4th Annual Ventura Eco-Extreme Mud Challenge on Saturday, April 23, 2016

The 4th Annual Ventura Eco Xtreme Mud Challenge presented by the Ventura Police Officers Association is planned for Saturday, April 23, 2016 starting at 10:30 am. The goal of this event is to create a fun and challenging adventure while raising money for the Dee Dowell Foundation.

The course, approximately 3 miles of obstacles, steep hills, and mud, will take place in downtown Ventura just above Grant Park at the training grounds for the Ventura Police Department. This location will provide exceptional views of the city and ocean in a unique and natural environment. The course terrain is primarily on trails and fire roads with extreme hills, killer steps, professionally built obstacles and several places where you will get extremely muddy. You will get wet and you will get muddy. Be sure to bring towels and a change of clothing. This event is certain to test both your physical strength and mental toughness!

The Kids 1K is for kids 14 & under and features many of the same obstacles found in the full 5K mud challenge such as the mud pit bottle neck, cargo net climb, and the traverse of death. All registered kids who finish will receive a prize.

To learn more and register, visit www.venturaecox.com.

3rd Annual Love is Brewing Champagne Luncheon & Tea in Westlake Village on May 14th

Interface Children & Family Services’ 3rd Annual Love Is Brewing event will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in the luxurious garden of the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Event will include a Paris-themed champagne reception with live music, silent and live auctions, and an inspiring luncheon program. Tickets: $125 per person; Sponsorships are available.

Net proceeds from this event will be used to directly support our family violence intervention programs including our emergency response team and shelters, as well as child abuse and teen dating violence prevention programs.

For more information contact: Julie Harvey at (805) 485-6114, Ext. 628, e-mail: jharvey@icfs.org or visit www.icfs.org.

Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise Golf Tourney and Poker Tourney on Monday, October 5th

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The Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise is holding its 29th Annual Golf Tournament Monday, October 5 at the North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Dr. Westlake Village.

Following the golf tournament and an awards dinner, the Rotary Club will be hosting its 2nd Annual Poker Tournament. Proceeds from the two events will support local community-based organizations and charities as well as K9s for Warriors.

The golf tournament begins at 9:00 a.m. and includes breakfast, green fees and cart, lunch, refreshments on the course, reception/silent auction and the awards dinner. The cost is $250 per golfer or $950 for a foursome. Dinner only is $65 per person.

The Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament begins at 6:30 p.m., also at the North Ranch Country Club. The cost per poker tournament player is $150. For more information and to register, go to www.sunriserotarygolfer.com for the golf tournament and www.sunriserotarypoker.com for the poker tournament.

Gold Coast Veterans Foundation 10th Annual Golf Tournament in Camarillo on October 26th

Community members, veterans, business and civic leaders are invited to participate in the 10th annual Gold Coast Veterans Foundation (GCVF), Golf Tournament and Reception in Support of Veterans. Tee time is 9:00 a.m. on October 26, 2015 at the Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo. GCVF, a nonprofit 501(c)3, is dedicated to helping all veterans throughout the Gold Coast of Southern California area reach their full potential as productive, independent, and responsible citizens.

GCVF is a pioneer in its approach to helping America’s servicemen and women and in 2013, it opened the first-of-its-kind Veterans Connection in Ventura County. This one-stop-shop provides veterans resource coordinators to tailor support to each veteran and their family members.  GCVF partners with many veteran service providers to improve access to programs and opportunities. These service providers work closely together to ensure veterans and their families receive the assistance they need in a community-based environment that coordinates public and private sector services for veterans. 

GCVF connects veterans to the programs, services and opportunities they need as well as connecting the community to our veterans.  GCVF connects veterans through their Veterans Connection with support to local campus Veterans Resource Centers such as at Cal State University Channel Islands, support to the Veterans Home and service providers such as Turning Point Foundation and Reins of H.O.P.E through the Veterans Fund.  GCVF connects the community through an engagement plan that includes outreach activities and provides facilities and materials to the Ventura County Veterans Memorial, the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Open House in Oxnard, the Military Retiree Town hall meeting at Naval Base Ventura County, Veterans Exhibits at local museums and the Ventura County Stand Down that assists homeless veterans. In addition, GCVF was an important partner in the establishment of a Veterans Court in Ventura County. This Court is a forward-thinking program that gives our current warriors who have difficulty transitioning back into society an opportunity to be reintegrated rather than incarcerated. Not only does this help the veteran and their family, there are tremendous benefits for our community.

GCVF is seeking businesses and individuals to sponsor the tournament through a tax-deductible monetary contribution, and by signing up to play in the tournament. Every donation helps GCVF in fulfilling its mission. All contributions to GCVF are considered a gift and are tax deductible as allowed by law (EIN 27-2105467). Information on sponsorships and tournament registration is available on the GCVF website.

About the Gold Coast Veterans Foundation

The Gold Coast Veterans Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is dedicated to assisting veterans throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties to gain the knowledge, tools, skills, and support they need to lead productive, fulfilling lives. Since its founding in 2005, GCVF has made a positive impact on the lives more than 40,000 veterans and their families. For more information visit GCVF Facebook page, the GCVF.org website or call (805) 482-6550.

The Dog Days of Summer Golf Tournament in Moorpark on Monday, August 17th

The 22nd Annual Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise and Simi Valley Police Foundation Golf Tournament promises to be more exciting than ever! “The Dog Days Of Summer” will take place on Monday, August 17, 2015 at the Moorpark Country Club.

We hope you will join us fo a fun day of golf with friends and associates to benefit the Simi Valley Police Foundation K-9 Team as we enjoy The Dog Days of Summer!

For additional sponsorship or tournament information, please contact Bill Klepper via email at bill@goklepper.com, call 1-855-4-SVPF-00, or visit www.svpf.org.

2015 Ventura County Walk Like MADD 5K in Camarillo on Saturday, July 11th

WALK LIKE MADD is your chance to do something about drunk driving in our community. This year, thousands of people in over 60 cities around the nation will participate in 5k events to eliminate drunk driving from our roadways. The Ventura County Walk Like MADD 5K is planned for Saturday, July 11th at Village at the Park, 152 Westpark Court, Camarillo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.walklikemadd.org/ventura to learn more and sign up.

19th Annual Camarillo Hospice Spring Garden Tour on Sunday, May 3rd

The 19th Annual Camarillo Hospice Spring Garden Tour takes place on Sunday, May 3rd from noon to 4pm. Event includes beautiful gardens, boutique, opportunity drawings, music, art and more!

Tickets available from Camarillo Hospice, 400 Rosewood Avenue, #102, at locations highlighted at www.camarillohospice.org/gardentour.html or by contacting the hospice at 805.389.6870 or www.camarillohospice.org.  The Camarillo Hospice is a volunteer hospice and grief support center.

2015 Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride in Westlake Village on Saturday, March 28th

Ride 2 Recovery is produced by the Fitness Challenge, a 501(c)3 in partnership with the Military and VA Volunteer Service Office to benefit mental and physical rehabilitation programs for our country’s wounded veterans and healing heroes that features cycling as the core activity.

In its 4th year for Ride 2 Recovery, the Honor Ride on Saturday, March 28, 2015. This year there will be two separate rides running concurrently from 2815 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village:

Nicknamed the Circle of Death, the 1st Annual Bear Claw (7 Canyon Climb) will see the riders travel up and down 103 miles clockwise through the beautiful, scenic Santa Monica Mountains. By the time the riders finish, they will have ascended 12,000 ft. over some of the toughest, steepest, and most infamous climbs. The 7 devils include the Decker PCH, Little Sycamore, Deer Creek, Potrero, Hidden Valley, Westlake Decker and Latigo. 

Formerly the Honor Ride Agoura Hills, The Honor Ride Los Angeles will be a beautiful ride through Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks with rest stops and lunch post-race.  Bring family and friends out for this 25 mile ride on bike-friendly streets. There will also be an intermediate 55 mile route.

Learn more and register at www.ride2recovery.com/honorRide.php.

2nd Annual 5K/10K Run to Cure Brain Cancer in Camarillo on Saturday, June 6th

The Camarillo Kiwanis Club is hosting the 2nd Annual Joggin' for the Noggin' 5K/10K Run to Cure Brain Cancer at Pleasant Valley Fields, 152 Westpark Court, Camarillo on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Flat course along the Calleguas Creek Bike Path. 5K starts at 7:30 am and 10K starts at 8 am.  Proceeds from event to benefit the UCLA Neuro-Oncology Program. Learn more and register at RunToCureBrainCancer.com.