BRIEFLY.Reagan Library to ring in Fourth 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. -- The annual July 4 celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Center for Public Affairs will include patriotic concerts, presidential look-alikes, picnic games for children, craft tables, face painting, storytelling and a bell-ringing ceremony. The special festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. are free and run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the library at 40 Presidential Drive. Regular admission prices apply for visits to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum. Nancy's birthday gets sweet fete SIMI VALLEY _ The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will celebrate former first lady Nancy Reagan's birthday Thursday with free birthday cake in the main lobby while supplies last. Free petite chocolate chip Chocolate chips are small chunks of chocolate. They are often sold in a round, flat-bottomed teardrop shape (similar to a Hershey's Kiss). They are available in numerous sizes, from large to miniature, but are usually around 1 cm in diameter. cookies, one of Nancy Reagan's favorites, will be given out with purchases in the Reagan Country Cafe. Visitors may also sign birthday cards, which will be sent to the former first lady. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 40 Presidential Drive. For more information, call (800) 410-8354. Police foundation to hold fundraiser SIMI VALLEY _ The annual Simi Valley Police Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled Aug. 28 at the Lost Canyons Golf Club to raise funds for a number of police-related programs. Among other things the money raised will help support the department's Explorer Scout post, the K9 police dog program, anti-drug abuse programs, community safety education and the SWAT team. ``We hope to raise lots of money for these organizations that are focused on keeping our community safe,'' said Dave McCormick, chairman of the event that opens with check-in at 9:30 a.m. and ends with a 6 p.m. awards dinner. Organizers are seeking sponsors, and more information about the tournament is available at (805) 526-0265 or (805) 732-5040. Information is also available at the police foundation's Web site at www.svpf.org or by calling (805) 526-6105. Honors given for teen videos THOUSAND OAKS Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. _ Aaron Blum received the award for overall best video in ceremonies Wednesday for the 2006 Conejo Teen Video Festival. The competition is open to teenagers from throughout Ventura County and parts of Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County in the Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by area. Blum of Thousand Oaks won the award for his documentary ``Operation Footprint: The Steps to a New Life,'' and also received the award for best screenplay. Another big winner in the competition was Kellen Moore of Moorpark, who won three awards. He won for best technical achievement and best music video for ``One Word,'' and won the best cinematography cinematography: see motion picture photography. cinematography Art and technology of motion-picture photography. It involves the composition of a scene, lighting of the set and actors, choice of cameras, camera angle, and integration of special award for his film ``Masquerade.'' ``The Poet'' by Tyler Holtman of Oak Park won in the most original category, and Ryan Schwartz won in the best acting category for his work in ``The Poet.'' Grants expands after-school care SIMI VALLEY -- A $75,000 grant from the Weingart Foundation is launching an after-school program for adolescents between 12 and 22 in Simi Valley this fall through the Arc Ventura County organization that has been serving people with developmental disabilities developmental disabilities (DD), n.pl the pathologic conditions that have their origin in the embryology and growth and development of an individual. DDs usually appear clinically before 18 years of age. in the county for half a century. ``This generous grant award will expand the after-school program to serve adolescents with special needs in Simi Valley, and will assure working parents that their children are receiving quality care in a safe environment,'' said Fred Robinson, chief executive officer of Arc Ventura County. For more information on the Arc Ventura County program call (805) 650-8611 Family carnival at Saint Rose's SIMI VALLEY -- The annual Saint Rose Saint Rose may refer to: Women known as Saint Rose:
The carnival is open from 6 to 11 p.m. July 14, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. July 15 and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 16 on the parish school grounds behind the church at 1305 Royal Ave. Tickets are $2, with children under 12 and senior citizens admitted free. For information call (805) 526-1732. Dickerson, other greats in tourney SIMI VALLEY -- Football hall of famer Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson is scheduled join other professional football greats, including Reggie Doss Reggie Doos (born 1956) is a former American Football defensive end who played ten seasons in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams. , Vince Ferragamo Vince Anthony Ferragamo (born April 24, 1954 in Torrance, California) was an American football quarterback in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. College career and Christian Okoye on July 31 at Wood Ranch Golf Club for a celebrity tournament to benefit the Simi Valley Hospital Simi Valley Hospital (SVH) is a Seventh-day Adventist hospital located located in Simi Valley, California. SVH is a member of Adventist Health. New Construction Simi Valley Hospital is in the process of building a new wing to the hospital. Foundation. People interested in ticket and sponsorship information should call the hospital foundation at (805) 955-8142 or go to www.simivalleyhospital.com. Feast of Faiths highlights unity CAMARILLO -- The Ventura County Interfaith Community is holding a Feast of Faiths July 13 to give people a chance to meet members of different religious traditions and discuss topics of general interest. The event costs $25 and is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the banquet facilities at 340 Mobil Ave. For information call (805) 312-1631. Workforce Board hands out awards VENTURA -- The Workforce Investment Board Workforce Investment Boards (or "WIBs") are regional entities created to implement the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 in the United States, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. of Ventura County honored the work of the Ventura County Economic Development Association, the county medical center, the Ventura College Foundation's Promise Program and Goodwill Industries with awards for their help in meeting the employment needs of the area. Awards were presented to these organizations June 15 at the Workforce Investment Board's annual meeting. Business center hosts workshops The Ventura County Small Business Development Center is hosting a series of workshops in July to help local business owners with a variety of issues. A workshop on credit will be held from July 12 and a workshop on starting a small business will be held July 15, both from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark. On July 20 a workshop on franchises will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Simi Valley City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. Costs range from $15 to $20, and more information is available at (805) 648-8925. Chamber names member of year MOORPARK -- Ben Gilbert, publisher of Welcome to the Neighborhood magazine, was named member of the year by the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. ``His work with the chamber and in the community is outstanding,'' said Virginia Hayward, president of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. Gilbert is also active with the Rotary Club of Moorpark and the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce. Marvin named Rotarian of Year SIMI VALLEY -- Terry Marvin was named Rotarian of the Year by the Rotary Club of Simi Valley. Marvin served as the group's director of communications Director of Communications is a position in the private and public sectors. The Director of Communications is responsible for managing and directing an organization's internal and external communications. and worked on community projects sponsored by the club including the annual pancake breakfast at the Simi Valley Senior Center, the Arroyo 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 Cleanup. -- Daily News |
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