Doggone fun
Residents enjoy a summer day at the Simi Dog Park
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Calling all writers, it's contest time
'Fiction in a Nutshell' is back
      If you have a knack for writing, we invite you to put your creative juices to work in the third annual Simi Valley Acorn contest, "Fiction in a Nutshell." Here's how it works: In 100 words or less, write a fiction story and e-mail it to simi@theacorn.com.
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Animal rescue program launched
      Carole W. Nussbaum, president and CEO of the Thousand Oaksbased Cabrillo Music Theatre, recently announced the launch of Cabrillo's animal rescue program in conjunction with the theater's upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats.
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Bus will take seniors to fair
      The Simi Valley Senior Center will sponsor a trip to the Ventura County Fair in Ventura on Tues., Aug. 11. A motorcoach will leave the center at 9:45 a.m. and arrive back at 4:30 p.m. Guests will explore the fair and have lunch on their own.
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Pooch Parade to help pups find homes
      Wags for Wellness, the 12th annual Pooch Parade Dog Walk and Pet Expo, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., July 19 at San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura.
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Most popular baby names announced
      The Social Security Administration recently announced the most popular baby names in California for 2008. The most popular names for boys are Daniel, Anthony, Angel, Jacob and David. For girls, the best-liked names are Isabella, Emily, Sophia, Samantha and Ashley.
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