Gotta Dance Academy in Simi Valley

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Gotta Dance Academy, located at the Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, #185, provides dancing instruction to ages 18 months to adult. 

Beginning to advanced levels, competitive teams, recreational classes, annual recital, homework room, and large viewing areas with one way viewing.

Visit www.gottadancesimivalley.com or call 805.526.5655 for more information.

Camarillo Art Center

The Camarillo Art Center is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization which promotes interest in a broad range of visual art forms. The CAC maintains an art gallery for local artists and art students to present their work to the public. CAC also develops various programs, sponsors classes and houses an art library to foster art education.

Located at 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo, the gallery is open for viewing 1-4 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Visit www.camarilloartcenter.org or call 805.445.7061 for more information.

Agoura Hills Library

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The Agoura Hills Library first opened on October 27, 2001 in its 17,772 square foot facility at 29901 Ladyface Court. The library is part of the Agoura City Hall Civic Center and well as the County of Los Angeles Public Library System (and thus your library card is can be used at dozens of L.A. County libraries).

The library is located off the Kanan Road exit or Reyes Adobe Road exit from U.S. 101 Freeway on Agoura Road and Ladyface Court. The facility has a copy center, computer center, 2 conference rooms, and a Friends of the Library bookstore & browsing area.

There’s also a household battery recycling site at the library.

Visit lacountylibrary.org/agoura-hills-library or call 818.889.2278 for more information.

As of January 2022, the library is open noon to 8pm Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday/Monday.

Golf N' Stuff Ventura

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For hours of amusement check out Golf N' Stuff off the 101 freeway in eastern Ventura, just 20 miles west of Newbury Park. Golf N' Stuff features two 18-hole miniature golf courses, Indy style race cars (go-karts), bumper boats, bumper cars and laser tag (offered at designated time frames) and a large arcade. You must be 4' 8" tall to drive the go-karts and at least 4' tall to drive the bumper boats/cars, so make sure to wear heels if you're really short.

The famous Golf N' Stuff castle seen from Highway 101 in Ventura.

The famous Golf N' Stuff castle seen from Highway 101 in Ventura.

Each activity is priced separately. Mini golf as of March 2019 costs $11.00. You can also purchase a 2 hour unlimited use wristband on weekends for $30.00 (as of March 2019) and try everything. I highly recommend registering in the Golf N Stuff Email Club as they email periodic 2 for 1 mini golf coupons that come in handy. There are also printable coupons on the Golf N Stuff site at golfnstuff.com/ventura/coupons.html.

Golf N' Stuff is open 365 days per year (366 on leap years)! Yes, it is even open Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day!

There is also a snack bar that serves an assortment of items, like mini pizzas, hot dogs and pretzels. Enough to provide plenty of carbs for your activities.

Golf N' Stuff is located at 5555 Walker Street, Ventura. More info at www.golfnstuff.com or call 805.644.7131.

Exit the 101 off Victoria, head North to Moon Drive, which turns into Walker, and turn left to the park.

South Coast Aquatics

South Coast Water Polo was founded in 1989, providing year-round programs designed to teach water polo skills and fundamentals, as well as sportsmanship and enthusiasm to athletes of the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas.

South Coast Swimming is dedicated to maintaining a positive sports atmosphere with encouraging coaches who create an environment where athletes reach their potential as they learn the fundamentals of stroke technique, improve their speed, and develop long lasting friendships and fitness habits.

Year round water polo and swimming for all ages! Meets and practices at pools throughout the Conejo Valley. They also have a South Coast Masters program.

Visit www.southcoastaquatics.com for more information.

Simi Valley Public Library

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The Simi Valley Public Library is located at 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Previously part of the Ventura County Library System, the library became a municipal public library on July 1, 2013.

The library is open 7 days a week, 10am to 8pm Monday through Thursday, 1pm to 5pm on Friday and Sunday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday.

In addition to books and publications, the library has a meeting room, hosts special free events and programs for the community and allows for eBook downloads on its website.

To learn more, visit www.simivalleylibrary.org or call 805.526.1735.