Biblical tales for families to share
      A growing number of families are discovering that films of biblical tales are not only exciting, they're fun to experience together. To their delight, an increasing number of films in this genre have been released on DVD that are perfect for gift giving.
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Classes to introduce Judaism
      A three-session class, "A Taste of Judaism: Are You Curious?" is offered for adults who would like to explore Judaism's relevance in today's world. Classes will be at several locations in the Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley region. Participants are invited to explore the Jewish perspecti...
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Practice makes perfect
     YOUNG TALENT- Matthew Chen, 11, of Westlake Village prepares for his solo cello performance at the Westminster Presbyterian Church recently. The church was hosting a Youth Orchestra concert.
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Religious poetry contest
      The Christian Fine Arts Society is offering a $1,000 grand prize in a special religious poetry contest. There are 50 prizes in all totaling more than $4,000. There is no entry fee. The entry deadline is Sat., April 21. Poems may be on any subject using any style as long as there is a spiri...
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Friendship Walk raises $100,000
      The Conejo Valley Friendship Circle, a local nonprofit organization that pairs teenage volunteers with special needs children, raised more than $100,000 on March 18 during its second annual Friendship Walk. More than 500 people attended the 5K walk, which began on Canwood Avenue ...
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Called to the Torah
      Shani Esther Yakir was called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah March 10 at Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Shani is the daughter of Lisa Yakir of Woodland Hills and a seventh-grader at A.E. Wright Middle School in Calabasas.
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Following an age-old tradition
     PASSOVER KIDS- The children in Partners in Learning Judaica Enrichment Class prepare for their model Seder on Friday. The students reenacted the Passover story, complete with costumes and hand-made Haggadahs.
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Easter at United Methodist
      The Rev. Gary Alan Dickey's message for Easter Sunday will be "Stones That Easter Rolls Away," at identical 9 and 10:30 a.m. worship services April 8 at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Special music will be provided by the Easter choir wi...
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Christian Toastmasters meet Tuesdays
      Interested people are invited to participate in the new Christian Toastmasters club which meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in room C28 at the EV Free Church of the Conejo Valley, 999 Rancho Conejo Blvd., Newbury Park. There is no charge to attend.
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Adat Elohim hosts social
      Temple Adat Elohim will host a "Tuesday Social" for those 60 and over at 2 p.m. Tues., April 17 at Temple Social Hall, 24020 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The featured speaker will be Lisa Bock, outreach chairman for the temple. She will entertain with her presentation of "Chasidi...
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