Guest speaker's topic: Influenza
      The Discovery Center for Science and Technology will host "Science Everyone Can Understand" in its Science Speaker Series from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 12 at Baxter biosciences, One Baxter Way, Westlake Village.
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Gluten-free grocery store opens Saturday
      Simply Gluten Free, a onestop shopping glutenfree company, will launch the grand opening of its first grocery-style store at 10 a.m. Sat., Jan. 31 at 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. A108, in the North Star Shopping Center across from Roxy's Deli, Thousand Oaks.
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Dentist uses laser device to treat gum disease
      Dr. Donald Roth of Thousand Oaks now offers the LANAP procedure using the PerioLase dental laser to treat gum disease. More than 60 percent of the adult population suffers from some form of gum disease. Symptoms may include bad breath, bleeding gums during brushing or flossing, and even loose or shifting teeth.
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Training available for Alzheimer's caregivers
      The Alzheimer's Association is offering the Savvy Caregiver Program, a free, six-week educational training program for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. The program will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Feb.
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