August 28, 2009 RSS feed / Family

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Federal stimulus dollars help 600 disadvantaged youths find jobs

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
Anthony Gaber thought he’d have to enter the military after high school to learn job skills. More...

4-H sign-ups approach

The Tapo Simi 4-H Club will enroll new members at its general meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tues., Sept. 1 at the Simi Country Estates Recreation Room, 1550 Rory Lane, Simi Valley.   4-H is a youth organization for girls and boys ages 9 to 19.   More...

CLU student earns scholarship

Kenny Brzezinski of Simi Valley has received a $2,000 scholarship from the Community Leaders Association. Scholarship selection was based on community service, leadership potential and academic achievement. More...

UCLA Writers Faire runs Sunday afternoon

Event to offer advice, open discussion

The UCLA Extension 2009 Writers Faire will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Aug. 30 in the Young Hall Courtyard on the UCLA campus, Westwood. The event is free, although there is a parking fee. More...

Alcoa provides $20,000 grant for schools

GRATEFUL—Members of the Simi Valley Education Foundation accept a $20,000 grant from operations manager Jim Vigdor on behalf of Alcoa Fastening Systems in Simi Valley. Over the past five years A More...

Free prostate cancer screenings

Simi Valley Hospital will offer free prostate cancer screenings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun., Sept. 13 at the hospital’s Aspen Surgery Center, 2750 N. Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Serving In Uniform

Air Force Airman Davin A. Casados graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.  Casados is the son of Tracie Pack of Simi Valley and Frederick Casados of Pismo Beach. More...