April 11, 2008 RSS feed / Neighbors

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Luck be a lady: Resident banks big bucks on 'Wheel of Fortune'

By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn
"I'm behind you." That's a phrase Simi Valley resident Michelle Franklin will probably never forget. More...

Plenty planned for Kiwanis Blues Fest

Write4Hope and Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley will present the third annual Blues Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Oak County Park, 901 Quimisa Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Bowled over with generosity

FOR SOUP OR CEREAL- Anne Caputo, middle, looks at the various bowls for sale during Many Mansions' "Bowls of Hope Project" held at The Vineyards in Simi Valley on Sunday. More...

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

Local political groups meet this week

•The Simi Valley-Moorpark Democratic Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at the Simi Valley Library Community Room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Multicultural Day focuses on nature

Moorpark College presents its annual Multicultural Day from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the campus, 7075 Campus Road. More...

Job fair gives youths a taste of what's out there

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

The Youth Employment Services Advisory Board is organizing its 22nd job fair this Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley. More...

YMCA selects new executive director

Daniel Jaeger is the new executive director of the Simi Valley Family YMCA. He is responsible for overseeing operations of the 25,000-square-foot facility that serves more than 7,500 Simi Valley residents. More...

Senior center has variety of activities planned

Take a bus to see the Dodgers take on the Mets

The Simi Valley Senior Center and Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District present the following activities for seniors. For more information or registration, call the senior center at (805) 5836059 or (805) 5832732. More...

Local heroes will be honored

The Peace Officer's Association of Ventura County will host the 35th annual Medal of Valor Awards banquet on Saturday, April 19 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Equestrian therapy program gives a lift to the disabled

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Spending the day with horses at Pete Peters' Handicapped Equestrian Learning Program (HELP) is enriching not only for the disabled participants but also for the volunteers who assist the riders during the therapy sessions. More...

Pet of the Week

LOOK AT THAT FACE- Rudy is a male 4-year-old Chihuahua. He is gentle, curious and loyal and would make a good dog for a small apartment. Rudy can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Call (805) 388-4341 and ask for ID No. A436760. More...

Students strut their stuff at spring dance concert

The Dance Department at Moorpark College presents its annual spring student dance concert, "Motion Flux," an evening of original works by student choreographers, guest artists and select faculty at 8 p.m. tonight, Fri. More...