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Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.toarts.org “CONTAGION! THE FIRST MODERN PANDEMIC: SPANISH INFLUENZA | 8:30 p.m. The COVID-19 pandemic renewed interest in the global history of infectious diseases. This year’s lecture series presented by History Department faculty and other experts focuses on different periods in world history when societies faced pandemics and their consequences. Former Cal Lutheran President Chris Kimball, a history scholar, will address the influenza pandemic of 1918-20, known unfairly as the Spanish flu, which arrived near the end of World War I and killed tens of millions of people. FREE. Registration required. California Lutheran University, Lundring Events Center, 1-67 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. https://bit.ly/3j2S2oh.
THURSDAY TRANSFER OF WEALTH IN VENTURA COUNTY | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. FREE, Zoom event. The Ventura County Community Foundation commissioned a study on the Transfer of Wealth in Ventura and the information will be presented and discussed by panelists including Vanessa Bechtel, president and CEO of VCCF; Jamshid Damooei, professor of Economics, Director of Economics Program and the Executive Director of the Center for Economics of Social Issues (CESI) at California Lutheran University. The discussion will examine the donor landscape in the county and how nonprofits can be prepared and positioned for the largest generational transfer of wealth in our nation’s history. FREE. RSVP required. https:// bit.ly/3BVuoTT
FRIDAY BILINGUAL STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUM | 3-4 p.m. FREE, in person. Gather after school for story time, then play and learn in the Chumash Garden and Evelyn and Howard Boroughs Children’s Garden. Partnership between the Ventura County Library and Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura. www.venturamuseum.org/event/story-time/
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THE VENTURA GEM AND MINERAL SHOW | Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Ventura Gem and Mineral Society brings over 50 exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary and jewelry arts; on-going demos of lapidary arts, jewelry making and gold panning; silent auctions and a raffle for great prizes. Other highlights include a “Second Hand Treasures Store” and plant sale, 15+ dealers, children’s activities and free resources for teachers. FREE. Parking fee. Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. www.vgms.org LOS FEST | 12 noon to 11 p.m. Multiple bands on three stages bring together an eclectic mix of sounds into one power house show: From 70s power pop/punk sounds of local band TV Party to Chicano Soul and Afro-centric house music of DJ Legacy. The full lineup includes Los Hurricanes, Mystic Misfit, Cola Boyy (DJ set), Head Cut, the Panes and more. This is an all ages family friendly event with local artists, food, speakers workshops and hands-on activities. $20. Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. www.oxnardperformingarts.com/ los-fest.html
at the Crossroads of Civilization, Language Speaks Volumes about Aging, The Civil War in California and the West, Sensing Our World – It’s All About Our Senses, The Supreme Court Interpretations of the US Constitution. Registration and full catalog of classes is online at: go.csuci.edu
A HERO | 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. screenings This Iranian film follows a man in prison BEACH CLEANUP WITH TREE FACTORY | 9-11 because of a debt he couldn’t pay. During a a.m. Tree Factory in Port Hueneme is hosting a beach two-day leave, he tries to convince his credclean up event at Surfers Point in Ventura. All paritor to withdraw his complaint against the ticipants will meet at the parking structure at 9 a.m. payment of partAD of thePROOF sum. But things don’t Vendors including Unrivaled Distribution and Korova go as planned. In Persian with English subtiwill support these efforts. Details @treefactoryca. tles. Rated PG-13.648-2244 $11.25 general. $8 seniors CAR CULTURE EXHIBIT AND r BooksMeet at parking structure at Surfers Point, HarborAd Executive: Jon DEBUT Cabreros (805) and children. Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 W. 5th ARTIST RECEPTION | 6-8 p.m. Thomas Blvd.,and Ventura. www.treefactory.com. over carefully indicate all corrections clearly.Hardcastle’s You willoilhave a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If Street, Oxnard. www.oxnardfilmsociety.org and pastel bright and bold worksIfarethis featured through theyour end ofapproval April er the 1st or 2nd Proofs, AD WILL RUN AS IS. proof meets on the 1st proof, check off and tonight the public is invited to meet the BOOKSTORE | 10 a.m. ED)” box, BACK dateSTACKS and sign at theSALE bottom. TUESDAY artist. The Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery - 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Blanchard ISSUE: 10/14/21 FAX THIS PROOF TO (805) 648-2245 ASAP St., Ojai. https://www.ojaiartcenter.org Community Library. Explore the back stacks of OUTDOOR LGBTQ+ PARENT SUPPORT fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. 1000s GROUP | 10 a.m. Are you looking for parof used books from 50 cents to $2. There are colTWISTED GYPSY, FLEETWOOD MAC ents to build community with? Bring your lectible books starting at $4. 50% off all fiction REIMAGINED TRIBUTE | 7 p.m. Part of the kids and get to know other families. Thille books. The Back Stacks Bookstore is also open 2022 Winter Concert series from the Camarillo Park, 5144 Thille Street, Ventura. www.diverWednesdays, Thursdays and Friday at noon. Fiesta Association. $15. Rancho Campana sitycollective.org Blanchard Community Library, 119 N. 8th St., High School, 4235 Mar Vista Dr., Camarillo. Santa Paula. (North parking lot, through the roll https://bit.ly/3M5lBDx TALK ON CAREERS IN TELEVISION up door in the back.) WRITING AND REPORTING | 7 p.m. The MONDAY Ventura County Writers Club is hosting sevOUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS WITH eral experienced television news reporters. CHRISTOPHER NYERGES AND LANNY Hear from Amy Johnson, LA CBS news anchor/ OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE KAUFER | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn to identify reporter, who will be speaking about her TV SPRING SESSION | Registration starts today local edible and medicinal plants, make cordage news career, and Greg Elliott who has writfor these fun, college level courses - but and soap, learn primitive fire-starting and more. ten for Star Trek: Voyager, and worked as with no grades or tests - tailored for adults $85. Ojai location details with registration. Call a story editor on the WB series Charmed, over 50. Some classes are virtual, some are 805-646-6281, www.HerbWalks.com. and has taught screenwriting at UCLA. being offered in person. Topics include: Sicily Elliott’s presentation is titled “Speed Bumps Roundabouts and Dead Ends, Ways to Drive Yourself to Better Dialogue.” FREE and open to the public. Community Center Park, 1605 Burnley, Camarillo. www.venturacountywriters.com TWILIGHT GATHERING | 7 p.m. In person and virtual. Come together for an evening gathering with sound, silence and spoken word led by Kate English, with musicians Evan Holt and Giselle Lozano. Settle after your busy week while listening to inspiring music and soothing silence. Contributions encouraged for the musicians. Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Paula, 740 E. Main Street, Santa paula. www.uucsp.org
WEDNESDAY
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TAXED TO DEATH WITH DAVID KLINE | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first in a new educational series sponsored by Ventura County Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business (COLAB) and the Ventura County — March 3, 2022
ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN IRELAND | Thursday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. An exciting treat for the whole family with a night of high energy song and dance featuring champion dancers from Riverdance, Celtic Fyre, Celtics Wings, Lord of the Dance and An Irish Christmas, with the Kerry Traditional Band and its troupe of fiddles, uilleann pipes, bodhrán, guitar and flutes. $48-$55. Box Office: 805-449-2787. Scherr Forum Theater, Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, bapacthousandoaks.com. Taxpayers Association this lunchtime conversation. David Kline, Vice President of Communications and Research with the California Taxpayers Association, will present an in-depth discussion about 2022 tax issues. $30, includes lunch. Los Robles Golf Course, 299 S. Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks. Tickets online at: https://bit.ly/35tzr1D AFTERNOON ORGAN RECITAL SERIES | 12:30-1 p.m. California Lutheran University organist Adan Fernandez will perform music from Bach, Buxtehude, Widor and Vierne as well as improvisations on popular themes. Donations will be accepted. Audience members must show proof of full vaccination for COVID-19. For information, call the Music Department at 805-493-3306. Samuelson Chapel, 165 Chapel Lane, Thousand Oaks. www.CalLutheran.edu/music.
THURSDAY THE SOMIS THURSDAY CLUB | 11:15 a.m. A local women’s club monthly lunch meeting. Award winning sports journalist Woody Woodburn, creator of the annual Woody’s Holiday Ball Drive will give a talk about his work. Visitors and prospective members are welcome. RSVP to 805-469-5059 patti. dizazzo@gmail.com. Somis Clubhouse, 5380 Bell Street, Somis. CHOCOLATE SOCIETY | 6:30 p.m. Where does chocolate come from? What’s inside a cocoa pod? Learn about wild vs domesticated chocolate and the history of chocolate in Brazil and taste chocolate created from wild stands of cacao in Brazil. Class fee $15. Chocolate Society Bundle $40. Registration and details online. Spicetopia, 576 E. Main St., Ventura. www.spice-topia.com DINOSAUR WORLD | 7 p.m. A pre-historic world brought to life in an interactive show for the whole family. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus. And explore a meet and greet after the show. Fred Kavli Theater, Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100
COMMUNITY NEEDS, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES
FREE TAX PREP ASSISTANCE | Through April 30, 2022. Trained volunteer tax preparers with the United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) are available to help working families and individuals file their state and federal tax return and access the tax credits to which they are eligible. Households earning up to $57,000 in 2021 are eligible to use the free services. This assistance is in-person and by appointment only. Call 211 or visit www. MyFreeTaxes.org to make an appointment. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR PLEASANT VALLEY AREA GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS | deadline April 30. The Stan Daily Scholarship of $1,000 is offered to students living in the Pleasant Valley area, including Camarillo, Somis and the Santa Rosa Valley. The award is given by the Pleasant Valley Historical Society to the graduating senior who produces the best piece of original research (750 words) related to the history of the Pleasant Valley area. For further information contact pvhBill@gmail.com, 805-482-3660. https:// pvhsonline.org/scholarship/. 20 YEAR REUNION - ST. BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2000 | Sat. June 4, 2022. Members of the St. Bonaventure High School Class of 2000 are invited to attend the upcoming 20 year reunion. The celebration will take place at a local private location. Those who’d like to attend can RSVP to Julie Wouk, 619-888-7956. OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL SUMMER PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM | Apply by March 17. Current undergraduate college students (juniors, seniors) are encouraged to apply for this Sacramento-based (virtual depending on pandemic requirements) paid full-time internship that will provide an opportunity to gain hands-on-experience with a small state agency focused on protecting and enhancing the state’s coastal and ocean ecosystems and ensuring easy, affordable access to and along the coast for all Californians. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including those who have overcome personal hardship that may complicate their continued progress in research careers, including financial, academic, and social barriers. Details, application information and requirements are online at: https://bit.ly/3srhWIr ♦
