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In today’s Scoop:

• Chili Contest

• Car Shows

• Coffee with Cops

• and tons of fun Pre-Halloween Events!

Let’s jump in:

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Main Scoop

💜Relay for Life Returns

This Saturday, the Simi Valley Town Center transforms into a sea of purple as neighbors, survivors, caregivers, and supporters gather for Relay for Life 2025 an all-day walk that celebrates survivors and honors loved ones lost to cancer.

From the opening ceremony at 10 AM to the luminaria walk at dusk, the event is packed with live music, food, kids’ activities, and heartfelt moments that remind us what community really means. Every lap, every cheer, and every candle helps raise critical funds for the American Cancer Society’s research and support programs.

Want to join or cheer from the sidelines? Bring your family, wear something purple, and be part of the movement that’s kept Simi walking for hope for over two decades.

👉 Learn More & Sign Up Here

The Weekly Crave

Rock & Roll Pizza Bar

Live music is just the opening act. At Rock & Roll Pizza Bar (at Harley’s Bowl), it’s as much about what’s on your plate (and in your glass) as the bands on stage.

This isn’t just a live music serving regular bar food. This pizza is seriously delicious! I would put it up there with all the top contenders in Simi!

The pizza? Big slices, thin crust, with a brick-oven feel, topped generously and paired with that classic rock-’n’-roll energy. I will say, I was a bit too eager for my first bite and fried the roof of my mouth, but well worth it. The beer selection? Epic, so many to perfectly pair with that hot slice.

People love that you can grab a slice, grab a beer, and stay for the show, the experience is as much about atmosphere as taste.

This weekend, the lineup’s stacked:

• 🎸 Monsters of Pop & Wyldesnake on Friday

• 🎶 Bad Habit on Saturday

• 🎷 Morning Sun Reggae Sunday

So grab your crew, settle in with a beer (or a pitcher), order a loaded pizza (or two), and soak in the soundtrack of Simi.

📍 Rock & Roll Pizza Bar at Harley’s Bowl

Local Topping

 Free Residential Cleanup & Recycling Day — October 19

Got junk? Here’s your chance to tidy up, clear out, and recycle responsibly, all for free!

The Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center (2801 N. Madera Rd.) will host the next Free Residential Cleanup & Recycling Day on Sunday, October 19th, from 10 AM – 4 PM. Simi residents can drop off up to two loads of household waste and recyclables at no charge, just bring proof of residency (like your driver’s license or trash bill).

Bonus: Bring a sturdy bag and fill it with free compost while you’re there!

To keep things running smoothly, please separate recyclables from trash and make sure your load is covered during transport.

🚫 Not allowed: commercial waste, hazardous materials, electronics, liquids, tires, household batteries, fluorescent bulbs, or anything containing mercury.

Check out the flyer to learn more.

✨ Extra Sprinkles for Oct. 16th-19th, 2025 Music, Events, Food, & Fun This Weekend in Simi Valley
All times local | Events subject to change

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^{Thursday, October 16th}

📚 Tiny Tots Storytime — Simi Valley Public Library
10:30–11:15 AM | Stories, songs & playtime for toddlers (ages 1–3 but open to all)

🍷 Thursday Night “Tail Gating” — Nectar of the Dogs Wine
1:00–9:00 PM | Wear your team gear, bring snacks & enjoy happy-hour wine specials (3–6 PM). Dog-friendly

🐾 Library Dogs — Simi Valley Public Library
3:30–4:30 PM | Kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs to build confidence

🎶 Live Entertainment — The Arena Sports Bar
8:00 PM | Rotating local bands in a sports-bar setting; open until 2 AM

🎵 Live Music — Cork & Batter Roadhouse
9:00 PM | Texas-style BBQ spot with craft cocktails & live tunes

^{Friday, October 17th}

🥕 Simi Certified Farmers’ Market — Civic Center Plaza
11:00 AM–4:00 PM | Fresh produce, baked goods, groceries & kid-friendly fun at 2757 Tapo Canyon Rd.

🎃 Halloween Party — Simi Valley Public Library
2:30–4:30 PM | Crafts, Halloween Olympics, costume parade & fun for all ages

🍷 Fall Is Here Happy Hour — Nectar of the Dogs Wine
3:00–6:00 PM | Celebrate spooky season with special pours during happy hour

🎸 Live Entertainment — The Arena Sports Bar
8:00 PM | Friday-night band lineup until 2 AM

🎵 Monsters of Pop & Wyldesnake — Rock & Roll Pizza Bar at Harley’s
8:30–11:30 PM | Pop-rock night with Wyldesnake opening; no cover; 18+

🎶 Live Music — Cork & Batter Roadhouse
9:00 PM | BBQ + cocktails + music

^{Saturday, October 18th}

🥒 Paddle to Empower Pickleball Tournament — Sinaloa Middle School
8:00 AM–1:00 PM | Benefiting For The Need; local charity tourney for fun and fundraising

☕ Coffee, Community, Cops & Friends — Makenna Beach House
9:00–11:00 AM | Chat with Simi PD and Fish & Wildlife over coffee at 2650 Tapo Canyon Rd #101.

🎗️ Relay for Life — Simi Valley Town Center
10:00 AM–10:00 PM | Community walk honoring survivors & raising funds for the American Cancer Society

📚 Family Storytime & Creativity Corner — Simi Valley Public Library
10:30–11:00 AM & 11:00–11:30 AM | Stories, songs and a craft activity for families

🔥 Elks Club Car Show & Chili Cook-Off — Simi Valley Elks Lodge
10:00 AM–3:00 PM | Classic cars, spicy chili & community fun to support local programs

🎃 Growing Pumpkins Workshop — Strathearn Historical Park & Museum
11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Learn pumpkin-growing secrets from local master gardeners

🍂 Boys & Girls Club Family Fall Festival — BGC Main Site, Simi Valley
11:00 AM–2:00 PM | Games, crafts, food trucks & family fun hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of MS

🎃 Kelly Evans Pumpkin Giveaway — Simi Valley Town Center
10AM | Free pumpkin and fall photo-ops courtesy of Kelly Evans & Associates Real Estate

🎃 YMCA Trunk or Treat & Fall Festival — Simi Valley Family YMCA
3:00–6:00 PM | Decorated trunks, games, petting zoo & pumpkin patch — free & family-friendly

🎬 Classic Movies Under the Stars — Corriganville Park
5:00 PM | Outdoor movie night featuring Billy the Kid vs Godzilla. Bring chairs, blankets & snacks

🍕 Live Music + Pizza: Chris Hartz Trio “3 Play” — Nectar of the Dogs Wine
6:00–9:00 PM | Energetic trio + Rivers Pizza House pies; arrive early to snag a table

🎭 Shrek The Musical — Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
8:00 PM | Weekend performances Fri/Sat 8 PM + Sun matinees 2 PM (Oct 11–Nov 9)

🎸 Bad Habit — Rock & Roll Pizza Bar at Harley’s
8:30–11:30 PM | Classic ’80s & ’90s hits; no cover; 18+

🎸 Live Entertainment — The Arena Sports Bar
8:00 PM | Saturday-night bands; open until 2 AM

🎶 Live Music — Cork & Batter Roadhouse
9:00 PM | Live tunes + BBQ and cocktails

^{Sunday, October 19th}

🎭 Shrek The Musical (Matinee) — Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
2:00 PM | Sunday matinee of the stage musical (Oct 11–Nov 9 run)

🎷 Reggae Sunday w/ Morning Sun — Rock & Roll Pizza Bar at Harley’s
3:00–5:00 PM | Free reggae session with drink specials & good vibes; all ages

🎭 Sunday Night Comedy at the Center — Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
7:00 PM | Family-friendly laughs hosted by Simi native Jason Love (HBO, America’s Got Talent, SiriusXM, Dry Bar Comedy). Tickets $17 (+ $3 fee)

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