April 17, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Town Center shortens hours

GM calls it a "temporary break"
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Some tenants at the Simi Valley Town Center have opted to reduce their hours. More...

Get a permit before you drain

All owners of swimming pools, spas, fishponds and fountains must obtain a City Encroachment Permit before draining them. Residential water features typically contain chemicals used to sanitize. More...

Serving In Uniform

• Army Sgt. Michael L. Smith has arrived for duty at the U.S. Army Recruiting Station in Aberdeen, S. D. Smith is the son of Marilyn J. Smith of Simi Valley. He is a 1997 graduate of Simi Valley High School. More...

Art association meets tonight at library

The Simi Valley Art Association will meet at 7 p.m. Fri., April 17 at the Simi Valley Public Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Guest artist Elena Roche will demonstrate colored pencil techniques. More...

Volunteer to help protect the arts in Simi

The city of Simi Valley is seeking one public member to serve on the Simi Valley Arts Commission and three public members to serve on the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation. All terms begin on July 1. More...

Critics contend power lines may further endanger rare species

Edison project to be built in wildlife corridor
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Southern California Edison's 3.5-mile power line project slated to run through the Tierra Rejada Valley has raised the ire of the Center for Biological Diversity, which is calling the power company's proposed route the most environmentally des More...

Date set for B&G Club's second-ever scavenger hunt

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will host its second annual Scavenger Hunt at 6:30 p.m. Sat., May 2 at the clubhouse, 2850 Lemon Drive in Simi Valley. The hunt will precede the club's 31st annual auction, "An Alice In Wonderland Adventure. More...

Home remodeling show coming to W.V.

The Conejo Valley Home Remodeling and Green Building Show will take place Sat. and Sun., April 25 to 26 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

Volunteer Opportunities

Residents are invited to participate in the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. More...

Hadassah group hosting author

The Simi Valley/Moorpark Hadassah group, L'Dor Vador, will host guest speaker and author Anat Ben-Ishai from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun., April 19 at the activity center at the Simi Hills Retirement Center, 950 Sunset Garden Lane in Simi Valley. More...