24th Annual Angels Spotlight On Style Fashion Show in Westlake Village on Sunday, November 16th

24th Annual Angels Spotlight On Style Fashion Show

Casa Pacifica Angels presents the 24th Annual Angels Spotlight On Style Fashion Show on Sunday, November 16th at the Four Seasons Westlake Village.

Join us for an elegant afternoon featuring a bubbly champagne reception, boutique shopping with unique finds, an elegant sit-down luncheon, and a runway fashion show. The show will showcase the latest collections from featured designers Lourdes Chavez and GRAYSEFUL.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Casa Pacifica Center for Children and Families, supporting their vital mental health services for youth and families in our community. By attending, you directly contribute to life-changing programs that help children heal and thrive.

Festivities begin at 10 AM with the champagne reception and boutique shopping. The elegant luncheon and runway show will follow.

Tickets are running low! Get yours today to reserve your spot. All attendees will enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of style, fun, and giving back.

To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.casapacifica.org/events/angels-spotlight-on-style-fashion-show

For information on becoming a sponsor, please email Danielle Ornelas dornelas@casapacifica.org or call (805) 366-4023

Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise "Cottontail Crawl" on November 15, 2025

The Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise presents the “Cottontail Crawl” charity pub event on Saturday, November 15th, from noon to 4pm. Tickets get you unlimited rides to event venues - Crawford’s Social, West Tasting Room, Pedals & Pints Brewing Company, The Mighty Axe, Sunland Vintage Winery, and Shrimp vs Chef and food and drinks at each stop.

Every sip, bite, and laugh helps fund Rotary projects — from local scholarships and food programs to disaster relief efforts. Learn more and register at www.cottontailcrawl.com. Early bird pricing $60 through October 17th, then $70.

Westlake High School Instrumental Music 15th Annual Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 12, 2025

Westlake High School Instrumental Music Boosters presents its 15th Annual Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 11am to 3:30pm at Conejo Creek Park North, adjacent to the Thousand Oaks Library at 1379 E. Janss Road.

Enjoy a beautiful day, with great music, delicious food from gourmet food trucks, kids activities, silent auction and raffle.

Ticket prices $10 presale and $15 at the event. Food sold separately. Buy tickets and learn more at whsband.org/foodtruckfestival.

Proceeds support WHS Instrumental Music programs.

Chowderfest Event at Channel Islands Maritime Museum on Sunday, September 14, 2025

The 6th Annual CHOWDERFEST event takes place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 2-6pm at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum.

The event will feature live music from local bands, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of culinary delights and community camaraderie. Guests can also explore the museum's exhibits, as admission is included with the event ticket. Chowderfest bring together an exciting lineup of restaurants ready to serve their best chowders, sides and culinary creativity!

Tickets are priced at $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Given the event's popularity, advance purchase is highly recommended. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased online on the museum’s website.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Channel Islands Maritime Museum.

Additional information about the event and tickets at www.cimmvc.org/event-details/chowderfest

Many Mansions "Bowls of Hope" Event in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, October 12, 2025

Bowls of Hope aims to raise awareness for the need for affordable housing in our community, and to funds for Many Mansions’ programs that serve the formerly homeless, veterans, seniors, and families of very low income. The 2025 Bowls of Hope event will take place at Momentum, 2400 Willow Lane, Thousand Oaks, at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 12th.

Designed to represent a soup kitchen, attendees select a bowl handcrafted by community members and enjoy delicious and comforting food, in community. Experience meaningful & fun family activities: an informative exhibition on the homelessness issue, affordable housing, and Many Mansions; an opportunity to take action and be part of the solution; crafts, games, a raffle, silent auction, and more!

Learn more at www.manymansions.org/news-events/bowls-of-hope-event.

Ride to the Flags Memorial Charity Motorcycle Ride - Back in 2026

2025 event will not take place due to the Malibu wildfires and logistical challenges they created. Planned to be back in 2026.

Ride to the Flags began in 2008, accompanying the Wave of Flags 9/11 Memorial at Pepperdine University. Although not officially associated with the collegiate memorial - the ride does end at the memorial for a short service. Ride to the Flags is an all volunteer, charity ride that in the past has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars for wounded warriors in need. In 2023 and beyond, the ride supports veteran mental health through the White Heart Foundation’s Guardian Project.

This year's ride will take place on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

Check-in from 7:30am to 9:30am at Naval Base Ventura County, followed by a ceremony at 10am. The ride starts at 11am down PCH, ending at Malibu Bluffs Park for a rally.

Registration and additional details at www.ridetotheflags.com.

The Carnival for Las Virgenes Schools at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills, August 29 to September 1, 2025

The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools presents "The Carnival" on Labor Day weekend, August 29th through September 1st, 2025 at Whizin Market Square, 28914 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Hours are Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 2-11pm, Sunday 2-10pm and Monday noon-5pm. Free admission. Beer and wine garden, food, rides, carnival games and more.

Discounted unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased online for $50.

Parking available at 28632 Roadside Drive - a shuttle will be available.

More info at www.thefoundationlvs.org/carnival.

8th Annual Haunted Housing Run 5K in Ventura on Sunday, October 26, 2025

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The 2025 Haunted Housing Run is planned for Sunday, October 26th at San Buenaventura State Beach.

Haunted Housing Run is a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk in support of the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB) Scholarship Program. Each year HACSB awards scholarships to current residents of affordable housing communities owned and/or managed by HACSB who are currently enrolled at a four-year college/university, community college, or vocational school.

Event begins at 8:30am at 901 San Pedro Street, Ventura. Costumes are encouraged!

Visit www.hauntedhousingrun.com to learn more and register.

25th Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Wine & Beer Festival on Sunday, August 24, 2025

The Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation will celebrate the 24th Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Wine & Beer Festival on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 1-4PM at the Westlake Yacht Club, 32119 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Since its inception, the event, for adults ages 21 and up, has raised over $600,000 to benefit the Ventura County Special Olympics and the Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation which supports many local charities and provides student educational scholarships.

Purchase advance sale event tickets for the special price of $95 per person! ($125 at the door). Go to www.ThousandOaksRotaryWineFestival.com.

Sample acclaimed California limited-production handcrafted wines, microbrews and hors d’oeuvres while perusing fabulous auction items donated by local businesses and residents. Meet Special Olympics athletes.

Special Olympics Ventura County offers free year-round sports training and athletic competition to over 700 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in 10 Olympic style sports at over 20 county sites.

The Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation has been a major supporter of the Special Olympics and has enabled over 10,000 athletes to compete. The club also donates more than $175,000 each year to many local and international charities to foster social, cultural, economic, and environmental progress.

12th Annual Moorpark Mammoth Run 5K/10K on Sunday, October 5, 2025

The Rotary Club of Moorpark presents the Moorpark Mammoth Run 5K/10K and Family 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Runners can enjoy the beauty of Moorpark's unique landscape and compete in a fast, mostly flat 5k/10k race. There's also a 1 mile fun run/walk planned. Everyone gets a T-shirt (1 per family in the fun/run walk), goody bag, free raffle ticket and participation ribbon. Winners get medals. Registration and check-in begin at 7:00am.

All proceeds will benefit local charities through the Moorpark Rotary Foundation and this year a portion of the proceeds will go toward the eradication of polio. All donations to polio will be matched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The event will take place at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Races start at 8:30am. Learn more at www.moorparkmammothrun.com.