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Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 04:27PM 
Post a Comment | tagged Book Signing, Free, Simi Valley in Community Events, Free Events | Permalink Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 09:25AM 
The Knights of Columbus Council 5803 25th Annual Chili Cook-Off & Car Show takes place on Sunday, June 10th from 10AM to 5PM on the St Rose of Lima church grounds at 1305 Royal Ave, Simi Valley. Open to the public!!
Last year over 6,000 people anxious to sample chili, explore the cars and enjoy the day with their family and friends attended. Live bands and entertainment, large kids area, chili tasting galore, over 120 cars will be on display and over 70 awesome vendor booths.
Some of California's finest Arts & Crafts vendors will be on hand for you to take home something unique and special from the day. There will be ample quantities of chili, hot dogs, hamburgers, polish sausage, cotton candy, soft ice cream, beer and soda.
Admission is $6.00 for adults (seniors $5) and $3.00 for children (6-12). Active military free with ID. Chili tickets are 50 cents each. Overflow parking is across the street at Royal High School.
The Car Show will feature 12 categories for Classic, Custom, Street rods, Muscle, Sport, Trucks, and Special Interest vehicles. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to all category winners, including Best of Show.
More information at www.chilikc.com or call 805.208.8970.
Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:41PM 
Presented by the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise in Simi Valley, the 23rd Annual Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Music Festival is held on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-27, will feature Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music provided by bands from around the county. In addition, there will be authentic cajun and creole food available from a variety of food vendors. The stage and dance floor is the largest outside dance floor west of the Mississippi. Hours are 10:30 am to 8:00 pm both days. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 5 to 12 yrs, Free under 5 yrs. Rides and events in the kids area are no additional cost!
The festival also features a large kids area featuring a variety of climbing, sliding, bouncing contraptions, a crafts area and rotating demonstrations by performing artists and musicians.
Proceeds from the Festival are distributed to dozens of local charities and international projects, including funds to ship hundreds of wheelchairs to a variety of third world countries. The event will take place at Rancho Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley. More information at www.SimiCajun.org or 805.517.9000. THIS EVENT IS HUGELY POPULAR! GET THERE EARLY! :>
Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 11:49PM 
Regal Theaters presents its Summer Movie Express 2012. Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During this 9-week festival, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only a dollar ($1) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am.
Grand Palace Stadium 6, 4767 Commons Way Calabasas (818-223-0223).
Starts Tuesday, June 19th (Movie Lineup TBA)
Camarillo Palace Stadium 12 & IMAX, 680 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo (805-383-8879)
Starts Tuesday, June 12th (Movie Lineup TBA)
Civic Center Stadium 16 & IMAX, 2751 Tapo Cyn Road, Simi Valley (805-526-0232)
Starts Tuesday, June 19th (Movie Lineup TBA)
Visit www.regmovies.com/SummerMovieExpress2012.aspx for more information.
Post a Comment | tagged Calabasas, Camarillo, Family, Kids, Movies, Simi Valley in Family Events, Kids' Events, Movies | Permalink Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 11:08PM 
Join the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District at the Simi Valley Town Center for twice weekly movie showings. Themed Thursday movies are geared towards the family and begin with a craft or activity at 6pm, followed by the movie at 7pm. The Sunday classics will include movies produced in the 1970’s and prior.
Admission is $2.00 (includes craft project) Note: one complimentary adult admission with each paid child admission. Visit www.rsrpd.org or call 805 584-4400 for more information.
Scheduled dates and movies are as follows:
Family Movie Thursdays
Classic Movie Sundays
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 02:32PM 
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents free family movies each month at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley. Games and activities will be held prior to the movie, which begins at dusk. Bring a blanket, chairs and enjoy the movie on our giant inflatable screen. Bring snacks or purchase food at our concession stand.
Friday, June 22nd: Yogi Bear
Friday, July 6th: Happy Feet 2
Friday, August 3rd: Kung Fu Panda 2
Dive In Movies are a fun way for the whole family to stay cool on a summer night while enjoying a wonderful family film. Open to the public from 6-10pm at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley. $3 per person to swim and watch a movie! 805.584.4400
Saturday, June 30th: Cars 2
Saturday, July 28th: Puss N Boots
Saturday, August 11th: The Muppets
Don’t miss this monthly party held at Sycamore Drive Community Center, 1692 Sycamore Dr. Simi Valley. Activities include video gaming, inflatable attractions, movie, and DJ. Video Games and inflatable attractions will occur from 6pm-10:30pm with a DJ playing from 10:30pm-12am. Movies will begin at dusk. Cost is $10 per person. 805.584.4400. All ages welcome. Concessions available.
Friday, June 29th: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Friday, July 27th: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Friday, August 10th: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
Post a Comment | tagged Family, Free, Free Movies, Kids, Movies, Simi Valley, Teens in Community Events, Family Events, Free Events, Kids' Events, Movies | Permalink Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 02:08PM 
Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents the 2012 Free Music in the Park Series in Simi Valley and Oak Park. More info at www.rsrpd.org or by calling 805.585.4400. Concerts start at 6pm. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, etc.!
The Lineup:
Saturday, June 16th: The Who Revue at Rancho Sim
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 10:35AM Rotary Club of Simi Valley Presents
42nd Annual 4th of July
Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza
Co-sponsors: City of Simi Valley and Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
Free Admission!!
Kids Fun Zone - Food & Crafts Booths - Wine Garden
Rancho Santa Susana Park
5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley
Gates Open at 2:00 p.m.
Live Music and Entertainment, Games, C-17 Flyover, etc.
Pie eating contest, hula hoop contest, Simon Says and more :>
9:20pm: Spectacular Fireworks Show!!!
Bring a blanket, or chairs. Dance and enjoy!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 03:28PM 
The 2012 Simi Valley 5K and 10K is planned for Saturday, September 22nd at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave Simi Valley. 10K starts at 7 a.m. and the 5K starts at 7:15 a.m.
This course is all flat, great for beginners and advanced athletes alike. Both the 5k and 10k are along the Simi Valley Days parade route on Los Angeles Avenue. Proceeds will be donated to the Simi Valley Days community fund to help local charities. All runners will be awarded a finisher medal, race day t-shirt and goodie bag with Simi Valley Days festival coupons.
More information and registration at www.simivalley5k10k.com.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 04:19PM 
The Reagan Library presents its 6th Annual Sunset Dinner Series; five fabulous Thursday and Friday nights of dining and dancing under the wings of Air Force One from 6 pm to 9 pm.
You will enjoy a delicious dinner buffet, including gourmet hors d’oeuvres, while listening and dancing to live music! Tour the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the spectacular Air Force One from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.! Visit www.reaganfoundation.org/events or call 805.522.2977 for more information and to make reservations.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 04:39PM 
This 4th of July at the Reagan Presidential Library, come celebrate our Nation’s 236th birthday with family entertainment, presidential look-alikes, face painting, storytelling and children's games and crafts. Enjoy all-American food while listening to a rousing patriotic concert. All 4th of July activities are free; regular Museum admission rates apply for those visitors who also visit the indoor Museum exhibits. For more information call (805) 522.2977 or visit www.reaganfoundation.org/events. Event is 10am to 3pm.
Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:42PM 
Fairy Tales in the Park is a series of free, live theatrical performances geared toward children ages 3 to 10. John and Roxanne Diesel co-founded Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors performing free fairy tales for the young and young at heart. The troupe’s love of children’s theatre has led them to perform every May through September since 1995 all over Ventura County.
The troupe's goal is to create an environment where families can introduce live theatre to their children in a casual setting at the right price – free! All Fairy Tales in the Park performances are held outdoors in a variety of venues and is always free of charge, though the players pass the hat to help cover costuming and travel costs, donations are always voluntary.
Most venues do not have shade, so sunscreen and hats are appropriate. Bring water, juice, snacks, picnics. Blankets and low-slung chairs are recommended. Please leave doggies at home (not that they don't love them). The shows are designed to run approximately 45 minutes, which coincides with the attention span of the target age group, 3-10 year olds.
THE 2012 LINEUP:
Simi Valley (Shows at 4pm): Rancho Simi Bicentennial Amphitheatre (Erringer & Royal)
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 05:38PM 
HISTORY DAYS 2012 at Strathearn Park in Simi Valley is on Saturday, June 16th from 9 am to 4 pm. Admission is $7.00 with children under 5 free. Families $20 maximum admission. All active duty and their families are free. 2012 activities to be announced...prior year's activities included the following:
Location: 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley - From Madera turn West on Strathearn Pl.
Information: 805-526-6453 or www.SimiHistory.com
Post a Comment | tagged Family, History, Simi Valley in Community Events, Family Events, Other Events | Permalink Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 09:56PM 
The inaugural Stinky Feet 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run will take place on Saturday, July 7th, at 2850 Lemon Drive, Simi Valley. The event is presented by the Boys and Girls Club of Simi Valley. More information at www.bgcsimi.com or register online at Active.com.
Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:19PM 
The Arroyo Creek Half Marathon, previously called the Simi Valley Half Marathon, is planned for Sunday, June 24, 2012. The race will start at Rancho Simi Park and run along the Arroyo bike path through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. The event starts at 7 a.m.
There is also a 5K and 10K planned. Event benefits Loving Heart Hospice Foundation. Visit www.arroyocreekhalfmarathon.com for more information and to register.
