Foundation donates $135,000 to school district
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      An infusion of funds from the Las Virgenes Educational Foundation (LVEF) will help ease some of the budget problems at the Las Virgenes Unified School District. Stuart Selter, foundation president, presented the LVUSD Board of Education with a $135,000 check to shore up the district's finances.
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Election Day primer
Teens argue campaign issues
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Students in grades six through 12 are encouraged to participate in the Agoura Hills Library Teen Debates on Nov. 1. According to Shelley Corrington, teen librarian, the topics to be debated include the economy, gay marriage, education, stem cell research, global warming and the Middle East, Corrington said.
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Choir members will sing a regional chorus
      HARMONY— Ten Oak Park High School choir students have been chosen for Regional Honors Choir from the 600 students in Southern California who auditioned. The choir will perform on a weekend in November. Back row, from left: Kerry Anderson, Jared Brown, Scott Compton, Alexandra Corley, Francesca Corley and Breanne Eilerman.
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Many Mansions hosts Bowls of Hope
      Many Mansions will host the Bowls of Hope Project from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun., Nov. 2 at Calamigos Ranch, 327 S. Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu. The project is designed to spread awareness about the homeless, the need for affordable housing and the services that Many Mansions provides.
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Having squeaky clean fun
      GOTCHA— Westlake High School Cross Country team members Genevieve Guerra, grade 10, and Diego Rivera, grade nine, have a sponge fight during the team's car wash fundraiser on Oct. 11. Team members sold 50 car wash tickets prior to the event.
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High School Highlights
      All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to email updated information to newstip@theacorn.com. Agoura Chargers Fri., Oct.
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Yerba Buena to hold Halloween carnival
      Yerba Buena Elementary School will hold its Halloween carnival from 4 to 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 25 at the school, 6098 Reyes Adobe Road, Agoura Hills.
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