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Members of the Ventura County Astronomical Society will set up their telescopes early so you can see how to operate them in the day. Later Professor Hal Jandorf will point out the coolest objects in the sky and give fun facts about them. Then go back to the telescopes to see them up close. The Dome will be Open. 7 to 11:00 pm, gates open at 6 pm. FREE Parking and Admission

Ventura County Astronomical Society

And the Moorpark College Foundation

Present: Comet Man Charles S. Morris

Charles S. Morris has seen over 300 comets. He’ll talk about how to visually observe comets, the pros and cons of digital imaging, and what the average person can contribute to science. Throughout his talk he’ll show stunning images of the comets he’s observed then wrap up his talk with a look ahead to significant comets in 2023.

Go to the Moorpark College Forum (applied Arts Bldg)

Dr. Kevin D. McKeegan, Professor of Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry in UCLA’s Dept. of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences; will bring actual meteorites to display and talk about their origin and composition.

Saturday September 17th
• 6:30 - Dr McKeegan Gives his talk on Meteorites
• 7:30 - Professor Hal Jandorf give us a quick guide to the Autumn Sky
• 7:45 - Public telescope viewing until 11 pm

Free parking and admission. Please arrive early. Please no pets

Ventura County Astronomical Society hosts it’s second of 5 monthly summer star Parties at the Moorpark College Observatory. Professor Hal Jandorf will take you on an interactive tour of the night sky with a PowerPoint presentation and a green laser. Then see for yourself the coolest objects in the night sky through dozens of telescopes set up and ready to go. Arrive at 7:30 to get a reservation ticket to enter the dome. Only 100 will be given out. What a great time under the stars for family and friends. 8 to 10:30 pm, gates open at 7. Admission and Parking are FREE. 7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark

America’s Teaching Zoo shines bright this holiday season during the first ever holiday light event.

WILD LIGHTS & DISCO NIGHTS will inspire a groovy energy as guests walk through a sparkling disco ball forest.

Visit Ira the lion under the Lion’s Den Canopy of Lights! MOVE and GROOVE to the tunes in front of our INTERACTIVE light wall in our ARCTIC VIBES area.

Join us on a themed night and come dressed to impress according to the theme.

Ventura County Astronomical Society hosts it's first Family Friendly Star Party of 2023 at the Moorpark College Observatory on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 8 pm. Gates Open at 7. Please arrive early to get a priority ticket to enter the dome and look through the observatory's 6-inch Takahashi Telescope. Professor Hal Jandorf starts the evening at the open-air amphitheater with a preview of what's up. Then we move to the observation deck where VCAS members have dozens of telescopes set-up and ready to go. Those who have priority tickets will be called in groups of ten to enter the Dome, no more standing in line all night! Only 100 tickets will be given out and after that those who didn't get one will be called to line up, but only if time permits. This is a free event sponsored by the Moorpark College Foundation. Recommended for Children 6 and up. Please, no pets

Financial aid staff will assist students in accessing funds for college

Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College and Ventura College East Campus are holding free Cash 4 College workshops to help students apply for funds to help with college costs. Funds can be used for tuition, books, housing, transportation, childcare, computers and more.

In-person workshops are scheduled for Oct. 8 and 22. The workshops are free and open to the community; anyone may attend a workshop on either date and can drop in at any time during the events.

Bilingual financial aid staff will assist students in completing applications for the 2023-2024 school-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Students can also access information about basic needs support (food, clothing and housing assistance), tutoring, academic counseling, mental health services and other student services.
AB 132 now requires school districts to confirm seniors have completed the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application before graduating in 2023. Cash for College events can help students get ahead.
For more information, visit vcccd.edu/cash4college.

Moorpark College
Oct. 8
Oct. 22
9 a.m. – noon
Fountain Hall Atrium
7075 Campus Road, Moorpark
For info: Contact the Moorpark College Financial Aid Office at (805) 378-1462 or mcfa@vcccd.edu.

Oxnard College
Oct. 8
Oct. 22
9 a.m. – noon
Oxnard College Student Services Building
4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard
For info: Contact the Oxnard College Financial Aid Office at (805) 678-5828 or ocfinaid@vcccd.edu.

Ventura College
Oct. 8
9 a.m. – noon
Ventura College Learning Resource Center
4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura

Ventura College East Campus
Oct. 22
9 a.m. – noon
957 Faulkner Road, Unit 106, Santa Paula
For info: Contact the Ventura College and Ventura College East Campus Financial Aid Office at (805) 289-6369 or vcfinancialaid@vcccd.edu.

About Ventura County Community College District
The Ventura County Community College District is a member of the 116-campus California Community College system and serves approximately 30,000 students annually. The District's three colleges — Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura — offer programs in general education for degrees and certificates, transfer to four-year colleges and universities, career technical education and provide opportunities to engage in co-curricular campus activities. For more information, visit www.vcccd.edu.

Media Contact:
Patti Blair
Director, Public Affairs and Marketing
Ventura County Community College District
communications@vcccd.edu

Financial aid staff will assist students in accessing funds for college

Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College and Ventura College East Campus are holding free Cash 4 College workshops to help students apply for funds to help with college costs. Funds can be used for tuition, books, housing, transportation, childcare, computers and more.

In-person workshops are scheduled for Oct. 8 and 22. The workshops are free and open to the community; anyone may attend a workshop on either date and can drop in at any time during the events.

Bilingual financial aid staff will assist students in completing applications for the 2023-2024 school-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Students can also access information about basic needs support (food, clothing and housing assistance), tutoring, academic counseling, mental health services and other student services.
AB 132 now requires school districts to confirm seniors have completed the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application before graduating in 2023. Cash for College events can help students get ahead.
For more information, visit vcccd.edu/cash4college.

Moorpark College
Oct. 8
Oct. 22
9 a.m. – noon
Fountain Hall Atrium
7075 Campus Road, Moorpark
For info: Contact the Moorpark College Financial Aid Office at (805) 378-1462 or mcfa@vcccd.edu.

Oxnard College
Oct. 8
Oct. 22
9 a.m. – noon
Oxnard College Student Services Building
4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard
For info: Contact the Oxnard College Financial Aid Office at (805) 678-5828 or ocfinaid@vcccd.edu.

Ventura College
Oct. 8
9 a.m. – noon
Ventura College Learning Resource Center
4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura

Ventura College East Campus
Oct. 22
9 a.m. – noon
957 Faulkner Road, Unit 106, Santa Paula
For info: Contact the Ventura College and Ventura College East Campus Financial Aid Office at (805) 289-6369 or vcfinancialaid@vcccd.edu.

About Ventura County Community College District
The Ventura County Community College District is a member of the 116-campus California Community College system and serves approximately 30,000 students annually. The District's three colleges — Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura — offer programs in general education for degrees and certificates, transfer to four-year colleges and universities, career technical education and provide opportunities to engage in co-curricular campus activities. For more information, visit www.vcccd.edu.

Media Contact:
Patti Blair
Director, Public Affairs and Marketing
Ventura County Community College District
communications@vcccd.edu

Moorpark College is partnering with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, who is known as Five for Fighting, to host the “Concert for the Cats” benefit.

Proceeds from the concert will assist in the completion of America’s Teaching Zoo’s Tiger Retreat Habitat for Bengal tigers Neil and Karma. The new exhibit will include two sections for Neil and Karma with a connecting bridge that zoo visitors will be able to walk under.

Moorpark College Music department students will open the show at 5 p.m. in the Moorpark College Campus Quad.

VIP tickets for the fundraiser include an exclusive pre-show photo-op meet-and-greet with Ondrasik at 4:30 p.m., a tour of America’s Teaching Zoo with animal interactions, refreshments and reserved seating for the concert.

Dr. Brian Moncelli from NASA/JPL will discuss the Mars Rover Perseverance and with its onboard instrumentation package SherLOC and Watson. These instruments will investigate past micro-bionic life and Martian geology. This will be an exciting and fact filled slide show/lecture! The meeting is in the Moorpark College Forum [Applied Arts Building] masks optional.

This Family Friendly event is FREE and recommended for ages 12 and up.