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A Living Exhibit!
Friday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
ADMISSION: Donation
*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*
visit www.clnaturecenter.org/going-batty to see each week's times

Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center.
fThese are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals.
Guests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset, and are mostly active here during the warmer months.
This is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises.

Keep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times.
Includes a Docent led talk and Q&A.
After learning about the local bats, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed.

Admission: Donation
The Neal Taylor Nature Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Click here for more information about this program

“BEST New Year’s Eve events in Los Angeles!” LA Times, LA Weekly, Daily News.

Champagne, sparkling juice, and a delectable dessert buffet accompany this rousing, family-friendly Rudie-DeCarlo musical revue. Join in the singing, dancing, humor and other delights culled from over 6 decades of audience favorite Santa Monica Playhouse productions. With finger-snapping jazz, foot-stompin’ sing-a-longs, Jewish patter songs, romantic ballads, this show has it all! Add hats, tiaras, noisemakers, leis and streamers and you have a not-to-be-missed New Year’s Eve celebration. “A company that knows what its audience expects from an evening of theatre!” LA TIMES.
Usher in 2025 and the Playhouse's 65th anniversary of continuous theatrical and educational services to the community. Featuring the internationally acclaimed Actors’ Repertory Theatre, it’s the BEST New Year’s celebration in town!

The 10:30 show lets you celebrate the changeover to the New Year in the theatre with members of the cast. The 7:00 show offers everything the later show does and is a great way to celebrate with the entire family, letting the kids have a real New Year's Eve treat, and get home at a reasonable hour, or kick off an evening of after-theatre dining and celebrating. Champagne, sparkling juice and dessert buffet served 6:30 to 7:00 and 10:00 to 10:30. Tickets go VERY FAST so book today!

“The Playhouse is truly a gem in this city and visiting it should be at the top of everyone’s to do list!” DAILY BRUIN.

Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, We Are Santa Monica, the Ahmanson Foundation and Playhouse PALS.

It’s been a year since audiences have been treated to this spectacular performance by Shelley Fisher, the Down Home Diva, in a musical rock n' roller coaster ride, filled with humor and pathos, as this good southern Jewish girl fights prejudice and personal tragedy to fulfill her vision of helping the world celebrate diversity, dreams and determination. Now when we need it the most, Shelley brings you the longest-running musical solo show in America, one performance only, Saturday, September 9 at 7:30pm. And the fabulous Miss Fisher is donating all proceeds to the Doors-Open Santa Monica Playhouse Benefit Campaign.

“Shelley Fisher rips the roof off with her bluesy, ballsy, autobiographical one-woman show – while ripping at the heart strings of her packed houses. Fisher's story of a good little southern Jewish girl with big rock and roll dreams gets fueled by 17 show-stopping numbers co-written with renowned hit makers, Kenny Hirsch (I've Never Been To Me, No One In The World), Harold Payne (Bobby Womack, Snoop Dogg) and Steve Rawlins (I Wanna Win a Grammy Before I Am A Granny; arranger for The Emmys, Grammys, Smokey Robinson and more). The Huffington Post.

Share this uplifting, life-affirming, powerful musical with family and friends, and celebrate the joy of live theatre!

This performance is sponsored by the Santa Monica Playhouse Jewish Heritage Series.

Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by generous grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Rotary Club Foundation, We Are Santa Monica, and Playhouse PALS.

From AI to social media to election politics, it’s tough to know what to believe online anymore! Local journalists and truth crusaders Starshine Roshell, Lisa Osborn and Amy Marie Orozco are offering practical tips and easy-to-follow advice to help Central Coasters become savvy, responsible media consumers. Learn to spot doctored images, check sources, resist falling for “ragebait” — content that spurs you to share it without even verifying — and avoid spreading misinformation to your friends and family. Moment of Truth: Sorting Fact from Fiction in the Misinformation Age is made possible by a grant from the Association for Women in Communications Advancement Fund and the fiscal sponsorship of the Santa Barbara Foundation.

Wednesday, October 9
5:30 p.m. at WorkZones

Members free; Guests $25

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The Camarillo Quilters Association will meet at the Pleasant Valley Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley Drive, Camarillo on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 . The doors open at 9:00 am and the meeting begins at 9:30 am. The guest fee is $5.00 and everyone is welcome.
This month will feature four of our CQA members giving mini workshops. The topics will include Sashiko, making a sewing machine mat, Kawandi quilting and how to use an Accuquilt machine.
Please mark your calendars and join us for this event!
See the website https://camarilloquilters.com for more information.

Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a stirring tribute to the rich variety and diversity of people, perspectives and musical styles that have shaped 250 years of American choral music. From stirring melodies like Simple Gifts and Home on the Range to the lively rhythms of Down By the Riverside, patriotic favorites, audience sing-alongs and more, it’s truly a musical salute to America’s enduring spirit.
Bring your whole family to this One-Day-Only performance. This is indeed an afternoon that you won’t want to miss as we celebrate America’s 250th and more as we lift up our voices together.

Featured performers on the program include our own Lompoc Valley Master Chorale Youth Chorale, our 2026 scholarship winners and special guest instrumentalists.

America’s 250th: A Celebration in Song will take place on Saturday April 25, 2026 at First United Methodist Church 925 North “F” St., Lompoc, CA. 3:00 PM.

The Lompoc Valley Master Chorale is celebrating its 34th season in the Lompoc Valley and is under the direction of Kathleen Abrams Hacker. The piano accompanist is Rachel Mello.

Ticket prices are $20 General Admission, $5 for High School Students and Children Under 13 are Free.
Tickets are available from Chorale members or at the door on the performance day. For more information please visit our website, lvmasterchorale.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 25, 2026

Contact:
Laura Mason
805-410-3497
laura@conejoschools.org

MEDIA ALERT: FOR COMMUNITY EDITORS AND CALENDAR LISTINGS

CONEJO SCHOOLS FOUNDATION’S ALL-DISTRICT MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR 42ND YEAR

Thousand Oaks, Calif. – The Conejo Schools Foundation’s All District Music Festival, a beloved community tradition, proudly returns to the Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center this spring.

Now in its 42nd year, the festival brings together more than 3,500 student musicians from across the Conejo Valley for ten nights of string, choir, and band performances where elementary, middle, and high school students take to the stage at one of the region’s premier performance venues.

The All District Music Festival offers students a rare opportunity to experience a truly world-class stage environment, taking them “behind the curtain” and onto a professional platform far beyond what many have previously experienced. For students accustomed to performing in multipurpose rooms, the festival offers a transformative opportunity to stand in the spotlight and showcase their talents on a grand scale.

Beyond performance, the festival plays a vital role in inspiring students to keep music central to their education. It encourages continued participation throughout their academic journeys while also fostering meaningful connections. Students are introduced to peers and instructors from their future middle and high schools, strengthening a sense of community and continuity across grade levels.

Produced by the Conejo Schools Foundation, the festival is truly a labor of love.

“Events like the All District Music Festival showcase the extraordinary talent, dedication, and collaboration happening across our schools,” said Lana Clark, Executive Director of the Conejo Schools Foundation. “It’s more than a performance—it’s a celebration of what students can achieve when they are supported, inspired, and given opportunities to grow through the arts. We are incredibly proud of the team that brings this event to life each year, creating a meaningful experience not only for our students, but for our entire community.”

The festival is made possible through the dedication of countless volunteers and the generous support of local sponsors who believe in and invest in Conejo Valley schools.

Tickets:

Tickets are available for purchase through Ticketmaster at www.conejoschools.org or at the box office.

Dates and Performance Information:

Tuesday, April 14 – 7:00 pm

Strings- NPHS, Sequoia, Sycamore Canyon, Banyan, Cypress, EARThS, Walnut

Wednesday, April 15 – 7:00 pm

Strings- TOHS, Redwood, Glenwood, Madroña Academy, Wildwood

Thursday, April 16 – 7:00 pm

Strings-WHS, Colina, Los Cerritos, Conejo Academy, Lang Ranch, Westlake Hills

Tuesday, April 28 – 7:00 pm

Chorus- NPHS, Sequoia, Sycamore Canyon, Banyan, Cypress, EARThS, Maple, Walnut

Wednesday, April 29 – 7:00 pm

Chorus- WHS, Colina, Conejo Academy, MATES, Westlake Hills

Thursday, April 30 – 7:00 pm

Chorus- WHS, Los Cerritos, Ladera, Lang Ranch, Weathersfiled

Friday, May 1 – 7:00 pm

Chorus- TOHS, Redwood, Acacia, Aspen, Madroña Academy, WIldwood

Monday, May 18 – 7:00 pm

Band- NPHS, Sequoia, Sycamore Canyon, Banyan, Cypress, EARThS, Maple, MATES (beginning), Sycamore Canyon, Walnut

Tuesday, May 19 – 7:00 pm

Band- WHS, Colina, Los Cerritos, Conejo Academy, Lang Ranch, MATES (advanced), Westlake, Westlake Hills

Wednesday, May 20 – 7:00 pm

Band- TOHS, Acacia, Glenwood, Ladera, Madroña Academy, Weathersfield, Redwood Ensemble

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DETAILS FOR CALENDAR LISTINGS

ALL DISTRICT MUSIC FESTIVALS

WHAT: Conejo Schools Foundation presents a celebration of Conejo Valley Unified School District’s incredible youth music programs with ten nights of All-District Music Festivals in the Bank of America Performing Arts Center’s Kavli Theatre. Each night features strings, chorus, or band students from elementary, middle, and high schools performing together in concert to showcase the growth and achievements of our young musicians.

WHEN/WHERE:

7pm Tuesday, 4/14 – NPHS Strings Track

7pm Wednesday, 4/15 - TOHS Strings Track

7pm Thursday, 4/16 - WHS Strings Track

7pm Tuesday, 4/28 - NPHS Choral Track

7pm Wednesday, 4/29 - WHS Choral Track

7pm Thursday, 4/30 - WHS Choral Track

7pm Friday, 5/1- TOHS Choral Track

7pm Monday, 5/18 - NPHS Band Track

7pm Tuesday, 5/19 – WHS Band Track

7pm Wednesday, 5/20 – TOHS Band Track

TICKETS: Tickets are available for purchase through Ticketmaster at www.conejoschools.org or at the box office.

Join us for Studio Channel Islands next Film in the Gallery!
Зеркало (Mirror) [1975, Soviet Union; dir. Andrei Tarkovsky]
From the mind of the visionary Tarkovsky, Mirror blends cinema with visual art and poetry.

Bring your own journal and we'll provide a treasure trove of upcycled papers, fabric scraps, vintage ephemera, and more. Let your creativity run wild as you embellish your pages!

All tools and material provided. Ages 13+.

Located in the EE Makerspace upstairs above Art from Scrap.

California Coastal Horse Rescue (CCHR), a nonprofit dedicated to saving, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses in need, will host its annual Help a Horse Day celebration on Sunday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the rescue ranch located at 600 W. Lomita Avenue in Ojai. The event promises a joyful day for horse lovers, families, and community members of all ages, with proceeds supporting the care and rehabilitation of rescued horses.

Help a Horse Day is a national awareness day dedicated to spotlighting the vital work of equine rescue organizations. CCHR’s celebration transforms this important cause into an unforgettable community gathering entirely focused on the horses.

Food vendors will be on site serving up delicious fare throughout the day, and Ojai Ice Cream will be on hand to keep things cool and sweet. Adults looking to raise a glass to the horses can visit the CCHR “Hope, Hops & Horses” Beer Garden, where every sip supports the rescue’s mission.

EVENT DETAILS
California Coastal Horse Rescue — Help a Horse Day
Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
600 W. Lomita Avenue, Ojai, California
Admission: $10 Adults | Free for children 10 years and under | Free parking
For more information, visit: www.californiacoastalhorserescue.com


About California Coastal Horse Rescue

California Coastal Horse Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to rescuing horses from neglect, abuse, and slaughter. Based in Ojai, California, CCHR provides comprehensive rehabilitation services and works to place horses in safe, loving forever homes. The organization relies entirely on the generosity of donors, volunteers, and community supporters to continue its lifesaving work.