August 15, 2008 RSS feed / Family

History comes alive in Simi

Strathearn Park hosts displays, performances

The Strathearn Historical Park presents Pioneer History Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Aug. 23 at 137 Strathearn Place in Simi Valley. More...

Local youth wins top awards at Arabian horse competition

Megan Violand, 16, of Moorpark, recently won three Top Ten Awards from The Arabian Horse Association Youth Nationals. More...

Job & Career Center offers adult classes

Following is the September schedule of classes at the East County Job & Career Center, 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Career Shops are offered at no cost to job seekers. Space is limited. More...

Put on a life jacket before setting out to sea

With the summer recreational boating season still in full swing, parents are reminded to make sure their children are safely buckled into a U.S. Coast Guardapproved life jacket at all times on or near the water. More...

Recipe of week

Cornstarchpudding

3 tbls. cornstarch 2 cups milk 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg, beaten Combine cornstarch, sugar and salt, gradually add the milk. Heat to boiling over direct medium heat, stirring constantly. More...

Practical ways to prevent home fires

People at the highest risk of death in home structure fires are the very young and the very old, according to the Characteristics of Home Fire Victims report released this month by the National Fire Protection Association. More...

Seniors can see Dodgers play

The Moorpark Active Adult Center will sponsor a trip for seniors to see the Los Angeles Dodgers play the Colorado Rockies on Thurs., Aug. 21 at Dodger Stadium. The game starts at 12:10 p.m. More...

Meet actress from 'Little House'

Lindsay Greenbush, who co-starred with her sister in the "Little House on the Prairie" television series from 1974 to 1982, will be appearing at the annual Pioneer History Day on Sat., Aug. More...

Active Adult Center serves hot lunches for seniors

The Moorpark Active Adult Center offers a daily lunch program for seniors at noon on weekdays at the center, 799 Moorpark Ave. The meals include a hot entrée and a salad bar with fresh greens. More...

Playing Army

Kids these days are always bored, and my 5-year-old boy is no exception. Over the weekend he said he was "tired of the games we usually play" and that he "wanted more action." I suggested we play Army. More...

Rockin' to the top

MAD AND BAD— The Madness baseball team took first place in the Lou Gehrig tournament held in Thousand Oaks on July 17 to 20. The team grabbed the peak position of 10U Champions. More...

Horse club to host show

A local horse club will host an open horse show, "Show for the Gold," starting 8 a.m. Sat. and Sun., Aug. 30 and 31 at Arroyo Simi Equestrian Center, 3495 Chicory Lane, Simi Valley. Aug. More...