Horse shows to emphasize riding and knowledge
By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn
      Knowing how to ride and knowing about your horse once went hand in hand. Not so much anymore, according to Cris Chastain, 51, owner of Cross Creek Farms, an equestrian riding and boarding center in Moorpark. Chastain, a professional riding instructor, is concerned that young riders ...
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Anti teen-drinking message comes to stage
      A stage version of Straight up Reality Improv's "Reality Party for Parents" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday April 10 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Blvd.
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Organizers of Arroyo Cleanup hope to exceed last year's big turnout
      Simi Valley's Neighborhood Councils are looking for community volunteers to help with the sixth annual Arroyo Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26 at the Arroyo Simi on Tapo Canyon Road. Volunteer check-in will be at The Shopper Inc. parking lot, 3987 Heritage Oak Court, Si...
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Pastels demo will be held at Simi library
      Artist Meli Calkins will lead a workshop on painting with pastels at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18 at the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Calkins, who has been painting for over 30 years, will emphasize laying on the pastels, mixing colors on the paper, and the composition of da...
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Neighborhood councils want new members
Have a say in the future of your community
      The city of Simi Valley is accepting applications for Neighborhood Council Executive Board members. Vacancies exist on each of the four boards. Applicants must be 18 years or older and Simi Valley residents. Members serve for twoyear terms from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010.
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Community council to hold meeting at IHOP
      The Simi Valley Community Council will meet on Thursday, April 10 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the International House of Pancakes, 2525 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. The guest speaker will be Cheryl Wronski, area governor for Toastmasters. Food items, especially peanut butter and cereal...
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Workshops will offer advice on getting hired
      The East County Job and Career Center, 980 Enchanted Way in Simi Valley, will host several Career Shops in April. For more information on any of the workshops, call the center at (805) 955-2282.
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'Open Wednesdays' continue
      The Ventura County Community Foundation will host "Open Wednesdays" from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23 at Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, 18 High Street, Moorpark, and Wed., April 30 at city of Port Hueneme Council Chambers, 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme.
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Colonial Day coming to Reagan Library
      The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will hold the seventh annual Colonial America Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley.
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Landfill hosts open house for Earth Day
      Waste Management will host a free Earth Day Festival and Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, 2801 N. Madera Road.
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Youth job fair is next Saturday
      The Youth Employment Service Job and Career Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley, 2850 Lemon Drive, Simi Valley. The job fair is an annual event that gives job seekers ages 16 to 22 the opportunity to meet with ...
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Film screening will highlight kids with disabilities
      PAUSE4kids presents the Keri Bowers movie "The Sandwich Kid: A Film About Siblings and Disabilities" Friday, April 11 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. A silent art auction and event tables will be available starting at 6 p.m., followed by the film screening a...
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Teams sought for seaside hoops tournament in Ventura
      The 11th annual Ventura Seaside Basketball Tournament, a fundraiser for youth programs in Ventura, is scheduled from Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20.
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Woman selected as head Elk
      Simi Valley Elks Lodge No. 2492 recently announced their new officers. The new officers are Exalted Ruler, Olivia Morales; Esteemed Leading Knight, Hector Morales; Esteemed Loyal Knight, Bill Mason; Esteemed Lecturing Knight, John D'Amico; Secretary, Todd Bair; Treasurer, Bobbi Schra...
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