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Early holiday deadline for Acorn Thanksgiving on Thurs., Nov. 22 forces the Acorn Newspapers into early deadlines for the issue dates of Nov. 22 and 23. Letters to the editor, press releases and real estate ads must be received or reserved by noon Thurs., Nov. 15. Display advertising must be reserved by noon Fri., Nov. 16. More ... Contact your area representatives Board of Supervisors District 4: Peter Foy (Serving Moorpark, Simi Valley, Somis, Las Posas Valley, Santa Susana Knolls, Box Canyon, Chatsworth Peak, Home Acres, Sinaloa Lake, and Tierra Rejada Valley) 3855-F Alamo St., Simi Valley, CA, 93063 Phone: (805) 582-8010 E-mail: peter.foy@ve... More ... Teens consuming energy drinks that contain alcohol, caffeine By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com That energy drink your teen is so fond of may contain a potent mix of alcohol and caffeine. With names such as Tilt, Rockstar 21, Liquid Core, Sparks and Joose, the colorful cans sold in grocery, convenience and liquor stores are marketed to kids and young adults. More ... Benefit scheduled for Moorpark man wounded in tire shop shooting By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn A benefit concert will be held tomorrow, Sat., Nov. 10, for Moorpark resident Albert Ramirez, who was critically injured in the Oct. 9 shooting at a tire shop in Simi Valley. Skatelab, an indoor skate park at 4226 Valley Fair St. in Simi, will host the 1 p.m. event to raise money f... More ... Jackson announces a run for state Senate Former Assemblymember Hannah-Beth Jackson officially announced her candidacy for the state Senate in the 19th District. More ... Moorpark teens win international movie contest By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com A historical documentary produced and directed by 13 Moorpark High School juniors won first place in the student film category of the oldest continuously running film festival in the world. The 2007 American Motion Picture Society's International Film & Video Festival, held i... More ...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers PRETTIES FOR YOU- Leeann Mesa of Moorpark shops the Gurrlie Girl jewelry booth at the Moorpark Packer Competition Cheer Holiday Boutique last Friday. The event, which was a fundraiser for the cheer team, also had for sale kitchenware, purses and beauty product... More ... Recipe of the week Pumpkin bread makes a great holiday treat By Joyce Barnett Special to the Acorn 3 cups sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 4 eggs 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon allspice 2 cups canned pumpkin 2 teaspoons baking soda 3-1/3 cups flour 2/3 cup water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup chopped walnuts In bowl mix cream, sugar, eggs and butter. Add pumpkin and mix w... More ... Active Adult Programs The Moorpark Active Adult Center presents the following activities for seniors this month. Events require a reservation and will meet at 799 Moorpark Ave. unless otherwise noted. Programs are free unless a donation is requested. More ... Reduced fees offered for city programs The city of Moorpark Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is offering program scholarships to qualified youth. The partial scholarships can be used to receive reduced fees for Camp Moorpark, the Junior Basketball League program and all youth recreation classes. More ... Volunteer Opportunities Residents are invited to participate in the following volunteer opportunities. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. •Department of Volunteer Services of UCLA Medical Center in Westwood seeks volunteers for the Ambassador program to serve as ... More ...
TO THE HEROES- Rosie, the olive baboon at America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, wishes everyone a happy Veterans Day. The students, staff, faculty and animals at the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program want to thank the veterans from the bottom of their hearts. More ...
LITTLE ONE- Minny, a year old female Calico shorthair cat, is a stray. Minny can be adopted from the Camarillo Animal Shelter at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo. To take Minnie home, ask for ID# 4280028. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call (805) 3884341 or visit www.vcar.us ... More ... Fun ways to teach children about wildlife, environment Whether it's playing in the park, visiting a zoo or just looking out a window, experts say there are plenty of everyday activities that can be used to teach children to respect the environment and wildlife around them. More ... Helpers sought for rescue program The Hogan Family Foundation, which has operated the Lifeline 4 Paws program for small breed dog rescues for several years, has begun its Big Paws 4 A Cause dog rescue program for larger dogs in Ventura County and is seeking volunteers. More ... |
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