Family man parties hearty with his son
      Weekend of birthdays When I was younger my parents just dropped us kids off at our friends' birthday parties then picked us up when the party was over. Not today's generation. My 4-year-old was invited to four birthday parties last weekend. By today's standards, us parents were expected to attend.
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Holiday poinsettias thrive on proper care
      If there is one flower that's recognized as a sign of the holidays, it's the poinsettia. In addition to their role as traditional Christmas decorations, poinsettias can serve as tokens of goodwill, friendship and joy during the season and beyond. More than 50 million Americans will purchase a poinsettia plant this holiday season.
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CHP hosts toy drive
      The California Highway Patrol will host the annual CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive through Fri., Dec. 21. Donated toys, which must be in new condition and left unwrapped, can be dropped off at any CHP office statewide, including those in Moorpark and Ventura. The offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Maritime Museum presents monthlong holiday ship sale
      The Ventura County Maritime Museum will present its annual holiday ship model sale throughout December. A wide selection of sailing ship models is available, including decorator models and handcrafted oneofkind models such as singlemasted sailboats selling for $15 to $20 and 3-foot-long three-masted man-of-wars complete with case and table for $800.
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