Veteran's Day Commemoration Event at the Reagan Library on November 11, 2022

To honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Event on Friday, November 11. The day’s activities include live musical entertainment, a civil war encampment, a military vehicle display and a program honoring all branches of our military.

Live musical entertainment begins at 10:30 a.m. The program, which begins at 11:00 a.m., includes an honor guard, live music, and remarks by keynote speaker and US Army Veteran Brad Taylor. Brad Taylor served for 21 years, retiring as a Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, with his final assignment as the Assistant Professor of Military Science at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He is now a New York Times bestselling author of his Pike Logan series; with more than 15 installments and more than 3 million copies sold.

Following the program, Mr. Taylor will be signing copies of his latest book, End of Days.

Outdoor events and the program are free to attend; however, reservations are recommended to attend the program. For more information, and/or to reserve seats and pre-purchase books, please click here. Museum admission rates apply to visit the Reagan Museum and Air Force One Pavilion, including our special exhibit which opens on November 11, An American Christmas Story. Veterans with valid ID will receive free admission to the Museum on November 11. Active military members with valid ID are always free.

July 4th Celebration at Bethany Church on the Hill in Thousand Oaks

Join the 4th of July fun and see the best panoramic view of Conejo Valley's Independence Day fireworks on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Bethany Church on the Hill in Thousand Oaks. Games for kids, food and fun.

Questions? Call (805) 495-7029 or visit www.bethanyto.org

Location: 200 W. Bethany Court, Thousand Oaks

Annual Chanukah Family Celebration at Simi Valley Town Center on Sunday, November 28, 2021

The annual Chanukah Celebration at the Simi Valley Town Center will take place from 3:30pm to 5pm on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Center Court.

There will be fun and activities (balloon artist and crafts, etc...) from 3:30-5:00 including the lighting of a giant Menorah.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, call (805) 577-0573 or go to chabadsimi.org/chanukah.

City of Fillmore Winter Fest Event at Central Park on Saturday, December 4, 2021

The City of Fillmore presents “Winter Fest” from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Central Park, 250 Central Avenue.

Event includes Lions Club Parade, food trucks, holiday boutique shopping, carolers and more.

Additional details and updates at www.fillmoreca.com/departments/parks-and-recreation-department/events.

Santa's Stroll Down Candy Cane Lane at Fillmore City Hall on Friday, December 10th

The City of Fillmore Recreation Department is hosting Santa’s Stroll Down Candy Cane Lane event on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 5-9PM at Fillmore City Hall, 250 Central Avenue.

Food trucks, holiday boutique shopping, FREE pictures with Santa! + your last chance to donate towards the Fillmore City Fire Department collection of brand new toys & coats for the youth of Fillmore that are in need.

www.fillmoreca.com/departments/parks-and-recreation-department/events

Village Voices Chorale "Holiday Joy" Concert in Westlake Village December 3-4

Welcome in the holiday season with The Village Voices Chorale’s heart-warming concert Here We Come A'Caroling on Friday, December 3 at 8 pm and Saturday, December 4 at 2:30 pm at the United Methodist Church, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village.

Reminisce with traditional carols like "Carol of the Bells", the fun-loving "Little Saint Nick" and the haunting refrains of S'Vivon, a Chanukah favorite. To purchase tickets, visit villagevoices.org ($20 for advance purchases and $25 at the door).

For questions, call 818-383-0903.

For your health and safety, protocols will be in effect, according to current public health guidance and law. Be prepared to show ID with proof of vaccination or negative PCR test and to practice proper masking.

Halloween Weekend Events at the Simi Valley Town Center, October 30-31, 2021

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

www.facebook.com/simivalleytc

10th Annual Purrs & Paws Holiday Boutique and Marketplace in Ojai on Saturday, December 4, 2021

The 10th Annual Purrs & Paws Holiday Boutique and Marketplace is scheduled to return on Saturday, December 4th for a day filled with holiday spirit, shopping, and fun!

This event, organized by the Humane Society of Ventura County’s Animal Ambassadors, will be open from 9:00am until 4:00pm and will be held at 414 East Ojai Avenue at the Chaparral Auditorium and adjacent lawn. Admission and parking are free.

With more than 30 vendors, you will find fun, festive, and unique crafts, artistic creations, and vintage items. This is a perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts including fashion accessories, jewelry, gift baskets, fabric creations, pottery, baby items, bath and body products, plants, and an array of unique holiday decor.

www.hsvc.org/purrs_and_paws_2021

City of Moorpark Hosts "Breakfast with Bunny" on March 27th and April 3rd

The City of Moorpark is excited to announce a new Easter event, Breakfast with Bunny!

Families are invited to join us at Arroyo Vista Community Park (4550 Tierra Rejada Rd.) for a morning of Easter fun! We'll serve a pancake breakfast, then children can participate in an egg hunt, take home a craft, and families will have the opportunity to take their own pictures with the Easter Bunny!

There are lots of opportunities to see the Easter Bunny! Choose a breakfast seating from the following options: Saturday, March 27th or Saturday, April 3rd 7:45 a.m., 9:00 a.m., or 10:15 a.m.

Seating is limited, and pre-registration is required by March 23rd. You may register for this event online or by calling (805) 517-6300. Everyone in attendance must register!

www.moorparkca.gov/1010/Breakfast-with-Bunny

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).