BRIEFLY.Kids welcome at fishing derby Fishing Derby is an Atari 2600 video game created by Activision programmer David Crane based on the sport of fishing. In Fishing Derby, two fishermen sit on opposite docks over a lake filled with fish (and a shark that passes through). 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 2.5-acre lake at 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. Community Park will be stocked with Adj. 1. stocked with - furnished with more than enough; "rivers well stocked with fish"; "a well-stocked store" stocked furnished, equipped - provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority); "a furnished apartment"; about 2,000 pounds of catfish and trout in preparation for the 32nd annual Huck huck n. Huckaback. Noun 1. huck - toweling consisting of coarse absorbent cotton or linen fabric huckaback toweling, towelling - any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels Finn Fishin' Derby scheduled there for Saturday. The event is open to boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. 15 and younger and parents are advised to bring their children early to find a good fishing spot on the banks of the lake by 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 at Royal Avenue and Erringer Road, at 1765 Royal Ave. There have been more than 800 people at past Huck Finn Derbys, which are sponsored by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. The event is free and prizes include trophies and fishing gear. For more information, call (805) 584-4400 or go to www.rsrpd.org. -- Daily News Berry delicious recipes sought OXNARD -- The deadline is Friday to submit recipes for the California Strawberry Festival's Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest. People who submit the top five favorites compete in the Berry Blast Off on May 8, where they have 60 minutes to prepare and present what could be judged the tastiest strawberry dish for the 24th annual festival. All finalists receive prizes, and two move on to compete May 19 for the grand prize of a vacation cruise. All recipes must include fresh strawberries and can't require baking, although it is OK to use a grill, fryer or stove top. Recipes can be faxed to (805) 385-4729 or e-mailed to csf@strawberry-fest.org. For more information, call the California Strawberry Festival information line at (888) 288-9242 or go to www.strawberry-fest.org. -- Daily News Artists needed for crafts fair SIMI VALLEY -- The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District's 32nd annual Spring 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. Fair is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rancho Tapo Community Park and Veterans Plaza, 3700 Avenida Simi. Admission is free and there will be more than 100 booths featuring handmade arts and crafts. Food and musical entertainment will be offered. Artists and volunteers are needed for the fair and should call Brian Pierce at the park district at (805) 584-4400. -- Daily News Conejo Valley Days events set THOUSAND OAKS -- 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 scheduled through Sunday in the 51st annual Conejo Valley Days celebration. The main Conejo Valley Days carnival will be held from Wednesday to Sunday at Conejo Creek Park, and there are special events leading up to the carnival date. Today, the Conejo Valley Days Chili Cook-Off is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Conejo Creek Park South at Janss Road and the 23 Freeway, with a beard-growing contest at 1 p.m. The Conejo Valley Days Parade is Saturday at 9 a.m., running west along Thousand Oaks Boulevard from Dusenberg Drive to The Lakes shopping center, just west of Conejo School Road. More information is available at www.conejovalleydays.com. -- Daily News |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion