December 16, 2005 RSS feed / Community

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Tribute to veterans at Tapo Community Park complete

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
Gayle Soles has such a strong urge to quilt that she believed it had to be inherited. So the Simi Valley resident researched her genealogy and, although she didn More...

Child hunger challenged by local women

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

never done anything like this before. When she learned that more than 13 million children in the U.S. go hungry, she was determined to do what she could to turn that around. More...

Commission on Human Concerns seeks board members

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Commission on Human Concerns (CHC), the county More...

It’s a wrap for the holidays

BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers PRESENTS FOR SENIORS More...

Police host annual luncheon

JESSE GROVES/Special to the Acorn Newspapers RIGHT FROM THE SOURCE More...

New West Symphony program to inspire music appreciation

Families can experience classical music from a More...

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Hand-painted ceramic tiles will enhance park

Local residents are creating artwork for Vista del Arroyo Park in Simi Valley. More...

Big Brothers Big Sisters now separate from Interface

Interface Children Family Services and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County announced that, effective Nov. 1, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County became a separate entity. More...

Here’s how to dispose of old electronics, holiday refuse

Each year in California hundreds of thousands of computers, monitors, copiers, fax machines, printers, televisions, and other electronic items become More...

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First 5 partners with Simi Town Center for needy

Simi Valley Town Center has announced a holiday program to help First 5 Ventura County. It will help needy kids age 5 and younger in Simi Valley and Moorpark. More...

Sauerkraut, a popular holiday food, has health benefits, too

Throughout the year, families across the U.S. sit down together to enjoy their favorite holiday food traditions, with one of the most popular being sauerkraut. More...

Select a coffee breweto match your taste

Coffee is a hot topic this holiday season, and if you More...

Bluegrass grows in Simi Valley

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Holiday schedule to affect Acorn deadlines

Both offices of the Acorn Newspapers will be closed on Mondays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, in observance of Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year More...

Flowers, candles help create warm holiday

This holiday season some of the most delightful ways to deck the halls include two traditional favorites: candles and flowers. More...

Expect a miracle to come true

‘WHAT GREAT LUCK!’—Kimberly Vanderlip’s son, Stan, had his bicycle stolen several months ago, so Vanderlip was surprised and grateful to win a bicycle in Saturday’s raffl More...