September 24, 2010 RSS feed / Community

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Councilwoman Foster still humbled by her role as city leader

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com
When she stops a moment in her busy schedule to think about it, Michelle Foster says sitting on the City Council the past five and a half years has been a bit “surreal.” More...

Community Briefs

Spots still open for next CERT class The Simi Valley Office of Emergency Services is accepting applications for the final Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) class of the year. More...

Quilts capture county’s history

“Picture This: Pictorial Quilts (and more) of Ventura County” is the theme for the 12th annual Heritage Valley Festival of Quilts from Sept. 26 through Jan. 9, 2011, at the California Oil Museum, 1001 E. More...

Elks host free throw contest

The Simi Val ley Elks Lodge will host the 37th annual Hoop Shoot from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Oct. 9 at the Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. Hoop Shoot is a national free-throw shooting contest for boys and girls ages 8 through 13. More...

Simi dancers take on Big Apple

CHORUS LINE—Tiffany Davids, Taylor Davis, Jenna Vanderdoes and Chandler Davids, all dancers at Dance Creations in Simi Valley, recently attended the All- Star Dancers National Convention in New More...

New city hotline taking questions on environmental compliance

The city of Simi Valley has added an Environmental Compliance Hot Line at (805) 583-6420 to assist businesses with questions regarding stormwater pollution-related issues, Best Management Practices, pretreatment, water conservation, Environment Comp More...

Norwegian Grade delay over

The waiting for road improvements is over. Drivers can now expect detours around a narrow, winding, deteriorated thoroughfare that is getting a $1.5-million face-lift. More...

For the record

Kiwanis and its partners regret to announce that the Americana MusicFest, which was to be held on Sun., Oct. 3 at Paramount Ranch, has been postponed this year and may be rescheduled for a future date. More...

Voter registration deadline approaching

Last day is Oct. 18

September is National Voter Registration Month, and Secretary of State Debra Bowen reminds Californians that now is a great time to check their voter registration or to register for the first time. More...

Mystery writer to share tips

Author Hannah Dennison will present a writer’s workshop titled “Taking the Mystery Out of the Mystery” from 2 to 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 25 at the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Scenic photos sought for competition

Entries must be taken in the Santa Monica Mountains

Photographers can still submit entries to the ninth annual Spirit of the Mountains photo contest sponsored by the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The entry deadline is Sept. 30. More...

Bonsai takes centerstage in T.O.

Attendees will see trees transform

The Conejo Valley Bonsai Society will host the seventh annual Bonsai Exhibition and Demonstration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Oct. 2 and 3 at Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

Simi Valley salutes POWS, MIAs

SHOW OF RESPECT—Gary Mitchell, VFW District 7 Commander, salutes during a National POW-MIA Recognition Day Remembrance Ceremony held at Veterans Plaza in Rancho Tapo Community Park Sept. 17. More...