December 1, 2006 RSS feed / Community

Aca deca team members go to the head of their class

2006 Academic Decathlon students gear up for success

Although it's rare for teenagers to sacrifice friends, computer time, video games and phone conversation to study endless hours each day, the 13 students on the 2006 Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon team are doing just that. More...

Reagan Library displays a world of Christmas trees

Countries around the globe celebrate the Christmas holiday in surprisingly creative ways. More...

FOOD Share's Holiday Challenge is underway

This year's "Holiday Challenge," the annual countywide food and fund drive sponsored by FOOD Share Ventura County, will end Sun., Dec. 24. More...

Karate expert to teach at Simi YMCA

Milan Shelden, a 10thdegree karate black belt and holder of six black belts in a variety of other martial arts disciplines, is now teaching karate classes for children and adults at the Simi Valley Family YMCA, 3200 Cochran St. More...

Alumni sought to play in basketball game

Basketball alumni from Moorpark High School are invited to participate in a basketball game against the school varsity team on Thurs., Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. in the main gym. More...

Fortnightlies host holiday party

The Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club will celebrate the holidays with music from the Moorpark High School Choir at 10 a.m. Fri., Dec. 8, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. More...

What's 'hot' for the holidays

Sales last weekend at The Oaks mall were particularly strong in jewelry, children's apparel, women's specialty apparel, health and beauty, and electronics. More...

For the Record

The byline was omitted from the Nov. 24 article "Directors discuss their work at the Best of Ojai Film Festival." The story was written by Sally Carpenter. More...

Applicants needed for air pollution board

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District is seeking two people interested in serving on i t s Hearing Board. Candidates for the position must be Ventura County residents. More...

Local foundation kicks off annual toy drive

The Peter C. Foy Foundation has announced the kickoff of its annual Foy Toy Drive to benefit needy children. The goal for this year's campaign is to deliver 15,000 toys to organizations caring for children during the holiday season. More...

Kiwanis recruiting

The Kiwanis Club of Moorpark is seeking new members, people who would like to be part of a hands-on group and make a difference in children's lives. More...

The Moorpark Active Adult Center presents the following activities for seniors this month. Events require a reservation and will meet at 799 Moorpark Ave. unless otherwise noted. Programs are free unless a donation is requested. More...

Picking a fine dinner wine made easy

Dinner parties-especially during the holiday season-are a relaxing way to share tasty food, enjoy good conversation and spend time with friends and family. More...