Father-son relationships will be psychologist's lecture topic next week
      Psychologist Michael J. Diamond will discuss the relationship between fathers and sons at 5 p.mMon., Oct.
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Local schools donate books
      Madrona Elementary School in Thousand Oaks and Triton Academy in Camarillo recently teamed up to donate books to students and create a larger student library at a new school designed for children with autism. Every year, Madrona Elementary hosts a fundraising book fair during its parent conference week.
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Pet of the Week
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers LOYAL AND HONEST—Cocoa is an 8-year-old female Labrador who was a stray, but that will change when somebody adopts her from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. Her identification No. is A3877234. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit animalcare.lacounty.gov/
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Hiking event will start at Borchard Park
      Conejo Recreation and Park District and the Outdoor Advisory Council will host the Sycamore to the Sea hike on Sat., Nov. 8. Check-in will be at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. The first shuttle leaves for the trail at 9 a.m.
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Play review
'The King & I': Beautiful songs, costumes, etc.
By Cary Ginell Soundthink@aol.com
      "The King and I" was the first of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's musical plays to be based on a true story. Cabrillo Music Theatre has assembled a stellar cast in presenting this opulent show at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The performance is as beautiful to see as it is to hear.
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Wine event will help Manna food bank
      The Optimist Club of the Conejo Valley and Manna, the Conejo Valley food bank, are sponsoring a charity wine tasting event from 3 to 5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 2 at Calamigos Ranch, 327 S. Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu. Wines will be paired with specially selected appetizers to enhance the wine tasting experience.
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