2nd Annual Pet Fair in Camarillo on Saturday, April 14th

Behind the Scenes of the Journal of Ventura County History Free Presentation in Ventura on Thursday, March 1st

How An Early Homestead Family Endured Against the Odds In Our Santa Monica Mountains

Free Presentation with Special Guests: March 1st at 5:30 at Museum

From Malibu to the Ventura County line, the Santa Monica Mountains bring to mind beautiful hiking trails and amazing coastal view homes. But in 1917, when homesteaders Lauretta and John Spurgeon Houston arrived in what is still a remote corner of Ventura County, life was much tougher. Rediscover their story on Thursday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m., when the Museum of Ventura County presents the free lecture The Story Within The Story: Behind the Scenes of the Journal of Ventura County History.

Yerba Buena School 1929: Santa Monica Mountains Photo Courtesy E P Foster Library

The museum’s Research Librarian Charles Johnson takes the audience behind the scenes of the newest publication of the “Journal of Ventura County History,” which focuses on the s

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Bestselling Quilt Author Jennifer Chiaverini at Thousand Oaks Library on March 3rd

Jennifer Neidenbach Chiaverini returns to her hometown on Saturday, March 3 at 1:00 p.m. at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road.  She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series, as well as five collections of quilt patterns inspired by her novels. She has taught writing at Penn State and Edgewood College and designs the Elm Creek Quilts fabric lines from Red Rooster Fabrics. A graduate of Thousand Oaks High School, the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago, she lives with her husband and two sons in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ms. Chiaverini will read excerpts from her latest novel in the Elm Creek Quilt Series - Sonoma Rose - set in the days of Prohibition in Southern California.   Copies of her books will also be for sale and she will be signing copies following her program which begins at 2:00 p.m.  Learn more about Ms. Chiaverini at www.elmcreek.net.

A Quilt Show will begin at 1:00 p.m. with local residents sharing some of their unique patterns and designs.
This program is free and is a Thousand Oaks Library 30th Anniversary event! For more information call the library at 805-449-2660 ext. 7358 or visit www.toaks.org/library .

Founder of FBI's Art Crime Team to Speak at Thousand Oaks Library on Feb 28th

Founder of the FBI's Art Crime Team, Robert K. Wittman, will share some of his exploits and adventures in Thousand Oaks on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.  Mr. Wittman's presentation will be held in the Smith Room, 6:30pm, at the Grant R. Brimhall Thousand Oaks Library.

During his 20-year FBI career, Robert Wittman went deep undercover to infiltrate the d

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Family Fun Day at Woodcrest Preschool in Agoura, Newbury Park on Saturday, Feb 4th

Community Wide FAMILY FUN DAY
at Woodcrest Preschool

www.woodcrestpreschool.com

This Saturday February 4, 2012
11:00am - 1:00pm
Food, Crafts & Fun for the Whole Family!
(Guided Tours at 11:30am & 12:30pm)

Little Hands. Big Smiles. Lifelong Learners.
* Providing the Highest Quality early childhood education,
toddler care, and preschool for more than 40 years!
* Talented preschool directors
* Experienced nurturing teachers

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3rd Annual Santa Monica Mountains Science Festival in Agoura on April 27-28

The 3rd Annual Santa Monica Mountains Science Festival, sponsored by the National Park Service in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, will take place on Friday, April 27, 7 pm to 10 pm and on Saturday, April 28, 2011, 11 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. We invite you to 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 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills Paramount Ranch Webpage 

Directions

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

More info at www.nhm.org/site/activities-programs/curators-cupboard

From PCH, go north on Kanan Dume Rd towards Agoura Hills. Continue up Kanan for 12 miles. Make a right on Cornell Rd. Continue for 2 miles. The entrance to Paramount Ranch is on the right

Earth Day Celebration at Oxnard's Plaza Park on Saturday, April 14th

Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Oxnard on Saturday, April 14th at Downtown Plaza Park (500 S. C Street) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include Live Music, Community Displays, Childrens' Activities, Food and Fun! Call 805/385-7928 for more information or visit www.ci.oxnard.ca.us.

Physically Challenged & Special Needs "Day at the Park" at Oxnard Beach Park

Conejo Canyons Bridge Opening Celebration on Saturday, February 11th

The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) is hosting a public hike and opening ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Conejo Canyons Bridge on Saturday, February 11, 2012:   

• 9:30 a.m. - 1-hour guided hike will lead participant

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Oscar Contenders Movie Nights at the Camarillo Public Library in February

Oscar Contenders Movie Nights at the Camarillo Public Library

February 2, 9, 16, 23, at 6:30pm - Catch up on this years Oscar contenders by joining us for free movie nights each Thursday, from February 2 – February 23, at 6:30pm in the Community Room at the Camarillo Public Library. February 2, The Help Starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis, and Octavia Spencer (PG-13). February 9, The Ides of March Starring George Clooney and Ryan Gosling (R). February 16, Moneyball Starring Brad Pitt (PG-13). February 23, Rango Starring Johnny Depp (PG). Everyone is welcome to join in for FREE. The Camarillo Public Library is located at 4101 Las Posas Road in Camarillo. For more information, check the Camarillo Public Library website at camarillolibrary.org or call 805-388-5222.

2nd Annual Community Health Expo in Calabasas on Saturday, March 31st

FUTURE FOUNDATION TO HOST 2^nd ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH EXPO

Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation is seeking sponsors and vendors/exhibitors for Conejo Health Expo II: Healthy Living for a Healthy Future. The Expo will take place on Saturday, March 31st at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center at 27040 Malibu Hills Road in Calabasas from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

The goal of the Health Expo is to educate and bring awareness to the community on options for healthy living and to provide resources on how to improve the quality of daily life. Key sponsors of the event include Los Robles Hospital, the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center and The Acorn Newspapers.

To find out more about sponsorship or vendor opportunities at Conejo Health Expo II or to learn more about the event and Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation, contact the CLVFF office at (818) 880-1054 or info@clvff.org.

25th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Festival in Newbury Park on March 3rd/4th

Visit the 25th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Borchard Community Center in Newbury Park (190 Reino Road at Borchard), on Saturday and Sunday, March 3rd and 4th.  Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Along with over 100 artisans and craft persons on hand to sell original, hand-made art and craft items, this free event will feature a hands-on children’s art/craft activity area.  Interested vendors are invited to call the Borchard Community Center at (805) 381-2791 for more information.  www.crpd.org

RailFest 2012 Event in Fillmore on Saturday/Sunday, March 24th/25th

The Santa Clara River Valley Railroad Historical Society presents its 17th Annual Santa Clara River Valley “Railfest 2012” on March 24th and 25th. The Railfest has become a regional event. The center of activities will be held in Central Park in Fillmore. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Admission and parking are free; however, there is a charge for the railway excursions. Visit www.scrvrhs.com for more information.

Railfest 2012 is located in Fillmore’s Central Park, corner of Central Ave. and Main St., 45 miles northwest of Los Angeles in Ventura County via CA-126, nineteen miles west of I-5 and twenty one miles east of US-101 in Ventura County.

50th Annual Ventura Gem Show at Ventura County Fairgrounds on March 3rd/4th 2012

Ventura Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. presents The Ventura Gem Show it's 50th Annual Gem, Mineral, Lapidary & Fossil Show at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds. March 3, 2012 (10 am to 5 pm) and March 4th (10 am to 4 pm).

Gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, exhibits, displays, dems, prizes, dealers, kids' activities, FREE admission (parking at Seaside Park is not free though).  More info at www.vgms.org.

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38th Annual Conejo Gem & Mineral Club "Pageant of a Thousand Gems" on April 21-22

The Conejo Gem & Mineral Club presents its 38th annual Pageant of a Thousand Gems on Saturday and Sunday, April 21st and 22nd from 10am to 5pm at the Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Admission and parking are FREE!  All sorts of great fun! Youth activities, door prizes, plant sale, hands on demonstrations, snack bar, silent auction, gems, minerals, rocks, fossils and jewelry exhibits and vendors, dinosaur display and more!  More information at www.cgamc.org or 805.494.7734.

Note from Conejo Joe:  I take my boys to this event every year and they love it.  They especially enjoy the kids activities area, where volunteers were extremely nice and the kids participated in very low cost activities.  Highly recommended as a very kid-friendly event! Great learning opportunity too!

Ventura Earth Day Eco Fest Event on Saturday, April 14th

Ventura's Earth Day Eco Fest on Saturday, April 14th

This Earth Day Eco Fest is a fun, family-friendly festival of music, entertainment, children's activities & recycled crafts, free educational workshops and project displays, booths, food, a silent auction and a day-long “green” raffle celebrating the ways each household can make a difference. It will be held at Promenade Park in Ventura on Saturday April 14th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be a large children's area with face painting, games, recycled arts and crafts, educational displays and a kids' play area with bouncers and climbing wall.

This family friendly event is sponsored by Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education and The City of Ventura. All profits fund Ventura Charter School’s enrichment programs for students ages K through 8^th grade.  Learn more about Ventura Charter School of Art and Global Education.

For more information, visit www.venturacharterschool.org.

Arbor/Earth Day Celebration at Conejo Creek Park Thousand Oaks on Saturday, April 28th

The 15th Annual Arbor/Earth Day on Saturday, April 28th from 11 am to 4 pm at Conejo Creek Park North, 23 Fwy and Janss Road is a free community event presented by the City of Thousand Oaks and Conejo Recreation and Park District. The purpose of the event is to promote a healthy, prosperous and sustainable environment by highlighting planet-friendly activities, services and products. Learn to "Go Green" in a fun, family atmosphere. There is something for everyone!

More than 100 vendors and exhibitors, animal shows, children's hands-on activities, mobile marine lab, entertainment, eco-friendly vehicles (Solar Prius, and from Honda, Audi, BMW and Fiat), tree and plant giveaways, and so much more!

This will be the 15 year anniversary of the City of Thousand Oaks Arbor Earth Day. To celebrate, the event is Zero-Waste, which means that everything disposed of at the event will be recycled, reused, or composted!

Visit www.toaks.org/government/depts/public_works/environmental/events/arbor_earth_day_2012.asp for updates.

Ojai Earth Play 2012 Community Event Set For Saturday, April 21st

Ojai Earth Play 2012 is set for Saturday, April 21st from 11:00AM – 4:00PM at Oak Grove School, 220 West Lomita, Ojai. Free and open to the community!

In celebration of sustainable living, global awareness, and the joy of nature, four Ojai-based green non-profit organizations - Food for Thought, Oak Grove School, Ojai Valley Green Coalition, and Ojai Valley Land Conservancy - are teaming up to host this once-a-year community event. Along with environmental exhibits, the day will include arts and outdoor activities for all ages, live entertainment, local foods, new ideas, and more.

Earth Day is an opportunity to stop what we're doing and come together as a community. Reducing our ecological footprint in the way we live, do business, and govern will make us more sustainable; bonding together will make us more resilient.

Visit www.ojaiearthday.com for more information.

Spring 2012 Speaker Series at CSU Channel Islands Features Leaders From the Entertainment/Recreation Industry

Register at https://csuci.wufoo.com/forms/spring-2012-speaker-series/

Free Movies at the Park at Dos Vientos Community Center on June 15 and July 20

The Conejo Recreation and Park District hosts free summer Movies at the Park at DOS VIENTOS COMMUNITY CENTER, 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park on Friday, June 15, 2012 and Friday, July 20, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm! Movies to be announced in March at www.crpd.org!
                
Pre-movie activities start at 7pm and feature film starts at dusk. Refreshments for sale. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, jackets, etc. Activities to include inflatables, arts and crafts booth, face painting and games. For more information, call (805) 375-1003.