Coalition for Simi Valley Youth gaining influence
Group against teen drinking about to begin second year
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
      The Coalition for Simi Valley Youth and Community is a snowball that just keeps getting bigger. While its goal last year was to gather information on how Simi teenagers are able to get their hands on alcohol, the organization in its second year will be trying to find new and effective ...
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Residents win big at Kow Chip Bingo
      The Kiwanis Club of Santa Susana hosted the 14th annual Kow Chip Bingo game on Sept. 16 during the Simi Valley Days carnival. The bingo winners and their cash prizes are Jenney Scovis, $1,000; Mike Sedell, $750; Ryan Picker, $500; and Tom Saulnier, $250.
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Public invited to attend birthday bash
      Longtime resident and wellknown local musician Dale Honsinger will celebrate his 55th birthday starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Arena Sports Grill & Bar at 999 Enchanted Way in Simi Valley, and the public is invited to attend.
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Toastmasters meets Thursdays
      Simi Valley Toastmasters meets every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Sunrise Assisted Living, 5300 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. This is a strong club that is looking for more members to create more of a challenge. Toastmasters International helps to improve communication skill...
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Grammy Award winners to perform at mayor's dinner & charity auction
Annual event raises money for Simi Valley Community Foundation
      The Simi Valley Community Foundation will host the third annual Mayor's Dinner and Charity Auction on Friday, Oct. 12 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. The event will feature musical entertainment by Billy Davis Jr.
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Concert, BBQ fundraiser will benefit upcoming Relay for Life at Royal High
      The Relay for Life team Desert Breeze will present "Survivors' Rockfest" from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 at Guitar Merchant and Verity Room, 7053 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. The event will feature music, barbecue and vendors. Country, blues and rock bands will perform.
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NRA banquet returns to Reagan Library
Tickets on sale
      The second annual Simi Conejo Friends of NRA fundraising banquet is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. The keynote speaker will be J.P. Nelson, Western Region director of the National Rifle Association...
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