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Fine increases for parties with underage drinking By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Moorpark City officials voted to increase the social host ordinance fine from $1,000 to $2,500 to help defray the city's financial losses whenever there is an appeal. The ordinance was established last year in response to concerns about underage alcohol consumption. It enables authoriti... More ... Quotes to chew on "Fas-cism (fâsh'iz'em) n. A system of government that exercises a dictatorship of the extreme right typically through the merging of state and business with belligerent nationalism. More ... Residents divided on issue of day laborers waiting downtown By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Controversy concerning the dozens of men who gather near the Tipsy Fox store and across the street by the Moorpark 76 gas station at the corners of High Street, Spring Road and Princeton Avenue in the downtown area is not new. More ... City puts a damper on car club event By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Local Majestics Car Club members' plans to host a toy drive with a picnic and car show at Arroyo Vista Community Park with the approval of the city were derailed when the group's permit was revoked at the last minute. But the local car aficionados said they still intend to host the eve... More ... Residents invited to second skate park design workshop The city of Moorpark will hold a second Skate Park Design Workshop at 10:30 a.m. Sat., Dec. 15 at the Moorpark Community Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. The city is seeking input from any interested skaters, particularly local youths. Residents may come even if they did not attend the first skate park ... More ...
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com The Moorpark Holiday Home Tour, scheduled to take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Sun., Dec 9, will showcase five local residences decorated in an assortment of holiday themes. While touring the homes, visitors will be able to enjoy seasonal melodies performed by high school musicians. More ... Toastmasters charter local club 22 members have joined Moorpark group By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com The Moorpark Toastmasters Club, formed earlier this year to serve residents who want to develop their public speaking abilities, will be officially chartered as a nonprofit Toastmasters International Club on Wed., Dec. 12. More ... Seniors will ring in New Year early The Moorpark Active Adult Center will host its annual New Year's Party on Fri., Dec. 28 at 799 Moorpark Ave. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and guests can dance to the music of The Starlighters. Dinner will be served at 5:30, followed by dessert and more dancing. More ... Moms connect through local group By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com A group of local mothers formed the Moorpark Moms Connection in 1998 to organize social activities geared for parents with young children. According to club leaders, the nonprofit, nondenominational group is dedicated to providing support, activities, and opportunities for commu... More ... Advisory committee has opening Residents can give input on older adult issues The Moorpark City Council requests interested persons submit an application for consideration to fill a vacancy on the Active Adult Center Advisory Committee. The appointment is to complete the current term to expire December 2008. More ... Santa Claus to make local house calls Santa will be visiting homes in Moorpark on December 19 through 23. He can even deliver mom and dad's gifts to the children upon request. Each visit lasts about 10 minutes. Visits will take place between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 19 to 21 and between 5 and 9 p.m. on Sat. an... More ... Moorpark City Library to host story time "Home for the Holidays" is the theme for December's Family Story Time at Moorpark City Library from 3 to 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 16 at the library, 699 Moorpark Ave. More ... Recipe of the week Quick one egg cake By Joyce Barnett Special to the Acorn 1-1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup melted margarine 1/4 tsp. salt 1 egg 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup milk 2/3 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a mixer for two to three minutes. More ...
Actor Lane Davies is the celebrity guest host for the Every Now and Then Theatre's 18thyear radio drama presentation of Charles Dickens' "Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story." Goldcoast Broadcasting's AM 1520 KVTA will broadcast the locally produced ghost story and stream it over their websi... More ... Auditions for 'Golden Pond' The High Street Arts Center is casting for three male roles in its upcoming production of "On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson. Rolland Petrello is directing. Auditions are 7 p.m. Tues. and Wed., Dec. 11 and 12 at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Sides will be... More ... 'Cirque on Ice' in Camarillo features aerial acrobatics Cirque on Ice will offer continued peformances through Jan. 6 at the Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive, inside the Camarillo airport. The new show is produced by Le Cirque De Gymnastique, a team of industry professionals who seek to provide cirquestyle entertainment in the inti... More ... College offers holiday arts benefit The Moorpark College Performing Arts Center and the Moorpark College Theatre Arts, Music and Dance programs will present "A Holiday Extravaganza," a fundraising benefit for the Performing Arts Center, for one night only at 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 16 on the campus PAC Main Stage, 7075 ... More ... |
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