by Ana Baker

July 28: The Ventura College Area Community Council will be holding a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, at 7p.m. An invitation and link to the meeting will be sent to everyone on the CACC mailing list. Karen Flock from the Ventura Housing Authority will discuss inclusionary housing issues and housing affordability. Ramie and Associates will provide an update on the process for developing Ventura’s General Plan, which sets goals for the future. CACC represents citizens in Council District 3, currently neighborhoods north of Hwy. 126 between Dunning/Lemon Grove/Agnus on the west and Hill Road on the east. Visit the College Area Community Council website @ caccVentura.com to learn more, to be added to the mailing list and to access a link to the Zoom meeting.

August 4-15: Summer Fest at VC Fairgrounds with carnival rides and games, food and fun, Summer Fest is scheduled for August 4 to 15 in the ocean air at Ventura County Fairgrounds. Produced by Kastl Amusements, admission is free, parking is $15. Pre-sale carnival ride tickets are available online now until Tues, Aug 3 at 11:59 p.m.

https://kastl-amusements.ticketleap.com

Aug 27: Bank of Books Friday 7-9 p.m. 748 E. Main St.
Richard Senate Ghost Talk & Tour Haunted Downtown Ventura.
Discover the ghosts of Old Ventura that lurk in saloons and reenact tragic events from the days when this place was a wild cow town. You will never see Main Street the same after this tour of haunting stories and mysterious happenings. Fee: $10/person Limited to 30 people. For reservations call (805) 643-3154.

Aug 28^: Bank of Books Sat. 1-3 p.m. 748 E. Main St. (805) 643-3154

Alicia Doyle is an award-winning journalist who discovered boxing at age twenty-eight in the late 1990s when she went on assignment at a boxing gym for at-risk youth called Kid Gloves. During her boxing career, she won two Golden Gloves championship titles and earned three wins by knockout—and at age thirty in 2000 was named The California Female Fight of the Year.

The Humane Society of Ventura County in partnership with RedRover Readers will visit the Ojai Library at 2pm on Friday, July 23, and Friday, August 20, to deliver two special reading events for school-aged children.

RedRover Readers is a social and emotional learning program that uses books about animals to help students practice making responsible decisions and become more aware of themselves and their communities. The program helps children develop the steps necessary for empathy: recognize human and animal emotions, share emotions, and regulate emotions. Each book and teaching guide meets Common Core and social and emotional learning competencies.

In addition to the events themselves, additional copies of each book featured—Buddy Unchained by Daisy Bix and The Forgotten Rabbit by Nancy Furstinger—will be available at the Ojai and Oak View libraries for families to borrow and read ahead of time to become familiar with the stories.

The Humane Society of Ventura County is a compassionate care shelter and non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and adoption of animals in need throughout Ventura County.

These events are free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Ron Solórzano, Regional Librarian, at (805) 218-9146.

The Ojai Library is located at 111 East Ojai Avenue in Ojai, CA. Hours of service are 10am to 8pm Monday through Thursday and 10am to 5pm Friday and Saturday.

After a year without holding local jazz concerts, Rich Tell Presents! begins again on Saturday, July 24 at 7:30 pm, in the Art Center’s Gallery. This is a move for the concerts from its former time on Sunday evenings. The first group to appear will be Brandon Fields and Friends, composed of two-times Grammy award-winning saxophonist Brandon Fields, four-time Grammy-winning percussionist Munyungo Jackson, and three-time Grammy nominated pianist Otmaro Ruiz.

“We are moving away from strictly jazz musicians,” said Rich Tell, “and lining up a series of LA’s finest musicians coming together under one roof to perform for fans in Ojai. These guys have recorded and toured with the biggest acts over the last forty years. They are seasoned musicians whose music will excite and delight an audience.” For full credits on all of the artists these musicians have recorded and toured with, visit OjaiConcerts.com.

With this new series, Tell has added a wine and beer bar for everyone’s enjoyment each evening. “Saturday night crowds are looking for more fun, and the bar will add to the experience,” said Tell.

Doors open at 7 pm and the concert begins at 7:30 pm, ending two hours later. Tickets are for sale on Event Brite and through OjaiConcerts.com. The price is $35 online and $40 at the door. There is free parking across the street at Café Emporium’s parking lot. If anyone needs more information, call 805-746-0936.

Events by Ana Baker

July 18: Come dance and listen to the sounds of the fabulous Larry Cossid Studio C Band at the House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E from 1-4p.m. Members $10, non-members are $15. This is an exciting, fun-filled afternoon of Big Band Sounds and Pop Standard music brought to you by CCJC.

July 24: Bank of Books will have a book signing with Betsy Blanchard Chess from 1-3 p.m.

Located at 748 E. Main St. Call for more info: 643-3154

Daughter of the Land is the story of a free-spirited child of privilege sheltered amongst the lemon and orange groves of the Santa Clara Valley. This tale weaves both family legacy and how the author fits into the story of her pioneering ancestors and draws them into life in a small agricultural town and the Blanchard family.

July 27: Music journalist Mark Brickley will join the Ventura County Library at 6:30pm with a new presentation, “The Beatles: Road To Stardom.” This event will take place virtually via Zoom. This multimedia journey traces the Beatles musical legacy from their 1956 Liverpool Skiffle band roots thru the group’s 1964 televised performances on the Ed Sullivan Show. It also features the Beatles film, A Hard Day’s Night. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

This online event is free and open to the public. The meeting ID and information can be found at https://bit.ly/VCLBeatles. For additional information, contact Dolly Knight, Senior City Librarian, at 805-340-7404, or [email protected].

July 28: The Ventura College Area Community Council will be holding a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, at 7p.m. An invitation and link to the meeting will be sent to everyone on the CACC mailing list. Council meetings include speakers, discussion on topics of the neighborhood, community interest, public safety, and economic development. Karen Flock from the Ventura Housing Authority will discuss inclusionary housing issues and housing affordability. In addition, Ramie and Associates will provide an update on the process for developing Ventura’s General Plan, which sets goals for the future. CACC represents citizens in Council District 3, neighborhoods between Dunning/Lemon Grove and Hill Road, north of Hwy. 126. <collegeareacouncil.com/map> Visit the College Area Community Council website @ caccVentura.com to be added to the mailing list and to access a link to the Zoom meeting.

July 31: The Kiwanis Club of Ventura Suburban is proud to announce a unique wine – tasting event on Saturday, at the Ventura Elks Club, 2126 Knoll Drive from 4:30 – 7:30p.m. The event, called “Garagistas & ‘Ghetti” features local home wine makers (Garagistas), a winemaking demonstration, and chances to win Garagista and commercial wines, and a delicious spaghetti dinner. Tickets: $40/person, $75/couple until July 26^th. To purchase tickets or for more information: www.garagistasghetti.com; email [email protected]; or call 608-338-8062. Proceeds will go to support Kiwanis Club of Ventura Suburban Youth Projects including scholarships for Scout memberships and activities.

July 31: The monthly plant sale continues at the Dudley House from 8- 2 . Bromeliads, orchids, succulents, garden art and more. Plant vendors welcome, call Charlie at 805 746 4317. The Ventura Downtown Lions Club will be selling a barbecued hot dog lunch for $5 from 11- 2 to benefit their sight and hearing projects.

August 1: Mrs. Caroline Dudley and other docents will lead tours of the 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Group size will be limited. Admission is free. The Ventura Friends of the Library will be holding a giant book sale on the grounds and in the Community Room from 12 t o 3. The museum is located at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood streets (197 N. Ashwood) in Ventura. For information please call (805) 642 3345 or visit the website at dudleyhouse.org.

August 7: The Sespe Flyfishers of Ventura will again be conducting our “First Saturday” introductory class on Fly Fishing and Casting the Fly Rod. There is no charge and all are welcome. Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice, we want to help you learn and enjoy this great sport. If you do not yet have a fly rod, do not worry, just come and use one of ours.  Please join us at Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, 9-11 a.m., in East Ventura, off Telephone Rd. For every one’s safety, we ask all those attending please comply with any current recommendations by the Ventura County Health Department. For more information:  Bob Smith (805) 647-3522

www.sespeflyfishers.org

Ojai Film Festival goes live!

Festival dates: November 4-14, 2021
November 4 – Opening free film in Libbey Park
November 5-8 – Screenings and Festival programs
November 9-14 – All festival films available online VOD

The Ojai Film Festival will present its 22nd consecutive event celebrating independent films from around the world LIVE here in Ojai, November 5-8, 2021.

Last year the Film Festival’s board engaged in a sharp learning curve culminating in the creation of the 2020 Online Virtual Film Festival. Now, after months of studying the projected COVID infection rate data and intense discussions at each meeting, the board decided to plan an in–Ojai, multi-screen event for November 2021.

The COVID pandemic certainly changed our world. Face masks, social distancing, the closure of almost all our public gathering places…sheltering in place for over a year. Small wonder observers of the social order commented widely on the need for us humans, fundamentally social animals, to socially interact. After mastering, to some extent, online electronic communications – Zoom, Facetime, Skype, etc. – we’re ready to see, touch and interact with others. As the COVID numbers drop we continue to inch out of the shadows.

The Festival enjoys an international reputation as an important celebration of independent films. It receives submissions for both its film competition and screenplay competition from over forty countries and each November regularly screens over sixty films and presents “the Libbey” trophy award in ten categories. Jon Lambert, the Festival’s president commented: “We are excited to be able to present our curated films once again to live audiences where they can be discussed and argued about in a festival setting.”

Year after year the Festival has relied on over one hundred film-loving volunteers to sell tickets, usher patrons, conduct Q&A’s and host visiting filmmakers. One result of the fourteen-month shutdown has been that our volunteer base diminished. To continue the tradition of this major cultural event we must identify new people. We also need folks with management skills, such as a people-oriented person willing to act as the Volunteer Coordinator, and an Operations Manager who will keep things running smoothly during the October lead-in and the November festival.

For his directorial finale for the Ojai Art Center Theater Tom Eubanks chose “Family Furniture,” what he calls, “A story of renewal.” Ojai ACT in a state of renewal themselves, stages this, their second in-person show of 2021, June 25 through July 18.

The New York Times called “Family Furniture” by A.R. Gurney “…a tender, sepia-toned play about a traumatic passage in the lives of a tight-knit, well-bred clan….” Brother and sister Nick and Peggy cope with their mother’s possible infidelity, their father’s apathy, and their own complicated love lives.

Tickets for the weekend performances June 25 through July 18, no show July 4th, are $20 general admission, $18 seniors and AC members, and $10 for those under 25. For more information go to https://ojaiact.org or call (805) 640-8797.

On Sunday, July 25, at 4pm Moscow born wonderful pianist, Natasha Kislenko, returns with fanfare to the Ojai Art Center to resume in person concerts. Natasha will perform solo works from the classic piano literature, and cellist Virginia Kron will join her for the much loved Beethoven Op.69 Sonata in A Major for Piano and Cello. $20 no change donation recommended ~ just drop your donation in box at the entrance. This will be an indoor event with no seating restrictions. Non-vaccinated attendees must wear face masks, but for fully vaccinated folks, masks are optional. The Ojai Art Center is located at 113 S. Montgomery St. in Ojai. For more information contact (805) 640-1158.

by Ana Baker

Channel Islands Maritime Museum Presents the upcoming exhibit: “71%: Honoring Vital Waters”

Saltwater is seventy-one percent of the Earth’s surface, and our seas are considered the lungs of the planet, generating much of the oxygen we breathe. It is no surprise that humans have always been interwoven with the ocean as it plays a practical, recreational, and spiritual role in many cultures throughout history.

Through the unique artwork of mixed media artist Shannon Celia and abstract expressionist Mary Neville, CIMM’s May 2022 exhibition will delve into our complex relationship with the ocean – Saluting those who protect the aquatic ecosystem we depend on to exist while exploring the art, food, fun, and culture derived from the sea.

CIMM will host an opening event on May 12th, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. with local catering, beverages, and a Q&A panel with the artists.

July 24: Saturday, Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild IN PERSON “SO Happy To See You” meeting at new our location: Studio Channel Islands Art Center Community Room, 2222 Ventura Blvd., Old Town Camarillo. Combined Board/General Meeting & Show & Tell 9-10:30 a.m. Welcome to a meeting of a creative community with the specific purpose to advance, foster & promote the art of handweaving, spinning & related crafts through charitable and educational activities. Program Presentation 10:30-11a.m. “Angora Rabbits” followed by a “Stay & Play Afternoon”. For more info on our monthly Programs and Workshops visit us at: www.vchsg.org.

July 24: The Bank of Books 748 E. Main St. 643-3154. Laura Keane, Sat. 1-3p.m.

The Tippy Tree by Laura Keane. This whimsical adventure follows two children on a nighttime moonlit nature walk where they discover the Tippy Tippy Tree. The tree sings out in a magical rhyming song that teaches the alphabet, shapes, colors, and animals, while lulling children to sleep. The book’s colorful illustrations contain images hidden amongst the branches, serving as a fun picture search to keep little ones engaged while reading.

Establishing a good bedtime routine that infuses reading with settling down for bed is an excellent way to prepare children for good sleep habits later in life. This story will inspire the reader as well as the audience until the very end and become a bedtime favorite.

August 3: 5:30-7:30. Dead Letters is almost here, and you are invited to the launch party!

Please join a bunch of friends of Sheila Lowe(and Sheila) at Orozco’s de Ventura Mexican restaurant to celebrate the release of my new Claudia Rose Forensic Handwriting Mystery, Dead Letters (#8). We’ll be outside on Orozco’s wonderful patio (no mask required!) with amazing Mexican food, prizes, networking, live music by Charles Talmadge, and of course, books galore.

And that’s not all! Local authors James F. Gray, AJ Llewellyn, and Connie Hood will have their books available, too.

RSVP requested: [email protected] (If you’ve already contacted me, no need to do it again). 805-351-7833.

Orozco’s de Ventura 839 E. Front St.

August 7: “Fly Fishing Event”

The Sespe Flyfishers of Ventura will again be conducting our “First Saturday” introductory class on Fly Fishing and Casting the Fly Rod. The “First Saturday” is on the 7th. There is no charge, and all are welcome. Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice we want to help you learn and enjoy this great sport. If you do not yet have a fly rod, do not worry, just come, and use one of ours. Please join us at Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, 9 – 11a.m., in East Ventura, off Telephone Rd. For every one’s safety we ask all those attending to please comply with any current recommendations by the Ventura County Health Department.

For more information: Bob Smith (805) 647-3522

www.sespeflyfishers.org

Now through June 20: Channel Islands Choral Association presents “Into the Light”; A virtual choral experience celebrating Black composers in choral music.
Performances include CSU Channel Islands University Chorus and Pleasant Valley School District Chorus. Online Video on-demand streaming event is available now through June 20. Tickets available at www.cicachoir.org

June 17: The East Ventura Community Council anticipates hearing from several elected officials, or their field representatives, at its next virtual meeting on Thursday, at 7 pm. Invited to discuss their legislative priorities as they impact Ventura are representatives of  County Supervisor Matt LaVere, State Assemblymember Steve Bennett, State Senator Monique Limon, and U. S. Congressmember Julia Brownley. A Question and Answer period will follow each presentation.

In addition, there will be a report on city of Ventura Senior Services and an update on area crime statistics. Other topics may be added to the agenda, so be sure to check the group’s Facebook page for updates.East Ventura City Councilmembers are invited to weigh in, as always.

The Council represents those who live east of Victoria Avenue and the public is encouraged to attend and participate.

Join Zoom Meeting, 7 pm.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86085199558?pwd=RXZHMVVtSklsYnJRbWdTQlpuZ3VlUT09.
Meeting ID: 860 8519 9558 Passcode: 020080

For more information, Contact EVCC Chairperson, Deborah Meyer-Morris at [email protected]

June 23: The Ventura College Area Community Council will be holding a Zoom meeting on Wednesday at 7pm.  An invitation and link to the meeting will be sent to everyone on the CACC mailing list.   Council meetings include speakers and discussion on topics of neighborhood and community interest, including public safety and economic development. At the June meeting Ventura Fire Chief Endaya and Fire Marshall Morelli will be discussing fire prevention and homeowner fire mitigation strategies.  CACC represents citizens in Council District 3, neighborhoods between Dunning/Lemon Grove and Hill Road, north of Hwy. 126.  <collegeareacouncil.com/map>  Visit the College Area Community Council website @ caccVentura.com to be added to the mailing list and to access a link to the Zoom meeting.

June 26: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.The popular monthly plant sale continues at the Dudley House. Bromeliads, orchids, succulents, tillandsias, rhipsalis, garden art and more. Vendors welcome (plants only), please call Charlie at 805 746 4317. The museum is located at the corner of Loma
Vista and Ashwood streets (197 N. Ashwood) in Ventura. Free.

June 27&28: Bank of Books is excited to announce their launch of book clubs! They will begin by holding two book clubs with the hopes to expand into other genres. If you are interested in starting a group of your own they would be happy to talk with you more about purchasing the books and scheduling a day and time.

The two clubs this month are as follows:
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig June 27th, 2021 from 11:00am – 12:00pm
Dune by Frank Herbert June 28th, 2021 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Both of these books are available for purchase at either Bank of Books or Abednego Book Shoppe.

Bank of Books 748 E Main St. – Abednego Book Shoppe 2682 E Main St.

With an eye for plans to expand its theatrical programs, the Ojai Performing Arts Theater (OPAT) announces two new board members, Jane Seiler Weil and Michal Gaidano. Ms. Weil will become the first Chief Operating Officer (COO) for OPAT, and Ms. Gaidano will assist with special events and other functions.

“OPAT has some wonderful ideas about expanding its offerings,” said Ms. Weil, “and bringing in talent from all over Southern California. I’m excited about joining the board at such a launching point of its growth and, of course, most excited about working with Joan Kemper and learning from her.”

Many in Ojai are familiar with Jane Seiler Weil for her work with the Weil Tennis Academy, various charities, and as President of the Ojai Unified School District. She comes from theater originally with a professional reputation at leading theaters across America and overseas for production work from lighting design to stage management.

Michal Gaidano and her husband Don have been involved with theater in Ojai since they moved here in 2010.

OPAT has several projects in the wings awaiting the relaxing of COVID restrictions, including the production of “Harvey,” which was forced to close just one week before opening in 2020. Stay tuned for more news at OjaiTheater.org.

Starting in June 2021, the Humane Society of Ventura County (HSVC) in partnership with Ojai Valley Library Friends and Foundation (OVLFF) and Ventura County Libraries will begin a read-aloud program that promotes the proper treatment of animals. The program is being initially piloted with three Ojai Valley Libraries in the hope it will grow to include other Ventura County Libraries over time.

Kris Humphries, OVLFF Outreach Chair says, “The Ojai Valley Library Friends and Foundation (OVLFF) is honored to be partnering with HSVC on another literacy program to serve the Ojai Valley community. OVLFF’s sponsoring of the RedRover Readers Program is another fantastic opportunity to bring literacy, a love of reading, and humane education to our youth.”

The program was created by RedRover, a national nonprofit animal welfare organization and aligns perfectly with the missions of all the organizations involved. The new books will be used in the Ojai Valley Libraries (Oak View, Meiners Oaks, Ojai) and read aloud by HSVC Humane Educator, Angie Chupek Sagliani.

HSVC is excited about the possibilities of seeing this literacy program grow throughout Ventura County. RedRover Readers is an essential program that uses books about animals to help students practice making responsible decisions and become more aware of themselves and their communities.

Inspired by the previous collaborations, the Little Free Library and the Animal Reading Friends (A.R.F) program was built with the help of OVLFF. Now that the libraries are scheduled to open, RedRover’s Readers program will further develop the themes of literacy and empathy. The hope is that HSVC can create a culture of compassionate and mindful animal advocates.

“I hope that these partnerships that we created this month will last a long time,” says Angie Chupek Sagliani. “I feel excited to promote positive animal care through literacy.”

For more info on the Humane Society of Ventura County, visit www.hsvc.org.

June 4 – June 20: Channel Islands Choral Association presents “Into the Light”; A virtual choral experience celebrating Black composers in choral music.

Performances include CSU Channel Islands University Chorus and Pleasant Valley School District Chorus.

Online Video on-demand streaming event will be available from June 4 through June 20. Tickets available at www.cicachoir.org

June 13th – The Historic Olivas Adobe located at 4200 Olivas Park Drive is now open 11am-3 pm the second Sunday of each month for visitors. On June 13th join us as we invite all plien aire artists to come and paint or sketch on the park grounds. You will find lots of inspiration, from the 160-year-old fuchsia to the rose garden, from the historic two story rancho home to the bell tower and everything in-between.

Be sure to stop in the small adobe as you tour the grounds to see the exhibit of Laura Jean Jespersen paintings , all inspired by Olivas Family stories.

July 3: The Sespe Flyfishers of Ventura will again be conducting their “First Saturday” introductory class on Fly Fishing and Casting the Fly Rod. In July the “First Saturday” is on the 3rd. There is no charge and all are welcome. Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice we want to help you learn and enjoy this great sport. If you don’t yet have a fly rod, don’t worry, just come and use one of theirs. Please join us at Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, 9:00 to 11:00AM, in East Ventura, off Telephone Rd. For every one’s safety we ask all those attending to please comply with current recommendations by the Ventura County Health Department.

For more information: Bob Smith (805) 647-3522 www.sespeflyfishers.org

The life and writings of Emily Dickinson, one of America’s most treasured poets, come vividly to life in a reprise of the acclaimed Rubicon, Namba Arts, and Ojai Art Center productions of The Belle of Amherst by William Luce. The production stars Ojai actor and choreographer Anna Kotula under the direction of Steve Grumette, Artistic Director of the Ojai Film Festival.

See The Belle Of Amherst presented live on-stage until May 23, at the Ojai Art Center Theater Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm.
Tickets are $22, $19 for OACT members.
Additional donations can be made and are much appreciated. For tickets to the live show, please call 805-640-8797
Stay tuned to ojaiact.org for information about the streamed version.

The Ojai Art Center is kicking off their 44th annual Art in the Park celebration Memorial weekend on May 29 and May 30, 2021. This will be the first sizable festival in Ojai since COVID started. Unlike last year’s virtual Art in the Park, 2021 brings us back to walking through downtown Ojai’s Libbey Park where artists will showcase their recent works and festival goers can enjoy a sense of normalcy.

The Art in the Park celebration attracts artists from all over the state and serves as a great opportunity for artists, locals, tourists and art lovers of all ages to meet, browse and buy.

Everyone is invited to browse, meet the artists, grab a bite and enjoy the weekend in Libbey Park. Free admission. We ask that face coverings are worn and social distancing practiced. Call 805-646-0117 for further information or visit www.ojaiartcenter.org. More artist photos, contact info and bios are available upon request.

June 12  (10 – 6) and Sunday, June 13 (10 – 5)Where: Libbey Park in Ojai.

Discover the hand-made ceramics of over 25 clay artists as they showcase their work at Libbey Park in Ojai June 13 (10-6) and June 14 (10-5). Everyone is excited to be safely back outdoors selling in downtown Ojai.

Enjoy seeing the pottery and demonstrations safely! Following COVID guidelines, masks and social distancing will be required. We want you to go home with a beautiful ceramic creation, not COVID. We are all anxious to get out and enjoy a beautiful weekend. We hope you can join us.

The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is a non-profit organization. This is a major fundraiser and supports ceramic education and venues for local artists. Work can also be seen year round at their gallery store in Ventura Harbor at 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105. We also have an online store (www.venturapotteryonline.com).
More information can be found at www.venturapottersguild.org.

May 20: Ventura City Councilmember Lorrie Brown, Chairperson of the city’s General Plan revision process, will address the East Ventura Community Council, at its next virtual meeting, on Thursday, at 7:00 p.m.  She will speak about issues of concern in the General Plan for East Ventura, as well as citywide. A question and answer period will follow Ms. Brown’s presentation.

In addition, Meredith Hart, Director of the City of Ventura’s Homeless Services, will present an update on efforts to house the homeless, with a focus on the City’s new FAQ educational campaign.

Area crime statistics will be shared by Commander Weeks of the Ventura Police Department.

The Council represents those who live east of Victoria Avenue, and the public is encouraged to attend and participate.

The meeting will be held online at 7:00 p.m. via the Zoom application.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84788961123?pwd=QXhnazZHMkJPcWJCU2hNZGR1T3VTZz09

Meeting ID: 847 8896 1123

Passcode: 874800

You will first need to download the Zoom app on your computer or smart phone. You do not need an account.  If you miss the meeting, you can always view it later on the website, www.eastventura.org. For more information, contact EVCC Chairperson, Deborah Meyer-Morris at [email protected].

May 21-22: Ventura County high school students are invited to attend the Hackathon by the Sea, a two-day computer coding event presented by the Ventura County Office of Education with support from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Engineering & Expeditionary Warfare Center. Hacker Fund, which is a national nonprofit network of STEM mentors, is joining us again this year to deliver the event.

Participants will have the chance to “hack together” all types of creative projects which they will present as they compete for awards. This is an opportunity for students to team up with some of the brightest minds in Ventura County through a variety of workshops. This free event is open to students in grades 9-12 and will be held on Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22. All experience levels are welcome.

Registration is available at https://www.vcoe.org/hackathon. Please address any questions to [email protected] or [email protected].

May 26: The Ventura College Area Community Council will be holding a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, at 7pm.  An invitation and link to the meeting will be sent to everyone on the CACC mailing list.   Council meetings include speakers and discussion on topics of neighborhood and community interest, including public safety and economic development. At the May meeting, a representative of Ventura College will be discussing long-range plans for developing facilities at the college.  Also, Christy Weir, from the Ventura Tree Alliance, will explain how residents can get involved in “urban forestry.”  CACC represents citizens in Council District 3, neighborhoods between Dunning/Lemon Grove and Hill Road, north of Hwy. 126.  collegeareacouncil.com/map.  Visit the College Area Community Council website @ http://collegeareacouncil.com/wp/ to be added to the mailing list and to access a link to the Zoom meeting.

June 4 – June 20: Channel Islands Choral Association presents “Into the Light”; A virtual choral experience celebrating Black composers in choral music.

Performances include CSU Channel Islands University Chorus and Pleasant Valley School District Chorus. Online Video on-demand streaming event will be available from June 4 through June 20. Tickets available at www.cicachoir.org

June 6: The 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum has resumed the first Sunday afternoon docent-led tours with covid protocols from 1 to 4 p.m. Group size is strictly limited. Admission is free. The museum is located at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood streets (197 N. Ashwood) in Ventura. For information please call (805) 642-3345 or visit the website at dudleyhouse.org.

June 6: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc.

Sunday 2 :00-4:00 pm

Moorpark Community Center, 799 Moorpark Ave.

Live Music on stage. Jamming on the Patio. Free Admission. Free parking Open to Public. For more information call 805-517-1131 or visit Facebook: OTCBGMA