2013-02-15
Christian historian to lead talks at CLU’s Senior Fest
Author will give two presentations at Feb. 26 eventPaul L. Maier, a novelist and expert on ancient history, will be the keynote speaker at Senior Fest on Tues., Feb. 26 at California Lutheran University, 60 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Senior Fest brings Lutherans together for learning, devotions and fellowship to enhance their physical, spiritual, social and intellectual lives. The event, which will include lunch and workshops in […]
Free mental health training course presented in Simi Valley
Ranchio Simi Recreation and park District, along with Ventura County Behavior Health, will present a free two-day interactive Mental Health First Aid course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. and Wed., Feb. 26 and 27. The course presents an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders, the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, and common […]
Alzheimer’s Association provides family caregiver workshops
The Alzheimer’s Association Ventura County Regional Office has launched an education offering for family caregivers called the Confident Caregiver. This series of workshops provides free monthly educational opportunities for family caregivers to learn about resources and strategies in providing care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The next workshop, “Living with Alzheimer’s or Other Types of Dementia,” which is […]
Hospice offering free volunteer training
Hospice of the Conejo, a 36-year-old volunteer hospice and nonprofit organization, is offering free hospice volunteer training to residents of the Conejo Valley, Moorpark and Simi Valley. This educational program begins Wed., Feb. 20 and will run from 1 to 4 p.m. for eight consecutive weeks, ending on April 10. The training will take place at Los Robles Hospital, 215 […]
The Movie Nut
“Beasts of the Southern Wild” Directed by: Benh Zeitlin Starring: Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly MPAA rating: PG-13 Running time: 93 minutes Best suited for: those hungry for a large helping of enchantment Least suited for: those unwilling to journey beyond the ordinary of “the dry world” Acorn rating: “Once there was a Hushpuppy and she lived with her […]
B’nai Emet hosting Purim festivities
Congregation B’nai Emet at 9 W. Bonita Drive, Simi Valley, will host a day of fun on Sun., Feb. 24 in honor of the Purim holiday. The Alphabet Soup Puppeteers will present a puppet show at 11 a.m. Afterward kosher hot dogs will be sold and activities will include a moon bounce, horse rides, face painting and games. The puppet […]