Calendar of Events

Breastfeeding-Friendly Awards
Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County
Date: Every day (May 17-Jul 1)
Ages: All are welcome Admission Fees: free

The Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County is seeking nominations for its annual Breastfeeding Friendly Awards.   Nominations of Employers, Childcare providers and Healthcare providers will be accepted through June 30. Winners will be contacted the week of July 12th. Selected nominees will be publicly acknowledged on August 3 and their awards will be presented by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, coinciding with National Breastfeeding Awareness Week, August 3-7, which is celebrated in the United States and throughout the world.  Nomination forms may be obtained at the following links:  www.breastfeedventura.org or http://www.breastfeedventura.org/awards.html

Nomination forms will be accepted at any of the eight WIC offices throughout the county or mailed to WIC, Ventura County Health Care Agency, Attn: Laura Flores, 2240 Gonzales Road, Suite 290, Oxnard, CA. 93036. You may also fax the form to 805-981-5250. For any questions, please call Laura Flores at 805-981-5273.

The Breastfeeding Friendly Award recognizes local businesses and agencies of all sizes, licensed childcare centers or daycare providers, and healthcare providers that support optimal health for families with breastfeeding support.

After the winners are announced the public is invited to a no host picnic at Thille Park, organized by LeLeche League of Ventura, acknowledging National Breastfeeding Awareness Week, with members of the Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County.

Employers, childcare centers and providers, and healthcare providers make a critical difference in whether a working mother continues to breastfeed her infant. Supportive employers, childcare providers and centers, and healthcare providers deserve to have their efforts recognized and rewarded.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

Becoming Art At the Seams
Museum of Ventura County Quilt Exhibition
Now accepting entries through January 2, 2010
Date: Every day (Oct 18-Jan 2)
Admission Fees: Free

Quilters take note: accepting  contemporary and art quilts completed after January, 2007 for a juried exhibition scheduled for March 13 through May 31,2010. To download requirements and entry form go to www.venturamuseum.org.

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

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

 

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.

 

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

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

• Camarillo Community Theater, 330 Skyway Dr., Camarillo, 805-388-5716
• Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4645
• Rubicon Theatre Company, 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)
• Theater 150, 316 E. Matilija Street, Ojai, 805-646-4300

Friday Night Ballroom Dances
Billy Clower Dance Studio
Ballroom Social Dances For 4th - 7th graders
Date: Every 2 weeks on Fri from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: 4th - 7th grades Admission Fees: $ 7.00
Special Instructions: Bring Two Dimes for Ticket Dances and Dress appropriately

Held approximately twice a month on Friday evenings 7 - 9 pm, each dance has a theme such as sock hop, celebrity night, disco night, red carpet affair, luau, etc. Throughout the evening different types of music are played for the different styles of ballroom and freestyle dance - usually the foxtrot, the cha cha, the jitterbug, rock and roll, and hip hop. All the dancers are given tickets at the beginning of the evening which they collect from one another throughout the dance - the more partners they dance with the more tickets they collect - and at the end of the evening we raffle off prizes. At about 8 pm we break for refreshments and the second half of the dance usually consists of dancing games such as the chain dance, the Paul Jones, and the limbo.

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

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

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!

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.

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

 

 

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, South 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.

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. 

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!

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 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. 

 

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.

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.

 

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.

Free Airplane Rides!
Aviation Museum of Santa Paula
Date: The 1st Su of every month from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Ages: All

Every First Sunday of the month, please come out to visit our Museum! Local aviation history comes alive on First Sundays. Our Chain of Hangars are open for you to explore from 10am until 3pm.  Free airplane rides to kids ages 7-17 courtesy of The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 723!   The Museum's Gift Hangar, located inside CP Aviation, offers a wonderful variety of toys and apparel for the airplane buffs of all ages. Every First Sunday is a little different, but our First Sunday Open House is always FREE to the public. Cancel if rain.

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

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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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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

 

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!

 

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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.

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.

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!

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.

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

Line Dance class
House of Dance
Line danceing can be a family affair
Date: Every Wed (Jan 6-Jan 27) from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: 10 and up Admission Fees: $40.00
Special Instructions: 3007 Bunsen Ave. Suite E Ventura, CA 93003

4 week line dance classes

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

 

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.

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!

 

 

Zumba Marathon
House of Dance & IslandPacific Fitness
8-Hours of non-stop Zumba fun!!
Date: 01/09/2010
Ages: 12 and over Admission Fees: $20 Drop-in fee; $32 Half-Day; $48 All-Day Visit website for more details
Special Instructions: Biggest dance/fitness event of the year!

First-ever Zumbathon in Ventura County. Come enjoy a full day of spectacular music lead by multiple ZIN instructors in two studios. Pace yourself out and slide into that new summer bikini by the end of the day! Zumbathons draw hundreds of participants across the country. You DON'T want to miss out on this first fitness event of the New Year. So why not start of 2010 by losing 10!

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.

Date night for Mom & Dad
House of Dance
Make it a date and learn to dance
Date: 01/10/2010 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: 30 and up Admission Fees: $65.00 per couple
Special Instructions: 4 week dance classes

This 4 week session is very special. We make it affordable and fun. One hour of dance instruction and one hour of practice. The new year will start with East Coast Swing. A gift certificate will make a great gift for your spouse.

Adult East Coast Swing Dance Classes
House of Dance
An evening out together and learn to dance too
Date: Every Su (Jan 10-Jan 31) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: Adults Admission Fees: $ weeks $65.00 per couple
Special Instructions: 3007 Bunsen Ave. Suite E Ventura, CA 93003

4 week East Coast Swing lessons for couples

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.

Tasting Party at Dream Dinners
Dream Dinners - Victoria Village
Life Just Got Easier!
Date: 01/14/2010 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: Adults Admission Fees: FREE
Special Instructions: call to reserve a space! 805-644-4478

Stop in to Dream Dinners to have a Taste of several items from our current menu. Learn about a revolutionary new way to create homemade dinners for your family while saving both time and money! You can't go wrong!

Marine Science Career Day
Ty Warner Sea Center
Marine Science Career Day
Date: 01/16/2010 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages Admission Fees: Free with Admission

Interested in an ocean career? Have you always wanted to be a marine biologist? Meet marine resource managers, biologists, oceanographers, divers, scientific illustrators and a variety of other scientists who have dedicated their lives to protecting and exploring the mysteries of the ocean. Visitors will participate in hands-on science activities and learn about research and volunteer opportunities related to the Santa Barbara Channel.

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!

 

 

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.

Seasons Catering Cooking Class
Seasons Catering
Back to Basics Cooking Class
Date: 01/20/2010 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Teen-Adult Admission Fees: $50

Get back to basics with this cooking class! Add these healthy basics to your recipe box and impress your family! Enjoy making and tasting garlic roast chicken, homemade stock, hearty chicken noodle stew, basic marinara sauce with 3 yummy variations, vinaigrette for any salad, and spiced pork chops with homemade applesauce! Delicious!

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!

KIDS CONSIGNMENT 2010!! 2nd Annual!
Imagine That!
Start 2010 off fresh! A recession resolution SALE!
Date: 01/23/2010 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Ages: 0-9 years Admission Fees: FREE!
Special Instructions: Register at: http://www.kidsimaginethat.com/consignment/

Our 2nd Annual Kids Consignment Sale is coming up! Clean out your closets and garages ~ start 2010 off right!

Donations to be made to local families in need.

NOW ACCEPTING items from other consignment sales! Don't re-tag your items, just bring them in and we'll sell them for you over the weekend.

Kid's Consignment Sale Dates:
Friday, January 22nd 12pm-5pm (exclusive pre-sale from 9am-12noon)
Saturday, January 23rd 9am-5pm
Sunday, January 24th 9am-12pm (50% off most items)

Shop:
There will be high quality new and gently used children's clothing, products & accessories. Cash and all major credit cards will be accepted. We provide only the best for your children at GREAT prices!

Sell:
Start cleaning out your closets and make some extra money. Earn 65% commission on your sold items and receive a pass to our private pre-sale on Friday morning. Selling is easy! Just price, prepare and drop off your items at Imagine That during your designated appointment time. You will be paid through paypal! You can choose to pick up your unsold items at the designate time after the sale or we will donate them for you. It's that easy! Spaces are limited so register now.

Seasons Catering Cooking Class
Seasons Catering
Quick and Easy School Night Dinners
Date: 01/26/2010 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Teen and Adult Admission Fees: $50

As a busy parent quick and healthy meals are a must! Add some delicious and seasonal, new recipes to your table while enjoying a fun evening out too! At this class you will learn to make Teriyaki Chicken Kebobs, Crockpot Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Speedy Chicken Cordon Bleu, Asian Sliders with Wasabi Mayo, Crockpot Tuscan Chicken with Fennel and Swiss Chard. Come hungry and enjoy a feast! Visit our website for a full listing of weekly classes!

Kindergarten Information Night
Ventura Missionary School
Kindergarten Readiness
Date: 01/27/2010 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: adults

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? What does a typical day look like? What standards are covered?What curriculum is used?What about the arts? What are the long term benefits of Christian Education? How do the test scores compare? Meet the teachers, Director and Principal. This will be an informational night and tours will be given.

Seasons Cooking Class
Seasons Catering
One Potato Two
Date: 01/27/2010 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: Teen-Adult Admission Fees: $50

Tired of the same old baked potato? Spice up that side dish with some new recipes. At this class learn recipes for and enjoy tasting; Sicilian style potato gratin, potato soup with kale and chorizo, mustard and coriander spiced potatoes, twice baked potatoes.