BRIEFLY.Sign-ups open for disaster team 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 Police Department is seeking applications for a Community Emergency Response Team training course to provide adults with skills to help others after disasters. The course involves seven classes to be held Wednesday, Sept. 13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4, 11 and 14. The first six classes will be held at the Simi Valley Police Department The Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) is the police department of the city of Simi Valley, California. The department currently has over 120 sworn officers, and more than 65 support personnel[1]. The department has a patrol area that covers over 39 square miles. from 7 to 10 p.m. The final class will be at the Ventura County Fire Academy in Camarillo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applications are available from the Simi Valley Police Department at 3901 Alamo Alamo Eighteenth-century mission in San Antonio, Texas, site of a historic siege of a small group of Texans by a Mexican army (1836) during the Texas war for independence from Mexico. St. or can be downloaded from www.simivalley.org. For more information, call (805) 583-6982. -- Daily News Ellison named D.A.'s No. 2 man Ventura County District Attorney Gregory D. Totten has announced three appointments in his office, including James D. Ellison as chief assistant district attorney, the agency's second-highest position. Michael D. Schwartz was named special assistant district attorney, and Anthony Wold was named supervising attorney of the sexual assault/family protection unit, the position vacated by Ellison. Ellison is filling the position vacated by Patricia M. Murphy, who was recently appointed to the Superior Court. -- Daily News Information Fair set for seniors SIMI VALLEY -- The 13th annual Open House and Information Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 13 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 . Representatives of more than 40 public and private organizations will be available to talk about services they offer to older adults in Simi Valley. There will be information on health and social services social services Noun, pl welfare services provided by local authorities or a state agency for people with particular social needs social services npl → servicios mpl sociales , reverse mortgages, legal assistance, in-home and long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. and volunteer opportunities. The Simi Valley Council on Aging will conduct tours of the newly expanded Senior Center. For more information, call (805) 583-6363. -- Daily News Bargain Boutique plans clearance 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. -- The Senior Concerns Bargain Boutique and Thrift Shop thrift shop n. A shop that sells used articles, especially clothing, as to benefit a charitable organization. will hold its annual store and yard clearance sale Sept. 15-16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in its store at the rear of the Human Services building at 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, just east of Moorpark Road. The sale includes collectibles, electronics, jewelry, linens, housewares house·wares pl.n. Cooking utensils, dishes, and other small articles used in a household, especially in the kitchen. and clothing. The Bargain Boutique and Thrift Shop is a major source of revenue for the nonprofit Senior Concerns, which has provided services for senior citizens with special needs in western 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. and Ventura counties since 1975. Senior Concerns operates adult day care, a recreation club. For more information, call (805) 497-0189. -- Daily News Home changes to be discussed SIMI VALLEY -- Programs are scheduled Sept. 12 and 19 to help senior citizens facing physical limitations find solutions for home modifications that will help them be more independent. The first program will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Room 107. The second will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Susana Santa Susana can refer to several places:
Both classes are free, and reservations can be made by calling the Simi Valley Council for Senior Housing at (805) 583-5022 or the 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 at (805) 584-4452. -- Daily News Elks plan Wild West Weekend SIMI VALLEY -- The Rick Tucker Band will perform Sept. 30 at the Simi Valley Elks Wild West Weekend, featuring a variety of Western entertainment Sept. 29 through Oct. 1. A casino night, campfire, chuckwagon dinner and Western dancing are scheduled Sept. 29, with more dancing, a chili cook-off, a chuckwagon dinner and cowboy competitions Sept. 30. The weekend ends Oct. 1, with a flapjack breakfast and more cowboy entertainment. The Wild West Weekend will be held at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge at 1561 Kuehner Drive. For more information, call (805) 522-2492. -- Daily News Westlake Village to mark its 25th WESTLAKE VILLAGE -- The city of Westlake Village will celebrate its 25th birthday Sept. 10 a The park is at 31900 Village Center Road. For more information, go to www.wlv.org or call (818) 706-1613. -- Daily News |
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