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PATRICK SHELBY/Acorn Newspapers TROPICAL-Chris McCloud shows the tropical paradise of his garden. He has 51 rare and exotic varieties of palm trees, which can be seen during Westlake Village Garden Club's 33rd annual Garden and Patio Tour Scholarship Fundraiser. It's planned for 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. April 30. The donation, a mininimum of $15 per person (free for kids under 12), includes admission to the self-guided tour of five Conejo Valley gardens. Additional tickets can be purchased at homes during the tour. No smoking or pets are allowed and low-heeled shoes are recommended. For more information about getting tickets, please call (818) 706-2119. See story on page 25.