The show goes on for Conejo Valley Days
This year's carnival begins April 30
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
      Conejo Valley Days has new tents, a new look and lots of surprises this year. "It seems like everything is pulling together," volunteer CVD chair Marty Campbell said. A few months ago, at a Thousand Oaks City Council meeting, she wouldn't have imagined things would ever be going this well.
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Getting a grip on the goals of the city's redevelopment agency
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
      Council members wear two hats at every meeting of the City Council. No, not boxing helmets and cowboy hats- though sometimes it seems like they should. The three men and two women are members of both the council and the Thousand Oaks Redevelopment Agency.
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City Calendar
      The city of Thousand Oaks will be conducting the following meetings this month, according to the city manager's office. All contact phone numbers are in the 805 area code. Thurs., April 10: 7 p.m.
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Love on a Leash therapy dogs bring joy to the sick, suffering
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
      Dying is not easy on anyone, but a dog named Tess made it a little more bearable for the Holloway family in Thousand Oaks when she came to spend time with her very sick friend Jack. Tess began visiting Jack Holloway when he was under the care of his daughters and hospice.
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At The Library
      The Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library has announced its upcoming events, all of which will take place at the library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. •The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library will hold a family fun day open house Sat., April 12 beginning at 10 a.m. Three family events will be held: The Reptile Family at 10 a.m.
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Easter Seals helps children
      Now through Thurs., May 15, Easter Seals is holding its annual "Be an Angel of Change" campaign. They're raising money to support the following programs: Infant development pro gram - Early intervention therapy and education services for children diagnosed with or at risk for developmental disabilities.
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Antiques fair booths available
      Booth space is still available for the Conejo Valley Historical Society's annual antiques fair, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., May 10 at the Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park.
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Many Mansions to host auction
      Many Mansions will hold a dinner and auction event Saturday evening at the Alamo Bar and Grill, 2311 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. The April 12 event, "A Night to Unite Thousand Oaks," will include more than 50 items, auctioned at prices ranging from 25 cents to $1.
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Astronomy group to hear lecture on planets
      The Ventura County Astronomical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Fri., April 18 in the multipurpose room at Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis.
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Destino grants to be presented to Latino professionals
      Destino: The Hispanic Legacy Fund will hold a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 17 in the Island View Room at the Derby Club, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura.
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County charities meet to update strategies
      The Ventura County Community Foundation will host "Open Wednesdays" from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wed., April 23 at Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, 18 High St., Moorpark; and Wed., April 30 at city of Port Hueneme Council Chambers, 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme.
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Coast Guard gives boats free checks
      The U.S. Coast Guard Auxilary offers free vessel checks for ll boaters, from kayakers, jetkiers and yearround recre ational boaters.
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100 baskets of love
      GETTING READY FOR AN EVENT- - Westlake Women's Club members Lucille Porter, left, silent auction chair Helene Ross, center, and member Jule Hopkins, have prepared more than 100 silent auction gift baskets for the Fashion on Parade fundraiser at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza on Fri., April 18.
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Fashion show coming to Simi
      The Conejo Valley National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host the second annual Spring Fling and fashion show from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs., April 24 at the Wood Ranch Country Club, 301 Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi Valley.
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Samuelsson Foundation awards grants
      The Harriet H. Samuelsson Foundation recently completed one of two annual grant cycles and awarded $425,000 in grants to organizations supporting children and adolescents in Ventura County.
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Ventura County YMCA seeks board members
      The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is looking for community leaders to join its volunteer board of directors. Board members must demonstrate values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and have a strong interest in furthering goals and programs of the YMCA.
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Fourth annual ALS walk coming to Ventura
      Walk to Defeat ALS, an effort to raise funds benefiting research and patient care services for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, will take place Sun., May 4 at Plaza Park in Ventura. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the opening ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m.
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