Events by Ana Baker

Would you like to meet new friends? Whatever the reason, Ventura’s Conversation Group is the right place for you. This eclectic group meets Wednesdays from 4p.m. to 5:45p.m. Located at the Yolanda’s Mexican Restaurant at 2753 Main St. Several people usually stay for a drink and a bite to eat afterward. Be sure to bring an interesting topic to discuss.

Free admission stage show, 2p.m. to 4p.m. First Sunday of every month.  Old Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc. Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. For more Information call 517-1131.

Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club meets every Monday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45p.m. Located at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill. Ballroom, swing, Latin, mixers and line dancing. Members $9, non-members $11. Call 407-9971 for more information.

DBSA Ventura, the local chapter of the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) hosts two regular, confidential, peer-led, self-help support groups in the County. The evening meeting takes place every Tuesday from 6:30p.m. to 8p.m. at Bible Fellowship Church located at 6950 Ralston Street in Room 301 of Building 300. Email [email protected], visit facebook.com/DBSA.Ventura or call 253-3289 for more information.

The daytime meeting is held from 1p.m. to 3p.m. at the New Visions Center in Ventura on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Turning Point Foundation’s New Vision Center is located at 1065 E. Main Street. Email [email protected], visit facebook.com/DBSA.Ventura or call 746-3106 for more information.

Nov. 27: Treacy Villa Residential Care Facility is accepting new, unwrapped Toys for Tots this holiday season from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at 3842 Loma Vista Road. Please bring them to the front reception desk. Nov. 27, thru Dec. 16. For more information, call 644.1292.

Nov.27: Wandering Ghosts a Talk and Tour 7p.m. to 9 p.m. Featuring  Richard Senate, author, and ghost expert. $5 .  The Bank of Books in Downtown Ventura.

Many ghosts haunt homes and buildings. Ventura has many of them in her downtown. But, some ghosts wander the streets and parks. These wandering ghosts are the subject of this discussion.   An interesting look at the supernatural side of Ventura as the holidays approach.

Mr. Senate will be signing his books Nov.27, 28, & 29; December 4,5,6,11,12, & 13.

Nov.28: Come celebrate the spirit of holidays past at the historic Dudley House. The 22nd year of this annual fundraiser for the museum features quality crafts, home décor, antiques and collectibles and a tearoom with refreshments, silent auction and bargain items. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a flea market added on Sundays. On Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., well-known local history expert and tour guide, Glenda Jackson, will talk about and sign her Ventura pictorial history books. The Dudley House is located on the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood, admission is free. Call 642-3345 for information.

Nov. 28:  Audubon New Trip – Ocean Beach County Park, Lompoc 9:30 a.m.   Alexis Frangis 217-4833.  Join a day trip to a beautiful coastal location in northern Santa Barbara County. Ocean Beach, reminiscent of Bolsa Chica, sits in pristine isolation just steps from some of our most engaging and beautiful shoreline. Snowy Plovers nest on the beaches. Bring food, water and a lunch.

Dec. 2, 10:  Spice-Topia will be hosting cooking classes by Chef Amy Tyrrell of Morsels as You Wish. Each class fee is $35 and includes a complete recipe book and sampling of all dishes on that evening’s menu. Dec 2: Holiday Cookies and Bars features toasted almond and cranberry cookies plus lots of other good stuff. Dec 10: Morning After Brunches features Korean Chicken and Waffles plus lots of other good stuff. 6:30pm to 8:30pm, 576 E. Main St. 628.3267 spice-topia.com

Dec.3, 4, 5: “Clara Cries Nuts”: Aloft Dance Theater brings back this local holiday favorite with its humorous and inspiring message about the holidays. Nocturnal Episode #8 features lead character Clara, former American Ballet Theater ballerina, Colleen O’Callighan, as she twists her way through a post-holiday, stress induced, dream state. Written and directed by Pamela Pilkenton with Associate Director and Choreographer Cathy Jean Butter, ‘Clara Cries Nuts’ searches for the true meaning of the holidays.  8 p.m. December 3, 4, 5. NAMBA Performing Arts Space, 47 S. Oak Street, Ventura. $25. Tickets: http://claracriesnuts.brownpapertickets.com  Information: 628-9250.

Dec.4: The Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club and The Ventura Jazz Orchestra invites you to a Holiday Big Band Dance/Concert from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. featuring headliner vocalist Donna Greene with special guest vocalist Julija Zonic. Special appearance by vocalist/pianist Smitty West. Nineteen musicians at their best performing the great American song book. Along with Christmas music you can dance to.

Poinsettia Pavilion Ball Room, 3451 Foothill Road. $15 admission at the door. Free refreshments and parking.

Dec.5: Day of Authors from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. located at the Bank of Books, 748 East Main Street.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marie-Ange Faugerolas Angels:  The Definitive Guide to angels from Around the World. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Mandy Jackson-Beverly: A Secret Muse. 3 p.m. to 5p.m. Edna Esfeld Brainwashed: Fighting for the Enemy: An American Soldier’s WWII Memoir as a Hitler Youth and German Soldier. 5p.m. to 7 p.m.  Marion Scherer Hello, 31.

Dec.5: The local chapter of Portuguese Fraternal Society of America (PFSA Council #128) will hold its annual Christmas Luncheon on Saturday. This holiday luncheon is open to any person of Portuguese descent or interested in the Portuguese culture.  It will be held at the Four Points Sheraton, Windjammer Room.  The cost for the luncheon is $30 per adult and $20 for children (including tax & gratuity).  The festivities will begin at 12 p.m.  Anyone interested in attending should make a reservation and meal request with Cora Corella at 483-6285 or Yvonne Westervelt at 483-4168.

Dec.6: “Elvis” will entertain at the Christmas Charity Ball hosted by the Ventura Elks Lodge #1430, 2126 Knoll Dr. The event is open to the public with cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. and entertainment beginning at 7 p.m. Music will be by  Raymond Michael (aka Elvis) with Master of ceremonies Jim Mc Croay. The menu is chicken cordon bleu, mash red potatoes and gravy, green salad and New York Cheesecake. Dinner will be served by Lions Boys and Girls Club of Ventura.  An opportunity drawing will be held by Malcolm Cornett for Pre-paid ticket at $15 are available, prepay and reserve your table of 10 by contacting June 647-5338,  Loretta 643 1512,  January 642-1518. Additional information is available calling the Ventura Elks #1430 office at 639-0303.

Dec. 7, 8, 15, 16: CMH Auxiliary Gift Shop will have 2 final sales this year.  December 7th and 8th, show will be held in the Lobby 7a.m. to 5 p.m.  Wonderful gifts and stocking stuffers will be available.

December 15,16, “Accessory Mania” in Lobby as well.  Come and complete your holiday shopping lists.

Please keep in mind that the Auxiliary continues to seek new volunteers.  Openings in many of the services are available.  For information please call CMH Auxiliary front desk 652-5043, visit web site, or stop by and pick up an application.

Dec.11&12: Friday Dec. 11, at 8:00 pm, Sat. Dec. 12, at 2:00 pm Gold Coast Concert Chorus presents Mystery and Wonder a celebration of the holiday season with ancient carols reimagined and new songs of rejoicing from around the world, as well as holiday favorites and beautiful songs of the season.St. John’s Lutheran Church – 1500 North C St., Oxnard. Adults $15.00, Sr./Student $12.00, Child under 12 $5.00.  616-7269 or [email protected].

On Sun., Nov. 29, the Ojai Film Society (OFS) will screen “Meru,” an exhilarating and profound documentary about three mountain climbers who attempt to scale the Himalayan peak known as Meru—the Shark’s Fin. On Sun., Dec. 6, OFS will screen the “The Second Mother,” a heartbreaking and humorous Brazilian film. The films are screened at 4:30 pm at Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo. For more information, visit www.ojaifilmsociety.org.

“Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” is a delightful twist on the infamous tale of the terrible Scrooge, told from Marley’s point of view. Chock full of wit and emotion, this “superbly written” story plays at Ojai ACT from Nov. 27 to Dec. 20; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 or $15 for seniors, students and Art Center members. The show is not recommended for children 10 and under. Tickets are available by calling 640-8797 or online at: www.OjaiACT.org

“A Winter Gift” is presented by three of the premier Celtic Harpists in the world. Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter perform Celtic legends, along with Irish and English literature woven together with beloved and rare pieces of holiday music. The concert and storytelling event will take place at Ojai Valley Women’s Club at 441 East Ojai Avenue in Ojai, CA on Thursday, December 3rd, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $20 advance and $25 at the door. Kids under 15 are half price. For info and advanced tickets call 665-8852 or visit www.OjaiConcertSeries.com. This trio is well known for their first show “Legends of the Celtic Harp,” which tells stories and legends of the harp through time. In their new show, “A Winter Gift,” storyteller and wire-strung harpist Patrick Ball along with harpers and multi-instrumentalists Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter step into a magical world of Irish and English literature. The trio presents a heartwarming collection of tales and music from Celtic legend and traditional folk stories. They perform a  Child’s Christmas in Wales, a chapter from The Wind in the Willows, and passages from Shakespeare, William Butler Yeats, and Thomas Hardy, and mingle them with beloved and original pieces of seasonal music. Audiences will hear three Celtic Harps, Swedish Nyckelharpa, Fiddle, Bandura, Bouzouki and more.  Visit www.LegendsOfTheCelticHarp.com for more information.

“Wassail,” The Holly and the  Ivy,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and other great songs of the holidays will be brought to life by the Ojai Community Chorus as they present “Christmas:  Gifts from the Heart” Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Ojai United Methodist Church. A bake sale and boutique will also be held.The concert will be set in Vienna and will pay tribute to great Viennese waltzes plus waltzes with a Christmas theme. The chorus will be accompanied by local musicians John Boyd, James Antunez, and Ben Ginsberg.

The Ojai United Methodist Church is located at 120 Church Rd. Tickets are available at Angela’s Flowers, 226 West Ojai Ave. and from chorus members. Get your tickets early and take advantage of the presale price. Suggested donations are $20 for general admission in advance and $25 at the door. Seniors 65 and over and student tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Children ages 6 through 11 are admitted for $5. Children younger than 6 are admitted free, but there are no provisions for child care during the performance. Free refreshments will be offered after the concerts. View the website at ojaicommunitychorus.com.

Adult Programs/Special Events

H.O.P.E. for Warriors (12/5 @ 1pm) – A presentation by Reins of H.O.P.E., a Ventura County based organization dedicated to offering Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. The talk will address how sessions help veterans develop coping skills for PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, anger, depression, addiction, and grief.

Flowering Plants of the Mt. Piños Area (12/ 9 @ 7:15pm) – California Native Plant Society Channel Islands Chapter – Join us to learn more about the native plants of this mountain region located in the Los Padres National Forest on the boundary between Ventura and Kern Counties.

Ongoing Events

Library LAB Open Workshop (12/9 & 12/23 4:30-6:30pm) – Come by the library on alternating Wednesday evenings to learn more about our 3D printer and laser cutter—or to use them yourself! Ask the library staff about what you need to bring to print or engrave an item of your own, or just drop in to see what we’re up to in our library makerspace.

Poetry Open Mic Night (12/3, 10, 17 Thursday 7:30-9pm) – On these Thursday nights, come join this group of writers as they meet in the Topping Room to share their work.

Ukulele Jam Session (12/14 & 28 Mondays 7-10pm) – Locals gather to play the ukulele on the first and third Monday of the month.

Teens Teaching Tech (12/12 Saturday 12-1pm) – Need help with technology? Bring your device to the library to get help from local teens.

*Computer classes are now one-on-one sessions. Call the library for more information.

Children’s Events

Dance Party! (12/4 Friday 10:30-11:30 am) Enjoy non-stop music and movement for children ages 2-5 and their grownups in the Topping Room!

After School Reading Crew (12/9 Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm) – K-3rd grade elementary students and their families are invited to this literacy enrichment class.

Early Literacy Class (12/1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30 Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:30am) – A great way to introduce your child to early literacy and the library. Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, a simple craft, and fun!

Homework Center (12/1, 3, 8, 10, 15, & 17 Tuesdays & Thursdays 3-5pm) – Homework Helpers will be available to help students in grades K through 12 with their homework assignments.

Paws for Reading (12/5, 12, 19, & 26 Saturdays 12-1pm) – Read aloud to a registered service dog (sign-up required).

Teen Happenings

TAG Teen Advisory Group (12/2 & 16 Wednesdays 4pm) – Active members will get credit towards School Community Services Hours. TAG meetings are in the Young Adult area on the 2nd floor.

Youth Chess Club (12/7, 14, 21, & 28 Mondays 3pm) – Learn to play chess or improve your current ability! Assisted by Class A tournament player Jack Cashman.

Special Events

Winter Crafternoon (12/16 Wednesday @ 3:30-5pm) – Get your craft on in the afternoon at E.P. Foster Library. Enjoy a special winter themed craft!

Makeshop (12/1 &15 Tuesdays 3-5pm) – Building fun at the library! Learn to build for wind. Children of all ages welcome.

Holidays in December
We will be closed:
Friday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day
Friday, January 1 in observance of New Years Day

Let Island Packers create a special holiday gathering by scheduling a Ventura Harbor holiday cruise or whale watching trip aboard a beautifully decorated 64-foot catamaran. There are many options for holiday cruises this December.

These cruises offer a fun, unique way to bring relatives and friends together for an outdoor activity while viewing the decorated boats in Ventura Harbor and the lighted homes in the Ventura Keys. Come to the Ventura Harbor early for parking and enjoy the shops and restaurants at Ventura Harbor Village before your cruise.

Island Packers offers the following holiday cruise selection:

One-Hour Caroling Cruises: Passengers can sing along with the crew or just relax and admire the decorated homes and boats in the Ventura Keys.

Ventura Parade of Lights: Friday, December 18 & Saturday, December 19. Passengers have the option to be a part of the boat parade ending with an onboard view of the fireworks display at 8 p.m. or just cruise and view the parade and fireworks.

Private Group Holiday Parties (great for company functions): Cruise options are: a buffet-style dinner, a no-host or host bar, and entertainment.

Whale Watching Excursions, December 26 through April marks the official start of the gray whale migration. Regular trips are scheduled through mid-April. Departure times are listed daily on the Island Packers website. Rates start at $37 per adult for this half-day trip.

Island Packers Gift Certificates are great stocking stuffers and gifts! They are easy to purchase by calling the office or stopping in at our Ventura location, 1691 Spinnaker Dr. Popular gift certificates include:

For more information, pricing,reservations or to purchase gift certificates visit www.islandpackers.com, call 642-1393, or visit Island Packers at 1691 Spinnaker Dr., Suite 105B, in Ventura Harbor Village.

Events by Ana Baker

Nov 15: Audubon New Birders – Ventura Settling Ponds at 8:30 a.m. Frank DeMartino 906-8733. Both new and experienced birders will benefit Frank’s knowledge of the birds in the ponds and surrounding scrub habitat. Frank will help you determine the difference between blue-winged and green-winged teal, help find gallinules lurking in the reeds, and sort out the various sandpipers, dowitchers and other shore birds.

Nov. 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 11 a.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 an informational meeting and a program.

This month’s program will be a presentation by David Weisbart on his unique musical clock which was an award winner in the Crafts Competition at the 2015 National Convention. There is a $3 admission charge. Lunch is available for $5. More information about chapter 190 can be found at www.nawcc-ch190.com.

Nov.15: On Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m., the Assistance League of Ventura County will hold a Holiday Craft Boutique at their headquarters at 913 E. Santa Clara St. The event will feature handmade items created by chapter members, the Girls/Teen Club, and Assistance Auxiliary.  Proceeds will benefit the Assistance League School, the Girls/Teen Club, Operations School Bell, Teens Helping Teens, B.U.F.F.Y. the Bear, and Assault Survivor Kits. Assistance League of Ventura County is a chapter of Assistance League, a national non-profit organization formed in 1935. For more information on the organization, visit www.assistanceleague.org

Nov. 15: Jazz on the Lane House Concert will be on Sunday at 2 p.m. with a wonderful incarnation of HO4/Hans Ottsen Quartet featuring Karl Hunter (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy) on saxophone, Hans Ottsen on guitar, Danny Connell on contrabass, and Tyler Hammond on drums.  So put it on your calendar and plan on enjoying a cozy Sunday afternoon at the house listening to some of the finest jazz this town is producing and having some snacks, wine, soft drinks. All proceeds go to the musicians:  $15/person.  Reservations to [email protected] are encouraged. Directions will be provided in the confirmation of your reservation.

Nov.16: Channel Islands Parliamentarians will feature a lesson, “Nominations,” presented by Gerry Olsen, PRP.  The meeting will be held at 7 p.m.at the Main Street Restaurant and Steakhouse, 3159 E. Main St.  Those wishing to order food should arrive at 6 p.m. Non-members are welcome.  Membership is $25 per year.  For information: call Peggy O’Brien Brown, RSVP at 390-4518.

Nov.17: Ventura Retired Men’s Group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ventura Elks Lodge, 2126 Knoll Drive. Program by Pam Brady of the American Cancer Society will talk about those forms of cancer that afflict men. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Great lunch $15.

For more information call Gene Wink at 647-2513.

Nov.18: Community Environmental Council is holding a special community workshop on alternative fuel vehicles. Drive Clean Ventura: Workshop + Ride & Drive 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  City of Ventura’s Maintenance Yard Meeting Room located at 336 Sanjon Road. Workshop presentation and Q&A session will be from 6 p.m. to 6:45p.m. Rides and test drives will be from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Electric vehicles and other alternative fuel vehicles can save drivers money on fuel, improve local air quality, and cut down on climate warming greenhouse gas emissions. Come learn more about these exciting technologies at this special workshop presented by Community Environmental Council and the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.

Nov.19: Two guest speakers at the East Ventura Community Council: Karen Schmidt, of SOAR (Save Our Agricultural Resources), will explain plans to extend the current time limits of the SOAR legislation, and Elena Brokaw, Director of the City of Ventura’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships will describe plans for the city’s 150th Anniversary celebration, and answer questions relating to the department she leads. Other issues of concern to residents may also be addressed.

The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 346 N. Kimball Road. The public is encouraged to attend and participate. For more information call 804-7558.

Nov.19: Gold Coast Recycling and Transfer Station, established in 1990 to help local cities and the County of Ventura meet state mandates to cut the amount of trash they send to landfills in half, is holding a 25th anniversary celebration.

Gold Coast Recycling and business partner Harrison Industries will honor the cities they serve – Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Ojai and Carpinteria – as well the County of Ventura with Certificates of Appreciation during the event beginning at 11 a.m. Gold Coast Recycling is located at 5275 Colt St. in Ventura.

Nov 19:  Spice-Topia will be hosting cooking classes by Chef Amy Tyrrell of Morsels as You Wish. Each class fee is $35 and includes a complete recipe book and sampling of all dishes on that evening’s menu. Holiday Mains: Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce, Brined Cornish Game Hens with Cranberry Chutney, Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Sauce, Winter Vegetable Pot Pie & Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta 6:30 p.m. to  8:30 p.m., 576 E. Main St. 628.3267 spice-topia.com.

Nov.19: The Ventura County Bird Club will be entertained by Elaine Ibarra from Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network.  Her subject will be “The Refugio Incident”, referring to the oil spill, and the animals impacted. The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1988.

Come and visit with the club members and bring a friend for the evening.  A raffle and refreshments will follow the presentation. The presentation will start at 7 p.m. Located at the Ventura Moose Lodge #1394, 10267 Telephone Rd.  Attendance is free and all are welcome.  For further information call 643-0333 or 488-6244.

Nov. 20: On Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Museum of Ventura County will screen an episode of Bordertown, a new animated comedy about two families living in a Southwest desert town on the U.S. – Mexico border which debuts on Fox Network in January 2016. The series is produced by Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane and takes a satirical look at the cultural shifts occurring in America.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner provided for sale by Aron’s Tacos, and a no-host bar.  The episode preview will start at 6:30 p.m. with an introduction by consulting producer Gustavo Arellano, the screening of Episode 6 of the new series, followed by a Q & A with Mr. Arellano.

Nov 21: Audubon, 8:30 a.m. Soule Park.  Neil Ziegler 208-3149. Fall mornings are spectacular at this beautiful Ojai Park. The Topa Topas rise above the yellow trees and brisk fall mornings bring out winter feeding flocks of sparrows, bluebirds, and warblers. We all hope to hear the call of the Red-breasted Nuthatch! Join in for an easy, flat walk around one of our most scenic birding spots.

Nov.21:  Join Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a plant sale benefiting the California Native Plant Society and trail tours of the Ventura Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a day at the VBG trails and purchase a drought-tolerant California native plant which is the perfect way to start or expand your sustainable landscape. Learn about monarch butterfly habitats, get tips on starting a native pollinator garden and have fun at our special activities for kids.

On Sunday, Nov. 15 the Ojai Film Society (OFS) will screen the French film “Number One Fan.” This black comedy/thriller follows a single mom who is obsessed with a popular singer and will do anything for her idol. On Sunday, Nov. 22, OFS will screen “Mr. Holmes.” In this mystery, an elderly Sherlock Holmes tries to re-solve a case from years ago that is still troubling him. The films are screened at 4:30 pm at Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo. For info: www.ojaifilmsociety.org.

Four local fiber artists will be displaying their creations at OVA arts from thru Nov. 28, with a reception on Nov. 27th. “Fiber arts is not your gramma’s quilt or the apron you made in Home Ec.,” says Kyle Crowner, award winning fiber artist.  “Instead of using paint on canvas, we  paint with fabric, yarn, and thread.  These pieces are meant to be displayed on walls, just like any other painting.”

In addition to Crowner, Jean Mannninen, Judy Dillin and Peggie Williamson will also show their unique style of fiber art at the OVA gallery. Crowner re-purposes vintage materials to make something “new and beautiful.” Manninen’s pieces are more ethnic and often evoke the feeling of being in nature.  Dillin, whose work appeared on the cover of “Quilting Arts” magazine, uses no patterns but lots of pure, bright colors. Williamson also likes lots of color and combines yarn with fabric, other fibers and paper. All of their work will be for sale throughout the show.

The reception on November 27th will be from 6-8 and include music and refreshments. It is  a free event at OVA arts and everyone is invited. OVA arts is located at 108 N. Signal and is open daily from 10-6.

The Ojai Photography Club welcomes the return of Ines Labunski Roberts, internationally recognized Santa Barbara photographer, as the presenter for its November meeting. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 17, at Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111 Santa Ana St. The event is free and the public is cordially invited to attend.

For this event, Roberts will present a slide/music show titled “Our Values,” contrasting the beauty of nature with the environmental damage caused by our neglect of the earth. The music she has chosen for her images is by Gustav Mahler, who was inspired by the sounds of the natural world. The deep love of nature that pervades all of Roberts’ work is at the heart of this program.

The Ojai Photography Club, which is devoted to education, inspiration, and camaraderie, meets on the third Tuesday of each month, February – November. Only members may submit images for review. For additional information please visit: www.ojaiphotoclub.com/.