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MAY

15

2008

This Week in History

Madeleine Korbel Albright, the U.S.’s first female Secretary of State, is born in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Read story.

MAY

15

2008

Give a Little

The Rhythmic Arts Project, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through the power of music, is holding a car wash to help fund its annual music benefit this Saturday, May 17. Read story.

MAY

15

2008

Camp Ronald McDonald

In California alone, 1,100 children are diagnosed with cancer each year. Read story.

MAY

15

2008

Cool & Cultured: Museums

Bring the whole family out on Sunday, May 18, for International Museum Day. Read story.

MAY

14

2008

African Dinosaurs on Display

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African Dinosaurs are now on display at the S.B. Museum of Natural History. Read story.

MAY

8

2008

This Week in History

International and influential reggae musician Bob Marley dies of cancer in Miami, Florida, at the age of 36. Read story.

MAY

8

2008

Give a Little

Hit the links Friday, May 9, at 12:30 p.m. at the Glen Annie Golf Club and help keep school libraries open! Read story.

MAY

8

2008

Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho! A Pirate’s Life for Me!

The 18th annual Ojai Renaissance & Pirate Faire is swaggerin’ and swash-bucklin’ its way back to the shores of Lake Casitas. Read story.

MAY

8

2008

Awesome Art

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Children’s author Gerald McDermott will discuss his amazing books, including Zomo the Rabbit. Read story.

MAY

8

2008

Pangea Day

Join together with people in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro, and thousands of others around the globe to participate in a live, streaming broadcast of films, music, and visionary speakers to unite humankind. Read story.

MAY

1

2008

Give a Little

American Support for Afghanistan and Chef Karim are teaming up on Friday, May 2, for a night of exotic dinner and entertainment to raise awareness and funds for Afghan orphans and their continued struggle at the Khorasan Orphanage in Kabul. Read story.

MAY

1

2008

This  Week in History

President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates N.Y.C.’s Empire State Building, pressing a button from the White House that turns on the building’s lights. Read story.

MAY

1

2008

Family Fun Night

Hey kids! Grab your parents and head up to Elings Park (298 Las Positas Rd.) for a night of good times for the whole family. Read story.

MAY

1

2008

Pretty Painting

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MAY

1

2008

Helping the Hungry

The sixth annual KCOY Spring Food Drive, benefiting the Foodbank of S.B. County, is taking donations through May 21. Read story.

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