Happenings

Happenings includes community events, meetings, classes, community resources and needs. To submit an item for inclusion email to: happenings@vcreporter.com Catch Parsons Dance at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY

CHANNEL ISLANDS CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA |

9:30 a.m. This month we have scheduled a smocking workshop. United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. For more information, email president@channelislandsega. org or visit our website at www.channelislandsega.org.

THE BINDING OF ART AND FAITH | 10

a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. In this course, we will examine the creation of art and its impact on the development of faith, religion and spirituality; and inversely how faith, religion, and spirituality influenced art. Taught by Christine Maasdam. Part of the Fifty and Better series offered by California Lutheran University’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Courses are $40 each; two-part lectures are $15 each; fall bundle (all lectures) for $180; household fall bundle (two members of the same household) for $230. More information and registration at www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/ upcoming-sessions.html.

A MODERN HISTORY OF JERUSALEM | 1-3

p.m. via Zoom. Jerusalem has a complex history, both ancient and modern. This course will begin with World War II and trace the city’s modern history in an attempt to understand the political forces that have shaped it. Taught by Jason Hensley. Part of the Fifty and Better series offered by California Lutheran University’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Courses are $40 each; two-part lectures are $15 each; fall bundle (all lectures) for $180; household fall bundle (two members of the same household) for $230. More information and registration at www.callutheran.edu/ centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/upcoming-sessions.html.

JACKBOX PARTY GAMES FOR TEENS |

4-5:30 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.

BIKE RIDE, FILM SCREENING AND COMMUNITY CONVERSATION | 4:45 p.m.

With more and more hikers and cyclists on the trails, what are the rules for navigating one another with respect, while protecting the outdoor spaces we love? Join Ventura Land Trust for a Harmon Canyon bike ride guided by Preserve Director Dan Hulst, then gather at Patagonia headquarters for a screening of Patagonia’s new mountain bike short film North Shore Betty and a community conversation on practices for safely sharing trails. Harmon Canyon Preserve, 7511 Foothill Road, Ventura. More information at www.venturalandtrust.org/events.

EVENING MOVIE SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 |

5-7 p.m. This month we’re screening Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), featuring James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter and Idris Elba. Community Room at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

THOUSAND OAKS CITY COUNCIL

CANDIDATE FORUM | 6-8 via Zoom. A community forum for the 10 candidates running for the Thousand Oaks City Council, hosted by Conejo Unido. Each candidate will give a prepared statement prior to a moderated question-and-answer session. Free. More information at www.adelantecomunidadconejo.org.

FRIDAY

AMERICAN CIVICS 101+ | 10 a.m.-12

p.m. via Zoom. A timely six-part discussion that provides a simple but comprehensive path to understanding what every person applying for U.S. citizenship today needs to know. Taught by Alan Perper. Part of the Fifty and Better series offered by California Lutheran University’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Courses are $40 each; two-part lectures are $15 each; fall bundle (all lectures) for $180; household fall bundle (two members of the same household) for $230. More information and registration at www.callutheran.edu/ centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/upcoming-sessions.html.

SURVIVING THE DRY SEASON | 4 p.m.

Southern California sees almost no rain for 6 months at a time, yet the plants and animals that call this area home have figured out ways to thrive in this unforgiving landscape. Join us on a naturalist-led three-mile hike at Harmon Canyon, where we will learn about these unique adaptations, and what you can do to help wildlife thrive. Please bring water and snacks, and wear closed-toe shoes and sun protection. Harmon Canyon Preserve, 7511 Foothill Road, Ventura, www. venturalandtrust.org/survivingthedryseason.

SATURDAY

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL AT UNDERWOOD

FAMILY FARMS | Through Oct. 31. We invite all to celebrate the season with us at our 25th Annual Fall Harvest Festival. Oct. 1-31, the farm transforms into a huge festival with a corn maze, labyrinth, gourd tunnel, photo ops, pumpkin playhouse and more. Pick out a jack-o-lantern at the enormous pumpkin patch! Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $14 per person, Monday-Friday; weekend tickets available online only. Free for children under 2; $2 discount for seniors 65+, military, veterans and emergency first responders. Themed weekends throughout the month. Oct. 1-2: Friends of the Farm. Oct. 8-9: Farm Country. Oct. 15-16: Antique Tractors. Oct. 22-23: Wild West. Oct. 29-30: All About Pumpkins. 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark and 5696 E. Los Angeles Ave., Somis. underwoodfamilyfarms.com.

BACK STACKS BOOKSTORE SALE | 10

a.m.-2 p.m. We have loads of fiction and non-fiction as well as children’s books. Our collection features thousands of used books from 50 cents to $2, as well as collectible books from $4 and up. Get a head start on Halloween with 50% off all mystery and horror books. All book sale proceeds go to support the Blanchard Community Library. Presented by the Friends of the Blanchard Community Library. 119 North Eighth St., Santa Paula; enter via the north parking lot, through the roll-up door in the back.

BANK OF BOOKS VENTURA BOOK

SIGNING | 1-3 p.m. Gosta Iwasiuk, Muses and Inspirations. Bank of Books, 748 E. Main St., Ventura, www.bankofbooks.com.

CAMARILLO READS: AUTHOR TALK WITH

DUNCAN TONATIUH | 2-3 p.m. Camarillo Reads: One City, One Book is an annual citywide reading initiative to inspire community conversations. Program will be held in the Community Room and children’s author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh will join us via Zoom to discuss his picture book, Separate Is Never Equal. No registration required. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

HISTORY PROFESSOR AND AUTHOR

FRANK BARAJAS | 3 p.m. In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), the Oxnard Public Library will host history professor and author Frank Barajas at the Downtown Main Branch to discuss his book Mexican Americans with Moxie: A Transgenerational History of El Movimiento Chicano in Ventura County, California, 1945–1975. Downtown Branch of the Oxnard Public Library, 251 S. A St., Oxnard, www.oxnard. org/library/. PIER UNDER THE STARS | 5-8 p.m. Enjoy an evening under the stars savoring food and beverages from a variety of local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and cafes. The event will be held just under Ventura’s historic pier alongside the Pacific Ocean. A live band, Mid Life Crisis, will be playing and a fabulous silent auction will be available for bidding fun. Guests are encouraged to dress in Hawaiian attire. The event will be a bit smaller than past years to ensure a safe and healthy evening. This is a 21 years of age or older event. Tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased through brownpapertickets.com. Presented by Pier Into The Future, a nonprofit organization that works to preserve and maintain the Ventura Pier for future generations to enjoy. More information at pierintothefuture.org/ pier-under-the-stars or call 805-804-7735. MASTERS OF MELODY | 7:30 p.m. A melody leads us to the heights of bliss and the depths of despair, but what are the keys to weaving together musical notes into emotional expression? Leading American composer and double bass virtuoso Xavier Foley illuminates the process of creating melodies and demonstrating their power. Mozart’s “Jupiter Symphony” is the pinnacle of classical era melody-creating genius; the Great American Songbook and Beyond connects us to a golden era of American and Mexican songwriting. Presented by New West Symphony. $30-120. Fred Kavli Theatre of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805449-2787, www.bapacthousandoaks.com.

SUNDAY

CARPINTERIA SALT MARSH HERB WALK |

9-11 a.m. Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park, also known as El Estero, is a rare salt wetland in Southern California home to hundreds of migrating birds, exotic sharks, rays and native fish. This hike with Lanny Kaufer should coincide with the right tide level to see marine wildlife (hopefully). No dogs or smoking. Light rain will not cancel; heavy rain will. $35/person. Register now at HerbWalks.com or by calling 805-646-6281. OAKTOBER | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Join the Museum of Ventura County in a celebration of oaks and native plants with Dr. David White of Once Upon a Watershed, Dave Muffly of Oaktopia, Jenn Rodriguez of Growing Works, Katie Tilford of TinyPlants, and Melina Watts, author of Tree, in partnership with Melissa Baffa of Ventura Land Trust. Feel connected to your county’s environmental community with the local leaders and creatives creating a more sustainable future. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323, venturamuseum.org/event/ oaktober/.

MONSTER STACK DRAWING FOR KIDS |

1-3 p.m. Do the Monster Stack with Art Trek teachers. For ages 5-12. Register on our online event calendar. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org. TECHNOLOGY HELP | 2-4 p.m. Technology can be confusing, let us help! Stop by the second floor Tech Lab on Sundays for assistance with your tech questions. Tech Lab of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org. SILENT BOOK CLUB | 3-4 p.m. Shhh, we’re reading! Do you love the idea of a book club but hate being told what book to read? Then this is the book club for you. Bring whatever book you want and enjoy quality reading