Duck Pond at Conejo Creek Park North in Thousand Oaks

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This is the largest duck pond that I'm aware of certainly in the Conejo Valley if not all of Ventura County. Conejo Creek Park North is a great park in Thousand Oaks with a creek running through it down to a pond full of duckies quacking around. There's also a pond at the top of the creek as the water recirculates. There must be a couple hundred ducks on hand at this park and they're pretty friendly.

You're really not supposed to be feeding the ducks but it is hard to resist. The problem though is that feeding bread to ducks is really bad for them because of all the refined sugar. They need cracked corn, oats and other grains. So while I do mention "feeding the ducks" in the video, if you're really interested in feeding them, stop by a feed store for some duck food if you want to do the right thing.  In any case, these ducks are cute and entertaining so go pay them as visit!

Foxfield Riding School - Lake Sherwood

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A riding school, training barn and summer horseback riding camp for girls at 1250 East Potrero Road  in Westlake Village, Foxfield focuses on English hunter-jumper riding, and is home to the world-famous Foxfield Equestrian Drill Team. Learn all about Foxfield at www.foxfield.com or call (805) 495-5515.

Oxnard Public Library Locations

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In 1907, the Oxnard Public Library opened its doors on what is now the corner of C and Fourth Streets in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.  In 1909, the library opened deposit stations, which later became branches, in the areas of Port Hueneme, Moorpark, Saticoy, Camarillo, Somis, and Santa Susana. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors dissolved this arrangement in 1915 with the establishment of the Ventura County Library System which provided service to the aforementioned cities. The City of Oxnard leaders at that time decided to maintain the Oxnard Public Library as a city library, separate from the County Library System.  

The City of Oxnard maintains the following locations:

Main Library: 251 South 'A' Street (805.385.7500)
Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-5:30pm
 
South Oxnard Branch: 4300 Saviers Road (805.385.8129)
Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-5:30pm
 
Colonia Branch: 1500 Camino del Sol #26 (805.385.8108)
Monday-Thursday: 12pm-6pm

Visit www.oxnardlibrary.net for more information.

Channel Islands YMCA - 2 Ventura County Locations

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The Channel Islands YMCA is an association of seven YMCA branches serving Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

The Camarillo Family YMCA at 3111 Village at the Park Drive (805.484.0423) provides access to health and wellness information and activities for all ages. The Camarillo Family YMCA- Hiji Center has a wide variety of adult and senior programs, including aquatics, aerobics and cardiovascular exercise, weight and strength training, yoga, basketball and volleyball leagues, triathlon training and more!

The Aquatics Center at the Camarillo Family YMCA provides instructional swim programs for all ages, ability levels and interests. Youth and adult lessons are offered year round as well as special classes for those with physical limitations. More info at www.ciymca.org/locations/camarillo-family-ymca.

The Ventura Family YMCA at 3760 Telegraph Road (805.642.2131) has served the City of Ventura for over 130 years. It got its start on September 30, 1887 with a house that was purchased on the corner of Santa Clara and Oak Street. Today, the Ventura Family YMCA has grown with an expansive 6,000 facility members and provides childcare to over 200 children in its after-school programs. More information at www.ciymca.org/locations/ventura-family-ymca.

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Pleasant Valley Swim Team in Camarillo

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The Pleasant Valley Swim Team (PVST) is a year-round competitive swimming organization that has been developing outstanding community members in Camarillo and Ventura County for over four decades. PVST trains at the indoor Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center - the only indoor facility in Ventura County.

PVST accepts new members aged 6-18 on an ongoing basis, space permitting. A swim tryout is required for prospective new members for minimum skills assessment and group placement

Visit www.pvst.org for more information.

i9 Youth Sports in Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Woodland Hills

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i9 Sports runs recreational teams for youth (ages 3-14) soccer, cheerleading, basketball, T-ball and flag football league that covers Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Woodland Hills. i9 is committed to safety, organization and sportsmanship with the highest degree of customer service and professionalism. Here is information from the i9 website at www.i9sports.com:

i9 Sports Flag Football is non-contact continuous action, using minimal equipment. The games emphasize basic football skills of passing, catching, defending, and running. In i9 Flag, participants also learn about formations, pass patterns, and different types of defense.

Visit the local i9Sports website by www.i9sports.com for more information.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura

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The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura serves more than 3,000 children ages 6 to 18 each year, many of them from disadvantaged circumstances.  The numbers keep growing, but with the ongoing community support, Ventura's children will continue to have a safe, friendly and educational place where they can have fun, learn, play and grow. The Club's mission is to provide a positive place for all youth, and quality programs to help them become healthy, responsible, confident and productive members of our community.

Locations at:

  • Bill LeFevre Center (1929 Johnson Dr., Ventura) 641-5599

  • Oak View Center (555 Mahoney Ave., Oak View) 649-9000

  • E.J. Harrison Center (11321 Violeta St., Ventura) 641-5599

Learn more by visiting www.bgclubventura.org or call 805.641.5585.

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