January 9, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Treasured poet writes art from the heart

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers WORDSMITH—Moorpark poet and community activist J. R. Rolly is honored by Mayor Janice Parvin at the City Council meeting last Wednesday night. More...

In good health

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers ON THE MEND—Moorpark cancer survivor Breanna Pflaumer and her father Tom work out before breakfast while watching the morning news on television. Breanna rides four miles a day on her stationary bike. More...

Health & Wellness

New spa features wide variety of beauty services

Euodia Salon & Day Spa has opened at 142 W. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark. The 8,000squarefoot facility has space for 40 hair stylists, 15 massage therapists, two facialists, manicurists and other specialists. More...

Recreation center offers new classes

The Arroyo Vista Recreation Center is offering many activities for the winter sea son. Some of the new classes will begin the week of Jan. 12. Programs for preschoolers include tot sports, music, and themed play days. More...

Active Adult Programs

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

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Schools

College presents drama on Cold War tensions

Play features two faculty members

Organizers for the Year of Democracy at Moorpark College will host a one-night only play featuring two local actors at 6 p.m. Mon., Jan. 26 in the campus' Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. More...

Flory hosts night of science

Families may participate in activities

Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology will host the annual Science Extravaganza from 6 to 8 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 15 at the school, 240 Flory Ave., Moorpark. More...

High school comedy fundraiser

The Simi Valley High School Mock Trial Team will present a comedy show dinner fundraiser today, Jan. 9 at the school, 5400 Cochran St. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

PUPPY LOVE—Star is a 5-month-old Jack Russel Terrier mix. Since Star is still a puppy, she will need some training, but she is energetic, sweet, and very friendly. Star can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Ask for ID No. A458027. More...

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Faith

B'nai Emet hosts events

•Congregation B'nai Emet will host a dairy potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 9 at the temple, 9 W. Bonita Drive, Simi Valley. A Sabbath service will follow at 8 p.m. The public is welcome. More...

Hillcrest school open house

Hillcrest Christian School will host a new Family Information Night for parents who want to learn more about the school at 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 26 at the school, 384 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Church will bless the waters

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church will have its annual Epiphany-Blessing of the Waters ceremony at 10 a.m. Sun., Jan. 11 near the Greek at the Harbor restaurant, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. More...

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On The Town

The Movie Nut

War films have tanked lately (too much of the real thing?) and some of the smarter pseudo-war flicks ("The Kingdom," "Charlie Wilson's War") have sought to replace combat carnage with political intrigue. More...

Play with Neil Sedaka music to open in T.O.

The Cabrillo Music Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of the new musical celebrating the music and the legend of Neil Sedaka, "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...

Students may audition for Ventura Music Fest

As part of its ongoing student outreach mission, the Ventura Music Festival will host the second annual Student Music Competition. More...

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War in Gaza hits close to home

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

As fighting in the Gaza Strip rages on thousands of miles away, the reach of the Middle East conflict is apparent, even in Moorpark. More...

Carpenter promoted to chief deputy

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Cmdr. Dennis Carpenter, acting chief of police of Thousand Oaks, will be appointed to chief deputy of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department effective Feb. 8. More...

City removes children from filthy residence

A strong odor emanating from a home in the Fountains at Moorpark apartment complex led authorities to take two children into protective custody on Tuesday. More...

Community

Father and son tangle over funds belonging to relatives

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Family ties can mean little when it comes to a dispute over money. More...

Citizen's arrest stops tagger

A local resident made a citizen's arrest on New Year's Day after he saw a young man spray-painting a wall behind a business at the Tuscany Square shopping center in downtown Moorpark. More...

Local musician remembered

Newbury Park resident Greg Pineda, who battled pancreatic cancer during the past several months, died on Sat., Jan. 3. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., JAN. 9 Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club Meets for luncheon at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Social time 9:45 a.m., meeting 10 a.m. Representative from Children's Special Advocates gives program. More...

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Sports

Little League sign ups announced

Registration is open for the 2009 Little League season for ages 5 to 17. The Early Bird Discount will end Jan. 16. Tryouts will begin Jan. 24. More...

Marmonte water polo teams trying to close gap on Agoura

Moorpark stymies Calabasas in league opener
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Seven teams still have a chance to win a Marmonte League title in girls' water polo, but, according to many league coaches, the reality is the race for the top spot will once again come down to just two teams—Agoura and Royal. More...

Royal wrestlers remain cream of the crop in league

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Former Dallas Cowboys head coach and current FOX football analyst Jimmy Johnson once said: "In order to talk the talk, you need to walk the walk." Royal High's wrestling team has done both this season. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

Thieves entered a motor home parked on Spring Road sometime between Nov. 6 and Dec. 22 and made off with a flat screen television. They also caused $400 in damage to the motor home. More...

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Family

Sierra Club teaches camping

The Sierra Club Los Padres Chapter will offer a Wilderness Basics course from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 20 to March 10, in the Ventura City Hall Community Room, 501 Poli St., Ventura. More...

Strathearn Park seeks volunteers

The Simi Valley Historical Society is offering free training classes to prospective volunteers from 7 to 9 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., Jan. 13, 15, 20 and 22. All four classes must be attended for accreditation. More...

On her game

GOOD ATTITUDE— Moorpark resident Dominique Smith, 8, practices her basketball skills at Glenwood Park last Saturday. More...

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Letters

A winter poem

It's Been Icier Than a Polar Bear's Toes Got so chilled My eyes half Froze . . . Can't see what The temp-gauge Shows . . . But quake-hard Shake thus I S'pose . . . It reads miles Below the "0's"! . . . More...

You, your newspaper and the police an work together in crime prevention

Let's reduce crime in the coming year. With your assistance, here's how the The Moorpark Acorn can help make our communities safer: For the most part, our little town is still a bedroom community. More...

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Real Estate

End Unit Single Story Townhome

This two bedroom, two bath single-story townhome has been remodeled. More...

Pamela Rocklin

Pamela Rocklin, Las Posas Estates area specialist with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, was recently congratulated for her listing and sales production over the past 60-days. More...

Adam Ipatzi

Adam Ipatzi took the honors for Top Selling Agent in July 2008 for Prudential California Realty's Oxnard/Channel Islands office. One of the keys to Ipatzi's success is his optimistic attitude. More...

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