Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Family Fun Run 2K Mud Dash on Sat, April 15th

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley invite youth to ‘get a little muddy’ at the Family Fun Run 2K Mud Dash on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks.  Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and the first wave of runners starts at 9 a.m.

The 2k course is designed for the entire family to participate and starts and finishes at the same point.  Participants will have fun as they loop in and out of tires, jump hay bales, climb mini-walls and, of course, get a little dirty!  Finisher medals and t-shirts will be provided to all participants.  An Easter Egg Hunt will also be part of the event beginning at 10:30 a.m.  Music will be provided by Oakheart County Music Festival.

The Family Fun Run is presented by Logix Federal Credit Union and Variety, The Children’s Charity.  The cost for early registration is $10 for 9-year-old and under & after-school members and $20 for 10-year-old and up.  Day-of-race entry is $15 for 9-year-old and under & after-school members and $30 for 10-year-old and up.

Registration can be made at www.active.com.  To inquire about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, call 818-706-0905 or visit the website at www.bgcconejo.org.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley are open before and after school, during lunch, on weekends, throughout the summer for the camp program and all day during school vacations with tours of the Clubs available upon request.  For more information about supervised youth programs, to donate, volunteer, or register online, visit www.bgcconejo.org or call 818-706-0905.

1920s Tea by the Sea at Heritage Square in Oxnard on Saturday, May 13th

The Friends of Heritage Square will offer their annual Spring Tea on Saturday, May 13, 2017. This year takes on a 1920s theme, honoring 1926, when Oxnard was considered “The New Hollywood”.  Visitors can enjoy a total Roaring Twenties experience, including the lingo of the day, how to do the Charleston and find out why Tinsel Town stars came to Oxnard to live, work and play.

An expanded Marketplace featuring 1920s items and more will open at 11:00 AM for last minute Mother’s Day gifts. Participants can also shop for their favorite gift baskets provided by The Friends of Heritage Square.

Guests are encouraged to wear 1920s themed outfits for a chance to win a prize. Ideas for 1920s styles will be posted on www.heritagesquareoxnard.com and www.facebook.com/heritagesquareoxnard. Search Heritage Square’s Tea by the Sea.  For those who don’t have time to create their own 20’s look, there will be moderately priced items available for purchase to slip into before tea time.

Seating and tea service begins at 1:30 pm.  Piano music of the Roaring Twenties will be provided by Ray Mautner.  Refreshments include tea sandwiches, scones and desserts, catered by La Dolce Vita Restaurant. Tea service will be delivered by costumed docents. 

In addition to tea service, “Prohibition Cocktails” will also be available, no host, compliments of Ventura County’s 1920s woman bootlegger.

Prices: $40 per person, $35 per person for group of 6. Tables available for groups of six or eight. $20 for children under 12.  Tickets available online www.heritagesquareoxnard.com or call 483-7960.

Proceeds benefit the Friends of Heritage Square and their educational programs. A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible.

The Friends of Heritage Square (FOHS) is a self funded volunteer organization founded 25 years ago. The mission of the FOHS is to help people of all ages to appreciate the importance of our local cultural and historical heritage as well as the art and architecture of the homes that were moved to Heritage Square.  This is accomplished through tours and special events throughout the year that celebrate history as well as educate and entertain the public.

Hugs 4 Hearts Festival in Simi Valley on Sunday, May 7, 2017

Hugs 4 Hearts Fest at 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley will have with music, vendors, food, kids stuff and a silent auction. It is Sunday, May 7, from 10 am to 6 pm, Attendance is free. A booth is $50 plus a donation to the charity's silent auction. Harrison Hugs helps place AEDs (automated external defibrillators) in schools and donates them to schools as well. www.harrisonhugs.org

4th Annual Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County Hearts & Hammers Event on Oct 1st

The Hearts & Hammers Dinner and Auction is a wonderful community event and major fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County. This fun-filled evening will include music from Goleta Sound, live and silent auctions, dinner and dessert, and a complimentary glass of wine or beer (plus cash bar). To purchase tickets or a table online, go to heartsandhammers.eventbrite.com. You can also purchase over the phone by calling Rosalyn at 805-485-6065 x 101.

• What: Hearts & Hammers Dinner and Auction
• Where: Serra Center, Camarillo (5205 Upland Road)
• When: Saturday, October 1, 2016 6pm
• Why: To have a fun evening and to help Habitat build more homes!

Pants Off Racing's 4th Annual Almost 10/5K Again for Pancreatic Cancer in Calabasas on Oct 22

Pants Off Racing's 4th annual Almost 10/5K, Again for Pancreatic Cancer is planned at Malibu Creek State Park on October 22, 2016 and will include a 1 mile fun run/walk, 5K and 10K distances. All proceeds from the event are used to assist families and support pancreatic cancer victims.

Pants Off Racing's mission is to provide service to those lives affected by pancreatic cancer through time, energy, and goodwill; to integrate and unite generations, through sport participation, while creating public awareness about pancreatic cancer.

Visit pantsoffracing.com/event/4th-annual-pants-off-racing-almost-105k to register.

18th Annual "The Wild Brunch" Event in Malibu on Sunday, September 25th

The California Wildlife Center's 18th Annual "The Wild Brunch" event is planned for Sunday, September 25th from 1-5PM at Gull's Way Estate, 26800 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Join hundreds of animal lovers for the wildest party in Malibu, to include:

• Selections from the finest Malibu and Napa Valley vintners
• Gourmet vegetarian cuisine from local chefs and restaurateurs
• Hundreds of unique shopping buys in the Live and Silent Auctions
• Kids Wild Zone with buffet, art activities and educational animals
• Complimentary private psychic and healing sessions
• Release of a rehabilitated CWC patient
• And much more!

More information and tickets at www.cawildlife.org/80-news/241-the-wild-brunch-return-to-the-wild.

California Wildlife Center (CWC), a nonprofit organization, has cared for more than 32,000 native animals since its founding in 1998. It is run by a dedicated small staff and trained volunteers who believe that our wild neighbors deserve a second chance at life. As a result, sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife receive quality medical care and rehabilitation in a quiet area of the Santa Monica Mountains with the intent of releasing them back into the wild. Our goal for this event is to raise $200,000 to fund the free services and programs CWC provides, including paramedic rescue and rehabilitation and coexisting with wildlife education to Southern California residents. Your contribution to this event will make a difference for wildlife now and in the years to come. 

Fundraiser for Gull Wings Children's Museum in Ventura on Saturday, May 14th

 Join us on May 14th for our exciting fundraiser hosted by Blue Moon Betties!

Where? Bombay Bar & Grill (143 S California St. Ventura)

When? May 14th 11 am – 2 am 

Tickets? Tickets at the door/all ages!

What? There will be music performances (daytime children bands and nighttime entertainment), cars, children’s activities, exhibits, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and much more yet to be announced! 

Ventura County Sheriff's Foundation "Salute the Stars" Gala on April 30, 2016

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation will be hosting their 2016 gala, “Salute the Stars” at the Hyatt Regency in Westlake Village on Saturday, April 30, 2016. The evening will feature entertainment as well as a reception, dinner and silent and live auctions. Come out and meet, mingle and play with members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s SWAT Team, Search and Rescue Team, Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Bomb Team, K9 Units and others.

This year, the Foundation will be honoring Ventura County Deputy Sheriff Mario Molina. Deputy Molina has proven to be instrumental in the success of many community programs including the “Shop with A Cop” program allowing kids without the resources to shop with a deputy for Christmas gifts. Community partnerships are paramount to the Foundation’s mission and as such, the selection committee sought to recognize someone who truly embodies the philosophy of building those partnerships with the community.

The Foundation is a qualified, non-profit 501C (3), which means that your donations qualify as tax deductions. All money contributed goes directly to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation’s programs and operations, and stays in Ventura County. Funds raised will allow the Foundation to continue to support the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

For more information about the Foundation and to purchase tickets to the event, go to www.vcsheriffsfoundation.org.

2016 Prom...Again Event "The Wild Wild West" in Thousand Oaks on Sat, April 30th

Learn more and sign up at www.playconejo.org/promagain.html.

19th Annual Relay for Life of Thousand Oaks Planned for May 21-22, 2016

Have you vowed to make 2016 the year to make a difference? Well now you have your chance to follow through on your resolution and participate in the American Cancer Society's 2016 Relay For Life of Thousand Oaks event.

This year’s event marks the 19th year anniversary of Relay For Life in the Conejo Valley area.

The American Cancer Society is looking for anyone who wants to honor cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer) and caregivers, or pay tribute to those who have lost their battle with cancer.

For those unfamiliar with Relay For Life, it is an overnight community effort where individuals and teams camp out, socialize and take turns walking around a track relay style to raise funds to fight cancer. As day turns to night, participants will light hundreds of luminaria around the track in an inspiring ceremony to honor cancer survivors as well as friends and family members who have died from the disease. The Relay For Life event represents hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

Relay For Life of Thousand Oaks will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016, starting at 9:00 am to Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Conejo Creek Park South, Thousand Oaks.

For more information about this event visit www.relayforlife.org/thousandoaksca.