805 Strong 5K Run/Walk for Ventura County Community Foundation in Thousand Oaks on December 16, 2018

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The 805 Strong 5K Run/Walk for the Ventura County Community Foundation is a fundraising event to support the Conejo Valley Victims Fund (Borderline shooting) and the Hill Fire/Woolsey Fire Sudden and Urgent Needs Effort Fund. The event is planned for Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 7:30am.

Event to take place at Thousand Oaks Community Park, 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Donation $35.

Learn more and sign up at www.805strong5k.com.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis in Van Nuys on Sunday, December 2, 2018

The Jingle Bell Run/Walk for arthritis is a 5K holiday themed event. Tie jingle bells to your shoes and come out on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys (previously planned at Paramount Ranch, which was devastated by the Woolsey Fire).

On site registration opens at 8:00am and the run/walk begins at 9:30am. After the run/walk join us in the festival zone to meet our honorees and enjoy holiday entertainment, food, fun and a costume contest.

Register at www.JBR.org/ThousandOaks

Chanukah Celebration at the Simi Valley Town Center on Sunday, December 2, 2018

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CHANUKAH AT THE MALL

A Family Chanukah Celebration

Sunday, December 2

2:30 - 4:30 PM

At the Simi Valley Town Center

south of center court, near ULTA

Giant Menorah!

Dreidel-bot activity!

Dazzling Illusions show by Todd Reis!

Judah Macabee photo-op!

Music & dancing!

Latkes!

Chanukah crafts & gifts!

 

FREE Admission. All are welcome!

 805-577-0573 * info@chabadsimi.org

 Made possible by Chabad of Simi Valley & local donors

CANCELLED - TO BE RESCHEDULED New West Symphony Presents "The Romantics" in Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, November 17, 18

Music heals. And there will be a time for that. 

Right now is the time for families to embrace and for our community to try to comprehend the devastation that has befallen us.
 
In respect for everyone affected by the events of the past week, our November 17 and 18 concerts in Thousand Oaks and Oxnard are being rescheduled for future dates.
 
Watch for further details regarding new dates, arrangements for ticket holders, and how the New West Symphony will honor our community’s love and resiliency at future concerts.

The New West Symphony presents its November program, “The Romantics,” on Saturday, November 17th at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and Sunday, November 18th, at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center.

The Romantics Music Director Candidate Fawzi Haimor leads a program of three works from the romantic era, featuring the talents of Cleveland International Piano Competition Gold Medalist, Martina Filjak, in her New West Symphony debut. It also marks the Symphony’s first performance of American composer Edward MacDowell’s virtuosic, Liszt-inspired Piano Concerto No. 2. Closing the program is Johannes Brahms’ majestic First Symphony, which took Brahms 14 years to complete, and which, with its soaring final movement chorale, has often been called the Beethoven 10th.

Weber | Overture to Der Freischütz
MacDowell | Piano Concerto No. 2
Brahms | Symphony No. 1

Tickets available at www.newwestsymphony.org/the-romantics for the 7:30 p.m. show on the 17th in Thousand Oaks and the 3 p.m. show on the 18th in Oxnard.

One of the most exciting young artists to emerge in recent years, Martina Filjak is garnering international praise for her poetic passion and technical mastery at the keyboard as well as for her charismatic personality and magnetic stage presence.

Martina Filjak came to international attention by winning the Gold Medal, the 1st prize and the Beethoven prize at the Cleveland International Piano Competition in 2009, which brought her numerous engagements in the United States and internationally. Prior to that, she won 1st prizes at the Maria Canals Piano Competition (Barcelona) and the Viotti Piano Competition (Vercelli), and was a laureate at the Busoni Piano Competition.

In recent years, Ms Filjak has performed with esteemed orchestras including The Cleveland Orchestra, San Diego Symphony Orchestra, The Florida Orchestra, the Strasbourg Philharmonic, Barcelona Symphony, Bilbao Symphony and the Granada Symphony; the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, the Staatskapelle Weimar; the Israel Chamber Orchestra as well as the Orchestre Symphonique de Nancy. She has been heard in major international venues such as the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Konzerthaus Berlin, l’Auditori and Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York, Boston’s Jordan Hall, Teatro San Carlo in Naples, Sala Verdi in Milan, Salle Gaveau in Paris, Musikverein and the Konzerthaus in Vienna, NDR Hall in Hannover, Residenz in Munich, Auditorio Nacional in Madrid.

Her most recent conductor collaborations include JoAnn Falletta, Michael Schonwandt, Christoph Poppen, Hans Graf, Sebastian Lang–Lessing, Josep Caballe-Domenech, Tito Munoz, Christopher Warren-Green and Stefan Sanderling.

The artist’s extensive repertoire ranges from Bach to Berio and encompasses more than 30 piano concertos. She is dedicated to continuous exploring of piano literature and various concert formats. Performing with orchestra takes the biggest part of her time and she frequently states that she enjoys the interaction and the exchange of energy between so many musicians on the stage. An avid chamber musician, she frequently takes part in chamber music festivals, and has participated in the recording of Schumann’s Andante and Variations with cellists Jan Vogler and Christian Poltera, released on Sony Classical (August 2013). Her recording of Sonatas by Padre Antonio Soler was released in 2011 on the Naxos label.

During the 2014-2015 season, Miss Filjak appeared in Brazil and Japan and performed with the Osaka Century Symphony Orchestra and Alan Buribayev, the Slovenian Philharmonic and Marcelo Lehninger, the Sinfonieorchester Aachen and Kazem Abdullah, the Zagreb Philharmonic and Hans Graf. She debuted with the Orchestra Sinfonica La Verdi in Milano as well as at Milan’s Serate Musicali. Performances in 2015-16 featured her with the Staatskapelle Halle and Josep Caballe Domenech, the Bremen Philharmonic Orchestra and Markus Poschner, the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra and Stefan Sanderling, the Phoenix Symphony and Tito Munoz the San Antonio Symphony and Karina Canellakis, the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Donato Cabrera, and the Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra and David Danzmayr in performances of concerti by Beethoven, Ravel, Brahms, Saint-Saens and Rachmaninov.

Martina speaks seven languages. Fortunately, for an active performer, she loves to travel.

Fawzi Haimor has worked with Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, NDR Radiophilharmonie Hannover, WDR Funkhausorchester Köln, Orquesta Sinfonica do Porto, Oulu Sinfonia and Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi. In the US, Haimor conducted orchestras such as The Florida Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony, New West Symphony and New Mexico Philharmonic. He also made an acclaimed debut with the Grant Park Symphony in July 2017. Further afield, he collaborated with Qatar Philharmonic, Kyoto Symphony and the New Zealand Symphony.

Upcoming guest appearances include a return to the Louisiana Philharmonic, and debuts with orchestras including Deutsche Radiophilharmonie Saarbrücken, Philharmonie Zuidnederland and Bilkent Symphony Orchestra.

Haimor’s broad repertoire includes a focus on the late romantic Germanic works, 19th and 20th century Russian and American composers, plus he is a committed advocate of contemporary music and has performed premieres by composers such as Mason Bates and Kareem Roustom. An eloquent and compelling speaker from the podium, he equally excels in outreach and education projects.

Haimor was born in Chicago in 1983 and educated in the Middle East and in San Francisco. He completed his violin training at the Jacobs School of Music in Indiana University, and studied conducting under David Effron and Arthur Fagen. He earned bachelor’s degrees in both music and neurobiology, a master’s degree in conducting from the University of California-Davis, and second master’s in instrumental conducting at Indiana University. He was previously Assistant Conductor at Alabama Symphony Orchestra, where he was also the first Music Director of the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra. Until 2015, he was Assistant Conductor and Resident Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, where he led a variety of concerts including classical, pops and outreach. While in Pittsburgh, he also served as a cover to esteemed conductors including Manfred Honeck, Leonard Slatkin, Gianandrea Noseda, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos and Yan Pascal Tortelier.

38th Annual Westlake Village Juniors Gingerbread Boutique on November 8-9, 2018

The Westlake Village Junior Women's Club (WVJWC) will be hosting their 38th Annual Gingerbread Boutique on Thursday, November 8th from 6-10pm and Friday, November 9th, 2018 from 10am-6pm at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Westlake Village.

Get your friends and join us for a girls-night out on Thursday November 8th from 6-10pm. Your ticketed entry gets you dinner, dessert, wine and a raffle ticket to our amazing gift basket! Tickets will be $20, payable in advance or at the door.

Friday the boutique is open 10am-6pm for your leisurely pleasure. Ladies share with your husband! We have several jewelry vendors! 

The best part - 20% of all sales goes directly to help 5 local charities: Cancer Fit, Community Cancer Support, Many Mansions, Temple Adat Elohim, and Conejo Free Clinic Mammogram Fund. Give back to your community while getting your holiday shopping done!

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/448335402356142.

Tickets available at www.westlakejuniors.org/events/38th-annual-gingerbread-boutique/overview.

26th Annual "No Room at the Inn" Nativity Display in Camarillo November 30 to December 2, 2018

The No Room at the Inn Board announced on September 29, 2019 via the organization’s Facebook page that the event has been cancelled in 2019 and close the non-profit organization.

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No Room at the Inn is a display of over 600 nativity sets from private collections, with proceeds helping our Ventura County homeless. The 2018 display will be hosted by United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo.

The Grand Opening Gala is Friday evening, November 30th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be light appetizers and entertainment. A donation of $30 in advance by 11/26 or $35 at the door is requested.

The display continues December 1st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and December 2nd from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The donation for viewing the exhibit Saturday and Sunday is $5 for adults and $1 for children. Those attending will view the amazing variety of ways that first Christmas was depicted.

All proceeds benefit the homeless shelters of Ventura County. Over $480,000 to date has been donated.

www.nrati.com

Community Champions Day at Sherwood Country Club on Thursday, October 25th

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When the Charles Schwab Cup season’s top 54 players return to Sherwood Country Club from October 25-28 for the Invesco QQQ Championship, the competition won’t be the only thing that fans have to look forward to. Fans can enjoy a host of community-centric events and fan features while they tour the course grounds, including a Community Champions Day, celebrity pro-am groups, food trucks, a craft beer garden and more.

The week kicks off on Thursday, Oct. 25 with a Community Champions Day that features legends from not only PGA TOUR Champions, but also actors like Alfonso Ribeiro, Kunal Nayyar and Kevin Rahm. Fans will also be able to watch household names Caitlyn Jenner and Rick Dees as they compete alongside the pros. Community Champions Day is free for the public to attend and watch the pro-am event where competitors are paired with a PGA TOUR Champions professional, enjoy lunch from on-course concessions.

Adding to the family-friendly atmosphere of Community Champions Day, kids who are on-site Thursday can visit the driving range to take part in the Youth Clinic sponsored by the tournament’s Official Charity Partner, Sherwood Cares Foundation. The clinic is open to children of all ages and will feature golf’s legends giving informative detail about how to improve their swing. While on the range, spectators may also witness a skills challenge – a special drive, chip and putt competition featuring competing charities supported by The First Tee of Los Angeles and the Sherwood Cares Foundation.

Friday through Sunday, fans at the Invesco QQQ Championship will have local, flavorful food options to enjoy during competition rounds thanks to an array of food trucks on site. Located between Nos. 11 and 16, fans can take a break from watching the likes of Bernhard Langer, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Vijay Singh by enjoying local Los Angeles favorites at Baby’s Badass Burgers, Mamma Italy and Ventura BBQ. In addition to the newly offered food trucks, the tournament will also feature a Craft Beer Garden located adjacent to the 9th green. The beer garden is open to the public, age 21 and up, and will feature craft beer from Ten Barrel Brewing Company.

Those looking for an activity to help stay active are encouraged to register for the first annual Dole 5K Family Fun Run & Walk benefitting FOOD Share. The run, which coincides with the tournament’s second round of competition, will offer participants a scenic view of Sherwood Country Club’s front nine. As part of their $30 race entry fee ($35 on-site entry), participants will receive two (2) Grounds tickets to the Invesco QQQ Championship for either Saturday or Sunday, valued at $40, along with an official event t-shirt. Youth rates start at $15 for ages 14 and under, with prices increasing to $20 for on-site entry. Race day registration begins at 6:00 a.m. followed by a race start-time of 7:15 a.m.

The event is pleased to offer complimentary tickets for all Active Duty, Military Reserve, National Guard Service Members, Military Retirees, Veterans and their dependents, courtesy of CBC Federal Credit Union. To receive a military ticket voucher for complimentary admission, military guests must register online at birdiesforthebrave.sheerid.com/invescoqqq-2018/. Complimentary tickets can also be redeemed in person at the CBC Federal Credit Union location at the Port Hueneme Naval Base (Building 1336 at 23rd and Harris). Military identification is required.

Following the conclusion of competition on Saturday, Fleetwood Mac cover band Twisted Gypsy is scheduled to perform on the Croquet Lawn at Sherwood Country Club. Entry to the concert is free with purchase of a daily grounds ticket to the Invesco QQQ Championship, making the experience a $20 value. As an additional bonus, the Sherwood Country Club Clubhouse will be opening its doors to all ticketholders at 3:00 p.m. in preparation for the concert. Guests are invited to enjoy the view of 18, grab a bite to eat from Mamma Italy’s food truck and relax on the Croquet Lawn to claim seats before the show starts.

Fans can enjoy all of these great community and family initiatives at the Invesco QQQ Championship with a variety of ticket options. Good-Any-One-Day grounds tickets are available for $20, or fans can enjoy three days of grounds access for just $50 (Friday-Sunday). For every 2018 daily grounds ticket purchased between June 10 and October 12, the Invesco QQQ Championship will donate a daily grounds ticket to local charity through the Sherwood Cares Foundation. Clubhouse tickets are also available starting at $40 for a daily pass and $95 for a three-day pass (Friday-Sunday).

Community members are reminded that Youth 18 and under are admitted to the tournament free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. For more information on the Invesco QQQ Championship or to purchase tickets to the 2018 event, please visit www.invescoqqqchamp.com.

9th Annual Children's Multicultural Bookfest at Camarillo Community Center on November 3, 2018

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9th Annual Children’s Multicultural BookFest

A FREE event for young children and their families on Saturday, November 3rd from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Camarillo.

Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo.

The World’s Continents Story Tents will have community volunteer readers with featured Children’s Authors Carol Heyer, author and illustrator of" Humphrey’s First Christmas", Neil Klayman, author of "Boris Ate a Thesaurus". Every child will receive a free book.  For more Information call, 805-388-0369.

Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Open House in Agoura Hills on Saturday, November 3, 2018

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department invites the community to the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Open House on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bring the entire family to learn more about the Sheriff's Department through interesting displays and interactive activities. 

This is a great opportunity to thank your local law enforcement professionals for all they do to keep Malibu and the surrounding areas safe. Location is 27050 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills.

www.facebook.com/LostHillsSheriffsStation