2015 Ojai Studio Artists Tour Planned for October 10-12

The 32nd annual self-guided Ojai Studio Artists Tour is Columbus Day weekend, October 10, 11 & 12. 

Fifty artist studios throughout the breathtaking Ojai Valley will be open each day from 10am to 5pm. Artist demonstrations proved so popular last year they'll be expanded in 2015 with the Demonstration Schedule distributed in advance.

Another highlight is the special Pre-Tour Program at 7pm on Friday, October 9th.
for locals and early arrivals. Led by an OSA artist, the program introduces the work of each Tour artist and is designed to help people plan their personal Tour schedules.

Also popular, Saturday's Dessert Reception and live music event, open (free) to all Tour artists and ticket-holders. The event features a raffle of beautiful baskets filled with original art and fine local products, such as Ojai honey, olive oil and lavender.

Proceeds from the Tour and Art Basket Raffle fund OSA's "Artreach Program" of youth art scholarships and funding for community arts needs.

Tour tickets are $30 in advance, $35 day of event, $20/person for groups of 10 or more, $15 for students, 17 & under free, and cover studio visits all three days and admission to Saturday's Dessert Reception. Tickets and Tour brochures will be available starting in May at ojaistudioartists.org.

The Ojai Studio Artists Tour has a rich legacy , from early days that included the celebrated Beatrice Wood, Horace Bristol and Otto and Vivica Heino, to today's membership of distinguished, award-winning artists. Come see why leading critics and media describe the Ojai Studio Artists as "world-class," and the Tour, "a rare experience" - wihile the growing influx of stylish shops and trendy restaurants only adding to Ojai's unique "destination appeal."

4th Annual Cars at the Rock Classic Car Show in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, September 27th

The 4th annual CARS AT THE ROCK classic car show will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at The Rock Community Church and Hillcrest Christian School, 384 Erbes Road, (corner of Erbes and Hillcrest), Thousand Oaks.

Along with a variety of classic cars from pre-1980 and a special interest class, the show will boast a live DJ, children's game booths, face painting.  Visitors can also participate in the hour-long church service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Food trucks, including the popular Grilled Cheese Truck, will be available at this fun, family event.

For more information visit www.rockcarshow.com. Free admission!

Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise Golf Tourney and Poker Tourney on Monday, October 5th

The Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise is holding its 29th Annual Golf Tournament Monday, October 5 at the North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Dr. Westlake Village.

Following the golf tournament and an awards dinner, the Rotary Club will be hosting its 2nd Annual Poker Tournament. Proceeds from the two events will support local community-based organizations and charities as well as K9s for Warriors.

The golf tournament begins at 9:00 a.m. and includes breakfast, green fees and cart, lunch, refreshments on the course, reception/silent auction and the awards dinner. The cost is $250 per golfer or $950 for a foursome. Dinner only is $65 per person.

The Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament begins at 6:30 p.m., also at the North Ranch Country Club. The cost per poker tournament player is $150. For more information and to register, go to www.sunriserotarygolfer.com for the golf tournament and www.sunriserotarypoker.com for the poker tournament.

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.

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