Students appreciate local firefighters
      LEARING EXPERIENCE— A group of firefighters from Fire Station 89 on Canwood Street in Agoura Hills stops by to visit the children at the Sumac Elementary School Triunfo YMCA childcare facility in Agoura Hills. The kids took a tour of the fire trucks, asked questions such as "Who cooks for you?" and drew pictures for the firefighters.
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Thanksgiving feast for special ed classes
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Chuck Cohen's math class at Lindero Canyon Middle School enjoyed an all-day Thanksgiving feast last Friday that included students, families, teachers and counselors.
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The economy and college
      In recent years, families have worried about paying for college as tuition has increased faster than the rate of inflation. But this year, the state of the economy may lead to major changes for students, parents and colleges.
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Free workshop on college financing
      National College Planners will hold a free workshop on getting money for college education from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library; 10:30 a.m. to noon Sat., Dec. 6 at the Newbury Park Library, and 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Mon., Dec. 8 at the Simi Valley Library.
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High School Hi-Lights
      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., Nov.
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Lindero Canyon to highlight history
      Lindero Canyon Middle School will hosts the 20th annual History Day Lindero beginning at 8 a.m. Wed., Dec. 10 at the school, 5844 Larboard Lane, Agoura Hills.
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