Air National Guard Band of the Southwest Free Concert in Port Hueneme on June 30

The Air National Guard Band of the Southwest’s 2013 Southern California Summer Concert tour will present a free concert in Oceanview Pavilion’s Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach located at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme. The concert will be 3:00 pm Sunday June 30. It is sponsored by the Oceanview Pavilion’s Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach.

The thirty-member Air National Guard concert band is a celebration of American music!  Under the direction of Captain Vu Nguyen, the band performs music by Aaron Copland, John Phillip Sousa, and other favorites. A highlight of every concert is the showcase of patriotic and popular melodies specially arranged to feature their exciting vocalists. 

A maximum of four tickets are available for each household.  For tickets call our Box office (805) 986-4818 or you may pick up tickets at our office 575 E. Surfside Dr. Port Hueneme.  For more information, please visit our website: www.oceanviewinfo.com

We are very proud and honored to be a part of such an event and I am hoping that with your help together we can promote this amazing concert to the communities of Ventura County.

"California Rocks" Gem & Mineral Show at Ventura County Fairgrounds May 31 to June 2

The 76th Annual Statewide Show of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies takes place at Ventura County Fairgrounds on  May 31 through June 2 for "California Rocks!," the 76th annual statewide show and convention of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS). The show will be open to the general public. Hours are 10am to 5pm Fri/Sat and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. Adults $5, seniors (60+) and military (with ID) $4, ages 13 to 17 $3 and kids 12 and under are free with paid adult.  Visit www.cfms2013.com for more information.

Throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona are 110 gem and mineral societies, including three right here in Ventura County: the Ventura Gem & Mineral Society, the Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society, and the Conejo Gem & Mineral Club. Most hold their own, small shows. Collectively, these groups are joined under the umbrella of the CFMS, and once a year, they come together for what's often described as "the Super Bowl of gem shows" within the state of California.

The setting for the show circulates around the state, and this is the first time in 5 years that it returns to Ventura County, with the Ventura, Oxnard, and Conejo societies (or the "Tri-Clubs of Ventura County") serving as show hosts.

This year’s “Super Bowl” has been entitled California Rocks! to highlight gems, minerals, and fossils from our home state.  A beautiful gold specimen will be one of the featured displays.  Discovered by a young girl in Placer County in 1871, the California Golden Bear gold nugget is one of the official emblems of the CFMS.  Normally housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History, it will be on temporary display at the show, alongside samples of our state gemstone (sapphire-blue benitoite), our state rock (satiny green serpentine), and our state fossil (the saber- toothed cat).

In keeping with our show theme of California Rocks!, included is material unique to our state, such as two exhibits of our state gemstone benitoite, local polished agates from the Santa Monica Mountains, Monterey jade from Jade Cove, Ventura County fossils, California geodes, gemstones from tourmaline mines of San Diego County, and fossils and minerals collected during southern California field trips sponsored by the local gem and mineral societies.  We’ll also have two displays specifically related to old-time gold prospecting in California and California mining.

The Anacapa building will about 100 competitive and non-competitive cases from the entire federation as well as the AFMS (American Federation of Mineral Societies). That means some of the best collections in the whole United States.

This Show will take up the two largest buildings at the fairgrounds plus an additional building for the Speaker Program. San Miguel Hall will be filled to overflowing with over 40 select dealers that will have something for everyone - jewelry, gemstones, fossils, meteorites, books, tools and sculptures, along with anything remotely related to the hobby.

Sunrise Staff Raises a Racket for Alzheimer's in Westlake Village on Friday, June 21st

Local Women’s Tennis Tournament Brings Attention to Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Association has declared June 21, 2013 The Longest Day honoring those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Organized teams across the nation will raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research doing activities they enjoy during this sunrise-to-sunset event.  Here in Westlake Village, Sunrise Senior Living is doing their part by hosting a women’s tennis tournament/luncheon  Raise a Racket for Alzheimer’s, at the Westlake Village Inn and Tennis Club from 9am to 3pm.

Physical Therapist Asst. Donna Eberstein chairs the first annual Raise a Racket for Alzheimer’s. She says: “I have been working for years with patients who have been afflicted with Alzheimer’s and have seen first hand how difficult this is for both the patients and their families.  I love playing tennis, so I had an idea to include the community in a effort to raise awareness and funds for research for Alzheimer’s disease.”

The day begins under the tent at Sunrise Senior Living Westlake Village with continental breakfast provided by Vitas Innovative Hospice Care. Then players head to the courts for the tournament.  After tennis, players and others will gather at the beautiful Westlake Village Inn for a luncheon event, emceed by TV personality Lissa Coffey. There will be prizes, raffles, special guest speakers, boutique shopping and more. Dr Gilbert Rishton will be joining us speaking on Alzheimer’s Drug Development News & Preventive Measures: Foods/Supplements.

Those interested in attending may sign up for the tournament or purchase tickets for the luncheon.  Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. Online registration is available at: www.sunrisewlv.com   

Raise a Racket for Alzheimer’s sponsors include Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Foremost Home Health Care, Inc., Sunrise Senior Living Westlake Village. Sponsorship information is available at: www.sunrisewlv.com.  All proceeds go to directly Central Coast Alzheimer's Association.  Tax ID# 77-0006745

Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association advances research to end Alzheimer's and dementia while enhancing care for those living with the disease. For more information go to: www.alz.org

Contact:

Sharon Schoenberger 805-557-1100 (Westlakevillage.dos@sunriseseniorliving.com)

Donna Eberstein 805-300-3300 (dleberstein@gmail.com)

Tower 2 Tower Stair Climb Fundraiser in Oxnard on Saturday, June 1st

Tower 2 Tower Stair Climb Hosted By Oxnard Fire Explorer Post 9244 planned for Saturday, June 1st at Topa Financial Plaza Towers, 300 East Esplanade Drive Oxnard. Check in starts at 8am. 36 stories up and 14 stories down! Location? The beautiful Oxnard Topa Financial Plaza Towers. The first tower in the climb is a Class A – 14 story high-rise. The second is a Class A – 21 story high rise. Both are guaranteed to challenge even the best and provide each participant with the experience of seeing the amazing Oxnard Plains from a view that only a select few have ever been able to boast seeing!

Participants will start by heading 14 stories up the shorter Brown Tower, then cross the top floor and go back down the opposite side of the building. They will then cross the parking lot and begin the ascent of the North Stairwell in the Larger Tower #2. Upon reaching the top of the 22nd floor participants will exit onto the roof. Here, there will be time to get a drink of water and enjoy the view. Up to this date this location has been classified "Restricted Access" and only frequented by Fire Personnel. A photo will be taken to document each incredible accomplishment as well as our gratitude for supporting Oxnard Explorer Post 9244. We will then kindly put you in the elevator for a relaxing ride back down to Public Safety Days and your enthusiastic supporters! Times will be given at the Winners Circle. Along with the event is of course our Public Safety Day. There will be Fire Trucks, Police, K9’s, Search and Rescue, Hazmat Teams, Military, Sports Vendor Reps and many others to show, interact, and explain their roles in safety as well as fitness and health for our community.

Register at this Active.com link.

History Days 2013 at Strathearn Park in Simi Valley on Saturday, June 15th

HISTORY DAYS 2013 at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum in Simi Valley is planned for Saturday, June 15th from 10 am to 4 pm. Scavenger hunts for kids, musical performances by a barbershop quartet plus a one-man band and living history reenactments are examples of some of the family oriented activities in store.

Throughout the day there will be ongoing activities, displays and demonstrations to engage men, women and children.

To celebrate the completed restoration of the old Bañaga Barbershop building, visitors can go back in time by getting haircuts from barbers on hand who will work just for tips!

Wander around the 6 acre park to check out antique cars, vintage tractors, and farm equipment. 

Blacksmith horseshoeing and amateur radio demonstrations are also slated. 

Dances will be performed by Ballet Folklorico de México and gymnastics by Imagymnation Team – both are children’s troupes.  A kids craft corner will provide hands-on projects.

Vendors will offer items including original art on painted-carved gourds and handcrafted pottery.

All historic buildings will be open for self-guided tours, with docents on hand to answer questions.

Food will be available for purchase from the Kiwanis ChucKwagon.

All performances and activities are included in the entrance price of $7 for anyone over age 5 however families are $20 maximum.  Entrance is free to our active military and dependents with military ID. 

Proceeds support educational and preservation programs of the Simi Valley Historical Society at Strathearn Park.

The park is located at 137 Strathearn Place (behind the new Target store on Tierra Rejada).  For more information call 805-526-6453 or visit: www.simihistory.com

Conejo Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale in Thousand Oaks June 7-9

The Conejo Orchid Society is pleased to announce its annual Orchid Show and Sale at the Thousand Oaks Public Library, June 7 - 9. This free event will be an opportunity for the community to learn about orchids and the Conejo Orchid Society and to try their hand at growing some of the most beautiful and unusual plants in the world.

This annual event includes an exhibit of members’ orchids, and a wide range of inexpensive, easy to grow orchids for sale. Several hundred orchids from local and Hawaiian orchid nurseries will be available, most in bud or in bloom. Many of these plants can be successfully grown outdoors in Southern California. Other orchids and “companion plants” such as succulents and tillandsias grown by Conejo Orchid Society members will also be on sale. Demonstrations will show how to divide and repot orchids and other aspects of orchid care. Society members will be available to provide guidance on how best to grow your new orchids and to answer any questions that you have.

Orchid society annual show and sale will be held at the Thousand Oaks Public library June 7-9. Community way to learn about orchids and growing them. Many unusual orchids from members collections will be exhibited.   Help in answering any questions by experienced members will also  be available.  Also inexpensive orchids from local and Hawaiian growers will be for sale. The Thousand Oaks Public Library is located at 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.

Hours are Friday, June 7 noon to 6pm,  Saturday, June 8 10am to 5 pm and Sunday, June 9 1pm to 3pm.

Culture demonstrations will be Fri. 1pm, Sat 11am and 1pm.

For more information, please call 805-492-6794 or visit us at www.ConejoOrchidSociety.org

Art Walk 2013 in Thousand Oaks Planned for the Weekend of June 1st-2nd

ArtWalk '13 takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 1st and 2nd from 10 am to 5 pm at The Bank of America Building at Hillcrest and Wilbur Streets in Thousand Oaks.  ArtWalk is a two day, juried, fine arts and designer crafts outdoor exhibition presented by the Conejo Valley Art Museum with the assistance of the Conejo Recreation and Park District. Over 150 artists will have their work on display and for sale.

The event draws more than 18,000 spectators. The museum extends the opportunity for all distinguished artists, designers and crafts persons to exhibit their finest work in this celebrated event. Proceeds of ArtWalk go to the building and endowment funds. FREE admission and parking. Call 805.492.8778 for more information.  There will also be food and beverages for sale, live music and childrens' hand on art activities. Also visit cvam.us/events.html.

Thursday Night Laughs Live Comedy at Muvico Theater in Thousand Oaks

Thursday Night Laughs is a monthly comedy show hosted by comedian Jason Love at Muvico Theater in Thousand Oaks. The show takes place in one of the premier theaters. Tickets include free popcor, and there is no drink minimum. Shows start at 8pm.

Upcoming shows are as follows:

May 30: Dana Eagle, J. Chris Newberg and Lucas Dick (yes, Andy Dick's son!)

Learn more and buy tickets at www.muvico.com/laughs.aspx

Summer Exhibitions and Programs at Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard

Christine Morla - FluorescencesCarnegie Art Museum Summer Exhibitions and Programs

June 9 - August 18, 2013 Exhibitions:

Kaleidoscopic Gaze-Christine Morla
A smart looking series of mixed-media paintings celebrating the City’s diverse cultural landscape. Each painting owes its impact to recycling, being woven from thin strips of packaging from Filipino snack foods. Morla uses cast-off materials collected from neighborhoods and fields to give industrial detritus renewed life. She will also do a special installation using the Museum’s classical interior. Christine Morla is an art instructor at Oxnard College.

Diffusion: Paintings of Blinding Light by Kevin Short
Recent paintings of the disorienting and brilliant effects of sunlight on ocean breaks and beaches. A surfer raised in Goleta, Short is considered an integral observer and portrayer of surf culture with considerable expertise in contemporary impressionism. His respect and continued interest in a healthy, sustainable ocean and shoreline is inherent in his paintings of the California coast. Short’s published series, Trestles, visually points out the beauty and fragility of the San Mateo Creek Estuary.

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 8, 3-5 pm (museum members free / non-members $5)

Gallery Talks
Kevin Short - Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 pm
Christin Morla - Thursday, August 1 at 6:30 pm

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Pioneer Jamboree at Stagecoach Inn Newbury Park on Saturday, June 8th

The Stagecoach Inn Museum will hold its Annual Pioneer Jamboree from 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday, June 8th, on the museum’s grounds at 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park.

This celebration of the way we lived, will include music, storytelling, butter churning, crafts, games, gold panning, lemon squeezing, fossil digging, antique toy making and more. The Jamboree will feature 17 hands-on activities to take visitors back to the early days of the Stagecoach Inn, opening in July 1876. The entire museum complex will be open for tours all through the day.

There will be food and beverages for sale, and free parking in Stagecoach Park – enter from Lynn Road just west of Ventu Park Road. Admission: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children/Youths (4-17) $3, Under 3 Free, Family Rate (up to 6) $20.00.  For further information, call the museum at (805) 498-9441.

Summer Block Party and Street Fair at Malibu Country Mart on Sunday, August 11th

The sparkling waves of the Pacific and the sea-scented air gives Malibu an endless summer appeal, and the Malibu Country Mart, Southern California’s premier lifestyle center, celebrates its favorite season with a Summer Block Party. The free, family-friendly street fair starts at 2:00 p.m. on August 11 and will feature an afternoon of live music, activity booths, and an assortment of nostalgic treats.  The event will culminate with the last film screening from the Mart’s Summer Movie Series.

The community event will transform the Malibu Country Mart into a festive street fair, certain to dazzle shoppers, Malibu locals and families with a variety of free entertainment stations throughout the property. Activities include a Rony’s Photo Booth, tarot card readings by Cathy Crystal, caricature portraits, and airbrush and henna tattoos. Fun activities for the younger set include a petting zoo, balloon art, and face painting.  Multiple food vendors will be positioned around the Mart and will offer complimentary carnival treats such as cotton candy, popcorn, funnel cakes, churros, sno cones, candy apples, and ice cream. Music will be provided by Noirfancy and a live steel drum trio.

Bringing the Mart’s Summer Movie Series to a close, the Block Party will end with the screening of its final family-friendly film, The Goonies. The movie will be projected onto a giant outdoor screen starting at 8:15 p.m., or about 15 minutes after sundown, near the children’s playground on the lawn. Guests are encouraged to bring their beach blankets and picnic baskets. For the specific movie titles and additional information about the Summer Movie Series, please visit the Malibu Country Mart’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MalibuCountryMart.

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About the Malibu Country Mart

The Malibu County Mart encompasses six acres of prime real estate in the heart of Malibu. The 67 unique tenants comprised of high-end retail, dining, and service offerings are housed in an eclectic mix of architectural styles including Mediterranean, modern and rustic influences. The structures are complimented by world-class gardens, unique sculptures, outdoor dining and picnic areas, and the popular children’s playground.

3rd Annual Care and Compassion 5K/1K Fun Run in Newbury Park on July 20th

Bring the family for a fun and healthy morning of activity while supporting Mary Health of the Sick Convalescent Hospital in their 3rd Annual Care and Compassion 5K/1K Fun Run at Dos Vientos Park, 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, on Saturday, July 20th. There will be snacks after the run and raffle baskets too!

CLICK HERE to register at Active.com. Events start at 8am. More information at www.maryhealth.com.

10th Annual Channel Islands 4th of July 5K/10K

The 10th Annual Channel Islands 4th of July 5K & 10K benefits the Channel Islands Harbor Foundation. This classic run takes place in the Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard Shores beach community and is flat and fast. Starting line is on west side of Channel Islands Harbor, just north of the Whales Tail Restaurant, 3950 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. Races start at 8 a.m. More information and registration at www.harborrun.com.

Moorpark Military Salsa Festival Planned for Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16

The Moorpark Military Salsa Festival will be an event to embrace our soldiers and veterans for their service. The festival will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 11am to 8pm and Sunday, June 16th from 11am to 6pm at Moorpark College. A sizzling Father's Day weekend full of food, music, fun activities and of course, salsa tasting. Funds raised will benefit a great cause: Welcoming home those sons and daughters who have served in our Military. Adults $12.00 ONLINE ONLY ($15.00 at the door). Seniors/students $9 online only ($12 at the door). Children under 5 free. Active military with ID free. More information at www.moorparksalsafestival.com.

Janss Marketplace Hosts Fireworks Spectacular Event on Thursday, July 4th

JANSS MARKETPLACE FREE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR

Thursday, July 4 from 5 – 9 pm (with fireworks starting at 9pm)

The July 4 Janss Marketplace Fireworks Spectacular will be as spectacular as ever in 2013 in the fountain courtyard and rooftop parking structure with performances by Led ZepAgain and live DJs starting at 5pm. Family fun activities includes balloon twister, face painting and a bounce house. Free admission!

Get your seats early for the best fireworks viewing in the Conejo Valley on the Janss Marketplace parking structure rooftop and at the Fountain Courtyard. The fireworks begin at approximately 9 p.m.

Janss Marketplace is located off the 101 Freeway at Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks! For more information on the event contact Janss Marketplace at 805.495.4662 or visit www.janssmarketplace.net.

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Camarillo High School

The Camarillo-Somis Pleasant Valley Lions Club once again is hosting the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Camarillo High School, 4660 Mission Oaks Boulevard, at 4 p.m., with fireworks starting at 9 p.m. Admission is $2 and free for kids 5 and under. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Live entertainment, jumpers and other kids' activities. Free parking and shuttles. Parking and transportation from the Camarillo Metro/Amtrak station is free! Food, drinks and glow-sticks available or bring your own...no alcohol permitted. Call 805.388.5349 for more details.

To learn more about the Pleasant Valley Lions Club, visit www.pvlions.org.

3rd Annual Mi Casa de Angeles Benefit Fashion Show in Westlake Village on June 29

On Saturday, June 29 from 5-9PM, Mi Casa de Angeles will be hosting its 3rd Annual Benefit Fashion Show in Westlake Village at the 1 Baxter Way building. To purchase tickets, visit micasadeangeles.org/events/upcomingevents.html.  This year there will be live entertainment from a dance studio along with four participating boutiques and several other vendors. Mi Casa de Angeles,founded by 18 year old Westlake Village resident Gabriella Brignardello at the age of 15, is a   501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving education for impoverished children in Peru to thereby empower them with knowledge and give them an opportunity for success. More information at www.micasadeangeles.org.

Meet and Greet Gretchen Rossi of Real Housewives of Orange County and Lisa Vogel at SwimSpot Thousand Oaks on June 27th

Meet & greet Gretchen Rossi of the Real Housewives of Orange County and Swimwear Designer Lisa Vogel at SwimSpot at The Oaks Mall, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, # P022C, Thousand Oaks on Thursday, June 27th from 1-3PM.

Meet Gretchen Rossi, star of the Real Housewives of Orange County and swim designer Lisa Vogel as they celebrate their collaboration sold exclusively at SwimSpot. Enjoy small bites, sips, swim and fun at SwimSpot at The Oaks Mall.

Check out this event on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/events/121826331353367/

For additional questions, please contact Nikki Meier at nikki@swimspot.com or call the store at 805.379.8739.

Annual Conejo Recreation & Park District "Touch-a-Truck" Event on Saturday, June 15th

One of the most popular children's events in the area is the Annual Conejo Recreation & Park District's Touch-a-Truck event in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, June 15th (strategically placed the day before Father's Day every year).

Dozens and dozens of trucks and large vehicles of all shapes and sizes, all at Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 North Moorpark Road, between Thousand Oaks High School and Acorn Acres Park. This is a hugely popular event! Parking at the park fills up pretty quickly, so be prepared to park at the T.O. High School parking lot south of the tennis courts and football field (corner of Moorpark Road and Avenida de Las Flores) and walk a block north up Moorpark Road to Acorn Acres Park.

We have enjoyed this event for years...we've seen a garbage truck, Army truck, stretch limousine, tractor, excavator, dump truck, school bus, fire engine, ambulance, police van, monster truck, bulldozer, police cruiser, motorcycle, you name it. Too many to mention and your kids can check them out first-hand. They let your kids honk the horns, kick the tires, work the controls, blare the sirens, etc.  In other words, bring aspirin!

There are numerous other activities, including kids construction play area, power wheel course, arts and crafts, wash-a-truck, jolly jumps, and a motorized train ride and junk food for sale! Throughout the event you will find live truck demonstrations to consist of water balloons being dropped from the cherry picker, beach balls being unloaded from the dump truck, and even a helicopter landing! Yes, this is an awesome way to spend a Saturday afternoon with Dad on Father's Day weekend! Invite Mom too!

New addition to the 2013 event...Gourmet Food Trucks!

Free admission! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the Conejo Recreation and Park District for more information at 805.381.2793 or visit www.crpd.org.

Summer Nights Music Series at The Oaks Mall on Thursday Nights, Jul 11 to Aug 15

The Oaks Mall is bringing back its Summer Nights Free Live Music Series on the lawn area near the Muvico theater on Thursday nights from 6pm to 8pm.

• July 11: Urban Dread (Reggae)
• July 18: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute)
• July 25: Shoemaker Brothers
• Aug 1: Mrs. Robinson (80's Party Band)
• Aug 8: Red Not Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute)
• Aug 15: Stepping Feet (Dave Mathews Tribute)

Updates at www.shoptheoaksmall.com.

OVER 100 FREE CONCERTS THIS SUMMER AROUND VENTURA COUNTY!