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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 ...
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 ... 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. He owned several businesses in the Los Angeles area. 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 ... 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. a 21yearold woman called to report hearing several gunshot... 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 ...
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 ...
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. The winners are, from left, queen Hannah Taylor, first princess Katie Cochrane Jr.; Miss Breanna Lovo, second princess; Els... 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. •May 3, Wildwood Park, Santa Rosa Trail, moderate hike. This hike has views of Santa Rosa Va... 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. The next regular meeting will be Sept. 11. More ...
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. Strathern Historical Park and Museum in Simi Valley. The event was put on by the Simi Valley Historic... 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. The new girls' softball complex offers fields for all levels of girls' soft... More ...
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 Simi Valley Hospital Foundation last Friday at the ... 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. The workshop is open to the public and will engage the residents of Simi Valley in planning for the city's future... 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. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will... More ... |
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