Family Men Don't Wear Name Brands
      Sick with Hitch Thanksgiving for many years has included a hefty lineup of Alfred Hitchcock films in my house. I love Hitch pictures, especially "Vertigo," "The Birds," "Rear Window," "North By Northwest" and "Psycho.
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Sumac students stack up for record
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Simple games are oftentimes the most fun for children. "Speed stacking" provides plenty of uncomplicated fun for children (and adults), and offers the added attraction of being a global competitive sport that also fulfills a physical education requirement.
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Westlake Junior Women's Club hosts boutique for local charities
Items were sold to raise money for a variety of worthy causes
      The Westlake Junior Women's Club held its 26th annual Gingerbread Fundraising Boutique Nov. 15 and 16 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Westlake Village. Patrons arriving early in the morning of Nov. 15 attended the "Candy Cane Lane" VIP reception, which included a continental breakfast ca...
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Trophy day for young warriors
      FIGHTERS- Students from Lacombe Karate in Westlake Village bring home several trophies from a regional karate tournament. The young martial artists participated in several events, including sparring, forms, and footsweeping under the direction of Roger Lacombe, top right.
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Santa coming coming Dec. 1
      The Santa Comes to Agoura and Beyond annual food drive will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 1 at Doit Center, 28750 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. This year the event, which is more than 25 years old, will include donation collections for two local youths facing medical prob...
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Mall knows how to brighten up the holidays
      ILLUMINATION- A tree lighting ceremony opens the holiday shopping season last Saturday at The Commons in Calabasas. Below, audience member Brian Raat of West Hills sings on stage with the performing duo Razzle Bam Boom during the holiday show at the shopping center. Raat and two other dad...
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