November 30, 2007 RSS feed / Neighbors

Serving in Uniform

Air Force Airman Justin M. Fleming has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

'Open Wednesdays' opens community conversations

The Ventura County Community Foundation has introduced "Open Wednesdays," a series of meetings in each of the county's 10 cities intended to provide a forum for local nonprofits, donors, community leaders and elected officials to dis More...

Family Dinner a feast of fun at B&G Club

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley recently hosted the annual Family Dinner, where the young members and their families to enjoy a dinner, show and an evening of fun together at the club. More...

What it takes to own an exotic pet

Why an exotic pet?

What makes one pet seeker settle for a dog or cat, while another seeks out a wolf or a lion? More...

'Santa, can you make my foot better?'

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers GOOD TIDINGS- Kacee Harris, 13, gets her cast signed by Santa Claus while her 12yearold brother Andrew sits on Santa's lap at the Simi Town Center on Wednesday. More...

Amateur artists display work

The Amateur Art Show took place on Nov. 16 at the Senior Center with about 100 people in attendance. Artists displayed paintings in oil, watercolor, pen-ink, pastels, ceramics and woodcarvings. Two teachers demonstrated their techniques. More...

Local author presents 'The Christmas Dragon'

Angela Randazzo will never forget the time she met Marlon Brando . . . inside a bathroom. The longtime Simi Valley resident and author ran into the legendary actor while working on the set of "The Godfather" more than three decades ago. More...

Hip-hop show will benefit local Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will host a fundraising hiphop show benefiting the club's Teen Programs on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 7 to 10 p.m. Artists include: Lyrically Stable, O.D., Alcatraz, and the New Colony. More...

Volunteer Opportunities

Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. •The Valley Trauma Center at 7116 Sophia Ave. More...

Trailerblazers say: 'Take a hike'

Cool months a great time to hit the great outdoors

The Simi Valley Trailblazers will present the following hikes in December. For more information on any event, visit www.simitrailblazers.com. • Saturday, Dec. 1. Moderate 7-mile hike to the Devil's Punch Bowl in Pearblossom. More...

Golf tournament raises $27,000

More than 110 golfers participated in the Simi Valley Education Foundation's recent Tee Up for Kidz Golf Tournament at Lost Canyons Golf Course. The event raised more than $27,000, a new record. More...

Community Christmas Shoppe gears up

ACTION Foundation, a nonprofit community-based outreach group, will sponsor the fourth annual Community Christmas Shoppe on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Simi Valley Presbyterian Church, 4832 Cochran St. More...

Jazz Club will host special Christmas performance

The Simi Valley Jazz Club will meet from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Regional United Way starts fire recovery fund

United Way organizations in Southern California have launched the regional United Way Southern California Wildfires Recovery Fund. David M. More...

Know someone who lives the holiday spirit?

This holiday season, the Simi Valley Acorn wants to highlight those who truly believe it's better to give than to receive. More...