48th Annual Ventura Harbor Holiday Parade of Lights and Fireworks on December 13-14, 2024

Ventura Harbor celebrates the season with its 48th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights and Fireworks on Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th, 2024, starting at 6:30 pm. This year's theme is “Candy Land.”

The two-day fun filled event includes a carnival, seaside shopping and dining followed by the lighted boat parade at 6:30 pm. Parking and admission are free. Fireworks at 8pm! (weather permitting)

Kids’ rides, carnival games and food vendors on the Harbor Village main lawn available starting at 4 pm. Faux snowfall and LED performers along the Harbor Village promenade at 5:30 p.m.

Visit venturaharborvillage.com for more information.

www.venturaharborvillage.com/parade-of-lights-2024

2024 Music Under the Stars at Olivas Adobe in Ventura, July 13 to August 31

The City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Division presents the popular Music Under the Stars series, Saturday nights beginning July 13 through August 31, 2024. Performances run from 7:30 to 9:30 pm outdoors at the historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, near Ventura Harbor. Concerts start at 7:30 pm & gates open at 6:30 pm for dining. Visit www.cityofventura.net/mus for more information and to purchase tickets (beginning May 7th).

Dine, dance & delight to great performances at Ventura’s most historic party site! Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy nine Saturday nights of summer magic “dancing with the stars” on a majestic wooden ballroom floor. Bring your own dinner or purchase it from a gourmet food truck on site. Full beverage service on hand.

The Lineup:

• July 13: Identity Theft (80s Dance Party)

• July 20: Smooth Sounds of Santana

• July 27: Pretzel Logic (Steely Dan Revue)

• August 3: Start Me Up (Rolling Stones/Rod Stewart Tribute)

• August 10: Dirty Cello (Blues, Rock and Americana)

• August 17: PHAZZE ONE (R&B, Pop, Jazz, Top 40, Funk)

• August 24: Dark Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute)

• August 31: Susie Hansen Latin Band

18th Annual "Stand Up for Kids" Gala - A Virtual Celebration on September 12, 2020

18th Annual ‘Stand Up for Kids’ Gala – A Virtual Celebration

Hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Saturday, September 12, 2020 -- 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCCGV) is going virtual this year for its 18th Annual ‘Stand Up for Kids’ Gala scheduled for Saturday, September 12 from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Presented via livestream, the Gala will include shared stories, Club member performances, and the recognition of individuals who have made a significant impact on the BGCGCV. The annual Gala helps to support over 4,300 youth in LA and Ventura county, providing programs during school, summer and more.

The Gala will be streamed via YouTube. To register, or for more information, contact Natalie Gonzalez at ngonzalez@bgcconejo.org or visit the website at www.bgcconejo.org/gala or Facebook, www.facebook.com/BoysandGirlsClubsofGreaterConejoValley.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley are open before and after school, during lunch, on weekends, throughout the summer for the camp program and all day during school vacations with tours of the Clubs available upon request. For more information about supervised youth programs, to donate, volunteer, or register online, please log onto www.bgcconejo.org or call 818-706-0905.

14th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars for Autism in Westlake Village on Sunday, October 6, 2019

14th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars for Autism
Sunday, October 6, 2019
4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village

This star-studded, red carpet charitable event raises funds to provide direct care and treatment to children with autism. Event will 

The fundraiser will feature a VIP & general cocktail reception, silent & live auctions, live entertainment, seated gourmet dinner catered by Four Seasons Hotel award-winning chefs, and an exciting program of celebrity presenters, live entertainment, and a special tribute to 2019 honorees.

For complete details and to purchase tickets, go to: www.DenimAndDiamondsForAutism.net.

9th Annual Wish Night Gala Benefiting Make-A-Wish® Tri-Counties in Westlake Village on 2/23/18

Make-A-Wish® Tri-Counties will be hosting its 9th Annual Wish Night gala celebrating the power of a wish to inspire hope, strength and joy to courageous children battling life-threatening medical conditions. This year’s event will be held 5:30-10 p.m. on February 23, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency in Westlake Village.

A special program highlight is the opportunity for guests to personally help make wishes come true through Fund-A-Wish. The evening also features heartfelt wish stories, a plated dinner, a wine wall, live music and silent and live auctions.

Make-A-Wish® Tri-Counties has granted over 1,500 wishes for local children throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties since 1985. . For tickets and/or sponsorship information, visit tri-counties.wish.org.

4th Annual Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County Hearts & Hammers Event on Oct 1st

The Hearts & Hammers Dinner and Auction is a wonderful community event and major fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County. This fun-filled evening will include music from Goleta Sound, live and silent auctions, dinner and dessert, and a complimentary glass of wine or beer (plus cash bar). To purchase tickets or a table online, go to heartsandhammers.eventbrite.com. You can also purchase over the phone by calling Rosalyn at 805-485-6065 x 101.

• What: Hearts & Hammers Dinner and Auction
• Where: Serra Center, Camarillo (5205 Upland Road)
• When: Saturday, October 1, 2016 6pm
• Why: To have a fun evening and to help Habitat build more homes!

Ventura County Sheriff's Foundation "Salute the Stars" Gala on April 30, 2016

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation will be hosting their 2016 gala, “Salute the Stars” at the Hyatt Regency in Westlake Village on Saturday, April 30, 2016. The evening will feature entertainment as well as a reception, dinner and silent and live auctions. Come out and meet, mingle and play with members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s SWAT Team, Search and Rescue Team, Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Bomb Team, K9 Units and others.

This year, the Foundation will be honoring Ventura County Deputy Sheriff Mario Molina. Deputy Molina has proven to be instrumental in the success of many community programs including the “Shop with A Cop” program allowing kids without the resources to shop with a deputy for Christmas gifts. Community partnerships are paramount to the Foundation’s mission and as such, the selection committee sought to recognize someone who truly embodies the philosophy of building those partnerships with the community.

The Foundation is a qualified, non-profit 501C (3), which means that your donations qualify as tax deductions. All money contributed goes directly to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation’s programs and operations, and stays in Ventura County. Funds raised will allow the Foundation to continue to support the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

For more information about the Foundation and to purchase tickets to the event, go to www.vcsheriffsfoundation.org.

2016 Prom...Again Event "The Wild Wild West" in Thousand Oaks on Sat, April 30th

Learn more and sign up at www.playconejo.org/promagain.html.

3rd Annual Love is Brewing Champagne Luncheon & Tea in Westlake Village on May 14th

Interface Children & Family Services’ 3rd Annual Love Is Brewing event will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in the luxurious garden of the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Event will include a Paris-themed champagne reception with live music, silent and live auctions, and an inspiring luncheon program. Tickets: $125 per person; Sponsorships are available.

Net proceeds from this event will be used to directly support our family violence intervention programs including our emergency response team and shelters, as well as child abuse and teen dating violence prevention programs.

For more information contact: Julie Harvey at (805) 485-6114, Ext. 628, e-mail: jharvey@icfs.org or visit www.icfs.org.