Moorpark College Music Program Presents "Voices From The Red Carpet" on December 1st

Join the Moorpark College Music Program for the December 1st performances of VOICES FROM THE RED CARPET.  Moorpark College’s Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble present their semester’s explorations of vocal music from your favorite film, television, and other media works.  The concerts are directed by David Castillo, a veteran of the Hollywood session singer world.

Concerts will take place at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.

Purchase tickets in advance and SAVE 20% at www.moorparkcollege.edu/pac

Fall Festival at the Ojai Raptor Center on Sunday, November 12, 2023

The Ojai Raptor Center (ORC) is hosting its 2023 Fall Festival on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 11am to 3pm, after a four year hiatus. The public is invited for a fun afternoon of performances, presentations, interactive games, activities, live music and an auction.

There will also be bird walks, a tour of ORC’s Freedom Flight, California’s largest flight cage for raptors in rehabilitation and bird-friendly native plant seed packets, as well as lunch available from on-site food trucks.

Normally, ORC is closed to the public year-round because of the sensitive nature of wildlife in rehabilitation. This is a great opportunity to check it out. Note that no live birds will be present at the event. Dogs are not allowed. 
 
The Ojai Raptor Center is located at 370 Baldwin Road, Ojai. Admission is $8 for children ages 4 to 15, $15 for adults, $10 for age 65+ and free for 3 and under.

Buy tickets at www.ojairaptorcenter.org.
 
About Ojai Raptor Center
Ojai Raptor Center is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of birds of prey and other wildlife and to providing educational programs to teach communities about wildlife and our shared environment. This facility takes in an average of 1,000 animals a year, specializing in raptors, with a release rate of 65%. ORC provides permanent sanctuary to some of the non-releasable raptors who go on to become education ambassadors in the Wildlife Education Program.

Santa Claus' Party at the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, December 16, 2023

Celebrate with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Simi Valley Town Center. There will also be 17 tons of fresh snow at center court for the party, which starts at 8am. Snow shows at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30pm. Also enjoy holiday music.

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Chinese Cultural Day at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Park on Saturday, October 14, 2023

The 6th Chinese Cultural Day at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Park will take place on Saturday, October 14th from 11am-4pm.

The Conejo Chinese Cultural Association (CCCA), a non-profit organization, is hosting Chinese Cultural Day in celebrating the Moon Festival. The celebration will showcase traditional Chinese music, dance performances, dragon parade and interactive cultural exhibits, as well as games, food and raffles. Admission is free.

Booths will include: Chinese calligraphy, hieroglyphics, brush painting, origami, abacus, the art of tea and Chinese costumes. Raffle prizes include a new iPhone, Disneyland tickets and more. Food trucks will be offering Chinese/Asian food.

Learn more about CCCA at www.ccca-tocs.org.

Halloween Trick or Treating at The Oaks Mall on Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Join The Oaks mall for a special Trick or Treat night on October 31 from 4pm to 6pm. Look for special treat stations throughout the center. Trunk or Treat with police vehicles, take pics and collect candy and treats throughout the center at special treat stations.

• Thousand Oaks Fire Department

• Thousand Oaks Police Department

• Conejo Recreation and Park District

• Conejo Schools Foundation

• The Oaks

• Boy Scouts of Ventura County

• More to To Be Determined

All costumes must be family friendly. No costume masks allowed.

Retailers and restaurant trick or treat opportunities may vary. 

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Sombrero Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Simi Valley on Sunday, February 18, 2024

The 7th Annual Sombrero Half Marathon, 5K and 10K is planned for Sunday, February 18, 2024 on the Arroyo Simi bike path. Mostly flat course and post race tacos for all runners. Half Marathon starts at 7am and 5K/10K soon thereafter.

Location: Rancho Simi Park (the duck pond park) - 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley.

Learn more and register at www.SombreroHalf.com.

2024 Shoreline Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Ventura on Sunday, July 14th

The 2024 Shoreline Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K are planned for Sunday, July 14th at the Emma Wood State Beach Group Campgrounds. Start at Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground head onto the bike path,  bike path leads you onto HWY-1 beachfront bike path.  All runners will stay on the bike path or shoulder (ocean side) of Highway 1 along the route.  turn around at the designated turnaround point at approx 6.55 mile mark and back towards the finish line the same way you came out. 

Marathon starts at 7am, half marathon starts at 7:15 a.m., 10K at 7:30 a.m. and 5K at 7:45 a.m.

For more information and to register, visit www.shorelinemarathon.com.

2024 Camarillo Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K/5K on Sunday, August 4th

The Camarillo Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K are planned for Sunday, August 4, 2024. The event, which will start/finish at the Pleasant Valley Fields, will run largely along the Camarillo Bike Path and nearby roads. The day also features a half marathon, 10K and 5K.

Learn more and sign up at www.camarillomarathon.com.

Moorpark College Theatre Arts Presents "The Curious Savage" October 12 to 22

Moorpark College Theatre Arts Presents The Curious Savage. In this comedy, Mrs. Savage has just inherited a boatload of money. Her greedy stepchildren have already spent every last coin of it in their heads. When Mrs. Savage's intent for the money doesn't line up with her stepchildren's, they throw her into a sanatorium hoping to "bring her to her senses." Instead of a punishment, however, Mrs. Savage finds respite in the residents at The Cloisters, each one in their turn reminding Mrs. Savage that kindness and affection are still possibilities in a materialistic world and that mental health is health.

Performances October 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 at 8:00 PM and October 15 & 22 at 2:00 PM.

TICKETS:

$20 Adults $15 Students & Seniors

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Free Concerts at the Simi Valley Town Center - Spring/Summer 2023

The Simi Valley Town Center presents a free series of concerts starting in April through mid-August. Details at simivalleytowncenter.com and their Facebook page. All events in the Center Court. Check the Town Center website and social media for any updates/changes. Bring your own chairs. No outside food/drinks allowed, but food will be available for purchase.

The lineup (updated 6/30/23):

Sat, Jul 8 7pm: TLR, The Eagles Experience

Sat, Jul 15 7pm: Jon Ranger

Sat, Jul 22 7pm: Fast Times (80s Tribute Band)

Sat, Jul 29 7pm: Ignition

Sat, Aug 5 7pm: Journey USA/Trinity

Sat, Aug 19 7pm: Bruno and the Hooligans

Fri, Sep 1 7pm: Rock cover band Ignition

Sat, Sep 2 7pm: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac tribute)

Sun, Sep 3 7pm: 805 Social Club

Mon, Sep 4 7pm: Vinyl Gypsies (classic rock)