From concerts to camps — there's plenty to do this summer
     FAMILY TIME—Niko Papanicolaou, 2, from Old Agoura, plays with his cousin Cheyenne Webb during a concert by The Tokens at Chumash Park in Agoura Hills last Sunday. JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers
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MakeAWish to host auction fundraiser
      Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles will host the 16th annual Uncork A Wish Wine Tasting and Auction Fundraiser from 3 to 7 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 at the Bel Air Bay Club, 16801 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades. The French Riviera beach chic-themed event will offer wine tastings from fine wineries and gourmet food tastings from local restaurants.
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Orchid Society goes on picnic
      In lieu of the August meeting, the Conejo Orchid Society will be attending a picnic given by Cal Orchids on Aug. 16 in Santa Barbara. Members and their guests are invited. For more information, call Janice Kobey at (818) 991-1275 or Leslie Naines-Brown at (805) 492-6794.
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Spark a child's interest in science
      Children who enjoy science develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills that will serve them throughout their lives. To spark a child's interest, experts recommend taking science education out of the classroom and making it a handson experience.
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