The parties were going at Kim and Steve Dicicco’s home and Michael and Trish Shield’s place is always a great venue for the haunted house. The neighborhood has become a destination for many Moorpark residents and it is great to see the kids having fun and feeling safe. My son Anthony enjoys being the  ghost and scaring the unsuspecting souls as they walk by. All in the work of entertainment and being a resident of Moorpark.

Until then see you on Tierra Rejada and LA Avenue with a stop on High street and the sight of Pepper Trees lined along the road.

So I had some spar time running around the city getting things ready for Halloween. Halloween is very big in my neighborhood. Block parties, haunted houses and hundreds of tricks and treats to be enjoyed by the kids big and small.  I spent most of my weekend working with my son getting the goons and ghools  ready  for just the right trick or treat on that poor unsuspecting child….

Between stops at stores in MP, we stopped in at Carli’s Bistro. My son had the Turkey Wrap and I enjoyed a light and refreshing French style salad. . Who said the French can only make wine. It was great hanging out with my son and enjoying the sights on High Street. Interesting people watching during a Saturday afternoon…

Sunday started out great with a plane ride (courtesy of Scott Sevcik) to Big Bear for breakfast at the local country restaurant Thelma’s. What a treat!

Back to Carli’s for dinner—my son enjoyed it so much on Saturday he insisted we take our family friend to Carli’s again..hence Groundhog Day metaphor. This time we enjoyed the Trip Tip Burrito and yes the Frenchman can make a burrito.

Give Carli’s a visit but beware you may experience Groundhog day sooner than you think. Have a great week and…

Until then see you on Tierra Rejada and LA Avenue with a stop on High street and the sight of Pepper Trees lined along the road.

The Name:

The origin of the name “Moorpark” is not known, but several sources have been suggested. However, most sources agree that its origin was Admiral Lord Anson’s estate Moor Park in Hertfordshire where he introduced the apricot in 1688.^[6][7][8] It is mainly believed that the city of Moorpark is named after the Moorpark Apricot, which used to grow in the area. This was confirmed by Robert Poindexter, the founder of Moorpark, in 1927.

Motto: “Life Can be this good.”

The valley where Moorpark is located was originally inhabited by the Chumash. The area was part of the large Rancho Simi land grant given in 1795 to the Pico brothers (Javier, Patricio, and Miguel) By Governor Diego de Borica of Alta California.

Robert W. Poindexter, the secretary of the Simi Land Company, received the land that made up the original townsite of Moorpark when the association was disbanded in 1887. Moorpark was founded in 1900 when the application for a post office was submitted. The application lists that there was already a railroad depot in the town.^[9] The town grew after the 1904 completion of a 7,369-foot (2,246 m) tunnel through the Santa Susana Mountains, which allowed the Southern Pacific Railroad to establish a depot there, a depot which lasted until 1965.

Moorpark College opened on September 11, 1967. Moorpark College is one of the few colleges that features an Exotic Animal Training and Management Program.

Twenty years later, Moorpark was incorporated as a city on July 1, 1983.

In February 2005, a Siberian Tiger named Tuffy that escaped from a local residence was shot and killed in one of Moorpark’s parks. This created a great deal of uproar, because the Animal Control officers used a gun instead of a tranquilizer to kill the tiger, primarily because the tiger could not be shot from the proper angle for a tranquilizer to prove effective. Candlelight vigils were held for the late Tuffy. The couple that owned the tiger had moved from a licensed facility in Temecula, California to an unlicensed facility in the Moorpark area of Ventura County. They lost their U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor license because they failed to notify the department of the move within 10 days. The wife pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor count of failing to maintain records of exotic felines. The husband pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice, making false statements and failing to maintain proper records.^[10] Each was sentenced to home detention, three years probation, and fined $900.^[11]

Just a month later, in March 2005, the fairly complete remains (about 75%) of an unusually old mammoth, possibly the rare Southern mammoth (Mammuthus meridionalis), were discovered in the foothills of Moorpark at the site of a housing development.^[12]

Egg City

In 1961, Julius Goldman founded Egg City, which was a massive chicken farm north of Moorpark, with many chicken coops spread over acres of concrete with millions of chickens in them. The main building had a giant chicken statue on the top of it. Local residents were somewhat irked by the farm, when the smell of it wafted to Moorpark on windy days. The business suffered a setback in 1972, when more than 3 million chickens were slaughtered because of the threat of Newcastle disease. The farm finally closed in 1996. In early December 2006, a wildfire destroyed the dilapidated remains of Egg City.

Information retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moorpark,_California

MAMMOTH INFORMATION

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7433097/

updated 4/8/2005 3:03:52 PM ET 2005-04-08T19:03:52

MOORPARK, Calif. — The remarkably well-preserved remnants of an estimated half-million-year-old mammoth —including both tusks — were discovered at a new housing development in Southern California.

An onsite paleontologist found the remains, which include 50 percent to 70 percent of the Ice Age creature, as crews cleared away hillsides to prepare for building, Mayor Pro Tem Clint Harper said.

Paleontologist Mark Roeder estimated the mammoth was about 12 feet tall, Harper said. Roeder believed it was not a pygmy or imperial mammoth, but he had not yet determined its exact type, Harper said.

“It’s considered a very significant find, and it’s a very complete fossil. It’s unusual because it was found all the way down near the bedrock,” Harper said. “We asked if carbon dating could be used and they said no way, it’s too old.”

Harper said the first bones were spotted several days ago and a special crew was called in after Roeder found more remnants, including the 6- and 7-foot-long tusks.

“They’ve been encased in plaster and burlap and removed from the site,” Harper said.

Moorpark in Ventura County is about 30 miles west-northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

“The Moorpark mammoth, that’s what we’ll call it,” Harper said.

Other Ice Age creatures have been found in recent years around Southern California, including a mastodon in Simi Valley, a mammoth in Oceanside and a pygmy mammoth on the Channel Islands.

http://www.moorpark-mammoth.com/

OFFICES

City Hall
799 Moorpark Avenue, 805.517.6200

Moorpark Public Officials

City Council
Janice Parvin, Mayor
Roseann Mikos, Ph.D., Mayor Pro Tem
Keith Millhouse, Councilmember
David Pollock, Councilmember
Mark Van Dam, Councilmember

Planning Commission
Bruce Hamous, Chair
Kipp A. Landis, Vice Chair
Mark  Di Cecco, Commissioner
Mark Taillon, Commissioner
Parks & Recreation Commission
Daniel Groff, Chair
Patrick Ellis, Vice Chair
Delfina Newton, Commissioner
Thomas Pflaumer, Commissioner
Sandra Thompson, Commissioner

Moorpark Arts Commission
Tina Hamous, Chair
Wendy Molloy, Vice Chair
Amador, Commissioner
Tom Puckett, Commissioner
Mary Schwabauer, Commissioner

City Manager
Steven Kueny

Assistant City Manager
Hugh Riley

Administrative Services Director/City Clerk
Deborah S. Traffenstedt

City Attorney
Joseph M. Montes

Finance Director/City Treasurer
Ron Ahlers

Community Development Director
David Bobardt

Ventura County Sheriff´s Department
Captain Ron Nelson, Chief of Police

PARKS

Arroyo Vista Community Park-          4550 Tierra Rejada Road     805-517-6300
Campus Canyon Park-                         6970 Hearon Drive                               805-517-6300
Campus Park-                                        6400 Harvard Street                             805-517-6300
College View Park-                               15400 Campus Park Drive   805-517-6300
Community Center Park-     799 Moorpark Avenue                        805-517-6300
Glenwood Park-                    11800 Harvester Street                        805-517-6300
Miller Park-                                            4530 Miller Parkway             805-517-6300
Mountain Meadows Park- 1350 Mountain Meadow Drive          805-517-6300
Peach Hill Park-                     13200 Peach Hill Road                         805-517-6300
Poindexter Park-                    500 Poindexter Avenue                       805-517-6300
Terra Rejada Park-                                11900 Mountain Trail Street                               805-517-6300
Villa Campesina Park –                        4704 Leta Yancy Road        805-517-6300
Virginia Colony Park-                           14507 Condor Drive                             805-517-6300
Sand Canyon Ranch Estates              200 Wicks Rd, Moorpark, CA. (805) 532-1443
Amateur Baseball Development Group            (805) 529-9862
Monte Vista Nature Park
Country Trail Park
South Meadows Park
Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park

RECREATION AND ACTIVITIES

• Moorpark Little League                        PO Box 496, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-2931

• Moorpark Skatepark- 4550 Tierra Regada Rd., Moorpark CA 93021 (805) 531-9100
• http://skatepark.com/skateparks/Moorpark/CA/Moorpark+Skatepark/75

• Elvenstar Riding Academy-

15618 Tierra Rejada Rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-2800

GOLF

Rustic Canyon Golf
15100 Happy Camp Canyon Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 530-0221
rusticcanyongolfcourse.com‎

Golf etc Moorpark
144 W. Los Angeles Ave Suite 109
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 532-0086
golfetcmoorpark.com‎

Tom Barber Golf
Driving Range
15186 Tierra Rejada Rd
Moorpark, CA 93021-9756
(805) 552-0111

Tierra Rejada Golf Club
15187 Tierra Rejada Rd
Moorpark, CA 93021-9756
(805) 624-4086

Moorpark Country Club LLC
11800 Championship Drive
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 532-2834

THEATRE

High Street Arts Center:
45 East High Street  Moorpark, CA 93021

http://www.highstreetartscenter.com/

CHURCHES AND PLACES OF WORSHIP

Holy Cross Church-
13955 Peach Hill Rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-1397

Grace Bible Church-
12039 Hertz Ave, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-5577

Faith Lutheran Church-
123 Park Lane, Moorpark, CA (805) 532-1049

Moorpark Presbyterian Church-
13950 Peach Hill Rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-8422 ()

Life Spring Community Church-
5384 Kazuko Ct # B, Moorpark, CA (805) 523-0050

Community Christian Church-
216 Moorpark Ave # 200, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-3572

Moorpark Evangelical Free Church-
4550 Tierra Rejada Rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 532-2238

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Moorpark 1^st Ward
15351 E Benwood Dr, Moorpark, CA (805) 523-0233

Assembly of God-
4823 Mira Sol Dr, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-1730

Moorpark Community Church-
14000 Peach Hill Rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 857-1097

Jehovah’s Witness: Moorpark Congregation-
4230 Hitch Blvd, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-0967 ()

Cornerstone Community Church-
530 W Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA (805) 553-9929 ()

Fountain Foursquare Church-
11930 W Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA (805) 523-2104

Church of Scientology-
6593 Collins Dr, Moorpark, CA (805) 532-2440

Moorpark United Methodist Church-
261 Flory Ave, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-1401

Fe Esperanza Y Amor-
15035 Varsity St, Moorpark, CA (805) 553-0446

Spiritual Growth Church-
15354 E Benwood Dr, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-1509 () ‎

Chabad of Moorpark- 11958 Honeybrook Ct., Moorpark, CA (805) 807-8684

NON- PROFIT

Luther’s Attic-                           189 E High St, Moorpark, CA (805) 523-7188
Catholic Charities-                    609 Fitch Ave, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-0720
Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark- 200 Casey Rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-1140
Chamber of Commerce-           18 E High St, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-0322

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Rotary Club of Moorpark

P.O. Box 172  Moorpark, CA 93020

Rotary Club of Moorpark

P.O. Box 172

Moorpark

CA

93020

805-279-5253

http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/home/homeE.asp?cid=2188

805-279-5253

Rotary Club of Moorpark

MoorparkRotary@yahoo.com

1st U.S. Volunteers: 647-8784. Seeking veteran volunteers to provide military funeral honors in uniform.

American Cancer Society: 800-ACS-2345; for Moorpark, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks, 529-2530; for Ventura and Oxnard, 278-6100. Seeking volunteers to drive patients to and from their treatments. Driver’s license, car insurance and clean driving record required. A volunteer coordinator is needed in Ventura.

Books on Wheels: 526-1735. Volunteers needed to deliver and pick up library materials from the Simi Valley Library for homebound and disabled readers, and to read to people who are visually or physically unable to do so. There is also a need for volunteers who speak Farsi.

Boys and Girls Club of Simi Valley: 527-4437. Volunteers are need to assist with homework and tutoring from 2 to 4:30 p.m. every day after school and to provide assistance during the annual auction and maintenance.

California Coastal Horse Rescue: 649-1090, ext. 2. Volunteers are needed to help with caring for horses, facility maintenance, fundraising, public education, administrative duties and special events. Volunteers are asked to serve five to 10 hours per month.

Carnegie Art Museum: 385-8158. Volunteers are need to assist with archiving, gardening, special events, visitor reception, tours, workshops and other duties. Volunteers must be at least 18 and will need to contribute between eight and 20 hours per month.

Conejo Recreation and Park District Therapeutic Recreation Program: 381-2739. Seeking adults and teens to assist staff in programs serving people with disabilities. Volunteers are needed to assist in the water with Special Olympics swim team Wednesday afternoons at YMCA pool in Thousand Oaks.

Conejo Valley Adult School Literacy Program: 374-1161. Seeking volunteers to help adults learn to read.

Conejo Valley Audubon Society: 49551. Seeking volunteers to help with annual bird counts.

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden: 494-7630. Seeking volunteers to help with planting, maintenance, irrigation, propagation and leading children’s groups on walks. Also need help preparing newsletters or fliers.

Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning: 496-9035. Seeking volunteers to help in the office and with child care during parenting classes.

Conejo Valley Retired & Senior Volunteer Program: 381-2742. Seeking volunteers 55 and older to help at a variety of local nonprofit agencies.

FOOD Share: 983-7100, ext 105. Ventura County’s regional food bank is seeking volunteers to help feed the hungry in Ventura County. Available positions are order fillers, counter help, gleaners, food sorters and cooks.

Friends of the Civic Arts Plaza: 449-2741. Seeking volunteers to help support theater activities. http://www.toaks.org/theatre/friends.

Friends to the Elderly: 494-4655. Needs volunteers to visit lonely seniors living in nursing homes and board-and-care facilities in the Conejo Valley and western San Fernando Valley. A program of the Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles.

Gardens of the World: 557-1135, ext. 5. Seeking volunteer docents to lead educational tours and assist with special events. Shifts are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. A commitment of three hours per week is requested. Training provided.

H.A.R.T. Senior Dog Rescue: 677-5541. Westlake Village-based nonprofit dog rescue organization seeks volunteers (16 years and older) to assist at monthly mobile adoptions. All duties revolve around the care and comfort of older dogs (ages 7+) in a busy retail setting. Heavy emphasis placed on compassionate dog interaction, including walking, petting, hugging, brushing and cleanup. Must be willing to take direction. A four-hour minimum commitment is needed. Training provided.

Hospice of the Conejo: 495-2145. Seeking volunteers to assist with free programs offered to those with serious illnesses and grief issues.

Los Padres National Forest: 646-4348, ext. 309. Seeking volunteers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of each month to help with upkeep of local trails.

Many Mansions: 496-4948. Seeking volunteers to assist with homework and literacy program, Farmers Market Fridays, special events, office administration and fundraising.

Meals on Wheels: Westlake Village, 370-4295; Conejo Valley, 496-2009. Seeking volunteer drivers one hour per week to deliver meals to housebound residents in Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Oak Park. http://www.mowaa.org/

Multiple Sclerosis Society: 682-8783. Volunteers are needed to provide health and wellness information and community resources to clients, assist instructors during weekday morning yoga classes and solicit auction items from businesses.

Moorpark Foundation For the Arts

P.O. Box 157, Moorpark, CA 93020-0157

www.moorparkarts.org

(805) 517-6215

Neighborhood for Learning, Moorpark/Simi Valley: 552-1944. A First 5 Ventura County program. Volunteers are welcome to help with events and in the office at the Moorpark and Simi Valley Resource Centers, serving children 0-5 years of age and their families. Bilingual opportunities included.

Oakbrook Park Chumash Interpretive Center: 647-4823. Volunteers sought to help with third-grade Chumash education program, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday in Thousand Oaks. Help also needed at front desk and gift shop, noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Docent training class being organized.

Pathways Companion Program: 495-2145. Seeking volunteers to visit homebound residents in the Conejo and Simi valleys, Moorpark, Agoura Hills and Calabasas.

Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship: Newbury Park, 375-9078; Chatsworth, 818-700-2971. Seeking volunteers 14 and up for grooming and tacking horses, gardening, maintenance, help with public relations and fundraising, and assist disabled riders during lessons Tuesdays through Saturdays. Training is provided.

Sam Simon Foundation Assistance Dog Program: 310-457-5898. Malibu-based program seeking volunteers to be foster families for canines in training. info@samsimonfoundation.org.

Simi Valley Historical Society and Museum: 526-6453 or 818-388-3301. Seeking docents and skilled and unskilled workers.

Stagecoach Inn Museum: 498-9441. Volunteers needed to give tours, help children with hands-on activities and work in the gift shop and gardens.

Temple Beth Torah: 643-3854 or 672-2464. Seeking volunteers to be Shabbat greeters or help ill members cook and drive.

Thousand Oaks Library: 449-2660, ext. 225. Volunteers sought to work in Library Foundation Gift Store. Several openings available for youths in the Teen Volunteer Program. Call for information or an application.

Thousand Oaks Volunteers In Policing: 375-5630. Applications being accepted from citizens interested in volunteering as ambassadors for the city and police department. Uniforms and training provided by the Thousand Oaks Police Department.

Volunteer Lawyer Services Program, Inc.: 650-7599. Lawyers sought to provide free legal services to those who qualify.

Youth Emergency Services: 339-2234, ext. 281. Red Cross program seeks high school students interested in helping during disasters and teaching children about safety.

FARMS

Underwood Family Farm-         3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-3690
Peck Farm-      8295 Happy Camp Road, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-1939
Muranaka Farms-         11018 W Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-0201

SCHOOLS

Moorpark Unified School District-
5297 Maureen Ln, Moorpark, CA (805) 378-6300 ()

Preschool and Elementary

Early Childhood Center (MUSD Preschool)      (805) 531-6466

Princeton Avenue Preschool-
14701 Princeton Ave, Moorpark, CA (805) 531-5437

Arroyo West School (K-5)                   (805) 378-6308

Campus Canyon School (K-5)  (805) 378-6301

Flory School (K-5)                               (805) 378-6303

Mountain Meadows School (K-5)        (805) 378-6306

Peach Hill School (K-5)                        (805) 378-6307

Walnut Canyon School (K-5)- 280 Casey Rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 517-1722

KinderCare Learning Center-3987 Spring Road, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-1093 ()

Middle School

Chaparral Middle School (6-8)
280 Poindexter Ave, Moorpark, CA (805) 378-6302

Mesa Verde Middle School (6-8)
14000 Peach Hill Rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 378-6309

High School

Moorpark High School- 4500 Tierra Rejada Rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 378-6305 ()

Community High School (9-12)      805-378-6304

The High School at Moorpark College-
7075 Campus rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 378-1444 () ‎

College

Moorpark College-       7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA (805) 378-1400

Private Schools()
Pinecrest Schools-        14100 Peach Hill Rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-3255 ()

Grace Christian Academy-        12039 Hertz Ave, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-5577

Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology-

240 Flory Ave, Moorpark, CA (805) 378-6303 ()

Peach Hill Academy-13400 Christian Barrett Dr, Moorpark, CA (805) 378-6307 () ‎

Institute of Religion-      6790 Collins Dr, Moorpark, CA (805) 523-7030 ()

Rainbow Children’s Center-      261 Flory Ave, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-1513

Holy Cross Religious Education-

13955 Peach Hill Rd, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-0283 () ‎

Young At Art- 330 Zachary Street, Moorpark, California (805) 579-7076

Kumon Math and Reading Center-

484 E. Los Angeles Ave. Suite 202, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-9676

ZOO

Moorpark College – Teaching Zoo
http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/current_students/teaching_zoo/index.shtml

NEWSPAPERS

The Acorn
http://www.theacornonline.com/

Ventura County Star
http://www.vcstar.com/

FESTIVALS

• Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival

Underwood Family Farms is a not-to-be missed destination this October. An active working farm that has been in operation for over twenty-five years, Underwood invites the public to come celebrate the autumn harvest by picking pumpkins, taking a wagon ride, listening to live bands, and partaking in numerous other activities, attractions, and entertainment delightful to children and parents alike.

1805 529-3690

3370 Sunset Valley Road Moorpark CA

Hours of Operation 9:00 am- 6:00 pm

http://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/

• Moorpark Latin Festival

The 1st Annual Latin Festival in Moorpark will offer a street fair with a variety of vendors, great food featuring diverse Hispanic cuisines, a car and motorcycle show, salsa dancing contest, live music, a pageant, and much more! The funds raised will benefit students in the Moorpark Unified School District through Help Our Youth (H.O.Y.) that provides mentorship activities.

Read more: http://www.vcstar.com/events/2010/jul/17/1674/#ixzz11nfNYhok
- vcstar.com

• Moorpark Country Days

An annual October event, Moorpark Country Days features a parade, entertainers, live music, an art contest and more. The festival has been a tradition for over 25 years.

1 805 514-0243

Moorpark CA

Hosted by Rotary

http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/SitePages/SitePage.aspx?cid=2188&pid=10555

1. a. Annual Beer Tasting Festival

Moorpark Morning Rotary announces its 1st Annual Beer Tasting Festival at the Old Train Station on historic High Street, Moorpark on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.

The event will kick off the Moorpark County Days Weekend and boasts an evening sampling of exceptional autumn craft brews and local cuisine.

Tickets are $40 and include beer tasting, lots of delicious food from local restaurants and live bands. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.moorparkmorningrotary.org. Tickets also may be purchased at the door prior to event.

Moorpark Morning Rotary will contribute proceeds to local literacy programs, youth leadership scholarships and the Treasure Box food project to help feed families in Ventura County. Moorpark Morning Rotary encourages you to be a part of your community by contributing to this fundraiser that will “help us, help others.”

The Moorpark Morning Rotary meets Thursday mornings at 7 a.m. at the Grinder Restaurant in Moorpark.

For more information, contact Lillian Canterbury at 300-2731 or Rotaryclub@moorparkmail.com.

Read more: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/sep/23/1st-annual-beer-tasting-in-moorpark-1945-2/?yournews=1#ixzz11ngN5IDi
- vcstar.com

1. b. CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT

The 10th Annual and the largest Civil War battle reenactment west of the Mississippi returns to Moorpark November 13^th and 14^th 2010. This year’s event will reenact five different battles. The theme is “The Gallant Custer!” While the battles are spectacular, you can make a real day of it by visiting the Union and Confederate encampments, taking pictures, visiting the sutler tents (the general stores of the Civil War) learning how to dance like they did in the day, and generally observing life as it was during the Civil War. There is a huge food court with moderate prices so you can enjoy lunch or snacks with lots of picnic tables to enjoy your fare and wait for the next battle.

Tentative Schedule of Events

Saturday

10:00 Event officially begins.

10:30 Entertainment (Reviewing Stand)

11:00 CivilianSchool–Southern (Civilian Camp)

11:00 Abolitionist Rally (Civilian Camp)

11:00 Homefront Skills Demonstration (Civilian Camp)

11:30 Presidential Press Conference – Presidents Lincoln and Davis (Reviewing Stand)

12:00 FIRST ENGAGEMENT:  (Followed by The Grand Review)

1:30 Infantry Demonstration (Reviewing Stand)

1:30 2nd U.S. Cavalry Brass Band (Stage and Dance Floor)

1:30 CivilianSchool–Northern (Civilian Camp)

2:00 Victorian Ballroom Dance Class (Public participation encouraged) (Dance Floor)

2:00 SoldierSchool for Kids (Civilian Camp)

2:00 Cavalry Demonstration (Reviewing Stand)

2:30 Artillery Gun and Team Demonstration, 3rd U. S. Artillery (Reviewing Stand)

3:00 SECOND ENGAGEMENT: (Battlefield)

(Preceded by “Cavalry Clash!” and immediately followed by the Gettysburg Address

4:00 Medical Demonstration (Reviewing Stand)

4:00 Social Time in the Parlor (Civilian Camp)

4:00 Historical Clothing Presentation (Dance Floor)

4:30 A Conversation with the Presidents and the Generals (Reviewing Stand)

4:50 “The Gatling Gun: The North’s Neglected Technology” (Reviewing Stand)

5:15 THIRD ENGAGEMENT: (Battlefield)

6:15 Spectators Depart

Sunday

10:00 Event officially begins.

10:30 “A Moment in Time with the Picketts” (Reviewing Stand)

10:30 Social Time in the Parlor (Civilian Camp)

10:45 Cavalry Demonstration (Reviewing Stand)

11:00 CivilianSchool–Southern (Civilian Camp)

11:00 Abolitionist Rally (Civilian Camp)

11:00 Homefront Skills Demonstration (Civilian Camp)

11:30 Presidential Press Conference – Presidents Lincoln and Davis (Reviewing Stand)

12:00 FIRST ENGAGEMENT: (Followed by Veterans Day Ceremony)

1:00 Medical Demonstration (Reviewing Stand)

1:30 Infantry Demonstration (Reviewing Stand)

1:30 2nd U.S. Cavalry Brass Band (Stage and Dance Floor)

1:30 Civilian School–Northern (Civilian Camp)

2:00 Soldier School for Kids (Civilian Camp)

2:00 Victorian Ballroom Dance Class (Public participation encouraged) (Dance Floor)

2:00 Artillery Gun and Team Demonstration, 3rd U. S. Artillery (Reviewing Stand)

2:30 SECOND ENGAGEMENT: (Battlefield) Followed by The Gettysburg Address . (Battlefield)

3:15 A Conversation with the Presidents and the Generals (Reviewing Stand)

3:30 “The Gatling Gun: The North’s Neglected Technology” (Reviewing Stand)

4:00 Event Ends

101 Route

Highway 118/ LA Avenue

118 Freeway

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Cafe Firenze

563 West Los Angeles Ave
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 532-0048

Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant

254 W Los Angeles Ave
Moorpark, CA 93021-1855
(805) 523-2261

Jekyll n Hyde’s

75 E High St
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 529-4933

RESTAURANTS

RESTAURANTS

* Lou’s Favorites

*Grinder Restaurant (casual/ breakfast)
1 W Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-2288

*Szechuwan Garden Restaurant (Get the Family Delight)
484 E Los Angeles Ave # 124, Moorpark, CA (805) 517-1930

*The Secret Garden Restaurant (Gourmet/Upscale)
255 E High St, Moorpark, CA (805) 552-9523

Wood Ranch Barbeque (Overpriced but consistently good)
540 New Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, California (805) 523-7253

*Carli’s Bistro (cheap and good)
313 E High St, Moorpark, CA (805) 529-6675

The Natural Café
840 New Los Angeles Ave # B, Moorpark, CA (805) 523-2016

Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler
590 West Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, California (805) 523-3184

Maria’s Family Restaurant
104 E High St
Moorpark, CA 93021-1121
(805) 523-1058

Lalo’s Mexican Food
530 New Los Angeles Ave # 110
Moorpark, CA 93021-2079
(805) 529-0538

Taqueria El Tapatio (Best local spot; cheap but good)
537 New Los Angeles Ave # C
Moorpark, CA 93021-2066
(805) 523-8044

*Dugout Sports Bar and Grill (great owners)
754 W Los Angeles Ave
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 552-0828

Jekyll & Hyde Restaurant & Bar
75 East High Street
Moorpark, California 93021
(805) 529-4933

Champions Grille & Bar – Moorpark CC
Lemmo’s Grill
4227-A Tierra Rejada Road
Moorpark, CA 93021(805) 530-1555
lemmosgrill.com‎

IN-N-OUT Burger
856 New Los Angeles Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(800) 786-1000
in-n-out.com‎

Viva La Pasta
525 Country Club Dr # A
Simi Valley, CA 93065-7697(805) 522-4249
vivalapastasimivalley.com‎

The Grotta Azzura Italian Restaurant
14711 Princeton Ave, Moorpark, CA‎ – (805) 529-7558‎
Two Guys From Italy (Consistently good)
484 E Los Angeles Ave # 100, Moorpark, CA‎ – (805) 529-2292‎

*Café Firenze (Italian Upscale)
563 West Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA‎ – (805) 532-0048‎

The Donut Shop West (Nice People)
300 W Los Angeles Ave
Moorpark, CA 93021-1826
(805) 529-4599

Camille’s Sidewalk Café (Overpriced for casual take-out)
766 W Los Angeles Ave
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 529-5987

Java Jungle
766 W Los Angeles Ave
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 529-5987

Kate’s Bakery
252 W Los Angeles Ave
Moorpark, CA 93021-1888
(805) 530-0024

Take Sushi
313 W Los Angeles Ave
Moorpark, CA 93021-1825
(805) 523-9525

Love Sushi House
223 West Los Angeles Avenue
Moorpark, California 93021
(805) 529-1654

Sushi Planet
537 W los angeles ave a
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 523-2954
sushiplanet.net‎

SHOPPING

Moorpark Plaza Shopping Center
530 W Los Angeles Ave
Moorpark, CA 93021-1746
(805) 523-7160

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

• Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum

40 Presidential Drive

Simi Valley, California 93065

(805) 577-4000

(800) 410-8354

email: reagan.library@nara.gov

Museums and Monuments and Guided Tours

http://www.reaganlibrary.com/

• http://www.simivalleytc.com/

Simi Valley Town Center

Directory Listing

Store Name Location Phone Number

AAssoc. Management Office 201 581-1755

Abercrombie & Fitch 200 520-7756

Academy Optical 167 579-8807

Aeropostale 730 526-3897

All Pro Sports 265 522-4375

American Eagle Outfitters 220 578-9737

Andrew Steinfeld’s Results Fitness 227 582-1832

Angel’s Antique Photos 652 818-970-2755

Angl 135 526-9005

Anthropologie 505 306-0342

Apple Store 535 416-5520

Bath & Body Works 205 527-5576

Brighton Collectibles 500 584-6198

Brookstone 185 526-4712

Cache 140 577-9272

California Pizza Kitchen 790 522-0030

Charlotte Russe 270 581-6470

Chico’s 130 306-0256

Children’s Place 520 581-0609

Claire’s 710 584-6339

Coldwater Creek 440 579-9648

Coldwater Creek The Spa 470 582-2286

Corner Bakery Café 460 306-1892

Designers Market Decor 120 584-3500

Eddie Bauer 530 520-0946

Exotic Thai Bistro 770 306-1255

Express 615 578-0175

Famous Footwear 105 581-1321

Fashion Club 210 520-2262

Fashion Nail and Day Spa 685 522-8288

Finish Line 260 955-9319

Forever 21 545 306-9704

Fragranza Perfumerie 320 583-9100

Francesca’s Collections 605 584-1631

GameStop 720 520-1949

GEM Mortgage 742 436-4825

GNC Live Well 450 582-0503

Go Fish Sushi 370 581-0101

Gold N’ Heart Jewelers 400 578-0447

Guest Services 203 581-1430

Gymboree 527 582-2360

Gymboree Play & Music 295 522 2646

Hallmark 255 527-5898

Healing Hands Massage 617 578-9181

Hollister Co. 610 526-4156

Home With the Beachcomber 145 818-519-6537

Hot Dog On A Stick 810 584-9644

Hot Topic 625 577-9007

Impression 690 581-1772

J. Stephens 150 527-5533

Jamba Juice 850 584-9880

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers 155 583-9633

Journeys 655 520-3805

Justice 620 578-6515

Lane Bryant 115 584-2905

Larsen’s Grill 565 522-4800

Layla Beauty 350 306-9200

LensCrafters 575 526-0279

Limon Latin Grill 695 955-9277

Loft 190 578-0600

Lucky Brand Jeans 540 527-7309

Macy’s Men’s & Home Dept Store 581-3333

Macy’s Women Dept Store 581-3333

Malaga Bazaar RMU 800-991-4381

Masada Rugs 680 577-8809

Melt Gelato Italiano 360 522-5025

Men’s Warehouse & Tux 590 582-9426

Michelle D 165 522-4150

New York & Company 525 526-4629

Nine West 502 583-1923

Nioxin Hair and Scalp Spa 180 306-0758

No Fear 650 581-3327

Pacific Sunwear 240 520-3093

Paint A Dream 675 520-9500

Panda Express 290 581-2316

Pets Hope 587 527-7179

Picture People 635 520-1499

Pink Heart Accessories 250 577-0789

Red Robin 670 583-9111

Riverland 645 520-0011

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 700 (805)527-1777

The Sleep Number Store 420 578-8837

Simi Snack Shack 830 Coming Soon

Simi Subs 745 818-207-8307

Souplantation 582 584-8140

Spark Woodfire Grill 595 823-4756

Starbucks 600 581-7023

Sunglass Hut & Watch Station 430 955-0076

Sweet Factory 195 582-1380

The Body Shop 607 522-5078

Things Remembered 152 581-5842

Tilly’s 245 579-0267

Treasure Hunters Boutique 410 522-2572

Urban Home 100 581-5080

Urban Outfitters 230 581-8031

Vans 630 527-5632

Verizon Wireless 585 955-9035

Victoria’s Secret 170 527-8467

Vitamin World 665 577-0143

Wetzel’s Pretzels 740 579-9443

White House / Black Market 160 306-1813

Wine Castle 560 306-8030

Zales 660 306-1473

Zumiez 640 584-2356

• Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

Owner/Operator

The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza was built by decision of the Thousand Oaks City Council and opened the theatres for their inaugural season in October 1994. The complex, including the Bank of America Performing Arts Center and the parking structure, is owned by the City of Thousand Oaks and is operated by the City’s Community and Cultural Services Department. Thousand Oaks City Hall and the 3-acre Mary and Richard Carpenter Plaza Park are also located here. For more information, contact the Community and Cultural Services Department Administration office, (805) 449-2700 or email theatres@toaks.org

• Gardens of The World

Docent guided tours of the Gardens of the World are available. The tours are conducted Tuesday through Sunday and run approximately 45 minutes in length. Docent led tours are an exciting way to learn about the different gardens, plants and cultures. The Gardens are handicapped accessible.

Reservation are required for group visits, Docent led tours and photography. All guests who would like to take photos of the Gardens must check in at the office upon arrival. The Gardens may be available for select fundraising events; however, we are not able to accept requests for private events, parties or ceremonies.

To schedule a tour or group visit, or to inquire about holding a fundraising event at the Gardens, please contact Marianne Coulson at (805)557-1135 extension 0.

To make reservation for a formal or posed photography session, please call (805)557-1135 extension 3.

The Gardens may be closed due to inclement weather. Please call ahead to confirm or reschedule your visit.

After scheduling your tour, please return to this page and print out the Tour_Guidelines, with useful information about the Gardens and our Map.

We put together a packet of Learning and Fun Pages for children. A Children’s Activity Guide is also available for printing.

For those who just want to stroll around the Gardens for their leisure, we prepared a Self-Guided Garden Tour brochure with interesting facts and useful information.

We also ask our visitors for the enjoyment and safety of all guests, please be aware of and follow our Regulations and Photography Guidelines.

Thank for checking out our things to do in Moorpark California, compiled by Lou Valdez from DiscoverMoorpark.com

Since my last update, Evita! is the talk of performing artists in Ventura County. The show opened on Friday 10/8 at the High Street Arts Center. Opening nite was nearly sold out and the audience was taken back to the 1940’s when Eva Peron was the Queen of the Argentine people. The show had its typical opening nite issues: a few missed cues and lights but it received rave reviews by local press:

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/oct/15/moorpark-team-does-tough-evita/

http://www.mpacorn.com/news/2010-10-15/Dining_%28and%29_Entertainment/Evita_makes_strong_debut_for_new_High_Street_Arts_.html

More details and tickets to Evita and the upcoming return of High Street Broadcast are available at www.highstreetartscenter.com

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/oct/14/no-headline—g32vgostage15/

You must also go see “Footloose” at the Camarillo Community Theater! The cast of Footloose is very talented and it makes me even want to get up and dance (that is a belly laugh in my family). All the actors are energetic and talented, but clearly the lead, Adam Razor as “Ren” highlights the show.

Adam is a local Moorpark talent and has done more shows in the area in the last five years that can be listed in this blog. Adam’s ability to capture the audience and bring you back to the sleepy town which outlawed dance, make for a good time. The show runs from 10/15 to 11/21 and is located in at the Camarillo Airport Theater off of Las Posas Road in Camarillo. (Former US Air Force Base)

www.camarillotheater.org

Until then see you on Tierra Rejada and LA Avenue with a stop on High street and the sight of Pepper Trees lined along the road.

This year’s theme celebrated heroes in the community which included some WWII and Vietnam veterans.  They received a lot of smiles and acknowledgement as they walked down the pepper tree lined High Street. Those vets were only up staged by the helicopter flyover to kick off the parade and the palm waving princesses from Ventura County and Moorpark. Here are the details for you skeptics out there: www.moorparkcountrydays.com

Highlights of the parade were the various dance companies showing their latest hip hop moves. I think we must have about 4 dance companies in town but Pam Rossi’s Dance Ten is still the best in my opinion: http://dance-ten.com/

My personal favorite is watching the high school bands come through. Of course, Moorpark High School was well presented with its band and color guard. It was great to hear that Moorpark USD will be receiving a large federal grant to help save some jobs. (BTW, Great job by the board stepping outside of the classroom and getting some of that stimulus Obama money).  Hueneme High School is a well respected band but nobody can say their name unless you are a member of the Colonia Chiques.

Local lawmakers included Mayor Janice Parvin and Former Moorpark Chamber President Dale Parvin, Moorpark Council Members Roseanne Mikos and Keith Millhouse were in good spirits. Of particular interest were David Pollock and Mark Van Dam, as it is re-election time for those gentlemen. Congressman and long time serving judicial oversight committee member, Honorable Elton Gallegly rode on his classic fire truck. He gave out fire hats to the kids as if it was TARP 2008 all over again.

Mark Bailey was the host of this year’s event and did a good job of heckling the parade entrants but his real talent is playing guitar with his band. His daughter Jennifer Bailey is a very talented vocalist in her junior year at CLU.  She is offering vocal lessons at a good price, didn’t you hear her?

Vendors and food servers were going at it full steam including Carli’s Bistro (313 E.High Street 805-529-6675)—the line was out the door which was great to see. You should get the tri-tip they serve up over the weekend -right from the pit. Better value than Wood Ranch if you ask me.

All in all it was a fun day. We all were united for a few hours on Saturday which is nice to see, rain and shine in this case. Even the low riders were smiling as they were allowed to show off their cool “rides” without fear of raised eyebrows.

Until then see you on Tierra Rejada and LA Avenue with a stop on High street and the sight of Pepper Trees lined along the road.

Oy vey..fellow bloggers. We just celebrated the Jewish New Year and the holiest and most solemn day in Judaism, Yom Kippur. To my knowledge there is not a real Jewish temple in our City but I must share with you the great things that are being made available by a local Moorpark Chabad.

Rabbi Shimy and his family recently started a Chabad out of their home in MP. www.jewishmoorpark.com They recently hosted High Holiday services at a leased space in the Vons Shopping Center on Tierra Rejada. I must confess they are the nicest and welcoming orthodox Jews that I have met. (My wife has orthodox cousins in Zurich, Switzerland) Now I must tell you that I’m a born and raised Roman Catholic but I’m married to a Jewish girl, Tina. We have both been steadfast in our religious beliefs and respect each other’s upbringing and support each other by attending church and temple services regularly. Our situation does get more complicated with how we are raising our two children.   We are introducing both or our kids to Catholicism and Judaism. At times it can be challenging wondering if we should kneel or wear a yamika but we get it figured out sooner or later!

The kids have embraced our approach and are learning a lot about faith, traditions and most of all, tolerance.

Rabbi Shimy and his respected members made my family feel special as we celebrated the service with them. Rabbi Shimy has a great sense of humor and extremely knowledgeable about torah and the teachings. I learned more in these past two days then in my prior 14 years of attending services with Tina. (I think she did too) I also had the honor of helping bring the torah to Rabbi Shimy during the service. In this Chabad, they are orthodox and this meant being separated from one other (men on left, woman on right) and this made for interesting dinner conversation as we broke the fast.

I encourage you to visit and get more information from Rabbi Shimy.  If you are seeking to get connected with Jewish faith or get reconnected with your Jewish heritage. Once again, another great reason to discover Moorpark

Have a great year and did you hear the t’kai?

Until then see you on Tierra Rejada and LA avenue with a stop on High street and the sight of Pepper Trees lined along the road.

We toured the San Juan Islands and specifically Orcas Island. The highlight was the Constitution Monument with 360 degree view of many of the San Juan Islands and British Columbia. The weather was clear and cool and we got a good glimpse of Paul Allen’s hideaway with secret details that I cannot share… We took the ferry from Anacortes which takes about 40 minutes and makes it easy to get to where you want to go. Here is the website if you ever want to see the San Juan Islands yourself: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/Schedule/ScheduleDetail.aspx?departingterm=1&arrivingterm=10&roundtrip=true

The final day of our trip was spent in the city of Seattle. We stopped at the Space Needle and checked out the Observation Deck (unique but very expensive in my opinion) We were slightly disappointed with the Science Fiction Museum but the Music Experience next door was a definite highlight. History of all kinds of music and you can even record you own live song version and feel like one of the rock stars on stage. It is the “on stage experience” and it is absolutely free. I must admit I (Lou Valdez) was the laggard of our band: The Valdez 5. If you want a memory of the experience a DVD along with poster costs about $30.00—it was fun and gave you a feel of why rock starts tour! http://www.empsfm.org/

Of course we hit the Pike’s Public Market and saw the “fish hecklers” Ate some great food and sampled everything from olive oils to the sweetest nectarines and blackberry’s around! Our day closed out with a nice Mexican dinner in Wakahila, a surprise considering the Pacific Northwest doesn’t have many Hispanics around!

One note while I was out: I noticed the Foundation Gala got some publicity in the Moorpark Acorn. Our own Hugh Riley and Stuart Cooper were quoted in the article. I think the event that I described would be considered a success…yours truly was too busy working the silent auction and meeting people to get the press attention I guess.

Until then see you on Tierra Rejada and LA avenue with a stop on High street and the sight of Pepper Trees lined along the road.

A gourmet dinner at the Secret Garden followed with 70 guests. www.thesecretgardenrestaurant.com

Michele, owner and chef, prepared a fine meal and the ambiance was perfect on a summer nite on High Street. You have to check it out and have Michele show you his patio! The event included recognition of the MP City Council http://ci.moorpark.ca.us/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe/07259.1.088181096800014641

Many council members attended and also the former general manager, LJ Stevens. She was honored for her years of dedication and service to the High Street Arts center by her mentor, David Ralphe.

The evening concluded with a fundraiser by silent auction. Many people walked away with some great items and enjoyed the wheeling and dealing, practically horse trading!.  It was a good inaugural event to bring people to focus on attending some of the great events at HSAC, raise some money and have some fun!

Now off to Seattle for a family vacation over Labor Day so my next post will be either from Pikes Marketplace in downtown Seattle or Mt. St Helens volcano!!

Until then see you on Tierra Rejada and LA avenue with a stop on High street and the sight of Pepper Trees lined along the road.

So it was a great weekend in Moorpark. The High Street Arts Center was filled with friends and family from Friday to Sunday with the 1st Annual Summer Youth Theater Camp. 25 kids from Moorpark and surrounding communities got a chance to do a youth production of “Into the Woods”. This show had it all: singing, dancing and some very talented kids showed no fear on that stage. Clearly a highlight was the “milky cow” Penny Stevens who at 5 years old is a pseudo twin of Shirley Temple. It was great to see some new kids get up on stage and perform for the community. I think they will be back for other shows!

Ghislaine Sopher-Phillips put on a great theater camp for the Moorpark Residents. She is the owner of TrebleMakers. She helps young children reach their potential in live theater with singing, dancing and voice lessons. Check out her website: www.treblemakers.net

Can you believe school starts next Wed. 8/25?? I can hear the moans and groans all over town from kids and cheers and yelps of joy from parents! Better get the last minute beach bus to Zuma! How about hitting Forever 21 or Justice for the young girls? Of course, when I went to school you never wanted to show up with new clothes or shoes on the first day of school for fear of getting pummeled by punks. I hope they don’t do that to my kids on the first day!

Boys are in full gear with football practice for Moorpark Packers and Moorpark Saints Football and fall brings AYSO and Club Soccer to the City. Girl’s softball is heating up and soon the traffic at Arroyo Vista will bring no parking again…

Until then see you on Tierra Rejada and LA avenue with a stop on High street and the sight of Pepper Trees lined along the road.

I would encourage anyone to go to see the Giant Sequoia Tree forest and marvel at how beautiful things are and have been preserved for all of us to enjoy. These great living trees will be around for future generations because they do such a good job of preserving nature in the national parks. Sequoias generally don’t die due to old age, but just decide to fall one day (don’t want to be up there when that happens if you know what I mean) Sounds like a bottle of wine when air mixes –ouch.

So while I was on vacation, the Moorpark Foundation (one my current board affiliations) has been keeping busy promoting the High Street Arts Cultural Center. In fact, the Ventura County Star recognized the Youth Summer Camp at High Street with a nice article in today’s edition. This summer youth theater camp was sponsored in whole by the Moorpark Foundation. Here is the link to read about how theater and arts are being supported by the City of Moorpark: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/aug/17/young-thespians-cook-up-musical/

In fact, my kids, Anthony and Alexis made the article and are so excited to be performing this coming weekend at the Theater. Come check it out and see the youngest and brightest (bias writer here) that MP has to offer

I have to also let my readers know about our first annual fundraiser for the MP Foundation for the Arts. This event is going to be Saturday, August 28th at 6PM. Show to be performed by the Summer Theater Group along with a gourmet meal and wine at the Secret Garden on High Street: http://thesecretgardenrestaurant.com/

Tickets to this inaugural event are $75.00 and it will be a great venue and evening to celebrate with the movers and shakers and actors of Moorpark. Tell them Lou sent them and come seek me out! (Moorpark Foundation for the Arts Gala Invitation Flyer)

Until then see you on Tierra Rejada and LA avenue with a stop on High street and the sight of Pepper Trees lined along the road.