Nationally-recognized singer Vivien Mason will visit the Ojai Library at 1pm on Friday, October 25, to deliver a special musical performance. Mason will be accompanied by pianist Jimmy Calire. Mason is a versatile entertainer who has performed at clubs, concerts, festivals, and in film and television. She has toured across the country from San Francisco to New York.

Attorney H. Frederick Seigenfeld of Seige Law will visit the Ojai Library at 6pm on Wednesday, November 6, to present a talk centered around protecting your loved ones, yourself and your assets. The presentation will cover subjects such as advanced healthcare directives, wills and trusts, probate, and more. The talk will include a slide presentation, real life examples, and a Q&A session.

Dr. Sirena Pellarolo will visit the Ojai Library on Friday, November 8, at 12pm to deliver a presentation entitled “Re-Writing Old Stories: A Fun-Filled Playshop for Your Emotional Liberation.”

Do you have stories that play constantly in your mind and keep you frustrated and disempowered? Do you feel victimized by external circumstances and the people who “did it to you”? Are you feeling stuck and confused as to what to do with this pent-up energy?

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 Ave. Hours of service are 10am to 8pm Monday through Thursday and 12pm to 5pm Friday through Sunday.

Join Ojai herbalist Lanny Kaufer and special guest author and forager Christopher Nyerges for an Acorn Processing Workshop in Ojai on Saturday, November 2, to learn all aspects of foraging, processing and preparing acorns. The workshop will begin with a morning plant walk on the Ventura River Preserve followed by an afternoon workshop under a Coast Live Oak tree at Euterpe Farms.

Christopher Nyerges He has written several thousand newspaper and magazine articles in such publications as the Los Angeles Times, Pasadena Star News, Pasadena Weekly, Whole Life Times, Countryside, Mother Earth News, Acres USA, American  Survival Guide, and others.

He currently serves as a consultant to the “Naked and Afraid” show on Discovery.  Nyerges’s web site is www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com.

Please note: This workshop will go on rain or shine with the exception of a heavy downpour in the morning and/or a 100% chance of heavy rain that day. No dogs or smoking, please.

The cost of the workshop including all materials is $75. To register, please visit HerbWalks.com or call 805-646-6281.  Registrants will receive a confirmation email with all necessary info prior to the event.

Events by Ana Baker

Free Adult Grief & Bereavement Support Groups held at Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 1996 Eastman Ave., Ste. 109. Call (805) 642-0239 for more information. Every Wednesday, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Free for anyone who has lost someone within the last 2 years. Receive emotional and educational support.
Free Joint Replacement Classes 2nd Monday of the Month (October 12), held from 4- 5 p.m. Free informational class that teaches you what to expect pre and post-surgery.
Living with Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes Classes 1st Tuesday of the Month (October 1), from 1-2:30 p.m. Free informational class that teaches you how to manage your life with diabetes.

The Compassionate Friends of West Ventura County is a support group for those who have experienced the loss of a child. Parents, grandparents, and siblings (over age 14) are all welcome. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 at the Pointsettia Pavilion, Canada Larga room, 3451 Foothill Road. For more information, contact Laura Lindsay at (805) 836-9100.

Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club Monday nights 7:30 – 9:45 p.m. Poinsettia Pavilion. Ballroom, swing, Latin and line dancing. $10 members, $12 non-members. Free dance lessons 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. Call Rick (805) 415-8842 for more information.

There will be a regular Ventura Discussion Group meeting at Main Street Restaurant 3159 Main St., Wednesday from 4 – 5:45 p.m. Several people usually stay for a drink and a bite to eat afterward. Bring an interesting topic to discuss if you can.

Ventura’s ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club offers games for all levels of play.  Learn the game, play with your peers, and earn master points while you are having fun.  There is a game every day of the week.  Check out their website at www.vcbridge.org

Country Western Line Dancing every Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. Instruction every night. Located at the Moose lodge, 10269 Telephone Road. More information at countrylovers.com.

Cross Town Hikers join in on Wednesday nights for a moderate-paced hike that includes views of Ventura from the cross, a walk out to the end of the pier, and a stroll along the Promenade back to the Museum. Meet at 7 p.m. sharp at the fountain across the street from the Mission. Join Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/800215670039426/

The members of the Ventura Investment Group meet on Mondays for an informal discussion of recent economic events.  Topics cover current events that affect stocks, funds, real estate, and interest-bearing investments.  From 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Telephone Road and Main Street.  Visitors and potential members are welcomed.  There are no dues or requirements to participate, and all levels of experience are welcomed.

First Wednesday, of each month, 6 – 10 p.m., Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club meets at the Murphy Auto Museum, Oxnard. Now exhibiting Saturdays and Sundays, 10 – 4 p.m.  Visitors and new members are welcome. Member initiation fee $10, monthly dues $20, $10 for Juniors. Murphy Auto Museum, 2230 Statham Blvd., Oxnard.  www.gcmrc.com. For more information, call (805) 229-7429 or (805) 407-6717

Musicians’ Sober Support Meetup @ FIND (A Friend in Deed) every Monday night 7 – 9 p.m. Bring acoustic instrument(s) for jamming after sharing support for sobriety.
Bell Arts-Studio 39-432 Ventura Ave. For further information [email protected].

The Ventura County Philatelic Society meet on the first and third Mondays each
month at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Rd.
Admission and parking are free. Come for a great evening. Contact: Bill Garner (805) 320-1601 or [email protected]

Mended Hearts of Ventura. Come share if you have had heart surgery or stent implant. Group meets the first Tuesday each month at Lemon Wood Mobile Park, 850 Johnson Dr. They have excellent speakers, leading cardiologists, nutritionists, dietitians from our area. Contact Richard Hatcher at (805) 644-2733.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDa) is a 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence in the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. Every Friday at 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5654 Ralston (enter through side door off parking lot). Further information Deva 805-814-5650 or Maryann

Ventura County Cribbage Association Grass Roots Local Club meets weekly. Located at Pizzaman Dan’s 444 E. Santa Clara on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. More information at Kerry 805-643-7683

Oct. 9: Kathryn Padgett will visit the Hill Road Library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, to deliver a talk entitled “Monsters: The Dark Side of Human Imagination.” This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Linda Cherry, Librarian, at (805) 677-7180. Hill Road Library is located at 1070 South Hill Road. Hours of service are 10 -6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 2 – 6 p.m. Thursday, and 10 – 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Oct. 11: The General George S. Patton, Jr. Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution
October luncheon meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m., Friday in the Poinsettia Pavilion.
A program by chapter member Eric Stassforth. All SAR & DAR Compatriots, friends, and visitors are welcome to attend.  If you choose to join us for lunch, cost is $20.  For additional information or for assistance in determining your possible Revolutionary War genealogical
roots, call Bill Bays (805) 650-3036 or Robert Taylor (805)216-7992.
For information regarding SAR membership and chapter activities,  http://pattonpatriots.org.

Oct. 12: The Sespe Flyfishers of Ventura will be conducting an introductory class on Fly Fishing and Casting the Fly Rod. There is no charge, and all are welcome. Whether you an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice learn and enjoy this great sport. If you don’t have a fly rod just come and use one of ours. Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, 9 – 11a.m. For more information: Bob Smith (805) 647-3522 www.sespeflyfishers.org

Oct. 12: Join for a Yoga Pop Up to sample the enticing new styles of yoga that will be offered this Fall at the Ventura Family YMCA! From gentle Yin to fiery Power Yoga, two hours of mini classes so you can get a taste of our brand-new specialty yoga program. This is a free event, so grab a friend and come on down. All you need is photo ID and comfortable clothes,
in Studio 2 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 3760 Telegraph Road. ciymca.org

Oct. 15: The Retired Men’s Group will meet next on October 15 and November 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion. Those interested in some informal social time are invited to stop in to enjoy a sip at the bar and our program of the day as we provide a complimentary introductory buffet lunch. Call Bob Likins at 805-587-1233 to hear more.

Oct 15: Women’s Bible Study from 9 – 11:15 a.m. Community Presbyterian Church 1555 Poli St. Every Tuesday morning following the school calendar. Study of Genesis 1-11 for women of all ages and beliefs. Tuesday mornings from 9 – 11:15 am. Registration at 8:15a.m., cost is $35 for the entire study. Childcare and scholarships are available. Please call the Church office at 805-648-2737 if you have any questions or are going to bring a child so they can be prepared. cpcventura.org

Oct. 17: The regular monthly meeting of Assistance League of Ventura County will be on Thursday, at the Chapter House, 913 East Santa Clara St. The meeting begins at 10 a.m., men and women are welcome, and there is no age requirement. Assistance League is “Transforming Lives, Strengthening Community” through several philanthropic programs. Find more information assistanceleagueventuracounty.org Telephone: 805-643-2458 (Monday – Thursday, 8 – 2 p.m.)

Oct. 17: The East Ventura Community Council will host a Town Hall event on Thursday. Councilmembers Erik Nasarenko and Jim Friedman will be the featured speakers and will take all questions. A representative from Ventura’s Police Department will present an update on crime and safety in the area. Books in good condition are solicited on behalf of Ventura Friends of the Library. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Connect Church, 346 N. Kimball Road.

Oct. 19: October is the best time to plant California Native Plants. Please join renowned California Native Plant Educator- Lanny Kaufer as he talks all about native plants. Learn how to identify these natural wonders, use them in your landscape, and daily life. Saturday, from 10 – 12 p.m. at Green Thumb Nursery- 1899 S. Victoria Ave. (805)642-8517. This event is free.

Oct. 20: The Ventura and Santa Barbara County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) will meet Sunday, in the Campus Student Center of Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. The regular meeting starts at noon and at 11a.m. The program this month will be a presentation on Timepieces from the House of Faberge. Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Ventura College. More information about chapter 190 can be found at www.nawcc-ch190.com.

Oct. 25: Harvest Festival, Costume parade, carnival games, crafts, haunted house, cake walk, bingo, dinner and more! Ventura First United Methodist Church, 1338 East Santa Clara St. 5- 7:30 p.m. All ages. Some activities are specially designed for preschoolers, but there will be plenty of fun for all. Drop in at any time for a Spooktacular fun time. Wear your costume. All free. For more information (805) 643-8621.

Oct. 12: Ventura Friends of the Library will hold a Book Sale from 10 – 3 p.m.
at the Vons at Telegraph and Victoria 6040 Telegraph Rd. Quality used books at bargain prices.

Nov.3: Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura presents “What ‘Never Again’ Means in a Country that Cages Children,” a talk by Adam Schwartz of Never Again Action, on Sunday, from 11:30-1 p.m. at 5654 Ralston St. Never Again Action is a mass national mobilization of Jewish people and allies who see parallels between current events and the history of the Jewish people in Nazi Germany. For more information refer to the church website, uuventura.org. For more information about this event, contact Susan Franzblau at 805 276-6359.

Nov.6: BCNN is a women’s social club open to ladies who reside in Ventura, Oxnard and Pt Hueneme.  Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 9:30 – 11a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 36 Figueroa St. Parking is on Santa Clara Avenue. Guests are welcome a couple times before becoming a member; dues are $30/year.  Jodie Okun, interior design & decorating company, will do an interactive presentation – a discussion of bookshelves, furniture arrangement, colors, etc
Learn more at http://www.bcnnwomensclub.org/.

Audubon events:

Oct 14: 8:30 a.m. Laguna Tams – Leader: Adele Fergusson (805) 415-4304
The tamarisk trees at Laguna Rd are a migrant hot spot. Migrating birds mostly warblers are attracted to the insects in the trees and several uncommon to rare birds often show up at this location.

Oct 19: 8 a.m. Ojai Meadows – Leader: Tevin Schmitt (661) 904-1563
This beautiful preserve is a birding hotspot and includes a restored wetland and native plantings. Target birds will include: Western Bluebirds, Sora, White tailed Kites, Western Meadowlark, Merlin, Lark Sparrow, Lincoln’s Sparrow and White-crowned Sparrows.

Oct 26: 8:30 a.m. Lake Casitas – Leader: Kay Regester (805) 258-1025
There will be lots of walking, so wear comfortable shoes and bring snacks and water. Bring scopes if you have them! Target birds will include: the resident Bald Eagles, Green Heron, Chipping and Lark Sparrows, Common Merganser and Spotted Sandpiper. We hope to see a lot of Hawks.

Joseph “Joe” Lee Suh will visit the Ojai Library at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, to present a special talk, “Empowering Ventura County Small Businesses.” Joe comes to us from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is working with the Ventura County Library to explore how the SBA can help your business thrive.

As the nation’s go-to resource and voice for small businesses, the SBA provides counseling, capital, contracting, and disaster recovery expertise and assistance for the nation’s 30 million+ small businesses so they can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover.

Joe is Senior Area Manager with the Los Angeles District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration, where he partners with local leaders to engage and empower small businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities.

Professor of Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM) Dr. Emily Fairfax will visit the Ojai Library at 1pm on Saturday, October 12, 2019, to deliver a presentation titled “Smokey the Beaver: Can Beavers Prevent Wildfires?” Dr. Fairfax comes to us from CSU Channel Islands (CI) as part of this season’s CI Library Lecture Series.

CSU Channel Islands hosts dozens of free public lectures at libraries throughout Ventura County as part of this program. The lecturers are experts from numerous departments at CI, including Biology, History, English, Computer Science, Political Science, Performing Arts, and Sociology to name a few.

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. Hours of service are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

On Sunday evening, October 13, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Ojai native plant educator Lanny Kaufer will lead a plant identification Full Moon Sunset Herb Walk to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where the group can watch the sun set at 6:27 p.m. and the moon rise at 6:47 p.m.

A portion of proceeds from the walk will go to the Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians (Chumash).

After registering online, those participating will meet at the Park-and-Ride lot in downtown Ojai between 4:30 and 4:45 p.m. and carpool to the trailhead to minimize the crowded parking situation there. Then they will walk about 1 mile to the vista point, stopping along the way to meet some valuable native plants including Coastal Sagebrush, Hollyleaf Cherry, Purple Sage and Toyon. After witnessing the rising of the moon and setting of the sun, the group will walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight, moonlight, and flashlight, returning to the Park-and-Ride by 8:00 p.m.

From there all attendees are invited to join Lanny and his wife Rondia across the street for beverages, appetizers or dinner at the combined Azu Restaurant and Ojai Valley Brewery

Register now at HerbWalks.com by calling 805-646-6281. There is no pre-payment required for this walk, just a promise to let Kaufer know if plans change. Registrants will receive a confirmation email with all necessary info a few days prior. No dogs or smoking, please.

Join Rev. Karen S. Wylie at The Ojai Retreat on Sunday, October 13, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for her Mid-Month Devotional Retreat, which this month will explore “What is the blessing of life?”

The retreat will be devoted to meditation, sharing, wisdom talks, quiet walks in nature, and sacred music. 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.

Events by Ana Baker

Free Adult Grief & Bereavement Support Groups
Every Wednesday, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Free for anyone who has lost someone within the last 2 years. Receive emotional and educational support.

Living with Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes Classes
1st Tuesday of the Month (October 1), from 1– 2:30 p.m. Free informational class that teaches you how to manage your life with diabetes.

Held at Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 1996 Eastman Ave., Ste. 109. Call (805) 642-0239 for more information.

The Compassionate Friends of West Ventura County is a support group for those who have experienced the loss of a child. Parents, grandparents, and siblings (over age 14) are all welcome. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 at the Poinsettia Pavilion, Canada Larga room, 3451 Foothill Road. For more information, contact Laura Lindsay at (805) 836-9100.

Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club Monday nights 7:30 – 9:45 p.m. Poinsettia Pavilion. Ballroom, swing, Latin and line dancing. $10 members, $12 non-members. Free dance lessons 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. Call Rick (805) 415-8842 for more information.

There will be a regular Ventura Discussion Group meeting at Main Street Restaurant 3159 Main St., Wednesday from 4 – 5:45 p.m. Several people usually stay for a drink and a bite to eat afterward. Bring an interesting topic to discuss if you can.

Ventura’s ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club offers games for all levels of play.  Learn the game, play with your peers, and earn master points while you are having fun.  There is a game every day of the week.  Check out their website at www.vcbridge.org

Country Western Line Dancing every Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. Instruction every night. Located at the Moose lodge, 10269 Telephone Road. More information at countrylovers.com.

Cross Town Hikers join in on Wednesday nights for a moderate-paced hike that includes views of Ventura from the cross, a walk out to the end of the pier, and a stroll along the Promenade back to the Museum. Four miles with an 800-foot elevation gain. Meet at 7 p.m. sharp at the fountain across the street from the Mission. Join Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/800215670039426/

The members of the Ventura Investment Group meet on Mondays for an informal discussion of recent economic events.  Topics cover current events that affect stocks, funds, real estate, and interest-bearing investments.  The meeting is from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Telephone Road and Main Street.  Visitors and potential members are welcomed.  There are no dues or requirements to participate, and all levels of experience are welcomed.

First Wednesday, of each month, 6 – 10 p.m., Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club meets at the Murphy Auto Museum, Oxnard. Now exhibiting Saturdays and Sundays, 10 – 4 p.m.  Visitors and new members are welcome. Member initiation fee $10, monthly dues $20, $10 for Juniors. Murphy Auto Museum, 2230 Statham Blvd., Oxnard.  www.gcmrc.com. For more information, call (805) 229-7429 or (805) 407-6717

Musicians’ Sober Support Meetup @ FIND (A Friend in Deed) every Monday night 7 – 9 p.m. Bring acoustic instrument(s) for jamming after sharing support for sobriety.
Bell Arts-Studio 39-432 Ventura Ave. For further information [email protected].

Mended Hearts of Ventura. Come share if you have had heart surgery or stent implant. Group meets the first Tuesday each month at Lemon Wood Mobile Park, 850 Johnson Dr. They have excellent speakers, leading cardiologists, nutritionists, dietitians from our area. Contact Richard Hatcher at (805) 644-2733.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDa) is a 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence in the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. Every Friday at 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5654 Ralston (enter through side door off parking lot). Further information Deva 805-814-5650 or Maryann

The Ventura County Philatelic Society meets the first and third Mondays each month 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Road. Admission and parking are free. Stamp trading and camaraderie. For more information [email protected] or (805) 320-1601.

Ventura County Cribbage Association Grass Roots Local Club meets weekly. Located at Pizzaman Dan’s 444 E. Santa Clara on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. More information at Kerry 805-643-7683

Ventura Retired Men’s Group meets for social interaction, a buffet lunch and an interesting program on the first and third Tuesday each month. If you’d like to sample our free introductory meal at Poinsettia Pavilion, stop by and introduce yourself in the pavilion Santa Paula room at about 11:30 a.m. on any meeting day.

Sept. 25: The College Area Community Council will meet on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Representatives from the Ventura Unified School District, the Ventura Water Department, and the Ventura Community Development Department will all be there to speak. The Council meets in the Wright Event Center at 57 Day Rd. Free parking is available adjacent to the Event Center. CACC represents citizens in Council District 3, neighborhoods between Dunning/Lemon Grove and Hill Road, north of Hwy. 126. collegeareacouncil.com/map. (805) 644-8695 for more information.

Sept. 27: (4th Friday of each month), 7- 10 p.m. Like to play acoustic music? Songmakers.org welcomes instrumentalists, singers, and singer/songwriters at all levels to join in a free song circle at the Bell Arts Factory Community Room, 432 N. Ventura Ave. Listeners welcome. Info: Mike Wittlin, (805) 750-8281.

Oct. 6: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc. Sun. 2 – 4p.m.
Poinsettia Pavilion. Music on stage. Jamming Room Open.
Free admission and Free parking. Open to Public. For more information
call 805-517-1131 or visit Facebook: OTCBGMA

Oct. 6: The 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will be open for docent-led tours from 1 – 4 p.m. 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 www.dudleyhouse.org.

Oct. 8: Women’s Bible Study from 9 – 11:15 a.m. Community Presbyterian Church 1555 Poli St. Every Tuesday morning following the school calendar. Study of Genesis 1-11 for women of all ages and beliefs. examine deep questions. Registration will start at 8:15 a.m. on the first day, and the cost is $35 for the entire study. Childcare and scholarships are available. Please call the Church office at 805-648-2737 if you have any questions or are going to bring a child so we can be prepared. cpcventura.org

Oct. 13: Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra’s conductor KuanFen Liu believes her role as a musician in the 21st century lies beyond playing familiar, popular works. As a complimentary pre-event attraction, biologist William Hoyer, a National Resources Conservationist Manager, will lecture on climate and habitats in surrounding districts.
Sunday at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1338 East Santa Clara St. William Hoyer’s pre-event lecture will commence one hour ahead of the concert
Donation of $20 is appreciated. Youth 18 and under free. Information/tickets 805 246 7316
Website www.CHICOVC.org

Oct. 15: The Ventura County Library is partnering with the Museum of Ventura County and the Calabasas Library to present two special film screenins as part of One County, One Book program. On Tuesday, from 5-7 p.m. at the Museum of Ventura County 100 East Main Street. One County, One Book aims to unite the Ventura County community around a common narrative, spreading interest in and facilitating discussions about the selected book. This year’s selection, The Library Book by Susan Orlean, chronicles the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives. The film was written and directed by Emilio Estevez, who also stars in the film. Visit the Museum online at venturamuseum.org.

Opera Santa Barbara will return to the Ojai Library to present a Free Noontime Opera Concert on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. The concert will begin at 12 pm in the main room of the library.

The Opera Santa Barbara Studio Artists will perform a selection of popular opera arias and duets as well as some musical theatre pieces, all accompanied by piano.

Local Ventura author Tony Baker will visit the Ojai Library at 1 pm on Saturday, October 5, 2019, to talk about his book, Southern California Road Racing.

Southern California Road Racing goes back to when the best cars Europe had to offer competed with homebuilt specials over world-famous road courses like Laguna Seca, Willow, Glen Helen, and Riverside International. Whether discovering the profile of a historic racing personality or viewing dramatic images of racing action, Tony Baker’s newest book is sure to take readers back to the glory days of road racing.

Baker is a historian and researcher who has authored numerous magazine articles and books about regional motor sports history, including five previous titles for Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series. He lives and works in Ventura County, California.

This event is 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 12pm to 5pm Friday through Sunday.

Dr. James Adams of USC School of Pharmacy and plant educator Enrique Villaseñor will join Ojai herbalist Lanny Kaufer on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a Fall Medicinal Plant Workshop focused on Dr. Adams’ groundbreaking pharmacological studies on medicinal uses of California’s native plants.

The plant identification session will take place at two native plant gardens where Kaufer and Dr. Adams will identify a wide variety of useful plants. The afternoon hands-on preparation session will be held at a community kitchen in Ojai.

The cost of the workshop is $75 which includes all materials. For more information or to register visit HerbWalks.com, email [email protected], or call 805-646-6281. Registrants will receive an email during the week prior with all necessary information including directions, what to bring, etc.

Ojai Raptor Center, (ORC) a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured, sick and orphaned wildlife and to educating the community on how to be more responsible stewards for our shared environment.

On Sunday November 3rd, 2019, from 12pm to 4 pm, ORC will open its doors to the public for a rare opportunity to meet the non-releasable Ambassador raptors, and tour the Center which is home to the largest flight aviary in CA. The Center is otherwise closed to the public year-round due to the sensitive nature of wildlife in rehabilitation.

Hawks, falcons, and owls will be on hand to greet guests along with stage presentations the entire afternoon. As always there will be a variety of fun activities for children, a silent auction, and a chance to release a raptor with ORC staff. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase as well as items from the Raptor Store.

Ojai Raptor Center Fall 2019 Open House tickets will only be available for pre-sale, by visiting the Events page on the ORC website at: https://www.ojairaptorcenter.org/new-events/2019/11/3/fall-open-house. Tickets will be available starting on September 23rd, 2019.

ORC Open House is a dog-free event. Handicapped parking will be available. Additional parking will be located 1 mile from the Center with shuttles running every 10 minutes. Visit www.ojairaptorcenter.org for more info.

Events by Ana Baker

The Jewish New Year, 5780, a time for reflection and recommitment as well as the tradition of dipping of apples in honey, begins on Erev Rosh HaShannah, Sunday, September 29h. Congregation Am HaYam invites all Jews to join with them in observances.

S’Lichot Services take place Saturday, September 21st at 6:30 pm. Erev Rosh HaShannah begins Sunday, September 29th, at 7 pm. Services on the first and second days of the holiday, Monday and Tuesday, October 1st and 2nd, begin at 9 am.

Kol Nidre, the holiest night in the Jewish calendar, begins on Tuesday, October 8th at 6:15 pm. Yom Kippur services on Wednesday, October 9th, begin at 9 am.

CAH is associated with United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism and is located at 4839 Market Street (rear). Ample free parking is available. Please call 805-644-2899 for ticket or other information or see www.amhayam.com.

Free Adult Grief & Bereavement Support Groups

Every Wednesday, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Free for anyone who has lost someone within the last 2 years. Receive emotional and educational support.

Free Joint Replacement Classes

2nd Monday of the Month (September 9), held from 4-5 p.m. Free informational class that teaches you what to expect pre and post-surgery.

Living with Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes Classes

1st Tuesday of the Month (October 1), from 1– 2:30 p.m. Free informational class that teaches you how to manage your life with diabetes.

Held at Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 1996 Eastman Ave., Ste. 109. Call (805) 642-0239 for more information.

The Compassionate Friends of West Ventura County is a support group for those who have experienced the loss of a child. Parents, grandparents, and siblings (over age 14) are all welcome. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 at the Pointsettia Pavilion, Canada Larga room, 3451 Foothill Road. For more information, contact Laura Lindsay at (805) 836-9100.

Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club Monday nights 7:30 – 9:45 p.m. Poinsettia Pavilion. Ballroom, swing, Latin and line dancing. $10 members, $12 non-members. Free dance lessons 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. Call Rick (805) 415-8842 for more information.

There will be a regular Ventura Discussion Group meeting at Main Street Restaurant 3159 Main St., Wednesday from 4 – 5:45 p.m. Several people usually stay for a drink and a bite to eat afterward. Bring an interesting topic to discuss if you can.

Ventura’s ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club offers games for all levels of play.  Learn the game, play with your peers, and earn master points while you are having fun.  There is a game every day of the week.  Check out their website at www.vcbridge.org

Country Western Line Dancing every Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. Instruction every night. Located at the Moose lodge, 10269 Telephone Road. More information at countrylovers.com.

Cross Town Hikers join in on Wednesday nights for a moderate-paced hike that includes views of Ventura from the cross, a walk out to the end of the pier, and a stroll along the Promenade back to the Museum. Four miles with an 800-foot elevation gain. Meet at 7 p.m. sharp at the fountain across the street from the Mission. Join Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/800215670039426/

The members of the Ventura Investment Group meet on Mondays for an informal discussion of recent economic events.  Topics cover current events that affect stocks, funds, real estate, and interest-bearing investments.  The meeting is from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Telephone Road and Main Street.  Visitors and potential members are welcomed.  There are no dues or requirements to participate, and all levels of experience are welcomed.

Musicians’ Sober Support Meetup @ FIND (A Friend in Deed) every Monday night 7 – 9 p.m. Bring acoustic instrument(s) for jamming after sharing support for sobriety.

Bell Arts-Studio 39-432 Ventura Ave. For further information [email protected].

The Ventura County Philatelic Society meet on the first and third Mondays each

month at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Rd.

Admission and parking are free. Come for a great evening.

Contact: Bill Garner (805) 320-1601 or [email protected]

Mended Hearts of Ventura. Come share if you have had heart surgery or stent implant. Group meets the first Tuesday each month at Lemon Wood Mobile Park, 850 Johnson Dr. They have excellent speakers, leading cardiologists, nutritionists, dietitians from our area. Contact Richard Hatcher at (805) 644-2733.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDa) is a 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence in the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. Every Friday at 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5654 Ralston (enter through side door off parking lot). Further information Deva 805-814-5650 or Maryann

BCNN (Beach Cities Neighbors and Newcomers) is a non-profit women’s club. A purely social club to provide a venue by which women in our area can meet each other. We have a variety of activities in which members can share common interests. You can see a listing of some of our activities at http://www.bcnnwomensclub.org/.

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 36 Figueroa St. Parking is on Santa Clara Avenue. dues are $30 per year. Speaker Kurt Buckley, will present “My Comino”. He will introduce the audience to the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Ventura County Cribbage Association Grass Roots Local Club meets weekly. Located at Pizzaman Dan’s 444 E. Santa Clara on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. More information at Kerry 805-643-7683

Ventura Retired Men’s Group meets for social interaction, a buffet lunch and an interesting program on the first and third Tuesday each month. If you’d like to sample a free introductory meal and relaxing ocean breeze at Poinsettia Pavilion, stop by and introduce yourself in the pavilion Santa Paula room at about 11:30 a.m. on any meeting day.

Sept.11: The Channel Islands Bicycle Club (CIBike) is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for bicycling for health, recreation, transportation and advocacy. Over 300 members and are based in Ventura. While members are mostly adults, welcome cyclists of all ages. Check out our activities www.cibike.org.

Monthly meetings are free and open to anyone in the community at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a social with beer and wine. Presentations start at 7p.m. Following the half-hour social, there will be a presentation by Dr. Gregory Tchejeyan on how to avoid knee and hip injuries while bicycling. Dr. T is a renown orthopedic surgeon and triathlete 805-587-1233.

Sept.13: The General George S. Patton, Jr. Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution

April luncheon meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m., Friday, in the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road. The Chapter will present its annual awards program. If you choose

to join for lunch, cost is $20 per person. For additional information or for assistance in determining your possible Revolutionary War genealogical roots, please call Bill Bays (805) 650-3036 or Robert Taylor (805)216-7992. For information regarding SAR membership and chapter activities, please visit the chapter website at http://pattonpatriots.org.

Sept.15: The Climate Reality Project: Ventura County, CA Chapter, General Meeting Get updates on the Ventura County General Plan Update, the Clean Power Alliance, and other issues related to the Climate Reality Project. E.P. Foster Library, Topping Room
651 E Main St at 2 p.m.

Sept.15: The Ventura and Santa Barbara County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) will meet Sunday, in the Campus Student Center of Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. The regular meeting starts at noon and at 11a.m. There will be an informal workshop where a topic on clocks or watches will be demonstrated and discussed.

There will be a mart where items will be for sale followed by lunch and an informational meeting and a program at 1 p.m. which will be on a topic related to timekeeping.

More information about chapter 190 can be found at www.nawcc-ch190.com.

Sept.16 & 23: Gold Coast Concert Chorus – new season! A non-audition, community choir gathering singers of all ages and levels of experience! New singers are always welcome! Registration times remaining for December concert, “Harmony and Hope”, are September 16^th and 23^rd at the Church of the Foothills from 6:15pm to 6:45pm. Rehearsals will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Looking forward to seeing you there! www.goldcoastchorus.org

Sept.19: Ventura’s new Community Development Director, Peter Gilli, will be the featured speaker at the Thursday meeting of the East Ventura Community Council. Mr. Gilli will talk about plans for development in the near future and issues of concern. In addition, a representative of the Ventura Police Department who will report on crime and safety.

The council represents those who live east of Victoria Avenue. Books in good condition are always accepted on behalf of Ventura Friends of the Library. The meeting starts at 7p.m. at the Connect Church, 346 N. Kimball Road. The public is encouraged to attend and participate.

For more information, contact Marie Lakin, Chairperson, [email protected]

Sept. 19: The regular monthly meeting of Assistance League of Ventura County will be on Thursday, at the Chapter House, 913 East Santa Clara St. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. Men and women are welcome, and there is no age requirement. Assistance League is “Transforming Lives, Strengthening Community” through several philanthropic programs: The Bargain Box Thrift Shop helps fund these programs. Find more information on the Website: assistanceleagueventuracounty.org, like us on Facebook, Instagram, or email [email protected]. Telephone: 805-643-2458 Monday – Thursday, 8 – 2 p.m.

Sept. 19: Law firm Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP and the Ventura Chamber of Commerce will co-host The Mix, a sunset networking event of food, drinks, raffles and more, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 1050 S. Kimball Road, Ventura. The event is free to attend and open to all. Bring plenty of business cards. RSVP to http://bit.ly/FCOP_Ventura_Chamber_mixer.

Sept. 25: The College Area Community Council will meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Representatives from Ventura College and the police department will give brief updates and other issues of community interest will be discussed. The Council meets in the Wright Event Center at 57 Day Rd. Free parking is available adjacent to the Event Center. CACC represents citizens in Council District 3, neighborhoods between Dunning/Lemon Grove and Hill Road, north of Hwy. 126.  collegeareacouncil.com/map Call (805) 644-8695 for more information.

Sept. 29: Rancho Days at the Olivas Adobe, hosted by the Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreters, the docents of the Adobe. Lots to do including kids Outreach roping and gold panning, candle making, woodcarving, a cactus walk, informational tours. Featured entertainment includes Richard Senate Storytelling (Ghost Stories), Mariachi, Folkloric las Islas, California State Old Time Fiddler Association and the Frontier Gunfighters walking around maintaining order on the old Rancho Olivas. This is a donation requested event, $5 Family or $3 per Adult and $1 per Child. The Olivas Adobe is located at 4200 Olivas Park Dr. Sunday from 11- 3 p.m.

Oct. 13: The Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra, Dr. KuanFen Liu Artistic Director celebrates the opening of its 17th Season with American Landscapes, performing Ashley Broder’s Channel Islands Orchestral Suite, a world premiere and other compositions. 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1338 E. Santa Clara St. There will be a pre-concert presentation by William Hoyer, Biologist that begins 1 hour before the concert.

Donations of $20 are appreciated. Youth 18 and under are free. For more information call 805-246-7316 or visit website www.CHICOVC.org.

Ojai local Henry N. Mooney will visit the Ojai Library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, to present a special lecture titled “The Plasticene – Exploring the Hidden Social and Economic Costs of Plastics in the Modern Age.”

Our global usage of disposable plastics can no longer be considered sustainable. And, even though we’re all told to bring re-usable bags everywhere, or say no to straws at restaurants, our global consumption of plastics continues to rise on an annual basis, so clearly there is a piece of the puzzle missing in combatting plastics.

Join Henry Mooney to explore the hidden social and economic costs of our global dependence on disposability, the direct links of plastics to fossil fuel industries, and the pitfalls of a throw-away society.

Hear psychotherapist and Naropa University Faculty member Harmony Kwiker, MA, at the Ojai Library at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 13, as she reads from her vulnerable self-help memoir Reveal: Embody the True Self Beyond Trauma and Conditioning. During this event, Harmony will facilitate a unique relational meditation designed to empower you to find your authentic voice.

Lori Mohr will visit the Ojai Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, to deliver a talk entitled “Walls that Talk: Murals from the 1930s.” Ms. Mohr comes to Ojai via the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s Community Speakers Program.

What do public murals of the 1930s have in common with cave paintings dating back 40,000 years? One thing—they tell a story of their time.

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 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Join Rev. Karen S. Wylie at The Ojai Retreat on Sunday, September 15, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for her Mid-Month Devotional Retreat, which will explore “Utilizing Your Innate Power.”

“Each of us is a powerful being of light,” Rev. Karen says, “but most of us don’t know it; and hence, we don’t use the power that is ours to entirely shift our world for the better. Join us on Sunday as we explore our true nature and the gifts we’ve been given.”

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.

Lenny LaCroix, pianist, conductor, composer and arranger for television and live stage, will have his premiere concert debut with his wife Susan at the Ojai Underground Arts Exchange on Friday, Sept 27 at 7:30 pm. Lenny, a veteran musician of television and live stage for many years, has worked with a host of show business luminaries from Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand to Paula Abdul and John Denver and numerous others that include Lucille Ball, Sonny and Cher and the LA Dodgers. Tickets are $15. The Ojai Underground Arts Exchange is located at 1016 W Ojai Ave. Call (805) 340-7893 or email [email protected] to rsvp or for more information

Chamber On The Mountain presents the brilliant young pianist, Tomer Gewirtzman, in the opening concert of their Seventh Season on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 3:00 pm. The solo piano performance will take place at Logan House (at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts) in Upper Ojai. Audience members are invited to stay and meet the artist at a reception following the performance.

For more information, visit www.ChamberOnTheMountain.com.

Events by Ana Baker

Free Adult Grief & Bereavement Support Groups

Every Wednesday, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Free for anyone who has lost someone within the last 2 years.

Receive emotional and educational support.

Free Joint Replacement Classes

2nd Monday of the Month (September 9), held from 4– 5 p.m. Free informational class that teaches you what to expect pre and post-surgery.  Living with Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes Classes

1st Tuesday of the Month (September 3), from 1:00 – 2:30pm. Free informational class that teaches you how to manage your life with diabetes.

Held at Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 1996 Eastman Ave., Ste. 109. Call (805) 642-0239 for more information.

The Compassionate Friends of West Ventura County is a support group for those who have experienced the loss of a child. Parents, grandparents, and siblings (over age 14) are all welcome. The first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 at the Poinsettia Pavilion, Canada Larga room, 3451 Foothill Road. For more information, contact Laura Lindsay at (805) 836-9100.

Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club Monday nights 7:30 – 9:45 p.m. Poinsettia Pavilion. Ballroom, swing, Latin and line dancing. $10 members, $12 non-members. Free dance lessons 6:45 – 7:15p.m. Call Rick (805) 415-8842 for more information.

There will be a regular Ventura Discussion Group meeting at Main Street Restaurant 3159 Main St., Wednesday from 4 – 5:45 p.m. Several people usually stay for a drink and a bite to eat afterward. Bring an interesting topic to discuss if you can.

Ventura’s ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club offers games for all levels of play.  Learn the game, play with your peers, and earn master points while you are having fun.  There is a game every day of the week.  Check out their website at www.vcbridge.org

Country Western Line Dancing every Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. Instruction every night. Located at the Moose lodge, 10269 Telephone Road. More information at countrylovers.com.

Cross Town Hikers on Wednesday nights for a moderate-paced hike from the cross, a walk out to the end of the pier, and a stroll along the Promenade back to the Museum. Four miles with an 800’ elevation gain. Meet at 7 p.m. sharp at the fountain across the street from the Mission. Join Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/800215670039426/

The members of the Ventura Investment Group meet on Mondays for an informal discussion of recent economic events.  Topics cover current events that affect stocks, funds, real estate, and interest-bearing investments.  The meeting is from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Telephone Road and Main Street.  Visitors and potential members are welcomed.  There are no dues or requirements to participate, and all levels of experience are welcomed.

Musicians’ Sober Support Meetup @ FIND (A Friend in Deed) every Monday night 7 – 9 p.m. Bring acoustic instrument(s) for jamming after sharing support for sobriety.

Bell Arts-Studio 39-432 Ventura Ave. For further information [email protected].

The Ventura County Philatelic Society meet on the first and third Mondays each

month at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Rd.

Admission and parking are free. Contact: Bill Garner (805) 320-1601 or [email protected]

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDa) is a 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence in the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. Every Friday at 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5654 Ralston (enter through side door off parking lot). Information Deva 805-814-5650 or Maryann

The Ventura Rotary Club, Ventura Downtown Lions Club and the Salvation Army of Ventura have partnered to bring the community a free Eye Clinic. The goal and vision are to provide free eyeglasses for those in need. Patients are seen each Tuesday from 9 – 11 a.m., walk-ins only first come first served. The Eye Clinic is located inside the Salvation Army Hope Center. 155 S Oak St.

Ventura County Cribbage Association Grass Roots Local Club meets weekly. Located at Pizzaman Dan’s 444 E. Santa Clara on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. More information Kerry 805-643-7683

August 28: “The College Area Community Council will meet on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Representatives from Ventura College and the police department will give brief updates and other issues of community interest will be discussed. The Council meets in the Wright Event Center at 57 Day Rd. Free parking is available adjacent to the Event Center. CACC represents citizens in Council District 3, neighborhoods between Dunning/Lemon Grove and Hill Road, north of Hwy. 126.  Call (805) 644-8695 for more information.

August 31: The Ventura Tennis Club, in partnership with the Ventura Recreation and Community Services, are hosting a bi-annual Ventura Tennis Day on Saturday, from 10-4 p.m.

At the Camino Real Park Tennis courts. The day will include clinics for adults

And kids from 10-12 p.m. with the City staff pro. After a break for refreshments, raffle, games and announcements there will be organized doubles play in the afternoon. The Ventura Tennis Club is a non-profit community-based club bringing tennis enthusiasts of all ages and abilities together for social and competitive play. For more Information: http://www.venturatennisclub.com and look for us on Facebook.

August 31: The Ventura County Dart Association (VCDA), who runs a very active dart league throughout the county, is having a Dart Clinic/Social to give instruction to anybody interested in learning how to play darts or improving on their technique. The event starts at 2pm and will be held at The Bench Warmer 1855 E. Main St. There will be league member on hand to teach games, give instruction, and talk about ways of entering the league and league events. Any dart shooter, or perspective dart shooter, is encouraged to attend. 21 and over only for this event. There will be a raffle for dart supplies, with proceeds to benefit the Association, and a ‘just for fun’ tournament after the event. For more information vcda.org or Facebook #805Darts.
There is also a regular Thursday night league that just started the Fall season.

Ventura Audubon Society September Events

Sept: 8, 8:30 a.m. Emma Wood State Beach Leader: Adele Fergusson 805 415-4304

We will meet at the entrance to Emma Wood State Beach birding that area and then across the sand dunes to the Ventura River Estuary. The estuary is always an exciting place to bird, and target birds will include Snowy, Black-bellied and Semipalmated Plovers, Willet, Whimbrel, Black Turnstone, Red-necked Phalarope and Forster’s Tern.

Sept: 10, 7:30 p.m. VAS Monthly Program: VenturaWaterPure – a Ventura City project in potable water reuse including the potential impact on the Water Treatment Plant Wildlife Ponds. Lauren Bueling will be presenting at the Poinsettia Pavilion – 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura (Free to the Public)

Sept: 21, 8:30 a.m. Santa Clara River Estuary/Surfers Knoll. Leader: Cody Swanson 805-304-2505

We’ll begin at Surfers Knoll and walk the coastline to the estuary. Target Birds include Western Snowy Plovers, Ruddy and Black Turnstones and hopefully Surfbirds which are always an exciting treat.

Sept: 28, 8:30 a.m. Carpinteria Salt Marsh Leader: Rocky Ludes 805-208-9648

The Salt Marsh Reserve is an excellent birding location due to the estuary, wetlands, and upland habitats. Special birds of concern can be found here including Belding’s Savannah Sparrow, and the White-tailed Kite. Several species of heron are often seen together.

Sept. 1: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc.

Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd.

Music on stage. Jamming Room Open. Free Admission. Free parking

Open to Public. For more information call 805-517-1131 or visit Facebook: OTCBGMA

Sept 1:  The 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will be open for docent-led tours from 1 – 4 p.m.  Admission is free.  The museum is located at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood streets 197 N. Ashwood. For information please call (805) 642-3345 or visit the website at www.dudleyhouse.org.

Sept. 3: Mended Hearts of Ventura will meet at 11:45 a.m. at The Courtyard by Marriott Hotels, 600 E Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. The speaker will be Alan Laird, MD about Stem Cell therapy. For Details, call 805-218-8810

Sept. 3: The Ventura Retired Men’s Group meets at noon on the first and third Tuesdays each month in the Santa Paula room of the Poinsettia Pavilion, for lunch, activities, and a program speaker on a topic of interest. Drop in by 11:30 a.m., and they will buy you lunch. Bob Likins at 805-587-1233

Sept. 4: BCNN is a women’s social club open to ladies who reside in Ventura, Oxnard and Pt Hueneme. We have 40 activities to share common interests.  Learn more at http://www.bcnnwomensclub.org/. Our monthly Coffee-Speaker meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month Knights of Columbus Hall, 36 Figueroa St. Guests are welcome a couple times before becoming a member; dues are $30/year.  Speaker JoAnna LaForce, pharmacist and health naturalist, will cover “Everything You Want to Know about Cannabis but Don’t Know Who to talk to.”

Sept. 7: On the “First Saturday” of each month the Sespe Flyfishers of Ventura conduct an introductory class on Fly Fishing and Casting the Fly Rod. There is no charge, and all are welcome. Whether you an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice we want to help you learn and enjoy this great sport. If you don’t have a fly rod, don’t worry, just come and use one of ours. Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, 9-11a.m., in East Ventura Bob Smith (805) 647-3522 www.sespeflyfishers.org

Sept. 8: Ventura First United Methodist Church and College United Methodist Church are pleased to welcome the Reverends Matt and Erin McPhee as co-pastors appointed to serve both churches.

One opportunity to meet the new pastors is on Sunday, from 9- 12p.m. at Ventura First UMC’s Fall Kick-Off. The festivities will begin with worship services at 9 a.m. Activities for children will begin during Sunday School at 9:30 am, and will continue at 10:30 a.m. At 11 a.m., hamburgers, hot dogs, dessert, table service, and beverages will be provided; if possible, attendees are encouraged to bring a side to share. 1338 E Santa Clara Street with worship on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. 4300 Telegraph Rd., with worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. For more information 805-643-8621 or [email protected].

Sept. 10: Out in the County! A Ventura Sierra Club Educational Series

5:30 p.m. at EP Foster Library Topping Room, 651 E. Main St.

The Beauty and Benefits of the Santa Clara River. Featuring Jim Danza, AICP

Chair, Friends of the Santa Clara River Oxnard College Assistant Professor of Geography and Environmental Science. Subject is,” Will you ever be able to hike and bike along the Santa Clara River?”

Sept. 14: Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide can be prevented. Volunteers from all over Ventura County CA are joining the quarter of a million people who are walking in towns across the United States to draw attention to the fight for suicide prevention. The annual Ventura County Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the Los Angeles/Central Coast Chapter will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, at Constitution Park in Camarillo. This walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s education and support programs and its bold goal to reduce the annual U.S. rate of suicide 20 percent by the year 2025.

Sept. 21: For Bookkeepers and Business Owners. The Bookkeepers Association of Ventura County will present a seminar from 9-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, at the Ventura Adult Education Center, 5200 Valentine Road. The seminar “From Employment to Retirement” will feature Kathleen Fellows of Light Gabler Law Firm; Michael Colitti, Human Resource Specialist and Michael Mansfield, Certified Financial Planner at The Lynd Group. Cost $70 for members; $85 for non-members (additional $10 at the door). A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Visit http://www.bavc-online.org, to sign up or call Donna Gordon at 805-218-1425 for more information.

Author Kenneth R. Strange Jr. will visit the Ojai Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2019, to present a talk centered around his book, It’s Your Camino: One Couple’s 500-mile Pilgrimage Across Spain. This talk will include a slide presentation, readings from the book, and a Q&A session.

Ken is also a private investigator and works as an overseas consultant for NGOs and non-profit organizations. He and his wife, Aurora, have climbed the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney, and Ken has also summited the fourth-highest peak in Mexico, Nevado de Toluca.

Psychology Lecturer Dr. Francisco Magdaleno will visit the Ojai Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019, to deliver a presentation titled “The Importance of Health & Wellness During Pregnancy.”

Time in our mother’s womb plays a crucial role in our development, and many things are shaped before we are even born. In this talk, Dr. Magdaleno will describe egg development in birds and what the study of bird eggs can teach us about human development.

The Ojai Library’s Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is changing its weekly meeting time to Sundays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., with the new schedule beginning on Sunday, September 8, 2019. The group will continue its current Monday evening schedule through the end of August.

The Ojai Library Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults interested in knitting, crochet, and other fiber crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project with them. The group practices knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, and more.

The Ojai Library is located at 111 East Ojai Avenue in Ojai, CA. Hours of service are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

On Saturday, September 7th, 2019, the community is invited to an evening with Dennis Quaid and The Sharks to raise funds for Make-A-Wish® Tri-Counties. Rock the Wish will take place at the beautiful Topa Mountain Winery at 821 W. Ojai Avenue and begins at 5pm. The event opens with local group Girls with Guitars featuring Cindy Kalmenson, Patricia Avis and Natalie Gelman followed by headliner, Dennis Quaid and The Sharks at 6:30pm. There will be an outdoor screening of The Rookie at 8pm. This event is 21 and over will include local food trucks and wine by the glass specials.

Tickets range from $40 – $60 with all ticket proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish® Tri-Counties and can be found at https://rockthewishojai.eventbrite.com.

For more information regarding Make-A-Wish® Tri-Counties, please contact Pattie Mullins at 805-676- 9474.

The Ojai Art Center Literary Branch announces its “80 Words for 80 Years Short Story Contest” to celebrate the Art Center’s 80th Anniversary.  Submissions are accepted August 15 – September 15. All ages are encouraged to participate as there are two age categories, 17 and younger and 18 and older.

A panel of judges will select the winners in each category. Winners will be announced at an Art Center reception on October 14 at 7 p.m. First, second, and third place winners in each category will receive a cash prize and will be asked to read their entries at the reception. Seven honorable mention writers will be chosen in each category, who will also have the honor of sharing their stories at the reception.

The Literary Branch seeks submissions with the following guidelines: Each story must contain exactly 80 words—no more, no less. The submission fee is $10 per entry. All entries must in either .doc or .docx format and entries must be made through the website at https://bit.ly/2Y5qc38.

Author Gabrielle Glancy will visit the Ojai Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2019, to present a special talk, “Navigating the College Process, the Honest and Worry-Free Way.” Glancy will speak on navigating what has become a very complicated college admissions process and getting you into the school of your dreams.

She is the Founder and Director of New Vision Learning, Series Editor of Best College Essays, an avid blogger, and the author of a forthcoming book on this subject. To learn more about how to write that all-important college essay or how to navigate the process, visit Glancy’s blog at www.newvisionlearning.org and join the conversation.

This event is 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 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Ojai Raptor Center, (ORC) a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of birds of prey and other wildlife, and to educating communities about wildlife and our shared environment. ORC receives no federal funding and runs entirely on donation.

For the entire month of September, the Ojai Raptor Center will be holding an art show at the Ojai Arts Center. Proceeds from all art sales will go towards supporting the ongoing work of ORC. There will be an opening reception held on Saturday, September 7th from 2-4PM where cocktails will be served and some of ORC’s unreleasable ambassador Raptors will be present to greet guests.

Please Visit www.ojairaptorcenter.org for more info or email [email protected].

Cool down in mid-August with Carl Volpe in his presentation, “Shooting in the Cold and Snow,” hosted by the Ojai Photography Community on Tuesday, August 20, at 7 p.m. in Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111 W. Santa Ana St. The OPC invites the public to this free event.

Volpe is a travel photographer who has logged trips to over 35 countries. During the fall and winter of 2018/ 2019, he was shooting in Yellowstone, Alaska and Antarctica, so his experience with cold weather photography is very recent.

For more information and images, go to http://www.carlvolpephoto.com/

The Ojai Photography Community, which is devoted to inspiration, camaraderie and education, meets on the third Tuesday of each month, February – November. Monthly free presentations are part of the group’s community service and education outreach. http://www.ojaiphotographycommunity.com/index.html

School may be back in session for children, but adults also can expand their literary smarts. Holly Woolson and Peggie Williamson will host a new book club at Poppies Art and Gifts beginning Sept. 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

September’s book selection is “The Moon and Sixpence.” W Somerset Maugham’s novel is loosely based on the life of the painter Paul Gauguin.

All adults are welcome to the free event.  Simply read the book and bring a chair.  Light refreshments will be served.
323 E. Matilija StFor more information, call the store at 805-798-0033.

Join Rev. Karen S. Wylie at The Ojai Retreat on Sunday, August 18, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for her Mid-Month Devotional Retreat, which will explore “Freedom Through Forgiveness.”

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.