April 4, 2008 RSS feed / Neighbors

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Horse shows to emphasize riding and knowledge

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn
Knowing how to ride and knowing about your horse once went hand in hand. Not so much anymore, according to Cris Chastain, 51, owner of Cross Creek Farms, an equestrian riding and boarding center in Moorpark. More...

Pastels demo will be held at Simi library

Artist Meli Calkins will lead a workshop on painting with pastels at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18 at the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Community council to hold meeting at IHOP

The Simi Valley Community Council will meet on Thursday, April 10 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the International House of Pancakes, 2525 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More...

'Open Wednesdays' continue

The Ventura County Community Foundation will host "Open Wednesdays" from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23 at Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, 18 High Street, Moorpark, and Wed., April 30 at city of Port Hueneme Council Chambers, 250 N. More...

Youth job fair is next Saturday

The Youth Employment Service Job and Career Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley, 2850 Lemon Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Teams sought for seaside hoops tournament in Ventura

The 11th annual Ventura Seaside Basketball Tournament, a fundraiser for youth programs in Ventura, is scheduled from Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20. More...

Anti teen-drinking message comes to stage

A stage version of Straight up Reality Improv's "Reality Party for Parents" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday April 10 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Blvd. More...

Organizers of Arroyo Cleanup hope to exceed last year's big turnout

Simi Valley's Neighborhood Councils are looking for community volunteers to help with the sixth annual Arroyo Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26 at the Arroyo Simi on Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Neighborhood councils want new members

Have a say in the future of your community

The city of Simi Valley is accepting applications for Neighborhood Council Executive Board members. Vacancies exist on each of the four boards. Applicants must be 18 years or older and Simi Valley residents. More...

Workshops will offer advice on getting hired

The East County Job and Career Center, 980 Enchanted Way in Simi Valley, will host several Career Shops in April. For more information on any of the workshops, call the center at (805) 955-2282. More...

Colonial Day coming to Reagan Library

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will hold the seventh annual Colonial America Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Landfill hosts open house for Earth Day

Waste Management will host a free Earth Day Festival and Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, 2801 N. Madera Road. More...

Film screening will highlight kids with disabilities

PAUSE4kids presents the Keri Bowers movie "The Sandwich Kid: A Film About Siblings and Disabilities" Friday, April 11 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...

Woman selected as head Elk

Simi Valley Elks Lodge No. 2492 recently announced their new officers. More...