Syncopated Ladies Tap Workshop July 15 and Live Performance July 22 in Oxnard PACC

The Oxnard Performing Arts Center (The PACC) proudly presents SYNCOPATED LADIES!

From viral videos shared by Beyoncé to crew battles on "So You Think You Can Dance", the talented dancers of Syncopated Ladies are at the forefront of the tap movement. During this high-energy show, you'll witness the electrifying and inspiring moves from this world-travelling troupe, where fierce footwork meets a cutting-edge style. Founder Chloe Arnold has debuted choreography on "So You Think You Can Dance, Good Morning America, The Talk, The Ellen Show", and over 20 episodes of "The Late Late Show With James Corden". Complete with a supporting band of accomplished musicians, the action-packed performance taps through Oxnard Performing Arts Center.

SYNCOPATED LADIES (community tap workshop)

Sunday, July 15 | 2-4 pm | Free with RSVP

SYNCOPATED LADIES (live performance)

Sunday, July 22 | 6 pm | $15-$30

Tickets for 7/22 performance at THIS LINK.

@ The PACC, 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard

These Beyonce-approved ladies of tap slay with their legendary choreography to epic songs from greats like Prince and  Beyoncé. You won't want to miss this show.

oxnardperformingarts.com | 805-486-2424 | paccinquiries@oxnard.org

SYNCOPATED LADIES is a Female Tap Dance Band from Los Angeles, widely known for viral videos that have been Beyoncé approved and have accumulated over 50 million views. They also were featured on So You Think You Can Dance - Season 11 as the Winner of the First Crew Battle. Syncopated Ladies was created by critically acclaimed tap dancer and choreographer, Chloé Arnold, who was discovered at an early age in Washington, DC by legendary choreographer Debbie Allen.  www.syncopatedladies.com

9th Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Golf Classic on June 11, 2018

Golfers are invited to participate in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s 9th Annual Golf Classic while helping raise funds for local youth on Monday, June 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. 

The day’s events include an opening breakfast, exciting contests, lunch, hosted cocktail reception & dinner, live auction, opportunity drawings, and an awards presentation.  New this year is the 2018 Golf School for those who are new to golf or who want to improve their game.  The Golf School includes a Swing, Chipping and Putting Clinic and lessons provided by Moorpark Country Club PGA golf professionals.  The Golf School also includes a Q&A session with the Country Club’s professionals and an awards ceremony.  

All proceeds will help provide quality before and after school programs and enrichment in education, the arts, health, sports, technology and leadership. 

The annual Golf Classic is sponsored by Cal & Marje Johnson of The Johnston Group and The Shumway Family. 

To learn more or to register for the Golf Classic, visit the events section on the website at www.bgcconejo.org or contact Natalie Gonzalez at 818-706-0905.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley are open before and after school, during lunch, on weekends, throughout the summer for the camp program and all day during school vacations with tours of the Clubs available upon request.  For more information about supervised youth programs, to donate, volunteer, or register online, please log onto www.bgcconejo.org or call 818-706-0905.

Humane Society of Ventura County Birthday Bash & Open House in Ojai on June 9th

Stop by the Humane Society of Ventura County between 10-3 on Saturday, June 9, 2018 to celebrate 86 years of service to Ventura County. Get a behind the scenes peek at the facility, interact with animals, tour the kennels and clinic, meet the staff, and learn about different volunteer opportunities. Bring the whole family to enjoy refreshments, participate in a treasure hunt and learn more about how YOU can make a difference in the lives of animals in need!

Humane Educator, Robin Satnick, will have a variety of activities for children along with information on responsible pet ownership. Our Humane Officers will be on hand to give you a look at the responsibilities and duties of protecting animals throughout the county. We are pleased to welcome back Firefly Ceramics and their Tiles for Tails program. For a $25 donation benefiting our new kennels, you can design your own tile that will be permanently displayed on site here at the Shelter. 

What would a visit to a shelter be without the main attraction—the animals! There will be a full house of critters available for adoption; you never know when you are going to meet your new best friend!

When: Saturday June 9th from 10-3

Where: Humane Society of Ventura County. 402 Bryant St. in Ojai. Call 805-646-6505 for more information or visit www.hsvc.org/86th_birthday_bash_open_house.

Arbor Earth Day Event at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden on Saturday, April 28, 2018

The Conejo Chinese Cultural Association (CCCA) Youth Project will host an Earth Day celebration at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 1-4pm to increase awareness of natural grown native plants.

Activities will include distributing local grown plants free of charge to participants, demonstrating the paper making process where you can create your own paper from recycled materials; face painting and paper folding.

The event will take place at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden's Kids' Adventure Garden, located at Jeaunine Dr. Thousand Oaks. Free Admission.

Conejo Chinese Cultural Association website: www.ccca-tocs.org/beta.

Village Voices Choral Presents "That's Entertainment!" in Thousand Oaks on June 1-2

Savor the joy of spring with That's Entertainment!, performed by The Village Voices Chorale on Friday, June 1 at 8 pm and Saturday, June 2 at 2:30 pm at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum Theatre.  Revel in Carmen's "March of the Toreadors", delight in the haunting strains of "Nella Fantasia", swing to the “Theme from New York, New York" and rekindle your dreams with "Over the Rainbow".  These songs and others will touch your hearts and minds.  As you leave the theater, you will say, "Now, That's Entertainment!”

The 60-voice chorale is directed by Gloria Hilliard and accompanied by Christine DeKlotz.  Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling Village Voices at 818 889-7150, the Theatre Box Office 805 449-2787 or Ticketmaster 800 745-3000.     www.villagevoices.org

6th Annual Pants Off Racing Almost 10K/5K at Malibu Creek State Park on November 3, 2018

Pants Off Racing's 6th Annual Almost 10K/5K and 1 Mile fun run/walk for the 1st Time will take place at Malibu Creek State Park on Saturday, November 3, 2018 and will include a 1 mile fun run/walk, 5K and 10K distances. All proceeds from the event are used to assist families and support pancreatic cancer victims.

Pants Off Racing's mission is to provide service to those lives affected by pancreatic cancer through time, energy, and goodwill; to integrate and unite generations, through sport participation, while creating public awareness about pancreatic cancer.

www.active.com/calabasas-ca/running/distance-running-races/the-6th-annual-pants-off-racing-almost-10k-for-the-1st-time-2018

19th Annual YMCA Prayer Breakfast at Cal Lutheran on Thursday, May 3, 2018

Join us for the 19th Annual YMCA Prayer Breakfast with keynote speaker, Cody Jones, USA Paralympian and California Lutheran University graduate. Our goal is to bring people of all faiths together to pray for the nation and reflect on, discuss and celebrate our many blessings.

Last year’s Prayer Breakfast was attended by nearly 400 community members, and we expect another great turnout this year with an inspiring program and theme: Pray for America - UNITY.

Participants will include spiritual and community leaders from Agoura Hills, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village.

We hope you will join us for this special event. To reserve your seat on May 3, please visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/ymca-prayer-breakfast-2018-tickets-41479427083

We Run The Promenade 5K in Westlake Village on Saturday, May 19th

On your marks, get set, join us for We Run The Promenade, an exhilarating 5K that begins and ends at The Promenade at Westlake on May 19. The race takes place at 9AM, and costs $10 per person. All proceeds will benefit The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools, a volunteer parent organization that works hand-in-hand with the school district and the individual Parent Faculty Associations to help make sure children receive the strongest education possible from kindergarten through high school.

After the run, enjoy music, treats and fun!

Check-in begins at 7AM in the parking lot at The Promenade at Westlake, directly across from Vintage Grocers. Register by May 15.

Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/we-run-the-promenade-5k-tickets-44810040036.

New Venture Ventura County Event at Cal Lutheran Thousand Oaks on May 5, 2018

New Venture Ventura County

Supporting the Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

New Venture Ventura County (NVVC) showcases student entrepreneurs from grade school to grad school. The event, free and open to the public, will take place on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 10am to 1pm.

The event includes:

• 6th Annual New Venture Challenge Student Entrepreneur Expo and Pitch Competition
• Makerspace Expo showcasing some of the cool things students and community members do at local Makerspaces
• Coding Bootcamp Demo designed to better prepare students for college college degrees and careers in IT

More information at www.newventurevc.com.

JPL Hosts "A Ticket to Explore" Public Event the Weekend of June 9-10, 2018 (SOLD OUT)

(SOLD OUT!)

"A Ticket to Explore JPL” is a special weekend when JPL opens its doors to the public and displays all the ways they are  exploring the solar system and beyond. Advance tickets are required to this event on June 9-10, 2018 from 8:30 am to 4 pm.

Tickets are free, but limited, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning April 7, 2018 starting at 9 a.m. at https://explore.jpl.nasa.gov. Maximum number of tickets per requestor is five and must be reserved for specific names.

At "Explore JPL," visitors will have the opportunity to see, among other things, a life-sized model of InSight -- the next mission to Mars, scheduled to launch in May -- and Mars rovers, plus JPL's machine shop, where precise parts are made for spacecraft. This event coincides with the 60thanniversary of NASA. The agency was created in 1958.

Although children under two do not require a ticket, experiences at the event are not intended for very young guests.

More information available at www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/special-events.php.