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🌱 Patch AM: Moorpark police seek more information after arrest at local shopping centers
Coming up: 29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms Moorpark on the Moorpark Patch calendar

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:
- Moorpark police seek more information after arrest at local shopping centers
- What's new at Moorpark's massive 50-acre fall harvest festival?
- How a Moorpark golf day will support thousands of local seniors
Also on today's calendar: MOORPARK WOMEN'S CLUB OCTOBER 9th MEETING and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 89, low: 57.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Moorpark Police Arrest Registered Sex Offender Brent Bischoff (edhat.com) — Moorpark residents are being urged to contact local detectives if they've had any concerning encounters with 37-year-old Brent Bischoff, who was recently arrested after allegedly approaching juveniles at two Moorpark shopping centers and making vulgar comments. Deputies used license plate data to locate and arrest him on multiple child-related charges, and investigators believe additional victims in Moorpark may still come forward.
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• A gigantic fall festival with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and pig races opens this weekend (secretlosangeles.com) — Moorpark families can dive into fall starting September 26, when Underwood Family Farms opens its 29th annual Fall Harvest Festival with a giant pumpkin patch, corn maze, wagon rides, and themed weekends through October 31. The 50-acre Moorpark farm will offer live entertainment, pig races, festival food, and both free and ticketed activities, with weekday tickets at the gate and timed-entry weekend tickets sold online.
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• Senior Concerns' 'Par and Away' Golf Tournament on Nov. 17 tees up critical support for local seniors and family caregivers (amigos805.com) — Moorpark golfers and supporters can tee off for a cause on November 17, when Senior Concerns hosts its fifth annual 'Par and Away' tournament at Moorpark Country Club. The day includes breakfast, on-course food and contests, plus a 19th hole reception and auctions, with proceeds supporting Meals on Wheels, adult day programs, and caregiver services across eastern Ventura and western L.A. counties.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Moorpark
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★ Featured events ★
- 29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms Moorpark →
Underwood Family Farms – Moorpark, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms →
Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark
9:00 am - Wreath Making Workshop →
Apricot Lane Farms, 10700 Broadway Road, Moorpark
10:00 am - Local Author Visit: The Cloven Thief →
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1:00 pm - Enegren Brewing Co. - Moorpark, CA →
Enegren Brewing, 444 Zachary St #120, Moorpark
5:00 pm - Country Nation at Arroyo Vista Community Park →
Arroyo Vista Community Park, Moorpark
6:00 pm - Country Nation at City Of Moorpark Concert Series →
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6:00 pm - Country Nation →
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6:00 pm - Yoga in the Park →
College View Park, College View Avenue, Moorpark - Full Moon Sound Bath + Bonus Personal Tuning and Oracle Reading →
SoulBody Yoga NEW LOCATION 45 Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, 45 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark - MOORPARK WOMEN'S CLUB OCTOBER 9th MEETING →
Sycamore Room at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark CA 93021
9:30 am - 9th Annual Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K and Half Marathon Run →
Rancho Simi Community Park @ 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA, 93065
7:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Friday October 9
Sunday October 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi All - My husband found this dog on Harvard street.
Please let us know if you know who it could belong to. Its a male with a black harness. (Nextdoor North Moorpark) - Adult day services provide options, resources, support and important "time off" (respite) for family members and caregivers, and are an essential service for families who work, have school-age children, or other obligations during the day.
Learn more about our Adult Day Center, which provides socialization for older adults, some with cognitive impairment, at https://www.camhealth.com… (Nextdoor )
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Leader in Thousand Oaks. Apply here.
- Smart and Final posted a job opening for Service Clerk - 465 Simi Valley in Simi Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moorpark here.
🗞 Nearby News
Thousand Oaks
- Man pleads guilty to Thousand Oaks home theft of heirloom ring, more (vcstar.com)
- Mustangs Will Compete At Sherwood Collegiate Cup (smumustangs.com)
- Wayne Brady's Daughter Scores Huge Role in Career Breakthrough (mandatory.com)
Simi Valley
- Check out these free Ventura County events with art, bananas and cars (vcstar.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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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