A high academic U-18 Gold Team of the California Waves will host tryouts Sundays Aug. 23 and 30 in Simi Valley. Tryouts on Aug. 23 will be at Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi. On Aug. 30, tryouts will be at Rancho Simi Community Park fields 2 and 3, 1765 Royal Ave. On both days, registration and check-in will […]
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Classic novel brought to life on stage
Taking a look at what happens when science goes wrongDavid Rogers’ “ Flowers for Algernon,” on the stage of Camarillo Skyway Playhouse, provides a provocative and disturbing look at a special needs man who suddenly becomes very smart and, with his newfound knowledge, discovers unpleasant truths about his world. The play is based on Daniel Keyes’ award-winning science fiction novel of the same name, published in 1966. The story […]
Holmes transfers to Calabasas football team
Superstar junior has previously laced cleats for Oaks Christian, Newbury ParkCalabasas High’s football team just got a lot better. Junior cornerback and wide receiver Darnay Holmes transferred from Newbury Park to Calabasas. He participated in his first practice with the Coyotes on Aug. 3. “They’ve welcomed me in as one of their brothers,” Holmes said of Calabasas. “I knew most of these guys on the team, like Tristan (Gebbia) and […]
Locals make impact in big leagues
It’s almost playoff time in Major League Baseball. Many familiar faces from Acorn country are busy helping their respective teams make a final push for October. They’re also taking the time to enjoy their lives as big leaguers. “The best part about being a professional baseball player is being a professional baseball player,” said New York Mets relief pitcher Sean […]
Hebrew school open house
Aleph Art Room and Aleph Champ Hebrew School will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 23 at the Chabad Jewish Center of Simi Valley, 4464 Alamo St. Parents can learn about afterschool programs for their child and get a registration discount. For more information, call (805) 577-0573 or go to www.chabadsimi.org
Teens become Eagle Scouts
Simi Valley teens Robert Litster, Joshua Steven “Satchel” Murphy and Davis Pinkston have earned the Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. They received their awards in a special Court of Honor on Aug. 8 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Simi Valley. Davis started in the Scouting program at the […]
Dry land isn’t always a bad thing
In the midst of a drought, residents are putting up with parched, brown lawns. Yet to a person of faith, dry land can be a good thing. The ancient Israelites, when fleeing from their Egyptian slave masters, craved dry land. They escaped with Pharaoh’s soldiers hot on their tails and found their route blocked by the Red Sea. The people […]
Birthday boy gives priceless gift
Most kids can hardly wait to rip off the brightly colored wrapping paper and ribbons around their birthday gifts, but Brody Laurence took a different approach this year. In lieu of presents, the 8-yearold Simi Valley boy decided to ask his party guests for school supplies, so he could donate them to kids in need. “My mom gave me the […]