College Corner
      College not just for the young Eighteen-year-olds aren't the only ones heading off to college. According to the U.S. Department of Education, 46 percent of Americans will sign up for continuing education classes this year. Lifelong learning is a growing phenomenon.
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Meeting will help parents of children with autism
      An informational meeting for families of young children with autism will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 10 at Penfield School, 640 Jazmin Ave., Ventura. Leslie Comstock, speechlanguage pathologist for Pleasant Valley School district, will discuss communication issues and share...
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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 this e-mail address: steve@theacorn.com.
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Acacia Elementary hosts carnival, music fest
      Acacia Elementary, a Title 1 school, will host its fourth annual MusicFest and Carnival, "Making Music Matter," from 1 to 5 p.m. Sun., Oct. 7 on the Acacia Elementary School campus, 55 W. Norman Ave. in Thousand Oaks.
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St. Jude's golf classic to raise money for school
      The St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School inaugural Golf Classic will be held on Mon., Oct. 22 at the Sunset Hills Country Club, 4155 Erbes Road in Thousand Oaks. Tournament fees are $185 for individual golfers and $740 for a foursome. Proceeds will support the Westlake Village school's activit...
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Live and silent auctions will benefit programs at CLU
      The Community Leaders Association's 2007 auction will be held Sat., Oct. 27 at California Lutheran University's new Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center. The live and silent auctions will include vacation packages, jewelry, home entertainment items, dining experiences, golf packages...
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