July 3, 2009 RSS feed / Neighbors

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Woman's passion for USC has spanned 8 decades

103-year-old brings new meaning to the word 'fan'
By Ashley CordeSpecial to the Acorn
One of University of Southern California's biggest football fans, 103yearold Elberta Barber of Simi Valley, may also be its oldest. More...

Seminar for grandparents offered at hospital

The Simi Valley Senior Center and Simi Valley Hospital will host a presentation on what grandparents need to know about their teenage grandchildren from 1 to 2 p.m. Wed., July 15 at the senior center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Dr. More...

Serving In Uniform

• Army Pfc. Justin L. Hise has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Hise is the son of David Hise of Anderson, Ind., and Jeannetta Purdue of Simi Valley. • Army Pfc. Evan A. More...

City accepting applications for Neighborhood Council vacancies

The city of Simi Valley is accepting applications for Neighborhood Council executive board members. Vacancies exist on each of the four neighborhood boards for two-year terms from Nov. 1, 2009, to Oct. 31, 2011. More...

Contest calls for poems

The Women's Artistic Net work of Simi Valley is sponsoring the Carol E. Doering Poetry Contest in memory of the local poet and network member. The contest is open to all poets. Prizes range from $50 to $100. More...

St. Rose's 60th annual Family Carnival coming up

St Rose of Lima Catholic Church will present the 60th annual Family Carnival July 10 to 12 on the school grounds at 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Overflow parking is available at Royal High School across the street. More...

Camping knives of many size

READY FOR ADVENTURE—Venture Crew 9642 members show off their camping knives, an essential piece of equipment, to guests at a backpacking seminar for youths ages 14 to 20 at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge on Sunday afternoon. More...

'Do You Hear the Music?' at gallery

The High Studio Fine Art Gallery and Dance will host the opening reception of the "Do You Hear the Music?" exhibit from 7 to 9 p.m. Fri., July 10 at 11 E. High St., Moorpark. The reception is free and open to the public. More...

Get into history this July 4th at Reagan Library storytime

Historical storytelling programs will be featured at the Fourth of July Celebration event on Saturday at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Two identical programs will be presented at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. More...

Before his death, King of Pop bought art from local pop artist

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Just two weeks before he died, Michael Jackson bought three paintings from Simi artist Nelson De La Nuez. More...