A free 'Ticket to Ride'
      HAPPY JUST TO DANCE- Simi Valley residents Sommer McCarthy, left, and her mother Diana George, right, dance in their seats with McCarthy's daughters Josephine and Alexandria Abbott as they enjoy Ticket to Ride, a Beatles tribute band June 28 at Oak Canyon Community Park in Oak Park.
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Modeling builds skills
      Want to help children develop fine motor skills and educate their minds? It's easy- put them into the 3-D world of modeling, where their imaginations can take flight. Model building is a good way to develop creativity and involve young people in an activity that provides a sense of accomplishment...
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Youth camps offered
      The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents a variety of classes for children. For more information or to register, call (805) 584-4400 or go to www.rsrpd.org. Kindergarten Crash Course Tuesday/Thursday, July 15 to Aug. 21 or Wednesday/Friday, July 16 to Aug. 22 at Rancho Santa Susa...
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It's a gas-tly situation
      I'd like to report a crime. Last night, a local gas station robbed me of my hard-earned dough. The loss was $62.78. And I didn't even fill my tank. All I wanted to do was treat my family to a nice Fourth of July weekend at the beach. So I went to the gas station to refuel my vehicle for th...
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Jaguars, Leno to appear at car club event
      The Ventura Sports and Race Car Club will hold its inaugural Ventura Motorsports Gathering Sunday, July 20 at Mission Park in downtown Ventura. This year's theme is "Salute to Jaguar" and a variety of Jaguar models will be on display. Other makes in attendance will be Ferrari, Maserati an...
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