Relay for Life of Conejo Valley Planned for Saturday, October 5, 2024

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Conejo Valley event is a life-changing experience that gives everyone in their community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, Remember loved ones lost, and Fight Back against the disease.  The 2024 event will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 7:30 am to 8 pm at California Lutheran University’s Memorial Field, 141 Memorial Pkwy, Thousand Oaks.

The goal of the event is to raise funds and awareness for cancer treatment and research

Visit www.relayforlife.org/conejovalleyca to learn more and sign up.

Thousand Oaks Library LibCon Pop Culture Convention on Saturday/Sunday, August 10-11, 2024

The Thousand Oaks Library LibCon Pop Culture Convention will take place on Saturday, August 10, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday, August 11, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Pre-register for the event to get exclusive updates and an opportunity to win a special LibCon pin! Free tote bags and lanyards will be available to attendees while supplies last. Learn more at www.tolibrary.org/libcon

The Libcon events lineup is as follows:

Saturday, August 10:

Badge Ribbons

Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Throughout the Library

Win unique and colorful badge ribbons by participating in programs and completing activities. Add the ribbons to your LibCon badge to show off your fan-tastic feats!

Don't Just Stand There Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Throughout the Library

Discover all the cool corners of LibCon as you look for cardboard cutouts of your favorite characters! Complete the search to earn a special badge ribbon and the chance to win a $20 Book Sale Gift Card from the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.

Artist Alley

Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area

Walk down an alley of local Artists selling goods related to geek culture! Things for sale include prints, buttons, key chains, comics, and more! Some artists will be offering free portfolio reviews.

Exhibitors

Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • GRB Mural Area

Stop by some of our local business and organization booths for giveaways and more! Participating organizations can be found on our Exhibitors page.

Kazu Kibuishi Author Talk

Saturday, August 10 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Community Room

Kazu Kibuishi is the writer and artist of the New York Times Bestselling Amulet graphic novel series.

Gundam Model Building Class

Saturday, August 10 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room

Learn the basics steps of how to build your own Gundam model. Participants will get to take home one Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam model kit, a par of hobby nippers, and a Gundam marker. For ages 11+. Registration required.

Painting TTRPG Miniatures

Saturday, August 10 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Teen Space

Try your hand at painting tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) miniatures! Choose from 17 designs of heroes and monsters.

Food Trucks

Saturday, August 10 • 11:30 am – 2:00 pm • GRB Library Parking Lot

Stop by our visiting food trucks to purchase lunch or a tasty treat before diving back into the con! Saturday, we will have Okamoto and Kona Ice available, and Sunday will feature Kona Ice, Cinnabon, and Mister Softee.

Kazu Kibuishi Book Signing

Saturday, August 10 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • GRB Mural Area

Directly after the author talk, Kazu Kibuishi will be available to sign books. Books can either be brought from home or purchased at the Friends of the Library Table.

501st Legion

Saturday, August 10 • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Throughout the Library

The 501st Legion is an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating Star Wars by creating and using quality costumes that portray the villainous, morally ambiguous, or non-partisan characters from the Star Wars universe.

Anime Lounge

Saturday, August 10 • 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room

Take a break from the crowds to relax and watch some anime. Open to all ages with parental consent. A list of anime titles, their US ratings, and scheduled times will be displayed outside the room.

Ultimate Geek Trivia Showdown

Saturday, August 10 • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • GRB Community Room

Come with your team of 2-5 to compete in the ultimate geek trivia showdown for a chance to win a $50 Target gift card! Registration required.

Inkarnate Map Building Demo

Saturday, August 10 • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Teen Space

Join us for a demo on how to build a fantasy map online using Inkarnate!

Cosplay MasqueRave

Saturday, August 10 • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Community Room

Half dance party, half fashion show—come dance your heart out and showcase your cosplay skills! The audience will vote for the best cosplayer of the afternoon, who will win a $100 gift card prize.

Sunday, August 11:

Badge Ribbons

Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • Throughout the Library

Win unique and colorful badge ribbons by participating in programs and completing activities. Add the ribbons to your LibCon badge to show off your fan-tastic feats!

Don't Just Stand There Scavenger Hunt

Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • Throughout the Library

Discover all the cool corners of LibCon as you look for cardboard cutouts of your favorite characters! Complete the search to earn a special badge ribbon and the chance to win a $20 Book Sale Gift Card from the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.

Artist Alley

Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area

Walk down an alley of local Artists selling goods related to geek culture! Things for sale include prints, buttons, key chains, comics, and more! Some artists will be offering free portfolio reviews.

Exhibitors

Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Mural Area

Stop by some of our local business and organization booths for giveaways and more! Participating organizations can be found on our Exhibitors page.

Food Trucks

Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Library Parking Lot

Stop by our visiting food trucks to purchase lunch or a tasty treat before diving back into the con! Saturday, we will have Okamoto and Kona Ice available, and Sunday will feature Kona Ice, Cinnabon, and Mister Softee.

501st Legion

Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Throughout the Library

The 501st Legion is an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating Star Wars by creating and using quality costumes that portray the villainous, morally ambiguous, or non-partisan characters from the Star Wars universe.

Lego Free Play

Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Children's Program Room

Attendees of all ages are welcome to come join us and show off their building skills! Large and small Lego blocks will be available.

Virtual Reality

Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Teen Space

Check out Oculus Go and Oculus Quest. You can also try 10-minute sessions at the library to explore new worlds.

LibCon Lounge

Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Teen Space

Head to the LibCon Lounge for casual drawing activities, board games, and video games. Create your own comics or drawings, play games with friends, or hang out and read.

Anime Lounge

Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room

Take a break from the crowds to relax and watch some anime. Open to all ages with parental consent. A list of anime titles, their US ratings, and scheduled times will be displayed outside the room.

Aiden Thomas Author Talk

Sunday, August 11 • 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm • GRB Community Room

Aiden Thomas is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Cemetery Boys.

Aiden Thomas Book Signing

Sunday, August 11 • 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm • GRB Mural Area

Directly after the author talk, Aiden Thomas will be available to sign books. Books can either be brought from home or purchased at the Friends of the Library Table.

Button Making

Sunday, August 11 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • GRB Teen Space

Create buttons out of graphic novel and book pages.

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Sunday, August 11 • 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Community Room

Competitors will face each other in one-on-one matches in an elimination style tournament to determine the top 3 players. Registration required. For ages 13+. Free play open to all ages with parental consent. 

St. Paschal Baylon Presents Conejo Fall Fest in Thousand Oaks October 18-20, 2024

The annual St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church Fall Fest is planned for Friday through Sunday, October 18-20, 2024 at 155. E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.

There will be approximately numerous carnival rides, games, free live entertainment, a variety of food options, boutique, beer garden, “Sweet Shop,” raffle, and more!

Hours of operation are 5 pm - 11 pm on Friday, 2 pm - 11 pm on Saturday and 1 - 9 pm on Sunday. All are welcome and admission and parking are free! For more information and to purchase discounted ride tickets and festival dollars in September, visit www.spbfestival.com.

22nd Annual Margarita MixOff & More in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, September 26, 2024

The 22nd Annual Margarita MixOff and More presented by Soroptimist International of the Conejo is planned for Thursday, September 26, 2024 at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the event. Admission gets you tickets to taste margaritas and appetizers. Beer, wine and soft drinks included. Ages 21+ only.

Soroptimist International of the Conejo is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization that raises funds to help provide services for women and girls in the Conejo Valley and around the world.  The Soroptimist mission is “improving the lives of women and girls in the local community and throughout the world enabling them to take control of their lives and live their dreams.”

Visit www.siconejo.org for more information or to purchase tickets directly at www.siconejo.org/margarita-mixoff-is-back.

Los Robles Greens is located at 299 South Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.

2024 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular and Other Fun Events in Thousand Oaks

The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, coordinated by the Conejo Recreation and Park District, The City of Thousand Oaks and other local sponsors, takes place on the hill behind the Hillcrest Center of the Arts in Thousand Oaks. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., with a great view from Janss Marketplace and The Oaks mall parking lots and surrounding areas!  Patriotic music simulcast by KHAY 100.7 FM.

Other 4th of July activities in Thousand Oaks include the following:

Pancake Breakfast $5.00/person at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park, from 8:00-11:00am, Pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice served.

Home Run Derby
Borchard Community Park – Field #2
Test your skill with a bat for only $5! Registration taken 8:30-10:30am; the swinging starts at 9:00am! Divisions: Men’s Open 16+, Women’s Open 16+, Men’s Masters 40+; awards are presented! Information/rules: 805-495-4674

SENIOR Home Run Derby - 9:00am-11:00am,
Borchard Community Park – Field #1
Presented by the Goebel Center; onsite Registration & Check-In starts at 8:30am. Men’s and women’s divisions plus age group categories; trophies are awarded! $5/person. Information: 805-381-2744

Community Pools at CLU & NPHS

Open Swim Afternoon! - FREE Noon-4:00pm  
Free open swim at the Community Pool at CLU and the Newbury Park High School pool from noon to 4pm! Stop by for a cool time! Wear sunscreen!

Concert in the Park at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue at 5pm - Featurss Hot August Nights - A Neil Diamond Tribute.

www.crpd.org/fourth

2024 Janss Marketplace Summer Concert Series on Wednesday Nights, June 19 to July 31

Mark your calendars for the free Janss Marketplace Summer Concerts every Wednesday from June 19 through July 31, 2024 (except there is no concert on July 3, the day before the July 4th Spectacular at Janss Marketplace). Concerts are 6-8PM.

No reservations or tickets needed. Limited free seating provided at the outdoor concerts. 

The 2024 Lineup:
 
June 19: K-Tel All Stars (Hits of the 70s) - Main Fountain

June 26: Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) - Food Court

July 10: Live From Earth (Pat Benatar Tribute) - Main Fountain

July 17: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute) - Food Court

July 24: The Dirty Lowdown (70s/80s Hits) - Main Fountain

July 31: Lose Your Illusion (Guns N’ Roses Tribute) - Food Court

More info at www.janssmarketplace.com. Janss Marketplace is located at Moorpark Road & Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks.

AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 Hosts Summer Movie Camp June through August 2024

AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 and other AMC theatres are hosting $3 movies on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am and 2pm for its Summer Movie Camp, June 24 to August 14, 2024. The lineup is as follows:

• June 24 and 26: Minions: The Rise of Gru

• July 1 and 3: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax

• July 8 and 10: Sing

• July 15 and 17: Sing 2

• July 22 and 24: The Secret Life of Pets

• July 29 and 31: Migration

• August 5 and 7: Despicable Me 2

• August 12 and 14: Despicable Me 3

More info at www.amctheatres.com/events/summer-movie-camp.

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Event at Janss Marketplace on Thursday, July 4, 2024

The public is invited to the best FREE Conejo Valley July 4th community celebration and fireworks viewing at Janss Marketplace. The event, which begins at 5 p.m., features live music, children’s entertainment, and food booths. The patriotic holiday celebration finale fireworks at 9 p.m. are presented by Conejo Recreation and Park District and City of Thousand Oaks.

Entry is free to the July 4th event activities and fireworks viewing area on the rooftop at Janss Marketplace, located at 275 North Moorpark Road East in Thousand Oaks. Bring folding chairs and arrive early to ensure access to the shopping center’s rooftop event area.

THREE NEW TICKET OPTIONS THIS YEAR in addition to free general admission:

• Free Admission (as in prior years) - wristband and rooftop access at 5pm; wristband pickup at fountain area

• $10 Early Bird Access - wristband access at 3pm at the fountain area, 4pm access to rooftop deck, kids four and under are free

• $30 Reserved Ticket - wristband access at 3pm in the fountain area, 4pm access to rooftop deck, $10 food voucher per ticket at participating restaurants, access to reserved area, high-top tables, space for lawn chairs and blankets; kids 4 and under free

• $120 Reserved Bundle Four-Pack + Parking - receive 4 wristbands, pickup at 3pm, access to rooftop at 4pm, 4 $10 food vouchers, reserved parking on Level 3 of parking garage, access to reserved area, high-top tables, space for lawn chairs and blankets; kids 4 and under free

Visit janssmarketplace.com/events/4th-of-july-fireworks-spectacular to RSVP

Conejo Uncorked Charity Wine & Food Festival on Thursday, October 10, 2024

Conejo Uncorked - A Wine Festival by The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the best in food and wine that Conejo Valley has to offer. Enjoy live entertainment, a silent auction, and a variety of local restaurant and wine vendors. Attendees will receive a limited edition tasting wine glass (while supplies last). Whether you’re into sweet or savory, red or white wine, we’ve got you covered!

Early-bird, general admission pricing is $45 until August 10th, and $55 thereafter. There's also reserved seating for 10 people for $400 (limited to ten tables). Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Tickets are available now for purchase at www.conejouncorked.com.

12th Annual Thousand Oaks Kiwanis BrewFest on Sunday, August 4, 2024

The 12th Annual Kiwanis TO BrewFest will be held on Sunday, August August 4, 2024 at Conejo Creek Park North (behind the Thousand Oaks Library on Janss Road) from 2 PM to 6 PM.

Unlimited pours by breweries, wineries, and spirit vendors, unlimited food tasting from local restaurants, silent auction, and live music. NEW this year, we will have a non-alcoholic brew section! Attendees receive a limited edition BrewFest collector glass (while supplies last). Attendees will also have an opportunity to vote for The People's Choice Awards for their favorite brewery, wine, and food vendors.

Early-bird, general admission pricing is $65 until May 31st, and $75 thereafter. There's also a limited quantity VIP Experience admission for $100, which allows early entrance into the event (1 PM) and includes VIP parking.

Tickets are available now for purchase at www.tobrewfest.com.