🌱 Patch AM: When Underwood’s big Fall Harvest Festival returns to Moorpark this month

Cheers Moorpark! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• When Underwood's big Fall Harvest Festival returns to Moorpark this month
• How Moorpark finally reclaimed the Citrus Cup after 17 long years
• How a Moorpark-led summit says Medi-Cal cuts could hit locals

Also on today's calendar: Scam Alert Seminar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
• Wednesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Southern California's 5 most popular pumpkin patches start opening this week (secretlosangeles.com) — Underwood Family Farms is bringing its popular Fall Harvest Festival back to Moorpark starting September 26, offering timed weekend admission and five themed weekends of activities. Local families can plan for pumpkin picking, hayrides, and a full day of farm fun right in town. The guide also spotlights other top pumpkin patches across Southern California for broader fall outings.
   

• Moorpark beats Ventura in OT for first Citrus Cup win in 17 years (vcstar.com) — Moorpark College football finally snapped a 17-year Citrus Cup drought, edging Ventura College 28-27 in overtime after a clutch interception on a two-point try. The Raiders rallied from a 13-0 hole behind big plays from quarterback Sirawn Evans and defensive standout Elijah Becerril. Moorpark now turns its attention to hosting Mt. San Antonio College on September 26.
   

• 'Rethink everything:' Local health leaders take pulse of challenges (sacbee.com) — Moorpark's Chamber of Commerce helped organize a new Ventura County healthcare summit where leaders warned that federal Medi-Cal changes could push thousands of local residents off coverage. Speakers highlighted efforts at Moorpark College to steer students into health careers while also stressing housing costs and workforce shortages. Participants urged more collaboration and even floated redirecting high-speed rail funds toward healthcare.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Moorpark

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• Scam Alert Seminar →
  Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• LINE DANCING @ Moorpark's Lucky Strike →
  Lucky Strike Moorpark, 706 East Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark
• Golden Grades Tutoring →
  Moorpark CA
  4:00 pm
• Knot & Hook →
  Moorpark CA
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Sunshine Storytime →
  Moorpark CA
  10:30 am
Thursday September 24
• Wine, Women & Wealth →
  Tierra Rejada Golf Club, 15187 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark
• Golden Grades Tutoring →
  Moorpark CA
  4:00 pm
• Genre Book Club →
  Moorpark CA
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• City Hall Closed →
  Moorpark CA
• Lemmo's 16th Annual Golf Tournament (MHS Athletics) →
  Moorpark CA
  10:00 am
Friday October 9
• MOORPARK WOMEN'S CLUB OCTOBER 9th MEETING →
  Sycamore Room at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark CA 93021
  9:30 am
Sunday October 11
• 9th Annual Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K and Half Marathon Run →
  1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley
  7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Thank You for all the tips guys …Love our ND animal community 🐈 😻
  Anyone know how to get potassium in my fur-baby's diet? (Nextdoor Moorpark Oldtown High St)
• ARE YOU GETTING BIT ?
  Mosquitos, fleas or what ! Seems every time I do a little yard work , stroll across the lawn an hour later I wind up scratching like crazy. Any idea… (Nextdoor West Peach Hill)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Moorpark. Apply here.
• Del Taco posted a job opening for Team Member in Moorpark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moorpark here.

🗞 Nearby News

Thousand Oaks

• What Is a Bentley-Certified Body Shop and Why Does It Matter for Repairs? (cleanfleetreport.com)
• Locals can learn about EVs at Drive Electric Month events (vcstar.com)
• Hueneme beats rival Channel Islands (vcstar.com)

Simi Valley

• 'Rethink everything:' Local health leaders take pulse of challenges (vcstar.com)
• Penoyer-Blau/Leszczak wedding (idahopress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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