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School earns National Blue Ribbon honors By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com As far as surprises go, Wood Ranch Elementary received a big one last Friday when State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell popped in for an unexpected visit just a few days after the school had been notified it had earned a National Blue Ribbon honor. More ... Jails to utilize drug-sniffing dog Cops hope K9 will prevent smuggling The Ventura County Sheriff 's Foundation has donated funds to purchase a K9 police dog to help detect drugs in jail facilities. Ghera, a female Labrador retriever, was purchased in June and went into action in July. Her handler is Dep. Charles McDonald. McDonald and Ghera went t... More ... Park district shares updates on its most pressing projects Opponents of proposed golf course expansion remain vocal By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com The first phase of upgrades to Rancho Simi Community Park will soon be underway if a construction contract is awarded on Nov. 1 as scheduled, according to a report from the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. More ...
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com Although Simi Valley Unified School District expects to operate under a small deficit this fiscal year, last year's surplus will help offset the difference, negating the need to make cuts, Lowell Schultze, associate superintendent of business and facilities, More ... Paratransit Advisory Committee meeting scheduled The next meeting of the Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit Advisory Committee will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. The five members and two alternates on the committee meet quarterly to review public paratransit issues af... More ... Fire station opens its doors to residents Fire Station 41 will conduct an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at 1910 Church St., Simi Valley in honor of Fire Prevention Week. Residents can see fire engines and equipment and learn how to create and practice a home fire escape plan. More ...
GETTING ACTIVE- More than 250 walkers participated in the fourth annual Amanda "Spreading our Wings" Walk to raise money for the Amanda McPherson Foundation. The course covered about two and a half miles through Simi Valley's Wood Ranch and included refreshments, music and entertainment ... More ... Poker tournament will benefit B&G Club The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will hold its third annual Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament Saturday, Oct. 20 at 2850 Lemon Drive, Simi Valley. Registration begins at 5 p.m., and the tournament starts at 6. There will also be a Texas Hold 'Em instruction session from 5 to 6 p.m. More ...
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 Conejo Valley Art Museum is seeking an ArtWalk coordinator for ArtWalk 2008. More ...
SO THAT'S WHERE IT GOES- Simi Valley fifthgraders and Girl Scouts, above, from left, Cassi, Charlie and Sarah, all 10, from Troop 878, try to get a better look from the van window during a driving tour of the Simi Valley Landfill last Wednesday. The tour was part of the girls' work tow... More ... SV Rotary celebrating 45 years of service The Rotary Club of Simi Valley will celebrate its 45th anniversary from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at The Vineyards, 2525 Stow St., Simi Valley. The event, open to all past and present Rotarians, will feature dinner and dancing as well as a program detailing the accomplishments and... More ... Golf event will raise money for multicultural club The Moorpark College Multicultural Club will host its third annual Golf Fest on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive, Moorpark. All proceeds will be used to support the club in providing educational assistance, forums and cultural awareness events for ... More ...
Public fills Royal track to take part ON THE GO- Simi Valley residents, above, from left, Beverly Phillips and her sister-in-law Lagauana Burnside walk laps on the Royal High School track during the Relay for Life fundraiser held Saturday. Phillips, a three-month survivor, and Burnside, a 17year survivor, found... More ... Local war veteran to make guest appearance on network TV show Episode airs tonight at 8 p.m. on CBS A war veteran from Simi Valley will appear on tonight's episode of "Ghost Whisperer." Dustin Senella, an Iraqi war veteran, will be featured in the show, which airs tonight at 8 p.m. on CBS. Veterans from all branches of the military were invited to be part of the episode, titled "Hau... More ... Outdoor concert held Saturday at Santa Susana Santa Susana High School will present a "Concert on the Lawn" from 4 to 6 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 13, in the central quad/amphitheater of the school at 3750 E. Cochran St. in Simi Valley. More ... Kiwanis tab new officers Local Kiwanis members were recently honored at a luncheon sponsored by Kiwanis International CalNevHa District, Division 42 of Ventura County at the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula. Guests from the 15 area Kiwanis clubs and 84 club officers attended the event. More ... Dems to discuss decline in housing market The Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club will host its October meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Speakers will discuss the global economy and how it affects community economy, with a focus on the ho... More ... AAUW meeting coming up The American Association of University Women will hold its general meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 in the chapel of the United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More ... |
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