BRIEFLY HARVEST FESTIVAL SCHEDULED TODAY.Byline: - Daily News SIMI VALLEY Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. - More than 100 arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. vendors will be selling their wares from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today during the 28th annual Harvest Festival harvest festival Noun 1. a Christian church service held every year to thank God for the harvest 2. any of various ceremonies celebrating the harvest in other religions , hosted by Rancho Simi Rancho San José de Nuestra Senora de Altagarcia y Simi is one of the land grants in California by the Spanish government. The name derives from Shimiji, the name of the Chumash village here before the Spanish. Recreation and Park District. Polynesian dancers, baton twirlers and a disc jockey will be among the featured entertainment at Rancho Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave. A kids' zone will include a climbing wall, moon bounce, crafts and face painting. Admission is free. For information, call (805) 584-4400. Braille van to offer help, supplies SIMI VALLEY - The Braille Institute's Mobile Solutions van will at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi SIMI Sea Ice Mechanics Initiative SIMI Search for Intelligent Monkeys on the Internet SIMI Students Islamic Movement in India SIMI Society of Irish Motor Industry SIMI Smallholder Irrigation Markets Initiative , from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. Patients can receive free low-vision consultations, register for talking books, and purchase talking watches and other adaptive equipment. The van is equipped with magnifiers, closed-circuit televisions and other devices to maximize remaining vision. For more information, call (805) 682-6222. Military schools subject of events THOUSAND OAKS - Rep. Elton Gallegly, R-Thousand Oaks, will hold open houses this week for students interested in an appointment to a U.S. military academy. Applicants for appointment to an academy must be between 17 and 22 years old, unmarried, not pregnant and have no legal obligation for support of a child or other dependent. High school juniors are welcomed to preview. Sessions will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks High School is a high school established in 1962 and located in Thousand Oaks, California. It is a California Distinguished School, and offers curriculum at all levels for Thousand Oaks students. The mascot is the lancer. cafeteria, 2323 Moorpark Road; and 7 p.m. Wednesday at Camarillo Adolfo High School cafeteria, 4660 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo. For more information, call Steve Lavgnino at (805) 686-2525; or visit www.house.gov/gallegly/usmaz.htm. Event on autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. to be Wednesday VENTURA - Ventura County special education officials will host a presentation Wednesday for parents of children with autism. The free seminar will be held, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Penfield School, 640 Jazmin Ave., Ventura. Registration is not required. For information, call Cheryl Moore at (805) 482-2353. Holiday boutique to be held Nov. 1-2 MOORPARK - Holy Cross Church Holy Cross Church could be:
The boutique will feature 30 booths selling crafts, jewelry, ceramics, religious gifts, baked goods and toys. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Parish Activity Center, 13955 Peach Hill Road. Santa Claus will be available for photos between 10 a.m. and noon on Sunday, and prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (805) 529-1397. Golf tournament set for Nov. 10 SIMI VALLEY - A golf tournament will be held Nov. 10 at the Wood Ranch Country Club to benefit the Simi Valley Eclipse Soccer Club. Entry fees are $150 per person or $560 per foursome. Check-in time is 7 a.m. The Eclipse Soccer Club consists of 15 teams of boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. ages 8 to 19. For more information, call Michael Borio at (805) 582-9060. |
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