A fond farewell
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers KING FOR A DAY- Madrona Elementary School's retiring principal George (Of the Jungle) Coyle accepts gifts from fifth-grader Vanessa Baldoz during a farewell assembly for the 11-year leader of Madrona. The goodbye ceremony occurred at the school last Thursday.
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Center teaches girls song and dance
      The Girls' Empowerment Center will hold "A Big Broadway Finish" from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri., June 27. The class will learn lyrics and choreography to popular Broad way songs and put on a performance for family members.
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Growing up with pets can be beneficial
      Growing up with pets can be good for a child's health and development. Research has shown that interacting with pets can contribute to a child's self-esteem and selfconfidence. A positive relationship with a pet can help a child learn about responsibility.
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Week-long discovery nature camps are coming to Calabasas
      Reservations are still being accepted for Mountains Restorations Trust's Discovery Nature Camp, offered in three, one-week sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in June, July and August at Headwater Corners, 3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Calabasas.
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Bureau seeks parents to adopt foster children
      Children's Bureau will host an orientation for adults interested in adoption from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., June 24 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Adults may be single or married, English or bilingual Spanish speaking.
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Follow the rules at amusement parks
      Visiting an amusement park, attraction or waterpark can be a great way to spend a vacation. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions offers these useful tips to consider before the next trip:
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Swimming pool safety tips
      If you want to make a splash with swimming pool safety, here are some tips. While pools and spas can be great fun, care must be taken to enjoy these water activities safely. When it comes to safety, there is no substitute for the watchful eye of a caring adult or parent when small children are present in and around a pool.
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Reunion planned
      Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus from 1944 through the present are invited to attend a reunion from Oct. 1 to 4 at the Holiday Inn North in Dayton, Ohio. For more information, e-mail Allen R. Hope at hope4391 @comcast.net or write to him at 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815.
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