Events

The mission of the Simi Valley Education Foundation is to bring together community and civic entities in providing additional resources to students in Simi Valley’s public schools through student scholarships, classroom and department/grade level grants, and providing resources for our youth. Through community support, program development, and collaboration, the Foundation seeks to strengthen our public schools and the education they provide to our children.

Cassidy, 56, is the son of Oscar winner Shirley Jones and the late Tony Award winner Jack Cassidy, and the half-brother of the late David Cassidy. A longtime Conejo Valley resident, he served on 5-Star’s advisory board and played the hip-swiveling Pharaoh in its 2017 production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Jim Lewis is a survivor and advocate for the eradication of Polio.  Because he got the virus on his parents 10th wedding anniversary, when he was a young boy, Jim travels the world to help Rotary International (RI) eradicate polio.  

Not One More is a product of our city coming together out of frustration, sorrow, hope, and a passion for change. Following the loss of her daughter to a heroin-related accident, Melissa Siebers recognized the need for change in our city and the surrounding areas in Ventura County, California. 

The journey of Not One More began in January 2012. Melissa and other families rallied support from the community while attending a City Council meeting.

Cindy O'Brien is a highly skilled business professional with over 20 years of experience in marketing, business development, and superior customer service. A proven performer, Cindy exceeds sales/marketing projections required to meet planning and budget goals. Establishing trusted and long-term relationships with corporate leaders, strategic alliances, business associates and direct customers is at the heart of Cindy's career success. Guided by steadfast integrity, Cindy has an innate ability to inspire others, quickly garner trust from clients and colleagues, develop long-term professional relationships, and execute complex projects. Her skills transfer across a variety of industries, including healthcare, emergency and event management, and advertising.

Cindy has a passion for helping in the non-profit sector. Over the years, she has volunteered as a grant writer for organizations such as the Santa Barbara Symphony, Conejo Players, and Many Mansions. Cindy has committed herself to the fight against Alzheimer's by volunteering to help with special events and promoting programs and services available through the Alzheimer's Association.

I believe my devotion to this City is evident.  The residents of Simi Valley deserve a Mayor they can trust and one that listens.  As your Mayor I will listen and serve with integrity.

My wife, Shelby and I, have raised two daughters here in Simi Valley.  We now have two grandsons attending Simi Valley School District schools.

I served this community as a member of the Ventura County Fire Department for 31 years, retiring in 2005 as the Chief Arson Investigator.

After retirement I served as a Ventura County Supervisors aid, a Simi Valley Planning Commissioner and for the past 6 years have served on the Simi Valley City Council.

Shelby and I have entrepreneurial spirit and have owned and operated three successful local retail businesses, Awards Specialties, Java Island and Mashburn Kawasaki.

We have been serving Ventura & Los Angeles Counties for almost ten years. Simi Valley Home Brew is staffed by dedicated beer, wine, and cheese makers that care about your perfect home brew!
We offer a wide selection of beer equipment, ingredients, wine & cheese supplies  - from the beginner to the advanced all grain brewer. 

We also build and service kegerators and we operate a full gas blending station right on site to fill CO2 and Nitrogen (as well as custom beer gas blends).

Classes are held monthly right in the shop!

http://simivalleyhomebrew.com

Brian Gabler began working with the City of Simi Valley in June 1986. Through his employment with the City, Mr. Gabler has been involved in multiple aspects of City operations including the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program, the City Clerk’s Office, management and operation of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, and coordination of the City’s municipal bonds. Beginning in 1987, Mr. Gabler was responsible for Simi Valley’s redevelopment activities through the Simi Valley Community Development Agency until February 2012 when the State of California dissolved all redevelopment agencies.

Among the honors received, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce named Mr. Gabler as the Business Person of the Year for 2001. Mr. Gabler was named one of the Deal Makers of the Year for 2005 by the Pacific Coast Business Times and was honored in the Who’s Who in Business Leadership for 2007, 2008, and 2009 by the Pacific Coast Business Times.

Group 5 - 5 Club Dinner Meeting and Social

All Club Members Welcome, pre-register

OFFSITE MEETING: NABU Wines

2649 Townsgate Rd #200, Westlake Village, CA 91361, USA

RSVP Required to Mike Kort

On Memorial Weekend, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District is hosting the AV-Wall, The Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall, a half-scale mobile replica of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. 

https://bugible.com/

Not only are insects healthy for the environment, but they are packed with nutrients for us as well. If we compare 100g of crickets to 100g of beef, crickets have 2-3 times more protein; more calcium, iron, vitamin A, fiber, potassium; an ideal omega 3 to 6 ratio; and all 9 essential amino acids. Insects are gluten-free, paleo, and arguably vegan. The only thing holding us back is our cultural biases and stigmas.

www.gatorrun.org for information and registration

Club Member and Immediate Past President, Terry Talley, shares stories and pictures from his recent trip to Peru with the San Fernando Valley Clubs to work on Rotary International Global Grants projects.

Livingstone possesses over 26 years of law enforcement experience, all of which he has served with the Simi Valley Police Department. As a member of the Simi Valley Police Department, Livingstone has risen through the ranks as a Patrol Officer, Senior Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Commander, Deputy Chief, and he has served as Interim Chief since former Chief McCann retired in December of 2016.

In announcing the appointment, Levitt stated, “The City has conducted a nationwide recruitment search for this critical executive position, resulting in some exceptional choices for Simi Valley’s next Chief of Police. Following an extensive selection process, we identified that Livingstone was the best positioned to be the next Chief of Police in Simi Valley and that he possesses the vision, professionalism, and experience to lead the Simi Valley Police Department.”

Upon accepting the appointment, Livingstone, a lifelong Simi Valley resident, commented, “I am very grateful to the City of Simi Valley for all of the opportunities it has provided me over the years and I am excited to take on this new role, leading the men and women of the Simi Valley Police Department. This appointment is especially meaningful to me as I have spent my entire career within the Department serving my home community so to now have the opportunity to lead the Simi Valley Police Department into the future is an honor.”

Livingstone has a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from California State University Northridge and is currently completing his PhD at the University of California, San Diego. He is a member of the Simi Valley Police Foundation Board of Directors, Rotary Club of Simi Valley, and Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley.