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We have some nice little local theatres and production companies. Check their websites periodically to see what's showing! Everyone loves live theatre!
Channel Islands Harbor celebrates the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale with its 14th Annual Celebration of the Whales. Each winter, these enchanting whales migrate through the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel on their way to the lagoons of Mexico, where the females will give birth. Daily whale watching excursions from the Channel Islands National Park will provide sightseers with the best opportunities for viewing the whales as they travel south. Excursions begin Dec. 26 and run through Apr. 10, 2010.
Businesses at Channel Islands Harbor offering these sight-seeing excursions include Channel Islands Sportfishing, (805) 382-1612, and Island Packers, (805) 382-1779. For more information, visit www.channelislandsharbor.org.
Breastfeeding can be amazing, joyful, and even challenging ... come with your questions and concerns. Support can make all the difference in learning to breastfeed or overcoming challenges. We are here weekly, just drop in. We are in same parking lot as Santino's Pizza, near Ventura College.
Our mission is to create and provide support and solutions that enhance school readiness for children ages prenatal to five and their families.
Building Blocks Ages 0-2. Reading, playing, talking and spending quality time with your child are the building blocks to healthy development. Join us on Mondays and Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am.
Learning Time Ages 2.5-4. Children engage in creative letter, number, shape, and color activities. Tuesday 9:30˜11:30 am, Wednesday 9:30-11:30 am.
NEW! Movin' and Groovin'/Kids in the Kitchen Ages 2.5-4. Children participate in activities that focus on healthy choices and lifestyles. Come join us! Thursday 1:00-2:00 pm. (Alternates weekly)
Literacy & Me Ages 3.5-5 Children and parents participate in a month long series of classes on a variety of topics to help prepare for kindergarten. Tuesday 1:00-3:00 pm, Thursday 9:30-11:30 am.
Discovering Math and Science Ages 3.5-5.
Infant Massage Ages 0-2. Parents will learn how to use massage to further the emotional bond with their infants along with improving parent/child communication and learning skills. Call for class schedule.
Baby Sign Language Ages 0-2. This class will enable children to be active communicators at an earlier age, by teaching them basic sign language. Children will more quickly be able to understand and communicate with the world around them. Call for class schedule.
Parent Time Parents of children 0-5. Join us for scrapbooking and other fun activities. Find the answers to your parenting questions through discussion with other parents. Childcare provided. Monday 11:30 am-12:45 pm. Every 4th Monday of the month.
Family Fun Nights Ages 0-5. Join us for pizza and a new workshop each month - on a variety of topics - to help support you in your role as your child's first teacher. Free childcare. 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. (Call for dates and locations.)
Please check out our website calendar for more
Open Groups with a safe and supportive environment.
Facilitated by therapists and women who have had similar experiences.
If you are in or out of a domestic violence relationship and are looking for solutions, we invite you to participate.
Schedule
Oxnard - Every Wednesday 5-6:30pm
Santa Paula - Every Monday 3-5pm
Thousand Oaks - Every Thursday 6-8pm
Little feet learn tap and jazz FUNdamentals, rhythm and small motor skills to energetic music. Course code: 25539
Children can often feel like the only kid who's ever been through a divorce. A group setting can be a great way for kids to learn they are not alone in their experiences or feelings. Through fun activities, kids can learn creative ways to express their feelings and take comfort in relating to their peers.
This group is facilitated by Rian Schoeffling, a marriage and family therapist intern supervised by Kathleen Buckley MFT #30759.
Camarillo La Leche League: meets on the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. in Building F, Suite 160, at Camarillo Health Care District, 3639 Las Posas Road in Camarillo. We also offer an evening meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in building H, suite 191, at Camarillo Health Care District.
Oxnard Le Leche League: meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10am.
Ventura Le Leche League: meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10am.
All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our meetings or call one of our Leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome at our meetings.
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Support groups for autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, special needs, NICU, g-tube/j-tube, mental/physical challenges. See website for calendar of support groups, activities, and events.
Ladies Night! Ladies climb for $5 after 6pm.
Please visit our website for class dates and times.
Your first class is free! Award-winning, non-competitive program designed so that kids will succeed! Children 6 weeks - 13 years of age develop strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and social skills through music, dance, relays, games, unique rides, gymnastics and FUN!
Discover your latin side. Get fit to a Latin beat.
Each week young readers meet the author's characters (through creative crafts and activities) as found in his innovative picture books such as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?"
Big interactive inflatables in a safe, secure, and air-conditioned indoor arena. You and your family are bound to have a great time! Don't forget your socks!
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$10 FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS.
CLIMBING, HOT CHOCOLATE AND S'MORES!
Bell Arts Factory's after-school and Saturday art programs provide a creative and nurturing environment for children to engage in art-making experiences. These free classes allow youth to enjoy a variety of artistic media, interact with others, and build self-confidence.
We welcome all, and the day's program may include painting, drawing, Native American crafts, recyclable art, mixed media or drama. There is an emphasis on multicultural lessons, which demonstrates there are many different peoples who contribute to our world of art.
Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 to 5:00 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Learn the Chinese Martial Art and system of low-intensity exercise often referred to as moving meditation.
T'ai Chi strives to calm the mind, reduces stress, and helps to maintain good health, vitality and improve balance and coordination.
"To provide a safe, fun place for teens to grow with each other and have the community to ensure success for all."
Hip Hop classes 6-weeks $60.00 begin Tues. Feb. 16 at 6 PM
Research shows that women breastfeed longer when they have group support, and we offer this support. Led by a registered nurse and certified lactation counselor, you may ask questions, share advice, or just listen in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The group is drop-in format and is free of charge. Join us for coffee, tea, snacks, and support. Groups meet every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Breastfeeding Resource Center. For more information or help breastfeeding please call 805/667-2838.
Open Groups with a safe and supportive environment.
Facilitated by therapists and women who have had similar experiences.
If you are in or out of a domestic violence relationship and are looking for solutions, we invite you to participate.
Schedule
Oxnard - Every Wednesday 5-6:30pm
Santa Paula - Every Monday 3-5pm
Thousand Oaks - Every Thursday 6-8pm
The freshest of produce, flowers, eggs, nuts, honey and potted plants available direct to the consumer from California farmers. Open year-round, rain or shine!
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Learn folk and pop strums, patterns and chord progressions with Randy Covington. Students provide their own acoustic or electric guitars.
The role of being a new parent can be overwhelming at times. Become part of a caring group of parents with babies up to eight months of age. This class combines group support and education that empowers your natural abilities to parent. Learn up-to-date recommendations about infant care and development, and ways to cope with the emotional, social and physical transitions into parenthood in this on-going weekly class. Topics are varied, some have guest speakers.
Thursdays:
Intermediate adults - 3:30 - 5:00pm
Beginner children (6-14 years) - 5:00 - 6:00pm
Beginner (15yrs - adult) - 6:00 - 7:00pm
Flamenco for children and adults taught by exquisitely accomplished dancer and choreographer Pamela Lourant.
JOIN US for a free a self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums and alternative art venues on the First Friday of every month from 5 - 8 pm. Maps available at all participating venues. OUR MISSION is to show why Ventura is California's NEWEST ART CITY! Spend your day relaxing by the beach and your evenings perusing the arts in Ventura.
Parents! You need a night out! Take your spouse or group of friends out to a night of comedy at the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club in the Ventura Harbor Village. You will laugh so hard and forget all about your 2 year old's tantrums or your teen's attitude. See website for comedians performing.
Showtimes:
Fridays 8pm
Saturdays 7pm & 9pm.
Sundays 7pm
Stop in to Dream Dinners to have a Taste of several items from our current menu. Learn about a revolutionary new way to create healthy, homemade dinners for your family while saving both time and money! You can't go wrong!
Ventura Improv Company performs comedy improv every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm. Our schedule is updated regularly with our full menu of shows, workshops, special events and more. Shows typically last about 1 hour, 45 minutes. Concessions (soft drinks, coffee, candy and cookies) are available at the box office before the show and during intermission.
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Fun classes that incorporate play and creativity to nurture focus and self-confidence in children.
Come experience a full length class to enhance comfort in pregnancy while preparing body and mind for birth. For all stages of pregnancy; prior experience not needed.
Meet Daisy Girl Scout and her garden of friends as you plant a seed of friendship and complete your first fun patch, games and others crafts! Call (805) 658-4726 to register or if you already have an account, visit www.cityofventura.net/eRecreation
March 6th from 10am-5pm &
March 7th from 10-4pm
Gems - Exhibits - Raffle Prizes - Minerals - Dealers - Silent Auctions - Fossils - Demonstrations - Plant Sale - Jewelry - Kids' Activities - Flea Market.
Make a friendship bracelet, design stationary, create a code, and design paper flowers as you create the value of friendships. Call (805) 658-4726 to register or if you already have an account, visit www.cityofventura.net/eRecreation
The event consists of 10 growers in the Carpinteria Valley that will be opening their greenhouses and nurseries for short 30 minute tours from 11 am to 4pm. This event is Free and Open to the Public. There is no set itinerary - pick and choose which growers to visit and go! Each grower will be showcasing different products. For more information go to www.carpinteriagreenhousetours.com
Kid's Circle (for children who have a loved one with cancer)
Date: 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month
Facilitator: Ruth Lever, Ph.D., The Wellness Community
Bring your friends and join us for a djammin' good time. Lisa Beck will teach a new Multicultural RHYTHM, DANCE & SONG each month. Wonderful desserts and teas served each class. 10% off your entire purchase (Don't forget we have very unique gifts and FREE gift wrapping) and too many surprises to mention, all included in the price of admission!
Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Clinics are FREE "How-To Clinics" on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month at all participating Lowe's Home Improvement stores. Children must be accompanied by an adult. They will enjoy constructing various fun wood projects using real tools.
Learn the basics of how to createextraordinary designer cupcakes. Course code: 25623 Call (805) 658-4726 to register or if you already have an account, visit www.cityofventura.net/eRecreation
Come meet Gwen King and learn more about this new class series for children ages 6 - 11. Gwen has taught singing and creative drama to children for over 15 years. Each week the children will explore a different topic through various activities, including games, crafts, creative drama, story and song. Themes explored include, We're All Connected, An Attitude of Gratitude, and Listening to Your Inner Voice.
Classes held:
Sat. March 20th - May 8th from 9:30am - 10:30am. and
Tues March 16th - April 20th from 4:30pm - 5:30pm
(No class April 3rd, April 6th, or May 1st)
Art Center of Ojai, 113 S. Montgomery St. Ojai, CA. 93023
Class fee is $105.00 plus a $10.00 Materials Fee
(Register by March 13th and receive $10.00 off)
Draw wonderful characters with cartoon master, Mr. Scott.
Course code: 25504
Raising a relative or friend's child? This support group may be for you!
*in partnership with the Moorpark & Ventura Community Colleges' Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE)*
For some, it may come in the form of a startling midnight phone call. "I'm sorry ma'am/sir, but your sister/cousin/best friend has been arrested. Please pick up his/her children." For others, it might happen because of a tragic accident or perhaps ...a physical or mental disability, even military service prevents birth parents from raising their own children. Regardless of how the news comes or reasons behind them, those who answer the call find themselves in the same confusing whirlwind of paperwork and urgent decision making. In addition, caregivers may experience feelings of shame, anger, grief, anxiety, and concern over the child's well-being. While raising children has never been an easy task, for kinship caregivers, every day challenges become more complicated and cumbersome, and it can take its toll.
Our free bi-monthly Kinship Support & Resources Groups can help provide you with a safe place to explore any concerns or successes related to raising someone else's child. Learn the tools to help you get and keep your bearings along the way, because you are not alone. We are here for you. Free childcare with pre-registration.
To register or for more information, contact Mayra Almontes at 805.643.1446 ext. 125 or email at malmontes@kidsandfamilies.org.
Ventura Group: every 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-8 pm. Kids & Families Together Center at 856 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001.
Camarillo Group: every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month from 9am-11am. Camarillo Health Care District in the Dos Caminos Plaza at 3639 E. Las Posas Rd., Bldg. E, Suite 117.
Did you know most families use on average 150 disposable diapers each month? That's 4,000-6,000 disposable diapers from birth to potty training! According to Consumer Reports, parents can save $1,500-$2,000 by cloth diapering from birth to potty training. Cloth diapers are sweet, soft and easy to use!
In this workshop, you'll learn step by step how to use and launder cloth diapers; the difference between cloth diaper and cover styles; what to buy and how many; how to deal with common problems from leaks to odors; and how to make it easy for everyone in your family to cloth diaper baby. You'll have the opportunity to touch and explore a wide variety of covers, accessories, all-in-one diapers, pocket diapers, prefold diapers, fitted diapers and contour diapers. Drop-ins welcome!
Families travel on a magical adventure through West Africa and beyond! Bring your drums, bells and shakers or play on ours. Everyone is welcomed to join in the experience, please
RSVP as soon as possible, this class fills fast! NO TWO CLASSES ARE EVER ALIKE!
The 2010 season auditions are open to student vocal and instrumental performers from the greater Ventura County area. Students may register by sending an application to tophilharmonic@gmail.com. Any piece for instrument or voice and orchestra is acceptable repertoire for the audition. Applications must include name, instrument, address (both postal and email) phone, age, school attending and the name of the current music teacher. Music teachers in the area are invited to register their eligible students as well. There is a $30.00 registration fee for each audition. Applications must be received by March 15.
Free Art Activities for the Whole Family, ages 5 and up., which are different every month, and are usually tied to the current exhibitions at the Museum. All exhibitions also have an interactive component for children, which kids can visit during the Sunday Family Time, as well as doing the arts and crafts projects.
Did you know most families use on average 150 disposable diapers each month? That's 4,000-6,000 disposable diapers from birth to potty training! According to Consumer Reports, parents can save $1,500-$2,000 by cloth diapering from birth to potty training. Cloth diapers are sweet, soft and easy to use!
In this workshop, you'll learn step by step how to use and launder cloth diapers; the difference between cloth diaper and cover styles; what to buy and how many; how to deal with common problems from leaks to odors; and how to make it easy for everyone in your family to cloth diaper baby. You'll have the opportunity to touch and explore a wide variety of covers, accessories, all-in-one diapers, pocket diapers, prefold diapers, fitted diapers and contour diapers. Drop-ins welcome!
Stay after for Prenatal Breastfeeding Class @ 7:00. Call Renee for more info and to RSVP for this class. (805) 667-2115
Learn how this tuition-free K-8 public school is changing the way students learn.
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