🌱 Patch AM: How did Moorpark’s loss set up Grant’s next big test?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Moorpark’s loss set up Grant’s next big test?

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain, becoming heavy at times, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 60, low: 44.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Basketball Game Preview: Grant Lancers vs. Robert F. Kennedy Community Bobcats (maxpreps.com) — Moorpark basketball fans will note that Grant just defeated Moorpark High 43–35 on Tuesday, extending the Lancers’ win streak to four games. That momentum sets up Grant’s Friday tournament matchup against Robert F. Kennedy Community, which is also coming in strong after a defensive win over Mendez.
   

📸 Around Moorpark

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Moorpark

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• LIVE Music: Runout Groove
  Nectar of the Dogs Wine, 791 Chambers Ln UNIT 110, Simi Valley
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 30

• Knot & Hook
  Moorpark City Library , 699 Moorpark Avenue , Moorpark
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Pathfinder Society
  Moorpark City Library , 699 Moorpark Avenue , Moorpark
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Circus Caballero
  Simi Valley Town Center , 1555 Simi Town Center Way , Simi Valley
  12:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Teen Game Time
  Fillmore Library , 502 2nd St , Fillmore
  3:00 pm
• Teen Game Day (Ages 13-18) In-Person
  Camarillo Public Library YA Library
  3:00 pm
• George Krikes
  Onyx Bistro , 2390 Las Posas Rd Suite H , Camarillo
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Hike Upper Sycamore Canyon
  Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa , 4121 Potrero Rd , Newbury Park
  9:00 am
• California Happiness Habits
  Heritage Park , 1630 Heritage Trail , Camarillo
  10:00 am
• Chain Bracelet Making Class Adam's Forge Simi Valley Ventura — Chloeography
  Adam's Forge , 750 E Easy St , Simi Valley
  10:00 am
• Fillmore Library Lego Play
  Fillmore Library , 502 2nd St , Fillmore
  1:00 pm
• Brenda Carsey
  Onyx Bistro , 2390 Las Posas Rd Suite H , Camarillo
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PODS Local Helps Residents Meet Their 2026 New Year’s Resolution: Declutter, Get Organized, and Reduce Stress —Ava Hawley Read on Patch
• Homes & Hope, NPHS, and CEDC Selected for Two State Surplus Land Sites —Ava Hawley Read on Patch

• Hi Loretta neighbors my package was delivered to this porch which isn’t my house.
  I would be most grateful if someone can return this to me, thank you. (Nextdoor Loreto Allero)

• Aerotek posted a job opening for Cnc Machinist in Moorpark. Apply here.
• ManpowerGroup posted a job opening for CNC and Manual Machinist in Thousand Oaks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moorpark here.

🗞 Nearby News

Thousand Oaks

• Magic moments and gravity-defying thrills come to Thousand Oaks for one festive night (kclu.org)
• See survivors return home eight years after the Thomas Fire (vcstar.com)
• The Star's All-County Girls Golf First Team for the 2025 season (vcstar.com)

Simi Valley

• Cesar Manuel Zavala of Simi Valley accepts plea deal after the attempted murder of his girlfriend (keyt.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 guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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