Wet but not too wild
     BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers COOLING SPRAY-Ariana Delagado, 2, of Thousand Oaks finds an alternative use for an irrigation sprinkler at Conejo Community Park. The warmer weather has made for pleasant evenings throughout Conejo Valley and surrounding areas. Air conditioners will soon be needed.
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V-chip helps to control children's TV programming
     While parents want to protect their children from offensive or inappropriate TV programming, many don't know that the tools they need may already be right in their living room.
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Down to the sea: water safety event presented at Channel Islands Harbor
     Air, sea and fire rescue demonstrations will be featured
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Family festival is slated for Getty Villa this weekend
     From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., May 20, the inaugural Family Festival at the Getty Villa will celebrate the arts and cultures of the ancient world with music, storytelling, artmaking and more.
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Tell us why your dad is special
     Father's Day is June 18 and the Thousand Oaks Acorn
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Local lady cares about her dogs, helps keep parks clean
     BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers QUIET TIMES-Joyce Maxwell has been walking dogs in local parks for more than 30 years. The retired professor says she enjoys the beauty of nature. She doesn't let her dogs leave messes. Here she's taking an evening stroll with Wags and Molly at Conejo Community Park.
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