Afflicted actors seek cure for restless legs syndrome
      Actors and longtime Hollywood couple Corbin Bernsen and Amanda Pays are joining forces on an educational program to raise awareness of restless legs syndrome, a common yet misunderstood condition with which they've both been diagnosed.
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Think about getting in shape
      A free seminar introducing positive motivation techniques to lose weight will be offered from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Presenters will be Tony Dee, chauffeur and body guard, and Lori Thomas, certified hypnotherapi...
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Hospital volunteers host big fundraiser
      The Simi Valley Hospital Volunteer Guild will host its annual Bake, Book, and Bling-Bling Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, June 11 and 12 in the Citrus/Peppertree rooms at Simi Valley Hospital. The public is invited to purchase previously read books, secondhand jewelry...
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Give blood and enjoy pizza
      The Free Clinic of Simi Valley has scheduled a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 1 at the clinic, 2060 Tapo St. Donating blood is safe, simple, and saves lives. All blood donors will receive a free Domino's medium onetopping pizza.
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Red Cross recognizes volunteer
      Mike McIntyre of Simi Valley was given the Rookie of the Year Award by the American Red Cross of Ventura County at Volunteer Recognition 2007, held at SYSCO Food Services of Ventura County on May 12. The event celebrated the achievements of "volunteers of the year" in several categories.
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Popular European sport a healthy boost
     IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers LAWN BOWLING- - Eleanor Tremblay of Simi Valley tosses the ball a little too hard at a free lawn bowling class held at the Simi Valley Senior Center on Wednesday. "Well, it was my very first try," she said. Lawn bowling, though very popular in Europe, is a sport little kn...
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Have a sweet time picking berries by the pound at Underwood Farms' fields
      Residents can pick their own blueberries seven days a week from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Underwood Family Farms' Somis location, 5696 Los Angeles Ave. Picking begins Saturday, May 26 and continues through mid July. The farm will provide 1 and 2pound containers as well as a selfguided bluebe...
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How to select the best workout
      You may be a step closer to deciding which workout works best for you by learning more about treadmills, elliptical trainers and stationary bikes. +Treadmills offer an unsurpassed cardiovascular and fatburning workout, helping to burn 50 to 250 more calories per hour than a stationa...
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