2022 Fairy Tales in the Park Throughout Ventura County in May through September (2022 WAS FINAL SEASON)

NOTE: THE 27TH SEASON IN 2022 WAS THE FINAL SEASON OF THIS FUN LOCAL EVENT. BEST WISHES TO THE ORGANIZERS IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Fairy Tales in the Park is a series of free, live theatrical performances geared towards children ages 3 to 10. John and Roxanne Diesel co-founded Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors performing free fairy tales for the young and young at heart. The troupe’s love of children’s theatre has led them to perform every May through September since 1995 throughout Ventura County.

The troupe's goal is to create an environment where families can introduce live theatre to their children in a casual setting at the right price – free! All Fairy Tales in the Park performances are held outdoors in a variety of venues and is always free of charge, though the players pass the hat to help cover costuming and travel costs, donations are always voluntary.

Most venues do not have shade, so sunscreen and hats are appropriate. Bring water, juice, snacks, picnics. Blankets and low-slung chairs are recommended. Please leave doggies at home (not that they don't love them). The shows are designed to run approximately 45 minutes, which coincides with the attention span of the target age group, 3-10 year olds.

2022 LINEUP

MAY - Snow White in Neverland

JUNE - Zorro Meets Merida

JULY - The Princess & The Pirate

AUGUST - The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel

SEPTEMBER - The Hunchback of Notre Dame

LOCATIONS

Simi Valley (Shows at 4pm): Rancho Simi Community Park Amphitheatre, 1765 Royal Ave 

• 5/7: Snow White in Neverland

• 6/4: Zorro Meets Merida

• 7/2: The Princess & The Pirate

• 8/6: The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel

• 9/3: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Westlake Village (Shows at 11:30am): Foxfield Park, 31965 Foxfield Dr. (Lakeview Canyon & Lindero)

• 5/7: Snow White in Neverland

• 6/4; Zorro Meets Merida

• 7/2: The Princess & The Pirate

• 8/6: The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel

• 9/3: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Camarillo (Shows at 11:30am): Valle Lindo Park, 889 Aileen St

• 5/14: Snow White in Neverland

• 6/11: Zorro Meets Merida

• 7/9: The Princess & The Pirate

• 8/13: The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel

• 9/10: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Ventura (Shows at 4pm): Barranca Vista Park, 7050 Ralston. (Johnson & Ralston)

• 5/14: Snow White in Neverland

• 6/11: Zorro Meets Merida

• 7/9: The Princess & The Pirate

• 8/13; The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel

• 9/10: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Channel Islands Harbor (Shows at 2pm): Harbor View Park (Between Marine Emporium Landing & Port Royal Restaurant, near 3600 Harbor Blvd) 

• 5/8: Snow White in Neverland

• 6/5: Zorro Meets Merida

• 7/3: The Princess & The Pirate

• 8/7: The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel

• 9/4: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Visit www.fairytalesinthepark.com for more information.

Annual Chanukah Family Celebration at Simi Valley Town Center on Sunday, November 28, 2021

The annual Chanukah Celebration at the Simi Valley Town Center will take place from 3:30pm to 5pm on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Center Court.

There will be fun and activities (balloon artist and crafts, etc...) from 3:30-5:00 including the lighting of a giant Menorah.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, call (805) 577-0573 or go to chabadsimi.org/chanukah.

City of Fillmore Winter Fest Event at Central Park on Saturday, December 4, 2021

The City of Fillmore presents “Winter Fest” from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Central Park, 250 Central Avenue.

Event includes Lions Club Parade, food trucks, holiday boutique shopping, carolers and more.

Additional details and updates at www.fillmoreca.com/departments/parks-and-recreation-department/events.

Santa's Stroll Down Candy Cane Lane at Fillmore City Hall on Friday, December 10th

The City of Fillmore Recreation Department is hosting Santa’s Stroll Down Candy Cane Lane event on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 5-9PM at Fillmore City Hall, 250 Central Avenue.

Food trucks, holiday boutique shopping, FREE pictures with Santa! + your last chance to donate towards the Fillmore City Fire Department collection of brand new toys & coats for the youth of Fillmore that are in need.

www.fillmoreca.com/departments/parks-and-recreation-department/events

Public Invited to 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemoration Event at Reagan Library

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is honored to host a 20th anniversary commemoration of 9/11 in conjunction with Veterans and Military Business Owners Association (VAMBOA) and America Salutes You. This in-person event will include keynote remarks by Colonel David Sutherland (Ret), co-founder and Chairman of the Center for Military and Veterans Community Services. Colonel Sutherland served for 29 years, including as the special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has been a critical voice for post 9/11 veterans as they transition from a decade of war to our civilian communities. The program also includes remarks by Marc Manfro, one of the most decorated New York Police Department Transit Officers, as well as live music and a tribute to our fallen heroes.

The Library welcomes the public to remember the victims of September 11th and honor our troops who continue to fight for freedom.

PROGRAM:

5:30 p.m. Pre-program musical entertainment by the Air National Guard Band of the West Coast

6:00 p.m. Program begins, which includes:

Honor Guard

Taps

Remarks by Marc Manfro

Remarks by Colonel Sutherland

Service Medley

Also, from 5:30pm-7:00pm, guests can create a card that will be mailed to US Military serving overseas.

Guests should consider arriving early to tour through the Library’s new FBI Exhibit (admission rates apply). The exhibit, which focuses on the storied career and history of the FBI has an entire gallery dedicated to 9-11. Some objects on display include two pieces of the jet engine as well as a piece of the landing gear from United Airlines Flight 175 that was supposed to fly from Boston to LAX but instead was crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center, an FBI jacket from an agent who lost his life in the building collapse, an oral history with an FBI agent who worked the Recovery Response after the attacks and more. www.reaganlibrary.com/fbi

For more information or to register for the program, visit www.reaganfoundation.org/events or call 805-522-2977.

Also, from September 1st through September 30th the Reagan Library, in conjunction with “For The Troops,” will be collecting donations for U.S. Soldiers overseas. Bins will be available in the Library’s main lobby to collect suggested items, such as packets of trail mix, pre-packaged sealed food, powdered drink packets, batteries, individual personal care items, books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, and pre-paid phone cards.

Where: The courtyard of The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

To ensure the health and safety of its event staff and guests, effective September 10, 2021, all those attending events sponsored by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California and at the Reagan Institute in Washington, DC must provide proof of full vaccination status against COVID-19, or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within three days prior to the event they’re attending at the Reagan Library or Reagan Institute. ‘Fully vaccinated’ means vaccinated at least 14 days after the guest’s second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.

To enter the event, attendees must bring proof of vaccination, either a physical vaccination card, a picture of their vaccination card, or a digital vaccination record, or health care document showing vaccination status, along with photo ID. Children under the age of 12 and unvaccinated persons must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within three days prior to the event they’re attending at the Reagan Library or Reagan Institute. This policy also applies to all speakers and performers associated with the event, as well as all staff. Any attendee who arrives at registration check-in without proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test performed within the past 3 days will not be admitted into the event.

Los Robles Greens Classic Car Show in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, August 14th

The public is invited to the first-ever Los Robles Greens Car Show hosted at the Conejo Valley Players Theatre Parking Lot (located three blocks south from the 101 Freeway on Moorpark Road and Los Padres Drive in Thousand Oaks) on Saturday, August 14th from 10am - 2pm.

The Car Show will feature American classic cars, antiques and hot rods from the Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee Club. The event also includes live music, cold beverages and incredible homemade BBQ from our amazing Executive Chef Jesse Torres. Meet local car enthusiasts as they come together to show off their rides to the community!

This event is FREE.

Questions can be directed to Matt Villa via email mvilla@arcisgolf.com

Location: 351 South Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks

Upcoming Events and Activities at the Camarillo Public Library

The City of Camarillo Public Library is located at 4101 Las Posas Road and is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm and Friday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. It can be reached at 805.388.5222. The library hosts year-round free activities and programs for the general public at www.camarillolibrary.org.

CANCELLED 2020 Camarillo Fiesta Association Fiesta & Street Fair, July 16-19, 2020

CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC

The Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair is a large community celebration in Old Town Camarillo along Ventura Boulevard planned for July 16-19, 2020. This event features carnival rides, food and crafts vendors, entertainment, car show, kids' activities, carnival rides and a beer and wine garden. We've been to this event a number of times and always enjoy the live music and carnival setting. The event is free to attend. Tickets for carnival rides for sale at the event.

For more information and event details and shuttle schedule, visit www.CamarilloFiesta.com.

CANCELLED 23rd Annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival, Weekend of May 1 & 2, 2021

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

The Calabasas Arts Council welcomes back the 23rd Annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival at the Calabasas Civic Center and Commons at Calabasas 101 Freeway, exit at Parkway Calabasas. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is a premiere, two-day, outdoor event with live entertainment and over 150 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and hundreds of other fine artisans, as well as children’s activities and more.

The Calabasas Fine Arts Festival attracts over 15,000 collectors and art buyers each year. FREE admission and parking (sponsored by Kilroy Realty Corp).

Visit www.calabasasartscouncil.com/CalabasasFineArtsFestival.htm for more information.

Fireball Tim's Wheels & Waves Classic Car Event in Malibu 3rd Sunday of Month

Malibu Country Mart is the official host of vintage and exotic car meet-up, Fireball Tim’s Wheels and Waves. The ongoing event series is the third Sunday of most months. Hours are 7-9 am.

Upcoming meetups: CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.

Auto enthusiasts will show their collections and the entire community can join in to experience eye-catching automotive inspiration. Families, kids, and guests of all ages are invited to enjoy vintage, exotic, and rare cars of all types. Photo opportunities are welcome and all events are free and open to the public.

Fireball Tim’s Wheels and Waves was created by accomplished car designer, award-winning filmmaker, and automotive T.V. host, Fireball Tim. A legend in the car design industry and in Hollywood, Fireball’s designed vehicles for over 400 A-list projects and major motion pictures.

For more information, visit fireballtim.com.

Malibu Country Mart is located at 3835 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu

ABOUT MALIBU COUNTRY MART

The Malibu County Mart encompasses six acres of prime real estate in the heart of Malibu. The 67 unique tenants comprised of high-end retail, dining, and service offerings are housed in an eclectic mix of architectural styles including Mediterranean, modern and rustic influences. The structures are complimented by world-class gardens, unique sculptures, outdoor dining and picnic areas, and the popular children’s playground. The Malibu County Mart is leading the trend in Malibu in eco-friendly practices, from three electric car charging stations to a chemical-free sandbox in the children’s playground. For more information visit, www.MalibuCountryMart.com