Summer Reading
It is that time of year when libraries offer special reading incentives (prizes), programs, and entertainment to encourage children and teens to read throughout the summer. Check out your local library for some free air-conditioned summer fun.
Thousand Oaks Library/Newbury Park Branch Library
www.toaks.org/library
The Ventura County Library
www.vencolibrary.org
Oxnard Public Library
www.oxnard.org
County of Los Angeles Public Library
www.colapublib.org
Happenings Magazine
Listings courtesy of Happenings Magazine, Ventura County's Original Community Calendar of Events. Find a free copy at your local library and/or visit their website for many more events.
www.Happenings.com
REG’s Free Family Film Festival
Regal Theaters have planned a fun-filled summer of select movies for kids and parents. Selected G or PG movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival.
www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=CA
Movies In The Park, Camarillo
July 30, Aug. 6 & 13.
Free movies at dusk, at the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo. You may begin setting up chairs for this event on Friday morning. Concessions will be available for a fee. Movies listed below are subject to change.
July 30, Hachi: A Dogs Story, Aug. 6, Where the Wild Things Are, Aug.13, Fin on the Fly. For more information, call 482-1996 ext.18.
Music In The Park, Constitution Park, Camarillo
Constitution Park, corner of Carmen Dr. and Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo
Free with donation appreciated. Bring your own seating and a picnic.
http://www.camarilloartscouncil.org/Schedule.html
Ventura County Fair
Thursday, August 12th Main Gate at 10 a.m.
This year’s theme is Western Nights and Carnival Lights. I hope that you will be able to join us for a fun-fair filled day! Come see how our students’ books do and enjoy a day with the family.
www.venturacountyfair.org/pages/3441/
Movies In The Park, Simi Valley
Rancho Madera Community Park, Wood Ranch, Simi Valley. 584-4400
Aug 20, Princess and the Frog. Free family movies at dusk. bring blankets and chairs. Concessions available.
Gift of Music Piano Studio
Looking for Dedicated Students and Families to Coach using a multi-sensory approach...Ages 7 to 107
Simply Music is the largest playing-based music education institution in the world, with educators at over 475 locations throughout the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It presents a revolutionary, Australian-developed piano and keyboard method for those who would like to learn how to play. This breakthrough program has students of all ages playing great-sounding blues, contemporary, classical and accompaniment pieces - immediately - from their very first lessons. Contact Jacob Troy and Mary-Vita Catama in T.O.
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