Americafest at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena Will Be Hosted Virtually on July 4, 2020

Americafest at the Rose Bowl Stadium is a large patriotic celebration of all things red, white and blue. AmericaFest welcomes tens of thousands for a day full of tailgating, celebration, and entertainment including a motorcycle stunt show and a world-renowned fireworks display.

This year, Americafest will be hosted virtually.

Focused around legacy and community-building, the one-hour virtual event at 2PM will feature celebrations of our United States Veterans and military personnel, messages from our community thanking first responders, frontline workers and their personal heroes for their work during COVID-19, as well as a salute to America with a message for why we celebrate the 4th of July. At the culmination of the online-based event, there will be a flyover of Pasadena and its most historic landmarks.

The virtual event will include music from Cello artist, Cecilia Tsan who will be performing live two solos from the 100-inch telescope dome on top of Mt. Wilson in honor of our United States Fallen Heroes and the first responders and frontline workers for their admirable work and courage during COVID-19.

To register for this free event and/or to submit your video thanking local heroes, visit www.rosebowllive.tv/4th-of-july. Videos must be no longer than 15 seconds and filmed in landscape mode (horizontal).

Physically Challenged & Special Needs "Day at the Park" in Oxnard May-October

The 2020 City of Oxnard “Physically Challenged and Special Needs” Day at the Park at Oxnard Beach Park, 1601 Harbor Blvd. is planned from 11am to 2pm on May 23, June 20, July 12, Aug 15, Sept 19 and Oct 17.

An afternoon of group & individual activities, arts & crafts and board games. Bounce house and City Corps Train are also present at events. For more information, call (805) 385-8019. Event is free, however, participants must pay for parking.

www.oxnard.org/recreation/special-populations/day-at-the-park

VIRTUAL EVENT California Honey Harvest Festival in Fillmore June 20-21, 2020

EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY THIS YEAR DUE TO PANDEMIC

The 2020 California Honey Harvest Festival is planned for the weekend of June 20-21 at Central Park in Fillmore from 9 am to 5 pm. Activities to include kid zone, live music, petting zoo, exhibits, BBQ tri tip sandwiches, train rides to honey farm tour, antique carousel rides, vendors, honey products and more! Free admission. Train rides “The Honey Bee Express” $28 for adults, $25 seniors, $16 youth, $12 child.for two hour event.

Event to be held at Central Park in downtown Fillmore, where you'll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own and browse the many vendors that are all about bees and honey. Then, step aboard the historic Fillmore & Western Railway for a short train ride to Bennett's Honey farm, located halfway between Fillmore and Piru.

You'll see demonstrations by California bee keepers along the way and take a one-of-a-kind tour at the honey farm, where you'll learn all about honey bees and how the honey is collected and processed.

californiahoneyharvestfestival.com

9th Annual OakHeart Country Music Festival in Thousand Oaks on DATE TBA

The Rotary Club of Westlake Village hosts the 9th Annual OakHeart Country Music Festival at Conejo Creek Park South, Thousand Oaks on a date TBA.

Two stages, 11 artists, full bar area, two beer gardens, food trucks, vendors, kids' area, game/activities and line dancing all day. Buy tickets and learn more at www.OakHeartCMF.com. Kids 12 and under free.

CANCELLED Living History Day at Pleasant Valley Historical Society Museum in Camarillo on May 17, 2020

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS SITUATION

It’s time once again to have fun enjoying and reliving the days of yesteryear. There will be hands-on activities for children of all ages, such as grinding grain, making butter and tortillas, braiding rugs, quilting, spinning and weaving demonstrations, making string toys and yarn dolls, and panning for gold. People will be dressed in period costumes, including a Civil War soldier. A fun time for the whole family! The event is open to the public without charge.

Living History Day is planned for Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 1 – 4 PM at the PVHS Museum and Botanical Garden, 720 Las Posas Road, Camarillo and is open to the public without charge.

Visit www.pvhsonline.org or call 805-482-3660 for more information.

CANCELLED 14th Annual Gator Run 5K, 10K, Kids 1 Mile Fun Run in Moorpark

The 14th Annual Gator Run 5K, 10K and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run events have been cancelled. Event organizers noted they may continue to pursue options for 2021.

 The Gator Run is presented by the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset. A fun, family-oriented and community event, the Gator Run is perfect for runners, walkers, beginners, recreational and elite athletes. Proceeds from this event will benefit the YMCA of Simi Valley.

For more information, visit www.gatorrun.org.

CANCELLED Steam Railfest 2020 in Fillmore on April 25-26

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC

On April 25th-26th prepare to be entertained and amazed by what can only be imagined as the "Renaissance of Railroading." This festival is a celebration of steam power, railroading, antique tractors, vehicles & engines, vintage wares & oddities, unique performances, early transportation and culture mixed with a bit of Steampunk fun. There will be live steam locomotive train rides, Orchard Bluegrass Band, Caboose rides, petting zoo, Dr. Solar's Gypsy Wagon Medicine Man Show, antique carousel rides, creative vendors & artisans, unique exhibits, model train displays, vintage cars, movie props, live entertainment, food, wine tasting & more! There is no other family festival quite like this one. So mark your calendars for one of the biggest events in Ventura County's little historic town of Fillmore.

Event is 9am to 5pm each day at Fillmore & Western Railway, 364 Main Street, Fillmore. Festival admission is FREE! Steam train ride tickets are selling fast! Visit steamrailfestival.com

CANCELLED Rotary Club of Camarillo 37th Annual Magic Show on Saturday, March 14, 2020

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 SITUATION

The Rotary Club of Camarillo presents its 36th Annual Magic Show at the Theater on High Street in Moorpark on March 14, 2020.  There will be two performances - 3 pm and 7:30 pm. 

Six great performers from the Magic Castle will be there, including Ed Alonzo, Brandon Scott, Lindsay Benner, Dana Daniels and his Parrot and Paul Dwork.

Tickets are available for $45 at Merlin's Magic, 699 Mobil Ave, Camarillo, or call 805-388-7669, or email paul@magicmagicmagic.com.  Seating is limited.  Proceeds will benefit local charities through the Camarillo Rotary Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Rotary is a worldwide volunteer organization with more than 1.2 million members in 200 countries.  Rotarians provide humanitarian services and build goodwill and peace in communities around the world.  For more information, see www.rotary.org.

POSTPONED 17th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, March 22, 2020

POSTPONED TO FUTURE DATE TBA AS A RESULT OF CORONAVIRUS SITUATION

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) will celebrate inspirational youth for their outstanding achievements during the 17th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the show runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event, free and open to the public, will take place at the Performing Arts Education Center at Agoura High School, 28545 West Driver Avenue.

The special celebration will include the announcement of the 2019 Youth of the Year Awards in two categories: 13 years old and under, and 14 years old and over. Volunteers who have a made a positive impact on the Boys & Girls Clubs will also be recognized for their contributions. In addition, the winner of the annual BGCGCV Barstaad Award will be presented, an award that honors an individual who has served as an advocate for the clubs and who understands the importance of having a safe place for members to go after school.

Other event highlights include a variety show featuring club members who will perform dance and musical numbers they have learned through the BGCGCV Music Performing Arts Program. Some 300 people are expected to attend the celebration and light refreshments will be available.

For nearly 70 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year program has honored and celebrated the nation’s most inspiring youth and their incredible journeys. Stories of outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle have made Youth of the Year the premier leadership and recognition program for youth. These amazing young people represent the voice and spirit of hope for the community. Inspiring all kids to lead. To succeed. To inspire.

For more information or to inquire about individual and corporate sponsorship opportunities, contact the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley at 818-706-0905. To RSVP, contact Natalie Gonzalez at ngonzalez@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 for sports leagues, 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.

2020 Ronald McDonald House Charities Walk for Kids Ventura on Sunday, April 5th

Ronald McDonald House Charities Walk for Kids Ventura is planned for April 5, 2020 at San Buenaventura State Beach, 901 San Pedro Street, Ventura.

Walk for Kids is a fun, family-friendly 5K walk along the promenade at San Buenaventura State Beach. All proceeds from the event will benefit the future Ronald McDonald Family Room at Ventura County Medical Center.

Form a team or walk as an individual - $25 registration fee, Kids under 18 free - all registered walkers receive a free t-shirt. Schedule: 7am registration, 8:30am program, 9am walk begins, 11am walk ends.

Learn more and sign up at walkforkids.org/ventura.