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BRIDGE IS UP— Playing a game of bridge is an Agoura Hills Concert in the Park tradition for friends, from left, Linda Christopher of Agoura Hills, Don Taetzsch of Simi Valley, Camarillo resident Beverly Piecha and Carmen Lavender of Thousand Oaks.They were waiting for a recent concert at Chumash Park in Agoura Hills. More ... Los Robles Master Chorale, a nonprofit performing arts group, has appointed Lesley Leighton as its new artistic director. Leighton will assume the position in September when the Chorale begins its 31st season. Leighton is a doctoral student in choral conducting at USC and has a master's degree in music-vocal performance from USC. More ... THANKFUL HORSES AND STUDENTS- Westlake Village Junior Women's Club members present a check for $15,000 to Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship in Newbury Park. From left, Westlake Village Junior Women's Club member Marlene Schwartz; Ride On Thereapeutic Horsemanship student Frank Greico Jr., 16; Moonie, the therapy horse; Ride On president Frank Greico Sr.; assistant director Sara Jones; and Women's Club member Roselle Wolfe. The money will pay for a brick stable floor. IRIS SMOOT Acorn Newspapers More ... The American Red Cross of Ventura County provides an opportunity for dog lovers to make sure they are able to deal with an emergency situation by offering a Dog First Aid Class from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 23 at the Red Cross office, 2355 Portola Road, Ventura. More ... Kids these days are always bored, and my 5-year-old boy is no exception. Over the weekend he said he was "tired of the games we usually play" and that he "wanted more action." I suggested we play Army. My younger brother and I used to love playing Army with our friends when we were kids. More ... Technology invades every aspect of daily life for today's children, from the moment they wake to cellphone alarms until they fall asleep to tunes on their iPods. Unlike their TV-age parents, tweens and teens can't imagine life without instant access to everything from online entertainment to merchandise to other people. More ... The garage door is the largest moving object in a home, so keep it operating safely. Regularly check mounting tracks and hardware. If they are not attached properly, the door might come off the track and fall. Corner brackets are usually connected to high-tension cables. If loose, these brackets could fly off at dangerous speeds. More ... 'I'M READY FOR A NICE NEW HOME'- Sarah, a 9-year-old Labrador/ cocker spaniel mix, is ready for you to get her at the Agoura Animal Shelter, 29525 Agoura Road, just west of Kanan in Agoura Hills. To take Sarah home, ask about identification No. A3629572. Always call (818) 991-0071 or visit the website at animalcare.lacounty.gov/ first because Sarah may have already been adopted. JANN HENDRY Acorn Newspapers More ... Family RSS feed |
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