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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.
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.
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:
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.
(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.
(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.
(Video Below) The Born To Be Wild Motorcycle Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library located in Simi Valley California will be on display till November 9th, 2010. There are 40 collector classic motorcycles on display. The Exhibit started out as a Harley Davidson display in connection with President Reagan’s (1983) leadership in protecting an American icon in motorcycling.
This exhibit not only helps teach the ties Ronald Reagan had in saving the Harley Davidson Company, but unknowingly takes place near the birthplace (Corriganville) of motocross racing in the United States.
Local Simi Valley resident, Keith Mashburn with his long history in the motorcycle industry helped locate 30 of the 40 motorcycles on loan to the Library. Keith, a long time Simi Valley resident raced professionally for Yamaha in the 1970′s and is expert an on Southern California motorcycle racing history. Keith Mashburn, now ra etired Firefighter, currently sits on the Simi Valley Planning Commission (Appointed by Mayor Miller) and is currently running as a candidate for City Council. If you ever want to chat about motorcycles or Simi Valley, Keith can usually be found on weekday mornings at The Grind Coffee Shop off Madera and Cochran Streets.
Michele Hernandez tragically lost her husband Phil when he was struck by a motorist while riding his bicycle in Simi Valley’s Long Canyon five years ago. Through this devastating loss Michele created the Widows Bond and Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation to help other widows deal with life after the loss of a spouse.
Michele’s instrumental work with widows has earned her national recognition in USA Today News and recently an appearance on the Fox News Huckabee Show. Michele is truly one of the outstanding people of Simi Valley and will be honored at the upcoming Simi Valley Mayor’s Dinner.
The Children’s Splash Pad at Rancho Simi Community Park (AKA Lemon Park) is a great and a Free Activity to do with the kids. There is still time left this week as the Park district turns off the water after Labor day so get over there and check it out. As well as the Splash Pad to cool things off there is a picnic area, lots of shade trees and playground equipment. Please enjoy the video below.
The Children’s Splash Zone is located at 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley CAlifornia 93063. West of Tapo Canyon Road. If you are on Cochran, go north on Lemon and West on Avenida Simi.
(Video below) Simi Valley’s Yoga Nook is located at 2472 Stearns Street just off the the south side of the 118 freeway. The Studio is 7 years old, owned and operated by Jeni Winterburn, long time Yoga instructor and Simi Valley resident. I happened to visit on a Monday evening and class was full of enthusiastic yoga participants. The Studio is well thought-out and very nice inside. This is a Simi Valley must see. There are a variety of classes for all levels and as well as a school to help train new instructors. Jeni is well regarded in her field and I can see why so many of her students wanted me to come visit. For more information about the Yogo Nook, please visit http://www.YogaNook.net
(Video Below) Some people asked me if 365 things to do in Simi Valley would revolve around eating. While restaurants will definitely get coverage, activities in Simi Valley are very diverse. The Boys and Girls Club of Simi Valley has been a big part of this community for over 36 years. The valuable service the Boys and Girls Club has provided Simi Valley is greatly appreciated through the support of the community and business owners involved in events like the Boys and Girls Club Annual Poker Tournament.
This one night event is one of the better fundraisers I have attended in Simi Valley. Tournament Poker is very popular on TV and online. This event gives poker fans an opportunity to come out, compete against other poker players and possibly win a prize if they can make it to the last table of the evening. Even for those like myself who are not poker players, I had a great time to sit down and learn the game while supporting one of Simi Valley’s top organizations. If you’ve ever wondered what a charity poker tournament is like, please check out the video below and I hope to see you at the tables next year. For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Simi Valley please visit http://www.bgcsimi.com
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The Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District has created a hunt for a medallion in their Parks throughout Simi Valley. They have placed the Medallion in one of the parks and when found take it to their offices on Sycamore Drive. Clues as to where to look will be posted on the RSRPD Facebookpage. [...]
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