Game night proves a winner at Simi Elementary
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
      Instead of zoning out in front of the television, students and their parents had a break from the norm last Thursday night. Simi Elementary School hosted its first Family Game Night, and about 300 students and parents showed up to play board games, eat dinner together and win prize...
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Making holiday cooking easier this year
      Holiday entertaining can be fun by keeping it simple. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the holidays more and be less stressed. •Prepare as much as possible in advance. Choose freezable dishes for half the menu and prepare as much as possible the day before. Many desserts can be...
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Get a haircut for a cause
      Cali Gymnastics will host a communitywide hair drive for Locks of Love from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at Cali Gymnastics, 2175 Agate Court, Simi Valley. Local hair stylists will give free haircuts to volunteers.
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