CANCELLED 51st Annual Galaxy of Gems Gem & Mineral Expo in Oxnard November 21-22, 2020

CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC - NEXT YEAR!

The 51st Annual Galaxy of Gems Expo is planned for Saturday and Sunday, November 21-22, 2020 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Hours are 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. Free admission, parking and hourly door prizes! Visit www.oxnardgem.com for more information.

Great event to bring the kids to, with numerous displays and activities geared towards educating students about earth sciences.

Event features gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, demonstrations, exhibits, dealers, silent auctions and kids' activities.

The Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society will be hosting about 50 display cases that will showcase the talents and artistic skills of members and guest exhibitors. Some of the displays and activities are directed towards teaching students about the earth sciences.

Activities throughout both days will include demonstrations of lapidary techniques, glass-bead making and wire wrapping. A silent auction will offer rock and mineral treasures.

On hand will be a select group of dealers with gems, minerals, fossils, stone beads, Idaho opals, silver craft, finished jewelry, tools, lapidary supplies and books about earth science and more.

CANCELLED 87th Annual Simi Valley Days Parade and Carnival September 10-13, 2020

CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC IN 2020 AS WELL AS 2021. PERHAPS WE WILL SEE THIS EVENT BACK IN 2022!

The Simi Valley Days Parade & Carnival 2020 is September 10th to 13th at the Simi Valley Town Center, north of the 118 freeway between Erringer Road and First Street.

In store is carnival games, contests and prizes, live music, shopping, arts and crafts, great food, family entertainment, car show, rides and much more!

Admission will be $7 for ages 6 to 64, $5 ages 65+. Ages 5 and under are free.

Ride wristbands will be available at the event.

More information at www.svfamf.com.

Carnival Hours:
Thursday, September 10 : 5pm - 10pm
Friday, September 11, 5pm - 11pm
Saturday, September 12, Noon - 11pm
Sunday, September 13, Noon - 10pm

Parade is on Saturday from 8:30am to noon. Details at svdays.com/parade-info.

2021 Run Oxnard 5K at Oxnard State Beach Park on Saturday, August 28th

Oxnard Recreation invites you to Run Oxnard in its first public 5K event on Saturday, August 28th at Oxnard State Beach Park, 1601 S. Harbor Blvd. Event starts at 8 am. Participants will have a chance to run, walk, or jog a 5K. This unsanctioned 5K is open to runners, joggers, and walkers with all levels of experience and those who just want to have fun.

Learn more and register at www.oxnard.org/recreation.

Touch-a-Truck Parade at Conejo Creek Park North on Saturday, July 31, 2021

The Conejo Recreation & Park District is hosting a Touch-A-Truck Parade at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks (behind the Thousand Oaks Library) on Saturday, July 31, 2021 starting at 10 a.m.

After a hiatus in 2020, this event, usually hosted on Father’s Day weekend, has a new take this year. Access to the park will be walk-in only. Bring wagons, strollers and lawn chairs. Gourmet food trucks will be on hand. Free admission. Visit www.crpd.org/truck for more information.

Upcoming Events and Activities at the Camarillo Public Library

The City of Camarillo Public Library is located at 4101 Las Posas Road and is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm and Friday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. It can be reached at 805.388.5222. The library hosts year-round free activities and programs for the general public at www.camarillolibrary.org.

CANCELLED 2020 Camarillo Fiesta Association Fiesta & Street Fair, July 16-19, 2020

CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC

The Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair is a large community celebration in Old Town Camarillo along Ventura Boulevard planned for July 16-19, 2020. This event features carnival rides, food and crafts vendors, entertainment, car show, kids' activities, carnival rides and a beer and wine garden. We've been to this event a number of times and always enjoy the live music and carnival setting. The event is free to attend. Tickets for carnival rides for sale at the event.

For more information and event details and shuttle schedule, visit www.CamarilloFiesta.com.

Father's Day Car Show at Harbor View Park in Oxnard on Sunday, June 20, 2021

Dads can celebrate their special day at the Father's Day Car Show waterside at Channel Islands Harbor at Harbor View Park, 3600 Harbor View Blvd, Oxnard. The event features an eclectic mix of custom cars, hot rods and classics. In addition to the classic cars, guests can enjoy vendor silent auction, musical entertainment and a 50/50 prize raffle. Free admission. Hours 10am to 3pm on Sunday, June 20, 2021

www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2021-fathers-day-car-show

CSU Channel Islands Virtual Science Carnival to Begin on April 5th

The magic of CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) annual Science Carnival will be virtual this year, which will allow teachers, parents and kids from pre-school age on up to the eighth grade to bring hands-on science activities into their own homes and classrooms.

Beginning on April 5, how-to videos of over 50 science activities, along with interviews with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals will be available at: www.sciencecarnival2021.com.

All of the hands-on science activities will launch on April 5 with a different project highlighted each day. The projects will be available online through April 30. Although the Science Carnival isn’t in-person, there is the potential to draw kids and families from virtually anywhere as the event is free and fully online.

Kids will be able to make their own Flubber and Oobleck — two out-of-this-world substances somewhere between liquids and solids and bound to inspire giggles and “wow”s.

Young aspiring scientists will also make rock candy, do a lava lamp experiment, compare bird beaks, see how a lung works, and create a tie-dye experiment, to name just a few activities.

Among the approximately 50 videos created by CSUCI STEM students, 20 were created by Project PROMESAS students at CSUCI. These videos are provided in both Spanish and English so that families who speak primarily Spanish can join the fun. Additionally, 25 videos were created by students in CSUCI Chemistry Lecturer Dr. Safa Khan’s classes.

Numerous Science Carnival partners also contributed videos, including the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History; KidSTREAM children’s museum; Channel Islands National Park; STEMs Grow; Ventura Watershed Protection District; Naval Surface Warfare Center; and the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, to name just a few.

The Science Carnival has been held since 2008 but had to be postponed last year because of the pandemic. This year’s Science Carnival is being funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Title III, HSI STEM Grant, an Instructionally-Related Activities grant from CSUCI, and a donation from Careers in Energy/Californians for Energy Independence.

Funding for future Science Carnivals is uncertain, so Hampton is asking any interested organizations to help support future Science Carnivals, which usually draw more than 2,000 attendees. Those interested can email Sandra.birmingham@csuci.edu.

CANCELLED 23rd Annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival, Weekend of May 1 & 2, 2021

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

The Calabasas Arts Council welcomes back the 23rd Annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival at the Calabasas Civic Center and Commons at Calabasas 101 Freeway, exit at Parkway Calabasas. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is a premiere, two-day, outdoor event with live entertainment and over 150 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and hundreds of other fine artisans, as well as children’s activities and more.

The Calabasas Fine Arts Festival attracts over 15,000 collectors and art buyers each year. FREE admission and parking (sponsored by Kilroy Realty Corp).

Visit www.calabasasartscouncil.com/CalabasasFineArtsFestival.htm for more information.

CANCELLED 108th Annual Fillmore May Festival May 7-10, 2020

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

The Fillmore Chamber of Commerce presents its 108th Annual May Festival on Thursday, May 7th through Sunday, May 10th, 2020. Event takes place at Fillmore Central Park, 250 Central Avenue..

There will be fun for everyone, including a special "kiddie" area for younger kids, carnival, arts and crafts, unique food vendors, games, entertainment galore, a beer garden and much more! The Main Stage features top entertainment in a concert style atmosphere and will be family friendly. Enjoy a snack or dinner while enjoying the performances of great bands.

Parade on Saturday morning at 10am.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/Fillmore-May-Festival-1000827206774851/

Festival Hours:

• Thursday and Friday 5-11PM

• Saturday: 12PM to 11PM

• Sunday: 12PM to 9PM

Thursday is Dollar Day! Rides, games and other attractions priced separately.