Events throughout Ventura County and surrounding areas! Click here for events by category/title or here for calendar format. New events added daily. Community events of broad public interest can be submitted here.
Volunteer this summer at the Camarillo Library and become part of the Summer Storytime with Teens by attending this workshop on Saturday,June 2, 10am – 12pm. For more information, check the Camarillo Public Library website at www.camarillolibrary.org or call 805-388-5222.
The Camarillo Ranch Foundation is pleased to present the following "Tales at the Ranch" Series for 2012. Each program will be on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 P.M. at the Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo. For info visit www.camarilloranch.org or call 805 389-8182. $5 to non-members; free to CRF members.
June 20-Ron Fischer As author of "Barns of Ventura County," Ron Fischer will discuss the architecture, uses and ownership of various barns throughout the county. Special attention will be given to the Camarillo Ranch Barn.
July 18-Camarillo White Horses The Camarillo White Horse Association along with their beautiful White Horses will be visiting the Ranch. Hear the latest news about the young colts and fillies. Enjoy seeing the majestic animals at their ancestral home.
August 15-Master Gardeners and Ice Cream Social Tour the lovely Camarillo Ranch gardens with the Master Gardeners. Discussion will include succulents, native plants and the hummingbird and butterfly gardens. Afterwards enjoy a dish of ice cream and the ambiance of a summer night at the Ranch.
Sue Stonehouse and Pam MacCallum present their 4th Annual Rolling for Pink fundraising event on Saturday, June 23rd. Proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). BCRF's mission is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide, and increasing public awareness.
Registration will open on May 16th and is limited to 300 participants. The event will take place in Santa Rosa Valley, held outside, rain or shine, beginning at 1 p.m. Game includes 3 rounds of Bunko and each round will include 6 games. The grand prize winner gets a cash prize!! There will also be a silent auction, raffle, appetizers and drinks at the event. All net proceeds donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Regal Theaters presents its Summer Movie Express 2012. Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During this 9-week festival, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only a dollar ($1) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am.
“Inside the Author’s Story” Monthly Talk at Camarillo Public Library
Discover Ventura County’s local authors each month! Meet them in person as they discuss their story, their books, writing processes, and publishing. This new monthly program kicks-off January 24 at 7pm at the Camarillo Public Library with Wendy Dager, author of “I Murdered the PTA.” February 28, author Sally Carpenter will discuss her book, “The Baffled Beatlemaniac Caper: Sandy Fairfax Teen Idol Mysteries.” Everyone is welcome to join in this FREE program at the Camarillo Public Library’s Community Room, at 4101 Las Posas Road in Camarillo. For additional information on this program or any other programs and events, call 805.388.5222 or visit www.camarillolibrary.org.
Two Great Meadowlark Service League Events Coming July 28th and 29th
A Taste of Camarillo Wine Auction Gala & Dinner is Saturday, July 28th from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Presented by Meadowlark Service League, this special event is held at the amazing Red Barn at the Camarillo Ranch. It includes a live auction of fine and rare wines plus a gourmet dinner and live music Reservations required. $70 per person. 805.388.7158 or visit www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com
Meadowlark Service League’s 25th Annual A Taste of Camarillo Wine & Food Festival is Sunday, July 29th from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Spend an afternoon sampling fine wines & gourmet foods. Enjoy live entertainment, boutique shopping, silent auction & opportunity drawing. Tickets $75 in advance and $85 at the door. A weekend pass for both events is $135. 805.388.7158 or visit www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com/taste.shtml
The Muda-palooza 5k Mud Run, the Greatest Show on Dirt, is planned for Saturday June 23rd, 2012 at Camarillo Airport in conjunction with Ventura County Greek Festival and Beer Fest. Party all day... Costumes, Awards, Music, Open to age 13 and up, Individuals and Teams. If you are into fun and partying more than grueling exercise, then the 9:00 and 10:30 mud and obstacle runs are for you. The World Famous Boot Camp Challenge is 9:15 and 10:45. 20 Obstacles await. $45.00 registers you for either event. Visit Muda-palooza.com to register or for further information.
The 34th Annual Ventura County Greek Festival, held next to the Camarillo Airport, takes place June 22nd through 24th this year. The event is presented by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and features live Greek music, folk dancing, food, delicious pastries and baklava, vendors and a kids' play area. The food at this event is DELICIOUS! And we got to see Nia Vardalos there two years ago :> This is a wonderful, yet low key, community event.
Festival times are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday the 22nd, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m on the 23rd and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday the 24th. Check www.vcgreekfestival.org or call 805.482.1273 for more information. The address of the church is 400 Skyway Drive in Camarillo (Los Posas exit towards the airport).
Admission is $3 and kids 12 and under are FREE...but print out the coupon at www.vcgreekfestival.org/CouponPage.htm for FREE admission for up to 6 people.
The 32nd Annual Wings over Camarillo Airshow will take place at the Camarillo Airport on August 18th and 19th.
The Camarillo Wings Association will host the WWII 325th Fighter Group “Checkertail Clan” during its 67th Annual Reunion at this year’s “Wings Over Camarillo” Air Show.The "Checkertails" are a legendary unit with more air victories and fewer losses than any other in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. All three of their WWII aircraft; the P-40 Warhawk, the P-47 Thunderbolt and the P-51 Mustang will be making an appearance at this years "Wings Over Camarillo" Air Show.
The Camarillo-Somis Pleasant Valley Lions Club is hosting the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Camarillo High School, 4660 Mission Oaks Boulevard, from 4 p.m. until the fireworks end (the show begins at 9 p.m.). Admission is $2 and free for kids 5 and under. Proceeds benefit local charities.
Live entertainment, Jolly Jumps 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. The Lions club will be selling Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream and Kettle Corn.
To learn more about the Pleasant Valley Lions Club, visit www.pvlions.org.
The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District is hosting a series of free outdoor movies on Friday nights in June, July and August at 4 different parks. Refreshments available for purchase. Movies start when it gets dark (generally 8-9PM)! Visit www.pvrpd.org for more information. The lineup is below.
The Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District is hosting its 50th Anniversary Celebration Event on Friday August 3rd & Saturday, August 4th at Pleasant Valley Fields, 152 Westpark Court, Camarillo.
Free to the Community!
Friday, August 3rd: 5PM: Free hot dogs, showing of Adventures of Tin Tin, kid zone activities, car show and coed/women's fast pitch softball games.
Saturday, August 4th: 10AM to 10PM: One Mile Morning Family Fun Run & One Mile Jog with your Dog, Celebrity Autograph Booth & Local Dignitary Dunk Tank, Arts, Crafts, & Food Vendors, Live Entertainment, Inflatable Attractions & Carnival Rides, LA Kings Chariot Patrol - Roller Hockey Rink, Shot Contest & Mascot, Chivas Soccer Club - Challenges & Prizes and Touch -a- Truck, BINGO Tent, and Much More!
The Camarillo Arts Council presents the 2012 Summer Concert and Film Series at Constitution Park in Camarillo at the corner of Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo. All events are on Saturday nights. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m and films at 8 p.m. Events are FREE but audience donations are encouraged as they are a major source of funding. Call 805.987.7847 or visit www.camarilloartscouncil.org for more information.
The 13th Annual Camarillo-Somis Pleasant Valley Lions Club and Ventura County Sheriff's K9 Unit 10K, 5K and 1K runs will take place at 201 Camarillo Ranch Road in Camarillo on Sunday, September 23rd. The event starts at 8 a.m.
Awards will be given to the top 3 males and females overall and by age groups. Kids 12 & under in the 1K Cub Run will get a commemorative medal for their participation. Parents are welcome to participate.
Camarillo Old Town 2012 Cruise Nights will be held the 4th Friday of the month from April through September 2012, 5pm to 8pm! This year's dates are April 27th, May 25th, June 22nd, July 27th, Aug 24th, and Sept 28th on Ventura Road between Elm and Fir Streets.
Cruise Nights are free, fun for the entire family, and a great way to spend a spring or summer evening. With 200+ classic cars, live music, and terrific stores and eateries in Old Town, there’s something for everyone. Call 805.443.9219 for more information.
The Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair is a large community celebration in Old Town Camarillo along Ventura Boulevard to be held July 13th through 15th. This well orchestrated event includes carnival rides, food and crafts vendors, entertainment, car show, kids' activities, carnival rides and a beer and wine garden. We've been to this event a number of times and we always enjoy the live music and carnival setting.
For more information and event details/schedule, visit www.CamarilloFiesta.org or call 805.764.5066. For event location click here.
Fairy Tales in the Park is a series of free, live theatrical performances geared toward children ages 3 to 10. John and Roxanne Diesel co-founded Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors performing free fairy tales for the young and young at heart. The troupe’s love of children’s theatre has led them to perform every May through September since 1995 all over Ventura County.
The troupe's goal is to create an environment where families can introduce live theatre to their children in a casual setting at the right price – free! All Fairy Tales in the Park performances are held outdoors in a variety of venues and is always free of charge, though the players pass the hat to help cover costuming and travel costs, donations are always voluntary.
Most venues do not have shade, so sunscreen and hats are appropriate. Bring water, juice, snacks, picnics. Blankets and low-slung chairs are recommended. Please leave doggies at home (not that they don't love them). The shows are designed to run approximately 45 minutes, which coincides with the attention span of the target age group, 3-10 year olds.
THE 2012 LINEUP:
Peter Pan
Cinderella: Bippity, Boppity, Oops!
Beauty and the Beast
Three Billy Goats Gruff
Chicken Little
LOCATIONS
Simi Valley (Shows at 4pm): Rancho Simi Bicentennial Amphitheatre (Erringer & Royal)
The 19th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival, to be held Sunday, June 3rd, once again expects to break attendance records as word has spread far and wide about this top-notch, entertaining, fun-filled afternoon. Hosted by the Zarley and Van Huisen Families, admission to the event includes samplings from restaurants, wineries, breweries, caterers, bakeries, specialty shops, coffee and tea vendors, among others from Northern California to the Conejo Valley, as well as continuous entertainment throughout the day and a large silent auction.
All proceeds from the Wine & Food Festival will go to Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families – the largest nonprofit provider of children’s mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties whose mission is to provide hope and help to abused, neglected, or at-risk children. Last year, with 4,000 guests in attendance, the Festival raised over $310,000 toward the $2.6 million that Casa Pacifica needed to raise in donations to meet its annual operating budget.
Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families is a crisis-care and residential treatment facility for abused, neglected, or at-risk children in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The agency is the largest non-profit provider of children’s mental health services in both counties and along with its campus-based programs administers a number of community-based programs which are designed with the intent to strengthen families and keep children in their homes. For more information about Casa Pacifica visit its website www.casapacifica.org or call the Development Department at (805) 445-7800.
Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 10:18PM 
