9th Annual Children's Multicultural Bookfest at Camarillo Community Center on November 3, 2018

9th Annual Children’s Multicultural BookFest

A FREE event for young children and their families on Saturday, November 3rd from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Camarillo.

Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo.

The World’s Continents Story Tents will have community volunteer readers with featured Children’s Authors Carol Heyer, author and illustrator of" Humphrey’s First Christmas", Neil Klayman, author of "Boris Ate a Thesaurus". Every child will receive a free book.  For more Information call, 805-388-0369.

Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Open House in Agoura Hills on Saturday, November 3, 2018

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department invites the community to the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Open House on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bring the entire family to learn more about the Sheriff's Department through interesting displays and interactive activities. 

This is a great opportunity to thank your local law enforcement professionals for all they do to keep Malibu and the surrounding areas safe. Location is 27050 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills.

www.facebook.com/LostHillsSheriffsStation

9th Annual Living Green Expo at Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, November 3, 2018

The City of Simi Valley presents its 9th Annual Living Green Expo at the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The event will feature dozens of green vendors, fun, free scavenger hunt game, live entertainment, sustainability tips, kids' activities, recycling opportunities and more.

Visit www.simivalleychamber.org/living-green-expo for more information.

Free Upcoming Events and Programs at the Simi Valley Public Library

The Simi Valley Public Library is located at 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. The library is open 7 days a week, 10am to 8pm Monday through Thursday, 1pm to 5pm on Friday and Sunday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday. Here is a sampling of upcoming free events and programs at the Library. For more details, visit the Library's website at simivalleylibrary.org.

Upcoming events and activities at the library (as of 9/26/18):

Kids' Programs

Join us the last Saturday of the month from 2:00 - 3:30 pm and explore a different aspect of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Mathematics! For ages 5- 12. Children under age 9 must attend with a person 12 years of age or older. 

September – Learn about the structural differences between salt and sugar under a microscope and how that affects texture and taste!

October – Learn about the science behind tendons, muscles, and ligaments by making robotic hands!

November – Learn about the science behind money by looking at bills under a microscope.

December - Learn about the force and motion by painting with magnets and gravity!

*No registration required. Admittance is free. Program dates and content subject to change.

Family Programs

10/11/2018 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Rose Garden Patio Concert - A Phantom of the Night.  Halloween-themed songs performed by local teens and adults. Presented by It's A New Day.

11/8/2018 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Community Room Concert - The Beatles and the Beach Boys.  Two of the greatest musical influences of modern music were keenly aware of each other and their "competition" created some of the greatest music of all time. Local talent will perform some of their classics. Presented by It's A New Day.

12/13/2018 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Community Room Concert - Let's Rock With Jingle Bells!  Local talent will perform classic and contemporary winter holiday favorites. Presented by It's A New Day.

Electric Car Show at Channel Island Harbor's Harbor View Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018

The Channel Islands Harbor will host the 3rd Annual Electric Car Show from 9:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Harbor View Park (also referred to as West Channel Park) near Marine Emporium Landing.

If you are interested in electric vehicles and would like to learn more, plan to visit and check out the variety of makes and models that will be on display. Talk to electric vehicle owners and learn from their experiences. Learn about very low cost commuting that also lowers air pollution.

If you are an electric vehicle owner – register and bring your car to the event. Share your real life experience about driving an electric vehicle with others in your community and network with other electric vehicle drivers and educate the public about the advantages of electric vehicle use and ownership. This is an opportunity for us to come together to make connections and influence change.

This National Drive Electric Week event is presented by Plug In America, the Sierra Club and the Electric Auto Association. Local sponsors include the Los Padres Chapter Sierra Club and the Sustainability Council of Ventura County. On the ground support and organization is being provided by the EV Advocates of Ventura County.

Learn more at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/3rd-annual-electric-car-show.

Free Screening of "The Wizard of Oz" at The Shoppes at Westlake on Friday, August 10th

Free Movie Night at The Shoppes: Wizard of Oz

The Shoppes at Westlake Village and Tifa Chocolate & Gelato are presenting a Free Outdoor Movie Night featuring The Wizard of Oz on Friday, August 10th at 8pm. The screening will take place at the front fountain outside of Tifa.

Tifa will be handing out special treats during the screening of the movie. Guests should be sure to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

All ages welcome! Come early to secure a seat, grab dinner to-go from one of the Shoppes restaurants, and get ready for a perfect summer evening with the family.

Location: 30770 Russell Ranch Rd., Westlake Village

http://shoppesatwestlakevillage.com/outdoor-movie-night-the-wizard-of-oz

Humane Society of Ventura County Birthday Bash & Open House in Ojai on June 9th

Stop by the Humane Society of Ventura County between 10-3 on Saturday, June 9, 2018 to celebrate 86 years of service to Ventura County. Get a behind the scenes peek at the facility, interact with animals, tour the kennels and clinic, meet the staff, and learn about different volunteer opportunities. Bring the whole family to enjoy refreshments, participate in a treasure hunt and learn more about how YOU can make a difference in the lives of animals in need!

Humane Educator, Robin Satnick, will have a variety of activities for children along with information on responsible pet ownership. Our Humane Officers will be on hand to give you a look at the responsibilities and duties of protecting animals throughout the county. We are pleased to welcome back Firefly Ceramics and their Tiles for Tails program. For a $25 donation benefiting our new kennels, you can design your own tile that will be permanently displayed on site here at the Shelter. 

What would a visit to a shelter be without the main attraction—the animals! There will be a full house of critters available for adoption; you never know when you are going to meet your new best friend!

When: Saturday June 9th from 10-3

Where: Humane Society of Ventura County. 402 Bryant St. in Ojai. Call 805-646-6505 for more information or visit www.hsvc.org/86th_birthday_bash_open_house.

Arbor Earth Day Event at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden on Saturday, April 28, 2018

The Conejo Chinese Cultural Association (CCCA) Youth Project will host an Earth Day celebration at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 1-4pm to increase awareness of natural grown native plants.

Activities will include distributing local grown plants free of charge to participants, demonstrating the paper making process where you can create your own paper from recycled materials; face painting and paper folding.

The event will take place at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden's Kids' Adventure Garden, located at Jeaunine Dr. Thousand Oaks. Free Admission.

Conejo Chinese Cultural Association website: www.ccca-tocs.org/beta.

New Venture Ventura County Event at Cal Lutheran Thousand Oaks on May 5, 2018

New Venture Ventura County

Supporting the Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

New Venture Ventura County (NVVC) showcases student entrepreneurs from grade school to grad school. The event, free and open to the public, will take place on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 10am to 1pm.

The event includes:

• 6th Annual New Venture Challenge Student Entrepreneur Expo and Pitch Competition
• Makerspace Expo showcasing some of the cool things students and community members do at local Makerspaces
• Coding Bootcamp Demo designed to better prepare students for college college degrees and careers in IT

More information at www.newventurevc.com.

JPL Hosts "A Ticket to Explore" Public Event the Weekend of June 9-10, 2018 (SOLD OUT)

(SOLD OUT!)

"A Ticket to Explore JPL” is a special weekend when JPL opens its doors to the public and displays all the ways they are  exploring the solar system and beyond. Advance tickets are required to this event on June 9-10, 2018 from 8:30 am to 4 pm.

Tickets are free, but limited, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning April 7, 2018 starting at 9 a.m. at https://explore.jpl.nasa.gov. Maximum number of tickets per requestor is five and must be reserved for specific names.

At "Explore JPL," visitors will have the opportunity to see, among other things, a life-sized model of InSight -- the next mission to Mars, scheduled to launch in May -- and Mars rovers, plus JPL's machine shop, where precise parts are made for spacecraft. This event coincides with the 60thanniversary of NASA. The agency was created in 1958.

Although children under two do not require a ticket, experiences at the event are not intended for very young guests.

More information available at www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/special-events.php.