SIMI VALLEY: BRIEFLY : NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS SEEK NEW MEMBERS.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 city is accepting applications from residents who want to serve as neighborhood council executive board members. Neighborhood councils Neighborhood councils are governmental or non-governmental bodies composed of local people who handle neighborhood problems. They can be found in many cities throughout the world. meet on a monthly basis to review various issues of community concern within their respective boundaries, and they advise the City Council. Typical issues include local property development, public health and safety, traffic and environmental matters. Applicants must be at least 18 and residents of Simi Valley. Applications must be submitted no later than May 17. For applications or more information, call Mark Oyler at 583-6756. SOURCE: - Daily News Reagan Library plans Mexican celebration SIMI VALLEY - The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Center for Public Affairs will hold several activities with traditional Mexican entertainment Sunday as part of its Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo (Spanish; “Fifth of May”) Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862. The French army, better-equipped and far larger than the Mexican army, had been sent by Napoleon III to conquer Mexico. celebration. The mariachi mariachi Traditional Mexican street ensemble. The performer, the musical style, and the musical ensemble are called mariachi. Mariachi music emerged in the late 1700s or early 1800s. trio Vista Mar will perform throughout the day in the main lobby, where churros will be served to visitors at 11 a.m. The museum will also expand its exhibit of diplomatic gifts to Reagan by foreign heads of state to include a selection of fine silver pieces presented by two presidents of Mexico First Mexican Empire (1822-1823) Emperor Reign Start Reign Ended Royal House Consort AgustÃn I , Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado and Jose Lopez Portillo. Admission to the library and museum located at 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley is $4 for adults, $2 for senior citizens, and free for children younger than 16. The library is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (805) 522-8444. SOURCE: - Daily News |
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