Raising money and creating a lasting legacy
By Michele Willer-Allred
[email protected] | June 14, 2025
Moorpark prepares to break ground on a long-awaited new library, residents are invited to help build a legacy—one brick at a time. Through a creative fundraiser organized by Moorpark Friends...
RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
June 14, 2025
FLAME OF HOPE—At top and at right, members of local law enforcement, Special Olympics and the California Air National Guard participate in the Ventura County leg of the Law Enforcement...
A RIDE FOR LIFE
June 14, 2025
ON THE ROAD—Bicyclists ride along the Norwegian Grade while participating in the 545-mile AIDS/LifeCycle Ride on June 7 in Thousand Oaks. More than 2,600 participants completed the seven-day San Francisco...
THE GARDEN EXOTIQUE
June 7, 2025
BLOOM ROOM—The Conejo Orchid Society hosts its annual show at the Newbury Park Library on May 31. Clockwise from above: Jeff Thompson leads a demonstration on plant care; Yvonne Gonzalez,...
A day of discovery
Photos by SUSAN WEININGER/Acorn Newspapers | May 3, 2025
COMMUNITY FUN—Moorpark College’s Child Development Center hosts its Discovery Day 2025 on April 26. Clockwise from left: animal care and training instructor Brittney Thibodeau displays a 27-year-old salmoncrested cockatoo named...
Art Center seeks entries for ‘Resolutions’ exhibit
December 21, 2024
The Camarillo Art Center is already hard at work on its New Year’s “Resolutions.” That’s the title of its first exhibit in 2025, which will run from Sat., Jan. 4...
Seaside pooch parade benefits rescue group
August 17, 2024
The Canine Adoption and Rescue League will host its 25th annual Pooch Parade from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Aug. 18 at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive in...
Kids learn ‘nutritious is delicious’
By Eamon Murphy
[email protected] | July 20, 2024
A special cooking competition came to Westlake Village last month when the headquarters of Dole Packaged Foods hosted a contest among three young chefs—culinary champions of their respective Boys &...
Dedication reflected in new title
June 14, 2025
When Moorpark Unified kicks off the new school year, a familiar face will return with a new title. Deonna Armijo was recently named principal of Moorpark Preschools, which operates at...
Prosecutor to discuss his crime novels at library
Richard Simon picked up pen during the pandemic | June 14, 2025
Richard Simon, a senior deputy in the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, is passionate about mentoring aspiring lawyers of all ages. Whether coaching mock trial at a local high school...
