November 1, 2007 RSS feed / Schools

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Showing a six-pack of abs

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers DISPLAYING MORE THAN A FASTBALL- - Zak Lovenson of Simi Valley, dressed as Bamm Bamm, tests his pitching speed at University Elementary School's Fall Festival in Thousand Oaks. More...

Depression seminar helps parents recognize signs in teens

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

More than 5,000 kids take their lives every year. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 10to 24-year-olds. One in five kids has a diagnosable disorder. These are statistics Dr. Stazan K. Sina, a psychologist, wants people to know. More...

Elks sponsor hoop shoot

The Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477 will sponsor a hoop shoot contest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10 at Sequoia Middle School, 2855 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. More...

Physics and astronomy seminar coming Saturday to UCLA Extension

Scientists from the UCLA department of physics and astronomy will present an extension seminar, "What's new in physics 2007," from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Nov. 3 in Dodd Hall room 147 on the UCLA campus, 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles. More...

Social Justice Fund gets major grant

The Social Justice Fund of Ventura County has received a $200,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation. More...

Pacific View Mall announces winners in student art exhibit

The Ventura County Arts Council and the management of Pacific View Mall have announced the winners of its student art exhibit presented during Ventura County Arts Week 2007 last month at Pacific View Mall. More...

High School Highlights

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 steve@theacorn.com. More...