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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. Lovenson, whose wife, Kelly, teaches at the school, hit 78 mph with his pitch. The Colorado R...
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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.
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Social Justice Fund gets major grant
      The Social Justice Fund of Ventura County has received a $200,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation. The grant will help the orga nization develop funding, leadership and infrastructure, and expand its services and education activities.
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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.
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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. The winners each receive a $25 gift certificate to the mall.
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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. Children ages 8 to 13 are eligible to participate in the freethrow contest, best of 25 shots.
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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 steve@theacorn.com.
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