Christmas lights bring joy to the community
By Melissa Simon
melissa@theacorn.com | December 19, 2014
Snow flurries covered the Orelli family’s “Winter Wonderland” this week and visitors’ eyes twinkled like the lights and decorations adorning every part of the yard, from the treetops to the...
Holiday cruises in Ventura
| December 19, 2014
Island Packers provides holiday cruises in Ventura Harbor aboard a decorated 64-foot catamaran. Following are the options for this holiday cruise. Advance reservations are encouraged. One Hour Caroling Cruises. Passengers...
Family Men
| December 19, 2014
It was going well—too well. So three vicious dogs ruined it by charging my 11-year-old son from behind a fence and practically eating him and his bicycle whole. I knew...
American Red Cross seeks blood donors during the holidays
| December 19, 2014
The American Red Cross will be accepting blood donations at these times and locations. Simi Valley: Sat., Dec. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Rancho Santa Suzanna Community...
Simi Valley Hospital is a top performer
| December 19, 2014
Simi Valley Hospital has been recognized by The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for achieving excellence in performance on its accountability measures for AMI (acute...
Meet CLU’s newest faculty members
| December 19, 2014
Several new faculty members have joined California Lutheran University. Faculty members are listed by city of residence, area of study and degrees. Rose Aslan, Newbury Park, assistant professor of religion....
‘I’m bored, there’s nothing to do’
By Karen Wrolson
Special to the Acorn | December 19, 2014
The holidays are over. The wrapping paper has been picked up, relatives have left and you are just now contemplating starting that first walk of your new exercise plan. Unfortunately,...
Actors display heart, spirit in adaptation
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | December 19, 2014
“Miracle on 34th Street,” a perennial favorite on TV this time of year, is one of those unique films that succeeds whether you like teary-eyed, Frank Capra-esque feel-good stories, or...
Family films at library
| December 19, 2014
Thousand Oaks Libraries will present the following holiday break family films free to patrons during the school recess at the following branches. Guests can bring snacks. For more information, call...
Music served Straight No Chaser
| December 19, 2014
Straight No Chaser, a male a cappella group, will perform at 8 p.m. Mon., Dec. 29 at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 T.O. Blvd. The group...
Film festival seeks entries for 2015
| December 19, 2014
The 21st Los Angeles Film Festival is accepting submissions through Jan. 6 (official deadline) and Jan. 30 (late deadline). The festival will take place June 10 through 18 in downtown...
When you’re hangin’ by a thread
By Debbie Dillon
Special to the Acorn | December 19, 2014
I pulled the ribbon tight into a bow and placed the package beneath the tree. That’s when I saw the little ballerina ornament, delicate and suspended by her life-line among...
Churches to celebrate Christmas
| December 19, 2014
Churches throughout Moorpark will host Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. Below are service times at churches that responded to a request from the Moorpark Acorn. Grace Bible Church of...
Sheriff’s Blotter
December 19, 2014