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Vol. 17, No. 11 – Feb 21 – Mar 5, 2024 – Community Events

Events by Ana Baker

Wanna Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. All levels of play, and we
will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011, Rose 805-659-9223, or [email protected]. All Welcome.

The Ventura County Philatelic Society’s meetings are held every first and third Monday of the month at the Church of the Foothills, Ventura. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. A website with more information can be found at https://venturacountyphilatelicsoc.org

Monthly Beach Cleanup First Saturday of every month! Come meet your neighbors and help keep our beach looking fresh. Hosted by Pierpont Beach Community Council in partnership with Surfrider. Meet up at the end of Seward near the beach. (1140 S Seward St) 8:30-10:30 a.m. Arrive any time during the timeframe. Fun for the whole family! Supplies provided BYO water.

Paws for Reading brings together young readers and affectionate, canine listeners to help boost the confidence of beginning readers. Join PAWS dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch. Located at Hill Road Library, Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m., and E.P. Foster Library, Thursdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Children of all ages are welcome!

February 24: Channel Islands PC User Group (CIPCUG)
The location will be online and live at our temporary location, Ventura County
Computers 2175 Goodyear Avenue, Unit 117 (805) 289-3960
Discussion, Tutorial, and Q&A sessions centered around Computers, email, the Internet, AI, and social media brokers such as X, Facebook, andnGoogle. Events begin Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Due to limited space, live attendance is reserved for members. Details for connecting to online events are emailed prior to the event. To receive connection instructions, please sign up on our website at <ahref=http://www.cipcug.org>cipcug club website.

Feb. 28th: The College Area Community Council in Ventura will hold a Zoom meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Ventura Mayor Joe Schroeder will discuss city goal setting and plans. An invitation and link to the meeting will be sent to everyone on the CACC mailing list. CACC represents citizens in the area bounded by Mills Road on the west, Hill Road on the east, city limits on the hillsides on the north, and the 126 Freeway on the south. Visit the College Area Community Council website @ https://caccventura.com to learn more, to be added to the mailing list, or to access a link to the Zoom meeting.”

March 3: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc.Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm
Poinsettia Pavilion 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura.
Live Music on stage. Jamming in the Canada Room. Free Admission. Free parking
Open to the Public. For more information
call 805-517-1131 or visit Facebook: OTCBGMA

March 6: The speaker for our BCNN meeting will be Jaclyn DeSantis, Education Program Manager for The Ojai Raptor Center. The Ojai Raptor Center is a wildlife rehabilitation center specializing in birds of prey. animal care, transport, help with events, and never-ending center maintenance. Most of the animal patients they receive are brought in directly from the public. Their injured bird hotline is: 805-649-6884

Beach City Neighbors and Newcomers (BCNN) is a women’s social organization serving women in Oxnard, Ventura, and Port Hueneme. 9:30-11:15 a.m. at Ventura Yacht Club. 1755 Spinnaker Dr. Ventura.

March 6: Ventura Senior Men’s Group presents speaker Leila Thayer Malone on options for senior care.
We welcome new members, so feel free to visit during the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays for lunch. Your first lunch is free.
Members $25 for lunch; $25 annual membership
We talk about everything except religion and politics. Stress free, no arguments. Just friendship. No other fundraising.
We are an Equal Opportunity group and welcome all men age 55 plus.
Poinsettia Pavilion ,3451 Foothill Rd.

Caregiver Spotlight

Launched in 2017 the vibrant radio division of CAPS Media has grown steadily

Happy 7th Birthday KPPQ Radio!

CAPS Media’s KPPQ-LP Radio station celebrated a major milestone in February: 7 years of delivering non-stop, award-winning original and specially curated programming and entertainment to local Ventura and worldwide listeners.

KPPQ-LP FM 104.1 is Ventura’s only non-commercial, community radio station. The CAPS Media station belongs to the public and reaches more than 100,000 people in Ventura and thousands more worldwide.

Launched in 2017 the vibrant radio division of CAPS Media has grown steadily year after year becoming one of the most engaging and go-to sites in Ventura. KPPQ broadcasts 24/7 at 104.1 FM, and streams worldwide on myTuner radio and capsmedia.org.

Week in and week out KPPQ-LP ever-growing cast of creative DJs produce innovative and engaging programs in the state-of-the-art radio studio in the CAPS Media center. KPPQ programming includes interviews and stories with local artists, leaders, and organizations, plus a wide variety of music programs and much more.

KPPQ DJs include Kathy Good, Mark of the Pure Rock Show, Pam Baumgardner, Doc Ventura, Kevin Wallace, Tom Gardner, Marie Labrie, Lily Carnaghe, Dr. Cole & Dr. Q, Craig Rosen, and Nadine Piche consistently deliver an eclectic and entertaining mix of programming to KPPQ-LP enthusiastic and growing audience of listeners.

The ever-evolving KPPQ radio operation was envisioned, masterminded, and founded by CAPS Media’s Elizabeth Rodeno. Elizabeth has been the KPPQ driving force and station manager since its inception.

“As one of the founders and station manager of KPPQ I am thrilled to be part of Ventura’s Community radio station as we celebrate its 7th year on the air. Since 2017 when we flipped the switch on the only non-commercial community radio station in Ventura, producers have sat behind a microphone and shared their voice and the voices of Ventura County with listeners across the globe. The KPPQ community looks forward to the next 7 years. “ , Elizabeth Rodeno, KPPQ Station Manager,

KPPQ airs 7 days a week, 24 hours a day on 104.1fm radio and streams worldwide on myTurner Radio and on capsmedia.org. Everyone interested in learning more about KPPQ-LP including how to become a Host or DJ are encouraged to attend a CAPS Radio Orientation are on the first Thursday of the month, or contact Elizabeth Rodeno, at [email protected].

Everyone at CAPS Media and throughout Ventura congratulates the KPPQ-LP crew on its momentous 7th birthday. We all look forward to many more years of creative, informative, and entertaining programming and services to the Ventura community and the world.

CAPS, Community Access Partners of San Buenaventura, is an independent non-profit organization, with a mission to create an engaged and informed community through participation in electronic media. The CAPS staff manages the CAPS Media Center, programs cable channels 6 (Public) and 15 (Education and Government), and CAPS Radio KPPQ. The CAPS Media Center, located on the Ventura College campus at 65 Day Road is Open Tuesday – Thursday, 12p– 8pm.

The CAPS team invites everyone in town to join one of CAPS’ orientation sessions held on the first week of each month at 6pm; Monday – general orientation, Tuesday – studio/soundstage tour, Wednesday – videography and editing, Thursday – KPPQ Radio. The CAPS Media Center and staff provide unlimited creative resources and expertise for everyone in Ventura. Drop by, see what CAPS has to offer you, and consider joining the CAPS Creative Community.

When Squid Season Is Upon Us

Why are squid such an important pursuit?

by Nella Nelson

The chugging and clanging of massive metallic vessels loaded with heavy equipment and lights are making a presence in our harbor. You may recognize that they are squid boats, making their annual voyage, some from as far as Alaska, and returning with bounteous catches of market squid. Let’s take a closer look into the life of a squid boat and the creature they are catching.

Two types of boats are used in this harvest, which takes place from October through April or May in Southern California. One is a squid seiner. The seiner is a vessel that works alongside light boats (smaller boats with high powered lights pointed from various angles). Purse seins are long vertical nets that draw and purse the bottom closed to capture fish. The lights used by the second boat are aimed to attract groups of spawning squid to the surface. When the squid emerge to the surface, the light boat signals the seiner to deploy the net, encircling the light boat, in order to make the catch. Hence, the bright lights of this season can be seen from our shores at night or in the darkness of early mornings.

Why are squid such an important pursuit? California market squid are a major source of bait for the recreational fishing industry, although more than 80% is exported to China. According to a UCSD study, 82% of the 2001 catch was exported for secondary processing and human consumption while the remainder was domestically for consumption, pet food and bait. In 2022, 18,082 tons of squid was caught in Ventura alone, equaling 28% of California’s total catch.

Ventura Harbor continues to be the premier landing port for California Market Squid. Our Ventura Harbor Village Marina can accommodate 54 squid seine vessels at any given time and is currently permanent home to 44 squid seiners. No other single marina on the west coast south of Alaska can accommodate as many seiners at one time as our harbor.

There’s more to it. According to manager of commercial fisheries and technology at Ventura Harbor Village Marina, Frank Locklear, “Fishing is the lifeblood of this harbor and squid is the key.” Locklear also stressed that squid fishing is crucial to both local fishing companies and the harbor as a whole. The harbor uses part of the revenue it receives to send representation to Washington DC to get funding it needs for dredging, which removes sand and sediment from the harbor’s entrance. This is necessary for the vessels occupying the marinas to get in and out of the harbor. Without regular dredging, boats cannot enter or exit.”

Ensuring that fishermen capture squid that have already spawned is key to the production of the next generation and the future health of the population. Since squid have a short lifespan (6-9 months), fishermen target spawning squid because they die shortly after they reproduce. Even without fishing, the entire population replaces itself annually.

Market squid live in depths of up to 2,600 ft. and to the surface. They prefer salty ocean and are rarely found in estuaries or river mouths. They are of the mollusk family known as cephalopods, which means “foot-on-head”. They have eight arms and two tentacles which extend from the ends of their bodies where their mouths are located. Females produce about 20 egg cases, each containing 200 individual eggs. Market squid, therefore, are an abundant source of food for humans as well as rockfish, sea birds and marine mammals of our local coast.

Sources:
NOAA fisheries – fisheries.noaa.gov
Ventura Port District – venturaharbor.com
Hersko, Tyler. Ventura County Star. Several Hundred Tons of Squid Offloaded in Ventura Nov 7, 2017 https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/sites/default/files/27833.pdf Ask Laura

Ventura County Fair asks the community to determine this year’s fair theme

The fair is celebrating 150 years of heritage, history, and community.

The Ventura County Fairgrounds is excited to announce the 2024 Ventura County Fair 150th Theme Contest .

The Ventura County Fair is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2024, including a series of events and contests leading up to the annual Ventura County Fair July 31 through August 11, 2024.

The first in these events is the 150th Theme Contest where the community is asked to submit
their theme ideas for this year’s Fair. A judging panel will decide the top three themes, with cash prizes for first, second, and third place of $1,000, $750, and $500 respectively. Theme ideas should reference the Fair’s 150th anniversary or birthday or the year the Fair began (1874) in some direct or indirect way. Theme submissions should be 8 words or less. The public can submit their ideas online at VenturaCountyFair.org. The entry period ends on Friday, February 23rd with winners announced late February.

“We’re celebrating 150 years of heritage, history, and community. There isn’t a better way to
kick-off the fair season than with a community contest,” said Ventura County Fairgrounds and
Event Center CEO Jen McGuire. “We’re excited to involve our community with some of the
planning and ideas for the 2024 Ventura County Fair.”

Following the 150th Theme Contest, the Ventura County Fair will hold its annual Youth Poster
Contest, now with no entry fee and expanded to include all grades K-12.

MVC Adds Three New Members to its Esteemed Board of Directors

The Museum of Ventura County is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to contribute to the cultural enrichment and growth of the Museum and our county.

Dr. Sevet Johnson, the County Executive Officer of Ventura County, brings extensive leadership experience to the Museum’s Board. With a background in clinical psychology, Dr. Johnson has overseen various county agencies and departments, managing an operating budget of $2.7 billion and nearly 10,000 staff members. Committed to diversity, equity, and amplifying the voices of underserved populations, Dr. Johnson’s passion for community well-being aligns seamlessly with the Museum’s mission.

Sarah McCarthy-Garcia is a Partner and Chief Creative Officer at McCarthy Companies, a leading Ventura-based residential real estate development and construction company. With over 16 years of industry experience, Sarah leads the company’s sales, marketing, and business development strategies. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in business by the Pacific Coast Business Times, she currently serves on the boards of the Ventura County Housing Trust Fund and the Ventura Chamber of Commerce. Sarah brings a unique blend of professional acumen and local perspective to the Museum’s Board.

Julie Tumamait, deeply rooted in her Chumash heritage, serves as a cultural resource consultant and is renowned for her cultural education programs throughout Ventura County. With ancestral ties to at least 11 Chumash villages, Julie is a respected board member of the Ojai Valley Museum and actively contributes to MVC’s accessions committee. Living in Ojai for most of her life, Julie, along with her husband and three children, is committed to preserving and sharing her cultural heritage. Her invaluable insights will play a crucial role in the Museum’s efforts to promote inclusivity and cultural diversity.

The Museum of Ventura County is thrilled to welcome Dr. Sevet Johnson, Sarah McCarthy-Garcia, and Julie Tumamait to its esteemed Board of Directors. Their diverse backgrounds and dedication to the community will undoubtedly enhance the Museum’s role as a cultural hub in Ventura County.

The Museum of Ventura County celebrates, preserves and interprets the art, history and culture of Ventura County, the California Channel Islands and the surrounding region through its collections, exhibitions, events, educational programs, publications and its research library, and serves as a gathering place for the community. The Museum has two locations – the main museum is located at 100 East Main Street, Ventura, California (805-653-0323). The Agriculture Museum is located at 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula.

Ventura once had a vibrant Chinese community

A colorful mural, just a block south of the old Mission San Buenaventura.

by Richard Senate

On February 10, is the Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar. This year the animal, of the twelve sacred animals, used to define the year is the dragon, a symbol of great change and dramatic events.

Few today know that Ventura once had a vibrant Chinese community called “Chinatown” by the locals and “Sui Mong Gong” by the Chinese. It was named after a village in Canton province. Here they celebrated the New Year in style with fireworks and simple gifts. All debts were paid, the Chinese feasted and if they had money left over, they gambled at fan tan. Special flags were flown at the Chinese Taoist temple, called by locals the “Joss House” after the sticks of incense used to honor the Gods of old China, “Joss” being incense. The Chinese even had a Christian Church operated by the Congregationalists where classes in English language were offered. It was a whole community of shops, restaurants, laundries, a barber shop, and employment agencies where ranchers could hire labor to plant and harvest crops.

New Years was a time of new bringing and the Chinese went to local business people and offered them good wishes and delectable treats. On the night of New Years a unique game was offered. Money was stuffed into a wooden football, and like a mortar shot into the air. Whoever the lucky man was to catch this prize got to keep the wealth! Maybe they could return to China, with enough money to buy some land and to farm and relax with tales of his adventures in “Gum San” the Land of the Golden Mountain (California). The Chinese community is marked with a colorful mural, just a block south of the old Mission San Buenaventura.

Vol. 17, No. 10 – Feb 7 – Feb 20, 2024 – Community Events

Events by Ana Baker

Wanna Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. All levels of play, and we will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011, Rose 805-659-9223, or [email protected]. All Welcome.

Monthly Beach Cleanup First Saturday of every month! Meet your neighbors and help keep our beach looking fresh. Hosted by Pierpont Beach Community Council in partnership with Surfrider. Meet up at the end of Seward near the beach. (1140 S Seward St) 8:30-10:30 a.m. Arrive any time during the timeframe. Fun for the whole family! Supplies provided BYO water.

Paws for Reading brings together young readers and affectionate canine listeners to help boost the confidence of beginning readers. Hill Road Library, Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5 p.m. and

E.P. Foster Library, Thursdays, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Join PAWS dogs for one-on-one reading sessions. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch. Children of all ages are welcome.

City of Ventura Grant Opportunities. Applications available starting February 8 and due by February 27.

Cultural Funding Grant – Awards $90,000 in funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and cultural organizations that support Ventura residents.

Community Partnership Grant – Awards $140,000 in funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit social and environmental service organizations that support Ventura residents.

Learn more and apply at: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Grants

February 13: Ventura Audubon Society’s February Program “The Future of Ormond Beach”: Tuesday 7 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion and streaming via Zoom. Pete Dixon speaks about the planned restoration of Ormond Beach will provide updates and status on the restoration plan for the coastal dune, upland ecosystems, and Ormond Lagoon. For more information on this plan, visit www.oxnard.org/ormond-beach-restoration-public-access-plan, and for more information on this program, visit www.venturaaudubon.org/speakers.

February 15: The East Ventura Community Council (EVCC) will meet virtually at 7 p.m. Visit the EVCC website at https://eastventura.org/ for the Zoom meeting link. The agenda includes the East Ventura police report and a presentation from Paul Copley from California RCV. The California RCV is a diverse, nonpartisan group advocating to expand Ranked Choice Voting to all Californians to ensure we have a greater voice in our democracy. The purpose of the EVCC is to encourage residents to understand East Ventura’s problems, needs, and expectations and to recommend, initiate, and participate in developing and implementing programs or solutions.

February 17: On Saturday afternoon, 1- 4 p.m., the Ventura County Genealogical Society will present a lecture by Cynthia Keefer Patton: “10 Steps for Organizing for the Busy Genealogist.” All VCGS lectures are free and open to members and the public. Non-members may request a Zoom invitation at https://venturacogensoc.org/request-invitation-to-lecture/. Please note that VCGS cannot respond to same-day requests.

The DNA Special Interest Group meeting will precede the general meeting on Zoom from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Contact the webmaster to be added to the invitation list: [email protected].

February 17: The Museum of Ventura County will show a screening of “Six Generations” from 1- 3 p.m., followed by an insightful Q & A session with Chumash elder Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto and Professor Kristina Foss. The documentary profoundly explores Chumash’s heritage with “6 Generations.” Narrated by Ernestine De Soto, a unique link to the past through her female ancestors, the documentary delves into the impact of the Spanish arrival in Santa Barbara. Registration is free for members at the individual/family level and $10 for non-members. It was made possible, in part, by The Bauer Foundation.

February 18: Anyone interested in timepieces, both antique and modern, can join the Ventura County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors for a watch/clock marketplace, lunch, and a presentation on a horological topic.

Bring a watch or clock for a free evaluation. 11am February 18, 2024, Campus Student Center of Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura. nawcc-ch190.com.

For Details contact: Bob McClelland Director, Public Information (818) 225-8212 [email protected]

February 22: Chabad of Ventura is thrilled to announce the Mega Challah Bake, a countywide community event on Thursday at Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m., and the event commences at 6 p.m. The Mega Challah Bake is a unique event fostering unity, love, and purpose. Participants knead their way into a more significant cause spreading love and light. Join us to uplift, enrich souls, and illuminate the world with goodness and kindness. For more details and registration, visit www.chabadventura.com/challah

February 24: The Ventura Downtown Lions are hosting Bowl to 2024 Strike Out Cancer at Buena Lanes in Ventura. The proceeds will go to CSCVVSB and The Ronald McDonald Family room.
Tickets are $30 each, which includes the 3 rounds of bowling, lunch, and more exciting activities. The event is from 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Buena Lanes, 1788 S Mesa Verde Road, Ventura.

March 23: Group: Channel Islands PC User Group (CIPCUG) Online and live at Computers 2175 Goodyear Avenue, Unit 117 Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 289-3960 Discussion, Tutorial, and Q&A sessions centered around Computers, email, the Internet, AI, and social media brokers such as X, Facebook, and Google. Events begin at 9:30AM.

All CIPCUG events may be attended online. Due to limited space live attendance is reserved for members. Details for connecting to online events are emailed prior to the event. To receive connection instructions, please sign up on our website at: http://www.cipcug.org.

May 21: Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) is delighted to announce our annual Ventura County Public Works Day. It will be held on Tuesday, from 9 – 2 p.m., at the Ventura County Government Center. Our nationally recognized event has lots to see and do, including education for younger students and exciting career opportunities for high school students.

Business Profile: Joe Parisi, Residential Loan Officer

After more than two decades of commuting from the San Fernando Valley to C Street for surf sessions, Joe Parisi, alongside his wife Tammy of 46 years, decided to permanently relocate to Ventura. Eight years ago, they invested in a weekend home in the Ventura Keys, savoring the local vibe, surf spots, and fulfilling Joe’s dream of boat ownership. Almost every weekend, they would make the trek on Friday afternoon, returning to the Valley for Joe’s work as a residential home loan officer. When the pandemic struck, Joe, like many, pondered the expense of maintaining two homes and decided to sell both their Valley and Ventura Keys residences. Three years ago, they acquired their current home in the Pierpont Lanes.

With over 36 years in the industry, Joe continues to thrive, passionate about assisting people in achieving homeownership dreams and guiding them toward wealth accumulation. The satisfaction of aiding a first-time homebuyer remains a highlight of his job, along with the challenge of salvaging deals when other lenders stumble.

Joe handles financing on everything from small condominiums to multi- million-dollar homes, and 1-4 unit investment properties. As a mortgage banker and mortgage broker, Joe has access to hundreds of loan products to suit all needs. For more information, please email [email protected], call (818) 687-6047 or visit https://www.rate.com/loan-officers/joe-parisi-255572.

The Bookmark About Libraries and Friends

by Mary Olson

The Ventura Friends of the Library Bookstore in E.P. Foster Library 2nd Look Books will be open 7 days a week, beginning in February Monday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sundays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

If you are visiting E.P. Foster Library for storytime on Monday mornings (10:30 am), we invite you to drop in to our bookstore on the first floor and browse our collection of gently used children’s books. Donations arrive every week and the stock in our store is regularly refreshed.

With our extended hours, we could use more volunteers to staff the store. If you would like to help, please stop by the store and speak to a volunteer or email [email protected].

We also invite you to visit our online bookstore for local sales https://venturafol-107753.square.site/s/shop for unique items, including Manga, Vintage, Art and Architecture. Orders are picked up at our bookstore in E.P. Foster Library.

In addition to storytime, E.P. Foster Library offers these activities for children —

On Wednesdays, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm, join Foxy Little Craft Club for self-guided arts, crafts and coloring. A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday of the month.

On Fridays, from 2:00 to 4:00, drop in for Lego Play. Bring your imagination and experiment with creative designs. Children of all ages welcome!

Paws for Reading is another program at E.P. Foster Library. Paws for Reading is designed to help improve a child’s reading skills through reading aloud to registered therapy dogs. Arrive at the library early to choose a book and get in line to read to a special pooch. Children of all ages are welcome! Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm.

Hill Road Library also offers Paws for Reading on Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm and Hill Road Library storytime is on Wednesday mornings, 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Hill Road Library Maker Lab is open Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 pm. On February 15, create a Chomping Dragon with just a few strips of cardboard and some brass fasteners to chomp your way into the Lunar New Year! On February 22, learn about engineering, electronics, and circuitry concepts by building Snap Circuits. You’ll assemble electronic circuits on a simple “rows-and-columns” base grid. The resulting projects function like the printed circuit board found in most electronic products. A wide range of kits, in differing sizes and complexity, will be made available to work with and are perfect for future engineers ages 8+ On February 29, the lab is open for Lego Play.

For more adventures in science, on Saturday, February 24, 11:00 am to noon, Hill Road Library’s Discover Science team leads an exploration of surface tension and molecular bonds by creating various bubble formulas.

Storytime at Avenue Library is 4:00 to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays. Come enjoy storytelling, nursery rhymes, and finger play presented in English and Spanish, geared for ages 0-5 years. During open branch hours, families are welcome to free coloring pages for all ages. Crayons and colored pencils are provided for in-house use.

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