Gymnasts to show off skills
      Monarchs National Gymnastics Training Center will host an exhibition of about 1,400 athletes, from children through adults, on Sat., May 31 at the center, 3599 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park. Kindergarten gymnasts will perform at 10 a.m. The BMOD Fitness group for athletes with s...
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Trace your roots on Saturday
      The Ventura County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Sat., May 17 at the Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. The Rev. Gary Alan Dickey will present a program on "Brick walls or brick foundations? Solving difficulty lines." He's the pastor of United M...
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Just wash and eat strawberries, or try these yummy recipes
By Patrick Mooney Special to the Acorn
      Wild for strawberries Ventura is strawberry country, and May is strawberry season. You'll find fresh strawberries at supermarkets, farmers' markets and roadside stands. Strawberries are so inexpensive right now that you'll probably be tempted to bring home a flat of berries.
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Magazine announces caregiver essay contest
      The Home Instead Senior Care office serving Ventura County will sponsor the third annual "Give a Caregiver a Break" essay contest to honor family caregivers for their tireless service and dedication. The contest will award $16,000 in free caregiving services to the winning essay...
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Choose engagement ring by stone, style
      Before popping the question, most men realize they know little or nothing about their girlfriend's tastes in jewelry, especially when it comes to a ring she will be wearing forever. It's no wonder then that 75 percent of all brides-to-be give their future husbands direct input on ...
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How to make dentist visits easier for children
      Trying to get children to go to the dentist can yield results that range from silent anxiety and fear to major crying jags and temper tantrums.
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Child donates cash
      Madrona Elementary School recently held a "Pennies for Patience" drive to raise money for children diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma. Third-grade teacher Carol Canet was particularly impressed by student Rebecca Belleville, who cleaned out her piggy bank at home to donate to the fu...
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Scholar makes list
      Nicholas Panzica of Thousand Oaks was named to the winter term 2008 dean's list at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Conn. Choate Rosemary Hall is an independent secondary school enrolling 848 boarding and day students from 42 states and 26 countries.
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Parent Talk series ends with 'Kids Are Worth It'
      Barbara Coloroso will present her lecture, "Kids Are Worth It: Give Your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline," from 7 to 9 p.m. Tues., May 20 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Road, Thousand Oaks. The talk is the final installment of the yearlong Parent Talk lecture series pr...
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