May 2, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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Youth Services Unit to launch juvenile diversion program for first-time offenders

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
The Simi Valley Police Department's Youth Services Unit is planning to launch a juvenile program next month aimed at giving firsttime offenders a chance at keeping their records clean. Sgt. More...

Know a lot about trees?

The city of Simi Valley is accepting applications to fill two vacant public "at-large" Tree Advisory Board member positions to service until March 2010. All applicants must be residents of Simi Valley. More...

Garden club hosting plant sale just in time for Mother's Day

The Busy Hands Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the community room of the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Special items will be available for Mother's Day gifts. More...

Equestrian princesses

ROYAL RIDERS- Equestrian Trails Inc. Corral No. 37 junior ambassadors are awarded sashes, crowns, and horse supplies at Conejo Equestrian Park in Thousand Oaks recently. More...

Bonding over tea at Strathearn Park

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers HAVING A JOLLY GOOD TIME- Simi Valley resident Donna McWhorter shows off the English Tea set she won in a raffle last Saturday at the Annual Friendship Tea at Robert P. More...

Hospital foundation tips its caps to women

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers DOGGIE FASHIONS- Simi Valley residents Claudine Singer and Gracie, a six-year-old Golden Retriever, work the runway during the fashion show portion of the Hats Off to Women Luncheon presented by The First Ladies of the S More...

Youth Council wants new members

Students can get their political feet wet

Simi Valley residents between the ages of 13 and 18 may apply for membership on the Simi Valley Youth Council. Applications are being accepted for oneyear terms of office with meetings beginning in September. More...

Simmons Award celebrates the spirit of philanthropy

Kiwanis honor named for community activist
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Jack Simmons was a businessman who loved to give back to his community. The longtime Simi Valley resident, who died in 2002, was one of the original members of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Susana. More...

Police investigating shooting at residence

Bullet shattered bathroom window

Simi Valley police are looking for anyone with information about a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours on Saturday, April 26 in the 1000 block of Treadwell Avenue. According to police, at approximately 4:30 a.m. More...

Women learn the art of fighting back

By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn

Nearly 50 women in sweats and tennis shoes filled the multipurpose room at the YMCA last Sunday, ready for a workout and a lesson in Krav Maga, a type of martial art that focuses on self-defense. More...

Trailblazers plan a month of special hikes

The Rancho Simi Valley Trailblazers has planned the following special hikes for May. Hikes are weather permitting. Visit the website www. simitrailblazers.com for updates or schedule changes. More...

Community Council to meet for last time until September

The last meeting of the Simi Valley Community Council for the program year will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at the International House of Pancakes, 2525 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More...

Rancho Simi Park district wins award for Big Sky Park

The California Association of Recreation and Park Districts recently selected the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District to receive three Awards of Distinction. The winner for best new facility was Big Sky Park. More...

Public invited to general plan workshop

The city of Simi Valley is conducting a community workshop for the city's General Plan Update from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at the Council Chamber, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Strawberry festival gala coming up

The California Strawberry Festival Gala will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 9 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. The event is black tieoptional and will feature a live band and gourmet dining. More...