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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.com. You may also send it by mail to the address ... 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 30 years. 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. Officer Brandon Mumme of the Moorpark CHP, said the juveniles, aged 11 and 15, were arrested around 9 p.m. 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. The district's preliminary budget for fiscal year 2008-09 includes $500,000 for the construction of the 3-acre facility. More ...
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. The 1.5-acre site is the first Habitat for Humanity development in Simi Valley and for three local ... More ...
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. The free event was part of the Music in the Park Concert Series. Below, Debbi Cherry of Moorpark dances with fa... 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. The winner will be given the choice between the airplane and $20,000 cash. 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. •The center will sponsor a trip to the Ventura County Fair in Ventura for Senior Day on Tuesday, Aug. 5. 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. The slow, controlled movements tone muscles and tighten the abdominal region. 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 ...
• 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 ... 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. Age groups include 7-, 8-, 9-, 10-, 12-, 14-, and 16-and-under divisions. More ... |
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