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The FREE Prime Time Band Fall Concert, under the direction of Dr. Paul Mori, celebrates "Music in Motion". Music and motion are inseparable. What would dance be without music or a parade without a march? This concert explores and celebrates the many connections between music and movement. Invite family and friends to enjoy this concert of pop, classics, show tunes and marches!

The Prime Time Band is a vibrant group of more than eighty musicians ranging in age from 40-90+. Since its inception in 1995, Prime Time Band has been proud to provide free concerts for the greater Santa Barbara Community. After thirty years of making music, the tradition continues.

Or, "What do our Faiths say about the Animal Kingdom?"

On Tuesday, November 11th at 7:00 PM the Ventura County Interfaith Community will explore what three faiths have to say about the animal kingdom. Join us at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (1251 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo) and discover how the Bahá’í Community, Episcopalians, and Jains view their relationship to animals.

Admission is free, and all are welcome, so feel free to invite friends and family who may have an interest in what promises to be a fascinating evening.

“A cat, a dog” by West Zest used with permission CC BY-SA 2.0.

COAST GUARD COURSE UNDERSCORES BOATING SAFETY
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA: Saturday 1 November 2025, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

The U. S. Coast Guard encourages all boaters to take a boating safety course that meets the National Boating Education Standards before they go boating. The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Boat America course is an introductory boater certificate course designed for the novice boater.

The 1-day course consists of seven core lessons, providing up-to-date knowledge for boating safety. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors are experienced recreational boaters with in-depth knowledge of boating safety and skills. Topics include Introduction to Boating, Boating Law, Safety Equipment, Safe Operation and Basic Navigation, Boating Emergencies, Trailering, Sports and Boating tips.

This Boat America course is certified to obtain a California Boater Card. The Boater Card, issued from the California State Division of Boating and Waterways, is required for persons operating a boat.

The next class will be held Saturday 1 November 2025, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Classroom Location: USCG Recruiting Center, 4202 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93035
Cost is $32.00/person. Make check out to “USCG AUX FL 7-2”
We will provide textbook and morning snack.

RSVP required by email as the classes fill fast and spell your name the way you wish it on the course certificate. Contact USCG Auxiliarist Robert Hamming, rhamming@sbcglobal.net,

Join us at Studio Channel Islands for a kaleidoscopic range of conversations and insights brought to us by renowned psychedelic and optical artists. Legends including Roger Dean, Mear-One, and Jen Stark will discuss the surrounding artwork and gallery space being featured in our current exhibit, Calidelic Psychefornia.

Dean is most notable for his work featured on album covers of the late 60s, famously the English rock bands Yes and Asia. Mear is an LA based artist, working at the forefront of LA’s mural and graffiti scene and most famous for developing the Melrose graffiti art movement in the late 80s. Stark is a multi-media artist based in LA, whose optical art and use of psychedelic colors is known worldwide. Curator, Brian Chambers, is an expert on psychedelic art and culture and is a well known curator and gallery owner. Come support and listen to this expansive panel discussion!

with Bent Olsen, Owner of Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery

ADMISSION: DONATION

When: 2PM on Sunday, November 16th
Where: The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake
Meet & greet reception with light refreshments to follow.

Guest speaker Bent Olsen will speak on Danish Bakeries in Solvang, California. Learn how six Danish bakeries have been able to thrive in Solvang, a small village of just 6,000 residents with a unique history. Peer into the rich culture and passed down techniques of Danish baking. Get a taste for yourself and sample the Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery signature pastry. Fresh brewed coffee will be provided, courtesy of El Rancho Marketplace. The presentation will finish with a Q&A.

Website: olsensdanishvillagebakery.com
Phone: (805) 688-6314

The Neal Taylor Nature Center (NTNC) is located within Cachuma Recreational Area in a picturesque old ranch house. Developed and operated by a corps of committed volunteers, it offers exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages.

Nature Center & Gift Store Hours
Thursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Nature Center Admission: Donations Appreciated
(There is a $10.00 County Park Entrance Fee per vehicle)

The Simi Valley Family YMCA will host its annual Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 6. Participants can have their picture taken with Santa and receive a framed photo, and enjoy breakfast and hot cocoa. There will be snow, a snow slide and holiday crafts for the kids.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Families can then select a newly arrived Christmas tree at the YMCA’s Christmas tree lot operated by the Simi Valley Y’s Men’s Club. The lot offers about 750 Noble, Douglas and Nordmann fir trees from 3' to 9' tall.

All proceeds from tree sales go back into the community. Tree lot hours are 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

The tree lot and Breakfast with Santa are at the Simi Valley Family YMCA (3200 Cochran St., corner of Galena Ave. and Cochran St.). Advance registration is required for Breakfast with Santa (www.sevymca.org/breakfast-santa).

Get crafty for the holidays! Create simple designs on linoleum blocks to print on cards or gift tags, or to make your own wrapping paper. You will learn about designing a simple shape, using carving tools, and making variations in your prints. All tools and materials are provided. For ages 13+.

The California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society Annual Wildlife Symposium is intended to bring together local professionals and students from the Central Coast together to share ideas, professional knowledge, and information on projects, and on-going research.

41st Annual Memorial Program Light Up a Life

Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice’s “Light Up a Life” events offer comfort and solace to those who have experienced loss, providing a meaningful opportunity to honor the memories of loved ones. Whether they were lost recently or long ago, near or far, “Light Up a Life” serves as a heartfelt tribute that brings joy and reflection during this holiday season. Join us for our 41st anniversary on the following dates and times:  

Constitution Park, 1287 Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo 
Saturday, December 6th from 4:30 pm – 5:30pm 

Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura 
 Wednesday, December 10th from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 

Heritage Square, 715 South A Street, Oxnard  
Saturday, December 13th from 4:30 pm – 5:30pm 
   
Light Up a Life is for everyone. Join us for a heartfelt opportunity to honor and celebrate the lives of those we cherish. Our events feature touching readings, acts of remembrance, and a beautifully illuminated Tree of Life. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to take part in this year’s Light Up campaign. By making a tax-deductible donation of $25 or more, you can have a star bearing your loved one’s name displayed throughout the holiday season in our online memory listing and in our touching video tribute at the events. Your contribution plays a vital role in sustaining our hospice and bereavement programs across Ventura County. Reserve your start today at www.lmvna.org/LightUpALife. 
 

41st Annual Memorial Program Light Up a Life

Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice’s “Light Up a Life” events offer comfort and solace to those who have experienced loss, providing a meaningful opportunity to honor the memories of loved ones. Whether they were lost recently or long ago, near or far, “Light Up a Life” serves as a heartfelt tribute that brings joy and reflection during this holiday season. Join us for our 41st anniversary on the following dates and times:  

Constitution Park, 1287 Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo 
Saturday, December 6th from 4:30 pm – 5:30pm 

Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura 
 Wednesday, December 10th from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 

Heritage Square, 715 South A Street, Oxnard  
Saturday, December 13th from 4:30 pm – 5:30pm 
   
Light Up a Life is for everyone. Join us for a heartfelt opportunity to honor and celebrate the lives of those we cherish. Our events feature touching readings, acts of remembrance, and a beautifully illuminated Tree of Life. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to take part in this year’s Light Up campaign. By making a tax-deductible donation of $25 or more, you can have a star bearing your loved one’s name displayed throughout the holiday season in our online memory listing and in our touching video tribute at the events. Your contribution plays a vital role in sustaining our hospice and bereavement programs across Ventura County. Reserve your start today at www.lmvna.org/LightUpALife.