Photos with Santa at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard November 16 to December 23, 2019

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The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a photo with Old Saint Nick. Presenting sponsor Oakmont of RiverPark gives families and friends the opportunity to meet and take photographs with Santa in his custom Beach House.

  • Monday - Thursday 3 — 8 p.m.

  • Friday - Saturday 12 — 8 p.m.

  • Sunday: 12 — 7 p.m.

Open for Santa’s arrival on Nov. 16, from 12 p.m. — 7 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving. Open Dec. 24, from 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. Santa will occasionally be unavailable for photos when attending events and on Milk and Cookie breaks.

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Christmas Concert in the Park, The Nativity, in Camarillo on Sunday, December 14, 2019

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Come celebrate the Christmas season with Camarillo’s 2nd Annual Christmas Concert in the Park, The Nativity! This event will feature over 300 performers of all ages including professional soloists, violinists, bagpipes, a jazz band, a drum line and choirs made up of children, youth and adults. Admission is free. Bundle up, bring your chairs and blankets, and share the joy of Christmas at this magical 1 hour event.

Event to take place on Sunday, December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm, Constitution Park 1437 Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo. More information at camarillonativity.org


4th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Port Hueneme City Hall on November 11, 2019

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The City of Port Hueneme, Port Hueneme Historical Society Museum, Oxnard Harbor District, Sea Cadet Corp Ben Moreell Battalion, VFW Post 3935, and Navy League invite the public to the 4th Annual Veterans Day Celebration Honoring America’s Military: Past, Present and Future on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in front of City Hall, 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme. visithuenemebeach.com/event/fourth-annual-veterans-day

Christmas Tree Lighting at The Commons at Calabasas on Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at The Commons at Calabasas is on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 5:30-8:00pm.  Join in and meet and greet Santa and enjoy kids' face painting and a puppet musical.  www.shopcommons.com

25th Anniversary of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Family Event on Sunday, October 13th

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25th Anniversary Celebration with City of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

October 13, 2019 1pm-4pm

The City of Thousand Oaks invites you to a complimentary afternoon of fun for the whole family! Celebrate the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s 25th Anniversary with theater tours, Touch-A-Truck-Event, live music performances, interactive booths, a kid-friendly firefighter agility course, food trucks and more!

Located at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Hosted by:

  • The Thousand Oaks Library

  • Conejo Valley Recreation and Park District

  • Ventura County Fire

  • Ventura County Sheriff

  • The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

shoplakes.com/events/25th-anniversary-celebration-with-city-of-thousand-oaks-civic-arts-plaza

Free Admission to America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College on September 21, 22, 2019

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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.

Ventura Harbor Pirates Day 2019 on SATURDAY, June 1st

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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

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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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Amgen Tour of California Cycling Stage Race May 12-18, 2019, Including Ventura on May 16

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The Amgen Tour of California organizers today announced the 13 Host Cities selected for the 14th edition of America’s premier professional cycling stage race set for May 12-18, 2019. Throughout seven stages over seven days, the world’s elite cyclists will contest more than 750 miles of roadways, highways and coastlines from Sacramento to Pasadena.

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The Amgen Tour of California Women's Race empowered with SRAM, showcasing the world’s best women cyclists, will run concurrently May 16-18, covering upwards of 180 miles over three stages. Owned and presented by AEG, both races conclude with same-day finishes in Pasadena, a veteran overall finish city.

The annual Amgen Tour of California carries the distinction of being the only U.S. men’s and women’s races on the UCI WorldTour calendar. With seven new courses between them, the event’s legacy as an international platform for both men’s and women’s racing will hold special significance this year as Olympic hopefuls gear up for Tokyo 2020.

2019 RACE SCHEDULE

DATE | MEN

Sun., May 12  -  Stage 1: Sacramento
Mon., May 13  -  Stage 2: Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe
Tues., May 14  -  Stage 3: Stockton to Morgan Hill
Wed., May 15  -  Stage 4: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to Morro Bay
Thurs., May 16  -  Stage: 5 Pismo Beach to Ventura
Fri., May 17  -  Stage 6: Ontario to Mt. Baldy
Sat., May 18  -  Stage 7: Santa Clarita to Pasadena

DATE | WOMEN

Thurs., May 16  -  Stage 1: Ventura
Fri., May 17  -  Stage 2: Ontario to Mt. Baldy
Sat., May 18  -  Stage 3: Santa Clarita to Pasadena

**Courses subject to change

The Amgen Tour of California and the Amgen Women's Race empowered with SRAM are Tour de France-style cycling road races created and presented by AEG. Running concurrently, the races challenge the world's top professional cycling teams to compete along demanding courses that traverse hundreds of miles of California's iconic highways, byways and coastlines each spring. The teams chosen to participate have included Olympic medalists, Tour de France contenders and World Champions and award important, world-ranking points to the top finishers. For more information visit the Amgen Tour of California on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.

The final nine miles of Men’s Stage 5 in Ventura

Men’s Stage 5 on Thursday, May 16th Details

  • Starts in Pismo Beach at 10 am on Pomeroy Ave

  • Total distance 136.4 miles

  • Finishes in Ventura at anticipated time of 3:43 pm on Shoreline Drive

  • The final approximately 9 miles are as follows:

    • From Casitas Vista Road, the course turns right onto Ventura Ave

    • Left onto Kellogg St

    • Right onto Cedar St

    • Left onto Ferro Dr

    • Right onto Brakey Rd

    • Right onto Summit Dr

    • Left onto Poli St

    • Right onto Hemlock St

    • Left onto Thompson Blvd

    • Right onto San Jon Rd

    • Right onto Harbor Blvd

    • Left onto Figueroa St to the finish on Shoreline Dr

Women’s Stage 1 on Thursday, May 16th Details

  • Starts in Ventura at 12:10 pm

  • Distance 60 miles

  • Ends in Ventura at anticipated time of 2:56 pm.

  • The women’s race will follow the men’s race finish in reverse and will finish in the same order as the men’s race.