Funds raised for people with illness
      IN A HURRY- - Runners hit their stride quickly at the start of the Calabasas Classic 10K race last Sunday at The Commons. More than 1,500 runners took part in the fourth annual races, which included a 5K and a family fun run.
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Medical marijuana meeting scheduled
      The patient advocacy group Safe Access Now will host a town-hall meeting for Ventura County's medical marijuana patients, their caregivers and advo cates from 4 to 6 p.m. Sun., Nov. 18 at Foster Library private meeting room, 651 E. Main St., Ventura.
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Lighting the night for Alzheimer's sufferers
      COMPASSION- Debra Swanson, executive chef at Sunrise Assisted Living of Westlake Village, holds a candle during Candles of Care, a national event sponsored annually by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, on Thursday evening. Many Sunrise residents, as well as the families ...
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Agoura fundraiser will help women's soccer pioneer
By John Loesing newstip@theacorn.com
      Jolly Cochetti, a Simi Valley resident and a pioneer on the U.S. women's soccer scene, is suffering from a brain tumor, and friends and teammates are hosting a garage sale and fundraiser Sat., Nov. 17 in Agoura Hills to help pay for her medical expenses.
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Free workshop
      The Foundation for Wellness Professionals will present a free community workshop on balancing hormones naturally at 7 p.m. Tues., Nov. 27 at the Oak Park Library conference room, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Participants will learn the causes of and non-drug solutions for PMS and menopau...
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Doctor presents at conference
      Dr. James Mulick, Agoura Hills orthodontist, participated in the 39th annual symposium for patients, parents and medical and dental residents on Nov. 3 in Santa Monica.
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Celebrities take to the green
      STARTING LINEUP- Sports celebrities participate in the second annual Stillpoint Family Resources golf tournament Nov. 5 in Calabasas. Stillpoint is a nonprofit organization started by Dr. Ross Porter in 1988 to provide affordable psychological services to families at risk...
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Depression group meets
      The Conejo Valley Depression Support Group meets in Oak Park at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Church of the Epiphany education building, Room 6, 5450 Churchwood Drive. The group provides information and encouragement. Dr. Stephen S.
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