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12/16/13 | Office Manager
Kayanna CampanaShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I’m in love with my pets.
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Chocolate!
What is the last book you read or one of: The Hobbit
Favorite local restaurant?: Corrales
Favorite coffee spot?: Beacon Coffee Company
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12/10/13 | Cook Extraordinaire
Kendra SaundersShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I’ve lived in Africa for an entire summer.
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: .
What is the last book you read or one of: The Book Thief
Favorite local restaurant?: El Taco de Mexico
Favorite coffee spot?: Simones
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12/10/13 | Jordan’s Mom
Nicole HowleyShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I love to dance.
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Wine
What is the last book you read or one of: The Whole Women’s Murder Club Series
Favorite local restaurant?: Mike’s
Favorite coffee spot?: Starbucks
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11/12/13 | Pre-K Teacher
Yvonne Falcon- ChaneyShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: When I was a kid I thought I was a gangster. 🙂
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: DIY Projects
What is the last book you read or one of: .
Favorite local restaurant?: Dukes
Favorite coffee spot?: Don’t have one.
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11/07/13 | Mother of the Month!
Alisha RedicanShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I frequently use the word “rad”.
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Chai Tea Latte
What is the last book you read or one of: Pillars of the Earth by Ken
Favorite local restaurant?: Allison’s Country Cafe
Favorite coffee spot?: .
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10/09/13 | Pumpkin Patches, Costumes, Events and AttractionsHalloween & HarvestA quick look at the Halloween and Harvest Events and Specialty Shops in Ventura County.Pumpkin Patches: Big Wave Daves Ventura4075 Telegraph RoadVentura805.21…
Costume Shops and Party Supplies: Camarillo Family YMCARecycle your old …
Carnivals & Festivals: Halloween Harvest FestivalSept. 27-Nov. 3 from 10…
Safe Trick-or-Treating Events: 3rd Annual Downtown Oxnard Pumpkin Day Fu…
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10/03/13 | Awesome Mom
Dee Dee HenryShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I sing back-up as a guest in the Rockability band “Hard-…
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Chocolate, Chocolate & Chocolate!
What is the last book you read or one of: A Solitaire Mystery & The Gatekeeper Trilogy
Favorite local restaurant?: Sushi-holic
Favorite coffee spot?: My home!
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10/03/13 | Infant Teacher
Gina PisciottaShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I love spending time with my family and friends!
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Frappacinos
What is the last book you read or one of: VC Andrews “Dawn”
Favorite local restaurant?: Wood Ranch
Favorite coffee spot?: Starbucks
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09/11/13 | Westlake Village has it’s very own shining star!
Hayley BockMake sure to keep an eye on this rising star!Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I have a dog that watches TV!
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Cinnabons!
What is the last book you read or one of: Percy Jackson-“Lightning Thief”
Favorite local restaurant?: In-N-Out
Favorite coffee spot?: Starbucks, not coffee though, tea
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07/02/13 | Theatre Camp presents MULAN, JR. | Rubicon TheatreRubicon TheatreMulan Jr. is at the Rubicon July 12-14!: Travel back to the legendary, s…
Tickets & Dates: $10 Kids 12 and under / $15 at the Door $15 Adults / $2…
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06/30/13 | Lose the Fat, Feed the Hungry charity boot campCharity BootcampFitness Foundation kicks off charity boot camp!: In an effort to fight o…
About John Latham: John Latham is not just a fitness expert, he is able …
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06/04/13 | Ventura LEGO Activity Center | Play-Well TEKnologies VenturaPlay-Well Teknologies VenturaJoin us from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, at Play-Well Ventura or Summer Camp Preview.Play-Well Ventura Summer Preview Open House: At Play-Well, we believe ki…
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04/21/13 | Event Profile | C.A.T.S. Summer Camps & Gypsy Prod.Fairy Tales in the ParkFree Performances for the Young and Young at Heart: In 1995 John and Rox…
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July – Jack and the Beanstalk: Jack lives with his poor mother and many …
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03/21/13 | Keep your family hopping through the holiday.Easter & Passover Events, ActivitiesA quick look at the Easter and Passover holiday events in Ventura County.Family Activities:: Easter Bunny is Hopping in to Pacific View Mall: Vis…
Passover:: Join Chabad Of The Conejo for Passover: From Chametz to the F…
Easter services:: Easter Sunday Services at St. Paul’s United Methodist …
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01/04/13 | A new fun way to get fitcarmen curtisA fun new way to get Fit: Aerial yoga and aerial fitness are an amazing …
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09/24/12 | An event for all ages | KidfestFusion Music FestivalLocal event organizer creates ‘local Coachella.”DETAILS: Date: Nov. 3 Time: Noon to 6 p.m. (gates open at 11 a.m.) C…
PARENTAL INFORMATION:: Security: Event organizers will provide highly tr…
PERFORMERS:: Fusion Music Festival will consist of all types of music, i…
PROMOTERS WANTED:: Organizers are looking for outgoing, energetic people…
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09/05/12 | Teacher, Coach & Grandfather
John ReardonFootball player gets one of county’s best coaches as grandpa takes on role with Camarillo …Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: After many years of living in California, people say I s…
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: I love chocolate.
What is the last book you read or one of: I love to read history books since history wa…
Favorite local restaurant?: Ric’s
Favorite coffee spot?: McDonald’s
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08/14/12 | Camarillo Art Center | Art N’ YouYoung Picassos PaintingClass for ages 6 and up provides opportunity to experiment.Young Picassos creating in various mediums: Each day young artists were …
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08/07/12 | VCAS Volunteer
Leigh BusseThere is no end to Leigh Busses dedication to helping animals and people.Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I foster shelter kittens.
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Diet Coke
What is the last book you read or one of: I love all of Clive Cussler’s novels
Favorite local restaurant?: Olive Garden
Favorite coffee spot?: Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
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07/24/12 | Nonprofit Website ProfileHealthy Ventura CountyPromoting community activities, policies and environmental changes that foster a healthy lifestyle.MISSION: Healthy Ventura County brings local nutrition and activity res…
KEY SITE FEATURES: Healthy Ventura County provides information, resourc…
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: Individually and collectively the more than 100 …
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Healthy Ventura County welcome your involvement. P…
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07/02/12 | Discovery through creative learningGull Wings Children’s MuseumAbout the Museum: At the Gull Wings Childrens Museum, children are insp…
Current Exhibits: Opportunities for fun and inspiration are endless at t…
Future plans: To celebrate a quarter century of creating wonder for an e…
Educational mission: Our exhibits, programs and philosophy reflect our o…
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06/30/12 | Summer Camp Act 2 Performance | Airealistic Circus And Flying SchoolAirealistic Circus and Flying SchoolSummer Camp Act 2 Performance: I was recently invited to attend the Aire…
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06/25/12 | These events will put a sparkle in your Independence Day2013 July 4th Events and ActivitiesA Quick Look at the July 4th Holiday Events in Ventura CountyFireworks Shows: Ojai Independence Day Parade, Freedom Run and Fireworks…
Family Activities & Events: Ojai Independence Day Parade, Freedom Run an…
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06/11/12 | World-Class Art MuseumRegional Art Museum (RAM)Appreciating the arts with a new addition to our communityComing Soon……The REGIONAL ART MUSEUM: The development of a world-cla…
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06/04/12 | Local Dad
Bo JaxonShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I have been on a BUD LIGHT commerical
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Peanut Butter
What is the last book you read or one of: Raising Your Child to Be a Champion in Athlet…
Favorite local restaurant?: Spencer Mackenzies
Favorite coffee spot?: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
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06/01/12 | Dad, Coach
Nick BecktonA dedicated dad who does it all!Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I like to wake up early and lounge while everyone is sle…
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Joe-joe’s
What is the last book you read or one of: Homeland
Favorite local restaurant?: Yomama
Favorite coffee spot?: My back yard
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05/29/12 | Graduating Senior – Pacifica High School
Javier LiceaA ‘natural born leader’Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: Gates Millenium Scholarship Award Winner
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Starbucks Carmel Frappucino
What is the last book you read or one of: Doubt
Favorite local restaurant?: Sharkey’s Mexican Grill
Favorite coffee spot?: Starbucks
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05/23/12 | High School Graduate
Laurel TisserandA Senior Year to Remember…Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I collect antique or foreign coke bottles
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Breath Mints
What is the last book you read or one of: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Favorite local restaurant?: Exotic Thai
Favorite coffee spot?: Coffee Connection
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05/21/12 | Public pools and splash zonesKeeping Cool in Ventura CountyA resource for those who enjoy water play at a public pool or parkCAMARILLO: PLEASANT VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER 1030 Temple Ave., Camarillo 80…
CONEJO VALLEY: COMMUNITY POOL AT CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY 100 Over…
LAKE CASITAS RECRATION AREA/OJAI: CASITAS WATER ADVENTURE 11311 Santa An…
OXNARD: HUENEME HIGH SCHOOL POOL 500 W. Bard Rd., Oxnard 805-385-7772 Op…
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04/17/12 | Instructor/Owner, Delano Athletica Junior Gymnastics
Carmen Delano“To know her, is to love her”Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I started gymnastics when I was 3 years old!
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Chips
What is the last book you read or one of: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Favorite local restaurant?: The Cave
Favorite coffee spot?: My Keurig coffee maker
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04/16/12 | Swimming TeamBuenaventura Swim ClubBuena Swim Club Pre-Competitive Summer Program: Join our swim team and e…
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03/11/12 | “Grow with us”Montessori School of OjaiThe Montessori Method: How much do you really know about the Montessori …
Touring MSO: The very first thing I noticed when I visited the MSO campu…
Time to say Goodbye: While I wanted to stay all day and watch these rema…
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03/07/12 | Mom, Foster Mom
Debby RowanSharing her “light”…Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I love to go Thrift Store Shopping and finding Brighton …
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: I love Ice Cream
What is the last book you read or one of: Have none
Favorite local restaurant?: Marie Callendar’s
Favorite coffee spot?: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
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02/12/12 | Teacher (& Mom)
Leia BrownLas Vegas Native and teacher for Nevada Virtual AcademyShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: Las Vegas Native
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Reading…to a fault, once immersed in a book…
What is the last book you read or one of: I’m that girl. I love the Twilight Series bo…
Favorite local restaurant?: Outback
Favorite coffee spot?: Starbucks
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02/04/12 | A sweetheart of a week for you and your familyValentine’s Day EventsA quick look at the Valentine’s holiday events in Ventura County.Family Activities:: Valentine’s Day Mini Sessions: Whitney Hartmann Phot…
Concerts, Dining and Adult Activities: Big Band Valentine Concert: Conej…
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02/04/12 | Awakening Intelligence…Oak Grove SchoolExperiencing Oak Grove School in Beautiful OjaiMore than Just a Hot Meal…: I had the pleasure of visiting the Oak Gro…
The Tour: After lunch, Andy took me over to their Garden. It was an amaz…
Extra Credit: Oak Grove School offers performances, workshops, and even …
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02/02/12 | Mollycule, Children’s Books that Spark the Imagination
Molly HahnSanta Barbara-based writer, illustrator, and multimedia artist.Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I play the ukulele and perform locally.
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: CHEESE! And Coffee…
What is the last book you read or one of: “I Want My Hat Back” by Jon Klassen
Favorite local restaurant?: Roy
Favorite coffee spot?: Handlebar Coffee Shop
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01/31/12 | Mom and Author
Heather GarciaMom on a MissionShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I once won 1st place in a rodeo
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: Shopping
What is the last book you read or one of: The Girl That Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Ste…
Favorite local restaurant?: Olas- Camarillo
Favorite coffee spot?: Camarillo Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
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11/23/11 | The Singing Harpist – Vocal, Harp, and Piano Teacher
Kathy KavanaughShare ONE FUN FACT about you?: I didn’t start the harp till I was 35 years old.
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: I love cats
What is the last book you read or one of: Desmond Moore’s Why They Purr
Favorite local restaurant?: The Buffet At Boulder Station
Favorite coffee spot?: Starbucks
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11/03/11 | mom & author
Jenna McCarthyLocal mom launches a new book while balancing motherhood & and a husband.Share ONE FUN FACT about you?: I like to drink hot coffee through a straw.
What is one of your indulgence or vices?: America’s Funniest Videos. (I prefer to call …
What is the last book you read or one of: It’s Hard Not to Hate You (by my friend Val F…
Favorite local restaurant?: I’m a big Opal fan. And Zen Yai makes me weak (in a good wa…
Favorite coffee spot?: I know it’s not PC but it rhymes with charducks.
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