Shabbaton from Fri. to Sun., Jan 19 through 21, at the Courtyard by Marriot in Oxnard. According to event organizers, a Shabbaton "is a weekend getaway where the sanctity and beauty of the Sabbath are upheld in an atmosphere of l...
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Services at Lutheran Church
      Westlake Lutheran Church has worship services every Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Child care is provided all morning. The church is at 2630A Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. For more information, call (805) 497-4888 or visit www. westlakelutheran.com.
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Learn the strategies of effective parenting
Seminar at month's end
      Heschel West and Congregation Or Ami will present Noel Janis-Norton's workshop on "Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting" at 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 31 at 26115 Mureau Road, Ste. B, Calabasas. The seminar will provide suggestions to parents on effective ways to gain cooperation from their childre...
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Christian women revisit good ole' days
      The West Valley Christian Women's Connection invite guests to a lunch and program on "Life in the Valley 1880s style" at 11:30 a.m. Thurs., Jan. 18 at the Woodland Hills Holiday Inn, 21101 Ventura Blvd. Angela Schwanz and Vivian Allen from the Leonis Adobe Museum will present "Life as...
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Valley Interfaith Council to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
      The Valley Interfaith Council will host the 19th annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Mon., Jan. 15 at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 15950 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m., followed by the program at 6 p.m. Music will be provided by s...
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