Why do teens become volunteers?
Survey found parental example one of motivators
      Many believe that volunteer work can be beneficial for young people's personal development and that their communities can benefit as well.
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Angels Ball to benefit children at Casa Pacifica
      The 19th annual Casa Pacifica Angels Ball will take place at 6 p.m. Sat., Feb. 23 at the Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road in Thousand Oaks. The evening will include a cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, live auction and dancing to a live orchestra.
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County libraries to close for holiday
      The Ventura County Library community libraries will close on Mon., Feb. 18 for the Presidents' Day holiday. The closures will affect Camarillo, Oak Park and Simi Valley libraries. Books may still be returned to the book drops at any one of the libraries while they are closed.
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YMCA kicks off fundraiser
Campaign raises money for child care, summer camps
      The Camarillo Family YMCA is kicking off its annual fundraiser, the 2008 Campaign for Youth. The campaign takes place throughout February, though the money collected will last the entire year. The funds raised will provide financial assistance for YMCA child care and summer camps.
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February field trips for bird lovers
Locations to offer variety of sighting opportunities
      The Ventura Audubon Society announces field trips for February. Call the phone number listed for each event for more information. •Jack Gillooly will lead a birding trip at 8:30 a.m. Sat., Feb. 9 in Soule Park in Ojai. The group will look for woodpeckers, raptors, mixed sparrow flocks,...
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