June 13, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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Flag Day: A good time to remember proper care and protocol over Old Glory

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, in divisible, with liberty and justice for all." These words inspire veteran Don Meyer, 80, whether More...

Resident killed in crash near freeway offramp

Simi Valley resident Carol Jean Mitchell, 66, was killed in a twovehicle collision at about 11:18 a.m. June 6 at the intersection of Erringer Road and the eastbound offramp of the 118 Freeway. More...

Brandeis-Bardin celebrating Israel's 60th

A mega-celebration of Israel's 60th birthday is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at the American Jewish University, Brandeis-Bardin campus, 1101 Peppertree Lane, Simi Valley. More...

Hot chili . . . hotter cars

COME AND GET IT- Above, Debbie LaFarr serves up "Route 66" chili during the Knights of Columbus Chili CookOff and Car Show last Sunday at St. Rose of Lima Church. Debbie has been serving chili at the festival for the past 12 years. More...

Prom's tonight at Simi Valley Senior Center

The Simi Valley Council On Aging will host the annual Senior Prom from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 13, at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. The Starlighters Band will provide live music. More...

County Arts Council recognizes scholars

Those selected may attend summer arts school

The Ventura County Arts Council recently hosted a recognition ceremony for arts scholars from Ventura County. More...

Volunteer Opportunities

Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. More...

Active Adult PROGRAMS

The Simi Valley Senior Center at 3900 Avenida Simi presents the following activities. Unless otherwise noted, events will take place at the senior center. For more information or to sign up for an event, call (805) 583-6059. More...

Junior Fire Academy is back for the summer

The Ventura County Fire Department will host its annual Junior Fire Academy for teens ages 13 to 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to noon Friday. More...

Democratic Club will discuss impeachment

The Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club will have a general meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Genealogical society meeting will address land records

The Ventura County Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at the Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. More...

All aboard the wine train

The Fillmore & Western Railroad presents the Wine Train traveling from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 5, departing from Central Park in downtown Fillmore. More...

Don't pay for a service that's free

Ventura County Assessor Dan Goodwin warns residents about solicitations from private companies offering to provide services, for a fee, that the Ventura County Assessor provides free of charge. More...

List of political contributors may be put online

Council will vote on recommendation to provide greater access
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Local campaign finance statements will soon be available online for public review if the Simi Valley City Council approves a recommendation to post summaries of campaign contributions for all council candidates on the city's website. More...

Deputy chief says sheriff has asked him to step down

Brooks won't give reason for demotion
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Chief Dep. Geoff Dean said in a written statement this week that he has been asked by Sheriff Bob Brooks to step down from his position with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. More...

Collection drive for local soldier a success

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Due to the generosity of local residents, at least one unit serving in Iraq is in better spirits this week. That would be the unit of Simi Valley native and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. More...

Police chief will speak at Kiwanis breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley will host a Special Guest Day breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 18 at Paul's Italian Villa, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

Trail ride raises $2,700 for St. Jude's

The Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club hosted a benefit trail ride with 18 riders at Bridlepath Equestrian Community in Simi Valley on Saturday. More...

Making Fido fly

Area residents and their best friends compete in agility contests
By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, dogs were jumping through hoops, walking on teetertotters and weaving through poles. More...

Boy Scouts hosting Monopoly tournament

The Ventura County Council Boy Scouts of America will host the second annual and officially sanctioned Monopoly Tournament in Ventura County on Saturday, June 28 at St. Paschal Babylon Catholic Church, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

PROVIDING SUPPORT- Simi Valley resident Kaitlyn Eicher visits the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy during a seven-day cruise of the Mediterranean Sea. More...

Local Elk named district vice president

David Coleman of Simi Valley Elks Lodge No. 2492 was recently chosen West Central Coast District vice president. Coleman became an Elk in 1997. He completed the chairs of Loyal Knight and Leading Knight to become Exalted Ruler. More...

Reagan Library's Discovery Center gets $5.2 million donation

New exhibit puts children inside the Oval Office

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation has received a donation of $5.2 million from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation for the Reagan Library's new Air Force One Discovery Center. More...

Hadassah hosting humorous guest speaker

Simi Valley's Hadassah group, L'Dor Vador, and Congregation B'nai Emet Sisterhood will host critically acclaimed speaker Roberta Gold speaking on "The Power of Laughter" from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at the Ziegler Center at Mt. More...