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Celebrate Conejo Valley’s rich equestrian heritage at the Day of the Horse & Showdeo, a free, family-friendly event packed with western tradition and entertainment for all ages. Experience thrilling live arena action featuring a Grand Entry, horse riding demonstrations, and a Parade of Horses. Kids can enjoy a hands-on Critter Corral, a Pony Photo Booth, a roping station, face painting, arts and crafts, and fun games with prizes—plus free gift bags for the first 200 children to arrive! With delicious options from local food trucks on site, it’s the perfect afternoon outing for the entire community. Doors open at 11:00 am, Grand Entry for Showdeo starts at 12:30. Sponsored by ETI Corral 37.

“Healing Hearts” Sound Bath Friday, September 11th at 7pm
at The New Thought Now Spiritual Center

Relax and rejuvenate with the sounds of Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, harps, gongs, and soothing tones washing over you in waves. A beautifully guided meditation carries you into a place of deep peace and healing with body and mind. Bring your own yoga mat or let us provide one. Come as you are, leave restored and ready for the weekend. Love offering $20.

New Thought Now is located at 880 Hampshire Road, Suite W, Westlake Village. 818/ 508-7171

The once-a-year annual Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale is returning to the Earl Warren Showgrounds from September 10-20, 2026, offering over 150,000 gently used books as well as puzzles, games, vinyl records, CDs, and DVD’s.
Admission is FREE for the week except for Opening Night. Opening Night takes place September 10th and gives eager attendees first pick for a $30 ticket.
The inventory is replenished every day, and the already low prices are reduced by 50% on the final day. Funds raised support PPCCC’s six health centers across the Central Coast. For tickets, event details, sale hours, and sponsorship opportunities, visit booksale.ppcentralcoast.org or call (805) 722-4690.

OPENING DAY ON SEPTEMBER 10 IS 4:00-7:00 p.m. CHECK WEBSITE FOR TIMES FOR SEPTEMBER 11-20!

Need an excuse to adopt the furry friend you’ve always wanted? This is your sign to take home a loyal companion!

Clear the Shelters is an adoption campaign put on by shelters around the country, where adoption or clinic fees are reduced or waived to give a little help to cats and pups looking for their forever homes. At HSVC we are offering a very special deal to give our four-legged friends the boost they deserve in finding a loving family.

Important What to Expect When You Adopt:

- FREE adoptions for all available dogs and cats of all ages
- Food and other goodies to help with settling in
- A few extra surprises to celebrate your new family member

Voices Rock Adult Choir Comes to Westlake Village

Love to sing? Voices Rock California is launching a new no-audition adult rock and pop choir at Aspire Dance Studio in Westlake Village.

Led by vocalist and music educator Savannah Koenig, Voices Rock welcomes experienced singers as well as people who haven’t sung in years or aren’t sure they consider themselves singers. No auditions and no need to read music. Just come sing, meet people and have fun.

Thursdays, 7:45–9:00 p.m.
Beginning September 10
Aspire Dance Studio
5700 Corsa Ave., Suite 106
Westlake Village, CA
Information and registration: voicesrockcalifornia.com

Jorge “Chucho” Hernandez, a Chula Vista-born artist and former Santa Maria resident, will open “Perspective,” a solo exhibition at Indah Gallery in Santa Ynez, on Thursday, August 27.

Working in oil on canvas and wood, Hernandez creates elaborate narrative paintings that use unexpected viewpoints and forced perspective to place viewers inside scenes involving cultural memory, spirituality, popular culture and contemporary life. Some of his major pieces take two to three years to complete.

The opening reception will be held Thursday, August 27, from 5–7 p.m. The exhibition continues August 28 through September 20, with an artist’s talk on Saturday, September 19 at 3 p.m.

Hernandez is available for an interview, and high-resolution artwork, installation photographs and additional background materials are available.

Indah Gallery
2190 N. Refugio Road
Santa Ynez, California
https://chuchoart.com
https://www.indahgallery.org/





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Voices Rock Youth Choir Comes to Westlake Village

Voices Rock California is launching a new Youth Rock Choir for students in grades 2–8 at Aspire Dance Studio in Westlake Village.
Led by vocalist and music educator Savannah Koenig, the choir gives young singers a fun, supportive place to sing rock and pop music, build confidence, make friends and experience the joy of singing together.
No auditions and no prior choir experience required.

Mondays, 3:45–5:00 p.m.
Beginning September 14
Aspire Dance Studio
5700 Corsa Ave., Suite 106
Westlake Village, CA
Information and registration: www.voicesrockcalifornia.com

The Good Good Show is Santa Barbara's longest running monthly stand up comedy show and on September 19th, we are celebrating 7 years!!

The show features some of the hottest comedians working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO MAX, Hulu, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comics Unleashed, Sirius XM and more.

FEATURING: Mav Viola, Steven Briggs, Pallavi Gunalan, and Julie Weidmann

Tickets are ONLY $10 so come have some laughs with us and enjoy a delicious craft beer (wine available too)!

7:30 p.m. $10 presale/$15 at the door

Show is 21+

Choosing colleges is just the beginning. Turning that list into a thoughtful, strategic application plan can make all the difference. Register at: https://www.advicekrew.com/upcoming-webinars

Counselors representing:

Barry B: Formerly worked in admissions at UC Berkeley and Oregon College of Arts & Craft
Susanna: Empowers students to stand out, gain acceptance, and build meaningful future-focused careers in art, fashion, and design.

Join Advice Krew for a free college planning webinar covering:

– Building a balanced college list
– Understanding Reach, Target & Safety schools
– Knowing when to apply early
– Creating a practical application strategy

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026

⏰ 7:00 PM EST

💻 Online via Zoom

The community is invited to experience the Cal Poly Pier Open House in Avila Beach from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the university’s pier acquisition. Enjoy touch tanks featuring marine creatures, view tiny marine species through microscopes, and learn about local marine environments and the scientific studies conducted by Cal Poly students and faculty.

For more information, go to: https://marine.calpoly.edu/pier-open-house.