May 8, 2009 RSS feed / Neighbors

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Pitter patter of small feet later in life inspires picture book

Grandmother has been there for her granddaughter
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.co
Six-year-old Paris Van Dyke calls her grandma "mom." While she has happily taken on the title, Renée Van Dyke never expected that she would be raising an energetic youngster when she was in her 50s. More...

Local man's search for an Asian American superhero

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Parry Shen has always loved comic books. To this day he remembers reading a picture Bible his mother gave him when he was 8 years old which told the biblical stories in comic book form. More...

Luncheon will honor those who help the hospital

Simi Valley Hospital will host a volunteer appreciation luncheon on Sun., May 17 at the Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Lunch starts at noon, and the awards program will begin at 1 p.m. More...

New RSRPD teen lounge offers place for young gamers to gather

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District has created a new, inexpensive hangout for local middle school and high school teens who love playing video games. More...

Simi Prez car show will have a military flair

Valiant Men Ministries of Simi Valley Presbyterian Church will host the fourth annual charity car show from 8 a.m. to noon Sat., May 16 in the center parking lot at the Simi Valley Town Center. More...

Women in war honored at airport

About 25 women who contributed to the war effort in World War II will be honored for their work on Sat., May 9 at the Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum in the Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. The public is invited. More...

Award-winning local chef will prepare BBQ at trail ride

Saturday event benefits St. Jude's

A trail ride to raise funds for St Jude Children's Research Hospital will be tomorrow, May 9, starting at the Bridle Path arena next to Challenger Park at First and Bluegrass streets, Simi Valley. More...