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If you're planning on breaking out the family Scrabble board at Christmas, you might get some help from zoodle, jedi, babymoon and about 500 other words newly added to the official playing dictionary.
Scrabble’s new edition is full of delightful new words. But are there enough of them?
The addition of 500 words to “The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary” seventh edition, released last week by Hasbro and Merriam-Webster, should make for some exciting and eyebrow-raising gameplay this holiday
FRI., NOV. 18 Tree Lighting Celebration The Promenade at Westlake lights up its massive holiday tree, complete with a holiday show featuring musical entertainment, the arrival of Santa Claus and a fireworks finale. Pre-show festivities include strolling entertainment, kids’ activities and a Holiday Market featuring treats from restaurants and retailers. 5 p.m. preshow, 7:30 p.m.
SAT., NOV. 19 International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Clinical social worker Pam Farkas will give a talk for survivors. Groups for people who have lost a loved one to suicide also will meet. 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 19, Engaged Therapy, 2625 Townsgate Road, Ste. 210, Thousand Oaks. Information: pamfarkas.lcsw@yahoo.com or Mike Matthew at