Calendar of Events

Preschool Storytimes
Date: Every weekday
Admission Fees: Free
Special Instructions: View websites for calendar of themes.

Monday

• 10am Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo. 388-5222
• 10:30am (bilingual) & 5:30pm (English) Prueter Library, 510 Park Avenue, Port Hueneme. 486-5460
• 6:30pm H.P. Wright Library, 57 Day Rd., Ventura. 805-642-0336
• 7pm (bilingual) South Oxnard Branch Library, 4300 Saviers Rd., Oxnard, CA 93033

 

Tuesday

• 9:30am Barnes & Noble, 4820 Telephone Rd., Ventura. 339-0990
• 10am & 7pm Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo. 388-5222
• 10am Colonia Library, 1500 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard. 385-8108
• 10:30am E.P. Foster Library, 651 E. Main St., Downtown Vta. 805-648-2716
• 10:30am Prueter Library, 510 Park Ave., Port Hueneme. 486-5460
• 10:30am & 7pm, Oxnard Library, 251 S. A St., Oxnard. 385-7535
• 10:30am Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. 646-1639
• 11am Borders, 241 W. Esplanade, Oxnard. 988-6886

 

Wednesday

• 10am Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo. 388-5222
• 10:30am Prueter Library, 510 Park Ave., Port Hueneme. 486-5460
• 10:30am Blanchard Library, 119 North 8th St., Santa Paula. 525-3615
• 10:30am Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. 646-1639
• 3:30pm H.P. Wright Library, 57 Day Rd., Ventura. 805-642-0336

 

Thursday

• 10am Colonia Library, 1500 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard.
• 5pm South Oxnard Branch Library, 4300 Saviers Rd., Oxnard, CA 93033
• 7pm (bilingual) Oxnard Library, 251 South A St., Oxnard. 385-7535

Friday

• 7pm (American Sign Language) Barnes & Noble, 4820 Telephone Rd., Ventura. 339-0990

Ongoing Support Groups
Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center
Date: Every Mon, Tues, Wed, Th and Fri
Ages: All Admission Fees: Free

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.

Reading Instruction for Adults
Ventura County Libraries
Date: Every Mon, Tues, Wed and Th
Ages: Adults Admission Fees: FREE

If you know an adult who doesn't read, please tell them about this wonderful program.  Please see website for tutoring times and locations.  You can also train to be a volunteer!

Whale Watching
Channel Islands Harbor
Whale Watching Season is here
Date: Every day (Jan 5-Apr 10)
Ages: all Admission Fees: varies

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.

La Leche League Meetings
Le Leche League
Date: Every weekday
Ages: Moms & babes Admission Fees: FREE!

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.

Children's Divorce Support Group
GEC Counseling Center
Date: Every Mon from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Ages: 6-12 Admission Fees: $30 per session. A limited number of sliding scale fees are available.
Special Instructions: This group is open to both boys and girls, ages 6 -12.

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.

Pop-In Playtime at Pump It Up
Pump It Up
Date: Every Mon and Th from 10:00am to 11:30am
Ages: 6 years and under Admission Fees: only $7 per child - parents free!
Special Instructions: One parent must stay, socks, and signed waivers are required.

Big interactive inflatables in an safe, secure, and air-conditioned play arena.  You and your kids are bound to have a great time!  Don't forget your socks. Parents free!

 

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Mothers Guild FREE Breastfeeding Support Group
Mothers Guild/Renee Mandala, MA CD(DONA) CLC
Date: Every Mon from 10:30am to 11:30am
Ages: For Moms, Dads and babies Admission Fees: Donation Suggested $5- $10

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.

Free Parent & Child Classes in Camarillo
Pleasant Valley Neighborhood for Learning Resource Center
Free classes for parents and children up to five years!
Date: Every Mon, Tues, Wed, Th and Fri
Ages: Parents and Children Admission Fees: FREE
Special Instructions: Call to register

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

Free Parent & Child Classes in Oak View
Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center
Free Parent & Child Classes in Oak View
Date: Every Mon, Wed and Fri
Ages: Parents & Children Admission Fees: FREE

Please visit our website for class dates and times.

MY GYM Current Classes
MY GYM Children's Fitness Center
Date: Every day
Ages: 6 wks - 13 years

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!

Local Plays & Musicals
Date: Every Su, Mon, Tues, Wed, Th, Fri and Sa

We have some nice little local theatres and production companies.  Check their websites periodically to see what's showing!  Everyone loves live theatre! 

• Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Dr., Camarillo, 805-388-5716
• Santa Paula Theatre Center, 125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4645
• The Rubicon, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-667-2900
• Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.  (see also Cabrillo Music Theatre)

Tap & Jazz with Pam Cohen
City of Ventura
Tap & Jazz with Pam Cohen
Date: Every Mon (Jan 25-Mar 22) from 6:15pm to 7:00pm
Ages: 3-5 Admission Fees: 50
Special Instructions: No class on 2/15 & 5/31

Little feet learn tap and jazz FUNdamentals, rhythm and small motor skills to energetic music. Course code: 25539

Ladies Night at Vertical Heaven
Vertical Heaven
Date: Every Mon at 6:00pm
Admission Fees: $5

Ladies Night!  Ladies climb for $5 after 6pm.

Domestic Violence Support Group For Women
Interface Children Family Services
Date: Every Mon from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Ages: Adult Women Admission Fees: FREE

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

MOMS (Making Our Mothering Significant)
Ventura Missionary Church
Date: Every Tues from 9:15am to 11:15am
Admission Fees: $3.50 per week (speaker and craft) and $1.50 per child for child care
Special Instructions: Call for dates

MOMS meets on Tuesday, twice per month at Ventura Missionary Church.

Ventura Missionary Church is located at 500 High Point Drive (at the corner of Foothill) in Ventura. For questions or to sign up please call Sharon Parker at (805) 642-0550 ext 332

Oak View Teen Center
Ojai Valley Youth Foundation
Date: Every Tues, Wed and Th
Ages: 12-18 yrs. old Admission Fees: Free

"To provide a safe, fun place for teens to grow with each other and have the community to ensure success for all."

Family Fun Night
Pump It Up
Date: Every Tues and Wed from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: 2 - 10 years only Admission Fees: $9 per child - parents free
Special Instructions: One parent must stay, socks and signed waivers are required.

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!

 

Save $1 when you mention VenturaParent.com!

 

 

Free Youth Arts Program for Children
Bell Arts Factory
Date: Every Tues, Th and Sa
Ages: 6 to 13 Admission Fees: free

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. 

 

Zumba Classes
Ballet Academy Ventura
Fitness to Latin Beat!
Date: Every Tues from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Ages: teen/adult Admission Fees: $10/class or $40/month
Special Instructions: Fitness to Latin Beat

Discover your latin side. Get fit to a Latin beat.

S'MORES & HOT CHOCOLATE NIGHT
Vertical Heaven
Date: Every Tues from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Ages: High School and College Students Admission Fees: $10 per person / $5 IF YOU ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN THE S'MORES AND HOT CHOCOLATE AFTER 6PM
Special Instructions: Includes climbing, hot chocolate and s'mores!

$10 FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS.

CLIMBING, HOT CHOCOLATE AND S'MORES!

Gull Wings Toddler Terrific Tuesdays
Gull Wings Children's Museum
Date: Every Tues from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 2-5 Years Admission Fees: $4 Child, Under 2 FREE

Sing songs, do a craft and visit the exhibits.

 

T'ai Chi Ch'uan for Health
House of Dance
T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Date: Every Tues from 5:55pm to 6:55pm
Ages: Teen to Adult Admission Fees: $25.00 First Person 4 week session, $15.00 Each additional Family Member per 4 week session
Special Instructions: Comfortable shoes and clothes

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.

Domestic Violence Support Group For Women
Interface Children Family Services
Date: Every Wed from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Ages: Adult Women Admission Fees: FREE

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

Gull Wings Afternoon Crafts
Gull Wings Children's Museum
Date: Every Wed and Fri from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: $4, Under 2 FREE

Bring your kids to Gull Wings for afternoon crafts and admission to the museum for $4 per child (under 2 free). New climbing wall is so fun!

Class: Prepared Childbirth at CMH
Community Memorial Hospital
Date: Every Wed from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Six week course on Wednesday nights from 7:00 - 9:00pm.

Yoga x 2
yoga jones
2 Classes: 1 for parents, 1 for children ~ 2 Studio Rooms - directly across from each other ~ 2 compassionate teachers
Date: Every Wed (Jan 20-Feb 24) from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Ages: 3 - 8 yrs Admission Fees: $120 bef Jan 13/ $130 after

This is a rare opportunity for parents and children (3-8 years) to take their own yoga class at the same time! Each week the children will be led on a yoga-themed adventure. The poses and breathing techniques that they learn through games and art will correlate with the poses and breathing their parents will also practice. You and your child can soak in the wisdom of yoga in your own sacred space and then come together again to share your balanced, centered, true selves!

Breastfeeding Support Group
Community Memorial Hospital
Date: Every Wed from 10:00am to 11:30am

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.

Farmers' Markets
Date: Every Su, Wed, Th and Sa
Admission Fees: free

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!

 

Sunday

• 9am - 1pm, Ojai Certified Farmers' Market, 300 E. Matilija St., Ojai. 805-698-5555
• 10am - 2pm, Channel Islands Farmer's Market, 3600 S. Harbor Blvd., adjacent to Marine Emporium Landing Shopping Center, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard. 805-643-6458

Wednesday

• 9am - 1pm, Midtown Ventura Certified Farmer's Market, Pacific View Mall West Parking Lot, North of Sears. 805-529-6266

Thursday

• 9am - 1pm, Downtown Oxnard Farmers' Market, Plaza Park South B Street. 805-483-7960

Saturday

• 8:30am - 12pm, Downtown Ventura Certified Farmers' Market, Santa Clara & Palm St.

Baby and Me (Birth - 8 Months)
Community Memorial Hospital
Date: Every Th from 10:00am to 11:30am
Ages: birth - 8 mos. Admission Fees: $40.00 for each group of six classes, you may renew every six weeks. If you delivered at CMH you may use your coupon for one fre
Special Instructions: No pre-registration is required. Just show up with your beautiful baby.

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.

 

Beginning Nia
City of Ventura
Beginning Nia
Date: Every Th (Feb 4-Feb 25) from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: 18-Adult Admission Fees: 40

Learn all the basic moves and philosophies of this fusion fitness technique. There is no competition, only comfort and ease. Come ready to move in bare feet.

Our Lady of the Assumption Science fair and Art Exhibit
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Our Lady of the Assumption School Open House Science Fair and Art Exhibit
Date: 02/04/2010 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: all Admission Fees: none

Our Lady of the Assumption School is hosting an Open House, Science Fair and Art Exhibit on Thursday February 4th. At 9am there will be classroom visits. At 7pm there will be an Open House, Science Fair and Art Exhibit. The school is located at 3175 Telegraph Road in Ventura. For further information you may call 642-7198.

MOMS (Making Our Mothering Significant)
Community Presbyterian Church
Date: Every Th from 9:30am to 11:15am
Ages: Moms & Kids Admission Fees: $3.50 Mom + $1.50 Child
Special Instructions: To Register call Anjanette at (805) 644-4670

What to expect: speaker (related to parenting, women's issues, health, hobbies, etc). light brunch-like buffet and a really fun craft.

 

Basic Guitar Lessons
City of Ventura
Basic Guitar
Date: Every Th (Feb 4-Mar 18) from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: 9 years-Adult Admission Fees: 55
Special Instructions: No class 2/25

Learn folk and pop strums, patterns and chord progressions with Randy Covington. Students provide their own acoustic or electric guitars.

Flamenco
Ballet Academy Ventura
Discover Flamenco!
Date: Every Th
Ages: 6 years-adult

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.

Friday Night Family Fun Swim
Pleasant Valley Pool
Date: Every Fri from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Ages: all

Each Friday evening, we offer time for families to enjoy our facility only $1/person.  Try out our 65 ft. waterslide or jump through the "Wall of Water" at our outdoor splash zone.

Kidz Yoga with Lynne Thurston
yoga jones
Great one hour class for kids
Date: Every Fri from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Ages: 8 -12 yrs Admission Fees: $10
Special Instructions: Pre-registration required

Fun classes that incorporate play and creativity to nurture focus and self-confidence in children.

Comedy Improv Show
Ventura Improv Company
Date: Every Fri and Sa from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Ages: 12 and over

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.

Tickets:

• $10 each for ages 12+
• $8 for under 12
• $8 for seniors 55+
• $8 for college students or members of the military with ID
• Groups: $8 per ticket for groups of 10 or more. See additional policies about group reservations, below.

Reservations/Refunds:

• To reserve tickets, call (805) 643-5701 ext. 2, or email

Family Night / Couples Night at Vertical Heaven!
Vertical Heaven
Date: Every Fri from 5:00pm to 11:00pm
Ages: All Ages! Admission Fees: $5 per family member
Special Instructions: 3 family members minimum

• Come join us at Vertical Heaven for a family night of fun! Discover a great way for the whole family to stay connected, healthy and fit! 
• COUPLES (ROMANTIC) CLIMB TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE AFTER 6PM!

First Fridays
First Fridays Ventura
Date: The 1st Fri of every month from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: FREE

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.

 

Date Night! Adult Comedy Show
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
Date: Every Su, Fri and Sa
Admission Fees: $15 per person / exceptions will occur on special events
Special Instructions: Reservations recommended

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

 

Kid's Circle Support Group
Community Memorial Hospital
Date: Every Sa from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: kids

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

Free Craft Activity at Lakeshore
Lakeshore Learning Store
Date: Every Sa from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Ages: 3 and up

Pop into Lakeshore Learning Store near Ross in Ventura and make a craft with your child!  See website for featured weekly crafts. 

Home Depot Free Kids Workshop - Camarillo
Home Depot
Date: The 1st Sa of every month from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 5-12 years Admission Fees: FREE!!

Kids Workshops are free "How-To Clinics" offered on the first Saturday of each month between 9:00 a.m. and noon at all The Home Depot stores. Children accompanied by an adult construct projects from pre-fabricated kits. The kits are designed to be both educational and practical, and include projects such as toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons and an achievement pin.

Home Depot Free Kids Workshop - Oxnard
Home Depot
Date: The 1st Sa of every month from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 5-12 years Admission Fees: FREE!!

Kids Workshops are free "How-To Clinics" offered on the first Saturday of each month between 9:00 a.m. and noon at all The Home Depot stores. Children accompanied by an adult construct projects from pre-fabricated kits. The kits are designed to be both educational and practical, and include projects such as toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons and an achievement pin.

Tide Pool Talk
Channel Islands Visitor's Center
Tide Pool Talks!
Date: Every Su and Sa at 11:00am
Ages: All Admission Fees: FREE!
Special Instructions: Talks at 11am & 3pm

Tide Pool Talks are presented by a Park Ranger next to a constructed indoor tidepool.  This free Talk takes place inside the Channel Islands National Park Visitor's Center (Ventura Harbor Village) at the end of Spinnaker Dr.  While there, climb the observation tower, watch "Treasure in the Sea" movie, walk through the native plant garden, and check out the bookstore! Talks are at 11am & 3pm.

Pre-natal Yoga with Anyez
yoga jones
Relax and prepare for your baby with Anyez in a beautiful yoga space!
Date: Every Sa from 9:00am to 10:30am
Ages: adult Admission Fees: $15/class or package priced passes

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.

Volunteer Trail Days
Ojai Ranger District
Date: The 1st Sa of every month at 8:30am
Ages: all Admission Fees: free

 Volunteers of all ages are needed to help maintain local trails. 

 

Volunteer Trail Days - First Saturday of the Month

• Meet at Ojai Ranger Station - 8:30 am
• Bring daypack with lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, and wear sturdy shoes
• Tools & instruction will be provided
• Group will hike on one of the local trails and do basic trail maintenance
• Any questions, call Heidi Anderson, 646-4348, ext 309.

Kids Arts Free Saturday Workshops
Kids' Arts & Teen Dreams
Date: Every Sa from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 5-14 years Admission Fees: free!

Kids' Arts is an art village offering free arts classes on a drop-in basis. Every Saturday morning, children participate in hands-on art, music, movement and theater activities facilitated by professional artists. Kids' Arts programs are free!

Museum Ongoing Activities
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Date: Every Sa
Ages: all Admission Fees: Planetarium: Members free; non-members $4/person with paid admission.

Sea Stories - Sun. 11:30 - noon (free w/paid admission)

Planetarium Shows - Sat. & Sun. every hour 11am - 3pm, Wed. & Fri. 3pm

 

 

Heat Up the Night - Latin Dance
City of Ventura
Heat Up the Night - Latin Dance
Date: Every Sa (Jan 16-Feb 20) from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: 13 years - Adult Admission Fees: $45/$50 for non residents

Break a sweat while learning sensuous and steamy Latin dances taught by instructor Ed Gafford.

Weekend Scenic Train Rides
Fillmore & Western Railway
Date: Every Su and Sa from 12:00pm to 3:30pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: Adults $22, Seniors (60+) $20, Youth (4-12) $12, Children (2-3) $8, Under 2 FREE on lap. Diner purchases separate. Group rates a
Special Instructions: Reservations Required

Come join us on a 3-hour excursion through the Heritage Valley. The train departs weekends only at 12 noon and will return at 3:30 pm. Diner car available if you want to sit and purchase lunch.

 

Tasting Party at Dream Dinners
Dream Dinners - Victoria Village
Life Just Got Easier!
Date: 02/06/2010 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: Adults Admission Fees: FREE
Special Instructions: Please call 644-4478 to RSVP

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!

Meet Eric Carle
City of Ventura
Meet Eric Carle
Date: Every Tues (Feb 9-Mar 16) from 6:00pm to 6:45pm
Ages: 3-5 Admission Fees: 40
Special Instructions: No class 2/15

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?"

Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger!)
City of Ventura
Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger!)
Date: 02/09/2010 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 2-5 Admission Fees: 10

Learning fun things about your world through snacks, crafts and stories.

Kick-off your Shoes for Haiti
Kim Braget (MyStyleMaven), Christina Fabrizio (Platinum Event House) & 394 Restaurant and Lounge
Kick-off your shoes for Haiti-shoe drive
Date: 02/10/2010 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Admission Fees: $1 per pair of shoes donated for shipping costs

Got shoes just sitting in your closets collecting dust? Wanna give to the victims of the recent Haiti earthquake but you aren't sure what to give. Well dust those shoes off... and bring them to the Kick-off your Shoes for Haiti Shoe Drive!

We have all seen the devastating images in Haiti from the catastrophic destruction caused by the earthquake. I'm sure you have asked how you can contribute either monetarily or in other forms of donating. Soles4Souls (http://www.soles4souls.org/) is currently working on collecting 1,000,000 pairs of shoes for victims of the recent earthquake.

Please bring men's, women's and children's "gently worn" shoes including $1.00 per pair (used to offset the cost of shipping). You will receive 1 raffle ticket per pair of shoes that you bring to the event to be entered in a raffle for some great prizes.

 

Brought to you by 394 Restaurant and Lounge,

Kim Braget (MyStyleMaven)and

Christina Fabrizio (Platinum Event House).
Also, 394 will be extending their Happy Hour until 9pm for us!

Baby & Me Class
Ventura County Medical Center
Date: The 2nd Th of every month from 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Classes take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in the 4th floor Waiting Room (near the OB area).  Free to parents of babies 0-9 months.   Sponsored by the Motherhood First Foundation.  Call Marisa Montgomery at 655-6066 if you have questions.

Safe Kid's Day
American Red Cross of Ventura County
American Red Cross of Ventura County Hosts Safe Kid's Day
Date: 02/11/2010 from 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Ages: 7 to 12 Admission Fees: None

The American Red Cross of Ventura County hosts Safe Kid's Day to educate youths on safety education. The classes are conducted by high school teens and include First Aid, Water Safety, Fire Safety, Chocking Prevention and many more.

Women's Circle
Pulse Drumming
Date: The 2nd Fri of every month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: Girls/Women 15 yrs. & up Admission Fees: $15 - if pre-paid by Thurs. before event. $20 at the door
Special Instructions: Register on website

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!

 

 

Ventura County Autism Society Meeting
VCAS - Ventura County Autism Society
Date: The 2nd Fri of every month at 7:00pm

Childcare is provided.
Reservations are required for Childcare!
Contact Edith at 805-384-0983 ext. 852

 

 

Lowe's Build & Grow Kids Clinic
Lowe's
Date: The 2nd Sa of every month from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 5-12 Years Admission Fees: FREE!!

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.

Valentines Weekend Parent's Night Out
MY GYM Children's Fitness Center
Valentines Weekend Parent's Night Out
Date: 02/13/2010 from 5:30pm to 10:00pm
Ages: 18 mths to 10 yrs Admission Fees: Members- $30 for 4 1/2 hrs, siblings add $15, non-members are just $10 more!

Celebrate Valentine's Day (a little early) with your loved one! Leave your kids with us for hours of non-stop fun including organized games, rides, activities, and more with our caring and energetic staff. We even provide dinner!!!
Come check it out on:
Saturday, February 13th
5:30 - 10:00

Sweetheart Doubles No Tap Bowling Tournament
Ventura Bowling Center
Couples Bowling Tournament
Date: 02/13/2010 at 7:00pm
Ages: adult Admission Fees: $22 per person
Special Instructions: Check in at 6:30 - bowl at 7:00

Couples BowlingTournament Saturday Night

 

Bowl 3 games moving a pair of lanes to the right after each game. 9 pin no tap. 80% of 200 handicap used. Call for more info.

Valentines Day Cruise
Island Packers
Valentines Day Harbor Cruise!
Date: 02/14/2010 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Ages: Adult Admission Fees: Adults $26 / Seniors 55+ $21
Special Instructions: Check in no later than 5:30

Bring your valentine aboard our 64'catamaran for a romantic cruise in the Ventura Harbor!

Enjoy appetizers from Spinnaker Seafood Broiler and a complimentary beverage. Enjoy the Harbor lights and viewing the waterfront homes in the Ventura Keys and live jazz & blues with Aubrey & Elan. 

Dress warm in layers and check in no later than 5:30pm Come early as boat departs promptly at 6pm. Enjoy dinner before or after the cruise in the Harbor Village or take the shuttle to downtown Ventura.

New Dance and fitness classes
House of Dance
New classes begin soon
Date: Every Tues (Feb 16-Mar 23) from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: 14 and above Admission Fees: 4 week classes $40.00
Special Instructions: some 6 week classes $60.00

Hip Hop classes 6-weeks $60.00 begin Tues. Feb. 16 at 6 PM

Safe Kid's Day
American Red Cross of Ventura County
American Red Cross of Ventura County Hosts Safe Kid's Day
Date: 02/16/2010 from 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Ages: 7 to 12

The American Red Cross of Ventura County hosts Safe Kid's Day to educate youths on safety education. The classes are conducted by high school teens and include First Aid, Water Safety, Fire Safety, Chocking Prevention and many more.

Nightclub 2 step workshop
House of Dance
Nightclub 2 step is a slow, fun dance
Date: 02/18/2010 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: 14 and up Admission Fees: $20.00
Special Instructions: 2 hour dance workshop

Learn the basics Dance class. No partner needed, wear comfortable clothing and leather or suede bottom shoes

Family Fun Night
Pulse Drumming
Family Fun Night!
Date: The 3rd Sa of every month from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Ages: All ages welcome Admission Fees: $20 per family

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!

 

 

Family Time
Museum of Ventura County
Arts and Crafts For the Whole Family Every 3rd Sunday at Museum of Ventura County
Date: The 3rd Su of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages: 5 up Admission Fees: free

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.

2010-2011 Registration Begins
Eastminster Sonshine Preschool
Registration Open to the Public
Date: 02/25/2010
Ages: 2yrs - 4 Admission Fees: Registration: $75 new students

Call for more information and to schedule a visit! We'd love to meet with you and show you around.