June 11, 2010 RSS feed / Neighbors

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Woman shares her love for animals with everyone she meets

91-year-old still teaching dog obedience classes
By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn
Turning 91 this month, June Matthews is still active doing what she loves best—caring for and training animals. Matthews lives in Box Canyon, where she keeps her beloved dogs and has a sanctuary for abandoned birds. More...

Simi soldier competes in Army Ranger competition

Staff Sgt. Jeremiah S. Waggoner, a Ranger in the U.S. Army, recently competed in the 27th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition. Waggoner represented an 82nd Airborne Division team. More...

Active Adult Programs

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents the following programs for seniors. Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Semipro hoops teams to play at RHS

The Los Angeles Lightning basketball team, featuring several NBA veterans and international players, will play the Phoenix Raptors, another semipro team, at 7:30 p.m. Fri., June 18 in the Royal High School gymnasium. More...

Church partners with Treasure Box to help feed hungry Simi families

Boxes of groceries available at discounted prices
By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Saving money is on the minds of everyone these days, and StoneBridge Community Church in Simi Valley is doing something to help the hungry save on meals. More...

Local Eagle Scout honored

The Simi Valley Elks Lodge No. 2492 sponsored a Court of Honor for Eagle Scout William Makoto Ota and his parents Julianne and Dale Ota on May 23. More...

Raise funds just horsin’ around

A Hoof Up Charity All Breed Horse Show will take place at 8 a.m. Sun., June 13 at Gateway Simi Equestrian Park, 3495 Chicory Leaf Place, Simi Valley. Youth and adult classes will be taught in jumping, English and western styles. More...