Calendar of Events

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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

 

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!

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

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.

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.

 

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

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.

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

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.