Santa Monica Mountains Fund "Picnic for the Park" Fundraiser on Saturday, April 30th

SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS FUND HOSTS “PICNIC FOR THE PARK,” SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Santa Monica Mountains Fund will host Picnic for the Park – the organization’s first in-person general fundraiser in three years, Saturday, April 30, 4:00 p.m., outdoors at the idyllic King Gillette Ranch property in the heart of the stunning Santa Monica Mountains. This celebration of our beautiful local mountains will feature live music, a picnic dinner, a short film screening, a live Q&A, and a silent auction.

At the event, guests will have the opportunity to meet with National Park Service Rangers and SAMO Fund staffers to learn more about conservation and restoration work in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the largest urban national park in the country located on the doorstep of the Conejo Valley.

The evening will feature a live concert performance by soulful singer/songwriter Sophia Dion and her band, including USC Thornton School of Music artists Jack Severino, Matt Sukert and Noah Ehler. The Fund will also present a special screening of the new National Park Service film, “To Right a Wrong: Ballard Mountain.” Made with support from SAMO Fund, the film will give insight into the diverse history of this beautiful national park.

A fajita bar picnic dinner will be provided by Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill, along with a range of beverages, and a wide array of prizes will be offered at a silent auction.

“We’re so looking forward to meeting with people who enjoy recreating in our local national park and who value the conservation work that takes place here,” said Charlotte Parry, Executive Director. “Please come along and support our mountains, our home,” she added.

Address: Anthony C. Beilenson Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch, 26876 Mulholland Highway

Calabasas

Tickets available at: samofund.org/picnicforthepark

Special thanks to our sponsors Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, GRoW@Annenberg and CR Print.

Santa Monica Mountains Fund is the official philanthropic partner of the National Park Service in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Run for Paramount Ranch 10K, 5K and 1K in Agoura Hills on Saturday, March 12th

Santa Monica Mountains Fund invites you to celebrate early spring outdoors on SATURDAY, MARCH 12 with a 10k/5k/1k run/walk in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains. Choose your run distance and explore the scenic rolling hills & trails at historic Paramount Ranch, the largest urban national park in the country.

Check In: 7:15 a.m. Start times: 10k/5k 8:00 a.m., 1k fun run 9:30 a.m.

Participants receive finisher’s medal and post-race snacks. Chip timing by Mile 26 Running. (Please note that participants will not receive a T-shirt. As an environmental organization, we did not feel that this was necessary for this event).

Proceeds from event sales will go to the Santa Monica Mountains Fund to support the restoration of Paramount Ranch. Owned by the National Park Service since 1980, the Ranch is located in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area at 2903 Cornell Rd., Agoura Hills.

Register at www.samofund.org/runforparamountranch.

Inaugural Conejo Challenge 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Virtual Event

Lace up your sneakers and join the Conejo Free Clinic in our first annual 1 Mile/5K/10K/Half Marathon run or walk challenge! This year will be a virtual event only. We hope to have an in-person event next year. You can choose when and where to run or walk! Your $40 fee gets you a race t-shirt and medal.

The Conejo Free Clinic is a leader in the non-profit safety net for low-income, uninsured adults and children in Ventura County and North Los Angeles County. We provide free medical, dental and legal services to those in need. Join us for a great cause!

Sign up for the Conejo Challenge, complete it anytime and anywhere, and help give back to a great cause! Every entry gets you a custom high-quality shirt that is sure to be your new favorite, a cool finisher medal, along with all proceeds going to the Conejo Free Clinic.

TO JOIN:

Register for the The Conejo Challenge 1Mile/5K/10K/Half Marathon before April 23, 2022. Complete 1 Mile, 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) or a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) at your convenience any time anywhere (no deadline)!

Ask your friends/family to participate with you or donate to the Conejo Free Clinic by sharing on social media

Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media! #ConejoChallenge

Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/ThousandOaks/TheConejoChallenge

Camarillo Fiesta Association Winter Concert Series March 5, 18 and April 8

Camarillo Fiesta Association 2022 Winter Concert Series

Camarillo's founder, Adolfo Camarillo, brought the community together with festive events and supported youth. The non-profit Camarillo Fiesta Association presents a winter concert series to benefit Rancho Campana High School.

Three performances will be held in Rancho’s beautiful Performing Arts Center on the school grounds at 4235 Mar Vista Drive, Camarillo, located near Las Posas Road and Lewis Road.

• Saturday, March 5: Twisted Gypsy, Fleetwood Mac Reimagined Tribute

• Friday, March 18: Rod the Mod, Rod Stewart Tribute Band

• Friday, April 8: Prince Again, A Tribute to Prince

The theater doors open at 6 pm. Performances begin at 7 pm. Cost starts at $15 or $40 for the entire series. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/o/camarillo-fiesta-association-38864016013.

2021 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk in Ventura on October 9th

Join in the campaign to support more birthdays at the 2021 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K fundraiser and pancake breakfast for Ventura County.  Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of survivorship an occasion to express hope and our shared determination to make this breast cancer's last century.

Making Strides is a non-competitive 5K scenic morning walk, beginning at 10 am Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Ventura Harbor Village. Learn more and register at www.MakingStridesWalk.org/Ventura.

2021 Virtual Walk to Defeat ALS in Ventura-Santa Barbara on Saturday, October 23rd

More than just a few-mile trek, the Walk to Defeat ALS®is an opportunity to bring hope to people living with ALS, to raise money for a cure, and to come together for something you care about. The Walk to Defeat ALS is The ALS Association’s biggest annual event, which raises funds that allow local chapters to sustain care services and support research for much of the next year.

This year’s walk will take place anywhere, virtually on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Walk will start at 11:30am and will be livestreamed via Zoom.

Approximately two miles. Learn more and register at Ventura-SBWalktoDefeatALS.org.

2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Oxnard on Saturday, September 25th

The Collection at RiverPark is hosting Walk to End Alzheimer's at 9 am on September 25, 2021

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Details at https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2021/CA-CaliforniaCentralCoast?fr_id=14297&pg=entry

2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's Westlake Village on Saturday, October 23rd

2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's Westlake Village

Saturday, October 23

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease!

When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission, and your participation in the event helps to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community. The Alzheimer’s Association provides free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help participants reach their fundraising goal. While there is no fee to register, we encourage participants to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness.

This year’s walk is planned for Saturday, October 23rd, 9 am at The Promenade at Westlake in Westlake Village.

Learn more and register at https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2021/CA-CaliforniaCentralCoast?fr_id=14301&pg=entry

2021 Walk MS Conejo Valley in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, April 10th

Where we walk looks different this year – but why we walk remains the same. Walk MS: Conejo Valley is a celebration of the resiliency and strength of the MS community.

WHY: Walk MS unites teams of families, friends, neighbors and co-workers to raise funds that drive groundbreaking MS research, provide life-changing services and guarantee a supportive community for those who need it most. HASHTAGS: #walkMS and #WalkTogether

Location: Walk with your family around your neighborhood, gather your team for a socially distanced stroll through the park or get together with friends. No matter how you celebrate, the Walk MS community will be with you every step of the way!

main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/CALWalkEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=28808

Ronald McDonald House Charities Walk for Kids Ventura on Sunday, April 25, 2021 (VIRTUAL EVENT)

Ronald McDonald House Charities Walk for Kids Ventura is planned for April 25, 2021, once again this year as a virtual event.

The Walk for Kids is a virtual fundraiser where YOU can walk your own way to raise funds to help families served by Ronald McDonald House Family Room at the Ventura County Medical Center. This year’s virtual walk will include activity challenges, fundraising tools, incredible incentives, and a fabulous virtual celebration on Sunday, April 25 highlighting fitness, fun, and family!

All of the proceeds from the Ventura Walk For Kids will benefit the Family Room at the Ventura County Medical Center.

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