2019 Ventura County Aviation Career Day for High School and Middle School Students on October 25th

Ventura County middle and high school students can explore exciting career opportunities in the aviation industry on October 25 at the Camarillo Airport. Students will have a chance to speak with industry professionals and learn how to pursue careers as pilots, drone operators, weather forecasters, aircraft mechanics and more.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to fly drones and participate in a “Make Garbage Fly” glider contest in which the gliders are built from recycled materials. There will also be fly-overs by vintage WWII aircraft and demonstrations of the Ventura County Fire Department’s airport crash and rescue truck.

WHAT: Aviation Career Day

WHEN: Friday, October 25, 2019 • 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Optional Tours: 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm

WHERE: Camarillo Airport Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Hangar, 455 Aviation Drive

REGISTER: www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-aviation-career-day-tickets-58010351523

About the Ventura County Office of Education

The Ventura County Office of Education provides a broad array of fiscal, training and technology support services to local school districts, helping to maintain and improve lifelong educational opportunities for children, educators and community members. VCOE also operates schools that serve students with severe disabilities and behavioral issues, provides career education courses, and coordinates countywide academic competitions including Mock Trial and the Ventura County Science Fair. Learn more at: www.vcoe.org.

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.

30th Annual United Way of Ventura County Day of Caring on Saturday, September 28th

United Way of Ventura County invites the community to participate in its 30th Annual Day of Caring to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 9am to noon. This event will bring together teams and individual volunteers to help nonprofit organizations in the community with a variety of tasks. Volunteer projects are available in cities throughout Ventura County.

United Way is seeking volunteers to help community organizations across Ventura County. Day of Caring will be a fun, free and easy way for individuals, families and teams to work together and create real change in the community.

In 2018, over 550 individuals, families and teams volunteered at 29 project sites.

Some of the volunteer projects will include leading arts and crafts activities for children, painting and freshening up community centers, creating a garden of hope for cancer patients, sorting food at food banks and pantries and more!

Volunteers will receive a Day of Caring T-shirt for their participation. To register as a volunteer and to view full descriptions of the available Day of Caring projects, visit vcunitedway.org/day-of-caring.

14th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars for Autism in Westlake Village on Sunday, October 6, 2019

14th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars for Autism
Sunday, October 6, 2019
4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village

This star-studded, red carpet charitable event raises funds to provide direct care and treatment to children with autism. Event will 

The fundraiser will feature a VIP & general cocktail reception, silent & live auctions, live entertainment, seated gourmet dinner catered by Four Seasons Hotel award-winning chefs, and an exciting program of celebrity presenters, live entertainment, and a special tribute to 2019 honorees.

For complete details and to purchase tickets, go to: www.DenimAndDiamondsForAutism.net.

10th Annual Simi Valley Dream Cuisine Event at St. Rose of Lima on Sunday, October 13, 2019

The 2019 Simi Valley Dream Cuisine will be held Sunday, October 13, 2010 at St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School. This food and wine festival will feature gourmet foods, wine, beer and desserts from 50 of the finest restaurants in the area. There will also be live music by the popular "Ronny & the Classics." Learn more and sign up at www.svdream.com.

12th Annual Santa Barbara Beer Festival on Saturday, October 12, 2019

The 2019 Santa Barbara Beer Festival takes place on Saturday, October 12th from 12:30 p.m. (11:30 a.m. early entry) to 4:30 p.m. at Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Road. Elings Park will be transformed into Santa Barbara's oldest beer festival featuring the best microbrews from the central and west coast.

Elings Park is a 230-acre private, non-profit park boasting incredible views of the city and ocean. In addition to beer, there will be food, music and fun! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.sbbeerfestival.com.

SIPurbia Wine & Beer Festival in Moorpark on September 28, 2019

September 28th, wine, beer, music, food, fun, and games join together to benefit the The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley from 2 to 6 p.m. at the SIPurbia Wine & Beer Festival at Tierra Rejada Golf Course in Moopark.

The festival is featuring unlimited samples from dozens of breweries and wineries. Throughout the day, there will also be music from several live bands from the 80’s and 90’s. Additionally, guests will enjoy exhibitors, food trucks, and lawn games. Everyone in attendance will receive a souvenir tasting cup to try out the many available libations.

General admission tickets are currently $40. A portion of the proceeds will go to help support the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley, which provides safe spaces for the children in our communities to develop and grow as people, as citizens, and as leaders.

Tierra Rejada Golf Course is located at 15187 Tierra Rejada Rd, Moorpark. Tickets can be purchased at www.sipurbia.com. For more information, visit the website or e-mail sipurbiainfo@gmail.com.

Rocky Peak 50K/30K/15K Ultra Trail Races in Simi Valley on Saturday, October 19, 2019

The Rocky Peak Trail Race 50K/30K/15K takes place at Corriganville Park, 7001 Smith Road, Simi Valley on Saturday, October 19, 2019.  Pre-registration is a must for these, long, challenging courses!

Learn more at ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=62760

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

Upcoming Events and Programs at the Moorpark City Library

The Moorpark City Library, located at 699 Moorpark Avenue, hosts a variety of events and programs for the general public, all free of charge. From time to time we will list some of them here. For more details, visit moorparklibrary.org or call 805.517.6370. Library hours are 10am to 8pm Mon-Thurs, 10am to 5pm Fri-Sat and 1-5pm on Sun.

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