SIMI VALLEY: BRIEFLY : KNIGHTS TO HOST DINNER BENEFIT.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 Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus, American Roman Catholic society for men, founded (1882) at New Haven, Conn. (where its headquarters are still located), by Father Michael J. McGivney. Council of St. Rose of Lima Saint Rose of Lima, (20 April, 1586 - 24 August, 1617), the first Catholic saint of the Americas, was born in Lima, Peru. Biography St. Rose was born April 20 1586, in the city of Lima, the capital of Peru. She received the baptismal name Isabel Flores de Oliva. Catholic Church will host an ``Old-Fashioned Chicken Dinner'' on Sunday to benefit ARC and OASIS of Simi Valley. The Association for Retarded Citizens provides training and employment for the mentally disabled mentally disabled See Cognitively impaired. , and the Older Adults Services and Intervention System offers a wide range of services for the elderly. The dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima parish hall, 1305 Royal Ave. The cost is $5.95 for adults and $3.95 for children 12 and under. The menu will include barbecued chicken, barbecued beans, rolls, green beans green beans Noun, pl long narrow green beans that are cooked and eaten as a vegetable , salad and ice cream. For more information, call Eric Morehouse at 584-0661. SOURCE: - Daily News Volunteers sought for science fair VENTURA - Volunteers, judges and sponsors are needed for the 1996 Ventura County Science Fair scheduled for Tuesday through April 25 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. . Chairman Dennis Lang said there are 810 projects this year entered by 840 students. The theme this year is ``The Amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. Wonders of Science.'' Volunteer judges are in demand, particularly in the medical and botany botany, science devoted to the study of plants. Botany, microbiology, and zoology together compose the science of biology. Humanity's earliest concern with plants was with their practical uses, i.e., for fuel, clothing, shelter, and, particularly, food and drugs. categories. Adults with backgrounds in science or teaching are encouraged to participate. Judges will review projects April 24. Also, Lang said sponsors are needed to donate money to cover the cost of the fair. A $12 donation sponsors the cost of one student. For more information, call (805) 388-4411. SOURCE: - Daily News Briefings offered on school program NEWBURY PARK - Newbury Park High School has scheduled two informational meetings for parents interested in the high school's new International Baccalaureate Program. Meetings will be held Thursday and April 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the school's library conference room, where the two-year program for juniors and seniors will be outlined for parents. Students in the program will complete core classes in English, history, math, science and social sciences, then be tested in the subject areas with standardized standardized pertaining to data that have been submitted to standardization procedures. standardized morbidity rate see morbidity rate. standardized mortality rate see mortality rate. international examinations. Those who meet all the requirements will receive an international baccalaureate diploma recognized at colleges and universities around the world. For information, call Newbury Park high program coordinator Marcine Solarez at (805) 498-3676. SOURCE: - Daily News Concert will mark school anniversary 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. - Christian Preschool & Kindergarten will sponsor a free children's concert from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 25 to celebrate the school's 30th anniversary. Michelle Bloom will be the featured artist for the concert, which will take place at the Christian Church of Thousand Oaks, 301 W. Avenida de las Flores Las Flores can refer to:
SOURCE: - Daily News Briefings offered on school program NEWBURY PARK - Newbury Park High School has scheduled two informational meetings for parents interested in the high school's new International Baccalaureate Program. Meetings will be held Thursday and April 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the school's library conference room, where the two-year program for juniors and seniors will be outlined for parents. Students in the program will complete core classes in English, history, math, science and social sciences, then be tested in the subject areas with standardized international examinations. They will also take an academic elective and a special course called ``Theory of Knowledge'' and perform 100 hours of community service. Those who meet all the requirements will receive an international baccalaureate diploma recognized at colleges and universities around the world. For information, call Newbury Park high program coordinator Marcine Solarez at (805) 498-3676. SOURCE: - Daily News |
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