Simi News

With 34 victories to its credit and a winning percentage of .829, the Simi Valley Girls Softball U-10 Gold All-Star team will battle for the Western National Championship in Las Vegas from July 29 through August 3.

The intersection of Sequoia and Royal avenues has undergone quite a transformation since October. Where there once was a dirt-filled corner, the silhouettes of three modest homes now stand. The 1.5-acre site is the first Habitat for Humanity development in Simi Valley and for three local families, a symbol of progress and hope.

WHAT A CHARMER- Gunner, a 1-year-old purebred black lab, is extremely well-mannered and gentle. He is playful and friendly, but very obedient. He would do well with children of all ages and other dogs. If you would like to adopt Gunner, ask for animal ID number A445388 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, located at 600 Aviation Drive.

EASY FEELING- At right, Simi Valley resident Lind Redmond throws up her arms and cheers the sounds of Hotel California, an Eagles tribute band, last Saturday at Rancho Simi Community Park. The free event was part of the Music in the Park Concert Series. Below, Debbi Cherry of Moorpark dances with family friend Alyssa Fisher, 7, of Simi Valley.

The Ventura County Camarillo Animal Shelter in partnership with Rescue Me Inc. will hold their fourth annual "DogGone, CataStrophic Hugs, Slurps and Slobbers" event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunday, July 27 at the shelter, 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo.

The Aviation Museum of Santa Paula will raffle a 1947 Stinson Voyager to raise funds for the museum. Tickets are $100. The Voyager is valued at $25,000. The winner will be given the choice between the airplane and $20,000 cash.

On July 16, a 50-year-old woman was arrested and charged with theft in the 2600 block of Park Center Drive. The following were arrested July 17 and charged with possession of a controlled substance: A 24-year-old woman in the 5000 block of E. Los Angeles Avenue and a 37-year-old woman on the 2300 block of Kuehner Drive.

The Simi Valley Senior Center presents the following programs. The center is at 3900 Avenida Simi. For more information or to register, call (805) 583-6363. •The center will sponsor a trip to the Ventura County Fair in Ventura for Senior Day on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

In its latest version, "The Incredible Hulk" has once again become an instant smash (no pun intended) and has caused quite a stir among movie audiences. According to the story line, when mild-mannered scientist Dr.

The Simi Valley YMCA offers water fitness classes for all ages and all physical fitness levels at 3200 Cochran St. The YMCA's "Poolates" class is basically Pilates in water. The slow, controlled movements tone muscles and tighten the abdominal region.