Singers show they can dance
      'HOP ON DOWN'- - Amy Counts, 15, left, grooves with fellow Westlake High School choir member Carolyn Canzano, 16, at the school's recent annual Choir Banquet Dinner and Silent Auction at the Los Robles Greens Banquet Center. This year's theme was "At the Hop," and choir members and their families dressed like they were going to a 1950s sock hop.
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High School Hi-Lights
      All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. Newbury Park Panthers Fri., April 10: Spring break - no school Mon., April 13: Spring break - no school ELD meeting/conference room/2:15 p.m.
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T.O. resident named to dean's list
      Chelsea O. Taylor of Thousand Oaks has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Babson College in Wellesley, Mass. Babson College is recognized internationally as a leader in entrepreneurial management education.
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Park Oaks planning its 50th anniversary
      Park Oaks Elementary School is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an open house and alumni reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Fri., May 29 at the school, 1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks. The event is for all past students, staff and friends of Park Oaks. Food and music will be provided.
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Westlake Elementary to host e-waste fundraiser
      Westlake Elementary School PFA will sponsor an e-waste collection fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon Wed., April 22 in the school parking lot, 1571 E. Potrero Road, Westlake Village.
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Visiting colleges without leaving home
      I always advise families to visit colleges over their spring break, since the colleges are in session and prospective students can get a real feeling for campus life. But given the current state of the economy, many families can no longer spend thousands of dollars traveling around the country.
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Aspen recycles
      Aspen Elementary School will be recycling items such as juice packets, potato chip bags, cookie wrappers, plastic bags, cans and plastic bottles. All the school's students are encouraged to participate and recycle. The school has found sponsors to raise ongoing funding for the school for the recycled materials.
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