June 1, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Bill would ease payments to Rocketdyne workers

A bill recently introduced in the House of Representatives would ease payments to former Rocketdyne workers who became ill due to their work at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. More...

A fond farewell to a long-time community friend

In a photo atop the piano in his son's home, Ray Hebel's smile shines even though he is gone. A Moorpark resident for more than four decades, the 92-year-old Hebel died last February. More...

City offers summer family programs

The city of Moorpark Recreation Division offers a variety of recreation programs for all ages. Registration is open for all activities. Sports classes offered this summer include tennis, golf, basketball camp, karate, soccer and Tball. More...

Pick up pen for writing contest

The Ventura County Writers Club has announced its annual short story contest for 2007. The first prize is $500 and publication of the winner's story. Second prize is $250 and third prize is $125. More...

Recipe of the week English walnut cookies

This is a very good soft cookie and a cookbook favorite, but of course I love nuts in all my cookies. More...

Donations requested for high school academic competitors

Moorpark Future Business Leaders of America requests contributions to support the seven students who have qualified to compete in the academic National Competitions this June in Chicago. More...

Fortnightys will give awards

The Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club will meet for luncheon and annual awards ceremony at 10 a.m. Fri., June 8, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. More...

Toastmasters start speaking

Toastmasters International will start up a new club in Moorpark, meeting at 6:45 p.m. Wed., June 6 at the Moorpark Boys & Girls Club, 200 Casey Road. More...

Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. More...

Household tips to save money, energy

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Americans spend more than $160 billion a year to heat, cool, light and live in their homes. Here are some tips to help cut household bills: +Laundry. Wash full loads in cold water. More...

Gallegly criticizes American immigration bill

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks) criticized the U.S. immigration bill recently unveiled in the Senate. Gallegly said the new bill would worsen the illegal immigration problem and reward lawbreakers. More...

Online court citation extensions

Extensions on minor criminal and traffic violations are now available on the Ventura Superior Court's website at www.ventura.courts.ca.gov. More...

Reagan Library announces 2007 scholarship winners

Eighty-seven Ventura County high school seniors were honored for leadership and academic excellence at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. More...

College arts fest to showcase a summer of music, drama, dance

This summer Moorpark College will present the Summer Arts Festival, the annual performance series showcasing the dance, music and theater departments. More...

Kiwanis sponsor benefit

Moorpark Kiwanis will host a Wine and Moonlight fundraiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thurs., July 21 at the Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 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...

Maritime Museum shows summer films

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum has announced a new schedule of films for the summer. The short films are presented in high-definition and are included with museum admission. More...

+The Moorpark City Library invites youth to join Detective LaRue and Get a Clue at the 2007 Summer Reading Club. The summer reading club kickoff is Sat., June 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Signups will continue throughout the summer. More...

Good sports play game for worthy cause

BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers EASY DOES IT- Left, John Prescott, of Thousand Oaks, watches as Jess Nepstad, of Moorpark, competes in the putting contest in the recent Hospice of the Conejo's 21st annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Sunset More...

Retiring teacher loves her work

Going to work has never been a chore for Jackie Welter, a fifthgrade teacher at Arroyo West Elementary School. "I love to teach because every day is like going to Disneyland for the first time. It's always full of surprises," she said. More...

Take your Moorpark Acorn on vacation

IMAGINE- The eighth-grade theatre arts class from Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark, visits the John Lennon memorial in Central Park during a week-long New York City theatre tour. Don't forget to take the Moorpark Acorn on vacation. More...