Community Corner
5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 18
Despite the rainy weather, "Pawlidays" at the Agoura Animal Shelter and a Victorian holiday party at the library are on.
- It's going to be a rainy weekend, Agoura Hills. The chance of precipitation is 80 percent today, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast calls for a high near 63, along with east wind 5 to 10 m.p.h. becoming south.
- Christmas is less than one week away. Around Agoura Hills and 30-minutes out, Patch has made a  that will have you singing carols until Monday. We have also compiled a photo gallery of the  in town. And for other festive stories, check out our  series.
- Thinking about adopting a pet for the holidays? The is celebrating the "" from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adoption discounts will be provided. There will also be John Paul Pet Product samples for all adopters attending the event, as well as cat and dog gift box giveaways, featuring John Paul Pet products and Platinum Pets bowls. 
- If you've got nothing to do this afternoon, dress up in your most 19th century attire (a top hat or lacy dress will do), and head over to the . The Library is hosting a Victorian Holiday Tea Party from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Actor Duffy Hudson brings to life Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at 2 p.m. The event is free for all ages.
- Looking to do something charitable for the holiday season? Shop at any store or dine at any restaurant in the Commons in Calabasas, Promenade in Westlake Village, or Lakes in Thousand Oaks and you can opt to have 5 percent of the sale go toward benefiting a school of your choice. After you make your purchase, bring the receipt to the on-site concierge and let them know where you would like donate the money. The offer runs through Dec. 24.
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