December 28, 2007 RSS feed / Neighbors

Free Christmas tree disposal offered

Curbside collection through Jan. 11

Simi Valley residents with curbside trash service may either place their Christmas tree in the green yard waste container or place the tree on the curb for collection at no additional charge through Friday, Jan. 11. 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. More...

ARC of Ventura County celebrates the gift of giving

PRESENTS FOR ALL- ARC of Ventura County instructor Joyce Stavic helps Randy Van Ausdell open his present at the annual Christmas party on Thursday afternoon. More...

Local Rotarians take children on a holiday shopping spree

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise recently gave gifts of clothing to 12 boys and girls ages 6 to 12 who were chosen for citizenship or academic achievement awards at their elementary schools. More...

Don't make a bad accident worse

The National Traffic Incident Management Coalition has launched a program to clear lanes quickly, keep traffic moving and protect emergency medical technicians and other roadside responders after a traffic accident. More...

Santa-loving senior

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers KISS FOR KRINGLE- Simi Care Center resident Virginia Wood blows a kiss to local veteran Sal Ayala, dressed as Santa, on Thursday afternoon as he delivers presents to each resident as part of the "Be A Santa to a Senior" pr More...

Pioneer grad turned patrolman

Jonathan Gutierrez of Simi Valley recently completed the California Highway Patrol cadet training and has been assigned to duty at the CHP South Los Angeles Area office. Gutierrez is a 1998 graduate of Simi Valley High School. More...

Teaching zoo offers day camp

The Junior Safari Winter Day Camp at America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is registering children ages 6 to 11. The camp runs Dec. 31 through Jan. More...

Jewish Genealogical Society to hold first meeting of '08

The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County and surrounding areas will hold a general meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

Serving in Uniform

Brandon Michael Lang of Simi Valley recently graduated from Navy boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois. Lang was awarded a sharpshooter ribbon during his weapons training. More...

For those watching over us

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers THEIR LIGHT STILL SHINES- Becky Craft of Moorpark and Simi resident Eileen Bandsuch hold candles lit in memory of Bandsuch's husband, David, who died April 8, 2006. More...