Trinity Lutheran Church’s annual Community Easter Egg Hunt, for all children from age 2 to grade six, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22 at the church, 2949 Alamo St. in Simi Valley. Families will assemble in the church sanctuary for a brief devotion with the Easter Bunny. Children will then be split into age groups and led to […]
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Eatery will donate 15 percent of day’s earnings to MS Society
A “Dining for Dollars” fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 at Red’s Barbecue, 3090 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Diners who submit a flier when paying will have 15 percent of their bill donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. No discounts will be given. Fliers are available […]
A relaxing Easter weekend
Lately I’ve been working long hours and sleeping very little. I’m physically and mentally drained. Needless to say, I’m looking forward to a relaxing Easter weekend. My wife, 4-year-old son and I will spend the holiday at my parents’ house in Sacramento. I’m planning on making this weekend a mini-vacation for myself. But before the relaxation can begin, I’ve got […]
Students invited to join ‘Assisteens’
Assisteens, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of the Conejo Valley, is ready to expand its reach and services to the community through a membership drive. The teen group currently has 26 members from Oak Park, Agoura, Thousand Oaks, Westlake, La Reina and Oaks Christian high schools. With several students graduating in June, the group hopes to attract up to […]
Find the blessing in betrayal
No doubt Easter becomes a far more meaningful event when we find a way to personalize it in our lives today and every day of the year. Perhaps one of the greatest lessons we can draw from the Easter story, which is often overshadowed by the principles of surrender, resurrection and eternal life, is the fact that Judas actually played […]
St. Jude’s will host open house
St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Westlake Village will host an open house from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at the church, 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Visitors may take a selfguided tour of the church to learn the history and significance of various church objects and features. Various stations will be set up inside the church. […]
Royal, Simi slug it out
Simi Valley boys' tennis team beats rival, 12-6It may not be as hyped as football or baseball, but the rivalry between the boys’ tennis teams at Royal and Simi Valley high schools is just as intense to the players. Simi Valley earned city bragging rights on Tuesday by beating its crosstown rivals, 12-6, on the road in the first of two meetings scheduled this season. With the […]
Humane Society has good news
The Humane Society of Ventura County said this week that there was an increase of more than 9 percent in the total number of cats and dogs who were spayed or neutered at the shelter in 2007. The highest percentage was in the number of dogs, with more than 130 additional animals being fixed, bringing the total for dogs to […]