Keeping the home safe for everyone
      Family awareness of common hazards around the house should never take a vacation. To ensure days are free of any accidents and emergencies, the American Home Furnishings Alliance offers this quick home safety checklist. •In with the new. If you've purchased new outdoor furnishings, r...
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Program promotes parenting skills
      HAPPY TO HELP- Mia Chang, 2, of Newbury Park plays at the Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning while Westlake Women's Club members Kathy Farshidi, Kay Baumbach and Ann Nelson look on.The club donated $13,000 to the Neighborhood for Learning facility this summer.
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Time to prepare for fire season
      With the approaching Zaca Fire, county residents need to review and prepare for protecting their animals during the upcoming fire season. The Humane Society of Ventura County has plans in place to help with evacuations, but there is much the public can do in advance to safeguard their pets.
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Program encourages education for child-care workers
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      Debbie Blumenthal credits a little-known stipend program for child-care professionals with helping her get through college. The preschool director of Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks earned a bachelor's degree in childhood development earlier this year.
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Annual carnival coming to St. Jude
      St. Jude Catholic Church will host the annual "Country Time Faire" festival at 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. Sat., Sept. 15 and noon to 8 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16.
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