Soccer star charms his fans
      A REGULAR GUY- - David Beckham, a world-renowned soccer player, signs an autograph for Luke Brolin, 7. Beckham lives in Lake Sherwood and was visiting the North Ranch Playfields last Saturday in Westlake Village with his wife, Victoria, as they watched their son play soccer, a sport known as foo...
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T.O. La Leche League to hold auction
      La Leche League of Thousand Oaks will hold a silent auction luncheon at 11 a.m. Wed., Sept. 19 at Borchard Community Park, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. The league will provide free food and children's entertainment. The public is encouraged to attend. More than 50 items will b...
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Renovations continue into new school year at Westlake High
By Sabrina Samedi Special to the Acorn
      Westlake High School welcomed its Warriors back to class Aug. 29. The students were greeted not only by the familiar faces of their peers but also by the campus' new look. When summer vacation started in June, renovations began at Westlake High.
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Contemplating a possible purchase at Home Show
      HOME HELP- Marcia Gilbert, left, of Simi Valley and Alina Gibbert of Thousand Oaks explain the benefits of using the Pure Environmental Solutions water treatment system to Doug Martin of Eugene, Ore., at the 25th Conejo Valley Home Show at Hyatt Westlake Plaza last weekend. About 250 vendors prom...
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What's new on DVD
      Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the lat est movies, television shows, documentaries and music pro grams now available for purchase online or at your retail store.
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Busy parents can still help with homework
By Raymond J. Huntington Special to the Acorn
      Working parents can over come homework hassles Parents and caregivers are constantly reminded of how important it is to pay attention to children's homework habits. But what if you're a working parent who can't always be home to ensure that the work gets done?
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International Day of Peace to be celebrated
      In celebration of the United Nations' International Day of Peace, the Eleven Days of Global Unity and the Season for Interfaith Celebration will sponsor the "Living Peace in Ojai" event, Sept. 21 to 23. A peace vigil will be held at Libbey Park in Ojai at 7 p.m. Fri., Sept. 21. The film ...
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Educators' Hall of Fame will induct first 10 members
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      The Ventura County Hall of Fame will induct its first 10 educators at a dinner event on Oct. 6 at Oxnard's Lobster Trap restaurant. Darrin Parrent, the Camarillo businessman who founded the hall of fame earlier this year, said his idea to establish a way to honor educators was a simple o...
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Take your treasures to Conejo Valley Art Museum for appraisal
      The Conejo Valley Art Museum will host Appraisal Day from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 15 at the Aviara Real Estate offices at 2555 Townsgate Road, Ste. 200, Westlake Village.
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Oxnard boxers will appear at Sagebrush Cantina
      Miguel Angel Garcia will headline a fight card to be presented by Cabral Enterprises beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 20 at the Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road in Calabasas. Garcia is the younger brother of former world champ Roberto Garcia.
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