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Moorpark's 5 Things to Know Today: Aug. 17

Here's what's happening in and around Moorpark at-a-glance.

  1. Tired of hearing about our Patch Readers' Choice polls? You're in luck. Today is the very last day to cast your vote for your favorite Moorpark businesses. Polls close at 5 p.m.
  2. It's farmers market day in Moorpark. Get farm-fresh fruits and veggies plus homemade goods and other items from 2 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot in front of Staples, 742 W. Los Angeles Ave.
  3. Today, Saturday and Sunday are black cat appreciation days at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. The shelter has a number of black cats for adoption and if you adopt one during the event, you can adopt it for $60, which includes spay or neutering, shots, a microchip and a special catnip treat.The shelter is at 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo.
  4. Need to fill up? The lowest cost of gas in Moorpark, according to GasBuddy.com, is holding at $4.03 per gallon. Find it at the 76 station at 12800 Princeton Ave.
  5. Today's high will be about 91 degrees with a low around 59, according to theĀ National Weather Service.

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