February 27, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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Defending her home turf

New city attorney is a Simi Valley success story
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
During the summer of 1992, Simi native Tracy Noonan spent her law school break clerking for the city attorney's office. More...

Garage sale, food drive held in honor of WIC week

The Simi-Conejo Chapter No254 of the National Association of Women will host a garage saland food drive in honor of th12th annual WIC Week from 7 a.m. More...

Foundation taking nominees for hospital's Woman of the Year

The First Ladies of the Simi Valley Hospital Foundation are taking submissions for the Simi Valley Hospital Foundation Woman of the Year Award. More...

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The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents the following programs for seniors. Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 2900 Avenida Simi. More...

Date set for 2009 Simi Gator Run

Race will feature two-day health and fitness expo

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunset will present the third annual Gator Run 5K/10K Run/Walk on Sun., April 26 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park. New this year is the Healthy Kids 1 Mile Fun Run open to all children ages 6 to 12. More...

B&G Club offering job readiness program for teens

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will begin Career Launch, a job readiness program for teens ages 13 to 18, in March. More...

Supervisor lands on list of gubernatorial candidates

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy says he isn't discouraging gossip about his aspirations for higher office since the publicity may advance his cause. More...

Spaghetti fundraiser will benefit Key Clubs

Kiwanis-sponsored Key Clubs from Royal, Simi and Santa Susana high schools will serve a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5:45 to 9 p.m. Fri., March 6 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Yard sale proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity

Staff members of Sunglass Hut will host a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun., March 1 at 2067 Legacy Drive, Simi Valley. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity. More...

Love lost, passion found

Infant's death leads couple to start support group
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Yolanda DeMello stares straight ahead when she tells the story, mustering every ounce of strength she has to maintain her composure. More...

Sign up for computer classes at the senior center

The following seven-week computer classes for seniors will start Tues., March 3 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. •Basic Computer Part 2: Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Beginning Microsoft Excel and Word 2007. More...

Arts, crafts fair coming to senior center

The Simi Valley Senior Center will host its Spring Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fri. and Sat., March 13 and 14 at the center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

California wineries getting into the green act

Whether it's a red or a white, there are ways to be sure the wine in the glass is a little more green. A good first step is to look for wineries that are working to reduce their carbon footprint. More...