What can you say about a story of a 71-year-old man dying of pancreatic cancer? That it’s occasionally painful to watch? That it wanders around a bit trying to find its sense of direction? That both it—and its main character—have difficulty making decisions? That’s all true, but so is this: The movie stars the great Sam Elliott and his luxurious […]
2017-07-14
Elementary teacher graduates from educators’ space academy
Lesson plans based on NASA contentJana Saffro, who teaches fourth grade at Atherwood Elementary School, recently graduated from the weeklong Space Academy for Educators at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the U. S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. The educational program promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), while training students and adults with hands-on activities and missions based on teamwork, leadership […]
Pet of the Week
HEAR HIM ROAR—Tiger is a neutered domestic cat about 10 years old. He is kind and enjoys being petted. If you would like to adopt Tiger ask for ID No. A666040 at Ventura County Animal Services in Camarillo, 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so check www.vcas.us before visiting the shelter.
Dog’s fun feeder seems to be no fun at all
Family ManOur pet beagle eats his food fast—really fast. I wondered if we should do something about it. So my wife told a friend, the friend told another friend who was a veterinarian, and the veterinarian told the friend to tell my wife that eating so fast was unhealthy. That’s when my wife came to me with a call to adventure. […]
Restaurant of the Week program returns
The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Restaurant of the Week program returns Mon., July 17. The program spotlights a different Chamber member restaurant every week. “This program was designed to not only celebrate unique local fare, but to encourage residents and visitors to take advantage of great deals, new menu items and to try something new,” said Rana Ghadban, Chamber […]
Chefs take on cookie cuisine
Fundraiser benefits SoCal Girl ScoutsGirl Scouts of California’s Central Coast will host its third annual Fork It Over fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 3 at the Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks. The event will feature chefs from local restaurants, caterers and food trucks creating Girl Scout cookie-inspired appetizers and desserts. In addition, spirit purveyors from across […]
Seaside Kids Club offers an ocean of summer fun
Activities run Thursdays at Ventura HarborChildren can dress up as mermaids, make “ocean slime” and paint murals during Seaside Kids Club activities this summer. The fun takes place 11 a.m. to noon on Thursdays from July 20 to Aug. 10 at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Kids ages 4 to 10 can take part in a new seaside-themed activity, entertainment and craft each […]
Simi teen wins poster contest for county fair
Theme was ‘Rooted in Tradition’Exploding fireworks, a brightly lit Ferris wheel and a traditional white carousel horse grace Anna Sorenson’s winning submission to the Ventura County Fair’s 2017 poster contest. The Simi Valley 13-year-old’s design will be used as the featured art for this year’ fair poster and in marketing materials and souvenirs for the fair, which will run Aug. 2 to 13 at […]
Tornadoes are the tops
LITTLE TWISTERS—The WAGS U-10 Bronze Tornadoes took first place in the 14th annual Amanda McPherson All-Star Tournament in Simi Valley last month. Pictured in the front row from left are Taylor Todd, Violet Kommers, Nadia Rosa, Kirthi Parmasivan, Josie Koenig, Peyton Sewell and Abby Berro. Middle row: Claire Broberg, Madilyn Duncan, Savannah Mitchell, Linsey Niebolt and Mia Mense. Back row: […]