Events by Ana Baker

Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club Monday nights 7:30-9:45pm. Poinsettia Pavilion 3451 Foothill. Ballroom, swing, Latin and line dancing. $10 members, $12 non-members. Dance lessons 6:45-7:15- $5 for couple $3 for single. Call Rick 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   Life is Better with Bridge.

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.

Ventura County Philatelic Society meets the first and third Mondays each month. Do you collect stamps?. 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Rd. Admission and parking free. Contact Bill Garner 320-1601

Mended Hearts of Ventura meet the first Tuesday each month at the Community Memorial Hospital – 8th floor. We have excellent speakers – leading Cardiologists, Nutritionists, Dietitians, etc. from our area. Come share with us if you have had heart surgery or stent implant. Contact Bill Garner 320-1601

DBSA Ventura County support group for depression and bipolar disorder meets Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. A free weekly peer-led support group meeting at the Encounter Bible Fellowship Church campus, upstairs, Room 426/428, 6950 Ralston St. 633-0736 for recorded information or visit www.DBSAlliance.org.

Assistance League of Ventura County creating “A Brighter Tomorrow for Today’s Children” holds its monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month at the Chapter House, 913 East Santa Clara St. Doors open at 9:30 A.M., meeting begins at 10:00, with guests and new members welcome.

Find more information assistanceleagueventuracounty.org or email [email protected].

Telephone Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 643-2458

Nancy R. Brandt Auxiliary of Ventura County Assistance League® is composed of working adults who give back to the community by volunteering service and fundraising activities to its philanthropic programs. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 at the Chapter House, 913 East Santa Clara St. For more information call Carol Hughes 509-2150.

Sept. 27: The College Area Community Council will meet on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Guest speaker, Barbara Brown, will provide an update on the Ventura Botanical Garden. An officer from the VPD will be there. Wright Event Center at 57 Day Rd. on the Ventura College campus. Free parking is available adjacent to the Event Center. CACC represents between Mills and Victoria bordered by Foothill and Hwy. 126. Call 644-8695 for more information.

Oct. 1: The 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will be open for docent-led tours from 1 – 4 p.m. As a special treat, local celebrity author and ghost hunter Richard Senate will be on hand to lead tours and sign books. Admission is free. Corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood. For information 642-3345 or visit www.dudleyhouse.org.

Oct.1: “Old Country Grass Band” will be playing at the Poinsettia Pavilion 3451 Foothill Blvd. Sunday From 2-4 p.m.

Oct.1: Ventura CROP Walk to support hunger-fighting agencies 5km and 10km walks.

Walk begins Sunday at 2 p.m. Check-in from 1-1:45 p.m. 1338 E. Santa Clara. Contact 658-7446 or [email protected]. For more details: https://www.facebook.com/VenturaCROPWalk

Oct.3: The Retired Men’s Group of Ventura meet Tuesdays on October 3rd and 17th at the Elks lodge for lunch. They’ll be served a healthy Elks meal with friends old and new, hear an interesting topical program and take part in various activities. Call Steve Carroll at 642-1359 for more information.

Oct. 4: The Ventura County Garden Club will meet on Wednesday at 12p.m. at the Olivas Adobe Historical Park, 4200 Olivas Park Dr. A walking tour of the Rose Garden and House. $5 per person fee for the guided tour. Participants will have a “scatter” lunch at restaurants in Ventura Harbor Village following the tour. Members and guests are welcome. For more information contact Jacqualine at [email protected].

Oct.7-8: Free community weekend vocal singing workshop. The WAV, Studio 218, 175 S. Ventura Avenue, Saturday and Sunday, from 3- 5 p.m. Beginners are inspired to learn artistic vocal techniques. Sound system and microphones provided. Professional Instructor teaches vocal structure and the elements to create, collaborate, and build community “For the Fun of It”. Everyone welcome. Bring a musical instrument if you play. Workshop is free but donations are welcomed to help our needy kid artists. Registration at WAVart.org

Oct.6-7: Rummage Sale at First Methodist Church 1338 E. Santa Clara St. on Friday from 9-3 p.m. and Saturday 7th 9-12 p.m.

Oct. 7: On Saturday, from 10- 3 p.m. Ventura Friends of the Library will hold a Book Sale at the Vons at 6040 Telegraph Road. Quality used books at bargain prices. All genres, including special interest, classics and vintage, fiction, including current hardcover and paperbacks; non-fiction,dvds, books on cd and tape more.

Oct. 7: Thousands of free stamps will be combined with information about stamp collecting, games, the chance to make bookmarks with stamps and contests at the 27th annual Youth Stamp Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dudley House Museum, 197 N. Ashwood Ave. Admission is free.

The event, which is aimed at helping young stamp collectors learn more and introducing others to the hobby, is sponsored by the Ventura County Philatelic Society and the Anacapa Middle School Stamp Club. Five stations will give attendees basic information about how to collect and treat stamps.

Visitors will also get a “swag bag” that includes a color catalog of U.S. stamps, several handouts and a CD or DVD with a complete U.S. album from 1847 on, many topical pages and albums, games and more.

Oct.11: The Ventura County Camera Club will hold a meeting on Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion. An instructional workshop on the techniques of image followed by the showing of member images. A professional photographer will critique member’s prints and digital images. Only members may submit images for critique. See the club’s web site for more information or call 908-5663. WWW.VenturaCountyCameraClub.com

Oct.12: The Ventura County Professional Women’s Network (VCPWN), is hosting their monthly dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Wedgewood Banquet Center 5880 Olivas Park Dr. Register for dinner online at www.vcpwn.org. The speaker, Carol Leish is a unique motivational speaker, writer, and trainer, with over fifteen years of experience teaching and working with social service agencies. Her program will offer insight into the physically, mentally, and, learning challenged world. Carol enlightens people by focusing on the strengths that people with challenges have and demonstrates that there is always a way to get around situations with accommodations. For more information www.vcpwn.org.

Oct. 14: If you want to know the basics of Web Email, come to the Ventura Beginning PC Users Group on Saturday, at 9:15 a.m. at Cypress Place, 1220 Cypress Point Lane. At 11 a.m. Jim Knapp will also present Beginning Genealogy.  Everyone is invited. Call 647-6410 for further information.

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 providing educational programs to teach communities about wildlife and our shared environment.

On Sunday October 29 ORC will open its doors to the public for their annual Fall Open House; a rare opportunity to meet the non-releasable “ambassador” raptors, and tour the Center that is otherwise closed to the public year-round due to the sensitive nature of wildlife in rehabilitation.

Guests will have the opportunity to meet a variety of hawks, falcons, and owls up close. There will be back-to-back stage presentations and a number of fun activities for children A silent auction will be held along with a chance to win a release of a rehabilitated raptor with ORC staff. There will be a five dollar suggested donation per person with children under ten admitted for free. This is a dog-free event. Handicapped parking will be available. Additional parking will be located 1 mile from the Center with a shuttle running every 10 minutes, follow signage. Visit www.ojairaptorcenter.org for more information.

At 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, the Ojai Library will host a screening of the documentary film Divided We Fall. After the screening there will be a discussion facilitated by members of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF).

Divided We Fall is the first film about the 2011 Wisconsin Uprising to present a critical perspective on the movement that inspired workers around the world. This event is free and open to the public. The Ojai Library is located at 111 East Ojai Ave. 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 for a half-day retreat at Meditation Mount on Saturday, September 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., when the morning will be devoted to touching down into inner peace.

Rev. Karen says. “We are here to discover the true nature of our being—which is eternal love that nothing can damage or destroy.”

The morning will include quiet contemplation, wisdom talks, sacred music, and peaceful walks on the beautiful grounds. Randee Vasilakos, registered Science of Mind Practitioner, will be available to assist with prayers.

The retreat is by donation; $10 is suggested. Meditation Mount is located at 10340 Reeves Road. For more information, contact Rev. Karen at 310-968-8928, or register online at www.karenswylie.com.

Chamber On The Mountain will debut its 2017-18 season on Sunday, September 24, with an exciting concert combining the artistry of flutist Jill Felber, pianist Dianne Frazer, and COTM’s own Heidi Lehwalder, on harp. The concert begins at 3:00 at Logan House, adjacent to the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd. Reservations are $25 and a “Meet the Artists” reception follows the performance. For tickets and more information visit http://chamberonthemountain.com/reservations.html.

Villanova Preparatory School  is hosting its 6th Annual Ojai Valley College Fair on Monday, September 18, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Villanova Preparatory School invites all local high school students and their parents to attend. At the conclusion of the College Fair, breakout sessions will take place from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Events by Ana Baker

Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club meets every Monday from 7:30 – 9:45 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill. Ballroom, swing, Latin, mixers and line dancing. Members $10, non-members $12. Call Rick at 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   Life is Better with Bridge.

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.

Ventura County Philatelic Society meets the first and third Mondays each month. Do you collect stamps? Come spend the evening with us. We are a fun group. 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Rd. Admission and parking free. Contact Bill Garner 320-1601

Mended Hearts of Ventura meet the first Tuesday each month at the Community Memorial Hospital – 8th floor. We have excellent speakers – leading Cardiologists, Nutritionists, Dietitians, etc. from our area. Come share with us if you have had heart surgery or stent implant. Contact: Bill Garner 320-1601

Assistance League of Ventura County creating “A Brighter Tomorrow for Today’s Children” will hold its regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at the Chapter House, 913 East Santa Clara St. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. meeting begins at 10 a.m., guests and new members welcome.

Find more information at assistanceleagueventuracounty.org or Email [email protected].

Telephone: Monday thru Friday 8 – 2 p.m. 643-2458

DBSA Ventura County support group for depression and bipolar disorder meets Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. A free weekly peer-led support group meeting at the Encounter Bible Fellowship Church campus, upstairs, Room 426/428, 6950 Ralston St. 633-0736 for recorded information or visit www.DBSAlliance.org.

Sept. 13: The Ventura County Camera Club will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion. The first part of the meeting will be an instructional workshop on the techniques of image processing such as using Photoshop or the aesthetics of composition. Followed by the showing of member images. For more information about the club 908-5663 or WWW.VenturaCountyCameraClub.com

Sept. 17: 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 11 a.m. This month’s program will be presented by chapter members on their ‘Secret’ Tech Tips. $3 admission charge. Lunch is available for $5 more. More information can be found at www.nawcc-ch190.com.

Sept. 18: CA Zeta Chi parliamentarians will meet at 7 p.m. and will feature a lesson by Sally LaMacchia entitled “Motions That Bring a Question Again before the Assembly.” Main Street Restaurant and Steakhouse, 3159 E. Main St. Those wishing to eat should arrive at 6 p.m. Non-members are welcome. For information, contact Sharon Hillbrant 479-6738, or zetachi.webstarts.com.

Sept. 19: The Ventura Retired Men’s Group will be having their meeting at the Elks lodge in Ventura. Enjoy a healthy lunch ($15), a speaker from the Port of Hueneme, raffles, and a couple of pleasant social hours. Call Steve at 642-1359 for details.

Sept. 21: East Ventura Community Council will have a representative of the Ventura Police Department update the Council on crime and safety in the area. The Council represents those who live east of Victoria Avenue. Books in good condition are always accepted by San Buenaventura Friends of the Library. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 346 N. Kimball Road.

Sept. 21,29,30: Chabad Services for both days Rosh Hashanah will be held at the Wyndham Garden Pierpont Inn, 550 Sanjon Rd in the Camulos Room. The program is directed in English with Hebrew / English texts. Suggested donations for High Holiday seat reservations are at www.ChabadVentura.com. No one will be turned away. September 21 there will be a community Tashlich ceremony & Shofar blowing at 6 p.m. at Ventura beach, directly across from the hotel.

For more information www.ChabadVentura.com or 895.658.7441.

Sept. 23: Faith Calvary Chapel presents a free Christian music event featuring Paula Kee, David Glass, Michael Patrick Blues and Joe Tourist. 6 p.m. at 405 Jordan Ave. Refreshments will be available.

Sept. 23: The 3rd annual Lucky Duck Race and Plucktacular event benefitting Special Olympics Ventura County will take place at the Lazy River at the Lake Casitas Water Adventure at 10 a.m. to noon. Nearly 3,000 numbered rubber ducks adopted by the public will be tossed into the Lazy River. To adopt a duck and for more information contact Peggi Preston, SOVC Regional Director Ventura County Chapter at 650-7717 Email [email protected]. Tickets are available at www.socc.org/ventura.

Sept. 28: Portuguese Fraternal Society of America. The local chapter of PFSA (Council #128) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday. This meeting is open to any person of Portuguese descent, or interested in the Portuguese culture. Located at Main Street Restaurant and Steakhouse, 3159 East Main St. 11:30 a.m. for a 12 p.m., no host luncheon / meeting. For more information and reservation, please call Cora Corella at 483-4168.

The Ojai Art Center will present a new exhibit, “Ojai Portraits,” by Ojai artist Sandy Treadwell, from Sept. 2 through Sept. 27 in the Main Gallery. An opening reception will be on Saturday, Sept. 2, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The reception and exhibit are both free.

The solo exhibit will showcase Treadwell’s portraits featuring a spectrum of local residents, including many familiar faces as well as children and pets.

Enjoy his web link: http://www.sandytreadwellportraits.com

The Ojai Art Center is located at 113 S. Montgomery St. For further information call 646-0117.

On Friday, September 15, 7 to 9 p.m., join the Ojai Valley Green Coalition for a SKYGLOW Project screening and book signing. SKYGLOW explores the history and mythology of celestial observation, the proliferation of electrical outdoor lighting that spurred the rise of the phenomena known as “skyglow” and the Dark Sky Movement that’s fighting to reclaim the night skies.

Held at the Thacher School Milligan Center for the Performing Arts, at 5025 Thacher Rd., suggested donation is $10 (students are free). Information on the SkyGlow event can be found at ojaivalleygreencoalition.org. To learn more about the SkyGlow project go to skyglowproject.com.

CI Professor of Psychology Dr. Christy Teranishi Martinez will visit the Ojai Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, to deliver a presentation titled “There’s No Time Like Now: Cultivating Mindfulness to Enhance Overall Well-Being.”

The Ojai Storytelling Festival will take place Sept. 7-10 at Libbey Bowl and the Ojai Art Center. The event presents storytellers from around the world in a celebration of the spoken word.

A complete schedule is available online at www.ojaistoryfest.org.

The festival also will present musical concerts with Samite of Uganda and Alan Thornhill. Tickets for individual performances are available at the website: www.ojaistoryfest.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the Libby Bowl box office during the festival. For more information [email protected].

Villanova Preparatory School is honored to host fire crews from Ventura County and City Fire Departments to join in the morning memorial prayer service sponsored by the Brock and Morehart families of Ojai on September 7.

Cameron Brock ‘18 has continued the 9-11 flag memorial that his sister, Madeline Brock ’15, initiated with the help of students and family. The public is welcome to drive by and appreciate the memorial put up by the students and athletic team members as part of the Campus Ministry service programs.

Acclaimed Zydeco blues band Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas will headline the 24th Ojai Bowlful of Blues in Ojai’s Libbey Bowl on Saturday, September 16. Ojai’s hometown American roots music festival, founded in 1983, will take place from 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. with gates opening at 3:00 p.m.

Also featured at the locally produced, nonprofit benefit concert are Morganfield Burnett & Da Blues, Raw Silk, the Gypsy Blues Band with special guest Bill Flores, Cody LePow, and guest emcee, comedian Denise Carter.

General admission tickets for festival seating are $40 in advance and $45 at the gate and can be purchased online at bowlfulofblues.org. A limited number of $100 VIP tickets are also available. Children 6 and under are free and youth prices (ages 7-15) are $20 at the gate only.

For more information, see event website, bowlfofblues.org, email [email protected] or 836-4665.

Events by Ana Baker

Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club meets every Monday from 7:30 – 9:45 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion. Ballroom, swing, Latin, mixers and line dancing. Members $10, non-members $12. Call Rick 415-8842 for more information.

DBSA Ventura, the local chapter of the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) confidential, peer-led, self-help support groups. Tuesday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Bible Fellowship Church at 6950 Ralston St. Email [email protected], visit facebook.com/DBSA.Ventura or call 253-3289 for more information. 1-3p.m. at the New Visions Center on the first and third Saturdays of the month. At 1065 E. Main. Email [email protected], visit facebook.com/DBSA.Ventura or 746-3106 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   Life is Better with Bridge.

The Ventura Retired Men’s Group welcomes interested men to their semi-monthly Tuesday lunch ($15) meetings at the Ventura Elks lodge. This regular congenial social event is a welcome atmosphere to talk and joke, hear a speaker on a variety of relevant topics. Steve at 642-1359

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

Ventura County Philatelic Society meets the first and third Mondays each month. Do you collect stamps? Come spend the evening with us. 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Rd. Admission and parking free. Contact Bill Garner 320-1601

Mended Hearts of Ventura meet the first Tuesday each month at the Community Memorial Hospital – 8th floor. Excellent speakers – leading Cardiologists, Nutritionists, Dietitians, etc. Come share with us if you have had heart surgery or stent implant. Bill Garner 320-1601

Assistance League of Ventura County creating “A Brighter Tomorrow for Today’s Children” will hold its regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at the Chapter House, 913 East Santa Clara St. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., meeting begins at 10 a.m., guests and new members welcome.

Find more information assistanceleagueventuracounty.org or email [email protected].

Telephone Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 643-2458

Support group for depression and bipolar disorder 6:30-8 p.m. DBSA Ventura County is a free weekly peer-led support group meeting on the Encounter Bible Fellowship Church campus, upstairs, 6950 Ralston St. 633-0736 for recorded information or visit www.DBSAlliance.org.

Sept.2: The Ventura Tennis Club, in partnership with the Ventura Recreation and Community Services, is hosting a Ventura Tennis Day on Saturday, from 10- 3 p.m. at the Camino Real Tennis Park. Events will include clinics for adults and kids from 10 – 11:30 a.m. along with racquet demos. After the clinics, food and refreshments for club members and their guests. Information: http://www.venturatennisclub.com

Sept. 3: Poinsettia Pavilion 3451 Foothill Blvd, Sunday from 2- 4 p.m., “Old Country Grass Band”.

Sept.3: Citizens for Peaceful Resolutions monthly meeting Sunday 3 – 5 p.m. Ron Whitehurst will discuss the Ventura Food Co-op which is seeking 1250 members in order to open a grocery store. The co-op’s focus would be on good food for the value with the farmer, and employees getting a fair price or wage, stimulating the local economy and promoting resiliency vs cheap food. E.P. Foster Library, Topping Room. More information: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=ventura%20food%20co-op

Sept. 6: The Beach Cities Neighbors and Newcomers Club, (BCNN ) is a group of active women of all ages who enjoy activities such as hiking, bridge, dining, wine outings, etc. Held at the Knights of Columbus from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Enter the parking lot from Santa Clara Street. No charge for meeting and no reservations are required. Fashion Show with clothes provided by Chicos.

Sept.8: The General George S. Patton, Jr. Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution September luncheon meeting will feature annual awards program to honor members of the chapter, with a special award of the SAR War Service medal to Col. Martin Spann. At 11:30 a.m., Garden Room, Marie Callender’s Restaurant, 1295 S. Victoria Ave. All SAR & DAR Compatriots, friends and visitors are welcome to join. Lunch is $20 per person. For additional information or for assistance in determining your possible Revolutionary War genealogical roots, call Bill Bays 650-3036 or Robert Taylor 216-7992. For information regarding SAR membership http://pattonpatriots.org

Sept. 9: The workshop for the Beginners PC Users Group will be on Manipulating Images at 9:15 a.m. and the 11 a.m. main program on DNA for Genealogy by Teri Reynolds. In the third floor lounge of Cypress Place Independent Living, 1220 Cypress Point. All beginning and intermediate computer users are welcome to attend. Call 648-1368 for future information.

Sept. 9&10: Free Community Weekend Theatrical Acting Workshops.The WAV, 175 S. Ventura Ave.

Saturday & Sunday 7pm- 9pm.

Be inspired to learn artistic spontaneous acting in our Theater Gallery. Instructor Kytriena Payseno teaches theatrical structure and acting elements to create, collaborate, and build community “For The Fun Of It”. Props and scripts provided in a relaxing atmosphere. This amazing presentation is for kids and family. Everyone welcome, donations are welcomed to help our needy kid artists . WAVart.org

Sept. 13: Come discover how exercise can help you keep living, laughing and moving with the Ventura Parkinson’s Disease Support Group on Wednesday from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Lexington Assisted. For more details see article in Senior Section of this issue or call Patty at 766-6070.

Sept. 14: The Ventura County Professional Women’s Network (VCPWN), is hosting their monthly dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Wedgewood Banquet Center 5880 Olivas Park Dr. A wonderful way to network with local business owners, artisans & crafters, and the members of VCPWN. Register for dinner online at www.vcpwn.org. Kimya Waddell, will be sharing with us the Power of Affirmations.

For more information www.vcpwn.org.

Sept. 16: Laubach Literacy of Ventura County is offering a free workshop to help volunteers learn to become English as Second Language (ESL) tutors of adults. The workshop will be held at Barrister Executive Suites in Ventura Saturday from 9 – 4 p.m. lunch will be provide. Directions will be given upon registration. Various methods and materials for teaching English to adults will be demonstrated and taught during the workshop.

For more information call 385-9584 or www.laubachventura.org.

Sept. 23: The Bookkeepers Association of Ventura County will present a seminar from 9 – 3 p.m. on Saturday, at the Ventura Adult Education Center, 5200 Valentine Road. This seminar will consist of Preparing Quick books for Taxes, Quick books Online Set Up, and Transactions and Bank Fees. The seminar costs $65 for members, $85 for non-members, $95 for the seminar and a 6-month membership, or $95 at the door, space permitting. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Visit http://www.bavc-online.org or call Donna Gordon at 218-1425 for more information.

Sept. 30: Channel Islands Carvers CCG Chapter 15 “One Great Day of Carving”. Wood Carving Show at the Ventura Masonic Lodge 482 E. Santa Clara St. from 10 – 4 p.m. Free admission. Family friendly event

Mary 758-3156 or Mike (818)314-4134

Oct.14: CSU Channel Islands Foundation and Rabobank presents the President’s Dinner & Concert featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. For their annual fundraising event that promotes the importance of higher education and raises funds to create opportunities for CSU Channel Islands’ students. Saturday, at the Libbey Bowl, Ojai. Tickets: VIP- $250, General Reserved- $40. Purchase tickets at GO.CSUCI.EDU/PC17