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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’t find any quilters, she was surprised by what she did find: many of her forebears were involved in major wars. More ... 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. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County joined the Interface agency in 1993 and has grown signifi 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 “obsolete” in the eyes of consumers. Rapid advances in technology and an expanding demand for new features accelerate the generation of “old” ele More ...
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 ... Quotes to chew on “There is a fountain of youth; it is in your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you will learn to tap this source, you will have truly defeated age.” — More ... Commission on Human Concerns seeks board members By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com The Ventura County Commission on Human Concerns (CHC), the county’s action agency, is seeking both a low-income sector board member and an alternate board member to represent the low-income population in the fourth supervisory district. More ... 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 ...
BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers PRESENTS FOR SENIORS—Judy Dwyer and Emerald Jones are having a blast as they wrap gifts for seniors at the Simi Valley Care Center. Through a Council on Aging program called Santa for a Senior, an item that a senior citizen needs is written on a Christmas tree ornament ... 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’re like millions of Americans, who are not quite sure of how to make a latté or a mocha, buying a coffee machine for yourself or a loved one will not be an easy task. However, by doing a little homework, you can match the perfect brewer wi More ...
JESSE GROVES/Special to the Acorn Newspapers RIGHT FROM THE SOURCE—Simi Valley Police Chief Mark Layhew addresses attendees at he recent Simi Valley Police Chief’s Annual Holiday Luncheon at Wood Ranch Country Club. About 140 business leaders and area residents were on hand to enjoy the event. More ...
RANDY THOMSON/Acorn Newspapers ‘HIGH HILLS’ HARMONIES—Laura Silverstein, guitar, Cheryl Richards, bass, Virginia Starling, fiddle, and Leslie Reagan, mandolin, of High Hills bluegrass and country band perform last Sunday night during “Pickin’ in the Valley” at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. T... More ... New West Symphony program to inspire music appreciation Families can experience classical music from a “dynamic up-close view” of Maestro Boris Brott conducting the New West Symphony through the Front Rows Club, a new program developed by the symphony’s education department. More ... 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’s Day. More ...
“Syriana” Directed by: Stephen Gaghan Starring: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Amanda Peet, Jeffrey Wright, Christopher Plummer, Chris Cooper and William Hurt 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 ...
‘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 raffle at the Community Christmas Shoppe at Hillcrest Community School. Parents could buy toys, blankets or clothing for as little as a... More ... |
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