All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at this e-mail address: steve@theacorn.com.
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T’ai Chi lecture coming to Soka University
     David Chang, founder of the Fuewei T’ai Chi Research Center in Newbury Park, will offer a free lecture and demonstration on how to incorporate the nonconfrontational, healing and peaceful principles, philosophy and physical exercises of t’ai chi into one’s life from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wed., Jan.
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Moorpark Community College, other options can help students pursue occupational training
     Education for Life/ Vocational Programs It’s the height of college application season, and many seniors are scrambling to finish their essays and get teacher recommendations. But attending a four-year college isn’t for everyone, and there are many other paths to career happiness.
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Thousand Oaks High School students enter rocket contest
TOHS kids hope to compete next spring in a model rocket contest outside Washington, D.C.
     Students from Thousand Oaks High School have registered to participate in the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC), the world’s largest model rocket contest.
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NPHS to open speaker series
Expert to speak on medieval sorcery, witchcraft, forklore
     Dr. Sabina Magliocco, author and associate professor of Anthropology at Cal State University Northridge, will speak at Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) and school-to-career students in the Conejo Valley Unified School District at 7:30 p.m., Mon., Dec. 19 in the Performing Arts Cent
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Thousand Oaks Teen Center to offer winter classes
     The Thousand Oaks Teen Center has announced its winter program season. Most classes start the week of Jan. 16. Each class is priced between $10 and $40 and will run for six or eight weeks. To register, go to www.crpd.org or please call (805) 494-5156 after 2 p.m.
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‘Winter Wonderland’ coming to Maple
     From 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 17 area residents are invited to play in Maple Elementary School’s “Winter Wonderland” featuring real snow. The event will also include a holiday pancake breakfast, picture taking with Santa and gift-making crafts and activities.
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