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Drive in Movie:
Did you ever love going to the drive in, now you still can, we broadcast the sound over your cars FM radio and you can watch the movie on our huge screen....its just like the old days but better....bring your kids and let them enjoy the old style drive in movie with the whole family. Snacks may be sold there or bring your own.

MOVIE = THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX (rated PG) It is the story of one Mr. Fox and his wild-ways of hen heckling, turkey taking and cider sipping, nocturnal, instinctive adventures. He has to put his wild days behind him and do what fathers do best: be responsible. He is too rebellious. He is too wild. He is going to try "just one more raid" on the three nastiest, meanest farmers that are Boggis, Bunce and Bean. It is a tale of crossing the line of family responsibilities and midnight adventure and the friendships and awakenings of this country life that is inhabited by Fantastic Mr. Fox and his friends.

who	Open to the public
when	Saturday, July 31st, 2010, Movie starts at 8:00pm (gates open at 6:00pm)
where	Oak Park High School Parking lot - 899 N. Kanan Rd. Oak Park, CA
cost	$5.00 per vehicle
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	(818) 865-9304

Monday Night Movies - at the Mall:
Enjoy this free movie at the Simi Valley Town Center.

MOVIE = ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS 2 - THE SQUEAKQUAL (rated PG) Pop sensations Alvin, Simon and Theodore end up in the care of Dave Seville’s twenty-something nephew Toby (Zachary Levi). The boys must put aside music superstardom to return to school, and are tasked with saving the school’s music program by winning the $25,000 prize in a battle of the bands. But the Chipmunks unexpectedly meet their match in three singing chipmunks known as "The Chipettes" – Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette. Romantic and musical sparks are ignited when the Chipmunks and Chipettes square off.

who	Open to the public
when	Monday, Aug. 2nd, 2010, dusk
where	Simi Valley Town Center - 1555 Simi Town Center
cost	FREE to the public
event provider / sponsors	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and the Simi Valley Town Center
more info.	(805) 584-4400

Job Fair:
The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District is holding a job fair for positions at our After School Clubs. August 3rd, 2010.

For more information, please visit our employment opportunities webpage by clicking here
 

Fairy Tales in the Park:
PLAY = "The Three Little Pigs"
Bring your blanket (or lawn chairs) and kids and enjoy these free outdoor theater performances by the "Gypsies in a Trunk" theater troupe, an all-volunteer troupe of actors performing free fairy tales for the young and young at heart. The troupe's goal has always been to create an environment where families could introduce live theatre to their children in a casual setting at the right price – free!

please visit their website for up to date information
at fairytalesinthepark.com
 

who	Open to the public - very popular with young children and their parents
when	Saturday, August 7th, 2010, 4:00pm
where	Rancho Simi Community Park 1765 Royal Ave. Simi Valley Ca (the amphitheater by the pond)
cost	FREE to the public (donations welcome)
event provider	Gypsies in a Trunk and Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	fairytalesinthepark.com

Dive in Movie - Family night at the Pool:
Its a great way for the whole family to spend a hot evening swimming and watching a great movie.

MOVIE = MONSTERS VERSES ALIENS (rated PG) When a radioactive meteor hurtles into Susan Murphy (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) on her wedding day, she is transformed into a towering, platinum-haired giant. Taken away by the government and dubbed "Ginormica," Susan is introduced to other scientific oddities, including the amphibious Missing Link (Will Arnett), the dim blob B.O.B. (Seth Rogen), and the brilliant, bug-headed Dr. Cockroach (Hugh Laurie). These "monsters" are released from captivity when a massive alien robot sent by the scheming Gallaxhar (Rainn Wilson) appears in San Francisco and clearly does not come in peace. With little time to adjust to her new stature, Susan must learn to work with her strange allies to avoid an all-out extraterrestrial invasion.

who	Open to the public
when	Saturday, Aug. 7th, 2010, 8:00pm
where	Rancho Simi Community Park 1765 Royal Ave. Simi Valley Ca
cost	$3:00 per person
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	(805) 584-4400

Monday Night Movies - at the Mall:
Enjoy this free movie at the Simi Valley Town Center.

MOVIE = THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON (rated PG-13 ) In the second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s TWILIGHT series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as BELLA SWAN (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of—only to find herself in greater peril than ever before. Following Bella’s ill-fated 18th birthday party, EDWARD CULLEN (Robert Pattinson) and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an effort to protect her from the dangers inherent in their world. As the heartbroken Bella sleepwalks through her senior year of high school, numb and alone, she discovers Edward’s image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy. Her desire to be with him at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks. With the help of her childhood friend JACOB BLACK (Taylor Lautner), Bella refurbishes an old motorbike to carry her on her adventures. Bella’s frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own. When a chance encounter brings Bella face to face with a former nemesis, only the intervention of a pack of supernaturally large wolves saves her from a grisly fate, and the encounter makes it frighteningly clear that Bella is still in grave danger. In a race against the clock, Bella learns the secret of the Quileutes and Edward’s true motivation for leaving her. She also faces the prospect of a potentially deadly reunion with her beloved that is a far cry from the one she’d hoped for.

who	Open to the public
when	Monday, Aug. 9th, 2010, dusk
where	Simi Valley Town Center - 1555 Simi Town Center
cost	FREE to the public
event provider / sponsors	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and the Simi Valley Town Center
more info.	(805) 584-4400

Monday Night Movies - at the Mall:
Enjoy this free movie at the Simi Valley Town Center.

MOVIE = RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN (rated PG) Former professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson (aka "The Rock") makes family-friendly fare with director Andy Fickman’s (THE GAME PLAN) sci-fi adventure, RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN. Johnson plays Jack Bruno, a surly former felon who is trying to stay out of trouble by driving a cab in Las Vegas and who embarks upon the adventure of a lifetime when two teens appear in his taxi and need a ride to (seemingly) the middle of nowhere. He quickly realizes that the mysterious siblings, Sara (AnnaSophia Robb) and Seth (Alexander Ludwig), are far from average--especially when they are pursued by a villain wearing a high-tech suit of armor. With the help of Dr. Alex Friedman (Carla Gugino), the trio travels to Witch Mountain, a secret government outpost in the Nevada desert, with the hopes of evading their pursuers and sending Sara and Seth home--and saving Earth in the process. This latest installment in the Witch Mountain series comes more than 30 years after the release of the first two films, ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN and RETURN FROM WITCH MOUNTAIN. Kim Richards and Ike Eisenmann, who played siblings Tia and Tony in the original films, appear in small but pivotal roles as a waitress and a sheriff. Johnson makes Bruno likable, even though the character barely likes himself. Robb and Ludwig are well cast as the earnest siblings who hold the fate of the world in their hands. Chase scenes abound and special effects that highlight the teens’ special powers are prevalent, but the film remains kid-friendly. Cheech Marin and Garry Marshall make brief cameo appearances.

who	Open to the public
when	Monday, Aug. 16th, 2010, dusk
where	Simi Valley Town Center - 1555 Simi Town Center
cost	FREE to the public
event provider / sponsors	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and the Simi Valley Town Center
more info.	(805) 584-4400

Movies in the Park:
Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and maybe some snacks (or purchase snacks there) and enjoy a great movie in a beautiful outdoor setting at our park.

MOVIE = Princess and the Frog (rated G)
Walt Disney Animation Studios presents the musical THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, an animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans. From the creators of "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin" comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana (ANIKA NONI ROSE), a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

who	Open to the public
when	Friday, Aug. 20th, 2010, dusk
where	Rancho Madera Community Park - 556 Lake Park Dr. Simi Valley
cost	FREE to the public
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	(805) 584-4400

History Days:
Strathearn Historical Park and Museum

For all details, please visit the Strathearn Historical Park and Museum's website at www.simihistory.com and click on events.

 

Music in the Park:
BAND = Don't Stop Believin (Tribute to Journey) Bring your blankets/chairs and picnic basket (or purchase food there) and enjoy a free concert in a beautiful outdoor setting.

who	Open to the public
when	Saturday, Aug 21st, 2010, 6:00pm
where	Rancho Simi Community Park (by the pond) 1765 Royal Ave. Simi Valley Ca
cost	FREE to the public
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	(805) 584-4400 visit their website at http://www.dontstopbelievintribute.com/

Monday Night Movies - at the Mall:
Enjoy this free movie at the Simi Valley Town Center.

MOVIE = Old Dogs (rated PG ) Two best friends -- one unlucky-in-love divorcee (ROBIN WILLIAMS) and the other a fun-loving bachelor (JOHN TRAVOLTA) -- have their lives turned upside down when they’re unexpectedly charged with the care of six-year-old twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives. The not-so-kid-savvy bachelors stumble in their efforts to take care of the twins (newcomers ELLA BLEU TRAVOLTA and CONNER RAYBURN), leading to one debacle after another, and perhaps to a new-found understanding of what’s really important in life.

who	Open to the public
when	Monday, Aug. 23rd, 2010, dusk
where	Simi Valley Town Center - 1555 Simi Town Center
cost	FREE to the public
event provider / sponsors	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and the Simi Valley Town Center
more info.	(805) 584-4400

Santa Susana Model Railroad Club Swap Meet (and open house):
The Santa Susana Model Railroad Club will have a swap meet at the Santa Susana Park (Pavilion) just west of the Santa Susana Railroad Depot. Model railroad equipment will be available for purchase from vendors. Railroaders interested in selling their own equipment should call (805) 526-0371. An open house will be held between 10am and 4pm at the Santa Susana Railroad Depot and Museum. The model railroad diorama will be in operation during the open house.

who	Open to the public
when	Saturday, Aug. 28th 2010 swap meet at the Santa Susana Park will be open 7am-11am open house at the Santa Susana Railroad Depot and Museum will be open from 10am-4pm
where	swap meet at Santa Susana Park 6503 Katherine Rd, Simi Valley open house at Santa Susana Railroad Depot and Museum 6503 Katherine Rd, Simi Valley NOTE: the park and the depot are basically right next to each other, with the park being just west of the depot.
cost	FREE to the public
event provider	Rancho Simi Foundation
more info.	(805) 526-0371 or visit their website at www.santasusanadepot.org

Dodger Game Bus Trip:
All ages Bus Trip includes Deluxe Transportation, Beverages on the Bus, Great Ticket to 7pm game in the "ALL YOU CAN EAT" Section and Fireworks!

Call NOW or register online (after August 2nd, 2010) barcode #19512
 

who	All ages
when	Friday, Sept. 3rd, 2010, 4:30pm - 12:00am
where	call for details 805 584-4400
cost	$54 (includes everything)
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	please call 805 584-4400 or register online (after August 2nd) Barcode #19512

Fairy Tales in the Park:
PLAY = "Peter Pan 2 - Hook's Revenge"
Bring your blanket (or lawn chairs) and kids and enjoy these free outdoor theater performances by the "Gypsies in a Trunk" theater troupe, an all-volunteer troupe of actors performing free fairy tales for the young and young at heart. The troupe's goal has always been to create an environment where families could introduce live theatre to their children in a casual setting at the right price – free!

please visit their website for up to date information
at fairytalesinthepark.com
 

who	Open to the public - very popular with young children and their parents
when	Saturday, Sep. 4th, 2010, 4:00pm
where	Rancho Simi Community Park 1765 Royal Ave. Simi Valley Ca (the amphitheater by the pond)
cost	FREE to the public (donations welcome)
event provider	Gypsies in a Trunk and Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	fairytalesinthepark.com

Youth Coed Instructional Volleyball Sign ups:
Volunteer coaches and league play will emphasize skill development through teamwork and fundamentals. Teams are formed according to individual ratings with league parity as ultimate goal. Requirement: all participants must have a birth certificate with them and must be present at the time of registration in order to be skill-tested.

who	Youth, - click here for more details
when	Saturday, Sept. 11, 9:00-11:00am and Monday, Sept. 13, 5:30-7:30pm league play: October - December
where	Rancho Santa Susana Community Center 5005-C Los Angeles Ave. Simi
cost	$80 - Registration fee includes: practices, games, uniform shirt, photo packet and award.
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	click here for a flyer

Age 50+ Community Games:
Year after year, this event grows and grows. Lots of fun for everyone (50 plus). Registration packets available at Simi Valley Senior Center, Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, Sycamore Drive Community Center or call 805 583-6059 for all the details.

who	Ages 50 plus
when	Registration Deadline Friday Sept. 3rd 2010 Opening Ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 14th 2010, 7:00pm. Closing Ceremony Friday Oct. 1st, 2010
where	Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, CA
cost	Call for details 805 583-6059
event providers	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and The City of Simi Valley Senior Center
contributing sponsors	Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley, Anthem Blue Cross and Vintage Simi Hills
more info.	call Stan, Karen or Sue at (805) 583-6059 for all the details Registration packets available at Simi Valley Senior Center, Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, Sycamore Drive Community Center

Battle of the Bands:
This is the Final Show of 2010….3 Teen Bands competed all summer to be invited to this stage. Semi-Final Winning Bands will play on the Main Stage of Simi Valley Days competing for a $2,000 Grand Prize! All Ages Show.

who	Open to the public - all ages
when	Sept. 18th, 2010 7:00 - 10:00pm
where	Rancho Simi Community Park 1765 Royal Ave. Simi Valley Ca
cost	Entrance into Simi Valley Days gate
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	call 805 584-4400

Classic Moonlight Movies:
Movie = Two Tickets to Broadway
30ft Screen, Outside Theatre with Dancing!. This romantic event is offered especially for adults and seniors. Bring snacks and a blanket or chairs.  Amphitheatre is located near Pavilion / Splash Pad area. Alcohol Free event. Security strictly enforced.

who	Open to the public - especially for adults and seniors
when	Sept. 25th, 2010 Approx: 7:00pm (movie starts at dark)
where	Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Dr. Oak Park, CA Amphitheatre is located near Pavilion/spash pad area.
cost	FREE to the public
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	call 818 865-9304 or click here for a flyer

Clean up Day in the Arroyo Simi:
Details to be announced
 

Youth Boys and Girls Basketball Sign ups:
Volunteer coaches and league play will emphasize skill development through teamwork and fundamentals. Teams are formed according to individual ratings with league parity as ultimate goal. Requirement: all participants must have a birth certificate with them and must be present at the time of registration in order to be skill-tested.

who	Youth- click here for more details
when	(2) Saturdays, Oct. 9 and 16, 9:00am - 12:00pm and Sunday, Oct. 10, 12:00-2:00pm league play: December - March
where	Rancho Santa Susana Community Center 5005-C Los Angeles Ave. Simi
cost	$100 - Registration fee includes: practices, games, uniform shirt, photo packet and award.
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	click here for a flyer

Ghost Tours:
Strathearn Historical Park and Museum

For all details, please visit the Strathearn Historical Park and Museum's website at www.simihistory.com and click on events

Santa Susana Model Railroad Club Swap Meet (and open house):
The Santa Susana Model Railroad Club will have a swap meet at the Santa Susana Park (Pavilion) just west of the Santa Susana Railroad Depot and Museum. Model railroad equipment will be available for purchase from vendors. Railroaders interested in selling their own equipment should call (805) 526-0371. An open house will be held between 10am and 4pm at the Santa Susana Railroad Depot and Museum. The model railroad diorama will be in operation during the open house.

who	Open to the public
when	Saturday, Oct. 23rd 2010 swap meet at the Santa Susana Park will be open 7am-11am open house at the Santa Susana Railroad Depot and Museum will be open from 10am-4pm
where	swap meet at Santa Susana Park 6503 Katherine Rd, Simi Valley open house at Santa Susana Railroad Depot and Museum 6503 Katherine Rd, Simi Valley NOTE: the park and the depot are basically right next to each other, with the park being just west of the depot.
cost	FREE to the public
event provider	Rancho Simi Foundation
more info.	(805) 526-0371 or visit their website at www.santasusanadepot.org

Drive in Movie:
Movie = Nightmare before Christmas (rated pg)
Did you ever love going to the drive in, now you still can, we broadcast the sound over your cars FM radio and you can watch the movie on our huge screen....its just like the old days but better....bring your kids and let them enjoy the old style drive in movie with the whole family. Snacks will be sold there or you can bring your own.

who	Open to the public
when	Friday, Oct. 29th, 2010, Movie starts at 7pm Gates open 1 hour before show time
where	Rancho Santa Susana Community Center 5005-C Los Angeles Ave. Simi
cost	$5 per car
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	(805) 584-4400

49th Annual Youth Halloween Carnival:
Providing a safe and fun environment for the kids on Halloween night, this is our 49th year and if its like all other years, it bound to be a lot of fun. Admission Fee Covers, all game Booths, Trick or Treat Village, Hay Ride, Use of attractions including Giant Slides and Jumps, Face Painting and a Climbing Wall.

who	Open to the public - designed for young children and their parents
when	Sunday, Oct. 31st, 2010, 5:30pm - 8:00pm (incase of rain, this carnival will still be held)
where	Rancho Santa Susana Community Center 5005-C Los Angeles Ave. Simi
cost	$4 - Ages 2 years and up $1 - Under 2 years $1 - Adults
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and The Oak Park Dentistry for Children
more info.	(805) 584-4400

5th Annual Indoor Halloween Carnival:
Providing a safe and fun environment for the kids on Halloween night, this is our 5th year and if its like all other years, it bound to be a lot of fun. Trick-or-Treat Village, Game Booths, Food, Prizes!.

who	Open to the public - designed for young children and their parents
when	Sunday, Oct. 31st, 2010, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
where	Oak Park Community Center and Gardens 1000 N. Kanan Rd, Oak Park
cost	$2 - Ages two and over $1 - Under age two Parents with Children Free!
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and Neftin Westlake Volkswagen/Mazda
more info.	(818) 865-9304 or click here for a flyer

SnowFest Arts & Crafts Show:
Its back…Snow in Simi Valley!!! Once again RSRPD will be hosting SnowFest, an Exciting day filled with Art and Craft Vendors, Great Entertainment and Shows, Scrumptious Food Vendors and TONS of SNOW. Kids and Adults can sled for free in the SNOW ZONE, and for the little kids there will be a snow area just for them!

who	Open to the public
when	Sunday, Nov. 7th, 2010, 10:00am - 4:00pm
where	Rancho Santa Susana Community Center 5005-C Los Angeles Ave. Simi
cost	Free to the public to attend, please see the vendor application for vendors
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
more info.	call for more information (805) 584-4443 - Sheri Fruhwirth click here for the vendor application (for vendors)

Veterans Day Ceremony:
Thursday, November 11, 11:00 a.m., a ceremony will be held to mark Veterans Day. Guest speakers, a flag ceremony and more will be offered. Visitors may view stone pilasters with names of veterans carved into granite Each name represents a veteran whose family chose to honor him or her for service to our country. More than 1,500 names of veterans and military organizations recognize the sacrifices of those who have dedicated their lives in service to America. The ceremony will include thanks to the veterans and their families. Additionally, the ceremony will honor the veterans whose names have been added in 2010. Most ceremonies are less than one hour. Some chairs will be provided, but visitors are encouraged to bring folding chairs in case the crowd exceeds the designated seating capacity.

who	Open to the public
when	Thursday, Nov. 11th, 2010, 11:00am
where	Rancho Tapo Community Park - 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, at the Veterans Plaza
cost	Free to the public
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and hosted by local veteran’s organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and the Marine Corps League.
more info.	for more information, please contact Colleen Janssen at (805) 584-4453 or by e-mail at colleen@rsrpd.us.

Pearl Harbor Survivor's Day Ceremony:
Tuesday, December 7, at 10:00 a.m., there will be a ceremony to honor survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The public is invited to remember those lost or injured in the attack so many years ago. Survivors of this historically significant event are encouraged to attend the ceremony and be recognized for their contributions to our country. Most ceremonies are less than one hour. Some chairs will be provided, but visitors are encouraged to bring folding chairs in case the crowd exceeds the designated seating capacity.

who	Open to the public
when	Monday, Dec. 6th, 2010, 10:00am
where	Rancho Tapo Community Park - 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, at the Veterans Plaza
cost	Free to the public
event provider	Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and hosted by local veteran’s organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and the Marine Corps League.
more info.	for more information, please contact Colleen Janssen at (805) 584-4453 or by e-mail at colleen@rsrpd.us.