January 2, 2009 RSS feed / On The Town

Simi Boys & Girls Club to honor congressman

$200-a-seat dinner is Jan. 10

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will honor U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks) as the club's Humanitarian of the Year at a dinner scheduled for Sat., Jan. 10 at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Grants available for nonprofit arts groups

The Ventura County Community Foundation is accepting proposals for grants from local nonprofit arts organizations. The two-year grants cycle will distribute more than $90,000 through the foundation to the nonprofits. More...

Resident places in national poetry contest

The Women's Artistic Network has announced the winners of its inaugural poetry contest, which drew 140 entries nationwide. Local winners are Kenneth Billau of Simi Valley for "The Naked Lady (humor)" and Joan D. More...

'Big Show' will feature paintings, sculptures

The Ventura County Arts Council Visual Arts Committee will present "The Big Show" through Tues., Jan. 27 in the atrium lobby of the Hall of Administration at the County Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura. More...