August 24, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Jolly good! British store coming to Moorpark

Residents of east Ventura County will get a taste of British shopping in their own backyards when the UK's largest retailer opens up four convenienceformat stores in the area. More...

Boys save injured dog with help from Moorpark Fire Department

With only a few more days of summer vacation, friends Kelly Olmstead, 13, and Robert Janus, 14, were out riding their bikes last week when they became heroes to a local family. More...

Get pets vaccinated at rabies clinic

The Department of Animal Regulation, in conjunction with the Ventura County Veterinary Medical Association, will offer a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic at 7 p.m. Tues., Sept. 4 at the fire station, 295 High St., Moorpark. More...

Recipe of the week Mac & cheese with peas

This recipe came from a southern cookbook. I have looked high and low for a good mac and cheese recipe. This is the best- I guarantee it. 8oz. More...

The well-dressed musician

LOOKIN' GOOD- On uniform fitting day last Saturday in the Moorpark High School band room, every student was custom fit for their uniform. Appearance and fit are essential points considered during competitions. More...

Sign up to play volleyball

The United States Youth Volleyball League will begin its fall 2007 season on Wed., Sept. 12 at Campus Canyon Park, 6970 Hearon Drive, Moorpark. More...

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

Play review High Street Arts Center puts on a happy show with 'Birdie'

Elvis Presley has been on the minds of many Americans this month, since August 16 marked the 30th anniversary of his death in 1977. This makes Moorpark's High Street Arts Center's current staging of "Bye Bye Birdie" more than timely. More...

Early deadlines for Labor Day

Mon., Sept. 3 is Labor Day. The three-day holiday weekend requires the Moorpark Acorn to advance the deadlines for our Sept. 7 edition. More...

Metrolink officials aim to create safer train crossings

With the number of train commuters up about 30 percent over the last five years, mass transit officials have been working to improve the safety and reliability of local train corridors. More...

Reagan library to host Freedom Walk Sept. 11

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will collect donations for U.S. soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan through Sept. 30 in the library's main lobby at 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Watch the skies

Residents are encouraged to observe the heavens at 12:30 a.m. Mon., Aug. 27. The planet Mars will be at its brightest and will come within 34.65M miles of Earth. More...

Last chance to enter Moorpark Acorn short story writing contest

If you think you have a knack for writing, put your creative juices to work in the Moorpark Acorn's newest contest, "Fiction in a Nutshell." Entries already are rolling in. More...

Homeowners invited to refinance seminar

Sabre Mortgage will present a free refinance seminar on Wed., Aug. 29 at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Hospice foundation seeks artwork for fundraiser

Loving Heart Hospice Foundation is seeking artists to donate art pieces for silent and live auctions at the fourth annual "Art of Hearts" fundraiser scheduled for Sat., Nov. 17 at a private home in Lake Sherwood. More...

Sharing the gift of music

IN HARMONY- Just Friends Strings Ensemble presents a concert by student musicians of Moorpark recently at Borders in Simi Valley. The group is directed by Margarita Riley. More...

Fortnightlies to discuss first ladies flirtations

Jacqueline Berger, "The First Ladies Lady," will give insight into real-life presidential lovers and courtships at the Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club's annual fall kickoff luncheon from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri,, Sept. More...

Horse lovers to compete in local show

The Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club holds monthly meetings in Simi Valley, drawing in members from Ventura and Los Angeles counties. More...