Children in need of parents
      The Children's Bureau will hold an orientation for adults, single or married, interested in becoming adoptive parents for foster children. The orientation will take place 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., April 29 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road.
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Taking aim at the Rotary Street Festival
      AIMING WITH A RUBBER BAND GUN- Kyle Jeworski, 11, of Thousand Oaks aims carefully with a rubber band "Tommy Gun" at "Kracky Jack's" booth. The annual Westlake Village Rotary Street Festival was on Sunday. Vendor Dave Rhoton of Torrance, whose father started "Kracky Jack's" over 25 years ago, watches from a safe distance.
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Expert says planting a rose garden is easy
      It's never been easier to make everything come up roses in a backyard. Often, all it takes to make a rose garden is a little planning, a little time and a little maintenance. Garden expert Lance Walheim, author of "Roses for Dummies," says plant new roses at the beginning of the season.
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'Fitness is fun'
      NOT YET A HOME RUN THREAT- Noah Schulz, 4, grimaces as he swings his bat at a softball as YMCA staff member Andrew Schranze looks on during the Healthy Kids Celebration at the YMCA in Thousand Oaks. Kids on Saturday enjoyed a day of climbing walls, playing on inflatables, T-ball, eating healthy snacks and visiting fire engine displays.
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Horse lovers get their rewards
      ENJOYING SOME SUNDAY SUNSHINE- Equestrian Trails Inc. Corral No. 37 junior ambassadors are awarded sashes, crowns and horse supplies during a show at Conejo Equestrian Park in Thousand Oaks.
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CLU emphasizes safety for women
      STUDENTS RALLY- - Students listen to guest speakers and music at the sixth annual Take Back the Night rally at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks last week. The event, which raises awareness of violence against women, included a campus march, a candlelight vigil and the anonymous collection of stories.
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Woman's Club luncheon provides food and music
      The Thousand Oaks Woman's Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wed., April 23 at the Palm Garden Hotel, 498 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. The luncheon is a Mexican buffet with chicken fajitas and cheese enchiladas. Singer Jacqui Bowe will provide entertainment.
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Cabrillo holding auditions for 'Singin' In the Rain'
      Cabrillo Music Theatre will hold auditions for "Singin' In the Rain" from May 17 through 20. Auditions for non-Equity performers will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat., May 17; 1 to 9 p.m. Sun., May 18; and 6 to 11 p.m. Tues., May 20. All auditions will be at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest, Thousand Oaks.
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Free ice cream cones to be given by Ben & Jerry's
      Ben & Jerry's will have an annual free cone day and fundraiser to benefit Many Mansions from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tues., April 29 at The Lakes shopping center on Thousand Oaks Boulevard.
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