The good, the bat, the ugly
By Alex Wilson
alex@theacorn.com | October 14, 2021
Jason Miller wishes more people appreciated bats and understood their value in nature. Miller, a professor at Cal State Channel Islands in Camarillo, studies bats as an expert in math,...
Young leaders
| October 14, 2021
The Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation is accepting applications to the Youth Leadership Program for students in grades nine through 12. The program will kick off its 13th year in November....
Artistic reflections
| April 8, 2021
Agoura High School leads all competitors with six finalists in the 2021 Reflections art and music competition. AHS had more finalists than any other high school in a region that includes eight other school districts. Each year more than 10,000 student entries into the artistic...
Riders saddle up at Rancho Potrero
By Dawn Megli
dawn@theacorn.com | October 14, 2021
Against the backdrop of Mount Boney, Julia Moore rushed to tuck in her crisp white button down shirt and secure her helmet before saddling up and heading to the competition arena under a bright blue sky. After she completed her dressage event, Moore dismounted and...
Power of Pink moves online
| October 14, 2021
Los Robles Health System’s 25th annual Power of Pink virtual seminar is underway for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Los Robles will debut a new online program on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer at 6 p.m. every Tuesday throughout October, The “virtual living room...
Science knows that walking makes the heart grow fonder
The Acorn Staff | September 30, 2021
The American Heart Association will host the Heart and Stroke Walk from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Oct. 9. The walk is a way to celebrate survivors of heart disease and stroke, raise funds and encourage physical activity. This year, participants can begin their walk...
Double trouble
KANAN BOWL /// Agoura 23, Oak Park 7
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | October 14, 2021
The Chargers made history. They’re the first team ever to win two Kanan Bowls in one calendar year. Agoura High’s football team defeated rival Oak...
Eagles seek softball coach
| October 14, 2021
Oak Park High is looking to hire a junior varsity softball head coach. Interested applicants can email athletic director Tim Chevalier at tchevalier@opusd.org.
The Acorns Power Poll
| October 14, 2021
1 Simi Valley (8-0) 2 Agoura (6-1) 3 Rio Mesa (5-2) T-4 Camarillo (4-3) T-4 Royal (4-3) T-4 Thousand Oaks (4-3) T-4 Westlake (4-3) T-4...
‘Putnam Spelling Bee’ appears letter perfect
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | August 19, 2021
It’s been 16 months since we reviewed a live musical, so Calabasas High School’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” which played...
COLLEGE STANDOUTS
| August 19, 2021
Rachel Sanders of Oak Park was named to the spring 2021 dean’s list at the Palmer College of Chiropractic west campus in San Jose, California....
Oak Park teen treks abroad
| August 12, 2021
Oak Park High School graduate Natalie Almog was one of 80 teens who attended this year’s Heritage Quest Trip. The quest is an annual summer...
The very model of Gilbert & Sullivan back live
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | October 14, 2021
There is much to celebrate in Ventura County these days with the gradual return of musical theater, but most gratifying of late is the reappearance of that rollicking band of cutthroats from the rocky western shores of England, “The Pirates of Penzance.” The Ventura County...
Rotary Club takin’ it to the streets Sunday
By Becca Whitnall
becca@theacorn.com | October 14, 2021
After taking a pandemic hiatus like so many other popular community gatherings, the Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair returns this weekend. The sight of thousands of shoppers making their way up and down Moorpark Road between Hillcrest Drive and Wilbur Road (the area will be...
Coming out of COVID with the stars of ‘Mamma Mia!’
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | October 7, 2021
Slowly but surely, the world of live theater, which has been dormant for more than a year and a half, is coming back to life. The latest troupe to return is the standard bearer for musical theater in Ventura County, 5-Star Theatricals, which is staging...
Innovative staging of play in parking garage
| October 7, 2021
The Moorpark College theater arts department will present, in person and virtually, “Nell Gwynn,” a comedy that chronicles the true story of a prostitute turned orange-seller who becomes the mistress of King Charles II in 17th century London. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thurs. and Fri.,...
Tale of two denominations: growth, shrinkage
By John Lomperis
Special to The Acorn | October 14, 2021
Two of America’s largest Protestant denominations are the United Methodist Church and the Assemblies of God. Both have long histories in Southern California and some shared beliefs, including ordaining women,...
St. John’s Seminary gala honors alumni
| October 14, 2021
For the first time in two years, St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, one of America’s historic seminaries, held its annual gala Sept. 18 on the plaza of the Cathedral of...
Century-old parish is a ‘kaleidoscope of faith’
By Melissa Simon
melissa@theacorn.com | September 23, 2021
Nearly 50 countries are represented by more than 1,800 congregants who call St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church their home. This diverse representation is a “kaleidoscope of faith” that just...
Local PR firm does rebranding of its own
| October 14, 2021
Mustang Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in Ventura County, has unveiled a new brand identity....
Premier America partners with Boys & Girls Clubs
| October 14, 2021
Premier America Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme...
Zoom cameras: Keep on or switch off?
Andrea Gallagher | October 14, 2021
During the past year I’ve been on more than my fair share of Zoom meetings. Every such meeting has a personality of its own. Take, for example, the Zoom meetings hosted by Community Care Licensing, a jurisdiction Senior Concerns falls under. With hundreds of people...
Kids who don’t act their age
Bonnie Vandenberg | October 14, 2021
Question: I admit that I get impatient and annoyed with my 3-year-old son. The problem for me seems to be that I expect him to act “older” because he often acts and thinks like his 5-year-old sister. How can I remember that my son is...
Finding support assistance after the health crises ends
Andrea Gallagher | September 30, 2021
Right now I’m aware of several neighbors dealing with the sudden health crises of aging loved ones. Once the short-term crisis is dealt with, they will have to decide where to turn next. I have seen queries about these types of choices on Nextdoor. And...
Long-range strategies better than bribes
Bonnie Vandenberg | September 2, 2021
Question: Ms. Bonnie, I’ve fallen into a bad habit of using rewards and bribes for my 4-year-old son, and when they don’t work, I find myself becoming controlling, frustrated and even giving up. I need help. This question addresses the core of relationship-building in parenting....
Funding program for long-term care
Andrea Gallagher | September 2, 2021
The Conejo Senior Resource Network, a subgroup of the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, convenes monthly to learn about new and established senior solutions. At a recent meeting, I learned about Washington state’s new Long-Term Care Trust Act, which takes effect at the start...
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
| October 14, 2021
Agoura Hills On Oct. 3, two men broke into a car on Yankee Drive, making off with a $2,000 Canon...
