Household Hazardous Waste Collection Options for Thousand Oaks Residents

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The City of Thousand Oaks Public Works Department's "GoGreen" website has hundreds of conservation tips relating to composting, energy conservation, hazardous waste disposal, recycling and trash, reuse programs, water conservation, living green advice, and much more. Check it out at www.toaks.org/GoGreen.

Like me, you may have a lot of junk lying around the house that you'd like to get rid of but are not allowed to place in the trash. 

Since May 2014, the City has run a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility located next to the Service Center at 2010 Conejo Center Drive, Newbury Park.

Residents of Thousand Oaks and unincorporated areas of Ventura County may sign up to drop off items at this facility on Fridays/Saturdays from 9am to 1pm, except certain holiday weekends, at THIS LINK. Advance registration is required.

Items accepted at these monthly collection events include acids, motor oil, antifreeze, asbestos, nail polish/remover, automatic switches, oil filters, batteries, paints, cement, paint thinners, chlorine, fertilizers, pool chemicals, fluorescent lights, propane cylinders, fire extinguishers, rodent poison, garden chemicals, smoke detectors, gasoline, solvents, used frying oil, household cleaners, weed killers and more. They do not accept tires, medications. business waste and other items.

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One person's hazardous waste is another's gold! The City's Hazardous Waste Material Reuse Program allows residents to take away certain items previously disposed of, such as cleaners, paint, pool chemicals, motor oils, adhesives, etc. Selection obviously will vary. No appointment needed. Just stop by ReUse Store (same location as waste collection facility) on Friday/Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The ReUse store will be closed weekends associated with the following holidays: President's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

There are also convenient hazardous waste disposal for other items:

Batteries: Community Centers at Borchard Park, Dos Vientos and Thousand Oaks (next to TOHS), Goebel Senior Center, Thousand Oaks/Newbury Park Libraries, City Hall and Thousand Oaks Transportation Center.

Motor Oil/Filters: See THIS LINK.

Electronic Waste: Best Buy, Goodwill Industries, PC Recycle, Waste Management and Gold Coast Recycling Center. More info at THIS LINK.

Fluorescent Lights/CFL's: You may bring any size or type of fluorescent and LED bulbs to the City's Hazardous Waste Facility.

(See www.homedepot.com/c/ab/how-to-dispose-of-lightbulbs/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901b263d806 for more information on what to do with light bulbs of various types.)

Unwanted and/or expired medications can be dropped off throughout Ventura County at designated police stations, such as the East Valley Police Station Lobby at 2101 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Open Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm.

Visit toaks.org/GoGreen for updates.

Senior Adult Centers and Programs Throughout Ventura County

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Here is a list of senior centers and programs throughout Ventura County. For more extensive information about serving the needs of seniors, visit the County of Ventura Area Agency on Aging website at www.vcaaa.org

The Goebel Senior Center is located at 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, between the Thousand Oaks Teen Center and Grant R. Brimhall Library. Open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.mm, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday noon to 4 p.m. The 21,000 sq ft facility offers classes, events, excursions, drop-in programs and more. The facility also has meeting rooms, kitchen/dining room, billiards room, putting green, horseshoe pits and more. Senior Nutrition Program 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekdays. Suggest donation $3 for ages 60+. Visit www.crpd.org/programs-sports/adults-seniors or call 805-381-2744.

The Simi Valley Senior Center at 3900 Avenida Simi is a 22,000 square foot enrichment and learning center for adults. The center provides learning programs, exercise classes, meal programs, health services, excursions, computer classes, book clubs, support groups, billiard room, social services, art classes and more. For ages 50+. The Rendezvous Café operates weekdays and offers hot lunch for a suggest donation of $3 for 60+ seniors and $7 for others. Visit www.simivalley.org/departments/city-manager-s-office/community-programs-and-facilities/senior-center or call 805.583.6363.

The Pleasant Valley Senior Center is located at 1605 E. Burnley Street in Camarillo. The center is open M-F from 9am to 4pm and offers a variety of recreation and leisure program, a meal site for ages 60+ and social services for local residents. Programs and activities are not limited to Camarillo residents.

Visit www.pvrpd.org/senior-center or call 805.482.4881. More information on senior meal programs available from the Camarillo Health Care District at www.camhealth.com/senior-meals-program..

City of Oxnard Recreation and Community Services offers 3 senior centers. The Wilson Senior Center at 350 N. C Street is open M-F 10am to 4pm (805.385.8028), South Oxnard Senior Center at 200 East Bard Road is open M-F 8:15am to 2:15pm (805.385.8042) and Colonia Senior Center at 126-B Amelia Court, open M-F 8:30am to 2:30pm (805.385.8163). Visit www.oxnard.org/recreation/senior-services for more information.

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The Moorpark Active Adult Center is located at 799 Moorpark Avenue. The center is open M-F from 8am to 4pm and offers classes, programs and more to ages 55+. Home delivered meals available to local 60+ residents and meals offered for low cost at the center. Visit moorparkca.gov/200/Active-Adult-Center for more information or call 805.517.6261.

The City of Agoura Hills runs a Senior Recreation Program for ages 50+ at its Recreation Center, located at 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd.  The program offers fitness, social, educational and other great events and activities. Visit https://www.agourahillscity.org/department/community-services-parks-recreation/senior-recreation-program or call 818.597.7366 for more information.

The City of Ventura Senior Services program offers computer, recreational, specialty, social, health and fitness programs to 50+ at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center, 550 N. Ventura Avenue, 805.648.3035, and satellite sites at the Salvation Army (east Ventura), Pacific View Mall, TowneHouse, Ventura College and YMCA. A Travel Program office and special events are held at the Senior Recreation Center, 420 E. Santa Clara St, 805.648.2829. Visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov/669/Adult-Senior-Services for more information.

Ventura's Senior Lunch Program operates Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. $3 suggested price for ages 60 and up; $6.75 for others (as of January 2024). Nutritious hot entree with fresh fruit and vegetables plus special events. Westside Cafe located at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center, 550 N. Ventura Avenue. Call 805.648.3035 for more information.

The Santa Paula Senior Center is located at 530 W. Main Street and is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone is 805.933.4272. The center offers classes, card games and meal programs to seniors. spcity.org/403/Senior-Center

The City of Fillmore Active Adult Center is located at 535 Santa Clara Avenue and is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone is 805.524.4533. Meals, games, activities and classes are offered. www.fillmoreca.com/177/Active-Adult-Center

The Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center is located at 550 Park Avenue in Port Hueneme and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The city's Senior Nutrition Program offers meals to those in need and classes are offered. Visit www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/facilities/facility/details/orvenescarpentercommunitycenter-2 or call 805.986.6542 for more information.

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The Little House Multipurpose Center in Ojai at 111 W. Santa Ana Street next to Ojai City Hall is run by Help of Ojai, Inc., a non-profit organization that has been serving the needs of Ojai's seniors since 1968. The center offers programs, services, recreation and meals. Visit www.helpofojai.org or call 805.646.5122 for more information.

And for thousands of classes each year specifically geared towards seniors, check out THESE LINKS to community recreation programs throughout Ventura County.

Over 40 Things to Do in the City of Simi Valley

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The City of Simi Valley was incorporated on October 10, 1969, making it the 2nd youngest of the 10 cities in Ventura County (Moorpark was incorporated in 1983). It is the 3rd largest city in Ventura County in population (approximately 126,000 in 2018), following Oxnard and Thousand Oaks.

What do all those people like to do in the City of Simi Valley? Well here we will tell you things to do there.

Trails and Hikes

View from Mt McCoy Trail Peak

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Ten Things To Do in the City of Moorpark

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The City of Moorpark has the distinction of being the youngest city in Ventura County,  incorporating July 1, 1983.

According to the Moorpark Historical Society, the city originated when land investor Robert W. Poindexter of Los Angeles and his wife Madeline purchased the plot of land that is now Moorpark after Southern Pacific Railroad announced plans to relocate its tracks Los Angeles to San Francisco route from the coast to Chatsworth.

For many years, Moorpark was mostly farmland, with dry land crops including apricots, hay and lima beans, then later, walnuts and citrus when irrigation systems were improved. Moorpark became known as the "apricot capital of the world" and held an annual apricot festival by the late 1920s

So where did the name Moorpark come from? Apparently, Poindexter named the community after the Moorpark Apricot. Simple as that. Heck, he could have named it Poindexter!

So in any case, Moorpark is now a full-fledged city of 12.8 square miles with a population of approximately 35,000. Here is a selection of things to do within the City of Moorpark.

For more things to do in Moorpark, visit the Do Something, Kid Fun and Fitness & Sports sections of the site. And of course the Events Calendar highlights daily goings on around the county.

A DOZEN FUN THINGS TO DO IN SIMI VALLEY

Ventura County Area Car Shows, Car Clubs and Car Museums

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Looking for automotive fun around Ventura County?  Here are some options.

Monthly and Annual Car Shows:

  • County Line Cars and Coffee meets at the 2nd Saturday of the month from 8-10AM at The Promenade at Westlake. www.facebook.com/countylinecarsandcoffee

  • Conejo Valley Cars and Coffee meets the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 7-10AM at Firestone Tire Thousand Oaks at The Oaks mall parking lot. www.cvcarsandcoffee.com

  • Malibu Cars and Coffee on hiatus (still on hiatus as of December 2023).. www.malibucarsandcoffee.com

  • Muscles & Mojo Cars and Coffee events takes place every 3rd Sunday of the month from 8-10AM at the Murphy Auto Museum, 1930 Eastman, Oxnard. $10 admission into museum (kids under 13 free). Museum open 10-4. www.murphyautomuseum.org

  • Ventura Raceway offers racing events for dwarf cars, hobby stocks, motorcycles and more. Pricing varies. Visit venturaraceway.com for more information.

  • The Annual Touch-a-Truck Event in Thousand Oaks for kids and family takes place on Father’s Day weekend each year.

  • The Thousand Oaks Rotary Annual Street Fair in October always has a fantastic vintage and eclectic auto show worth stopping by for. www.tostreetfair.com

  • Annual shows usually pop up in the CVG Events Calendar.

And of course be sure to stop by the awesome Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard on weekends, the spectacular Mullin Auto Museum in Oxnard (open Fridays/Saturdays; must buy tickets in advance), and fantastic The Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar (free admission; open Tuesday to Saturday).

Looking for local car clubs? Check the Social/Hobby Clubs section of CVG. Or here's a list of car and motorcycle clubs.

And also check the Events Calendar and Event Listings for additional events that you will enjoy!

Have something to add to this list? CONTACT US

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Christmas and Other Holiday Season Events Around Ventura County

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Here is a compilation of local area Christmas and other winter holiday events in and around Ventura County for the 2023 holiday season…parades, Santa visits, carnivals, nativity displays, entertainment and more!

This list will be updated regularly as we move our way through the winter holiday season! Submit additions here.

Residential and Other Light Displays

Here are some local area displays that we found to be of particular note - entertaining, beautiful and bright. Keep in mind that residential displays usually don’t have set hours and are often impacted by the elements (e.g. rain and wind). List will be updated as we confirm displays are in place. CONTACT US FOR ADDITIONS

CONEJO VALLEY DISPLAYS

Entertaining residential display at 2768 Baywater Place in Thousand Oaks is simulcast to music on 87.9 FM. Learn more and vote for your favorite songs at www.baywaterlights.com.

See a festive display with plenty of cartoon characters at 3337 Lang Ranch Parkway in Thousand Oaks. The residents will be hosting Santa and elves on Fridays, December 8th and 15 from 7-9PM. Hot chocolate will be served.

A visually appealing holiday light display at a residence on Flaming Star Avenue and Shenandoah Street in Thousand Oaks (take Lynn Road to Avenida de las Flores and head west) is back again this year for the holiday season. Light, bright and fun!

Residential 50,000 light and music display on Via Patricia (cross street Via Ricardo) in the Dos Vientos section of Newbury Park is back up and running this year. Simulcast to music on 89.7 FM. Perennially one of the most entertaining displays around town. Worth going out of your way for!

Beautiful and extremely bright and colorful holiday display is back up at a residence at 982 Golden Crest Avenue at Antelope Place in Newbury Park. Also features talking Santa Claus. Toy drive 11/24-12/25. Fire department visit on 12/8 at 6:30PM. Live Santa Claus photos on December 8, 15, 16 and 23 at 6:30PM. Questions? 805-813-3999

Fun, festive, colorful, synchronized light display at 538 Brisbaine Avenue, Newbury Park 5PM-10PM nightly through 12/31. Simulcast to music on 100.5 FM.

Neat display at a home on Montgomery Road, just south of Janss Road in Thousand Oaks. This is a perennial display that has been up like clockwork for the holiday season for many years.

Gigantic Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and other fun decor at a home on Via Coronado, west of Borchard, in the Dos Vientos section of Newbury Park.

Outstanding high-tech light show set to music will be back again this year starting Saturday, December 2nd at a home on Doone Street (cross street Warwick) in Thousand Oaks. Several nearby homes are nicely decorated with holiday cheer too. A local must see!

Bright, colorful display is back yet again this year at a home at the corner of Holloway Street and Wendy Drive in Newbury Park.

There is a pretty and bright display that populates the entire front yard of 1170 Earlham Court in Oak Park, south of Pathfinder Ave. Dozens of lighted snowmen and other cartoon characters. On weekends, they have two snow machines, Elf movie on, and dancing Santa and reindeer. Accepting donations for local charity, James Storehouse.

Fun cast of characters, including The Grinch and others, at a bright display at a home on Orangewood Avenue, north of Felton, in Newbury Park.

Gorgeous display is back again this year at a home on Middle Crest Drive, south of Thousand Oaks Boulevard, in Agoura Hills.

Another display full of colorful lights and decorations at a home on Camino Dos Rios, west of Lynn Road, on the right (north) side

Fun animated residential display simulcast to music at a home on Mapleleaf Ave (cross street Madrid) in Newbury Park. Music simulcast on 97.7 FM.

Residential light show is back at 1062 Sheffield Place in Thousand Oaks. Open 5:30-10PM daily through December 31st. Music simulcast on FM 87.9. Vote for your favorite songs at www.sheffieldlights.com.

Once again this year, there's a particularly festive, brightly lit residence on Shetland Place in the North Ranch section of Thousand Oaks. While you’re there, drive Upper Ranch Road and Golf Course Drive for some festive lighting on some beautiful trees.

Christmas spirit on display at two homes on Verde Vista Drive (across from Cambria St) in Thousand Oaks (near CLU, north of Olsen).

Fun display with several dozen inflatables of all types and plenty of flashing lights at a home at the corner of Briarcliff Road and Windsor Drive in Thousand Oaks.

Lots of lights, lighted figures and about 11 lighted palm trees at a home at the corner of Bernadine St and Wauneta St in Newbury Park.

Festive, colorful and bright displays at several homes on Yew Drive in Newbury Park. Take Borchard, turn south on Carob, then an immediate left on Yew.

Fun residential Christmas display simulcast to holiday tunes at a home at 1455 Valley High Ave in Thousand Oaks, between La Granada and Sapra. Will be open sunset to 10PM daily through the end of the month.

A fun residential display is back again this year with music and brightly lit cast of cartoon characters at a home on Donald Avenue, just east of Wendy Drive, in Newbury Park.

Bright display with a tremendous cast of characters at 3337 Frankie Drive in Newbury Park. There’s also a talking Santa Claus, in fact, multiple Santa Clauses, reindeer and more.

Fun holiday display at a home at the end of the cul de sac on Summerfield Street off of Mountclef across from CLU in Thousand Oaks. This whole neighborhood area located east of Mountclef between Olsen and Arboles is a good family drive-through, with a nice assortment of displays...access from Summerfield and Hetherglow.

Beautiful Christmas light display at a home on Kingham Court in Agoura Hills (north of T. O. Blvd, off of Grey Rock Road).

NEARBY CITY DISPLAYS

Huge and awesome neighborhood display in the area of Timberdale and Pinedale Roads in Moorpark (just west of Moorpark High School, off of Countrywood Drive). Dozens of homes decorated in bright lights and decorations.

Fantastic multi-family residential holiday light display on Gemini and Waverly Ave and Saturn Street in Camarillo is taking shape. Great one to bring the kids to….lots of cartoon character decorations and a great area to park the car, stroll and enjoy. You won’t be disappointed. Take Arneill to Dunnigan St, east to Gemini Avenue.

Candy Cane Lane is a group of homes located in the vicinity of Lubao Avenue at Oxnard Street in Woodland Hills that has been fun to drive through for over 60 years.

12/10-12/26: Oxnard Christmas Tree Lane along F & G Streets between 5th and Palm in the Downtown Oxnard Historic District is a perennially great display you need to experience. Nightly 6PM-10PM.

Auburn Lane Community at Summerwood Avenue in Simi Valley has thousands of Christmas lights strung from house to house over the streets of the entire neighborhood and most every home is decorated. Santa will make an appearance from 6-9PM on Sat 12/9. (Overflow parking at Church of LDS at 5028 Cochran St (at Summerwood). See www.facebook.com/auburnlane.

Winter Wonderland Holiday Display at 469 Highland Road in Simi Valley has well over 100, maybe 200 figurines and happy characters throughout the yard. Cross street Sinaloa, south of Royal. Also see their Facebook page for updates.

Christmas light display with music synced to music at a home on Fieldcrest Drive in Camarillo.

PREVIOUS EVENTS

Wed 11/15: Tree Lighting Celebration at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard (7PM)

Fri 11/17: Tree Lighting Event at The Promenade at Westlake (5-8PM; show at 7PM)

11/15-11/18: Festival of the Trees, Ventura County in Simi Valley

Sat 11/18: Tree Lighting Event at the Simi Valley Town Center (4-9PM)

Thu 11/23: Five07 Turkey Day Dash 5K and Zack Zernik Mile in Thousand Oaks

Thu 11/23: Ventura Turkey Trot 5K

Thu 11/23: Thanksgiving Day 5K in Simi Valley

Fri 11/24: Jingle Bell Jump (Santa Arrives Via Parachute) at Janss Marketplace (Noon)

11/24-11/26: Dudley House Holiday Boutique in Ventura (11AM-5PM)

Sat 11/25: 73rd Annual Santa Paula Christmas Parade (6:30PM)

Thu 11/30: Oxnard Christmas Tree Lighting and Makers’ Market (5:30-8PM)

Fri 12/1: City of Agoura Hills Holidays on the Hill (5-8PM)

Fri 12/1: City of Fillmore Community Tree Lighting (6PM)

12/1-12/2: Village Voices Chorale Holiday Concerts in Thousand Oaks

Sat 12/2: Camarillo YMCA Run for Holiday Fun 5K/10K

Sat 12/2: SEEAG Christmas at the Ranch Event in Ventura (10AM-1PM)

Sat 12/2: Breakfast with Santa and Tree Lot Opening at Simi Valley YMCA (8:30-11:30)

Sat 12/2: Oxnard Christmas Parade (10AM)

Sat 12/2: Santa Paws Event at Ventura County Animal Services (10AM-Noon)

Sat 12/2: City of Agoura Hills Holidays on the Hill (11AM-5PM)

Sat 12/2: Meet Santa at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center (11AM-2PM)

Sat 12/2: Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair (12-8PM)

Sat 12/2: Holiday Sing-A-Long at The Shoppes at Westlake Village (Noon-3PM)

Sat 12/2: Holiday Roundup at the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas (1-4PM)

Sat 12/2: Holiday on High Street in Moorpark (3:30-7:30PM)

Sat 12/2: A Very Merry Waffle Wednesday Event in Thousand Oaks (5-8PM)

12/1-12/3: Holiday Art Market at Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo

12/1-12/3: Simi Community Christmas Crechet Exhibit and Music

12/1-12/3: Cal Lutheran Choral Ensembles Christmas Concerts

12/2-12/3: Dudley House Holiday Boutique in Ventura (11AM-5PM)

Sun 12/3: Holiday Open House at Strathearn Historical Park Simi Valley (11AM-3PM)

Sun 12/3: Santa Claus at the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula (10AM-2PM)

Sun 12/3: Photos with Santa and Other Activities at Malibu Country Mart (Noon-4PM)

Sun 12/3: Christmas Craft Fair at Trinity Church Camarillo (2-6PM)

Sun 12/3: Camarillo Community Band Christmas Concert (4PM)

Tue 12/5: Santa Lucia Celebration of Lights at Cal Lutheran (7:30PM)

12/5-12/6: Christmas at the Ranch at the Camarillo Ranch House (5-8PM)

Thu 12/7: Chanukah Celebration in Newbury Park (5:30-7PM)

Thu 12/7: Chanukah Celebration in Camarillo (5:30-7:30PM)

Thu 12/7: Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the Reagan Library (5:30-6:30PM)

Thu 12/7: Chanukah Celebration at the Simi Valley Town Center (6:30PM)

Fri 12/8: Cancer Support Community Winter Wonderland Party (5-7PM)

12/8-12/9: Roaring Twenties Holiday at Stagecoach Inn Newbury Park

Sat 12/9: Camarillo Christmas Parade (10AM)

Sat 12/9: Santa’s Village at Camarillo Community Center (9AM-2PM)

Sat 12/9: Santa Photos and More at Healthy Pet Newbury Park (11AM-4PM)

Sat 12/9: Hawaiian Style Winter Walk Event at Whizin Market Square Agoura Hills (11AM-6PM)

Sat 12/9: Camarillo Old Town Glow and Holiday Village (4-9PM)

Sat 12/9: 57th Annual Parade of Lights at Channel Islands Harbor (7PM)

12/8-12/10: Night in Bethlehem Event in Thousand Oaks (5:45-8PM)

12/8-12/10: Conejo Players Youth Presents “Home for the Holidays”

12/9-12/10: Dudley House Holiday Boutique in Ventura (11AM-5PM)

12/9-12/10: Santa Claus, Toy Drive and Winter Wonderland at Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks (10AM-4PM)

Sun 12/10: Holiday Pop Up Event at Santal Thousand Oaks (10AM-2PM)

Sun 12/10: Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K in Oxnard

Sun 12/10: Holiday Art & Craft Event at Wolfe Ranch in Thousand Oaks (10AM-4PM)

Sun 12/10: Saxophone Christmas at the Reagan Library (1PM)

Sun 12/10: Arete Christmas Concert at Cal Lutheran (2PM)

Sun 12/10: Chanukah Celebration in Downtown Ventura (4-6:30PM)

Sun 12/10: Chanukah Family Festival at Janss Marketplace (4-6PM)

Sun 12/10: Chanukah Festival in Moorpark (4:30-6PM)

Sun 12/10: Christmas Concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church (5PM)

Mon 12/11: Chanukah Celebration at The Shoppes at Westlake Village (5:30-7PM)

Mon 12/11: Oxnard Police Department “Santa at the Station” Event (5:30-7:30PM)

Tue 12/12: Chanukah Celebration at The Commons at Calabasas (6:30-9:30PM)

Wed 12/13: Photos with Santa and Other Activities at Malibu Country Mart (4-7PM)

Wed 12/13: Outdoor Holiday Community Sing Along in Oak Park (7:30-8:30PM)

12/15-12/16: 47th Annual Ventura Harbor Holiday Parade of Lights (6:30-8:30PM)

12/15-12/16: Roaring Twenties Holiday at Stagecoach Inn Newbury Park

Sat 12/16: Santa Claus’ Party at the Simi Valley Town Center (All Day)

Sat 12/16: Holiday Movie Marathon at High Street Arts Center (10AM-5PM)

Sat 12/16: Winter Wonderland and Holiday Marketplace at Ventura Harbor Village (12-4PM)

Sat 12/16: Holiday Celebration at the Camarillo Premium Outlets (Noon-3PM)

Sat 12/16: Conejo Holiday Market at Tipsy Goat Thousand Oaks (Noon-8PM)

Sat 12/16: Photos with Santa and Other Activities at Malibu Country Mart (Noon-4PM)

12/16-12/17: Santa Claus, Toy Drive and Winter Wonderland at Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks (10AM-4PM)

Sun 12/17: Holly Jolly Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Camarillo

Veterans Day Services in Ventura County

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Veterans Day is celebrated as a Federal holiday on the 11th day of November in honor of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark the anniversary of the end of World War I, which formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when Armistice with Germany took effect.

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Vietnam veteran David Stull stands guard while supporting a flagpole carrying the American flag at the Garden of Valor at Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village. This was one of three 30 minute shifts he stood guard. November 1984 photo by Scott Harrison/The News Chronicle

Back in the 1980s, Conejo Valley residents would observe a 24-hour vigil during the Veterans Day holiday. I took photos several times, but this 1984 photo at dusk remains my favorite. The current full name of Valley Oaks is Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park. The flame is still burning at the Garden of Valor.