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Resident tells his side of why he got voted off the island By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com It was a bit of an accident that Simi Valley local Dave Cruser became a contestant on the 15th season of CBS TV's "Survivor." In fact, if he'd entered the right casting room, he might have landed a television commercial, not a hit reality series. More ...
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com Angela Randazzo will never forget the time she met Marlon Brando . . . inside a bathroom. The longtime Simi Valley resident and author ran into the legendary actor while working on the set of "The Godfather" more than three decades ago. More ... Hip-hop show will benefit local Boys & Girls Club The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will host a fundraising hiphop show benefiting the club's Teen Programs on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 7 to 10 p.m. Artists include: Lyrically Stable, O.D., Alcatraz, and the New Colony. Headlining the event is KRUE. More ...
Air Force Airman Justin M. Fleming has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Fleming and his flight received Honor Flight, Dorm Excellence and Warrior Challenge Excellence during training and earned credits toward an associate degree throu... 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 Valley Trauma Center at 7116 Sophia Ave. More ... 'Open Wednesdays' opens community conversations The Ventura County Community Foundation has introduced "Open Wednesdays," a series of meetings in each of the county's 10 cities intended to provide a forum for local nonprofits, donors, community leaders and elected officials to discuss priorities for the foundation's programs, ... More ...
Cool months a great time to hit the great outdoors The Simi Valley Trailblazers will present the following hikes in December. For more information on any event, visit www.simitrailblazers.com. • Saturday, Dec. 1. Moderate 7-mile hike to the Devil's Punch Bowl in Pearblossom. More ...
The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley recently hosted the annual Family Dinner, where the young members and their families to enjoy a dinner, show and an evening of fun together at the club. This year's theme was based on the Wizard of Oz, with more than 200 guests in attendance. More ... Golf tournament raises $27,000 More than 110 golfers participated in the Simi Valley Education Foundation's recent Tee Up for Kidz Golf Tournament at Lost Canyons Golf Course. The event raised more than $27,000, a new record. "This tournament is about bringing the Simi Valley community together for good fun and a ... More ...
Why an exotic pet? By Mollie Hogan Special to the Acorn What makes one pet seeker settle for a dog or cat, while another seeks out a wolf or a lion? In the opinion of one California animal control officer, "most people who keep wild animals have them as a vanity pet, for their own ego, not for the benefit of the animal. More ... Community Christmas Shoppe gears up ACTION Foundation, a nonprofit community-based outreach group, will sponsor the fourth annual Community Christmas Shoppe on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Simi Valley Presbyterian Church, 4832 Cochran St. More ... Jazz Club will host special Christmas performance The Simi Valley Jazz Club will meet from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Participants may listen and dance to the music of the 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s, or participate in open jam sessions. More ...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers GOOD TIDINGS- Kacee Harris, 13, gets her cast signed by Santa Claus while her 12yearold brother Andrew sits on Santa's lap at the Simi Town Center on Wednesday. Kacee and Andrew had already had their photo taken with Santa, but decided to drop by and say hello one more ... More ... Regional United Way starts fire recovery fund United Way organizations in Southern California have launched the regional United Way Southern California Wildfires Recovery Fund. David M. Smith, president and CEO for United Way of Ventura County, said, "This longterm recovery fund will support residents and communities for years to co... More ... Amateur artists display work The Amateur Art Show took place on Nov. 16 at the Senior Center with about 100 people in attendance. Artists displayed paintings in oil, watercolor, pen-ink, pastels, ceramics and woodcarvings. Two teachers demonstrated their techniques. Anne Cannata painted a watercolor of roses and Dottie S... More ... Know someone who lives the holiday spirit? This holiday season, the Simi Valley Acorn wants to highlight those who truly believe it's better to give than to receive. If you know of an individual or an organization making a difference in the lives of others while expecting nothing in return, please send your suggestions to si... More ... |
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