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April 18, 2008 / Community

City will expand Arroyo Simi bike trail to reach Corriganville Park

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley Department of Public Works is currently soliciting bids for a project to extend the existing Arroyo Simi Bike Trail by nearly four miles- a plan budgeted in the city's Streets and Roads Program for $460,000. More...

Tell us about mom

Mother's Day is May 11, and the Simi Valley Acorn wants your mom to receive the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. More...

Hunger walk will benefit Samaritan Center

The inaugural Simi Valley 5K CROP Hunger Walk will take place June 8. Twenty-five percent of the monies donated will stay in Simi Valley to support agencies including The Samaritan Center and Care and Share. More...

Earth Day activities coming to town center

The city of Simi Valley and Waste Management Inc. sponsor an Earth Day event form 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, April 19 at Simi Valley Town Center. More...

Chili cook-off set to spice up the summer

Knights of Columbus, Simi Valley Council No. 5803 will present the 21st annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 8 on the grounds of St. Rose of Lima School, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Quit smoking

Nicotine Anonymous meets every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 104, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4191 Cochran St., Simi Valley. For more information, call Diane at (818) 370-8740. More...

Learn hula dancing at the senior center

Hawaiian dance classes for seniors and boomer-age (40 and up) men and women will begin Saturday, May 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Katherine "Kit" Hanes is the course instructor. More...

Improv comedy will benefit family of fallen CHP officer

Ventura Improv Company will host a fundraiser for California Highway Patrol officer Tony Pedeferri from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at the theater, 34 N. Palm St., Ventura. Tickets are $25 and space is limited. More...

The Movie Nut

"Smart People" tries very hard to be a smart movie, and it partially succeeds, although if I were to encapsulate the film, I'd label it a smart, abbreviated movie. More...

College students will join peers in march on state capitol building

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Sean Colletti, a second-year English major at California State University Channel Islands, said he's been guilty of not acting on his convictions. More...

Public can provide input on how city should use federal money

The city is soliciting comments on the Draft FY 2008-09 Action Plan that describes the intended use of federal and other funding resources on community needs outlined in the city's five- year 2005 consolidated plan. More...

Local entrepreneur gives back to the arts

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Celine Gillibrand's favorite game as a child was Monopoly. More...

Want to hit the trails?

The Rancho Simi Valley Trailblazers present the following hikes for April. Go to www .simitrailblazers.com for driving directions to sites, updates or changes to the schedule. More...

'Get a haircut, and get a real . . .'

Photos by IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers JOB SEARCH- Above, Ashlie Jo Thoreson, a counselor at Camp Keystone in Agoura Hills, hands out application forms to Royal High School students attending the Simi Valley Youth Employment Services (YES) Job and Ca More...