Gold Coast Veterans Foundation 10th Annual Golf Tournament in Camarillo on October 26th

Community members, veterans, business and civic leaders are invited to participate in the 10th annual Gold Coast Veterans Foundation (GCVF), Golf Tournament and Reception in Support of Veterans. Tee time is 9:00 a.m. on October 26, 2015 at the Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo. GCVF, a nonprofit 501(c)3, is dedicated to helping all veterans throughout the Gold Coast of Southern California area reach their full potential as productive, independent, and responsible citizens.

GCVF is a pioneer in its approach to helping America’s servicemen and women and in 2013, it opened the first-of-its-kind Veterans Connection in Ventura County. This one-stop-shop provides veterans resource coordinators to tailor support to each veteran and their family members.  GCVF partners with many veteran service providers to improve access to programs and opportunities. These service providers work closely together to ensure veterans and their families receive the assistance they need in a community-based environment that coordinates public and private sector services for veterans. 

GCVF connects veterans to the programs, services and opportunities they need as well as connecting the community to our veterans.  GCVF connects veterans through their Veterans Connection with support to local campus Veterans Resource Centers such as at Cal State University Channel Islands, support to the Veterans Home and service providers such as Turning Point Foundation and Reins of H.O.P.E through the Veterans Fund.  GCVF connects the community through an engagement plan that includes outreach activities and provides facilities and materials to the Ventura County Veterans Memorial, the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Open House in Oxnard, the Military Retiree Town hall meeting at Naval Base Ventura County, Veterans Exhibits at local museums and the Ventura County Stand Down that assists homeless veterans. In addition, GCVF was an important partner in the establishment of a Veterans Court in Ventura County. This Court is a forward-thinking program that gives our current warriors who have difficulty transitioning back into society an opportunity to be reintegrated rather than incarcerated. Not only does this help the veteran and their family, there are tremendous benefits for our community.

GCVF is seeking businesses and individuals to sponsor the tournament through a tax-deductible monetary contribution, and by signing up to play in the tournament. Every donation helps GCVF in fulfilling its mission. All contributions to GCVF are considered a gift and are tax deductible as allowed by law (EIN 27-2105467). Information on sponsorships and tournament registration is available on the GCVF website.

About the Gold Coast Veterans Foundation

The Gold Coast Veterans Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is dedicated to assisting veterans throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties to gain the knowledge, tools, skills, and support they need to lead productive, fulfilling lives. Since its founding in 2005, GCVF has made a positive impact on the lives more than 40,000 veterans and their families. For more information visit GCVF Facebook page, the GCVF.org website or call (805) 482-6550.

2nd Annual Camarillo Rotary "Biking, Brews & BBQ" on Saturday, September 12th

Join the fun at the 2nd annual Camarillo Rotary “Biking, Brews & BBQ“ on September 12.  There are courses for all levels: 20, 56 and 100 miles.  Starting at Freedom Park near Camarillo Airport, the event is open to individuals, families and teams with rest stops and full SAG support.  The post-event celebration dinner will feature local micro-brews a nd a BBQ.  Proceeds support local charities through the Camarillo Rotary Foundation.  For more information and to register, visit www.active.com or www.camarillorotaryridingforserviceaboveself.com.

Rotary International is a volunteer service organization of business and professional leaders.  Rotarians volunteer locally and internationally to alleviate hunger, improve health, provide education, promote peace and eradicate polio under the motto “Service Above Self”.  Camarillo has two Rotary clubs that meet Wednesday noon 

Special Olympics Torch Run and Ceremony in Thousand Oaks on Friday, July 17th

On July 17, 2015, the Flame of Hope, the official torch for the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015, will be carried through the City of Thousand Oaks, with a ceremony to be held at the Civic Arts Plaza front lawn, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd. at 1:15 pm.

Speaking at the ceremony will be Thousand Oaks Police Chief Tim Hagel and Special Olympic athlete and Final Leg runner Nigel Davis.

Join the City of Thousand Oaks in welcoming the law enforcement officers who serve as the Guardians of the Flame of Hope and the Special Olympic athletes as they participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg. Law Enforcement officers and Special Olympic athletes are selected by their respective Special Olympics programs to be one of the 126 Final Leg Team members based on their dedication and commitment to the Special Olympics movement.

Community members are encouraged to join the celebration alongside law enforcement to express support for these athletes! Throughout the journey of the Final Leg, law enforcement officers from around the world will be spreading the message of acceptance and inclusion for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Thousand Oaks is Host Town for Special Olympic athletes from the countries of Mongolia, San Marino, St. Vincent and The Grenadines, and Tajikistan.

The Flame of Hope will complete its journey on July 25th when the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg team carries it into the Opening Ceremony of the 2015 World Games and it ignites the cauldron at the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, site of the 1932 and '84 Olympics Opening Ceremony.

The public will be able to see daily photographs, videos and read reports of the Flame of Hope’s journey online at: LETR-FinalLeg.org and on social with #FinalLeg2015 on Facebook and @LETRforSO on Twitter.

For more information on the 2015 Special Olympics World Games, including volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.LA2015.org and on social with #ReachUpLA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.      

The Dog Days of Summer Golf Tournament in Moorpark on Monday, August 17th

The 22nd Annual Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise and Simi Valley Police Foundation Golf Tournament promises to be more exciting than ever! “The Dog Days Of Summer” will take place on Monday, August 17, 2015 at the Moorpark Country Club.

We hope you will join us fo a fun day of golf with friends and associates to benefit the Simi Valley Police Foundation K-9 Team as we enjoy The Dog Days of Summer!

For additional sponsorship or tournament information, please contact Bill Klepper via email at bill@goklepper.com, call 1-855-4-SVPF-00, or visit www.svpf.org.

2015 Ventura County Walk Like MADD 5K in Camarillo on Saturday, July 11th

WALK LIKE MADD is your chance to do something about drunk driving in our community. This year, thousands of people in over 60 cities around the nation will participate in 5k events to eliminate drunk driving from our roadways. The Ventura County Walk Like MADD 5K is planned for Saturday, July 11th at Village at the Park, 152 Westpark Court, Camarillo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.walklikemadd.org/ventura to learn more and sign up.

Art Walk 2015 in Thousand Oaks Planned for the Weekend of June 6th-7th

ArtWalk '15 takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 6th and 7th 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 100 artists will have their work on display and for sale.

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. Food trucks, children’s hands-on art tent, fine arts raffle booth, and live music will be on hand. Also visit cvam.us/events.html.

Healthy Kids Week at Miller Family YMCA Newbury Park April 20-26

6th Annual Santa Monica Mountains Science Festival in Agoura on Saturday, April 25th

The 6th Annual Santa Monica Mountains Science Festival, sponsored by the National Park Service in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the Children's Nature Institute, Santa Monica Mountains Fund, UCLA LA Kretz Center for CA Conservation Science, and NatureBridge. will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 10 am to 4 pm at Paramount Ranch.

There are activities for people of all ages, including talks, hands-on demonstrations, nature walks, family activities, live animal displays, and a chance to meet and talk with the scientists. Food vendors will be on site.

Come out and explore the natural and cultural resources within the Santa Monica Mountains and learn about the scientific research that helps us all better understand and protect those resources!

Paramount Ranch is located at 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills

Directions

From 101 Freeway, exit Kanan Rd. Go south towards the ocean. Make a left on Cornell Road. Continue for 2 miles. The entrance to Paramount Ranch is on the right.

More info at www.nps.gov/samo/sciencefestival.htm

19th Annual Camarillo Hospice Spring Garden Tour on Sunday, May 3rd

The 19th Annual Camarillo Hospice Spring Garden Tour takes place on Sunday, May 3rd from noon to 4pm. Event includes beautiful gardens, boutique, opportunity drawings, music, art and more!

Tickets available from Camarillo Hospice, 400 Rosewood Avenue, #102, at locations highlighted at www.camarillohospice.org/gardentour.html or by contacting the hospice at 805.389.6870 or www.camarillohospice.org.  The Camarillo Hospice is a volunteer hospice and grief support center.

2015 Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride in Westlake Village on Saturday, March 28th

Ride 2 Recovery is produced by the Fitness Challenge, a 501(c)3 in partnership with the Military and VA Volunteer Service Office to benefit mental and physical rehabilitation programs for our country’s wounded veterans and healing heroes that features cycling as the core activity.

In its 4th year for Ride 2 Recovery, the Honor Ride on Saturday, March 28, 2015. This year there will be two separate rides running concurrently from 2815 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village:

Nicknamed the Circle of Death, the 1st Annual Bear Claw (7 Canyon Climb) will see the riders travel up and down 103 miles clockwise through the beautiful, scenic Santa Monica Mountains. By the time the riders finish, they will have ascended 12,000 ft. over some of the toughest, steepest, and most infamous climbs. The 7 devils include the Decker PCH, Little Sycamore, Deer Creek, Potrero, Hidden Valley, Westlake Decker and Latigo. 

Formerly the Honor Ride Agoura Hills, The Honor Ride Los Angeles will be a beautiful ride through Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks with rest stops and lunch post-race.  Bring family and friends out for this 25 mile ride on bike-friendly streets. There will also be an intermediate 55 mile route.

Learn more and register at www.ride2recovery.com/honorRide.php.