Happenings

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

THURSDAY

CHANNEL ISLANDS GULLS FUNDRAISING

LUNCHEON | 11 a.m. Join in the fun at our October luncheon and help raise funds for Many Meals of Camarillo. Social hour at 11 a.m.; meeting and lunch at 12 p.m. Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, 2600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. $40; advance reservations and payment required: cigullsreservations@gmail.com, 805-263-7759, www.channelislandsgulls.org.

CAMARILLO STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS |

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The West Ventura County Business Alliance is proud to present Camarillo Mayor Shawn Mulchay’s 2022 State of the City address. The mayor will reflect on accomplishments from the past year and highlight initiatives focused on innovation, process improvement and sustainability. Lunch included. $65. Spanish Hills Club, 999 Crestview Ave., Camarillo. Register at web.wvcba.org/events/ Camarillo-State-of-the-City-9624/details.

OAK REGENERATION IN THE TIME OF CLIMATE

CHANGE | 7 p.m. Arborist Dave Muffly joins Ventura Land Trust at the Museum of Ventura County for a special OAKtober Environmental Speaker Series presentation. Dave is a partner in Ventura Land Trust’s coast live oak care and restoration in Harmon Canyon Preserve. For more than 30 years, he has been on the forefront of oak tree regeneration in California. With nearly 4,000 oaks established, oak regeneration at Stanford University and in the Bay area has been a resounding success, deeply founded in science. In this talk, Dave covers the details — techniques, lessons and warnings — that have made this project a success, where so many others fail. $10 suggested donation. Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. More information at www.venturalandtrust.org/events.

INHABITANTS: AN INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE

| 7 p.m. The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will host a screening of this film that follows five Native American tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices. $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and active military, $7 for museum members. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, www.cimmvc.org/ event-details/film-event-inhabitants.

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.

ASTRONOMICAL LIGHT: UNLOCKING THE SECRETS TO STARS AND GALAXIES | 1-3 p.m.

via Zoom. For most of human history all that we knew about the universe was discovered by studying the light that has traveled from far away objects like stars and galaxies. In this two-part lecture, we’ll discuss the history of the observations that changed how we view the makeup of the Universe and what we can discover simply by studying light. Taught by Mary Oksala. 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 | 3:30-

4:45 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.

STARTUP WEEKEND CONEJO VALLEY | 6 p.m.

through Sunday, Oct. 23. Startup Weekend is a 54-hour immersive experience into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days (Friday-Sunday), you’ll make significant strides toward creating a business, in addition to connecting with the right people and resources and meeting the very best mentors, investors, and potential co-founders. Participants come together on Friday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. to form teams and select a startup idea to work on. More information at www.callutheran.edu/student-life/calendar/ event/2022-10-21-startup-weekend-conejo-valley/. RISE UP SINGING | 7 p.m. Rise Up Singing is a community drop-in singing group at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula. Join the fun as Maddie Sifantus leads us as we experience communal singing with rounds, freedom songs, songs of summer or your favorite song. All ages are welcome. Free Will Offering ($5 suggested). Parish Hall of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula. Enter at the side door. For more information, call the church office at 805-5254647, email office@uucsp.org or visit uucsp.org.

Join the Friends of the Santa Clara River for a Watershed Hike at Pacifico Mountain on Saturday, Oct. 22, starting at 9:45 a.m.

SATURDAY

CAMINATA GUIADA EN ESPANOL EN WILLOUGHBY PRESERVE/SPANISH GUIDED HIKE AT WILLOUGHBY PRESERVE | 9-11 a.m.

Disfrute de una caminata guiada gratuita que comienza en Willoughby Preserve de Ventura Land Trust en el río Ventura y termina en el estuario costero en Surfer’s Point. Aprenda sobre la historia cultural y natural del río Ventura y este hábitat ribereño y costero único. Reúnase en el estacionamiento de Main Street en Ventura. Enjoy a free guided hike that begins on Ventura Land Trust’s Willoughby Preserve on the Ventura River and ends at the coastal estuary at Surfer’s Point. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Ventura River and this unique riparian and coastal habitat. Meet at the Main Street parking lot. www.venturalandtrust.org/ spanishwilloughbytothesea. VENTURA BEACH CLEANUP | 9-11 a.m. Bring your sun hats, water bottles and closed toed shoes to help Surfrider and the city of Ventura keep the beach clean. Buckets, grabbers and gloves will be provided. Volunteer waivers need to be signed in advance, but walk ups are welcome. Please check in on the Promenade at California Street next to the Crowne Plaza Hotel; look for the blue Surfrider tent. Details and waivers are online at ventura.surfrider.org/beach-cleanups/. Email beachcleanups@ventura.surfrider.org with any questions.

WATERSHED HIKE AT PACIFICO MOUNTAIN WITH FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CLARA RIVER |

9:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Jim Danza, chair of FSCR and an Oxnard College professor, will co-lead the hike and provide fascinating natural history of the watershed and its importance. Part 2 is a hike to Pacifico Mountain, the highest peak in the Los Angeles County area of the Santa Clara River Watershed. Strenuous 11.8 mile hike with moderate elevation gain. Meet at the Pacifico Mountain trailhead, Forest Service Road 3N17, Palmdale. Carpool options and more information at www.meetup.com/friends-ofthe-santa-clara-river-events-restore-recreation/.

ALL ABOUT CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS |

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Renowned plant educator and author Lanny Kaufer will offer a free seminar on native plants and sign copies of his book, Medicinal Herbs of California. October is the perfect time to plant native plants to be able to take advantage of the winter rains. Learn how to identify these natural wonders and use them in your landscape and daily life. Green Thumb Nursery, 1899 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura. More information at HerbWalks.com or 805-646-6281.

VENTURA FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK

SALE | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Quality used books at bargain prices! DVDs, CDs, vinyl also available. All proceeds benefit Ventura’s libraries. Vons, 6040 Telegraph Road (Telegraph and Victoria), Ventura. SALSA MUSIC FEST | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Salsa Music Fest is a community event that will bring together families and friends, salsa music lovers, and those who want an enjoyable day at the park. World renown Chino Espinoza of Los Angeles headlines the event. There will be a special performance by an air dance troupe, and local dance teams. Beginner and intermediate salsa dance lessons provided for those who want to learn or advance their salsa dancing skills. Food trucks, a Family Fun Zone, craft corner and so much more! Lots of free parking, too. Tickets start at $19. Freedom Park, 480 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, salsamusicfest.com.

BANK OF BOOKS VENTURA BOOK SIGNING |

1-3 p.m. Tony Baker, Hot Rodding in Ventura County. For ages 2-8. Bank of Books, 748 E. Main St., Ventura, www.bankofbooks.com.

BANK OF BOOKS SANTA PAULA BOOK SIGNING

| 1-3 p.m. Rebecca Friday, Great Commission Adventures: Real-Life Encounters of an Unlikely Missionary. Bank of Books, 820 E. Main St., Santa Paula, www.bankofbooks.com.

ZANY ZOE’S ALL VAMPED OUT MAGIC SHOW |

1-2 p.m. A haunting we will go! Get spooked with Zany Zoe and her floating sugar skull friend. Listen to fun, creepy music and witness some Halloween magic. Register on our online Event Calendar. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

GONG YOGA NIDRA AT MEDITATION MOUNT |

1-3 p.m. Gong Yoga Nidra is an experience of deep relaxation and healing. Release, relax and let go with gentle yoga and gong yoga nidra (“yogic sleep”), led by Carrie Gorrell and Lida Martin at Meditation Mount. The session will begin with a creative meditation followed by a peaceful yoga flow integrating breath with gentle movement, and continue with a beautiful gong yoga nidra experience. Please bring water, a yoga mat, blankets, and anything you may need to feel comfortable. Gate opens at 12:30 p.m. to allow guests time to center themselves and connect with the land. $35. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. Registration required; meditationmount.org/events. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD | 2-4 p.m. Teen Advisory Board (TAB for short) is an engaging leadership group that develops programs and services. Earn service hours at our meetings, which are held on the fourth Saturday of the month. Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org. TRAIL OR TREAT | 2-6 p.m. Come out for a fun self-guided trick-or-treating hike, hunt for treats, and enjoy other free activities. “Trick or Treat” along the Camarillo Grove Trail. Answering correctly to nature-based questions will earn you trail treats! Trail treats will be nature and Halloween-related; no food items will be given. $5 to participate in the Trail or Treat hike; registration required. At 3 p.m., a “Night Creatures” presentation will take place along with free crafts, food trucks, rock climbing wall and more (free; no registration necessary for these activities). Camarillo Grove Nature Center, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo, www. pvrpd.org/2022-10-22-trail-or-treat.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS PAPER MACHÉ

WORKSHOP | 2:30-5:30 p.m. Local sculptor Jose Galvan will lead this workshop to make two large-scale sculptures of El Catrin and La Catrina for Día de Los Muertos. No registration required – just stop by. Adults and children welcome. Free. Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, oxnardperformingarts.com.

SUNDAY

DARK HEART OF POE | 2-3 p.m. Experience Edgar Allan Poe like you never have before at the riveting and innovative performance of Dark Heart of Poe. Using Poe’s own letters and works, Dark Heart of Poe introduces audiences to the man who defined early American literature by establishing his own genre and capturing the imaginations of suspense readers everywhere. Conceived by award-winning director Andrew James and performed by two actors. 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.

GREAT MUSIC INSPIRED BY GREAT LITERATURE

| 2:30 p.m. Presented by the Los Angeles Symphonic Winds at the Scherr Forum Theatre. $3035. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-449-2787, bapacthousandoaks.com. CAMERATA PACIFICA | 3 p.m. In the world of classical music, chamber music compositions are a composer’s most intensely personal expression. Written for small groups of musicians, chamber music demands an intimacy and honesty lost in the impersonal nature of large group performances. Presented in small venues which enhance the viscerally expressive qualities of the music, an exploration of that intimacy is a critical component of every Camerata Pacifica performance. In October, violist Yura Lee, cellist Jonathan Swensen and pianist Soyeon Kate Lee will present a selection that includes sonatas by Kodály and Chopin and a passacaglia for solo violin by Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber. $68. 3 p.m. at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 East Main Street, Ventura, cameratapacifica.org. TRUNK OR TREAT | 4:30-7:30 p.m. Kids can dress up and collect candy from participants providing goodies from their cars. This fun and FREE event takes place in the Youth Center parking lot near Hobson Way and Seventh Street. Presented by OPAC and the Viejitos Car Club. Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard,www.oxnardperformingarts.com/halloween-trunk-or-treat.html.

MONDAY

CAPITALISM IN CHINA: RISE OF A GLOBAL

GIANT | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by Mark Yourek. $60. Register at ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog. htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

THE OTHER SIDE OF NASHVILLE | 10 a.m.-12

p.m. via Zoom. In this class, we will explore the incredible and mostly unknown secret of Nashville: the wealth and variety of non-country music that has its roots there. Taught by Tony Moon. 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.

MONKEYPOX VACCINE CLINIC | 10 a.m.-4

p.m. Get your free monkeypox vaccine. First and second doses available. No appointment required; walk-ins welcome. Diversity Collective Community Center, 2471 Portola Road, Ventura, www.diversitycollectivevc.org.

ECONOMICAL CHALLENGES FOR CREATING A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY IN THE 21ST

CENTURY | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. This two-part lecture looks at a number of economic issues which will enable us to understand deindustrialization, decoupling of wages and productivity, widening gap in distribution of income and wealth, erosion of trust in our government and its cost in the form of loss of a vital social capital. Taught by Jamshid Damooei. 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.

SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION: IMAGINATION AND

THE HUMAN SPIRIT | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by Marc Olevin. $60. Register at ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog. htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu. TAKE AND MAKE: DIYA | 4-5:30 p.m. Pick up a take & make kit at the Young Adult Desk. This kit contains materials to create a Diya (lamp) for Diwali. Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the major religious festivals celebrated in India. Aimed at ages 13-18. Young Adult Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

BOOK SIGNING AND COMMUNITY READING

WITH DEBORAH MIRANDA | 5 p.m. The English Department and First-Year Writing Program will present an evening presentation by Deborah Miranda, the author of this year’s English 110 Common Reading selection, Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir. The mixed-genre memoir plumbs deeply into Indigenous displacement, imprisonment, genocide, remembrance, resilience and solidarity in a poetically rendered corrective to prevailing narratives of Native erasure. Free and open to the public; no reservations required. Samuelson Chapel at California Lutheran University, 165 Chapel Land, Thousand Oaks, www.callutheran.edu/map/samuelson-chapel.

VENTURA COUNTY WRITERS SALON | 6-8 p.m.

The Ventura County Writers Salon meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. If you’re looking for a fiction writing group that will complement your high-class adventure, add spice to your innovative work of science fiction or bring order and balance to your historical period piece, look no further than the Ventura County Writers Salon! All genres of fiction are welcome. Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

TUESDAY

FIRST LIGHT: IMAGES FROM THE JAMES WEBB

SPACE TELESCOPE | 10 a.m. via Zoom. Look at some of the first sets of data that have been released from JWST’s initial observations of nebulas, Jupiter, stars, stellar nurseries and exoplanets. In addition, we’ll give a brief overview of the history of the JWST conception, development, flight and deployment and include time for Q&A in this one-hour

lecture. Part of the Fifty and Better lecture series, designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for people age 50 and older. Individual and two-Part lectures are $10 each; bundle all fall lectures for $60. www.callutheran.edu/centers/ lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

A HISTORY OF RUSSIA | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This history class is taught by Bill Garlington. $60. In person at Studio Channel Islands and online via Zoom. Register at ext.csuci. edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

IMMIGRANTS’ STORIES OF JAZZ, BLUES, ROCK

AND POP | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by Emanuel Abramovits. $60. Register at ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

TEEN CRAFTERNOON: MONSTER WREATH |

4-5:30 p.m. Where my ghouls at? Create a Monster Wreath in time for Halloween. Materials provided. Ages 13-18. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

POPPIES BOOK CLUB MEETING | 6 p.m.

Members will discuss There There, by Tommy Orange, which won the Pen/Hemingway Award. The compelling story follows 12 people from Native communities who travel to a powwow in Oakland and discover unforeseen connections. Meet on the back patio. Group discussion is free and open to interested adults; read the book in advance. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805798-0033, tireswingstudio@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY

NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING BOOTCAMP | 9 a.m.-

12 p.m. via Zoom. Through Nov. 3. Understanding the unique accounting principles and requirements that apply to nonprofits is critical for your mission to succeed. This four-module seminar series will introduce students to the basic accounting concepts relevant to nonprofit organizations. Participants will be exposed to foundational accounting principles and their practical applications. This will include understanding cash vs. accrual basis, the matching principle, fund accounting, functional allocations, and how to read and prepare financial statements.$225. The four-part series takes place Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 2-3. Registration and more information at www.callutheran.edu/centers/nonprofit/ workshops/event/2022-10-26-nonprofit-accounting-bootcamp-four-part-series.

ANCIENT BATTLES THAT SHAPE OUR MODERN

WORLD | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by Scott Jones. Offered in person at CSUCI and online via Zoom and Hy-Flex. $60. Register at ext. csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

RELIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN: FROM THE ROMAN CATACOMBS TO MODERN

TIMES | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. Beginning with the Early Christian and Jewish period during Roman times, we explore the influences of symbolism and pictorial representations of religious images in Europe and the Middle East, ending our journey with sleek contemporary structures. Taught by Eleanor Schrader. 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.

AGOURA HILLS STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

| 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Agoura Hills Mayor Deborah Klein Lopez will present the keynote address and Johnathan Franklin, Community Affairs and Engagement for the Los Angeles Rams, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. In celebration of the city’s 40th anniversary, Mayor Lopez will also recognize Business of the Year honorees who represent the historic past, vibrant present and sustainable future of the Agoura Hills economy. Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills.

AGATHA CHRISTIE: MYSTERIES AND

MISCONCEPTION | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by Matthew Weisman. $60. Register at ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog. htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

POPPIES MOSAIC WREATH WORKSHOP |

3-5:30 p.m. Crate a mosaic wreath to decorate with modern flair. Led by Melissa Welch. Meet on the back patio. Space is limited to 10 people. $80; materials included. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-7980033, poppiesartandgifts.indiemade.com.

GENE HAAS FOUNDATION STEAM INNOVATION

CENTER GRAND OPENING | 5 p.m. Join the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme for a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the organization’s new STEAM Innovation Center at the Martin V. Smith Youth Center. The only lab of its kind in the county, our STEAM Innovation Center will expse members from elementary to middle school ages to a huge variety of career fields that can be found right here in our county. RSVP to Stephanie at ssegura@bgcop.org. 1900 W. Fifth St., Oxnard, 805815-4969, www.bgcop.org.

TRICK OR TREAT AT THE COLLECTION | 5-7 p.m.

Attention superheroes, witches, ghosts, goblins, princesses, pirates and pumpkins: The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard is hosting a special pre-Halloween night of trick or treating. Stop in for a spell and get tons of fang-tastic treats from the Collection’s merchants. Lots of surprises, special offers and FUN. Reservations are required, and while the whole family is encouraged to tag along, trick-or-treat tickets are for kids only. This wicked event fills up fast, so mummies and daddies should be sure to RSVP as soon as possible. To make a reservation, visit www. thecollectionrp.com.

2022 WOMEN UNITED EDUCATION AWARDS

RECEPTION | 5-7 p.m. Presented by United Way of Ventura County and featuring keynote speaker Ventura County Community College District Rick MacLennan. Ventura County Community Foundation Nonprofit Center, 401 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, vcunitedway.org/women-united-luncheon.

CONVERSATIONS SERIES WITH ARMIN

SHIMERMAN | 6 p.m. Armin Shimerman is veteran actor of stage and screen known for his portrayal of Quark on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Principal Snyder on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Conversations With is an ongoing series similar to Inside the Actors Studio. The event is free and sponsored by the Theatre Arts and Dance Department. No tickets or reservations are required. Preus-Brandt Forum at California Lutheran University, 135 Chapel Lane, Thousand Oaks, www.callutheran.edu/map/ preus-brandt-forum.

Salsa lovers won’t want to miss the Salsa Music Fest on Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Camarillo’s Freedom Park.

THURSDAY

2022 OJAI STORYTELLING FESTIVAL | Oct.

27-30. Every year, the Ojai Storytelling Festival presents a spellbinding series of tales told by master storytellers from across the nation and the globe. This year is no exception, with a lineup that offers something for every age and interest. Featuring the Ojai Madrigali Singers, Merry Wives of Windsor, Mara Menzies, Izzi Tooinsky, Sheila Arnold, Debs Newbold, Kevin Kling, Josh Goforth and Adam Booth. There are so many “chapters” in the epic tale that is the four-day festival, so you’ll have ample opportunity to find something to entertain, amuse and inspire you! Tickets start at $20; ticket packages are available. Performances take place at the Ojai Art Center and Libbey Bowl. For tickets, full schedule and more information, visit www.ojaistoryfest.org.

MURDER, MAYHEM AND MONSTERS: THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE HORROR FILMS | 10 a.m.-

12 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This film studies class is taught by Nicholas Santa Maria. $60. Register at ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

ALL NEW SHORT STORIES PERFORMED | 1-3

p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by Beverly Olevin. $60. Register at ext.csuci.edu/ programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

’TIS THE SEASON TO GET HIRED: A WORKSHOP

SERIES FOR TEENS | 4-5:30 p.m. Are you prepared for a job interview? Our Business Services Coordinator is here to help! Participate in a mock interview and receive feedback on your performance. Sign up at the Young Adult Desk starting October 22. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

BIKE RIDE, NORTH SHORE BETTY AND

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION | 4:45 p.m. Join Ventura Land Trust for a three-part event. We’ll start at Harmon Canyon Preserve for a bike ride guided by Preserve Director Dan Hulst, gather at Ventura’s Patagonia HQ for a screening of Patagonia’s mountain bike short film North Shore Betty followed by a community conversation on practices for safely sharing trails. Free; RSVP required. More information at www.venturalandtrust.org/events.

EVENING MOVIE: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK

LAGOON | 5-7 p.m. A free screening of the horror classic from 1954. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

PEACHERINE RAGTIME SOCIETY ORCHESTRA

WITH NOSFERATU | 7:30 p.m. Classic silent film accompanied by a live orchestra with music and sound effects. Performed the same way they were done 100 years ago. Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with the classic silent film Nosferatu, the way it was meant to be seen! Released in 1922, Nosferatu is considered one of the most foreboding and influential horror films in the history of cinema. $42. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E.Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-4492787, bapacthousandoaks.com.

COMMUNITY NEEDS, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

CHANNEL ISLANDS CHORAL ASSOCIATION

| Community singers are needed! Audition now for the California State University, Channel Islands University Chorus, composed of CSUCI students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as community singers. Auditions are by appointment with Dr. KuanFen Liu. The chorus meets Monday evenings, 6:30-9:15 p.m., in Malibu Hall 100. Concerts on Dec. 2 and 4. To request an audition, email downbeatplus@gmail. com. More information at cicachoir.org.

FREE FLU SHOT CLINICS | Saturdays, 9

a.m.-12 p.m., through Oct. 22. Community Memorial Health System’s Centers for Family Health and Midtown Medical Group, in conjunction with Ventura County Public Health, will provide free flu shots to people over 6 months of age. For the health and wellbeing of our community, it is recommended that all people over the age of 6 months receive the flu vaccine every year. Clinics are held from 9 a.m.12 p.m. Walk-ins are encouraged. LOCATIONS: Oct. 22: 2361 E. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard; 242 E. Harvard Blvd., Suite C, Santa Paula; 138 W. Main St., Suite E, Ventura. For more information call 805-652-6353.

INFORMATION ON THE HIGH SCHOOL AT MOORPARK COLLEGE | Through March 28.

The High School at Moorpark College allows students to earn both their high school diploma and college credits at the same time. HSMC is located on the Moorpark College campus where high schoolers, beginning their freshman year, take both high school and college-level classes. The school is open to any student in Ventura or Los Angeles counties. HSMC will host in-person information nights on Nov. 1, Jan, 24 and Feb. 28. Virtual sessions are offered Nov. 29 and March 28. For more information, call Dr. Shirleen Oplustic at 805-378-6312 or contact her via email at soplustic@mrpk.org. Additional information can also be found at www.hsmc.mrpk.org. INKTOBER FOR TEENS | Through Oct. 31. The month of October is known as Inktober, where participants draw an image every day in October based on a list of prompts. Want to participate? Stop by the Young Adult Desk and pick up an Inktober assignment. Turn in five drawings inspired by the prompts by Oct. 31 for a chance to win a prize. Young Adult Desk of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org. LANDLORD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM | Are you a Ventura County property owner/housing provider seeking stable tenancies, rental income, and a way to help our neighbors who need a home? Do you have a housing unit to lease in the near or immediate future? We are seeking studios to 3+ bedrooms. United Way will provide financial and supportive services to ensure a smooth and mutually beneficial housing process. Join the effort and receive a leasing bonus of up to two times the rent charged for the unit! This incentive is available for landlords and is separate from any costs incurred by program participants. For more information or to learn more about the Landlord Engagement Program, contact Carie Bristow at carie.bristow@vcunitedway.org or 805.485.6288 x235.

MENTORS NEEDED FOR WOMEN UNITED

EDUCATION AWARD RECIPIENTS | Women United is seeking potential mentors in professional positions who would like to guide a single mother college student and help her reach her career goals. Anyone who has professional experience in a business environment and is willing to meet with a mentee for 2-3 sessions during the semester (in person or via Zoom) is encouraged to apply. To learn more, contact Leslie Osuna at leslie.osuna@vcunitedway.org or 805.485.6288, ext. 224.

TEEN CENTER BATTLE OF THE BANDS

APPLICATIONS | Through Oct. 28. The Thousand Oaks Teen Center is currently recruiting high school age bands to play in its annual Battle of the Bands on Dec. 3. Qualifying bands will be judged by industry professionals and compete for several prizes. Interested bands must provide application, a demon CD and/or link to music. Completed applications should be returned to teencenterprograms@crpd. org no later than Friday, Oct. 28. Online application, guidelines and more information available at www. thousandoaksteencenter.com/events.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FREE TAX

PREPARATION | Help low-income families and individuals improve their financial stability by joining our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) team of tax preparers and interviewers for the 2022 Tax Year. Volunteers prepare federal and state tax returns at no cost at multiple sites across Ventura County and are asked to commit four hours per week during the VITA tax season, Feb. 1-April 30, 2023. No experience is necessary; training is provided. A two-session training course (in-person and virtual) will be offered on Nov. 12 and 19, 2022 at Moorpark College. To learn more or to register, visit volunteerventuracounty.org/need/detail/?need_id=372430.

ONGOING/UPCOMING EVENTS

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE MEETING | Tuesdays, 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 805-640-6472, wenj16630@sbcglobal.net or DBSAlliance.org. 5654 Ralston St., Ventura.

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, featuring a corn maze, labyrinth, gourd tunnel, photo ops, an enormous pumpkin patch and more! 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. 22-23: Wild West. Oct. 29-30: All About Pumpkins. 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark and 5696 E. Los Angeles Ave., Somis. underwoodfamilyfarms.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/.

FREE RANGE COMEDY IMPROV CLASS | Fridays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 11.

Students will learn the basics of comedy improv through improv exercises and games, then perform their own showcase at completion. $125 for the six-week class held at the Camarillo Academy of Performing Arts, 2460 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. For more information, call 413862-2433, email freerangecomedy@gmail.com or visit freerangecomedy.com.

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 805-3405882. Donations only. JEST IMPROV | Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Need to laugh or be silly? JEST Improv holds weekly, improv drop-in classes for beginners and all experience levels, Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. at Diversity Collective, 2471 Portola Road, Ventura. Classes are $15 each, or $10 each with JEST membership. More information at www.jestimprov.com.

PUMPKIN PATCH AT LIMONEIRA RANCH | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

through Oct. 30. The Limoneira Ranch, with wide open green vistas framed by mountains is the site of our fall fun in October. Each year our we strive to make our Pumpkin Patch bigger and better with great food, crafts, live entertainment, FFA Petting Zoo, famous 5.5 acre Corn MAiZE and of course our Pumpkin Chucker. Presented by the Rotary Club of Santa Paula. $12 general admission; $5-15 for attractions. Free admission for ages 2 and under and free parking. Please no dogs. 12471 Foothill Road, Santa Paula, 888-5221884, sppumpkinpatch.com.

SOUND MEDITATION | Fridays and Sundays.

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. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events.

SUNSET YOGA AND SOUND MEDITATION |

Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 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. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events.

SWAP MEET | Wednesdays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Every week, the Ventura County Fairgrounds hosts dozens of vendors selling a wide array of antiques and collectibles. Vendor space available; contact Sue Adams at 818-590-5435. $2 admission.10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.snaauctions.com.