May 29, 2009 RSS feed / Neighbors

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History in their own words

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
In the late 1880s, a young family with six children settled on ranch land in what is now Simi Valley. More...

Simi Toastmasters meet every Thursday

Simi Valley Toastmasters meets 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at Vintage Senior Living Facility, 5300 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Vets entertained with WWII-era classics

PROPER SALUTE— Members of the Thousand Oaks High School dance department perform "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B" at the Salute to Arms event organized by the Mormon Church on Memorial Day. More...

Barbecue and roundup benefit sheriffs

Money raised goes to SWAT, K-9 and mounted units

The Ventura County Sheriff's Foundation's second annual Roundup, Auction and Barbecue fundraiser will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sat., June 6 at Ed Hogan's "Rancho St. Francis" at 13468 Andalusia Drive in Santa Rosa Valley. More...

Active Adult Programs

A number of recreational programs are available for seniors age 50 and up, such as games, sports, fitness, educational, dance, music, computers and crafts and hobbies. More...

Kids learn by reading to dogs

Children are invited to develop their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained and registered therapy dogs from the Paws 4 Healing Inc. READ program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wed., June 10 at the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Senior officer a role modefor up-and-coming cops

Coffey selected by his peers as Simi PD's Officer of the Year
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Whether discussing protocol with a rookie officer on his first days at the police department or sitting down to discuss criminal trends with a seasoned lieutenant, Senior Officer Travis Coffey commands respect. More...