The sixth annual Gator Run will take place Sun., April 15 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Races will be a 5K, a10K and a Healthy Kids one-mile fun run for children ages 6 to 12. The run is presented by the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset and sponsored by Facey Medical Group. […]
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Chaminade performers tell story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Show a collaboration among students, parents and staffChaminade College Preparatory will present a performance of Hugh M. McElyea’s “Tenebrae: The Passion of Dietrich Bonhoeffer” at 7:30 p.m. Tues., April 3 at the Tutor Family Center for the Performing Arts, 7500 Chaminade Ave., West Hills. The production tells the story of Bonhoeffer, a German Lutheran pastor who was against the rise of Hitler and gave his life for […]
Hilarious ‘Harvey’ to hit High Street
Champagne reception to follow opening-night show April 6High Street Arts Center will present the classic comedy “Harvey” April 6 through May 6 at the theater, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees Sundays. There will be no show Easter Sunday, April 8. Opening night tickets include a champagne reception with the cast after the show. Author Mary […]
“The Hunger Games”
This is a movie that’s making its millions the old-fashioned way: It’s earning them. A well-made, thoroughly entertaining film, it deserves to be a hit. Those who’ve read Suzanne Collins’ book on which this film is based will find “The Hunger Games” true to the characters she created and the story she told. Those who’ve not read the book will […]
Watch out for scorpion’s sting
While bopping barefoot down the hallway of my rustic mobile home in the Santa Monica Mountains one balmy evening, I noticed what resembled a yellowish-gray zodiac charm of a scorpion on the hall runner. Problem is, my sign is Libra. Next problem, the charm wriggled. Arresting my descending foot in midair, I managed to avoid a mighty hellish heel hurt. […]
Library hosting Family Fest
Simi Valley Friends of the Library will present its 16th annual Family Fest from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., April 15 at the library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. This year’s theme is “A World of Stories.” Children’s author and storyteller Antonio Sacre will perform at 1:30 and 3 p.m. He will tell folk tales, fables and myths from around the […]
Money coach speaking in Simi
Certified money coach Tracy Williams will speak at the Center for Spiritual Living in Simi Valley from 7 to 9 p.m. Mon., April 9. The center is at 1756 Erringer Road, Ste. 100. In “Truth, Myths and Our Relationship to Money” Williams will discuss how to become aware of personal money patterns and beliefs and how to identify individual money […]
Hyperactive kids: Tips to help parents spot ADHD
Almost all children have times when their attention or behavior veers out of control. However, for some children, hyperactivity and inattentiveness are more than an occasional problem. “Children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, have behavior problems that are so frequent and severe they interfere with their ability to function adequately on a daily basis,” says Mark Wolraich, MD, of […]