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Local nonprofits receive block grant funds for seniors, families in need The city will receive $187,000 from the Community Development Block Grant program for the 2007-08 budget year, and officials announced last week how the money will be used. The funds are provided by the U.S. More ... City plans egg-citing Easter fun for kids The city of Moorpark Recreation Division will present an Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., April 7 at Arroyo Vista Park, Moorpark. Attractions and games open at 10 a.m., and age-level egg hunts begin at 10:15 a.m., with a family egg hunt at noon. More ... City needs gas station's land to modify street By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com The city plans to widen Spring Road and install railroad crossing gates at the corner of High Street and Princeton Avenue to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians. Overall, the project will create dedicated left and right turn lanes and two through lanes on Spring Road, which wil... More ...
The Moorpark Active Adult Center presents the following activities for seniors in April. Events require a reservation and will meet at 799 Moorpark Ave. Programs are free. For more information on any activity to RSVP, call (805) 517-6261. More ... Volunteers needed for district boards Applications are being accepted for 11 volunteer positions on several Ventura County, Fourth District committees and boards. Applicants must be residents of the Fourth District, which includes Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Las Posas Valley, Santa Susana Knolls, Box Canyon, Chatsworth Peak, Home... More ... Arc seeks remodeling help Arc Ventura County, a nonprofit organization that provides educational, vocational and residential services for people with developmental disabilities, will move from its Wagon Wheel facility of the past decade to a location better suited to serve its clientele. More ...
Children are invited to design a logo with the theme "Country Days Goes Hollywood" for the 28th annual Country Days Parade and Street Fair on Historic High Street on Sat., Oct. 6. Students in grades 1 through 8 of the Moorpark Unified School District may submit drawings of their favorite memor... More ... Get ready to hike on Backbone Trail event The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council will sponsor the seventh annual Backbone Trail Trek May 5 through 12. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 25 hikers. A fee is charged to cover expenses; money left after expenses will go toward improving and mai... More ...
THROUGH THE GRASS- At Walnut Canyon, just past Championship Drive, a photographer encounters a coyote. Pet owners are encouraged to keep smaller pets indoors, as drought conditions are forcing these creatures to forage for food and water closer to civilization. SEBASTIAN RAMIREZ Special to the Acorn... More ... Seniors are gambling more than just money There's good news for seniors who may have a gambling problem. A free national helpline offers information and resources. When it comes to gambling, the stakes for many seniors may be higher than they suspect. The number of seniors who gamble has grown; in fact, seniors have become one of t... More ...
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Two new lead librarians are working to expand programs and attract more people to the Moorpark City Library. They're also seeking community input to ensure the library serves everyone well. More ...
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Although they're usually the ones busy helping others, the seniors who attended the Moorpark Active Adults Center's annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner last week were asked to just sit and relax so they could be served. About 100 people were treated to a fancy dinner and entertainment. More ... Angels of Charity luncheon coming The second annual Angels of Charity Spring Luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. Thurs., April 19 at the Moorpark Country Club. The featured speaker will be Dr. Janice Daurio, philosophy professor at Moorpark College. The luncheon will provide information about the organization and volunteer opportun... More ...
Read the Story... Local youths contribute to Ugandan priest By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Youths at Holy Cross Catholic Church will host two local garage sales for the benefit of a parish in Uganda. The first sale will take place from 7 to 10 a.m. on Sat., March 31 at 12419 Willow Forest Drive, and the second will be from 7 a.m. to noon Sat., April 14 at 13835 Donnybro... More ... Thailand vacation villa up for bid at Boys & Girls Club fundraiser The Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark will present its annual fundraiser on Sat., March 31 in the Air Force One Pavilion of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Way, Simi Valley. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, a silent auction and a preview of live aucti... More ... Play golf to support school band Moorpark High School Band & Colorguard will host the third annual Golf Tournament on Mon., March 26 at the Moorpark Country Club. Registration, complimentary continental breakfast and putting contest begin at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. More ... |
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