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🌱 Patch AM: Planning a sunflower-picking day at Moorpark’s Underwood Family Farms?
Also, don't miss EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS SEPT 1: Nov. 2nd, 20th Annual Ross Porter Celebrity Golf Classic on the Moorpark Patch calendar

Good morning to you Moorpark! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning a sunflower-picking day at Moorpark's Underwood Family Farms?
Also on today's calendar: EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS SEPT 1: Nov. 2nd, 20th Annual Ross Porter Celebrity Golf Classic and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 65.
- Tuesday: Sunny and remaining very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• This Stunning Southern California Farm Is A Perfect Place To Pick Your Own Sunflowers This Season (takingthekids.com) — Moorpark's Underwood Family Farms invites you to cut your own sunflowers, pick produce, and visit friendly farm animals across 200 scenic acres off Sunset Valley Road. With tractor rides, seasonal festivals, and a busy animal center, it's a full-day outing for families. Weekdays are calmer, and costs vary by season and what you pick.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Moorpark
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★ Featured events ★
- EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS SEPT 1: Nov. 2nd, 20th Annual Ross Porter Celebrity Golf Classic →
Wood Ranch Golf Club, 301 N Wood Ranch Pkwy, Simi Valley
10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
- Knot & Hook →
Moorpark City Library - 699 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark CA 93021
5:30 pm - Sunshine Storytime →
Moorpark City Library - 699 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark CA 93021
10:30 am - Pathfinder Society →
Moorpark City Library - 699 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark CA 93021
4:00 pm - Genre Book Club →
Moorpark City Library - 699 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark CA 93021
6:00 pm - City Hall Closed →
City of Moorpark Public Meetings - 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark CA 93021 - Say Anything : Cult Classic Hollywood Rooftop Screening →
The Montalbán, 1615 Vine St, Los Angeles
6:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting-Board Room - 4:30 p.m. Closed Session / 6:00
Fillmore Unified 627 Sespe Ave
4:30 pm - Administration, Finance & Public Safety Standing Committee →
City of Moorpark Public Meetings City Hall - Century Room - 323 Science Drive Moorpark CA 93021
5:45 pm - City Council Regular Meeting →
City of Moorpark Public Meetings City Hall (323 Science Drive) - 323 Science Drive Moorpark
6:30 pm - Welcome Back to the Moorpark Women's Club! →
4550 Tierra Rejada Rd, Moorpark
9:30 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 11
📣 Moorpark Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Color, Craft, or More →
Oak Park Library, 899 Kanan Rd, Oak Park
2:00 pm - Welcome Back Coffee- with the PFA
Westlake Elementary MPR/QUAD
8:30 am - Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking - Simi Valley →
Simi Valley, 5050 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley
3:00 pm - NP Steelers Youth Football and Cheer
Newbury Park High F4
6:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Moorpark PatchAM possible:
- RowCal - Ventura — (310) 776-5409
- Assumption Cemetery — (805) 583-5825
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Canine Adoption and Rescue League's Pooch Parade to make a splash at 'olołkoy Beach Park —Stephanie Dufner Read on Patch
- Ventura College Athletics Unveils New Brand Identity and Spirit Logo —VCCCD Read on Patch
- Found this little girl on 2nd and Harry St intersection.
Can yall help me find the owner. Super sweet. Contact me asap please if you have any information (Nextdoor Moorpark Oldtown High St) - Saturday, August 22nd is Clear the Shelters, our largest pet adoption event of the year!
More than 250 loving animals will be waiting to become the newest member of your family. Our shelter will be open for adoptions from 1PM-6PM. While… (Nextdoor Championship Dr)
- California Lutheran University posted a job opening for Adjunct Pool - Criminal Justice Department in Thousand Oaks. Apply here.
- Heritage Pool Supply Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Counter Sales in Thousand Oaks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moorpark here.
🗞 Nearby News
Thousand Oaks
- Commercial Analytics, Manager - Hybrid - Thousand Oaks, CA (amgen.com)
- See images from Westlake's three-OT thriller at Newbury Park (vcstar.com)
- Vote for Ventura County's best pizza eatery (vcstar.com)
Simi Valley
- Simi Valley election field takes shape (simivalleyacorn.com)
Ok Moorpark! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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