"The Hoax"
      D i r e c t e d b y : Lasse Hallstrom S t a r r i n g : Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, Hope Davis, Marcia Gay Harden R a t e d : R (for brief nudity, adult language) R u n n i n g t i m e : 116 minutes B e s t s u i t e d f o r
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'The Best of Doo Wop' performed
      LOLLIPOP KIDS- Oak Park High School choir members sing as The Larkins. From left, Laura Flessner, Kelli Kay, Rebecca Fondiler and Annee Berceir perform "The Best of Doo Wop" during the Barbershop Mania 2007 contest at the school last Wednesday. The Shakers, a quartet, was select...
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Dinner dance, auction to benefit Calabasas High
      Calabasas High School's music program will get a boost from the proceeds of a dinner, dance and auction scheduled at The Canyon in Agoura Hills. The April 29 event will feature dinner, dancing and a silent auction.
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Scrumptious scoop for 31 cents
      Local participating BaskinRobbins stores will offer a special 31 Cent Scoop Night celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. Wed., May 2. At this time, customers can choose any flavor and pay 31 cents plus tax for a 2.5-ounce scoop of ice cream.
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Calabasas Fine Arts Festival coming to town
Sculpture artist to display colorful vases
      The city of Calabasas will sponsor the 10th annual Fine Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., May 5 and 6 in the parking lot behind the Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento. Admission is free and on-site parking is $5. Proceeds will benefit the Calabasas Arts Council.
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Celebrating chili at Conejo Valley Days
      COOKIN'- A guest enjoys a steaming cup of chili at the Conejo Valley Days Chili Cook-off, a 30-year area tradition featuring 75 simmering pots of the spicy brew. This year's Chili Cook-off will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 29 at Conejo Creek Park. The annual Whiskeroo contest will also ...
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Restaurants join cancer fight
A percent of proceeds from day's receipts to supporAmerican Cancer Society
      The Alamo Bar & Grill restaurant will join Team Agoura Hills to raise funds for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life walkathon April 28 and 29 at Willow Elementary School. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of the day's proceeds to help in the fight against cancer.
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Comedy Sportz scheduled
      Agoura High School's Comedy Sportz team will present a night of interactive improvisation tomorrow, Fri., April 27, in the "G" Building, 28545 Driver Ave. The junior varsity team will perform at 6 p.m. and the varsity at 7 p.m. The show is suitable for all ages.
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Student art show slated
      A student art show will be presented at Pierce College from May 7 through 24 at the college's art gallery, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. A reception will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thurs., May 10. The annual student exhibition features artwork including painting, sculpture, drawing, illus...
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Play review
'The Producers' is a hit at Civic Arts
By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com
      One of the most successful Broadway musicals came to the Conejo Valley last week when "The Producers" completed a four-day run at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
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Casino Night at Yacht Club
      "Casino Night," a Blue Gavel scholarship fundraiser, will start at 6:30 p.m. Sat., May 12 at the Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Casino games will begin at 7 p.m. The evening will feature a no-host bar, party food and prizes, including trips to Laugh...
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      THURS., APRIL 26 Global Food Security Ventura County League of Women Voters meets 9:30 a.m., conference room, Camarillo Police Department, 3701 Las Posas Road. Guest speaker Linda Young, political science professor, Montana State University. Topic: food security in developing countrie...
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      Chili Cook-Off Conejo Valley Day's 32nd annual Chili Cook-off, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conejo Creek Park, Thousand Oaks. More than 50 chili types, music, bands, children's play area. "Whiskeroo Contest" for best beard, 1 p.m. $6 adults, children 12 and under free. (805) 371-8730.
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