February 22, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Simi water control plant honored for its efficiency

The California Water Environmental Association TriCounties Section recently presented the Simi Valley Water Quality Control Plant with the 2007 Plant of the Year award at the annual awards ceremony in Santa Barbara. More...

The end of over-the-air broadcasting

In one year, 22 million Americans who rely on free overtheair broadcasting will be at risk of losing access to television. On Feb. 17, 2009, all TV stations will begin broadcasting exclusively in digital signals. More...

Chabad hosting Cafe Night

Chabad of Simi Valley will host a Cafe Night and live auction at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 2 at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Alter Rocker will provide entertainment. More...

Feeding time at Simi Hills Golf Course

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers BIRD OFFERINGS- Simi Valley resident Larry Perillo takes some time Wednesday to feed a goose that inhabits the Simi Hills Golf Course. More...

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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. More...

Final week to register for volleyball league

Registration for the United States Youth Volleyball League's spring season is in progress. The program fills quickly, and space is limited. The deadline for registration is Saturday, March 1. More...

Baby-sitting certification class offered

Ventura College Community Education is sponsoring a babysitting certificate class through the American Red Cross for young people ages 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at Moorpark College. More...

Firefighters honored by city

The City Council of Simi Valley recently proclaimed February as Firefighter Appreciation Month. Every year the firefighters of Ventura County IAFF Local No. More...

County commission elects new officers

Public officials picked to serve on LAFCO

The Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission has announced its newly elected officers for 2008. John Zaragoza, council member for the city of Oxnard, was elected chair, and George Lange, More...

Environment-minded committee wants city to examine its internal practices

The Sustainable Simi Valley Committee held its firstever meeting on Feb. 12 in the city manager's conference room. More...

Ventura County Republicans to gather at Reagan Library

The Ventura County Republican Party will hold a mixer at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the Ronald Reagan Library Air Force One Pavilion, 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley. More...

Controlling wildfires calls for land management

BLM heightening its ability to manage vegetation

A decision on how best to control a weed on public land may result in more fire safety. More...

Youth basketball league holding sign-ups

Sign-ups are underway for the Simi Valley Family YMCA Junior Lakers Basketball League for boys and girls ages 8 through 16. The spring season, which includes practices and eight-week interleague play, runs from March 25 through May 18. More...

Low-cost vaccinations offered

A lowcost rabies vaccination clinic is scheduled at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 at Fire Station No. 41, 1910 Church St., Simi Valley. The vaccination is $5 per dog payable in cash only. Dog licenses will also be available. More...

Tomorrow is Opening Day at Big Sky Park

Girls' softball will begin second year at new facility

Simi Valley Girls' Softball and the Amanda McPherson Foundation will kick off its second annual Opening Day ceremonies at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 23, at Big Sky Park, 2251 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Local library hosting parent focus group

The Simi Valley Library will host a parent focus group to gather information in a facilitated discussion with parents, teachers, tutors and others who support children's learning as part of the library's strategic planning process. More...

Rock lovers unite in Ventura

The 46th annual Gem, Mineral, Lapidary and Fossil Show of the Ventura Gem and Mineral Society will take place starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2 at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds. Admission is free. More...

Resident weaves colors into creations

To some it may seem like a lost art, but for Simi Valley artist Deborah Jarchow, weaving is a contemporary skill and one of her greatest passions. More...

Serving in Uniform

Air Force Airman Brett A. Launer has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas,and earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. More...