Star Spangled Rock & Country Jam & Fireworks Extravaganza in Simi Valley on Thursday, July 4th

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The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley presents the Star-Spangled Rock & Country Jam and Fireworks Celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue. Gates open at 3pm. There will be live music, food and craft vendors, silent auction, beer and wine, a free kids’ zone (courtesy of Adventist Health Simi Valley) and, of course, fireworks at 9 pm (simulcast to music on 99.1 The Ranch).

Stage Lineup:

  • 3:15PM: Silver Lining

  • 5PM: FamDamly

  • 7PM: Forever Rod (Rod Stewart tribute)

Admission is FREE or you can opt for the VIP Experience for an extra special afternoon and evening that includes delicious BBQ, drinks, shaded seating for the concert and a special viewing area for the fireworks. Visit www.starspangledsimi.com for more information and tickets.

Limited onsite parking for $25. Parking and shuttle service will run from the Simi Valley Metrolink Station (5050 E. Los Angeles Ave.) and Simi Valley High School (5400 Cochran St.).

2024 Studio Movie Grill Children's Summer Series in Simi Valley June to August

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Studio Movie Grill at the Simi Valley Town Center is offering a Children’s Summer Series to escape the summer heat once again this summer of 2024. $6 ticket includes small drink and small popcorn. 

Details at www.studiomoviegrill.com/movie/children's-summer-series but are summarized below. Movies are on Mondays through Thursdays at 11am.

  • June 10-13: The Bad Guys (PG)

  • June 17-20: Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)

  • June 24-27: Migration (PG)

  • July 1-4: Trolls Band Together (PG)

  • July 8-11: Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (PG)

  • July 15-18: Abominable (PG)

  • July 22-25: The Land Before Time (G)

  • July 29-August 1: Sing 2 (PG)

  • August 5-8: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG)

2024 Moorpark Field of Valor Event on Monday, May 27th

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Moorpark Field of Valor Event

Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024

Flag viewing 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Opening Ceremony 1 p.m.

Closing Ceremony 4 p.m.

Tierra Rejada Park

11900 Mountain Trail Street, Moorpark (located on the northeast corner of Tierra Rejada Rd. and Mountain Trail St., next to the Von’s shopping center)

FREE Admission

The Moorpark Field of Valor is a patriotic tribute honoring all Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel for their dedication and service to our nation, preserving our security, our independence, and our freedom. Flags will be proudly be displayed, each dedicated in honor of a friend or family member.

The proceeds from the Moorpark Morning Rotary’s Field of Valor event will go to various non-profit organizations that provide direct support to local veterans and the families of our deployed military.

A company or individual can sponsor or purchase flag(s) (3ft x 4ft) honoring a deceased veteran friend or family member.

The Moorpark Field of Valor event on Memorial Day will include color guards, bagpipes and a moving tribute to our community’s latest fallen hero. Throughout the event various guest speakers, concerts and singers will provide an exciting and magnificent tribute to our deceased veterans.

Bring the entire family along with your blanket, picnic basket, and personal tributes to this FREE event.

More information at moorparkmorningrotary.com/page/moorpark-field-of-valor

2024 Point Mugu Surf Contest at Naval Base Ventura County (Open to the Public)

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Naval Base Ventura County opens to the public on Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26 from 7am to 5pm for the 2024 Point Mugu Surf Contest. Free admission. Enter at the Las Posas Gate - gates open at 6:30am. Free parking - carpool if possible.

There will be over 100 surfers (registration is sold out), live music, vendors, contests and food trucks. Vendors are cash only.

Prohibited items include weapons, alcoholic beverages (unless purchased from vendor at the event), marijuana, pets (excluding service animals), glass containers, ice chests and coolers and drones.

Permitted items include cell phones, fanny packs, purses, small bags (clear is preferred), cameras, folding chairs, towels, blankets and surfboards.

Visit the NBVC Facebook page for more info at www.facebook.com/NavalBaseVenturaCounty.

Butterflies Alive! Exhibit at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Open May 25 to September 2, 2024

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The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History opens its popular summer exhibit Butterflies Alive! on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Guests are invited to walk through a serene garden while nearly 1,000 live butterflies flutter freely around them. Various butterfly species cycle through the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion during the summer, so no two visits are the same.

The exhibit is included in admission and open Wednesday to Monday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Last entry into the pavilion is at 4:00 PM. Reservations are recommended at sbnature.org/tickets. Admission to the museum is $19 for ages 18-64, $17 for 65+ and 13-17, $14 for ages 2-12 and free for toddlers under age 2.

The Museum is also offering volunteer opportunities to guide guests through the unique experience. Adults who are able to commit to one 2.5-hour shift per week are encouraged to apply at sbnature.org/volunteer. Bilingual English/Spanish speakers and those available to volunteer on weekends are especially helpful in sharing this community favorite with the public.

If you would like to support the butterfly care and habitat maintenance of this exquisite exhibit, you can do so and receive recognition on the Museum’s Wall of Wings. To donate, please visit sbnature.org/donate or contact Development Assistant Robert Shutt at 805-682-4711 ext.110 or RShutt@sbnature2.org.

About the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Powered by Science. Inspired by Nature. Founded in 1916, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a private, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world. The Museum seeks to connect people to nature for the betterment of both, and prides itself on being naturally different. For more information, visit sbnature.org.

2024 Heritage Square Summer Concert Series on Friday Nights, June 14 to August 16

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Oxnard's Heritage Square Summer Concert Series returns in 2024 for another 10 week run, from June 14th to August 16th. Concerts start at 6pm and end at 8:30pm, with a half hour break at 7pm.

The concerts offer entertainment to suit every musical preference - styles range from Reggae to Big Band and from Latin Jazz to Rock.

Concert tables can be reserved in advance for a fee. Individual tickets will be available day of show starting at 5pm for $10. Unreserved spots on the lawn available free of charge (donations appreciated). More details at www.heritagesquareoxnard.com/concerts.html.

Heritage Square is located at 715 South A Street, Oxnard.

The Lineup:

  • 6/14: The Impulse Band (Classic Rock, 80s, Latin)

  • 6/21: Brandon Ragan Project (Funk, Motown, R&B)

  • 6/28: Higherground (Stevie Wonder Tribute)

  • 7/5: The Renegades Band (80s Old School Dance)

  • 7/12: Heart and Soul (Latin Rock, Funk)

  • 7/19: Vinyl Gypsies (Rock Tribute)

  • 7/26: House Arrest (60s, 80s Dance Band)

  • 8/2: Los Xiquenos (Chicano Folk, Rock en Espanol, Cumbias)

  • 8/9: Sound Effect (R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk, Rock)

  • 8/16: Los Cool Arrows (Cumbias, Rock en Espanol, Rock)

2024 Happy Face Music Festival in Simi Valley on Saturday, May 25th

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The 3rd Annual Happy Face Music Festival in Simi Valley takes place on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from noon to 7pm at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley.

A spectacular day of live music and entertainment in the community known for its famous happy face.

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready to bask in the sun, surrounded by breathtaking hilltop views at the Happy Face Festival in Simi Valley. Satisfy your hunger cravings with delicious eats from the area’s best food truck vendors and quench your thirst with a cold beverage in hand. Get ready to rock to the sensational sounds of the most famous British Bands of all time. Britain's Finest (The Beatles tribute), Kenny Metcalf as Elton (Elton John tribute), Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin tribute) and Jumping Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones tribute)).

General Admission: $25
VIP Admission: $100

Free for children 16 and under

Tickets at happyfacemusicfest.com.

This Memorial Day weekend concert is presented by The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise - A charitable organization. 100% of festival proceeds benefit dozens of local charities and international causes.

2024 4th of July Celebration at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley

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To celebrate our nation’s 248th birthday, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is hosting a day full of family-fun activities. This year’s celebration includes patriotic concerts, family entertainment, games, crafts, and more. All 4th of July activities are free; admission rates apply to view the Reagan Museum, Air Force One Pavilion and the Library’s current temporary exhibit, Defending America and the Galazy: Star Wars and SDI.

Once the main parking lot is full, guests will be directed to park on Presidential Drive or in one of the Library’s offsite lots. Complimentary shuttles will be running to bring guests to the Reagan Library.

SCHEDULE:

Main Courtyard

  • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Have Your Face Painted!

  • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. JB & The Big Circle Riders

  • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Los Angeles Sheriff Band Performs on Stage

  • 1:30 p.m. - Jelly Belly Winner Announced!

  • 3:00 p.m. - Event Concludes

Gipper's Grove – 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Unveiling of our Charters of Freedom Monument, these are life-size replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. This is the first one in the state of California.

Ruwe Terrace – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Crafts

  • Photo Opportunity with Presidents Retail Kiosk

  • Food and Beverage Available for Purchase

South Lawn – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Carnival games and so many lawn family games!

  • PLC Stage – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

  • Re-enactors perform

Roosevelt Room – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Bingo (prizes are included)

Rose Garden – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Bounce Jumper – Featuring Patriotic Bouncer

Located at 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley, the Reagan Library is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. For museum information, ticket prices and events, visit www.reaganlibrary.com. 

38th Annual I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival at Santa Barbara Mission May 25-27, 2024

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The I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival will be back over Memorial Day Weekend 2024, May 25-27. at the Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2100 Laguna Street. Festival hours are 10am to 6pm.

Madonnari, or street painters, transform the Santa Barbara Mission plaza each year over Memorial Day weekend using pastels on pavement to create over 100 vibrant and colorful, large scale images. The event is produced by the Children’s Creative Project.

There will also be live music and food available for purchase.

Pets are not allowed (other than service animals).

Learn more at www.imadonnarifestival.com.