Not too cold to get out and play
     WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers WIND CHILL FACTOR DOESN'T MATTER- John Cavanagh, 5, of Thousand Oaks and his baby sitter, Maggie Stanley of West Hills, are bundled up as they challenge the chilly temperatures to frolic in Oakbrook Neighborhood Park. On Jan. 3 the pair played in the sand and got a little damp going down the slide before hitting the swings, one of John's favorite activities.
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Poetry Out Loud competition is coming to Ventura in February
      The Ventura County Arts Council has announced that the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura's downtown cultural district will host this year's Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest county competition on Thurs., Feb. 19.
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Giving money to feed people in need
     WOMEN FIGHT HUNGER- The Westlake Women's Club gives two checks totaling $3,160 to Manna, the Conejo Valley food bank. From left are Kymberly Horner and Linda Schottel, fundraising chairs; Pam Bond, evening director of Manna; John Gorham, director of Manna; and Jesse Wildenhain, Manna coordinator of the Westlake Women's Club.
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UCLA to present Writers Studio
      UCLA Extension will present the 2009 Writers Studio, four days of intensive writing workshops held Feb. 5 through 8 at 1010 Westwood Center, Los Angeles. The studio brings together a community of aspiring creative writers and screenwriters to work with accomplished instructors. Writers of all levels are welcome.
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Family course coming to Westlake
      The National Alliance on Mental Illness Ventura County will offer a 12-week course from 6:30 to 9 p.m. beginning Thurs., Jan. 15 at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village.
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