April 20, 2007 RSS feed / Community

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What did you learn from this week's tragedy at Virginia Tech?
ANASTASIA SOROA, 35 Legal secretary "That there's still people out there who don't value life . . . Without schools becoming Fort Knox, what more can you do?" More...

County AOA looking for new membership

The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on its advisory council. The purpose of the council is to recommend the direction of senior services and programs in Ventura County. More...

Resident refuses to give up her purse without a fight

Incident shows dangers of taking the law into your own hands, police say

Unknown thieves stole a woman's purse in the Wal-Mart parking lot at 255 Cochran St. shortly after noon on April 15. More...

Garden club hosting plant sale

The Simi Valley Busy Hands Garden Club will host its annual plant sale Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the community room, Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Gator Run will raise money for fallen firefighter memorial

Names of deceased to be placed on pedestal of bronze statue

Proceeds from the 2007 Inaugural Gator Run 5K/10K Run/ Walk, coming this May, will benefit the Ventura County Fire Department's "Fallen Firefighter Memorial Fund." The Rotary Club of Simi Sunset will present the event on Sunday, May 27 More...

Habitat to conduct housing workshop tomorrow

Membership required of those hoping to move into future homes

Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County will conduct a homeownership workshop at noon tomorrow, Saturday, April 21, at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. More...

For the Record

In last week's story about the Tierra Rejada Cleanup, Ed Hayduk was incorrectly identified as the general manager of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. More...

Tell us why your mom is special

Mother's Day is May 13 and The Acorn wants your mom to receive the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. More...

Town hall meeting will address longterm plans for the Arroyo Simi

Park district wants input from the community

The city of Simi Valley and Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will conduct a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. The public is invited. More...

Date set for annual Arroyo Cleanup

The city of Simi Valley Neighborhood Council's fifth annual Arroyo Cleanup will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28. Volunteers will meet at Madera Road, south of Easy Street and behind The Decor Store. More...

Brand-new ducklings host pool party

KEEPING GUARD- A mother duck maintains close watch over her flock of 10, one-day-old baby ducklings while in the glow of underwater lighting. More...