Blood drive at St. Columba's
      St. Columba's Episcopal Church will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun., Aug. 19 at 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (805) 482-8831.
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Sexual predator released in Ventura County
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
      Sexually violent predator Ross Leo Wollschlager was released Friday from a state mental health facility to an undisclosed location in Ventura County, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Department and the district attorney's office.
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Ojai Film Festival benefit
      A wine tasting and live auction to benefit the 2007 Ojai Film Festival will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Sat., Aug. 18 at the Taft Gardens in Ojai. Fine wines and locally made hors d'oeuvres will be served.
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Something new for Old Town
      FINISHING TOUCHES- Ed Carmona, of Ventura-based Ralph Cherrie Masonry, inlays the tiles for the Old Town Camarillo entrance monuments during construction last week. The new monuments- a pair at both the east and west sides of the historic boulevard- are part of the third and final phase of...
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Senior housing vacancies at Mira Vista Village
      Mira Vista Village in Camarillo is a tax-credit property for people age 55 and older. Mira Vista provides access to public transportation, shopping, dining and recreational areas for active mature residents.
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Watch 'Galaxy Quest' under the stars
      The film "Galaxy Quest" will be screened at dusk on Sat., Aug. 25 in Constitution Park at Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo. The movie is a spoof of science fiction epics and their hard core, loyal fans. A group of aliens from outer space mistake the actors of a scifi television show for real her...
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Between friends
      I KNOW A SECRET- Camarillo Girl Scout Isabella Snyder, left, listens to a secret from fellow camper Kaylie Chen during a group performance at Freedom Park in Camarillo last Friday.
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