124
VOLUME 37 NUMBER 2 | SUMMER 2019
June
June 29 Saving the California Condors
Art Exhibit
May 17 through July 28 Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Ojai Valley Museum, 130 W. Ojai Ave. (805) 640-1390 www.ojaivalleymuseum.org An exhibit titled “Founding Familias: The Ojai Valley During the Rancho Era” will be on display at the museum through July 28. It tells the story of the valley’s Hispanic roots.
Art Exhibit
June 8 through July 2 Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St. (805) 646-0117 www.ojaiartcenter.org The gallery exhibit will feature artwork by the group, Fibervision. A reception will be held June 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.
“Mama Mia!”
June 14 through July 14 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Ojai Art Center Theater, 113 S. Montgomery St. (805) 646-0117 www.ojaiact.org Tracey Williams Sutton will direct this singing and dancing tribute to the superstar group, Abba.
Kingsmen Shakespeare Company
Camp June 17th - August 2nd Festival June 28th - August 4th Cal Lutheran University www.kingsmenshakespeare.org campshakespeare@ kingsmenshakespeare.org This season: The Merry Wives of Windsor and Richard II. Summer workshops are also being offered for children ages 8-16: Beginning Shakespeare, Advanced Shakespeare, Musical Theatre and Improv. Spaces are limited.
Moksha Festival
June 28 through 30 Frazier Park www.mokshafestival.com/socal 35 classes & workshops. 9 sacred music concerts & kirtans. Swimming, hiking, stargazing. Onsite accommodation (RV camp, shared cabins) Off-site accommodation close by (AirBnb, camping, hotels).
Lavender Festival
June 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Libbey Park (805) 646-3424 www.ojaivalleylavenderfestival.org The Ojai Valley Lavender Festival will feature a marketplace of lavender plants and products, plus cooking demonstrations, music and more.
Calendar
JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2019 “Saving the California Condors” June 29, 11 a.m. Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center, 17017 Maricopa Highway (805) 640-9060 lpforest.org/wheeler Learn what issues face this most endangered species and if they can truly be returned to the wild from Vince Gerwe, of Friends of the California Condor.
“Bats You Never Imagined” June 29, 1 p.m. Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center, 17017 Maricopa Highway (805) 640-9060 lpforest.org/wheeler Learn all about bats from Ranger Kris Mashburn who will introduce her pet bat and present a slide show with vampire bats and many others.
July Free Concert July 3, 6 p.m. Libbey Bowl www.4thofjulyinojai.com A free concert of patriotic music will be offered by the Ojai Band and Marcus and Shanti Kettles. Bring a picnic or grab something from the food trucks.
Pancake Breakfast July 4, 7 to 10 a.m. Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave. www.4thofjulyinojai.com Hosted by Ojai Valley Lions Club. Cost: $7 adults, $5 kids.
Youth Freedom Run July 4, 8:45 a.m. In front of the Ojai post office www.4thofjulyinojai.com
Fourth of July Parade
July 4, 10 a.m. Down Ojai Avenue from Country Club Drive to Park Road (805) 646-5581 www.4thofjulyinojai.com The parade’s grand marshal this year is Upper Ojai Search & Rescue.
Ojai Fireworks Show
July 4, gates open at 5:30 p.m., fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Nordhoff High School stadium www.4thofjulyinojai.com There will be a kids’ play zone, food trucks and other vendors, plus music provided by Danny McGaw and The 33, before the fireworks begin.
“Reptile Presentation”
July 6, 11 a.m. Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center, 17017 Maricopa Highway (805) 640-9060 lpforest.org/wheeler Southwestern Herpetological Society will present live and impressive lizards and snakes and give advice on which reptile to pick as a pet.
“Into the Wild”
July 6, 1 p.m. Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center, 17017 Maricopa Highway (805) 640-9060 lpforest.org/wheeler Resevations are required for this Naturalists program on respecting and protecting wildlife in our local forest, led by Gordie Hemphill, scouter and president of the LPFA Ojai Chapter.
Art Exhibit
July 6 through Aug. 2 Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St. (805) 646-0117 www.ojaiartcenter.org The gallery exhibit will feature artwork
by Duane Eells. A reception will be held July 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.
“Trees Are Treemendous”
July 13, 11 a.m. Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center, 17017 Maricopa Highway (805) 640-9060 lpforest.org/wheeler Lloyd Simpson, botanist with Los Padres National Forest, will lead this short, educational walk from the center into the campground to help you discover the native and non-native trees that live in Wheeler Gorge (required for scouts).
“Fire in Southern California”
July 13, 1 p.m. Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center, 17017 Maricopa Highway (805) 640-9060 lpforest.org/wheeler Learn about the role of fire in Southern California ecosystems in this presentation by Nicole Molinari, an ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service. When does the ecosystem rebound when it is devastated by fire? Ends with a walk in the Thomas Fire area.
Surf Rodeo
July 13th & 14th Ventura Pier 805.628.9083 www.surfrodeo.org Feature surfing competitions, cowgirl bikini competition, rodeo games including mechanical bull riding and beach cornhole.
“Volcanoes in Story and Science”
July 20, 11 a.m. Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center, 17017 Maricopa Highway (805) 640-9060 lpforest.org/wheeler Richard Wade, scientist, artist and educator, will teach the science of how volcanoes erupt and grow and also entertain all ages with legends and lore. Volunteers will make a model volcano erupt. Get a free piece of lava.
“Those Misunderstood Critters”
July 27, 11 a.m. Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center, 17017 Maricopa Highway (805) 640-9060 lpforest.org/wheeler Dawn Reily will give a presentation on the critters that are often left in shelters or forgotten because most people fear them. Listen to their rescue story and give them a special home.
“Into the Woods”
July 27, 1 p.m. Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center, 17017 Maricopa Highway (805) 640-9060