Memorial Day Event at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley on May 27, 2024

Visit the Reagan Library this Memorial Day to honor the fallen men and women who served in the United States Military. The program will include live musical entertainment by harpist Thomas Baker, a flyover by the Tiger Squadron (weather permitting), a Color Guard, an Invocation by Naval Base Ventura County Command Chaplain Aristotle Rivera, and the following speakers:

Remarks by Captain Robert Kimnach III, Commanding Officer, Naval Base Ventura County
Remarks by Tony Cordero, Gold Star Family Member
Keynote Remarks by Patricia Blassie, Gold Star Family Member

This event will be held outdoors by the Reagan Library’s Gold Star Family Memorial. All Memorial Day programming is free to attend.  Admission rates apply to view the Reagan Museum, Air Force One Pavilion, and the library’s latest exhibit, Defending America & The Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI.

Once the main parking lot is full, guests will be directed to park on Presidential Drive. Complimentary shuttles will be running to bring guests to the Reagan Library.

Music starts at 9:00 a.m. and the main program starts at 10 a.m.

For more information, please call (805) 522-2977.

www.reaganfoundation.org/programs-events/events-calendar/memorial-day-commemoration-at-the-reagan-library-2024

Annual Huck Finn Fishin' Derby at Rancho Simi Community Park on April 27, 2024

The Annual Huck Finn Fishin’ Derby is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.. Little ones will be hooked on fishing fun while scanning the water for the biggest and best fish to catch. The derby will be held along the banks of the two-and-one-half acre lake at Rancho Simi Community Park. Parents are advised to bring their children to the lake as early as possible to ensure a great spot. For safety reasons, no spinners/lures allowed. The lagoon will be stocked with over 1,500 pounds of fish before the event.

The annual event is open to boys and girls 15 years of age and younger. Rain or shine, the fishing event goes on.  Open to the public.  Visit www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/fishing_derby.php for more information.

2024 Conejo Recreation & Park District Summer Concerts in the Park - May through September

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer! The Conejo Recreation & Park District Summer Concerts in the Park is back again in 2024.

Jackets or sweaters are recommended as the weather often cools during the latter part of the event. Concert-goers are asked to leave pets at home. Concerts are FREE and open to the public.

Location: Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks
(off Gainsborough Road, at the intersection of Dover and Hendrix Avenues)

Time: All concerts begin promptly at 5:00pm and conclude at 7:00pm. Parking is offsite only; onsite parking is limited and reserved for cars with handicap placards.

The Lineup:

• Memorial Day Monday, May 27: Britain’s Finest - The Complete Beatles Experience

• Thursday, July 4: Hot August Night - The Ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute

• Sunday, July 21: Savor - Santana Tribute Band

• Sunday, August 11: Blank Space - Taylor Swift Tribute

• Labor Day Monday, September 2: The Spazmatics

NOTE: Artists subject to change. Concert information: www.crpd.org/events/summer-concerts-in-the-park

2024 Camarillo Community Band Summer Concerts in the Park on Thursdays, July 11 to August 1

The Camarillo Community Band's 2024 Summer Concert Series is planned at Constitution Park, Carmen Drive at Paseo Camarillo on July 11, 18, 25 and August 1.

Performances will start at 7:00pm (and end at approximately 8:30 pm). Free admission. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic dinners while enjoying the show.

Additionally, the band will perform in the Memorial Day service at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park at 11am on May 27, 2023.

camarillocommunityband.com

Ojai Art Center Presents Its 47th Annual Art in the Park Event on May 25-26, 2024

The Ojai Art Center hosts its 47th annual Art in the Park celebration on Memorial Day weekend, May 25th and 26th, 2024, from 10am to 5pm.

Art in the Park is an annual tradition started in 1977 by local artists at the Ojai Art Center to give artists a place to sell their work during Memorial Day weekend. Nestled amongst the oaks in beautiful Libbey Park, a natural setting is created to showcase the rich mixture of works in a variety of mediums. Art in the Park has enjoyed a long tradition of displaying quality art. Presented by the Ojai Art Center, the oldest non-profit art center in California, the festival attracts artists from near and far. The relaxed atmosphere and approachable artists draws crowds (between 3,000 – 5,000) from Ojai and neighboring communities.

The Ojai Art Center is the oldest multi-purpose nonprofit art center in California, has been providing a place for the arts and art-related activities for more than 80 years. Everyone is invited to browse, meet the artists, grab a bite and enjoy the weekend in Libbey Park. Free admission. For more information, visit www.ojaiartcenter.org/artinthepark.html.

Easter Sunrise Service at Pierce Brothers Westlake Village on Sunday, March 31, 2024

Easter sunrise services are offered to the general public by Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park on March 31, 2024 beginning at 6:00 a.m. The service takes place in the parking lot of the main building at 5600 Lindero Canyon Road in Westlake Village. This is a nondenominational service and is sponsored by the Conejo Valley Interfaith Association.

The event includes worship leaders from the New Hope Lutheran Church of Agoura and the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Westlake Village. There will be live music, light refreshments, and a beautiful dove release.

The Easter Sunrise Service is free and open to the public. For more information and directions, call Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park at (818) 889-0902.

www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/westlake-village/pierce-brothers-valley-oaks-griffin-memorial-park-mortuary-crematory/4800

Easter Event at the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, March 16, 2024

The Easter Bunny is coming to the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 11am to 5pm. Event to feature dancing, games, crafts and more in Center Court. www.facebook.com/svtowncenter

Tiny Porch Concerts Summer Series May through August at Peter Strauss Ranch in Agoura

Tiny Porch Concerts presents its 2024 Summer Series at Peter Strauss Ranch.

These concerts are open to the public and open to all ages. Admission is FREE (however, a suggested $20 donation goes a long way to help us support the great work of the Santa Monica Mountains Fund).

Special reserved VIP tickets available. $60 VIP Ticket includes a beer, wine, and cheese reception an hour before the music begins and a chair waiting for you in the theater!

For tickets: www.tinyporchconcerts.com

Tiny Porch Concerts is a non-profit 501c3 dedicated to the local National Parks and the artists that perform.  We thank you for your continued support.

Lineup is as follows (concerts start at 5pm):

Sunday, May 12 - The Accidentals and Jems

Sunday, June 9 -Manda Mosher with Dead Rock Wes

Sunday, July 14 - Mary Scholtz and Adam Ezra

Sunday, August 11 - The Riverside and The Salty Suites

Tiny Porch Concerts is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to the arts and preserving the Santa Monica Mountains.

Pollinator Palooza at Barranca Vista Park in Ventura on Saturday, May 18, 2024

The City of Ventura presents the 2nd Annual Pollinator Palooza family event at Barranca Vista Park, 7050 Ralston Street on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10am to 2pm. Event is free of charge.

Enjoy arts & crafts activities, learn about native plants & pollinators, explore educational booths, tour the Cornucopia Garden, come dressed up for the Pollinator Parade.

www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1723/Events

Free Photos with Santa, Toy Drive and Winter Wonderland at Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks December 9, 10, 16 and 17

Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks Hosts Toy Drive & Winter Wonderland Event

Bring along your loved ones and meet Santa Claus at the Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks during their yearly toy drive and Winter Wonderland celebration on December 9, 10, 16, and 17. Join in all the festive fun from 10 am to 4 pm each day.

After taking a free photo with Santa, stick around for Christmas-themed coloring and games. Then, experience the magic as Hollywood Storage Center morphs into a Winter Wonderland! Santa's weather elves predict intermittent snowfall throughout each day of the event.

New, unwrapped toys will be gathered and donated to Play Conejo, the charitable division of the Conejo Recreation & Park District, which will then be distributed directly to low-income children in our neighborhood. While donations are appreciated, they are not a requirement for participation in the photo sessions and activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community while having some holiday fun.

About Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks
Situated at 3425 Old Conejo Road, a half-mile off the 101 Freeway at Wendy Drive, Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks is a locally owned enterprise committed to offering a superior space for the things you cherish.

For more information about this event, call 805-804-5432 or visit HollywoodStorageCenter.com.