April 20, 2007 RSS feed / Community

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Thoughts and prayers for Virginia Tech

IN MEMORIUM- On Monday President Bush ordered all government facilities to lower flags to half-mast in remembrance of the students and professors who lost their lives in the shooting at Virginia Tech University. More...

Contact your area representatives

District 4: Peter Foy (Serving Moorpark, Simi Valley, SomisLas Posas Valley, Santa Susana KnollsBox Canyon, Chatsworth Peak, Home Acres, Sinaloa Lake and Tierra Rejada Valley) 3855-F Alamo St., Simi Valley, CA, 93063 Phone: (805) 582-8010 E-mail: More...

Romney selects support team for presidential campaign

Gov. Mitt Romney (R-Mass.) last week announced the first 15 members of the Romney for President California Leadership Team, a group of Californians who will support Romney as he begins his 2008 campaign. More...

Chamber seeks nominations for community volunteers

Moorpark Chamber of Commerce officials invite the community to nominate deserving individuals, organizations and businesses for the Top Ten Community Awards, which will be presented Thurs., May 10 at the Moorpark Country Club. More...

Kids have a romp with Ronald

CLOWING AROUND- The visit from Ronald McDonald at the grand opening of Moorpark's second McDonald's restaurant off Collins Drive near Moorpark College came with fun, games, laughs and prizes. More...

Army National Guard Pvt. Christopher J. Thompson has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Debbie Thompson of Simi Valley and a 1998 graduate of Moorpark High School. More...

GOP mixer announced

There will be a Ventura County Republican Party mixer at 7 p.m. Wed., April 25 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Air Force One Pavilion. More...

Writer's club announces poetry contest winners

The Ventura County Writers Club announced the winners of its inaugural poetry contest. Unpublished poets: Firsplace, Melissa Grossman, "8th Birthday"; second place, Danielle Brown, "Joy in the Morning"third place, Paul Westefer"Battles. More...

Tell us why your mom is special

Mother's Day is May 13 and the Moorpark Acorn wants your mom to receive the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. More...

GOP candidate debate closed to the public

Due to limited space and security restrictions, the general public will not be able to obtain tickets for the GOP Presidential Candidates Debate scheduled for Thurs., May 3 at the Ronald Regan PresidentiaLibrary in Simi Valley. More...

Affordable insurance offered for low-income drivers

Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner has announced that he California LowCost Automobile Insurance Program is available in Ventura County, among other regions in the state. More...

Multicultural Day brings out an international rainbow

FLAMENCO FROCKS- Skirts whirling, from left, Miranda Carillo10; Talia Vestal, 9, and Olivia Villalovos, 11, all of Santa Barbaraperform a spirited flamenco dance at the Moorpark College Multicultural Day on Wednesday. More...

Strawberry Festival tickets are available

Tickets are on sale for the 24th annual California Strawberry Festival, which will be held Sat. and Sun., May 19 and 20. More...

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

City opens doors of new restaurant

BURGER BUDDIES- Members and ambassadors of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce welcome Deborah Voss, center with scissors, and her new McDonald's, with a golden ribbon cutting last Monday. More...

Dance the night away

The Moorpark Active Adult Center will host a dance from 2 to 5 p..m. Sun., April 29 at the center, 799 Moorpark Ave. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. The Unforgettables, an 18piece band, will provide music. Admission is $7. More...

Take your Moorpark Acorn on vacation

DRAGONMAN- Moorpark residents Bob Olson and Terri Hilliard (not in photo) see the many splendors of China, Beijing and Shanghai on a recent trip to Asia. More...