September 21, 2007 RSS feed / Neighbors

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Two families help break ground for homes at Simi's first Habitat for Humanity project

By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn
Shoveling dirt wouldn't usually be viewed as a momentous occasion- let alone a lifechanging one- but on Sept. 15, at the crossroads of Royal and Sequoia in Simi Valley, two families experienced the joy of breaking ground. More...

Neighborhood wins ice cream party

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

If you ask the residents of Bristol Avenue what makes their neighborhood so sweet, they'll tell you it's the ice cream that helps make their hearts grow fonder. More...

One airman's basic training ends, another begins A.F. Academy

Air Force Airman Daniel A. Zimbardo has graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, and earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. More...

Elks Lodge serves up its annual breakfast for vets

MILITARY MEN- Retired Army Cpl. John Goelz laughs with retired Army Sgt. Robert Laney at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge No. 2492 flapjack breakfast for veterans, part of the Elks' Wild West Weekend fundraiser on Sunday morning. More...

Share a volunteer story and win a trip to Disneyland

United Way of Ventura County's free online volunteer matching system,VolunteerVenturaCounty.org, has announced the "Find It. Do It. Share It.," contest, sponsored by the Walt Disney Co. More...

Foundation offering two fun ways to contribute

The Amanda Vorhies Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps local families that have children with disabilities, will host two fundraising events: a golf tournament on Tuesday, Sept. More...

Advisory board seeking applications

Applications are being accepted for positions on the Youth Employment Service Advisory Board, which promotes the hiring of Simi Valley youth, assists youth in understanding the needs of employers, More...

Local Stroller Strides promotes Women's Health and Fitness Day

In recognition of National Women's Health and Fitness Day on Sept. 26, Stroller Strides is stressing the importance for mothers to make time for regular physical activity and make smart health choices. More...

Program will reunite two Simi brothers aboard Navy destroyer

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Scott Martin looks up to his older brother, Nick. But since Nick's been in the Navy, traveling the world on the USS John Paul Jones for the past two years, Scott hasn't been able to hang out with his brother lately. More...

High-five for the Brown Bag Bus days

THEY BACKED THE BUS- Fran Harders and Sue Renyer, who have been friends for decades, were among 24 volunteers honored with the Mary Frisbey Distinguished Friends Award at the Ventura County Library in Simi Valley on Sunday afternoon. More...