Happenings

Happenings includes community events, meetings, classes, community resources and needs. To submit an item for inclusion email to: happenings@vcreporter.com

THURSDAY

JACKBOX PARTY GAMES FOR TEENS | 1-3 p.m.

Bring your own device and play Jackbox Party Games with other teens in the Young Adult Center. YA Library at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org. CONCERTS IN THE PARK | 7 p.m. The Camarillo Community Band will offer free evening concerts every Thursday in July at Constitution Park. Presented by the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District. Corner of Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo, For more information, see the band’s website, www.camarillocommunityband.com.

2022 CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR FINE ARTS FESTIVAL | Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m.-5

p.m. More than 40 artists will display original artwork in all mediums of fine art and fine crafts. The artwork being presented will include clay, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, photography, metal and sculpture. All of the artwork is available for purchase. Admission and parking are free. For more information call 818-813-4478, visit WestCoastArtists.com, or email info@westcoastartists. com. 2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard.

MEDITATE AND CREATE: MAKING MANDALAS | July 9-10. Through this workshop, participants will be guided through meditation, writing and art techniques that allow them to discover their own symbols. They will use these symbols and a combination of drawing and painting to create beautiful and meaningful mandalas imbued with intentions, mindfulness, and meaning. Meditation, expressive arts and fundamental yoga practices are combined to explore creativity and cultivate mindful relaxation. No experience necessary. Tea, snacks, lunch and materials provided. Bring a yoga mat for Saturday’s workshop. Sessions on Saturday, July 9, 6-8:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $160. Vita Art Center, 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaartcenter.com.

FRIDAY

COMMUNITY CULTURE COOKBOOK | All day.

Throughout June community members shared recipes from their heritage. Those recipes have been compiled into a booklet that can be picked up at the Adult Reference Desk starting on Friday, July 8. Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

PALACES, TOMBS AND MOSQUES: THE MAGNIFICENT ARCHITECTURE OF MUGHAL

INDIA | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Part of the Fifty and Better Summer Lecture Series. The Mughal Dynasty, which ruled much of what is today India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan from the 16th to 18th centuries, was one of the most fabled in world history. Much of that reputation was derived from the iconic buildings the dynasty erected. Explore the architecture and its meaning with CLU Emeritus Professor Dr. Paul Hanson. $10, or bundle all July lectures for $54, or bundle the whole summer series for $140. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html. PICKLEBALL BASICS | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Dink, drop, volley, slam! Have you been curious about pickleball? Instructor Mark Borton will be discussing the basics of pickleball and sharing his love of the game. Get an understanding of pickleball, and then hit the courts with confidence for this popular game! Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS FOR TEENS | 3-5

p.m. All skill levels are invited to jump into a campaign of Dungeons and Dragons. The campaign is led by teens for teens. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

POWERED BY CONNECTION: AT THE TABLE

WITH GINGER | 7 p.m. Come hear human connection expert Ginger Johnson discussing connection, how it binds us and can unite us, how it can open new doors and new opportunities. Connection has the power to strengthen your team, build trust, and develop relationships. Embrace the power of connection by giving someone a seat At The Table. If you rely on customers, patrons, or donors – experience how Connection can improve your growth. If you need to engage your team or strengthen your relationship with your people (staff, employees, managers) this is Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-449-2787, bapacthousandoaks.com. MOVIES IN THE PARK: ENCANTO | 6 p.m. This free community event is open to the public and people of all ages. Bring blankets, low-folding chairs and a picnic. Festivities kick off at 6 p.m. with local music courtesy of Music Freqs, food trucks and a variety of fun family games on the lawn. Movie starts at 8:15 p.m. For any questions about this event, contact Briana Ramos, Recreation Specialist at 805-4821996 x116 or bramos@pvrpd.org. Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo, www.pvrpd. org/2022-07-08-movies-in-the-park-encanto.

SATURDAY

BUILDING LIVING SOIL WITH BIOCHAR |

10-11:30 a.m. Join Michael Wittman from Blue Sky Soil as he talks about creating and maintaining living soil, a regenerative soil that gets better over time. He will discuss BioChar and how to use it, the maintenance of a living soil, and why foliar application can be important for your garden. $15. Ventura Botanical Gardens, 567 Poli St., Ventura, 805-2323113 x2, venturabotanicalgardens.com.

911 EMERGENCIES IN THE 805 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) and the city of Thousand Oaks will be co-hosting an event highlighting some of the local emergencies and challenges with respect to water, wildfires, medical issues and landscape sustainability. This free event is open to the public and will provide valuable information to people of all ages. Two presentations will be conducted in Scherr Forum. The first will be hosted by Irwin; the second will feature Ventura County Master Gardeners who will discuss options for drought tolerant landscaping. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More information at a44.asmdc.org. PET ADOPTION DAY | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Adopt a furry friend and change your life. Sponsored by Gelson’s in partnership with Ventura County Humane Society and hosted by Paw Works, 180 W. Hillcrest Dr. #9, Thousand Oaks, www.pawworks.org. MURAL BLESSING CEREMONY | 11 a.m. Chumash Elder Alan Salazar will be conducting a traditional Chumash blessing ceremony at the site of a soon-to-becreated mural by Xico-indio visual artist Joe Galarza. The mural is the result of a collaboration between the Indian people. CIMM, 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-9846260, www.cimmvc.org.

BANK OF BOOKS VENTURA BOOK

SIGNINGS | 1-3 p.m. Brien Friedman, Filament City. Bank of Books, 748 E. Main St., Ventura, www.bankofbooks.com. TEQUILA AND TACO MUSIC FESTIVAL | 1-9 p.m.; also on Sunday. Tequila, margaritas, craft beer, gourmet street tacos and live music featuring Sugar Ray, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, SambaDa and more! All ticket holders will have access to food vendors, craft beer, margarita booths, shopping and live music. Tickets start at $50; parking $20-$40. Surfer’s Point Live at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD | 2-4 p.m. An engaging leadership group that develops programs and services and is a fun way to earn service hours. Meetings are held every second and fourth Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Contact Young Adult Librarian Susan Gardner at sgardner@camarillolibrary.org if you are interested in joining. Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

MIRIAM AND HENRY SCHWAB ACADEMY OF

MUSIC PERFORMANCE | 7:30 p.m. The summer academy’s orchestra will perform in the Helen Yunker Auditorium at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, www. venturacollege.edu/departments/academic/music/ schwab-academy-of-music. MUSIC UNDER THE STARS | 7:30 p.m. Music Under the Stars returns to the Olivas Adobe Historical Park this summer with eight outdoor concerts! The British Beat, also known as the Legends of British Rock Royalty (1964-1984), takes you from the British invasion years to the New Wave 80s. Performing the most recognizable hits from the biggest bands to have come out of England. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic dinners. There will be a full beverage service and snacks available for purchase on site. No outside alcohol, additional chairs or tables allowed. If you would like to host a larger group, please contact Recreation Coordinator Gina Reyes at 805-6584728. $20-30. Olivas Adobe Historical Park, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1738/ Music-Under-the-Stars.

SUNDAY

THE ART OF INSPIRED LIVING | 11:30 a.m.-1:30

p.m. Join Rev. Karen S. Wylie at the Ojai Retreat for a devotional gathering about what it means to live an “inspired” life. How can you better express the fullness of who you are? Rev. Karen will lead conversation, insights, prayer, and meditation. People of all faiths and traditions, or no tradition, are welcome to attend. $20 suggested donation. The Ojai Retreat, 160 Besant Road, Ojai. For more information, contact Rev. Karen at 310968-8928, or register online at www.karenswylie.com. TEQUILA AND TACO MUSIC FESTIVAL | 12-6 p.m.; also on Saturday. Tequila, margaritas, craft beer, gourmet street tacos and live music featuring Sugar Ray, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, SambaDa and more! All ticket holders will have access to food vendors, craft beer, margarita booths, shopping and live music. Tickets start at $50; parking $20-$40. Surfer’s Point Live at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com.

MONDAY

insects and other animals’ behaviors with Dr. Paloma Vargas. $10, or bundle all July lectures for $54, or bundle the whole summer series for $140. www.callutheran. edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html. HAPPENING | 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. When a young student living in 1963 France discovers she is pregnant, she resolves to do whatever she must to preserve her promising future . . . even at great risk. Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes. Rated R. In French with English subtitles. $8 seniors, $11.25 general admission. Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 West Fifth St., Oxnard, www.oxnardfilmsociety.org.

TUESDAY

SUMMER TEEN CRAFTS | 2-3 p.m. Never experienced going away to camp? Now is your chance to create camp-themed crafts. Today we will be making LED lanterns. Materials included. YA Library at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE

MEETING | 6:30-8 p.m. This Ventura-based peer support group for those experiencing depression and bipolar disorder will resume its free weekly meetings at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura. Enter by way of the main door. Please bring your own N95 mask. For more information, contact Wendell Jones at 805640-6472, wenj16630@sbcglobal.net or DBSAlliance. org. 5654 Ralston St., Ventura.

TWILIGHT GATHERING WITH UNIVERSALIST

UNITARIAN | 7 p.m. Rev. Maddie Sifantus announces the monthly Gathering with Sound, Silence and Word in person at Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula. Gathering is a reflective time in our busy weeks to hear some beautiful music, share some silence and hear spoken word on a theme. Original poetry by Atul Ranchod. The music will be provided by Christine Snipes Mazor on violin, Geno Palilla on piano and Maddie Sifantus, soprano. Gatherings are now “hybrid” with folks invited to the Sanctuary of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, masks optional. Gathering also continues on Zoom and is exported live to the congregation’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/uucsp. 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4647, www.uucsp.org.

WEDNESDAY

MERRILL CHANDLER: HOW TO INCREASE AND UTILIZE YOUR CREDIT PROFILE FOR

FUNDABILITY | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ventura County Real Estate Investors Association welcomes special guest speaker Merrill Chandler, founder of “Credit Sense,” who will discuss fundability, optimizing your credit score, utilizing automated bank underwriting systems and more. Free; registration required. River Ridge Country Club, 2401 Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, vcrealestateinvestors.com. BOARD GAME HANG | 1-3 p.m. Play a wide array of board games every Wednesday in the Young Adult Center. YA Library at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

THURSDAY

CLEAN YOUR GENERAL RECORD | 10 a.m.-4

p.m. A free legal clinic for U.S. citizens who are eligible to clean their criminal record. Volunteer attorneys will analyze individual criminal records and prepare expungement paperwork for free. Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome. Interpreters available. Elizabeth R. Topping Room, E.P. Foster Library, 651 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-483-8083, reentry@crla.org.

LIMPIE SUS ANTECEDENTES PENALES | 10 a.m.-4

p.m. Una clínica jurídica gratuita para ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos que son elegibles para limpiar sus antecedentes penales. Durante la clínica, abogados voluntarios analizarán los antecedentes penales individuales y prepararán los formularios para eliminación de antecedentes penales de forma gratuita. Es preferible programar una cita, pero las visitas sin cita son bienvenidas. Elizabeth R. Topping Room, E.P. Foster Library, 651 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-483-8083, reentry@crla.org.

JACKBOX PARTY GAMES FOR TEENS | 1-3 p.m.

Bring your own device and play Jackbox Party Games with other teens in the Young Adult Center. YA Library at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

VENTURA COUNTY PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S

NETWORK DINNER | 5:30-8 p.m. The VCPWN hosts a dinner meeting with Sheila Lowe, a novelist and court-appointed handwriting expert with over 50 years of experience in the field of graphology. She’ll present “What Makes You Tick? What your handwriting says about you.” Bring a door prize for extra exposure! $3545. La Dolce Vita/1901 Restaurant, Heritage Square, 740 S. B St., Oxnard. Register at www.vcpwn.org.

OLD BONEY MOUNTAIN HOT SUMMER NIGHT

FESTIVAL | 5:30-9 p.m. Back in person for the first time since 2019! Featuring over 100 small-batch hot sauce companies and unlimited craft beer, wine, spirits, hot sauce and food tasting. Live music from Wais. For a list of participating hot sauces, wineries, breweries, craft spirit makers, restaurants and caterers, and to purchase event tickets, go to www.oldboneymtnhotsummernight.com. For more information call 805-807-2600 or email jeff@oldboneymountain.org. The Gardens at Los Robles Golf Course, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. CONCERTS IN THE PARK | 7 p.m. The Camarillo Community Band will offer free evening concerts every Thursday in July at Constitution Park. Presented by the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District. Corner of Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo, For more information, see the band’s website, www.camarillocommunityband.com.

COMMUNITY NEEDS, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

TEEN SCARY STORY CONTEST | Through July

30. This summer, teens are invited to be creative and submit their scary stories for a chance to win a prize. Library staff will read and review each submission. Entries should be submitted no later than July 30. Winners will be announced at our Scary Story circle on Saturday, August 6. For more information, visit camarillolibrary.org.

ONGOING/UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMUNITY CULTURE COOKBOOK |

Throughout June community members shared recipes from their heritage. Those recipes have been compiled into a booklet that can be picked up at the Adult Reference Desk starting on Friday, July 8. Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

SUNSET YOGA AND SOUND MEDITATION |

Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., through July 28. Connect with your mind, heart and body in a picturesque outdoor garden setting overlooking the beautiful Ojai Valley. Please bring your own yoga mat and props, and a blanket (optional) for closing meditation, which will be accompanied by crystal singing bowls. $20; registration is required. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events.

SOUND MEDITATION | Through July 31.

Morning and sunset sound meditation sessions will take place weekly in person at the Viewpoint at Meditation Mount. Sunday morning sessions 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Suburbanoid. Friday evening sessions 6:15-8:15 p.m. with Trinity of Sound. $25; registration is required. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events.

PIRATE SHIP AT VENTURA HARBOR | Through

Sept. 5. A stunning 1768 pirate ship replica, The Devil’s Gauntlet, has sailed to town and has plans to temporarily call Ventura Harbor Village home for a good portion of the summer! Visitors can see the beautiful ship docked at “D Dock” (located on the water nearest Coastal Cone Ice Cream). The captain hopes to get dockside tours up and running soon, but for now you can admire the boat from the public promenade above the ship. As the ship may come and go for trips to nearby ports, sightings cannot be guaranteed. But for more information, including notification of upcoming tours, visit www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/ pirate-ship-visit/2022-06-26/.

HOPE AND HELP FOR OVEREATERS | Saturdays,

10-11 a.m. Is your eating out of control? Are you feeling fat? Overeaters Anonymous can help. 133 S. Laurel St., Ventura (building next to the church). For more information call Amy at 805-340-5882. Donations only.

KIDS CLUB AT THE COLLECTION | Select Wednesdays, through Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m.-

12 p.m. Throughout the summer, The Collection at Riverpark will be offering a series of Kids Club events. Full of kid-friendly fun, these events will be free and open to all the community’s youngsters and their families. The Kids Clubs will be held July 13, July 20 and Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. to noon, on the grass at Collection Park. Each club will have a separate theme, and will include story time, singalongs, arts and crafts and more. 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, www.thecollectionrp.com. FAMILY STORYTIME | Mondays, 4 p.m. Every Monday the South Oxnard Library hosts an all-ages storytime with Miss Joanne in the Children’s Area. South Oxnard Branch Library, 4300 Saviers Road, Oxnard, 805-385-8129, www.oxnard.org/library/ south-oxnard-branch-library/.