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The Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s 5th Annual Gala is Saturday, November 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. The evening features gourmet cuisine, a live band and a silent auction.

Proceeds from the evening benefit Southeast Ventura County YMCA programs including Find My Genius, a free five-week summer program for low- and moderate-income students who are not reading at grade level, Safety Around Water, which teaches children water safety and basic swimming skills at no cost, Youth & Government for teens and YMCA scholarship programs.

The YMCA is a nonprofit organization serving the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and Moorpark. It is dedicated to building positive relationships, impacting lives and strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living programs and social responsibility.

For more information and to order tickets, call 805-497-3081 or go to https://www.sevymca.org/gala.

Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College and Ventura College East Campus are holding free Cash 4 College workshops to help students apply for funds to help with college costs. Funds can be used for tuition, books, housing, transportation, childcare, computers and more.

In-person workshops are scheduled for February and March. The workshops are free and open to the community; anyone may attend a workshop at any location and can drop in at any time during the events.

Bilingual financial aid staff will assist students in completing applications for the 2024-2025 school-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Students can also access information about basic needs support (food, clothing and housing assistance), tutoring, academic counseling, mental health services and other student services.
AB 469 requires school districts to confirm seniors have completed the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application before graduating in 2024. Cash for College events can help students get ahead.
For more information, visit vcccd.edu/cash4college.

Thanks to VibeWell this event is free. Reserve your place today!
Join choreographer and educator Beth Megill, Artistic Director (AD) of Megill & Company (MeCo), for an inspiring afternoon exploring the creative process behind spontaneous dance.

Making Dance begins with a workshop on improvisational dance techniques at 12:15 pm, followed by a live performance featuring impromptu dance movements at 2 pm..

Workshop participants will discover tools to create playful joyous dances in the MeCo style. Join MeCo company members and explore movement ideas and collaborative dance-making practices. All levels of movers and dancers are welcome.

Directly after the workshop, attendees may perform spontaneous dance-theater for NAMBA audiences. Participants must attend the workshop to perform as part of the afternoon showcase. And of course, you don’t have to perform… if you don’t want to. But, we promise it is super fun!

Beth Megill is a choreographer, performer, and professor of dance at Moorpark College. She holds an MFA in Dance from UC Irvine and co-founded Megill & Company, a Southern California dance theater company known for vibrant, imaginative work that blends humor, intellect, and expressive movement.

Thanks to VibeWell this event is free. Reserve your place today!
Join choreographer and educator Beth Megill, Artistic Director (AD) of Megill & Company (MeCo), for an inspiring afternoon exploring the creative process behind spontaneous dance.

Making Dance begins with a workshop on improvisational dance techniques at 12:15 pm, followed by a live performance featuring impromptu dance movements at 2 pm..

Workshop participants will discover tools to create playful joyous dances in the MeCo style. Join MeCo company members and explore movement ideas and collaborative dance-making practices. All levels of movers and dancers are welcome.

Directly after the workshop, attendees may perform spontaneous dance-theater for NAMBA audiences. Participants must attend the workshop to perform as part of the afternoon showcase. And of course, you don’t have to perform… if you don’t want to. But, we promise it is super fun!

Beth Megill is a choreographer, performer, and professor of dance at Moorpark College. She holds an MFA in Dance from UC Irvine and co-founded Megill & Company, a Southern California dance theater company known for vibrant, imaginative work that blends humor, intellect, and expressive movement.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s “A Night of Wonder” Grand Affair is Saturday, October 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. The evening features a themed cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, impactful moments and live entertainment – with fun, surprise elements sprinkled throughout the evening.

Proceeds from the evening benefit Southeast Ventura County YMCA programs, including Find My Genius, a free summer learning program for low- and moderate-income students who are not reading at grade level, Safety Around Water, which teaches children water safety and basic swimming skills at no cost, Youth & Government for teens and YMCA scholarship programs.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building positive relationships, impacting lives and strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living programs and social responsibility. It serves the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and Moorpark.

For more information and to order tickets, go to https://www.sevymca.org/gala.

Blockage in sewage line blamed for accident in Moorpark.

Jason Scheff's 'Chicago Nights' will feature an all-star cast of musicians playing with the New West Symphony, as part of a new music festival.

The construction contracts for Moorpark library were agreed upon at a City Council meeting on Wednesday evening.

Inspired by the recent exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this lecture explores the art of the Tudor Dynasty in England. The Tudors made themselves relevant and powerful with paintings, tapestries, and even clothes. Covering their century-plus reign—118 years, from the ascent of Henry VII in 1485 to the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603, the lecture will explore the representations of power and majesty of the Tudor Kings and Queens.

Katherine E. Zoraster is an Art Historian and a Professor of Art History at several local colleges specializing in Western art from the Renaissance to the 20th century. She graduated with a double major in English Literature and Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles. Following her undergraduate degree, she received a Master’s Degree with Distinction in Art History from the California State University at Northridge.

In addition to the courses Katherine teaches for other lifelong learning programs, she also works as an Adjunct Professor of Art History at Moorpark College and an Art History Instructor for the full-time program at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts. Katherine also serves as a commissioner for the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and volunteers at the Burbank Animal Shelter. In her free time, Katherine is an avid runner and travels extensively.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s 60th Anniversary Gala is Saturday, September 21 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. The evening features a reception, gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, celebrity host, entertainment and an afterparty.
Proceeds from the evening benefit Southeast Ventura County YMCA programs including Find My Genius, a free five-week summer program for low- and moderate-income students who are not reading at grade level, Safety Around Water, which teaches children water safety and basic swimming skills at no cost, Youth & Government for teens and YMCA scholarship programs.

This year, the YMCA is also celebrating its 60th anniversary. The nonprofit organization serves the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and Moorpark. It is dedicated to building positive relationships, impacting lives and strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living programs and social responsibility.

For more information and to order tickets, call 805-497-3081 or go to https://www.sevymca.org/gala. For sponsorship information, contact Danielle Hutchison, YMCA Senior Director/Development, at 805-497-3081, ext. 1009, dhutchison@sevymca.org.