2020 Ronald McDonald House Charities Walk for Kids Ventura on Sunday, April 5th

Ronald McDonald House Charities Walk for Kids Ventura is planned for April 5, 2020 at San Buenaventura State Beach, 901 San Pedro Street, Ventura.

Walk for Kids is a fun, family-friendly 5K walk along the promenade at San Buenaventura State Beach. All proceeds from the event will benefit the future Ronald McDonald Family Room at Ventura County Medical Center.

Form a team or walk as an individual - $25 registration fee, Kids under 18 free - all registered walkers receive a free t-shirt. Schedule: 7am registration, 8:30am program, 9am walk begins, 11am walk ends.

Learn more and sign up at walkforkids.org/ventura.

Free Nature Hikes and Classes at Camarillo Grove Park

Free nature hikes and classes at Camarillo Grove Park, 6968 E Camarillo Springs Rd, Camarillo. All hikes are FREE! Fun for all ages! No registration necessary. Come prepared with sturdy hiking shoes, a hat, water, sunscreen. Parking fee is waived for these events.

Spring Equinox: Guided Nature Hike

Thursday, March 19, 5-7pm at Camarillo Grove Park

Had enough of winter? Let’s welcome in spring, banish the winter blues, and celebrate the spring equinox by enjoying a hike. We will start to see seasonal flora appear and will start to see a change of birds and the start of baby animals.

Storrie’s Stories: Guided Nature Hike

8-9:30am W 4/1 at Camarillo Grove Park

Join our Recreation Services Manager as he relays the history and mystery of Camarillo Grove Park during this early morning guided hike. Will the information be correct? Your guess is as good as ours. Bring water and questions to ask on the trail.

Birds of Spring II: Guided Nature Hike

9-11am Sa 4/18 at Camarillo Grove Park

Meet some special birds, including those arriving to nest, those about to leave after a warm winter stay, as well as year-round residents. Come to Camarillo Grove and explore the birds in this area; we’ll compare to those we saw at Mission Oaks.

Flower Power: Guided Nature Hike

9-11am Sa 4/25 at Camarillo Grove Park

With this year’s rain, we look forward to seeing more wildflowers. Join us on a hike as you learn about the different flora and fauna of the area.

Rock Painting Class

2-3:30pm Th 2/20 at Camarillo Grove Park

Sit outdoors and get your creativity on as we transform ordinary rocks into colorful works of art. Great for decorating your garden at home. Paints, rocks & brushes will be provided.

Nature Journaling Class

9-10:30am Tu 4/14 at Camarillo Grove Park

Learn how to create your own unique Nature Journal while listening to the birds and enjoying the smell of the trees surrounding you. Learn how to sketch and journal about your experience with nature. Bring your own journal & drawing supplies of choice. Some pens, pencils, watercolors & color pencils will be available for use.

Nature Photography Classes

2/18 Tu 4-5:30pm or 4/16 Th 45:30pm at Camarillo Grove Park

It’s time to get your National Geographic on! Step outside and observe nature like never. Learn technics on how to photograph the wildlife right here in Camarillo! Find out where to look for creatures and how to practice patience with this craft. Take home photos, skills, and a whole new desire to snap photos of the natural world around you.

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50th Annual Camarillo Rotary Viva La Comida Community Dinner on Monday, January 27, 2020

The 50th Annual Viva La Comida Community Dinner will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 from 5 to 8 PM at the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 Burnley Street, Camarillo.

Enchiladas, mariachis, magicians and an opportunity drawing! Dine-in, take-out or drive-through. The traditional enchilada dinner includes beans, rice, salad and a salsa bar. Soft drinks, beer, wine and margaritas will be available. Live entertainment includes a mariachi band, piñatas for the kids, opportunity drawings and more.

Tickets are $15, available from any Camarillo Rotarian, at Camarillo Plumbing on Ventura Blvd. or at the door. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club and other local charities. Call 805-312-5506 for more information.

Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders providing humanitarian service and building goodwill. Rotarians have served the needs of communities worldwide since 1905. Camarillo Rotary meets Wednesdays at noon. For more information about Rotary and Viva sponsorship opportunities, see www.camarillorotary.org

Holiday Open House at Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park on Sunday, December 8, 2019

Unwrap a Victorian Holiday Join in a celebration of the traditions of Christmas and Hanukkah with beautiful decorations throughout the Stagecoach Inn Museum complex in Newbury Park on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 1-4pm.

Children will enjoy storytelling from Mrs. Claus and help decorate Timber School’s Christmas tree. Two local musical groups entertain with sounds of the holidays, while Charles Dickens shares his tales. AND more!

Wrap up your visit with cookies and hot cider in Anderson Hall.

Free admission is our gift to the community! Unwrap a Victorian Holiday is a self-guided open house with things to see and do throughout the Museum grounds. Regular museum tours will resume on Wednesday, December 11th.

Located at 51 South Ventu Park Road. Visit stagecoachinnmuseum.org for more information.

Christmas Concert in the Park, The Nativity, in Camarillo on Sunday, December 14, 2019

Come celebrate the Christmas season with Camarillo’s 2nd Annual Christmas Concert in the Park, The Nativity! This event will feature over 300 performers of all ages including professional soloists, violinists, bagpipes, a jazz band, a drum line and choirs made up of children, youth and adults. Admission is free. Bundle up, bring your chairs and blankets, and share the joy of Christmas at this magical 1 hour event.

Event to take place on Sunday, December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm, Constitution Park 1437 Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo. More information at camarillonativity.org

4th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Port Hueneme City Hall on November 11, 2019

The City of Port Hueneme, Port Hueneme Historical Society Museum, Oxnard Harbor District, Sea Cadet Corp Ben Moreell Battalion, VFW Post 3935, and Navy League invite the public to the 4th Annual Veterans Day Celebration Honoring America’s Military: Past, Present and Future on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in front of City Hall, 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme. visithuenemebeach.com/event/fourth-annual-veterans-day

Calabasas Veterans Garden Dedication and Celebration on Tuesday, November 12th

The City of Calabasas is hosting a dedication and celebration of the Calabasas Veterans Garden on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 11 am. There will be a Memorial Garden dedication, music, food and drinks. The Calabasas Rose Garden is located at 100 Civic Center Way.

25th Anniversary of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Family Event on Sunday, October 13th

25th Anniversary Celebration with City of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

October 13, 2019 1pm-4pm

The City of Thousand Oaks invites you to a complimentary afternoon of fun for the whole family! Celebrate the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s 25th Anniversary with theater tours, Touch-A-Truck-Event, live music performances, interactive booths, a kid-friendly firefighter agility course, food trucks and more!

Located at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Hosted by:

• The Thousand Oaks Library

• Conejo Valley Recreation and Park District

• Ventura County Fire

• Ventura County Sheriff

• The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

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Free Admission to America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College on September 21, 22, 2019

Moorpark College invites the community to experience America’s Teaching Zoo free of charge on September 21 and 22. Guests will experience wild animal encounters and presentations, as well as big cat feedings and animal training demonstrations. These demonstrations provide unique opportunities to witness operant conditioning and the student/animal bond.

“We want our community to know that we appreciate their support, and what better way to do that than to invite them in for free?” says Mara Rodriguez, zoo staff at America’s Teaching Zoo. “We hope first-time visitors will take advantage of this promotion and come to appreciate our Zoo as a community resource.”

America’s Teaching Zoo is located on the Moorpark College campus, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. Operation hours and animal presentations will be from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wild animal encounters and presentations will be at noon and 2 p.m. The event is free to all attendees.

America’s Teaching Zoo is also home to an important program that trains the next generation of animal stewards. The Exotic Animal Training and Management program (EATM) provides students with high-quality instruction in exotic animal care and training, giving them hands-on experience while caring for nearly 200 animals at the Zoo.

For more information, call (805) 378-1441 or visit moorparkcollege.edu/zoo.

30th Annual United Way of Ventura County Day of Caring on Saturday, September 28th

United Way of Ventura County invites the community to participate in its 30th Annual Day of Caring to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 9am to noon. This event will bring together teams and individual volunteers to help nonprofit organizations in the community with a variety of tasks. Volunteer projects are available in cities throughout Ventura County.

United Way is seeking volunteers to help community organizations across Ventura County. Day of Caring will be a fun, free and easy way for individuals, families and teams to work together and create real change in the community.

In 2018, over 550 individuals, families and teams volunteered at 29 project sites.

Some of the volunteer projects will include leading arts and crafts activities for children, painting and freshening up community centers, creating a garden of hope for cancer patients, sorting food at food banks and pantries and more!

Volunteers will receive a Day of Caring T-shirt for their participation. To register as a volunteer and to view full descriptions of the available Day of Caring projects, visit vcunitedway.org/day-of-caring.