A neighborhood Saint Nick
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
      Heights don't frighten Jim Thoman, a Simi Valley resident who works for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. No wonder he makes a pretty convincing Santa Claus, whether he's tossing gifts from his roof or climbing 20foot ladders to decorate light poles.
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Contest spurs homeowners to decorate
      Two addresses to drive by: Cheryl Wheeler's house at 268 Crown Court in Long Canyon Estates, where the homeowners association holds a Christmas decorating contest. Wheeler said "the homes this year are turning out to be just wonderful.
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Students to sing, dance and act in holiday musical at Boys & Girls Club
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
      Ryan Schultze wanted to find a way for his dance students to use their talents to help others in the community. So the musical theater instructor at Simi Valley's GottaDance Academy put together a holiday show that will feature singing, dancing and acting and a toy and canned food drive...
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In Ojai, 'It's a Wonderful Life'
      The Ojai ACT Art Center Theater, a nonprofit community ensemble, presents a live radio show "It's A Wonderful Life" for two weekends, Dec. 14 to 16 and 21 to 23, at Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgomery St. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays.
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'Parade of Lights' returns to Ventura Harbor this weekend
      The Ventura Harbor will present the 31st annual Parade of Lights and Fireworks display tonight, Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15. The carnival will begin at 5 p.m., boat light parade at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.
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