Monday, February 14, 2011

Hats Off To Woman - Nominations now being accepted

The First Ladies of Simi Valley Hospital Foundation are seeking nominations from organizations for the 2011 Woman of the Year award.
The award will be given at the Hats Off to Woman Luncheon and Fashion Show at the Brandeis-Bardin Campus of the American Jewish University on Friday, April 15th from 10am -3pm. The Campus is located at 1101 Peppertree Lane in Simi Valley.

Simi Valley Blues Festival Kick-Off at Limon Latin Grill


Join Limon Latin Grill for the 2011 Simi Valley Blues Festival Concert Kick-Off & Fundraiser featuring Michael John and The Bottom Line on Sunday, February 27th at 3-7pm at Limon Latin Grill, Simi Valley Town Center.

Buy your 2011 Simi Valley Blues Festival Tickets during the event! Buy 1, Get the Second at HALF PRICE!

Plus Limon Latin Grill will donate 20% of your food bill to the Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley and Blues Festival Projects!

Find more information on DayInSimiValley.com

FREE Stop-Smoking Program at Simi Valley Hospital

Ventura County Public Health Department, Tobacco Education Program presents a Free Stop-Smoking Program.

This program is open to anyone who lives or works in Ventura County. Participants are eligible for free nicotine replacement therapy products (patches, gum or lozenges). Success depends on your commitment to attend and participate fully in the program.

Overview on Wednesday, February 23rd at 5:30- classes are weekly on Wednesdays until April 13th.
To register call Sandra Tovar, Facilitator, 805-652-3376

Program is paid for by the tobacco settlement funds.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Ronald Reagan Museum Renovation Opening Day & Birthday Celebration

Be the first to visit the completely renovated Reagan Museum, which opens at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 7th, in honor of President Reagans 100th birthday. Birthday cake will be served all day (while supplies last) and visitors to the Library can sign Tribute Birthday Albums which will be kept at the Reagan Library.

The newly renovated Museum experience integrates hundreds of artifacts, some never before seen, with dozens of immersive displays. These 17 new galleries, which cover 26,400 square feet, pay tribute to Americas 40th president and his accomplishments by capturing his patriotic spirit, his respect for individual liberty, his belief in global democracy and his support of economic opportunity. Explore interactive exhibits that will engage you in multiple experiences. For example, act in a movie with Ronald Reagan, set the table for a state dinner, try your hand at creating a small business or investing in the stock market, and read the presidents handwritten diary by turning the pages.

This new museum experience captures the character of Ronald Reagan and embraces the legacy of our 40th president his policy, his patriotic spirit, and his inspired leadership. For more information, please call 805-522-2977 or visit us on DayInSimiValley.com http://www.dayinsimivalley.com/recreation/125273/the-ronald-reagan-library--museum

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

The Leadership of President Ronald Reagan: Lessons and Legacy

The Ronald Reagan Library & Museum

As part of the Centennial Celebration, partnership events will be held with four Universities across the country. This series of events focus on different components of the Presidents life, leadership and legacy and are intended to engage scholars, students and noted authorities. These events are free and open to the public. The first of these Academic Symposia is in partnership with the University of Southern California.

You are invited to the Reagan Library during the afternoon of February 2nd to listen to a panel discussion on Biography and the Construction of the Presidential Legacy, moderated by Tom Brokaw. Panelists include Douglas Brinkley, Monica Crowley and Lou Cannon.

Panel Topics:

Ronald Reagan is credited with transforming political institutions and policy agendas, securing and supporting traditional elements of American life, and reawakening trust in government and a general sense of positivity and hopefulness. What role has biography played in shaping the Reagan legacy? How has the role of biography in the construction of presidential legacy changed over time/varied across presidents?

This event is free to attend; however, reservations are recommended.

Click here for more info

DayInSimiValley.com has arrived!


New Online Entertainment Guide Comes to Simi Valley CA

An exciting new community website called DayInSimiValley.com has come to the Simi Valley area.

The insider’s guide to local shopping, community, business, recreation and food throughout Simi Valley, DayInSimiValley.com will work with the SimiValleyNightOut.com website to provide a broader range of information to local residents.

SimiValleyNightOut.com started in March 2010 and gives users a choice of friendly features such as search by restaurant type, band type and activity type. There is a daily calendar that shows events and specials, users may write reviews on restaurants, bands and entertainment in addition to uploading favorite photos of local places and friends. DayInSimiValley.com will give users a choice of features that will include search by shopping type, business type, community events and more. DayInSimiValley.com will also feature a calendar that shows events and specials.

Business owners are encouraged to participate in the guide by having and maintaining an up-to-date profile for more exposure in the community. The profiles include information such as the business logo, hours of operation, business description and much more. This service is provided at no charge and business owners may also post events and specials to the calendar. Business owners are encouraged to check to see if they already have a profile on DayInSimiValley.com before creating a new one.

“There is stuff to do in Simi”, said the owner and operator of both websites, Samantha Evans, “It’s my vision to create a go to website for everything about Simi Valley that would strengthen Simi Valley businesses, therefore the local economy and get residents more involved in the community”.