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Also on today's calendar: Native Plantpalooza & Ecofest 10am-1pm and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Clean Power Alliance connects with community at Gardena-Carson YMCA Back-to-School Resource Fair (publicceo.com) — Thousand Oaks residents can meet Clean Power Alliance staff at the Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest on October 10 at Conejo Creek North Park, where they’ll share tips on saving energy and money. The group is highlighting its Instant AC Savings program for income-qualified customers and will also appear at several other Southern California community events this month.
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• Interview: Francesca Barletta of LES MISERABLES at 5-Star Theatricals (broadwayworld.com) — Thousand Oaks theatre fans can see Francesca Barletta return as Madame Thénardier in 5‑Star Theatricals’ Les Misérables at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center from October 9–18. The interview traces her Conejo Valley roots, current work with local companies, and invites readers to nominate favorite productions and sign up for more Thousand Oaks theatre news.
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• High school football teams open league play with victories (vcstar.com) — Thousand Oaks High’s football team dropped its Channel League opener at home but showed progress behind sophomore quarterback Matthew Galvez and kicker Blake Baker, and now prepares to host Westlake this Friday. The article also recaps several other Marmonte, Channel, Coastal 101 and Citrus Coast league openers involving nearby schools, with details on standout performances and where each team plays next.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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