July 25, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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Habitat for Humanity development beginning to take shape

Plan is for three families to be in by Christmas
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
The intersection of Sequoia and Royal avenues has undergone quite a transformation since October. Where there once was a dirt-filled corner, the silhouettes of three modest homes now stand. More...

Pair arrested for tossing rocks from freeway overpass

Reportedly six cars damaged

Two juveniles were arrested Sunday on suspicion of throwing rocks off a freeway overpass and damaging six cars, according to Moorpark CHP. More...

Getting in the groove

EASY FEELING- At right, Simi Valley resident Lind Redmond throws up her arms and cheers the sounds of Hotel California, an Eagles tribute band, last Saturday at Rancho Simi Community Park. More...

Variety of water-friendly classes offered at the Y

Learn to swim or swim to get fit

The Simi Valley YMCA offers water fitness classes for all ages and all physical fitness levels at 3200 Cochran St. The YMCA's "Poolates" class is basically Pilates in water. More...

Military physician deployed to Iraq, Airman graduates from specialized training

• Army National Guard Major Vernon B. Chavez was recently deployed to Iraq with the 996th Area Support Medical Company. He is a physician with nine years of military service. Chavez is the son of Visitacion Chavez of Simi Valley. More...

Fiction contest deadline approaching

If you think you have a knack for writing, put your creative juices to work this summer in the Acorn contest "Fiction in a Nutshell." Here's how it works: In 100 words or less, write a piece of fiction and e-mail it to simi@theacorn More...

In the event of a quake, CERT training could be the difference

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Seismic activity can never be predicted with certainty, but experts at the United States Geological Survey have estimated there is a nearly 50 percent chance that a 7.2 magnitude earthquake or larger will strike Southern California in the next More...

Big Sky dog park goes to bid

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Following board approval last week, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District is accepting bids for the construction of its off-leash dog run at Big Sky Park. More...

Museum raffling off classic airplane

The Aviation Museum of Santa Paula will raffle a 1947 Stinson Voyager to raise funds for the museum. Tickets are $100. The Voyager is valued at $25,000. More...

Active Adult PROGRAMS

The Simi Valley Senior Center presents the following programs. The center is at 3900 Avenida Simi. For more information or to register, call (805) 583-6363. More...

Community food bank needs helping hands

FOOD Share, Ventura County's food bank, needs gleaning volunteers to go into farms, fields, backyards and orchards at various sites throughout the county to pick seasonal fruit and produce for distribution to the hungry. More...

SVBL hosting 'End of Summer' tournament

The Simi Valley Baseball League will host its annual End of Summer Classic Baseball Tournament over the weekends of Aug. 9, 16 and 23 at the league complex on Royal Avenue in Simi Valley. More...