Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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The Simi Valley Town Center is hosting a weekend of fun Halloween activities on October 30-31, 2021. The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, October 30th
9am-4pm: Street Fair
5-7pm: Inside Mall Trick or Treat
7-10pm: Live concert featuring Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries
Free all day: Kids Zone / Bounce Houses
Sunday, October 31st
4-6pm: Trunk or Treat
Free all day: Kids Zone / Bounce Houses
The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with all three cities of the Greater Conejo Valley...that's Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village... and is hosting a job fair at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens on Wednesday, September 22nd from 9 am to noon.
Job seekers from all over Conejo Valley will have the opportunity to see who's hiring, what jobs are most recently available in our area and network with potential employers. Be prepared to meet tons of potential employers from companies and other local businesses that are looking to hire. The event is FREE.
Please RSVP at cvjobfair.eventbrite.com and do not forget your resume!
If you are a business that is hiring and would like to host a table, please visit our website conejochamber.org to register. You may contact the Chamber directly for more information. Sponsorships are still available.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is honored to host a 20th anniversary commemoration of 9/11 in conjunction with Veterans and Military Business Owners Association (VAMBOA) and America Salutes You. This in-person event will include keynote remarks by Colonel David Sutherland (Ret), co-founder and Chairman of the Center for Military and Veterans Community Services. Colonel Sutherland served for 29 years, including as the special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has been a critical voice for post 9/11 veterans as they transition from a decade of war to our civilian communities. The program also includes remarks by Marc Manfro, one of the most decorated New York Police Department Transit Officers, as well as live music and a tribute to our fallen heroes.
The Library welcomes the public to remember the victims of September 11th and honor our troops who continue to fight for freedom.
PROGRAM:
5:30 p.m. Pre-program musical entertainment by the Air National Guard Band of the West Coast
6:00 p.m. Program begins, which includes:
Honor Guard
Taps
Remarks by Marc Manfro
Remarks by Colonel Sutherland
Service Medley
Also, from 5:30pm-7:00pm, guests can create a card that will be mailed to US Military serving overseas.
Guests should consider arriving early to tour through the Library’s new FBI Exhibit (admission rates apply). The exhibit, which focuses on the storied career and history of the FBI has an entire gallery dedicated to 9-11. Some objects on display include two pieces of the jet engine as well as a piece of the landing gear from United Airlines Flight 175 that was supposed to fly from Boston to LAX but instead was crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center, an FBI jacket from an agent who lost his life in the building collapse, an oral history with an FBI agent who worked the Recovery Response after the attacks and more. www.reaganlibrary.com/fbi
For more information or to register for the program, visit www.reaganfoundation.org/events or call 805-522-2977.
Also, from September 1st through September 30th the Reagan Library, in conjunction with “For The Troops,” will be collecting donations for U.S. Soldiers overseas. Bins will be available in the Library’s main lobby to collect suggested items, such as packets of trail mix, pre-packaged sealed food, powdered drink packets, batteries, individual personal care items, books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, and pre-paid phone cards.
Where: The courtyard of The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To ensure the health and safety of its event staff and guests, effective September 10, 2021, all those attending events sponsored by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California and at the Reagan Institute in Washington, DC must provide proof of full vaccination status against COVID-19, or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within three days prior to the event they’re attending at the Reagan Library or Reagan Institute. ‘Fully vaccinated’ means vaccinated at least 14 days after the guest’s second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
To enter the event, attendees must bring proof of vaccination, either a physical vaccination card, a picture of their vaccination card, or a digital vaccination record, or health care document showing vaccination status, along with photo ID. Children under the age of 12 and unvaccinated persons must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within three days prior to the event they’re attending at the Reagan Library or Reagan Institute. This policy also applies to all speakers and performers associated with the event, as well as all staff. Any attendee who arrives at registration check-in without proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test performed within the past 3 days will not be admitted into the event.
The public is invited to the first-ever Los Robles Greens Car Show hosted at the Conejo Valley Players Theatre Parking Lot (located three blocks south from the 101 Freeway on Moorpark Road and Los Padres Drive in Thousand Oaks) on Saturday, August 14th from 10am - 2pm.
The Car Show will feature American classic cars, antiques and hot rods from the Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee Club. The event also includes live music, cold beverages and incredible homemade BBQ from our amazing Executive Chef Jesse Torres. Meet local car enthusiasts as they come together to show off their rides to the community!
This event is FREE.
Questions can be directed to Matt Villa via email mvilla@arcisgolf.com
Location: 351 South Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks
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.
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 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.
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.
Malibu Country Mart is the official host of vintage and exotic car meet-up, Fireball Tim’s Wheels and Waves. The ongoing event series is the third Sunday of most months. Hours are 7-9 am.
Upcoming meetups: CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
Auto enthusiasts will show their collections and the entire community can join in to experience eye-catching automotive inspiration. Families, kids, and guests of all ages are invited to enjoy vintage, exotic, and rare cars of all types. Photo opportunities are welcome and all events are free and open to the public.
Fireball Tim’s Wheels and Waves was created by accomplished car designer, award-winning filmmaker, and automotive T.V. host, Fireball Tim. A legend in the car design industry and in Hollywood, Fireball’s designed vehicles for over 400 A-list projects and major motion pictures.
For more information, visit fireballtim.com.
Malibu Country Mart is located at 3835 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu
ABOUT MALIBU COUNTRY MART
The Malibu County Mart encompasses six acres of prime real estate in the heart of Malibu. The 67 unique tenants comprised of high-end retail, dining, and service offerings are housed in an eclectic mix of architectural styles including Mediterranean, modern and rustic influences. The structures are complimented by world-class gardens, unique sculptures, outdoor dining and picnic areas, and the popular children’s playground. The Malibu County Mart is leading the trend in Malibu in eco-friendly practices, from three electric car charging stations to a chemical-free sandbox in the children’s playground. For more information visit, www.MalibuCountryMart.com
2020 EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC
More than 65,000 spectators are expected to line downtown Santa Barbara on Friday evening, December 4, 2020 for the 68th Annual Downtown Holiday Parade in Santa Barbara, to cheer a colossal contingent of high-stepping marching bands, giant helium balloons, fabulous holiday floats, spectacular performance groups, local personalities, and of course, the most anticipated appearance of the evening the annual arrival of Santa Claus, dispensing holiday cheer from atop his festive sleigh. The Holiday Prince & Fairy officially light up the night with the lighting of the large Christmas tree at State & Victoria Streets.
The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at State and Sola Streets and concludes at Cota Street.
For more information, visit www.santabarbaradowntown.com/about/downtown-holiday-parade.
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