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Simi Valley 5K – 10K Run 365 Things to do in Simi Valley

September 26, 2011 By Ted Mackel Leave a Comment

(Video Below) The Simi Valley Fair & Music Festival, formerly called Simi Valley Days has included a 5k – 10k run almost every year in the last 25 years I can remember. The race has taken on a few different routes and this year’s race was no exception. The Start – Finish line began in Rancho Simi Park’s Parking lot off Thompson and sent runners into the arroyo and out on to Erringer. The course went east on Los Angeles Avenue shortly before retuning back to the Arroyo heading East to First Street for those ready to tackle the 10k distance. All levels of runners, joggers and walkers were welcome. Make sure to get over to Simi Valley Fair & Music Festival’s Facebook page and click the like button so you can stay in touch with next year’s schedule of events.

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#26 Simi Valley Dream Cuisine at St Rose of Lima Church – 365 Things to to in Simi Valley

August 18, 2011 By Ted Mackel Leave a Comment

(Video Below) What happens when you have a dynamic leader, a seemingly impossible goal and a group of dedicated people? You get over 2500 people to show up on a Sunday evening for Simi Valley’s very first Dream Cuisine.

Father Joseph Shea came to St. Rose Lima just two years ago. From the first day, the parishioners knew things would be different. Father Shea is known for big goals and the ability to motivate people to do things they might normally shy away from.

Saint Rose of Lima Christian services working together with Serving Those In Need, Inc. have been serving the poor, the needy and the homeless in Simi Valley for the past 45 years. All proceeds from the Simi Valley Dream Cuisine will help support this invaluable service. Additionally this will also help needy students of the St. Rose of Lima School.

The Simi Valley Dream cuisine provided an opportunity to dine on gourmet foods from Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks and from the San Fernando Valley’s finest restaurants. Those that attended enjoyed food from over 50 restaurants, sipped on fine wines from some the most prestigious wineries, drank beer from well-known breweries and taste desserts from outstanding bakeries and establishments. In all there were 78 different vendors at the event covering just about any kind of food you could imagine.

Tickets were $60.00 per person, $100 per couple, which was a complete bargain. Enjoy the video below and plan to attend next year.

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Night Golf In Simi Valley Anyone? Lights Out” No Frills 9 Hole Scramble Golf Tournament

August 2, 2011 By Ted Mackel Leave a Comment

Save the date
Saturday, August 13, 2011

Yes, that’s right night time golf in Simi. What a great way to get out and have some fun on the golf course, at night. Using glow in the dark golf balls can 9 hole finish up before midnight? Super low entry fee of $80.00 to play. Come out and join the fun.

Loving Heart Hospice Foundation is pleased to host the 1st Annual “Lights Out” No Frills 9 Hole Scramble Golf Tournament. The proceeds support terminally ill low-income Ventura County hospice residents. Registration and sponsorships are accepted on a first-come, first served basis. Submit full payment along with your completed application or register online at lovinghhfoundation.com.

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#32 Simi Valley Town Center Tree Lighting 365 things to do in Simi Valley

November 21, 2010 By Ted Mackel 3 Comments

(Video) Each year, the Simi Valley Town Center has a Tree Lighting festivity that includes live entertainment, laser show, snow, Santa Claus and much much more. The Christmas tree is 55 feet tall and decorated with an estimated 20,000 lights & ornaments. 2010 will be the sixth year that the Simi Valley Town Center has run this event and it has become very popular drawing large crowds for the show. The video below is just a teaser of all the fun, the tree will be up till January 3rd, so there is still time to enjoy the holiday atmosphere at the Simi Valley Town Center.

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#30 Gary Galloway Memorial Police vs Fire Football Game – Make a Wish Foundation

November 14, 2010 By Ted Mackel Leave a Comment

365 Things to do in Simi Valley loves a noble cause. While we can go out for entertainment and shopping, sometimes there are activities in Simi Valley that are fun and help raise funds for very good causes. The Police and Fire Departments in Simi Valley do such a thing by hosting a football game to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation. The Video below shows what a great event the Gary Galloway Memorial Football game is and features a past recipient of a Make a Wish grant.

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#28 Snow Fest Rancho Santa Susana Park 365 Things to do in Simi Valley

November 7, 2010 By Ted Mackel Leave a Comment

This is the second year the Rancho Simi Parks and Recreation Department puts on this Free event at Rancho Santa Susana Park. Simi Valley Snow Fest has become very popular as one of the hills in the park is covered with snow, and a flat patch of snow is put out for the preschool age children. Snow Fest, from what I understand was originally an Arts Festival that needed renewed interest and an attraction bring people down for the day. Southern California’s especially Simi Valley residents have to travel to see snow until now. Even though there is a line and little bit a of a wait to sled down a short hill, families are eager to participate. The snow play is not the only thing to do as Snow Fest has entertainment, vendor booths, Food and a kids play area.

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#29 Amanda McPherson Family Walk & Carnival 365 Thing to do in Simi Valley

October 10, 2010 By Ted Mackel Leave a Comment

The Amanda McPherson Foundation was founded in memory of a little girl cherished by so many. Amanda suffered from Viral Myocarditis. The McPherson Family has impacted Simi Valley through the foundation which:

Provides resources and support for special education students in the public schools in Ventura County (Amanda’s Corners)
Provides support for youth athletic programs in Ventura County
Provides funding for research in the field of Viral Myocarditis, sudden cardiac death
Provides funding for research and education in the field of Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome, a genetic birth defect

The new goal for the Foundation is to raise money to build a Challenger Little League Field in Simi Valley for Children with Special needs. The Foundation runs many fund raising opportunities throughout the year, but the Family Carnival and Walk if fun for all age level to participate and bring the community together for a great cause.

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#25 Simi Valley Days Carnival – 365 Things to do in Simi Valley

September 20, 2010 By Ted Mackel Leave a Comment

(Video Below) The Simi Valley Days Carnival is a 5 day event that takes place the weekend after the Simi Valley Days Parade. Rides, Food, Music and shopping are part of the fun.

The more unusual event is the Cow Chip Bingo contest. You can buy a chance to win prize money in this event. How it works, is you purchase a square on a large grid. A section of the park is fenced off, marked with a grid and half a dozen cows are left to roam while the spectators wait patiently for the cows to drop their load on a numbered square.

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#24 Simi Valley Days Parade – 365 Things To Do in Simi Valley

September 11, 2010 By Ted Mackel 1 Comment

(Video Below) This year’s Simi Valley Days Parade took place on September 11, 2010. This event goes all way back to 1933 and was originally branded Pioneer Days. I actually participated (in the parade) in the late 1970s with my high school and the route was on the East End of Simi Valley ending on Kuhner.

For the last 26 years the parade route has begun at Los Angeles Ave and Erringer; the parade moves west down Los Angeles Ave and ends at Sinaloa, with the announcers stand in the Von’s parking lot.

This is a typical Community Parade in which I believe our businesses and organizations have a prime opportunity to get out and show the Simi Valley community what we have available. It may not be the fanciest parade but it’s a lot of fun, all just the same and a great time to come out and support all our friends, their organizations and businesses.

The parade begins at nine o’clock and is preceded by a 5K/10k race. This is the kickoff to the Simi Valley days celebration that will take place at Rancho Simi Community Park at the corner of Erringer & Royal.