Fall Open House at Camarillo Bird Museum on Saturday, October 12, 2019

THE WESTERN FOUNDATION OF VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY, a.k.a, “THE CAMARILLO BIRD MUSEUM” INVITES YOU TO ITS 17th Annual Fall Open House!

The Museum will be open on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a rare opportunity to tour the Foundation’s extensive bird, nest, and egg collections!

Guest Appearance: Ojai Raptor Center's Live Birds of Prey

Raptors of Southern California & Behind the Scenes of the WFVZ

Chumash Storyteller Alan "Spirit Hawk" Salazar

Silent Auction, Arts & Crafts, Short films, and Raffles

Gift items will be available for purchase.

Admission is $5.00 per person. Free for kids 5 and under. Free for members!

439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo www.wfvz.org 

Directions:  From south of Camarillo, take Hwy 101 to the Pleasant Valley/Santa Rosa Rd. off-ramp, and turn left at the end of the off-ramp, going back over the freeway. Follow Pleasant Valley west for 2 miles to where it crosses Lewis Road. Continue heading west on Pleasant Valley to the second street on the right, Calle San Pablo.  (If you cross the railroad tracks, you have gone too far.) Turn right on Calle San Pablo. The Foundation is the fifth building up on the left (439 Calle San Pablo).

From north of Camarillo, take Hwy 101 south to the Las Posas Rd. off-ramp, and turn right at the end of the off-ramp. Follow Las Posas for 0.8 miles to the intersection with Pleasant Valley Rd. Turn left onto Pleasant Valley, and follow it east for 1.6 miles to where it crosses the railroad tracks and comes to a stop sign. Be careful of traffic crossing at this intersection, since it does not stop. Proceed east after the stop sign to the first left -- Calle San Pablo. Turn left here.  The Foundation is the fifth building up on the left (439 Calle San Pablo).

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.

Ventura Harbor Pirates Day 2019 on SATURDAY, June 1st

Return to the mystical times when the pirates roamed the seas during Ventura Harbor Pirates Day 2019 on Saturday, June 1st. This signature Ventura Harbor Village event celebrates a decade long festival with professional pirate live-action shows, pirate themed activities, treasure hunts, pirate costume contests, pirate vendors, and much more. Festival goers of all ages come in Piratey period costume and wenchy dress. Pirate marketplace open at 11am and live entertainment from 1pm-4pm. Action takes place on the lawn and various courtyard areas.

www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/pirates-day-2019

Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura

Easter Egg-Stravaganza at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks on Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Stop by The Lakes at Thousand Oaks from 5-7pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 for an egg hunt, treats, petting zoo, face painting, DJ and, but of course, photos with the Easter Bunny! Free admission.

shoplakes.com/events/kids-club-presents-easter-egg-stravaganza/

City of Thousand Oaks Annual Public Works Week Open House on May 21-22, 2019

Public Works Week is an open house event to educate the Conejo Valley and surrounding cities’ youth and adults on how Public Works provides service to the community. The two-day event will include demonstrations on tree maintenance, graffiti removal, street repair, water conservation, recycling, bicycle safety, water operations, and wastewater collection. Highlights include a bus ride through the car wash in a Compressed Natural Gas bus and demonstrations of the landscape aerial lift.

The two-day open house will be held on May 21-22, 2019, at the Municipal Service Center, located at 1993 Rancho Conejo Boulevard. Individual and group tours may be scheduled between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. To reserve a tour, visit www.toaks.org/pww.

Celebrate the 5th Birthday of Ira the African Lion at Moorpark Teaching Zoo on Feb 2, 2019

Enjoy celebrating the 5th birthday of African Lion “Ira" at American's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Guests of this party will sing “Happy Birthday” to IRA as he claws and bites into his presents at 1pm. All party guests will get a piece of birthday cake and kids can make crowns to wear for this royal event! Adults $8, children and seniors $6, under 2 free. Hours are 11am to 5pm. Check or cash only. zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/events

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

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.

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

Free Upcoming Events and Programs at the Simi Valley Public Library

The Simi Valley Public Library is located at 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. 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. Here is a sampling of upcoming free events and programs at the Library. For more details, visit the Library's website at simivalleylibrary.org.

Upcoming events and activities at the library (as of 9/26/18):

Kids' Programs

Join us the last Saturday of the month from 2:00 - 3:30 pm and explore a different aspect of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Mathematics! For ages 5- 12. Children under age 9 must attend with a person 12 years of age or older. 

September – Learn about the structural differences between salt and sugar under a microscope and how that affects texture and taste!

October – Learn about the science behind tendons, muscles, and ligaments by making robotic hands!

November – Learn about the science behind money by looking at bills under a microscope.

December - Learn about the force and motion by painting with magnets and gravity!

*No registration required. Admittance is free. Program dates and content subject to change.

Family Programs

10/11/2018 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Rose Garden Patio Concert - A Phantom of the Night.  Halloween-themed songs performed by local teens and adults. Presented by It's A New Day.

11/8/2018 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Community Room Concert - The Beatles and the Beach Boys.  Two of the greatest musical influences of modern music were keenly aware of each other and their "competition" created some of the greatest music of all time. Local talent will perform some of their classics. Presented by It's A New Day.

12/13/2018 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Community Room Concert - Let's Rock With Jingle Bells!  Local talent will perform classic and contemporary winter holiday favorites. Presented by It's A New Day.

Discovery Center for Science and Technology "Space Fair" on Sunday, September 30th

Family-friendly Space Fair to celebrate The Discovery Center's New Traveling Planetarium Program on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Goebel Adult Center in Thousand Oaks from 1:30 to 4:30pm.

Get ready to blast off with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) familly-fun.

There are two types of tickets "General Admission Plus Planetarium Show" and "General Admission."

Main Hall - Timed Entry with General Admission Plus Planetarium Show Ticket

⭐️ Planetarium Shows will each be 20 minutes in length. Come inside our new inflatable dome and watch a stellar show with our astronomer.

Classrooms - Open the Entire Event for You to Explore with General Admission Ticket

⭐️ Hands-On STEAM Activities

5 classrooms with engaging, activities including robotics, making your own bots to take home, creating your own space art and hands-on earth and space science activities.

Exhibit Hall - Open the Entire Event for You to Explore with General Admission Ticket

Voyage along our Exhibit Hall and learn about The Discovery Centers "museum without walls" programs, partners and supporters.

On the Outdoor Patio - Open the Entire Event for You to Explore with General Admission Ticket

• Guest Speakers
• Free Fair Food and Beverages
• Entertainment and Science demonstrations

Tickets are limited. All proceeds go towards supporting The Discovery Center's STEAM programs which serve over 10,000 people annually in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. The Discovery Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/space-fair-the-discovery-center-for-science-and-technology-tickets-48861787923?aff=efbeventtix.