The Lakes to host Easter egg hunt
      The Lakes shopping center will hold its third annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza from 10 a.m. to noon, Sat., March 22 at 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The first hunt for children age 3 and younger will begin at 10:40 a.m. and the three hunts for older age groups will follow. The event is free.
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Develop emergency escape plan to ensure safety in case of fire
      Fire safety is no accident. Some fire injuries can be prevented with an escape plan. Working smoke detectors are important, but families should also develop an emergency escape plan. First, survey each bedroom for two possible escape routes. Make sure everyone is able to open and fit through alternate escape routes such as windows.
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Three generations of Eagle Scouts
      LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON, LIKE GRANDSON- Jared Andrew Erman of Westlake Village, right, is a third-generation Eagle Scout. His grandfather, Seneca Erman of Tucson, Ariz., center, and father, Russ Erman, left, also hold the rank, the highest in Scouting.
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Gardeners need to prepare for spring
      March's warm weather gives gardeners a chance to prepare their yards and begin planting for the upcoming growing season, say experts at Agromin, a Camarillo-based manufacturer of soil products.
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Guidelines, applications available for Arts in the Classroom grant program
      The Ventura County Arts Council has announced that the guidelines and applications for the 2008-09 Arts in the Classroom Mini-Grant Program have been sent to the principals of every public elementary school in Ventura County.
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Local scholars make the dean's list at Northeastern University
      Northeastern University in Boston has named the following students to the dean's list for fall semester 2007: Thousand Oaks : Audrey C. Ranieri, health science major; Amy Schaffer, computer science major.
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Enjoying entertainment
      LISTENERS- T.O. family members, mom Joann; dad Robert; and 3-year-old twins Nicole, left, and Jade enjoy music during an open mike night and interactive fountain show at Janss Marketplace. Similar events are planned the second Thursday of every month through December.
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Relaxing with family members is rarely possible
      A relaxing Easter weekend Lately I've been working long hours and sleeping very little. I'm physically and mentally drained. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to a relaxing Easter weekend. My wife, 4-year-old son and I will spend the holiday at my parents' house in Sacramento. I'm planning on making this weekend a mini-vacation for myself.
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