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Hats off to Peach Hill

YAHOO!—Above, Nicholas Bamerio, 10, of Moorpark enjoys the large inflatable slide at Peach Hill Academy’s 20th annual carnival on May 10. At right, 11-year-old Cooper Davis of Moorpark plays one of the many games at the event. More...

Health & Wellness

Seconds count when stroke hits

Warning signs that require immediate attention

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Community members are encouraged to better understand the risk factors and symptoms of stroke, a leading cause of death and serious long-term disability in the United States. More...

Seminar on medical options

The Cancer Support Community Valley/ Ventura/ Santa Barbara will host a free seminar, “Introducing the Open to Options Program” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tues., May 21 at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. More...

City collecting electronic waste tomorrow

Confidential documents will be shredded as well

Businesses and residents are invited to take advantage of the City of Moorpark free electronic waste, household battery and fluorescent light collection event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., May 18. More...

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Schools

School district invites community to Family Fitness Night

Evening part of Michelle Obama’s ‘Let’s Move!’ campaign
By Stephanie Sumell
ssumell@theacorn.com

Video games and fast food have contributed to the growing number of overweight kids in Moorpark and across the U.S. More...

How to recognize dyslexia early

One in five people in the U.S. has some sort of learning disability like dyslexia, yet experts say that for many children, the problem remains undiagnosed longer than it should. More...

Program promotes better health

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Pets

Pet of the Week

GOOD THING IN A SMALL PACKAGE—Myra is a brown and white Chihuahua that is good with kids, housebroken and gets along with most dogs. More...

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Faith

The Art of Being

Let your inner Elvis out Years ago I remember reading an interview with Elvis Presley. It was well known that beneath the stage act of his sexy machismo and bravado, Elvis had a softer side that was relatively fearful and insecure. More...

Church offers recovery program from addiction

The Door To Recovery is a Bible-based, 12-step meeting with Jesus Christ as the higher power and the main authority of the meetings that take place at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Cornerstone Moorpark, 379 Science Drive. More...

Houses of Worship

Assembly of God/Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, the Rev. Randy Sugarman, 4823 Mira Sol Drive, (805) 529-1730. More...

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Columns

The Other Side of 50

A parent’s best advice It’s a family legend. My two sisters and I were on a car trip with our mom and dad. I think we ranged in age from 6 to 10. We were driving home from an outing. It was 4 p.m. More...

Life in the Single Lane

There’s a dating site for everyone Here’s some great news for single Trekkies, cowboys, millionaires and pet lovers: In the online world of meeting and dating, there seems to be a website for every kind of person imaginable: geeks, farme More...

Family Men

Competition is a lose-lose Everything with my son is a competition. “Which is better?” “Who do you like most?” “Do you think I’ll win?” “I got more points.” That, I suppose, is America. More...

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Acorn launches photo blog

Free website will bring more depth to community’s stories

Often there just isn’t enough space in the weekly newspaper to share all the powerful photos snapped by Acorn photographers when they’re on assignment. More...

Residents concerned over foul-smelling tap water

Contractor reportedly opened wrong water valve
By Stephanie Sumell
ssumell@theacorn.com

Moorpark resident Eleanor Dempster said she was concerned two weeks ago when her 21-yearold son called her into the bathroom to smell the water coming out of the sink’s faucet. “It smelled so bad,” she said. More...

Community

Police warn of bill payment scam

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department wants residents to know about a phone scam targeting Southern California Edison customers countywide. More...

Sharing the stories of our faith community

The Moorpark Acorn prides itself on being your community newspaper. We do our best to cover city hall, Moorpark schools and the many people and businesses which make this city such a special place to live. More...

Commentary | Eye on the Environment

Dry weather makes water even more valuable
By Arne Anselm
Special to the Acorn

April 15 was a day familiar to every taxpayer. More...

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Business

Golf tourney to benefit For The Troops

For The Troops, an all-volunteer California nonprofit organization based in Simi Valley, will host its third annual golf tournament, auction and dinner on June 3 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. More...

Hat shop has new home

Hats of Style has opened its new location inside The Oaks mall on Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. Formerly on Thousand Oaks Boulevard, the hat store celebrated its move with a grand opening on May 11. More...

Active adult center hosts free legal workshop for seniors

Attendees can learn about wills, power of attorney

The Moorpark Active Adult Center, in partnership with the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, will host a free legal workshop for seniors at 10 a.m. Mon., May 20 at the Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. More...

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Sports

Moorpark softball works together for special season

By Gilberto Manzano
gmanzano@theacorn.com

Lexi Curt isn’t a psychic, but she saw the undefeated league season coming for the Moorpark High softball team. “I knew this was the year we were going to have an amazing season,” said Curt, a junior first baseman. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

April 22 Between April 22 and May 3, the Regal Park Homeowners Association in the 100 block of Los Angeles Avenue was vandalized with graffiti. April 29 A wallet was stolen from a vehicle on Pinedale Road between April 29 and May 1. May 4 More...

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Family

One-man band a hit with moms

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‘4 Paws’ anniversary a cause for applause

Lifeline 4 Paws, a local animal rescue support program sponsored by the Hogan Family Foundation, is celebrating its sixth anniversary this year. The program has provided medical attention for more than 1,800 dogs in Southern California. More...

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On The Town

Raise your glass for good cause

Fest supports school music programs in Conejo Valley

The second annual California Jazz and Wine Fest will present wine tasting from 19 wineries, wine merchants and breweries plus sample gourmet food from local restaurants and caterers as well as jazz and blues from 1 to 6 p.m., Sun., May 19 at Conejo C More...

Festival fun for the whole family

Demonstrations and crafts at Strawberry Promenade

The 30th anniversary celebration of the California Strawberry Festival is set for Sat. and Sun., May 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. More...

College to hold auditions for ‘Spelling Bee’

Recent high school graduates invited to try out

The Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department will have auditions for its 2013 summer production, “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” in the firstfl oor studio theater, Performing Arts Center on the Moorpark College campus, 7075 Camp More...

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