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Conejo Valley residents are invited to see and participate in Ventura County’s largest public emergency communications exercise of the year on June 25th and 26th. Amateur radio operators, also known as Hams, from the Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club (CVARC) will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise know as Field Day from 11:00 AM Saturday, June 25 to 11:00 AM June 26, 2022.

The CVARC Field Day Event will be held at the Lake Sherwood Development Company field located at 378 W. Potrero Road in Westlake Village on the south side of W. Potrero Road, between Trentwood Drive and Stafford Road.

CVARC holds one of the largest and most comprehensive Field Day events in the country as members set up as many as 20 temporary amateur (Ham) radio stations to demonstrate emergency communication skills and services to the public. Radio signals bring people together while providing essential emergency communication for communities in times of earthquakes and wildfires when cellphones and email, are often disrupted.

Field Day is an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the national association for amateur radio. There are more than 775,000 amateur radio operators in the United States and more than 103,000 in California. For more information about Ham radio or CVARC Field Day, please visit www.cvarc.org.

On Saturday, July 16, 2022, join artists Hiroko Yoshimoto, Katherine Chang Liu, W. Scott Miles, and Tori Tasch at the Santa Paula Art Museum for the premiere of "Hiroko Yoshimoto: New Works" featuring "Impending Storms", a collaborative art installation by Blue Marble Art Collective. Yoshimoto's newest artworks represent the Ventura artist’s continued work on her long-running “Biodiversity“ series, an output that amounts to nearly 300 paintings and sketches which speak to Hiroko's concern for the ever-growing threat to biological diversity. Many of the artworks will be available for purchase.

Yoshimoto recently teamed with fellow environmentally-conscious artists Liu, Miles and Tasch to form Blue Marble Art Collective. The group creates mixed media art and installations that put a spotlight on the looming dangers of significant loss of species and biodiversity.

The premiere party will include a special musical performance by Karen Pecht. Wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Admission to the premiere is $5 for SPAM members, and $10 for non-members.
"Hiroko Yoshimoto: New Works" and "Impending Storms" will be on view at the Santa Paula Art Museum July 16, 2022, through November 6, 2022.

HEADER IMAGE: "Biodiversity #119" by Hiroko Yoshimoto, 2019, Oil on canvas, 50 x 86 inches.

The Triunfo Water & Sanitation District will present four free “Water Smart Summer” classes that discuss water-saving and drought-tolerant landscaping and gardening techniques. Each of the classes will be presented by a certified instructor from the Master Gardeners of Ventura County.

One-hour classes will be held on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. beginning on July 30. Classes are at Mae Boyar Park (130 Kanan Road) in Oak Park.

July 30: Replacing Your Lawn--Turf Removal Options
Different methods of removing a lawn and replacing it with a drought-tolerant garden. Drip irrigation discussion also included.

August 6: Fire-Smart and Water-Wise
Types of plantings that are both fire-smart and water-wise for a home garden; the importance of soil, microclimates, hydro-zones, mulch and irrigation.

August 13: Growing California Natives
How to grow a California native plant garden--when it's best to plant natives, their maintenance needs, and other information about drought-resistant plants.

August 20: Drought-Tolerant Gardening, Design and Maintenance
How to remove turf and other high water-consumptive landscaping and how to select, plant and maintain drought-tolerant alternatives.

Triunfo Water & Sanitation District holds free classes and workshops throughout the year on various water-related subjects. Space is limited. To reserve a spot in one of the upcoming classes, go to www.triunfowsd.com/Water-Smart-Summer.

Southern California based pianist, Jason Stoll, will draw on his wide-ranging repertoire
in a concert designed to lift the spirits of the audience. The eclectic program includes “Fantasy on Themes from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story,” by young composer Andy Villemez, along with works by Granados, Ravel, Chopin, and Beethoven, among others.

The concert will also showcase the talent of classical violinist Kaitlyn Greenwood, a local high school student.

The 21-year-old American star battled back over three sets to defeat the world's top-ranked player, Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff is the first American to win at Roland-Garros since Serena Williams in 2015.

2: A review of the year's best pop music with critic KEN TUCKER. He'll talk with Terry about his favorites and why: (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES THRU THE REST OF THE SHOW)Top Ten Albums:1) "Odelay" by Beck2) "Black Eye" by Fluffy3) "Sheryl Crow" by Sheryl Crow4) "Diary of a Mod Housewife" by Amy Ribgy5) "House of Music" by Tony, Toni6) "Spirit" by Willie Nelson7) "First Band on the Moon" by The Cardigans8) "Just When We're Thinking It's Over" by the Cox Family9) "Grown Man" by Loudon Wainwright, III10) "Call the Doctor" by Sleater Kinney

Join us for the 7th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 6, offering over two dozen plays and family-oriented events thanks to generous grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS. What’s on today?

What if that which you identify with suddenly disappeared? Who would you be then? (IM)PERFEKT is a solo show about identity, beauty and labels. Sometimes you need to (literally) lose a part of yourself in order to discover who you truly are. What if you have been Perfect all along? How much precious time have you wasted living like you aren’t? Actress Jannica Olin was the stereotypical blonde blue eyed Swede. Her long hair had always been a big part of her identity. Until suddenly, she lost it all. In (IM)PERFEKT, Jannica takes us on a journey of exploring and uncovering that which we think we are, have to be and maybe, ultimately aren’t. Written & performed by Jannica Olin. Directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson.

Prefer the safety of your living room? Email us at theatre@SantMonicaPlayhouse.com to get the live-streaming link.

For details about all BFF 2022 free events, visit SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com and click on the BFF logo.

The Ojai Film Festival returns November 3-20, 2022 for its 23rd year with both in-person and virtual events, celebrating the works of filmmakers from around the world. The official festival schedule includes 84 selected films (varying from features, shorts, documentaries, and animated films), over a dozen seminars, panels, and receptions with filmmakers, live music from local artists, and an Awards Brunch.

For the second year in a row, the festival will run in hybrid form, screening all films in person from November 4-7 at the Ojai Art Center, and virtually from November 8-20, doubling last year's length of virtually available stream times.

This year's festival features an expanded selection of conversations with filmmakers and creatives that delve deeper into the world of film, production and post-production, from the Emmy-nominated director and producer team, Michael Milano and Noémie Dumont (137 Shots, Ojai Burning) to VFX Specialist, Bill Mather (Star Trek: Generations, Men in Black and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope), and more. This year's World Music in Film seminar, designed to raise awareness of the many world cultures that are presented to us through a variety of mediums, will focus on the music in film tracks.

Two Lifetime Achievement Awards, now known as Distinguished Artist Awards, will be presented to audio engineer Paul Massey (Moonage Daydream, Deadpool, 007: No Time to Die) and actress Jacqueline Bisset (Loren and Rose, La Ceremonie, The Deep). For the second year in a row, there will also be two dynamic Diversity in Film panels, and a special Diversity Film Award, sponsored by Panavision. All awards and trophies will be presented at the Awards Brunch on Sunday, November 6, to which all are invited.

BOOK SIGNING & TALK
with Author Erica Gies
Award Winning Journalist & National Geographic Explorer
Water Always Wins - Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge
A field guide to a wetter & better future

Tuesday, November 15 6pm-8:30pm FREE
with Panel of Community Members
The Community Arts Workshop (SBCAW)
631 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Erica Gies is an award-winning independent journalist who writes about water, climate change, plants and critters for Scientific American, The New York Times, Nature, The Atlantic, The Guardian, National Geographic, The Economist, Washington Post, bioGraphic, Wired, and more.\
https://ericagies.com/about/

Her stories hail from North America, especially California and British Columbia, and the wider world. In a quest for commonalities that bind us and innovations that inspire, she has reported from many intriguing places: Iraq, Peru, Cambodia, India, Syria, Kenya, China, Qatar, Laos, the United Kingdom, Guyana, Vietnam, France, and Indigenous nations and territories, including those belonging to Navajo (Diné), Kwiakah, Makushi, Kitasoo/Xai’xai, ‘Namgis, Heiltsuk, and Native Hawaiian peoples.
Her book, Water Always Wins: Thriving in an age of drought and deluge, is about what she calls “Slow Water” innovations that are helping us adapt to the increasing floods and droughts brought by climate change.


Hosted by Santa Barbara Permaculture Network www.sbpermaculture.org

Come for a night movie screening of Enter the Dragon (1973) with a live performance blend of Hip Hop, Soul, Funk and more!

We are excited to host Shaolin Jazz who will be screening cult classic, Enter the Dragon (1973) starring Bruce Lee and scored live with a blend of Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, and more! Come early for cyphers, food trucks, a beer garden, curated vendors and more!

Donations appreciated! Please RSVP at link below.


ABOUT SHAOLIN JAZZ
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In 2011 SHAOLIN JAZZ - The 37th Chamber came into the world. It became an instant cult classic receiving favorable mentions and reviews on Okayplayer, Hypebeast, NPR, XM Radio, and BBC Radio.

What first began as a cool mixtape idea thought up by Gerald Watson and produced by his longtime collaborator DJ 2-Tone Jones, is now an award-winning creative brand known for producing a range of content and unique engagements that explore the intersections of Hip-Hop, Jazz and Martial Arts culture. SHAOLIN JAZZ has been featured across the map at notable performance venues and institutions including The Kennedy Center.

HERE IS THE LINK TO RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opac-presents-can-i-kick-it-with-shaolin-jazz-tickets-378119444437?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

AUG. 27, 2022 6-10PM

LOCATION:
OXNARD COMMUNITY PARK EAST (BEHIND OPAC)
G STREET, OXNARD, CA 93030