Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-Off & Car Show in Simi Valley on Sunday, June 10th

The Knights of Columbus Council 5803 25th Annual Chili Cook-Off & Car Show takes place on Sunday, June 10th from 10AM to 5PM on the St Rose of Lima church grounds at 1305 Royal Ave, Simi Valley. Open to the public!!

Last year over 6,000 people anxious to sample chili, explore the cars and enjoy the day with their family and friends attended. Live bands and entertainment, large kids area, chili tasting galore, over 120 cars will be on display and over 70 awesome vendor booths.

Some of California's finest Arts & Crafts vendors will be on hand for you to take home something unique and special from the day. There will be ample quantities of chili, hot dogs, hamburgers, polish sausage, cotton candy, soft ice cream, beer and soda.

Admission is $6.00 for adults (seniors $5) and $3.00 for children (6-12). Active military free with ID. Chili tickets are 50 cents each. Overflow parking is across the street at Royal High School.

The Car Show will feature 12 categories for Classic, Custom, Street rods, Muscle, Sport, Trucks, and Special Interest vehicles. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to all category winners, including Best of Show.

More information at www.chilikc.com or call 805.208.8970.

Progressive Poker, Food & Wine Fundraiser in Downtown Oxnard on June 30th

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Rolling for Pink Bunko Fundraiser in Santa Rosa Valley on Saturday, June 23

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.

For more information and to sign up, visit www.rollingforpink.org.

A Taste of Camarillo Wine Auction Gala & Dinner and Wine & Food Fest July 28th, 29th

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

Aspen Elementary Summer Fest 2012 in Thousand Oaks on Friday, June 1st

Aspen Elementary Summer Fest 2012 is planned for Friday, June 1st, 3pm - 8pm at 1870 Oberlin Ave, Thousand Oaks, including:

• Full Service Concessions
• Giant Slides & Obstacle Courses
• Carnival Style Games & Prize Redemption Booth
• Market Place
• Big Prize Raffle
• Local & Professional Entertainment
• Sweet Shoppe

FIVE FULL HOURS OF FUN FOR EVERYONE! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - FREE ADMISSION

Tickets are used for all features of Summer Fest, including games, attractions, sweet shoppe, and raffle. Concessions will accept cash and/or tickets. All tickets will be $1 on the day of the event. Tickets are non-refundable.Visit www.aspensummerfest.com for more information!

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk in Thousand Oaks on July 28th

Join in the campaign to support more birthdays at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk fundraiser. Supports the American Cancer Society. Making Strides is a non-competitive 5k scenic morning walk, beginning at 8am on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks. For more information and to register, visit MakingStrides.acsevents.org/thousandoaks

Simi Valley 5K and 10K on Saturday, September 22nd

The 2012 Simi Valley 5K and 10K is planned for Saturday, September 22nd at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave Simi Valley. 10K starts at 7 a.m. and the 5K starts at 7:15 a.m.

This course is all flat, great for beginners and advanced athletes alike.  Both the 5k and 10k  are along the Simi Valley Days parade route on Los Angeles Avenue.  Proceeds will be donated to the Simi Valley Days community fund to help local charities.  All runners will be awarded a finisher medal, race day t-shirt and goodie bag with Simi Valley Days festival coupons. 

More information and registration at www.simivalley5k10k.com.

2012 Stand Up for Our Kids Gala Dinner & Auction in Westlake Village on October 20th

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes has announced that Farmers’ Insurance will serve as the Event Sponsor for the 2012 ‘Stand Up for Our Kids Gala Dinner & Auction scheduled for Saturday, October 20th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village.  This year marks the 11th Anniversary of this significant event.

The annual Gala Dinner & Auction is the main fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes. The evening event will feature live and silent auctions, gourmet dining, music and live entertainment.  The highlight of the auction is the scholarship fund, whic

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2012 Relay for Life of Oxnard on Saturday/Sunday, July 14-15

Relay for Life of Oxnard

One day. One night. One community. One Fight. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people- to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer; remember loved ones lost to the disease; and fight back against a disease that takes too much. By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight cancer here in your community.

Saturday 9 am to Sunday 9 am, July 14-15, 2012

Oxnard High School, Oxnard

www.relayforlife.org/oxnardca

Event Schedule

Opening Ceremony: 9 am Saturday

Survivors Lap: 9:30 am Saturday

Luminaria Ceremony: 9 pm Saturday

Fight Back / Closing Ceremony: 9 am Sunday

19th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival in Camarillo on Sunday, June 3

The 19th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival, to be held Sunday, June 3^rd, 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.

Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.cpwineandfoodfestival.com.

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.

18th Annual Cool Breeze Century Ride in Ventura on Saturday, August 18th

18th Annual

COOL BREEZE

-38, 63, 102 & 125 Miles-

Saturday, August 18th, 2012

Ventura, California

Sponsored by the Channel Islands Bike Club and the Kiwanis Club of Ventura, the Cool Breeze route follows the coast from Ventura to Santa Barbara. The weather is generally in the low 70's -- you can't ask for better summer cycling weather! There are lots of great rest stops along the way. Fresh fruit, cookies, bagels, sandwich fixins' popsicles and more! Pre-race breakfast and post race lunch included.

The Mini-Metric is a flat coastal route up to Carpinteria and back route, totally flat. The Metric Century and Century routes follow the coast to Carpinteria, then turn inland through the scenic orchards and flower ranches of East Santa Barbara County. The Metric will loop back through Montecito and on home, while the Century hooks up with the very challenging Double-Metric Century riders who have ridden the Ventura River Bike Trail, into East Ojai and over Casitas Pass and connecting with the Century Route into Goleta.

Visit www.cibike.org/cool-breeze.html for more information and to register for the event.

3rd Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk in Ventura on August 18th

Join in the campaign to support more birthdays at the 3rd Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk fundraiser and pancake breakfast for Ventura County. Supports the American Cancer Society. Making Strides is a non-competitive 5k scenic morning walk, beginning early Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Ventura Harbor. For more information and to register, visit MakingStrides.acsevents.org/ventura

25th Annual Santa Barbara Wine Festival on Saturday, June 30th

The 25th Annual Santa Barbara Wine Festival™ takes place at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History located just beyond the Old Mission. The event will be held on Saturday, June 30th, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature wines from over 70 wineries plus bakers, caterers, chefs and more. Admission is $60 for members of the Museum and $85 for non-members. $95 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Museum's exhibits and science education programs for school children. For more information, visit www.sbnature.org or call 805.682.4711.

A Midsummer Eve of Wine & Arts at Hyatt Westlake Plaza on Saturday, August 18th

The Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks is proud to present the 11th Annual "A Midsummer Eve of Wine & Arts" on Saturday, August 18th from 3 - 7 pm at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza located at 880 S Westlake Blvd. Westlake Village.

For adults only age 21 and up, Tastings of acclaimed West Coast wineries, fine art exhibits and appearances by Olympic athletes plus for sale displays of art.  A Benefit for the Special Olympics.

For further information, visit us at www.thousandoaksrotary.org.

1st Annual T.H.E. Event Benefitting Las Virgenes Unified School District on June 9th

HOLLYWOOD HEADS TO THE SUBURBS FOR FIRST ANNUAL T.H.E. EVENT BENEFITTING LAS VIRGENES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND T.H.E. FOUNDATION: TOGETHER HELPING EDUCATION

Band From TV, featuring Greg Grunberg, James Denton, Jesse Spencer, Bob Guiney, Scott Grimes, Adrian Pasdar and Anthony Ruivivar to Headline T.H.E. Event; Chris Harrison to Emcee

Band From TV joins local business and community leaders as well as residents from Calabasas, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Bell Canyon, Hidden Hills and West Hills for the first annual event in support of the Las Virgenes Unified School District and its newly-established education foundation—T.H.E. Foundation: Together Helping Education.  T.H.E. Event takes place Saturday June 9, 2012 at the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.  The evening’s festivities, which will also include a silent and live auction, will be emceed by Chris Harrison (The Bachelor/The Bachelorette).

Nestled near Calabasas Lake and surrounded by century-old oak trees, The Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center will be transformed into a star-studded affair complete with a red carpet entrance and sophisticated and chic party lounge areas. FIJI Water will serve as the exclusive water sponsor for the evening providing special gifts and auction items.  In addition, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy great food provi

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24th Annual Live Oak Music Festival in Santa Barbara June 15-17

The Live Oak Music Festival is a three day concert and camping event held every year on Father’s Day weekend in the hills above Santa Barbara. This year's festival will be held on June 15-17. 100% of Live Oak proceeds go to support KCBX Public Radio.

The Live Oak Music Festival is held at Live Oak Camp, about twenty minutes west of Santa Barbara. Nestled in the river valley that feeds Cachuma Lake, the site is filled with old oaks that provide restful shade and pristine beauty.

The focus of the Live Oak Music Festival is, of course, the mainstage performances. With musicians from all over the United States and across the globe performing, this hub of the festival is the gathering place for everyone to hear and see some of the finest entertainers anywhere do what they do best: play music. Ranging from traditional, folk, bluegrass and gospel, to blues, jazz, classical and world music, and touching most genres in between, the mainstage provides cultural entertainment and education. The music on the mainstage is engineered by a top-notch crew, so the sound is second to none for an outdoor venue. Click here for the lineup. Wow. The Indigo Girls will be there this year! There are also arts and crafts, activities for small children and camping activities.

Click here for ticket prices. Visit www.liveoakfest.org or call 805.781.3030 for more information.

6th Annual Calabasas Malibu Wine & Food Festival on June 23-24

The 6th Annual Calabasas Malibu Wine & Food Festival is Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24 from 2pm to 6pm at the Calabasas Inn. An evening of Food, Wine, Beer and Spirits in Beautiful Calabasas!

The Malibu Calabasas Food & Wine Festival is meant to bring the Valley to the spotlight, and out of the shadow of Los Angeles.  Buy your tickets early, this event WILL SELL OUT!!! The proceeds of this event will go to the Children's Tumor Foundation.

Visit www.valleywinefestival.com for more information and tickets.

2012 Port Hueneme Relay for Life Planned for June 23, 24, 2012

The 2012 Port Hueneme Relay for Life will be from 9:00 AM on June 23, 2012 to 10:00 AM on June 24 on the Hueneme High School Football Field.

Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times

Detailed information can be found at www.relayforlife.org/porthuenemeca/

The Port Hueneme Relay for Life was founded in 2009. We are actively seeking volunteers, teams, and sponsors. Several meetings are scheduled between now and the main event, one of which is the next monthly committee meeting on December 13, 2011, 6:00 PM at Rusty’s Pizza in Port Hueneme. The Community Rally is scheduled for January 17th at 6:00, also at Rusty’s in Port Hueneme.

19th Annual Senior Concerns 5K/10K Love Run in Westlake Village on Sunday, June 3rd

Senior Concerns would like to invite you to participate in its 19th Annual 5K/10K Love Run in Westlake Village on Sunday, June 3rd. Once a year, Senior Concerns sponsors the Love Run, a sanctioned 5K/10K race and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. The race is on a flat course around the lake in Westlake Village. Well over 1,000 runners, walkers, adults and children demonstrated their commitment to the community through their participation in this highly anticipated event each year.

The Love Run raises money for the Meals on Wheels program in Thousand Oaks. The program serves seniors who are no longer able to shop or cook for themselves. Last year, volunteer drivers delivered nearly 48,000 meals. Senior Concerns never turns anyone away due to an inability to pay. As demand continues to increase the need for corporate sponsorship does as well. That is why it is so important for businesses in this community to support the Meals on Wheels program.

The races start and finish at 2815 Townsgate Road. Registration starts at 7 a.m., 10K starts at 7:45 a.m., 5K starts at 8 a.m. and 1 Mile Walk at 9:15 a.m. $30 advance registration; $40 day of event.

More information at www.seniorconcerns.org or register directly on this Active.com link.