March 28, 2008 RSS feed / Neighbors

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Husband and wife mail carriers deliver their first children's book

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
The artistic bug finally caught up with Staci and Craig Gillette. The Simi Valley couple recently published "The Silly Goose Trap," their first children's book. More...

Girl Scouts hosting tree giveaway

Girl Scout Troop 878 will conduct an environmental project to fulfill the requirements for the Bronze Award, the highest award that can be earned as a Junior Girl Scout. More...

Opening day a hit for SVBL

Simi Valley Baseball League recently celebrated opening day for its 31st season of baseball for boys and girls ages 4 through 18 in Eastern Ventura County. The league is the only Babe Ruth sanctioned organization in Ventura County. More...

Sisters in arms

Newest Simi cop congratulated by her sister, a Ventura County Sheriff's deputy in nearby Moorpark
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

When Hillary Buckland began to consider a career in law enforcement, the Simi Valley resident didn't have to look far for a second opinion. Her sister, Amy Ward, is a 14year veteran of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. More...

Youth can audition to be part of '08 Cajun festival

Cali Gymnastics and Simi Sunrise Rotary will host auditions for children ages 17 and under from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at Cali Gymnastics, 2175 Agate Court, Simi Valley. More...

Simi Valley congregations trying to light a path to recovery

By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn

Simi Valley Presbyterian Church has launched a weekly "Celebrate Recovery" program for people who struggle with addiction, abuse, codependency or other life challenges. More...

Police officers, fire fighters to compete in charity football game

The Ventura County Police and Sheriff Pride Bowl Association will present Pride Bowl XXVI, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m., Saturday, March 29 at Newbury Park High School, 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park. More...

Hospital foundation wants 'Woman of the Year' nominations

Winners will be honored at luncheon and fashion show

The Simi Valley Hospital Foundation is taking nominations for the Woman of the Year award. Nominees will be recognized at the hospital's annual "Hats Off to Women!" luncheon and fashion show scheduled for Friday, April 25, from 10 a.m. More...

Resident to spin the 'Wheel of Fortune'

Michelle Franklin, a medical education consultant from Simi Valley, will be a contestant on the Friday, April 4 episode of "Wheel of Fortune." The show airs locally on KABC Channel 7. More...

Organizers seeking help picking a new logo, theme for Simi Valley Days

Residents can email suggestions, graphics

The 24th annual Simi Valley Days from Sept. 10 through 14 will have a new location this year at Rancho Simi Community Park. "We are excited about this change in location. More...

Annual Rotary Club golf tournament coming up

Rotary Club of Simi Valley will host its 31st annual Golf Classic on Frday, April 18 day at the Tierra Rejada Golf Club, 15187 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Comedian and newspaper columnist Jason Love will serve as guest host. More...

Date set for B&G Club auction

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will host the 30th annual Auction "Adventure to Treasure Island" on Saturday, June 7 at the club, 2850 Lemon Drive in Simi Valley. The clubhouse will be decorated to reflect the pirate theme. More...

Refurbished Tapo Canyon Park reopens

A DAY AT THE PARK- Blake Boardman, above, and his 2-year-old grandson Devin Inlow, share a snack at Tapo Canyon Regional Park on Wednesday afternoon following the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the park's grand reopening. More...

United Way has money available for qualifying nonprofits

United Way of Ventura County is accepting Letters of Intent for funding in the Self Sufficiency Focus Area, one of four areas supported by the United Way through its Community Impact direction. More...

Dance students have the right moves

Simi Dance Center won numerous awards at its first group dance competition of the year, Thunderstruck Dance Competition, held in Lakewood, Calif. on March 15 and 16. More...

Learn how to paint china

The Simi Valley Senior Center and Rancho Simi Recreation Park District will host china painting for seniors from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays, March 28 through May 16 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...