Vol. 13, No. 6 – Dec 18 – Dec 31, 2019 – Ojai News & Events

Join Rev. Karen S. Wylie at The Ojai Retreat on Sunday, December 22, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., for her Mid-Month Devotional Retreat, which this month will explore “The Greatest Gift You Can Give!”

“In order to give to others from the best that is within you, you may have to let go of some clear boundaries you’ve created internally to keep yourself from being hurt or disappointed,” Rev. Karen says. “Join us for this meditative morning where we explore ways in which we can open ourselves up to greater living and loving through insights, revelations, inspiration, sacred stillness, uplifting songs and quiet walks in nature.” People of all faiths and traditions, or no tradition, are welcome to attend. Randee Vasilakos, RScP, assists and anchors the morning in a consciousness of prayer and healing.

The Ojai Retreat is at 160 Besant Road, Ojai. The retreat is by donation; $20 is suggested. For more information, contact Rev. Karen at 310-968-8928, or register online at www.karenswylie.com. Rev. Karen is the author of Into Me See: A Book for Daily Inspiration, available on Amazon and her website.

Chamber Music Concert: On Sunday, January 5th at 2:00 pm, the Ojai Art Center proudly presents return violinist Yue Deng.  Yue will thrill us with classic works emphasizing the Baroque. Yue will be joined by cellists Jonathan Flaksman and Virginia Kron for some rare classic pieces. The Ojai Art Center is located at 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai.  Tickets sold only at the door: $15 general admission, $12 Art Center members and students.  For further information, call 640-1158.

Two acting classes for beginners through advanced, will be offered by Susan Kelejian, Artistic Director of A Muse of Fire and Ojai Valley Artists Theater Ensemble starting mid-January for either six or seven weeks each. For more information please email [email protected].

Proceeds of the classes will help fund the 2020 Muse of Fire Teen Conservatory and Nordhoff Drama, Chaparral High.