Ventura County Sheriff's Foundation "Salute the Stars" Gala on April 30, 2016

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The Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation will be hosting their 2016 gala, “Salute the Stars” at the Hyatt Regency in Westlake Village on Saturday, April 30, 2016. The evening will feature entertainment as well as a reception, dinner and silent and live auctions. Come out and meet, mingle and play with members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s SWAT Team, Search and Rescue Team, Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Bomb Team, K9 Units and others.

This year, the Foundation will be honoring Ventura County Deputy Sheriff Mario Molina. Deputy Molina has proven to be instrumental in the success of many community programs including the “Shop with A Cop” program allowing kids without the resources to shop with a deputy for Christmas gifts. Community partnerships are paramount to the Foundation’s mission and as such, the selection committee sought to recognize someone who truly embodies the philosophy of building those partnerships with the community.

The Foundation is a qualified, non-profit 501C (3), which means that your donations qualify as tax deductions. All money contributed goes directly to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation’s programs and operations, and stays in Ventura County. Funds raised will allow the Foundation to continue to support the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

For more information about the Foundation and to purchase tickets to the event, go to www.vcsheriffsfoundation.org.

19th Annual Relay for Life of Thousand Oaks Planned for May 21-22, 2016

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Have you vowed to make 2016 the year to make a difference? Well now you have your chance to follow through on your resolution and participate in the American Cancer Society's 2016 Relay For Life of Thousand Oaks event.

This year’s event marks the 19th year anniversary of Relay For Life in the Conejo Valley area.

The American Cancer Society is looking for anyone who wants to honor cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer) and caregivers, or pay tribute to those who have lost their battle with cancer.

For those unfamiliar with Relay For Life, it is an overnight community effort where individuals and teams camp out, socialize and take turns walking around a track relay style to raise funds to fight cancer. As day turns to night, participants will light hundreds of luminaria around the track in an inspiring ceremony to honor cancer survivors as well as friends and family members who have died from the disease. The Relay For Life event represents hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

Relay For Life of Thousand Oaks will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016, starting at 9:00 am to Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Conejo Creek Park South, Thousand Oaks.

For more information about this event visit www.relayforlife.org/thousandoaksca.

2016 Ventura Earth Day Eco Fest on Saturday, April 23rd

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The Ventura Earth Day Eco Fest brings fun, live entertainment, children’s activities, exhibitors, and education to Promenade Park in Ventura on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 10am to 5pm. Each year this successful community event is attended by over 6,000 community members and over 80 exhibitors. Visit www.venturaearthday.org for details.

The event is coordinated by the Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education (VCS). VCS is a tuition-free public school, organized as a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, serving 350 students from Kindergarten through Eighth grade. Our school’s progressive, high-quality, student-centered educational program expands educational choices for parents and their children in the public school system, supports a nurturing community of learners, and improves student achievement.

All net proceeds from the Earth Day Eco Fest fund Ventura Charter School’s enrichment programs for students ages K through 8th grade.

4th Annual Ventura Eco-Extreme Mud Challenge on Saturday, April 23, 2016

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The 4th Annual Ventura Eco Xtreme Mud Challenge presented by the Ventura Police Officers Association is planned for Saturday, April 23, 2016 starting at 10:30 am. The goal of this event is to create a fun and challenging adventure while raising money for the Dee Dowell Foundation.

The course, approximately 3 miles of obstacles, steep hills, and mud, will take place in downtown Ventura just above Grant Park at the training grounds for the Ventura Police Department. This location will provide exceptional views of the city and ocean in a unique and natural environment. The course terrain is primarily on trails and fire roads with extreme hills, killer steps, professionally built obstacles and several places where you will get extremely muddy. You will get wet and you will get muddy. Be sure to bring towels and a change of clothing. This event is certain to test both your physical strength and mental toughness!

The Kids 1K is for kids 14 & under and features many of the same obstacles found in the full 5K mud challenge such as the mud pit bottle neck, cargo net climb, and the traverse of death. All registered kids who finish will receive a prize.

To learn more and register, visit www.venturaecox.com.

3rd Annual 5K/10K Run to Cure Brain Cancer in Camarillo on Saturday, May 21st

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The Camarillo Kiwanis Club is hosting the 3rd Annual Joggin' for the Noggin' 5K/10K Run to Cure Brain Cancer at Pleasant Valley Fields, 152 Westpark Court, Camarillo on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Flat course along the Calleguas Creek Bike Path. 5K starts at 7:30 am and 10K starts at 8 am.  Proceeds from event to benefit the UCLA Neuro-Oncology Program. Learn more and register at RunToCureBrainCancer.com.

3rd Annual Love is Brewing Champagne Luncheon & Tea in Westlake Village on May 14th

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Interface Children & Family Services’ 3rd Annual Love Is Brewing event will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in the luxurious garden of the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Event will include a Paris-themed champagne reception with live music, silent and live auctions, and an inspiring luncheon program. Tickets: $125 per person; Sponsorships are available.

Net proceeds from this event will be used to directly support our family violence intervention programs including our emergency response team and shelters, as well as child abuse and teen dating violence prevention programs.

For more information contact: Julie Harvey at (805) 485-6114, Ext. 628, e-mail: jharvey@icfs.org or visit www.icfs.org.

Christmas at the Farm at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark, Nov 27th to Dec 18th

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Underwood Family Farms and Big Wave Dave's Christmas Trees* bring Christmas to the Farm.  From November 27 to December 18, fresh cut northwest trees as well as mistletoe, wreaths & all the fixings will be available for sale at the farm. 

On weekends, Underwood's Farm Center & Farm Market Open will be open from 9am - 5pm from the day after Thanksgiving to Sunday, December 13th.  Admission to the Farm Center is $6.00 per person and children under 2 free. Tractor rides and animal show are included with paid weekend admission.

Visits with Santa Claus the weekends of December 5-6 and 12-13 11am to 4pm. 

The Farm Center will be closed for the season beginning on December 14th until they open in the Spring.

More info at www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com or call (805) 529-3690. Located at 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. Tree info: (805) 218-0282 or (805) 701-1335

*Christmas Trees will be available 7 days a week beginning November 27th through December 18th from 9:30 am-7:30 pm.