FREE fun Community Posts to Site
- Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade
Date of Event: 10/31/09
Address or location of Event: Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi
City and State: Simi Valley, CA
Time of Event: 11:00 - 3:30
Contact Name: Cindy
Contact email address: info@howloweenpoochparade.com
Contact phone number: 805-520-373
**Walkers and Spectators are FREE
There is an entrance fee for the dogs of $15 per Pooch
$10 per additional family Pooch
Fee includes Pooch Bandana and Goody Bag ** while supplies last
http://www.howloweenpoochparade.com/
- Trick or Treat at The Oaks
Date: 10/31/09
Time 5-7pm
Address: 350 W.Hillcrest Thousand Oaks, CA
(805) 495-4628
Contact person: Brian Malony
Continuous FREE Fun!
- Saturdays
9:00am-12pm
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Offered the FIRST Saturday of each month
These FREE "How to" workshops are fun and educational! Children accompanied by and adult will construct projectsfrom pre-fabricted kits. The kits include projects such as toolboxes, fire trucks, bird houses, mail organizers, bug houses and much more! In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange Home Depot Apron and an achievement pin.
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2nd & 4th Saturday of each month
Lowe’s Build and Grow Kids Clinic
10am-12 noon
Ages 5-12
Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics are FREE fun “how to” clinics that are offered on the second and fourth Saturday of each month between 10 am and 12 noon at all Lowe’s Home improvement stores. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Come and construct all kinds of wood projects! You are sure to learn something new and have a lot of fun!
(805) 675-8800
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Sundays
11:30-3:00pm
Kids Adventure Garden, Conejo Botanic Garden
Explore the child-friendly tree house zoo garden and more FREE!
Location: 350 W. Gainsborough Rd. between Lynn Rd. and Moorpark Rd. in Thousand Oaks
www.conejogarden.org/kidsgarden
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Mondays
9:30-11:30 am
Building Blocks Play Camarillo
Talking, playing and spending time with your toddler ages 0-2 are the building blocks of healthy development.
Free First 5 Program.
Location: 3687 Las Posas Rd. Ste 188 Camarillo
(805) 484-5842
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9:30 am
Storytime at Barnes & Noble Thousand Oaks
Enjoy stories with your little ones as they listen and learn.
Location: 160 S. Westlake Blvd. Thousand Oaks
(805) 446-2820
http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com
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10:00 am
Time for Twos
Join this special story time for the two year olds in your home. Each week is a special theme.
Location: 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo
(805) 388-5222
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6:30 pm
Pajamarama at H.P. Wright Library
Listen to stories and enjoy the time with your children before bedtime.
Location: 57 Day Road, Ventura
(805) 642-0336
Always wanted to Act?
The Acting Workshops
with Jill Donnellan
FREE Trial Class
Location: 5200 Kanan Rd. Ste 226 Agoura Hills
Phone: (818) 991-2068
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FREE Introductory Session
Breakthrough Australian Piano Method will have students of all ages playing immediately!
Contact: Sheri Reingold-Associate Simply Music Teacher
(818) 865-1035
FREE 2.5 oz. scoop on your Birthday when you Join the Birthday Club on line!
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Household Hazardous Waste Program
Accepted Items Not Accepted
Antifreeze Tires
Auto Batteries Radioactive Waste
Cleaning Fluids Explosives
Electronics Ammunition
Fluorescent Lights Business Waste
Gasoline
Medical needles
Mercury
Motor Oil
Nail Polish/Remover
Oil Filters
Old Medicines
Paints (oil & latex)
Pesticides
Propane cylinders
Weed killers
Transportation Limits & Tips:
It is against the law to transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste at any one time in your vehicle. Please pack your waste properly to prevent tipping or spilling of the waste during transportation.
***This FREE program is for Thousand Oaks and Ventura County Unincorporated Residents ONLY
An Appointment is Required
Call (805) 4497283
*For Business waster disposal, please call (805) 449-2428 or email gkaufman@toaks.org
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Domestic Violence Support Group For Women
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Wed (Jun 18-Dec 31) from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Ages: Adult Women
Open Groups with a safe and supportive environment.
Facilitated by therapists and women who have had similar experiences.
If you are in or out of a domestic violence relationship and are looking for solutions, we invite you to participate.
Schedule
Oxnard - Every Wednesday 5-6:30pm
Santa Paula - Every Monday 3-5pm
Thousand Oaks - Every Thursday 6-8pm
Location: Phone for location Oxnard / Port Hueneme
Phone: 805-485-6114 X656
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Oak View Library Storytime
Every 1st week on Mon, Tues, Wed from 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Oak View Library
Sometimes craft activities are included.
Call the Library for a current schedule as it may change.
Location: 555 Mahoney Ave., Oak View, CA
Phone: 805-649-1523
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Camarillo Teen Writer’s Fantasy/Science Fiction Club
Every 1st Wed. of the month from 4:30-6:30pm
Teens from 12-18 are invited to come and share their writing. Meet at the couches in the foyer of the library. Come and join us for some great free fun in a safe and wonderful environment with room to grow creatively.
Location: 4101 Las Posas Dr. Camarillo, CA
Phone: (805)388-5222
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Parent/Child Learning Time
Pleasant Valley NFL Resource Center
Every first week on Tues and Wed (Jun 24-Dec 31) from 9:30am to 11:30am
Ages: 2.5-5 Years
NOTE: camarillo & Somis residents only
Children andparents engage in creative activities that build social and academic skills. Thursday classes alternate weekly.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9:30-11:30am
Thursdays: 1-2pm
Location: 3687 E. Las Posas Rd., Suite H-188, Camarillo
Call for more info: (805)484-5842
Every first week on Monday and Wednesday from 8am- 11am
For: Toddlers and Parents
Children learn by playing and parents can learn how to improve their childs physical, social and mental well-being through play with art, music, games, crafts etc. This is a bilingual class for English/Spanish.
Choose from either 8-9:45 or 9:45-11am
Location: 578 Sheridan Way, Ventura, CA
Phone: (805) 641-5081
Pizza Night for Teens
Ojai Valley Youth Foundation
Date: First Wed of the month from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Ages: Teens
FREE drop-in program at the OVYF offices open to every interested teen!
Location: 201 Church Road, Ojai, CA
Call for more info: (805)-640-9555
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Reading Instruction for Adults
Every 1st Monday and Wednesday of the month from 4pm-7pm
Free tutoring for Adults who would like to learn how to read! If you know of an adult who isn’t able to read, please share this incredible program with them!
Coordinated by Deborah Fox
Located at Camarillo Library in the Adult Learning Center
4101 Las Posas Rd. Camarillo, CA
(805) 38305689
http://www.vencolibrary.org/libraries/camarillo.html
Date: Every 1st Wednesday of the month (Jun 25-Dec 31) from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Note: Camarillo & Somis residents only
Children will hear stories by members of the community and work with numbers.
Location: Pleasant Valley NFL Resource Center at 3687 E. Las Posas Rd., Suite H-188, Camarillo
Phone: (805) 484-5842
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Prueter Library Storytime
Date: Every 1st Tues and Wed of the month
Time: 10:30am
Ages: 3-5
Location: Prueter Library 510 Park Ave. Pt. Hueneme, CA
Phone: (805) 486-5460
http://www.vencolibrary.org/libraries/prueter.html
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Preschool Story Time in Santa Paula
Time: Every 1st Wed of the month until Dec 31st from 10:30 to 11:00am
Age: 3-5
Hosted by Children’s & Young Adult Librarian Ilene Gaveneman
Location: Blanchard Community Library 119 North 8th St. Santa Paula, CA
Phone: (805) 525-3615
http://www.rain.org/~stapaula/
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Reading Instruction for Adults
Date: Every first Mon and Wed of the month from 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Free reading instruction for adults. Do you know an adult who is unable to enjoy the gift of reading? Give them the gift by telling them about this wonderful program!
Location: Buena High School Library 5670 Telegraph Ave. Ventura, CA
Phone: (805)-701-1323
Parking lot and entrance is on Wake Forest Ave. The library is located next to the career center.
Date: Every 1st Sunday, Wed and Saturday of the month (Thru Dec 31) from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Ages: ALL
The 1892 Victorian house, barn, stables and gardens have been restored and are open for FREE tours on Wednesdays and Sundays from noon to 4 pm. and Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm. Call to make reservations.
Location: 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd. Camarillo, CA
Phone: (805) 389-8182
Java Joe's
With Free Music!
Days & Times: Tue., Thurs., Sun. from 7-9pm.
Stop in for a cup of coffee and a chocolate dipped pretzel before or after the movies and enjoy the AWESOME music!
Location: 2950 Johnson Dr # 125 Ventura, CA 93003 Right near the Century Theatre
http://www.javajoesventura.net/301.html
- Oak View Teen Center
Ojai Valley Youth Foundation
Every Tues, Wed and Thur
Ages: 12-18
Location: Oak View Park & Resource Center at 555 Mahoney Oak View, CA
"To provide a safe, fun place for teens to grow with each other and have the community to ensure success for all."
Free Youth Arts Program for Children
Bell Arts Factory
Ages: 6 - 13 Admission Fees: FREE
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 - 5:00 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Location: 432 N. Ventura Avenue, Studio 101, Ventura
http://www.bellartsfactory.com/youth_art.html
- Ongoing Support Groups
Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center
Date: Every Mon, Tues, Wed, Th and Fri
Ages: All Admission Fees: Free
Location: varies, Oxnard
Phone: 805-485-9643 / 800-332-3672
http://www.tri-counties.org/programs-services/social-activities/ventura.htm
- La Leche League Meetings
Meets: Every weekday
Mom & Babies
Admission Fees: FREE!
Camarillo La Leche League: 2nd Friday of each month @ 10 a.m. Camarillo Health Care District 3639 Las Posas Rd. Cam. Suite 160 Blg F. There is also a meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month @ 6:30 p.m. in building H, suite 191
Oxnard Le Leche League: 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 10am.
Ventura Le Leche League: 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 10am.
- First class FREE at MY GYM!
Every Day
MY GYM Children's Fitness Center
Age: 6 wks - 13 years
Location: 388 Telephone Road , Ventura
(805) 659-9245
http://www.my-gym.com/franchisee_schedule.aspx?id=71
Ventura County Libraries Reading Instruction for Adults
Every Mon, Tues, Wed and Thur
Ages: Adults Admission: FREE
Ventura County Library
196 South Fir Street
Ventura, CA 93001
contact person: Carol Chapman
Phone: (805) 641-4484
http://www.vencolibrary.org/adult_lit.html
Farmers' Markets
Every Sun,Wed, Thur & Sat
Admission: FREE
The BEST fresh produce from our very own California Farmers! Don't miss the beautiful flowers and plants!
Ojai Farmers Market
9am - 1pm Sunday
300 E. Matilija St., Ojai.
(805) 698-5555
Channel Islands Famers Market
10am - 2pm Sunday
3600 S. Harbor Blvd. Oxnard.
(805) 643-6458
Pacific View Mall Parking Lot Farmers Market
9am - 1pm Wednesday
West Parking Lot
(805) 529-6266
Downtown Oxnard Farmers Market
9am - 1pm.Thursday
Plaza Park South B Street.
(805) 483-7960
Downtown Ventura Farmers Market
8:30am - 12pm Saturday
Santa Clara and Palm
(805) 698-5555
FREE Home Warranty
I am offering a FREE Home Warranty to anyone who buys or sells a home through me. This Home Warranty is valued at $400.00. The warranty protects you from surprise repair bills for covered home systems and appliances.
Call or email me for details and mention the web site offer!
Phone: (805) 384-4920
email: freefunforfamily@yahoo.com