April 21, 2006 RSS feed / Community

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Going to a garden party

PATRICK SHELBY/Acorn Newspapers MAGNIFICENT VIEW- Debbie Iverson previews her "just completed" backyard for the upcoming 8th annual Simi Valley Garden Tour, Garden and Plant Boutique on Sun., April 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. More...

Seminar provides tips to help seniors stay independent

An informational program about ways for seniors to modify their homes to maintain independent living is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Tues., April 25 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. More...

Applications sought for posts on Paratransit Advisory group

Applications are now being taken to fill three positions for a two-year term beginning July 1 on the city of Simi Valley's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Advisory committee. More...

Israel's innovations are topic of presentation

In celebration of Israel Independence Day, Wendy Lewis of Learn Israel will show an informative PowerPoint presentation, "Israel: Small Country, Big Ideas" Fri., April 28 at Congregation B'Nai Emet, 4645 Industrial St., Ste. More...

Neighborhood councils look for help n fourth annual Arroyo Cleanup

The Simi Valley Neighborhood Councils are looking for volunteers to help with the fourth annual Arroyo Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., April 29 at the Arroyo on Madera Road, south of Easy Street. More...

Raffle offers a choice: a house or $1million

By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com

If every home has a story to tell, the tale of one Oak Park house just needs a final chapter and a happy ending. More...

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

ISLAND GIRL-Amanda Merkle, 9, soaks up the sun on the tiny island of Caicos in the Caribbean. Chris Merkle of Simi Valley submitted the photo. More...

Recruitment extended to fill commission vacancies

The city of Simi Valley has extended its deadline to submit applications to fill vacancies on the Citizen's Election Advisory Commission (CEAC) to 5 p.m. Fri., April 28. More...

Ed foundation president tells Simi 'We can do more'

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

By his own account, the Dan White who walked into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 is not the same Dan White who walked out. More...

Elks pick new lodge leader

The Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477 installed David Naccarato on Sat., April 1 as the Exalted Ruler for 2006-2007. More...

High school senior from Simi found dead in his sleep

Casey Morris, 18, a senior at The High School at Moorpark College, was found dead Saturday at his uncle's home in Fresno, Calif., where he had been visiting for the weekend. More...

Phone line will provide way to report bad drivers to police

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Ever watch helplessly as a roaring car driven by a teenager speeds past you, leaving dust and debris flying in its wake? More...

Rotary Club of Simi Valley to sponsor golf tourney

The Rotary Club of Simi Valley will host its 29th annual Charity Golf Tournament May 5 at the Simi Hills Golf Course, 5031 Alamo St., Simi Valley. More...

Boys & Girls club needs auction volunteers

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley announces its 28th annual Auction will be held Sat., June 10 at the state-of-the-art facility adjacent to Lemon Park in Simi Valley. More...

Model to discuss beautymodesty at Royal High

Former international model Jennifer Strickland will be the guest speaker at the Hidden Beauty Event for girls and women ages 10 and up at 6:30 p.m. Fri., May 5 in the gym at Royal High School, 1402 Royal Ave. in Simi Valley. More...