Invitation to volunteer on Election Day
      Secretary of State Debra Bowen encourages community members to sign up to work at the polls on Election Day. "Some county elections officials still need poll workers for the Feb. 5 presidential primary election, and I want people to know there is still time to sign up," said Bowen. "I wo...
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Grand jury reports county's disaster evacuation plan is in good shape
Cooperation between cities, county imperative, officials say
By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn
     The Ventura County grand jury recently released the responses of cities and government agencies to its 2006-07 report on disaster evacuation preparedness. Most of those responding agreed that the county's plan is in good shape but that there's room for improvement.
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WWII museum to host grand reopening
      Commemorative Air Force WWII Aviation Museum will celebrate a grand reopening of the museum hangar to the public Sat., Feb. 9 at the museum, 455 Aviation Drive in Camarillo. A flyable aircraft has been added to the collection, along with some new and upgraded exhibits.
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Astronomical group to meet in Somis
      The Ventura County Astronomical Society will hold its monthly membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 15 in the multipurpose room at Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road in Somis. The evening's subject will be The Sky Can Be Your Laboratory, with speaker Robert Buchheim.
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Handweavers to meet
      The Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild's monthly meeting will take place at 9:30 a.m. Sat., Jan. 26 at 701 S. Del Norte Blvd. in Oxnard. The theme of the meeting is "A Little Blue'll Do Yah- An Indigo Primer" and will feature a oneanda-half-hour slide show and lecture...
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Jersey Mike's serves up deal for Rio Mesa
Eatery to donate portion of sales to high school
      Dan Burrell and Angel Velazquez know what it means to support their hometown team. The co-owners of five Ventura County Jersey Mike's Subs shops, including the Camarillo location on Lantana Avenue, are once again sponsoring Rio Mesa High School's boys' basketball team by donating a ...
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Variety of volunteer opportunities offered
      Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. •Malibu Lagoon Museum/ Adamson House at Surfrider Beach offers docent training program from 12:30 to 2:3...
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CSUCI choir to hold auditions
Public welcome to try out
      The California State University Channel Islands choir will hold auditions for the spring season at 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 28 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2304 Antonio Ave., Camarillo. The choir is a class offered by CSUCI and is open to students, faculty and the community.
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