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September 28, 2007 / Community

'We all scream for ice cream'

RICH AND CREAMY- Moorpark High School Band director Bob Hackett and students serve ice cream to the public at Moorpark's Coldstone Ice Cream Shop in The Village shopping center. More...

American Legion Moorpark Post 502 will accept electronic waste from residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Oct. 12 and 13 at the parking lot of the Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark, 200 Casey Road. More...

Family Resource Center to provide activities at Country Days

The Moorpark Family Resource Center at 61 High St. will host hands-on family activities during Moorpark Country Days Street Festival on Sat., Oct. 6. More...

Salon owner seeks to sell business

Soodi Imani, a Moorpark resident who owns Soodi Salon in the L.A. Spring shopping center on Los Angeles Avenue, is seeking a new owner for her business so that she can spend more time with her family and tend to health concerns. More...

Wells Fargo gives funds to nonprofits

Wells Fargo recently awarded 18 nonprofits with $1,000 in unsolicited contributions as part of the company's ongoing commitment to support the communities it serves. More...

Area economic outlook looks good

County will survive fallout from layoffs, housing market

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Ventura County will likely not feel a long-term economic backlash from the recent turmoil at Amgen Inc. More...

Lawsuit could jeopardize funds for school districts

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

A lawsuit filed Monday by a Ventura County school district could result in monetary losses for districts all over the Conejo Valley and beyond. More...

Mesa Verde to host movie night

The Renaissance Club of Mesa Verde Middle School will host a Family Movie Night with "The Wizard of Oz" on Fri., Sept. 28 at the school's lower field, 1400 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. More...

Barbecue in Ventura

The Ventura Music Festival will host its Old California Days Barbecue and Musicale at 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 14 at the Old Creek Ranch Winery, 10244 Old Creek Road in Oak View. The winery will provide wine for tasting. More...

Moorpark Girl Scouts seek to empower young women

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Steeped in tradition, Girl Scouting may have been around forever, but the opportunities it offers young girls are timeless. Members can develop values, ethics and leadership skills in a nurturing environment. More...

Seniors can save money on monthly bills

It's called the "golden years" for the number of years lived and enjoyed, but in California, this could be a golden opportunity for saving money. More...

Benefit for local hospice

The "Art of Hearts" Art Auction & Cocktail Party is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10 at a private home at Lake Sherwood in Thousand Oaks. The fundraiser will benefit Loving Heart Hospice Foundation of Moorpark. More...

Serving In Uniform

Kyle B. Nelson has entered basic cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Srpings, in preparation to start the first academic year. Before entering their freshman year, cadets must complete a sixweek orientation program. More...

Meet the man behind 'Mean Kitty Song'

Songwriter creates a hit via Internet

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Corey Williams, or Mr. Safety as he's known to his legion of fans in cyberspace, has struck gold with "The Mean Kitty Song." The Thousand Oaks resident is a pioneer in the Internet video blogging world. More...