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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 ...
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. That ends Mon., April 21 when he'll join some 1,150 other California State University students in a Sacramento march to protest the governo... 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 ... 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. Whether it's a poignant memory that you have, a small story you'd like to tell or just a few kind words for m... More ...
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com Celine Gillibrand's favorite game as a child was Monopoly. The longtime Simi Valley resident, who jokingly said she is "39 years old many times over," grew up on a ranch off Tierra Rejada Road with her parents and four sisters, where she spent a lot of time perfecting her game. 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. Those interested in leading a CROP Hunger Walk Team should attend th... 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 ... 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. Hikes are canceled for rain and there are no hikes on holidays. Regularly scheduled hikes include the following... More ...
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. Those wishing to participate as cooks, enter their cars or set up a vendor... More ...
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 Career Fair at the Boys & Girls Club on Friday. Belo... 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 ... Kiwanis seeking nominees for community service award The Kiwanis Club of Santa Susana is seeking nominees for the annual Jack Simmons Community Service Award. To qualify, nominees must exemplify the spirit of volunteerism in the Simi Valley community. The recipient will receive a plaque, and a $500 donation will be made to the char... 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. For more information, call (805) 583-6363 or visit www.rsrpd.org. More ... Spotlight shines on art center's best The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation honored several local difference-makers at its seventh annual Spotlight Awards Benefit Banquet held Saturday night. 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 ... Video game fest starts tonight at MC Moorpark College will host its second annual Video Game Festival and LAN Party at 6 p.m. tonight, Friday, April 18 in the LMC (Life Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science) Building on campus, 7075 Campus Road. The event will include six tournaments played on XBox 360 and Wii game conso... More ...
"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 ... See works of art in progress at Ventura ArtWalk Ventura Harbor Village will host "Art in Motion" in celebration of Ventura's ArtWalk Weekend from 10 a.m. to dusk, Saturday, April 26 at Ventura Harbor Village. The event will feature opportunities to view artwork in progress and talk to artists about their work, as well as try out hands-on proje... More ... |
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