Fall Festival at the Ojai Raptor Center on Sunday, November 12, 2023

The Ojai Raptor Center (ORC) is hosting its 2023 Fall Festival on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 11am to 3pm, after a four year hiatus. The public is invited for a fun afternoon of performances, presentations, interactive games, activities, live music and an auction.

There will also be bird walks, a tour of ORC’s Freedom Flight, California’s largest flight cage for raptors in rehabilitation and bird-friendly native plant seed packets, as well as lunch available from on-site food trucks.

Normally, ORC is closed to the public year-round because of the sensitive nature of wildlife in rehabilitation. This is a great opportunity to check it out. Note that no live birds will be present at the event. Dogs are not allowed. 
 
The Ojai Raptor Center is located at 370 Baldwin Road, Ojai. Admission is $8 for children ages 4 to 15, $15 for adults, $10 for age 65+ and free for 3 and under.

Buy tickets at www.ojairaptorcenter.org.
 
About Ojai Raptor Center
Ojai Raptor Center is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of birds of prey and other wildlife and to providing educational programs to teach communities about wildlife and our shared environment. This facility takes in an average of 1,000 animals a year, specializing in raptors, with a release rate of 65%. ORC provides permanent sanctuary to some of the non-releasable raptors who go on to become education ambassadors in the Wildlife Education Program.

Santa Claus' Party at the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, December 16, 2023

Celebrate with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Simi Valley Town Center. There will also be 17 tons of fresh snow at center court for the party, which starts at 8am. Snow shows at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30pm. Also enjoy holiday music.

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Halloween Trick or Treating at The Oaks Mall on Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Join The Oaks mall for a special Trick or Treat night on October 31 from 4pm to 6pm. Look for special treat stations throughout the center. Trunk or Treat with police vehicles, take pics and collect candy and treats throughout the center at special treat stations.

• Thousand Oaks Fire Department

• Thousand Oaks Police Department

• Conejo Recreation and Park District

• Conejo Schools Foundation

• The Oaks

• Boy Scouts of Ventura County

• More to To Be Determined

All costumes must be family friendly. No costume masks allowed.

Retailers and restaurant trick or treat opportunities may vary. 

www.shoptheoaksmall.com/Events/Details/571588

Sombrero Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Simi Valley on Sunday, February 18, 2024

The 7th Annual Sombrero Half Marathon, 5K and 10K is planned for Sunday, February 18, 2024 on the Arroyo Simi bike path. Mostly flat course and post race tacos for all runners. Half Marathon starts at 7am and 5K/10K soon thereafter.

Location: Rancho Simi Park (the duck pond park) - 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley.

Learn more and register at www.SombreroHalf.com.

2024 Shoreline Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Ventura on Sunday, July 14th

The 2024 Shoreline Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K are planned for Sunday, July 14th at the Emma Wood State Beach Group Campgrounds. Start at Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground head onto the bike path,  bike path leads you onto HWY-1 beachfront bike path.  All runners will stay on the bike path or shoulder (ocean side) of Highway 1 along the route.  turn around at the designated turnaround point at approx 6.55 mile mark and back towards the finish line the same way you came out. 

Marathon starts at 7am, half marathon starts at 7:15 a.m., 10K at 7:30 a.m. and 5K at 7:45 a.m.

For more information and to register, visit www.shorelinemarathon.com.

Free Concerts at the Simi Valley Town Center - Spring/Summer 2023

The Simi Valley Town Center presents a free series of concerts starting in April through mid-August. Details at simivalleytowncenter.com and their Facebook page. All events in the Center Court. Check the Town Center website and social media for any updates/changes. Bring your own chairs. No outside food/drinks allowed, but food will be available for purchase.

The lineup (updated 6/30/23):

Sat, Jul 8 7pm: TLR, The Eagles Experience

Sat, Jul 15 7pm: Jon Ranger

Sat, Jul 22 7pm: Fast Times (80s Tribute Band)

Sat, Jul 29 7pm: Ignition

Sat, Aug 5 7pm: Journey USA/Trinity

Sat, Aug 19 7pm: Bruno and the Hooligans

Fri, Sep 1 7pm: Rock cover band Ignition

Sat, Sep 2 7pm: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac tribute)

Sun, Sep 3 7pm: 805 Social Club

Mon, Sep 4 7pm: Vinyl Gypsies (classic rock)

Reagan Library Sunset Dinner & Dance Series Features DSB (Journey Tribute) on August 18th

Sunset Dinner and Dance- A Tribute To Journey--August 18, 2023- 5:30 PM- 10:00 PM

The final band in the Reagan Library’s Sunset Dinner series is DSB, a tribute to Journey. DSB has been highly revered as one of the best Journey tribute bands. They have captured the signature sound of renowned vocalist Steve Perry and Journey.  The band is composed of world-class musicians and will give a nostalgic concert. The evening will begin with a three-course meal created by the library’s Presidential Chef.  It is a perfect evening of rock 'n' roll entertainment that will keep you on the dance floor all night long.  

Tour the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum and Air Force One from 5:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.  This all-inclusive offer is only $83.95 per person (includes tax and gratuity).  Reservations are required and must be made by Monday, August 14, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.  Reserved tables are available for parties of 10 or more.  Casual dress attire is suggested.  Please note the Auschwitz Exhibit is not included in this price and will not be open.

For more information, please call 805-577-4057.

Cash-less Bar Available. Bar Accepting Debit and Credit Cards, Apple and Google Pay Only. NO CASH ACCEPTED.

www.reaganfoundation.org/programs-events/events-calendar/sunset-dinner-and-dance-a-tribute-to-journey-2023

2022 Santa Paula Rotary Pumpkin Patch at Limoneira Ranch (2023 Event Has Been Cancelled)

THE 2023 PUMPKIN PATCH AT LIMONEIRA RANCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Updates at www.sppumpkinpatch.com.

The Santa Paula Rotary Pumpkin Patch at the Limoneira Ranch, 12471 Foothill Road, Santa Paula will be back every Saturday and Sunday this October 2022.

Admission to the pumpkin patch is $12 (2 and under free) and includes hay ride, hay maze, hay pyramid, live music and plenty of great photo opps. Additional activities are $5 and up. The Corn MAiZE is $12. Other activities include corn maize, pony rides, face painting, the "Pumpkin Chucker" and more. No reservations needed - you can buy tickets online or at the door.

Families can easily spend a full day at the patch enjoying music, delicious fall food favorites, and old-fashioned hay wagon rides through acres of pumpkins, squash and gourds. 

Hours are 10am to 5 pm on October 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 and 39-30.

Visit sppumpkinpatch.com to learn more.

"Bring it On!" Musical at Moorpark College Performing Arts Center August 4-6

Bring it On! Born to Perform Studio brings this musical to the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, August 4-6! It's fun for the whole family! Tickets at www.borntoperformstudio.com/bringiton

The musical, loosely based on the 2000 film of the same name written by Jessica Bendinger, focuses on the competitive world of cheerleading and over-the-top team rivalries.

Moorpark College Theatre Arts Presents "Cabaret" July 20th thru August 6th

Set in a nightclub in Berlin at the end of the 1920’s, “Cabaret” explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. The story revolves around Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, who is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally's boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. This powerful and darkly comic American musical explores themes of love, political intrigue and the consequences of intolerance. Musical numbers include "Willkommen," "Cabaret," "Don't Tell Mama" and "Two Ladies."

All performances will be held in the intimate Studio Theater in the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center so seating will be limited.

Tickets go on sale beginning July 1st at moorparkcollege.edu/pac (save 20% by ordering online)

July 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, August 3, 4, 5 at 8:00PM

July 23, 30, August 6 at 2:00PM