Friday, Feb. 3
“AND THEN THERE WERE NONE” — The Ojai Art Center Theater presents Agatha Christie's “And Then There Were None” starting tonight. Tickets are $18 and $15. The show runs through Feb. 26 with performances Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For more details call producer Frank Malle at 646-8406. For show reservations call Ojai A.C.T. at 640-8797.
MEINERS OAKS MINGLE
— Meiners Oaks Business and Artists Association invites you to attend the MOBAA Monthly Mingle today from 5 to 7 p.m. This social and networking event will be hosted by new MOBAA member Earthsong Gallery of Meiners Oaks, located at 525 W. W. El Roblar Drive (call 646-3500). MOBAA Mingles are free and open to the public. For details on the mingles, call 646-OAKS, e-mail, info@meinersoaks.org, or visit www.meinersoaks.org.
Saturday, Feb. 4
FREE GUIDED PRUNING WORKSHOP — All gardeners are invited to practice pruning with Charles Duncan, horticulturist and master gardener, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ojai Community Demonstration Garden, located behind City Hall. Bring gloves and sharp sterile shears if you have them.
MISS OAK VIEW FASHION SHOW — The girls of the future Miss Oak View Court 2012 will be featured in a fashion show with clothes from Ojai’s Camouflage clothing store on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road. Tickets are $10 (lunch is included); available at the door. There will also b e a raffle with prizes.
“HEALING THE BOY, SUPPORTING THE MAN” — Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Casa de la Luna will host a men's retreat with Tom McGee and Richard Palmer. Discover how to heal the boy within and bring out the best parts and develop the adult man. There is no charge for this introductory talk. An in-depth retreat is planned for Feb. 24 to 26; the cost is $275 and includes food. Casa de la Luna is located at 710 S. La Luna in Meiners Oaks. For more information call Palmer at 428-0393, or call or e-mail McGee at 648-5574 or tom@tommcgee.com.
“THE BAND’S VISIT” — On Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the Jewish Community of the Oaks will present the film, “The Band’s Visit.” The film is set in a small Israeli desert village; an Eqyptian police band is invited to play at the opening of a new Arab cultural center, but they get on the wrong bus and are stranded for the night in a village lacking any center or culture. Marooned in “enemy territory,” locals open their homes and lives to the band for the night. The Jewish Community of the Oaks, is located at 530 W. El Roblar Drive, Meiners Oaks. The film is free and open to the public.
OJAI HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR — is held Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., departing from the Ojai Valley Museum, 130 W. Ojai Ave. (approximately one-hour tours of downtown historical and cultural attractions). Cost is $5 or $15 per family. Drop-ins are welcome. For reservations or to schedule group tours or tours during the week, call 640-1390, Ext. 203.
OPEN HOUSE AT THE WELL — The Well Center for Conscious Learning, is hosting a free open house Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m., which will feature art and music. The "Gathering Light" art reception for Shahastra will run from 5 to 7 p.m. A kirtan with Maria Christina, Michael Reddinger, and friends will follow from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Well is located at 214 W. Aliso St. For details, call 640-0117 or e-mail kimexon@thewelllearningcenter.com.
MATILIJA SEEKS GARDENING HELP — Matilija Junior High School is seeking volunteers from the community to help with their Schoolyard Habitat garden project. They are hosting a plating day Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in which they will be planting the chaparral and pollinator gardens. Students need help making gopher baskets and creating a garden that attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, insects and lizards using plants that have adapted to Ojai’s hot, dry summers. Bring shovels, sunscreen and a water bottle, and wear closed-toe shoes. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information, call coordinator Renee Roth at 798-3897. See the progress of the project at MatilijaSYH.com. MJHS is located at 703 El Paseo Road.
LOUANN LEE AT CLC — Awarding-winning Christian recording artist LouAnn Lee will perform a benefit concert and silent auction at Church of the Living Christ, 190 E. El Roblar Drive, on Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Proceeds go to The Kingdom Center, a nonprofit ministry providing transitional living services for the homeless that will lead to sustained and productive lives. For details and tickets, e-mail rdflags@yahoo.com or call 639-4047.
PUBLIC DANCE — OjaiDanceSeries.com will host its next public dance on Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight at Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave., offering dance tunes performed by A-list musicians for people of all ages. Singles, couples and families are invited and refreshments will be available. Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for tends, free for ages 0 through 12, $8 for seniors, military and veterans.
Sunday, Feb. 5
“AN IRISH COMEDY” — Senga Classic Stage Company is presenting a free staged reading of “An Irish Comedy,” Sunday at 2 p.m., at Ojai Valley Grange, 381 Cruzero St. Coffee and cookies will be served; donations are welcome. Call 646-4885 or visit franciscabeach.com for details.
LATIN MUSIC AT LIBRARY — Guitarist Francisco DeLeon returns to the Ojai Library to share his unique Latin sounds Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. DeLeon performs a vast repertory of Latin American masters and his own compositions, which blend the Brazilian bossa nova and the Argentine tango. The Ojai Library is located at 111 E. Ojai Ave. Call 646-1639 for details.
Monday, Feb. 6
WHAT’S UP AT THE ART CENTER? — The Ojai Art Center will hold its annual membership meeting and election of officers on Monday at 7:30 p.m. The annual meeting is a chance to hear about what's been happening at the OAC. The evening, open to the public, will include reports from the various heads of the branches of the Ojai Art Center (art, theater, dance, literary, photography, and film), as well as the election of officers for 2012 and the presentation of Lifetime Membership. This year the OAC will honor Gai Jones for her outstanding contributions to the theater. The Art Center is located at 113 S. Montgomery St.
FULL MOON MEDITATION IN AQUARIUS — A full moon community meditation in Aquarius will be held on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Meditation Mount, 10340 Reeves Road. Donations are appreciated.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
“KARMA, DUTY, AND THE ROADS BEFORE US” — a program with Joy Mills, will be held Tuesday to Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at Krotona School, 46 Krotona Road. The program will examine the deeper meaning of karma and duty and the spiritual path. The series is $35; single session, $10. Call 646-1139, or e-mail schoolinfo@krotonainstitute.org for more information.
“THE VIRTUOUS LIFE” — an experiential and interactive workshop led by Minor Lile, will be held Tuesday to Feb. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Krotona School, 46 Krotona Road. Participants will consider what it means to be virtuous and learn time-tested practices for developing and strengthening virtuous traits. Donations appreciated. Call 646-1139 or visit schoolinfo@krotonainstitute.org for more information.
YOGA TUESDAYS WITH MAURA — During the month of February, Maura Patrice, ERYT, will offer yoga practice in an intimate setting at 115 Fairview Road (a private residence) in Ojai. The classes will begin on Feb. 7 and run from 10 to 11 a.m., and continue on each Tuesday in February. The class encourages mindful practice for strength and flexibility, while enhancing breathing, harmony and balance for mind and body. Patrice believes that the alchemy of yoga transforms and heals the heart and soul. Teaching for three decades at resorts, Patagonia and athletic clubs, Patrice welcomes beginners as well as experienced students. The cost is $40 for entire series or $15 for drop-ins. Limited space is available. Reserve your space by e-mail to jackielakshmi@aol.com.
GUIDED MEDITATION AND HEALING CIRCLE — A guided meditation will be held on the first Tuesday of each month (beginning Feb. 7) from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Healing in America, 107 W. Aliso St. This guided meditation is especially designed to help you escape from the stress and strain of life and discover an inner world of calm, peace and joy. At the end of the guided meditation, a healing circle will take place in which energy healing will be given to each person by several trained local healers. Contact Roger or Kim for more details at 640-0211. Suggested donation: $10.
“AN EVENING WITH HAL HOLBROOK” — The Thacher School will present “An Evening with Hal Holbrook” Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. in the Milligan Center for the Performing Arts. Holbrook is best known for his performance as Mark Twain, for which he won a Tony Award and the first of 10 Emmy Award nominations. Aside from the stage, Holbrook made his reputation primarily on television, and was memorable as Abraham Lincoln; as Senator Hays Stowe on “The Bold Ones: The Senator” (1970); and as Capt. Lloyd Bucher on “Pueblo” (1973). All three roles brought him Emmy awards, with “Pueblo” bringing him two, as Best Lead Actor in a Drama and Actor of the Year-Special. On Jan. 22, 2008, he became the oldest male performer ever nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role in “Into the Wild” (2007). The Thacher School is located at 5025 Thacher Road, Ojai. No reservations are required and admission is free.
“PRIMORDIAL VALENTINE” — will be discussed at the American Vedic Association Bhagavad Gita As It Is Fellowship on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at 687 W. Villanova Road, Ojai. If “all you need is love,” where will you find it, how often, andwhat kind of love? What are the signs of pure love, what about tough love and co-dependency? At the next AVA fellowship, learn from ancient Vedic sages about the six symptoms of love and how they are essential to every intimate loving exchange! Always free. Call 640-0405.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
GARDEN CLUB DISCUSSES WATER SUPPLY — Everyone is invited to attend the general meeting of the Ojai Valley Garden Club on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Ron Merckling from the Casitas Municipal Water District will discuss the new realities of our water supply, the fact that Casitas customers use twice the state average, and ways to reduce usage in the home landscaping, where one-half to two-thirds of water usage occurs. Meet at St. Andrew’s Fisher Hall, 409 Topa Topa Drive at the corner of Bristol Road.
Thursday, Feb. 9
“WOMEN OF TROY” AUDITIONS — Senga Classic Stage Company is casting “Women of Troy,” from Euripides, adapted and directed by Francisca Beach, with music created by John Biggs. Musical director will be Jaye Hersh. Senga needs 10 actors between the ages of 7 and 60, and seven actors-singers between the ages of 18 and 60. For story and character breakdown, go to www.franciscabeach.com. Auditions will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Feb. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Performances will take place in April at the Ojai Valley Grange, 381 Cruzero St. For more information see the website or call 646-4885.
BRAIN GYM — Brain Gym for Adults is a program of physical movements that enhance learning and performance in all areas. Brain Gym can increase memory, enhance organizational, social and communication skills, increase physical coordination, reduce stress and more. Class meets once a week for four weeks and the same program will be offered twice. Feb. 9, 16, 23 and March 1, class runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. On March 6, 13, 20, and 27, class runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Classes are held at 214 W. Aliso St.; cost is $60 per person and covers all materials. Make checks payable to Joyce Sherwood, licensed Brain Gym instructor. Call 805-276-2961 to register. Class size accommodates 20.
SAVE ENERGY, MONEY, THE PLANET — On Feb. 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave., energy professionals will present “How to Save Energy, Save Money and Save the Planet.” Mingle with neighbors, share a potluck supper and learn about the many different energy conservation and efficiency programs available. RSVP is requested. For full details, see ojaivalleygreencoalition.org or call 669-8445.
HEART & SOLE WALK/RUN — The 2012 Ojai Classic Heart & Sole Walk/Run returns Feb. 11. All ages are welcome in the 10K run, 5K walk/run, or 1K kids’ run. Registration begins at 7 a.m.; 10K begins at 8 a.m., and 5K starts at 9 a.m. For adults, cost is $30 to pre-register, $35 the day of the event; for kids 17 and younger, $10 to pre-register, $15 on the day of the event; 1K kids’ run is free. The walk/run begins at the First Baptist Church, 930 Grand Ave., with routes clearly marked. Visit ojaiheartandsole.org to register. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association.
SECOND HALF OF YOUR LIFE — From Feb. 11 to Feb 17, The Ojai Retreat presents “Inspiration for the Journey of the Second Half of Your Life.”Jungian counselor and author Elizabeth Spring, M.A., will guide four two-hour sessions on topics relating to nurturing a thriving inner life in later years. Sessions are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at The Ojai Retreat, 160 Besant Road. Classes may be taken individually; cost is $10 to 20 donation per session, or $30 for all, if paid at first session. Pre-registration is recommended; call 646-2536.For specific daily topics visitojairetreat.org/ojai_valley_events.html.
MORNING OF MINDFULNESS — Morning of mindfulness practice will be heldFeb. 11 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. atBeing Peace Zendo, a home-based center practicing in the traditionofThich Nhat Hanh. Enjoy walking meditation, sittingmeditation, chanting, and inspirational readings led by an Order of Interbeing member. No experience necessary. Located at 308DrownAve; enter through the driveway. Call Kenley Neufeld at669-8432or visitojaimindfulness.orgfor more information.
NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL BENEFIT — Noah’s Ark Preschool and Child Care Center, 120 Church Road, will hold the Helping Hearts silent auction on Feb. 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Noah’s Ark Preschool scholarship fund. The event will include a pasta dinner ($5 suggested donation per person), silent auction, raffle and door prizes and a children’s performance. A children’s area will also be available for $5 per child; must call to reserve a spot ahead of time. Call 646-8745 for details and reservations.
OLD TIME FIDDLERS — California State Old Time Fiddlers, District 8, will meet Feb. 12 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road. Join fiddlers for an afternoon of listeningand dancing to country westernand bluegrass music. No admission or parking charge. Refreshments available. For more information, go to calfiddlers.com orcall 797-6563.
“LASTING LOVE MADE EASY” — Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks will host a workshop and book signing to benefit Symphony of Life Spiritual Center. This event will take place on Feb. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door.
“MAKING TIME FOR OURSELVES” — A free discussion with Ojai psychologist Robyn L. Posin, Ph.D., will be held Feb. 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in a retreat setting in downtown Ojai. Posin will explore the possibility of loosening the hold of the “more, bigger, faster, yesterday” cultural trance that keeps us racing around and frazzled. Her focus is on reclaiming rest as a sacred act and developing simple practices to create more open spaces for ourselves. For reservations, directions and more information, call Posin at 646-4518; leave a message for a call back. Call early, space is limited to 15 to 20 women.
EVENING SITTING MEDITATION — Evening sitting meditation will be held Feb. 16 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Being Peace Zendo, a home-based center practicing in the traditionofThich Nhat Hanh. Enjoy sittingmeditation with the support of others.Located at 308DrownAve; enter through the driveway. Call Kenley Neufeld at669-8432or visit ojaimindfulness.orgfor more information.
LAKE CASITAS BIRD WALK — Allen Bertke will lead the Beginner’s Walk and Backyard Bird Count on Feb. 18 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lake Casitas. The Beginners’ Walk will be combined with the Great Backyard Bird Count, sponsored by the National Audubon Society and Cornell Laboratory. The group will meet at the gate. Parking is limited. The group hopes to see many birds, including Clark’s and western grebes, osprey and sapsuckers. Remember to bring binoculars. For more information, contact Bertke at 640-9037.
“ROCKET SCIENTIST” SPEAKS — At the Feb. 28 meeting of the Ojai Valley Retired Men’s Club, Paul Robinson will share several of the memorable and entertaining experiences he has had after a long and distinguished career in aerospace. The club holds luncheon meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 11:45 a.m. in the Banquet Room at Soule Park Golf Course. Prospective members are always welcome. Call 646-3497 for more information.
AZU PIANO BAR — Join the vivacious Fern Barishman, playing all your piano bar favorites, from Sentimental Journey to Stairway to heaven. Barishman, a popular Ojai entertainer, will be playing at Azu on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. She has delighted audiences for years at many Ventura County venues, including The Pierpont Inn, Scotch and Sirloin, My Florist and the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Azu is located at 453 E. Ojai Ave. Call 640-7987 for more information. Song requests are encouraged, and reservations are a must.
EARLY MORNING SITTING MEDITATION — is held at Being Peace Zendo, a home-based center at 308 Drown Ave. in Ojai, on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m., led by Kenley Neufeld, an ordained student of Thich Nhat Hanh. For more information: 646-4832 or sangha@neuhouse.com.
CAREGIVERS HAVEN — a support group for caregivers, meets the first Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Help of Ojai’s West Campus on Baldwin Road. Call 218-9798 or 646-5122 for directions or questions.
PAUSE4KIDS MEETINGS — Pause4kids, a parents’ group committed to helping children with special needs, meets twice each month: every third Tuesday at 9 a.m. and every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. Call Kim at 646-6606 or visit pauseconejo.org.
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP — United Parents hosts a free Parent Support Group on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. at Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital Conference Room. Call 653-6434, Ext. 243.
ELDERLY ADVOCATES NEEDED — The Ombudsman Program of Ventura County is looking for volunteers in the Ojai Valley area to advocate for elderly individuals living in long-term care facilities. Did you know that 60 percent of all elderly residents in skilled nursing facilities have no family or friends to speak for them? Join this program and make a difference in the lives of the forgotten, vulnerable elderly in the Ojai Valley community. For more information about the next training, call Long Term Care Services of Ventura County, Inc., Ombudsman Program at 656-1986 and/or visit ombudsmanventura.org.
MATILIJA FLY FISHERS — meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Little House, 111 W. Santa Ana St., Ojai. The meetings consist of informal fly-fishing discussions, notice of upcoming events of interest and fly-tying instruction and demonstrations. Visitors are welcome. Call 646-3469.
DAY OF MINDFULNESS — in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh is held at The Ojai Foundation the first Sunday of every month, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., led by a lay teacher from the Order of Interbeing and a council facilitator. Bring a sack lunch. By donation. For more information go to ojaifoundation.org.
JANE CUSUMANO FOUNDATION — The Jane Cusumano Foundation, a nonprofit organization created to enhance cancer awareness and wellness, meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Coldwell Banker's office. Anyone interested in learning more about the organization or in speaking or volunteering is welcome. For more information call Nora Davis at 646-3128 or 207-6177. Donations are welcome and can be mailed to The Jane Cusumano Foundation, 1129 Maricopa Highway, PMB 126, Ojai, CA 93023.
ROCKIN' ROOTS SOCIETY — meets the first Wednesday of each month at an East End location. Got roots? Accomplished singers, fiddlers, pickers and other "high lonesome" sound makers are welcome. Limit six per session. Call Chris at 646-8040.
AMERICAN LEGION DINNERS — The public is welcome to dinners sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the Ojai American Legion Post 482, 843 E. Ojai Ave., held the first and third Fridays of each month. All proceeds benefit veterans, student scholarships and packages for troops overseas.
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN — meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 922 Topaz Court in Ojai. The group is open to all relative caregivers, not just grandparents. Call 646-6118.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING — Free blood pressure screening is offered the first Thursday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon at The Medicine Shoppe, 812 E. Ojai Ave. Call 646-0106.
OPEN DIALOGUES — Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., a discussion group is held at 308 W. Aliso St. for those on a serious spiritual path to non-dualism who haven’t forgotten levity. No charge. Call 640-0755 for information.
SELF-ENRICHMENT AT LITTLE HOUSE — A group of genial seniors meets every Friday at 10 a.m. at Little House, 111 W. Santa Ana St., Ojai, to bend, stretch, stimulate, exhilarate and recreate their minds. Featured are speakers, group participation, armchair travel, hot topics, current news, etc. with refreshments being served. All seniors are welcome. Call Dolores at 640-0088.
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — The Ojai Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary needs new members. The auxiliary has a variety of duties within the hospital to use skills or interests pertaining to helping others. Call 640-6936 or 640-2224.
VEDIC ASSOCIATION — American Vedic Association Bhagavad Gita As It Is Fellowship: On the first and third Tuesday of every month, the public is invited to attend the Bhagavad Gita As It Is Fellowship discussion. This study of India’s most sacred scripture includes a harmonious Kirtan, mantra meditation, short review of the original Sanskrit text, and a free tasty vegetarian feast for all who attend. 7:30 p.m., 687 W. Villanova Rd., Ojai. For information, call 640-0405. Always free.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP — Women who have triumphed over breast cancer, women still undergoing treatment, and those considering treatment — all meet to share tips, choices, experiences, strategies and encouragement on the third Thursday of each month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Help of Ojai’s Little House. Newcomers are welcome. Call 218-9798 for more information.
READING TUTORS NEEDED — Training for volunteers to tutor for the Adult Literacy Program is offered by the Library Services Agency. Call 641-4484.
PIANO BAR FAVORITES AT AZU — On the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m., local musician Fern Barishman plays piano bar favorites — from Sentimental Journey to Stairway to Heaven — at Azu, 453 E. Ojai Ave. Barishman has previously played at The Pierpont Inn, Scotch and Sirloin, My Florist and the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Call Azu for more information, 640-7987. Reservations are suggested.
TAROT CARD READING — Tarot card reader Donna Ellen reads the cards every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Ojai House, 304 N. Montgomery St. Drop in or call 493-7707 for an appointment.
PLAY GROUP — A play group for caregivers and infants 18 months and younger meets every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Sarzotti Park, 510 Park Road. Call Brook at 525-9931.
OJAI SONGWRITERS — A free weekly meeting of open-minded creative musicians and lyricists, who recognize the value of the collaborative sharing of ideas and music. Call or e-mail Scott, 640-1004 or hscottsmith@sbcglobal.net.
FREE MAMMOGRAMS — The Ojai Valley Community Health Center, 1200 Maricopa Highway, offers a Breast Cancer Early Detection Program which includes free breast exams for women 40 years old or older and free mammograms for women 50 and older who do not have any medical coverage and cannot afford these services. Call 640-8293 to see if you qualify.
WESTON A. PRICE FOUNDATION — The local chapter of the national nonprofit Weston A. Price Foundation meets every month on the third Sunday at 1 p.m. at Ojai Valley Community Church, Room 301, Leis Hall, 907 El Centro St. Learn about local, sustainable food resources, lacto-fermented foods, raw milk, and pastured meat and eggs. Call 640-3706 for information.
WORLD OF ONE — a support group for widows and widowers, meets at Little House, 111 W. Santa Ana St., on the third Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call Help of Ojai, 646-5122.
SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING — Small business counseling is available regularly at the Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce. Call 646-8216.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP — The Help of Ojai Breast Cancer Support Group will begin meeting on the third Thursday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at West Campus, 370 Baldwin Road. This is a new time and a new location for the group. New members are always welcome. For more information or directions, call Little House; at 646-5122, or Kathy at 218-9798.
MOMS CLUB OF OJAI — The Moms Club of Ojai provides support for at-home and part-time working mothers through guest speakers, play groups, park days, babysitting co-ops, etc. Call 412-0105 for information or dates and times of meetings.
DIVORCE CARE WORKSHOP — Mondays from 7:30 to 9 p.m., a Divorce Care Workshop is held at Ojai Valley Community Church, 907 El Centro St. Call 646-4324 or 640-8689.
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP — is your low vision causing problems in your daily living? The Low Vision Support Group of the Braille Institute meets the first Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. at Little House, 111 W. Santa Ana St., Ojai. Learn skills for independent living, and about the many free services of the Baille Institute, plus special assistance for those with macular degeneration. It’s all free.
HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP — An Hepatitis C Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Call 646-5122.
MEINERS OAKS KNITTING CLUB — meets at Meiners Oaks Library, 114 N. Padre Juan Ave., the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Knitters of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Members knit squares which are assembled into afghans and scarves for Ojai Valley Family Shelter sites. Call 646-4804 for more information.
MEDITATION AND HEALING WORKSHOPS — Weekly meditation and healing workshops are run by two well-known British healers, now living in Ojai. For details call Roger or Kim at 640-0211.
OJAI QUILTERS — meets every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 185 St. Thomas Drive. Beginning, experienced and wannabe quilters, come join us for fun, friendship and a little quilting, of course. Call Judi at 646-7079.
HOME SECURITY PATROL — The Ojai Valley Security Patrol provides home security for when you are on vacation. Call the Ojai Police at 646-1414 for information. Neighborhood Watch programs are also available.
NOAH COMMUNITY SING — A fun community sing, open to individuals and families, is held the third Sunday of each month from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Living Aikido Dojo, Oak View Park and Resource Center, 555 Mahoney Ave., Oak View. Donations accepted. For more information, call Craig at 637-4829.
DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP — meets Wednesday evenings. For information, call Andrew at 208-4428.
OJAI BREAST-FEEDING HELP LINE — is staffed by lactation professionals. Telephone counseling, information and referral are available free to the community. Ojai Breast-feeding Help Line: 646-5865.
FREE PRENATAL CLASSES — Clinicas del Camino Real offers free weekly prenatal classes in Spanish and English at all of its nine sites countywide. They are held on Monday and Thursday evenings throughout the year. In Ojai, the location is the Ojai Valley Community Health Center, 1200 Maricopa Highway. Call 640-8293.
SCHOOLINKS HOMEWORK CENTERS — SchooLinks Homework Centers are open at the Ojai Library, Meiners Oaks Library and Oak View Library Mondays through Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. when school is in session. Call 289-0368.
BRIDGE CLUB — The Ojai Valley Bridge Club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Monday and Friday at the Ojai United Methodist Church on Maricopa Highway, across from Nordhoff High School. Everyone is welcome, and singles will be provided with a partner. Please call 646-1211 for more information.
OJAI PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB — meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Kent Hall at Little House, 111 W. Santa Ana St. Shutter enthusiasts are welcome to share their interest in photography. Each month, a professional will impart their techniques and critique submittals. Photo submittals require membership. Visit ojaivphotoclub.com.
OJAI VALLEY GUN CLUB — The Ojai Valley Gun Club offers a public shoot day at 9 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Rose Valley Range. Call 984-9472 or visit ovgc.net.
FREE DEPRESSION SCREENINGS — Gladstone Counseling Center, 530 W. Ojai Ave., Suite 209, offers free depression screenings with a qualified therapist on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment only. For more information, call 646-9724.
HEART & SOUL DANCE — is held Mondays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Sacred Space Studio, 410-A Bryant Circle, Ojai. Celebrate the music of life and dance to Motown, funky and more. Lots of well-lit parking is available. Donations gratefully accepted.
SCRABBLE — The game of Scrabble is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at Little House, 111 W. Santa Ana St. Call Dolores Keith at 640-0088.
SENIOR WRITERS GROUP — Writers of all kinds are invited to meet with the Ojai Senior Writers Group every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at Little House, 111 W. Santa Ana St., Ojai. Come and share; we’re friendly. Call Nathaniel Wolper at 646-7077 for more details.
BEGINNING KRIYA MEDITATION CLASS — is held on Mondays at 7 p.m. in Ojai. Call 646-7575 for directions or more information.
SUNDAY BREAKFAST AT MOOSE LODGE — The public is invited purchase every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1417, 382 Ventura Ave., Oak View, behind the post office.
EARLY MORNING SITTING MEDITATION — led by Kenley Neufeld, an ordained student of Thich Nhat Hanh, meets at the Being Peace Zendo, a home-based center at 308 Drown Ave., from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Contact Neufeld at 646-4832 or sangha@neuhouse.com.
FREE PREGNANCY TESTS AND ULTRASOUND — are offered at Life Choices Pregnancy Clinic, 103 Vallerio Ave., Ojai. Office hours are Mondays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Additional days and times available by appointment. Appointments are necessary for ultrasound. Free referrals and resource material on pregnancy, STDs and more are available during office hours. Call the 24-hour hot line at 646-6830 or e-mail info@ojailifechoices.org.
OJAI VALLEY RETIRED MEN'S CLUB — meets for lunch and a presentation on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Soule Park Golf Club Banquet Room. Retired men, as guests or as prospective members, are always welcome. Call Ron Chegwidden at 646-3497.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP — A cancer support group offering encouragement, resources and prayer for cancer patients, family members and friends is held the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1290 E. Grand Ave., Ojai. For more information, call Sydnee at 649-9548 or Nancy at 646-6170.
DIVORCE CARE — A divorce recovery and support group meets each Monday at 7 p.m. at Ojai Valley Community Church, 907 El Centro St., Ojai. Divorce Care features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include "Facing My Anger," "Facing My Loneliness," "Depression," "New Relationships" and "Forgiveness." Call 646-4324.
GUIDED MEDITATION AND HEALING CIRCLE — meets Tuesdays from 8 to 9 a.m. with Roger Ford and Kim Vincent at the Ojai Holistic Healing Center, 107 W. Aliso St., Ojai., 640-0211.
OJAI VALLEY PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP — continues to meet the third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Little House, 111 W. Santa Ana St. There are always knowledgeable people presenting tough questions and often getting clear answers. Call 988-7599.
DANCEMEDICINE — is a community healing event hosted by Nadia Natali every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Ojai Art Center,113 S. Montgomery St. There is music to support your dance experience.
MEDITATION MOUNT — Morning group meditations are held Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 to 9 a.m.. at Meditation Mount, 10340 Reeves Road. The grounds are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to sunset. Office business hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 646-5508, Ext. 103, or visit meditationmount.org.
FREE PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATIONS FOR 0 TO 18-YEAR-OLDS — The Ojai Valley Community Health Center, 1200 Maricopa Highway, offers free physicals and immunizations for children ages 0 to 18. Call 640-8293 to see if you qualify.
CO-COUNSELING — The Ojai-Santa Barbara Co-counseling Community offers individuals and groups the opportunity to learn the basics of co-counseling at no charge. Are you ready to heal past hurts and move your life forward? For more information or to make a free appointment to learn co-counseling skills, call Kay at 640-7650.
AUTISM SUPPORT OJAI — is an online forum where care-givers can offer and receive support, referrals and information pertaining to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Support for this group has been provided by The Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center in Oxnard. See health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AutismSupportOjai.
CHI GONG (QIGONG) LIFE-FORCE TRAINING — is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. at Stell Hall, World University Plaza at the corner of Matilija and Ventura streets in downtown Ojai, featuring a short set of focused and powerful energy recharging and balancing exercises for all ages. No fee; donations appreciated. Call 646-1444.
LEGAL HELP — A volunteer attorney is available for consultation the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Community Assistance Program office, by appointment only. Call 640-3320.
PET THERAPY PROGRAM — The Humane Society of Ventura County is seeking volunteers to help in its Pet Assisted Therapy Program. Volunteers visit skilled nursing and residential care facilities on Wednesdays, mornings and/or afternoons. Training is provided. Call 649-2946 or 646-6505.
BOY SCOUTS TROOP 504 — Sponsored by the Ojai Rotary Club, Troop 504 of the Boy Scouts of America, has outdoor activities and a weekly program for boys ages 11 to 18. Meetings are held Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ojai United Methodist Church, 120 Church Road. Each month there is an outdoor hike, backpacking or camping trip. Call Bill O’Brien at 646-1542 or visit ojai.net/troop 504.
OJAI VALLEY ALANO CLUB — located at 575 W. El Roblar Drive, holds over 25 meetings a week for 12-Step Recovery groups, AA, NA, CA, Alanon and Alateen. For meeting schedules and more information, call 646-9187.
FREE INTRODUCTORY SUFI HEALING SESSION — Allow 45 minutes to one hour. Session will be by phone. This offer is for new people of all walks of life and faiths and for any challenge in body, soul, home, work, or relationship. No subsequent obligation or catch. Maritza Luz Vega, CMT, RCST, Ministry, 646-1577.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO — The American Legion Post 482 in Ojai hosts bingo every Tuesday from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 843 E. Ojai Ave. (Early bird from 12:30 to 1 p.m.) Refreshments are provided. All proceeds go to our veterans.
RAPE CRISIS HOTLINE — The Rape Crisis Hotline at 656-1111 offers counseling and other services.
DONATIONS TO SECOND HELPINGS — Donations are accepted for Second Helpings Thrift Store at Help of Ojai’s West Campus, 370 Baldwin Road, Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 649-8750 for more information.
FREE BABY/TODDLER AND ME PLAY GROUP — is held Mondays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 2 at the Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center, Oak View Park and Resource Center, 555 Mahoney Ave. Bring your little one and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Free, Spanish/English. Call 646-7559 to register or for more information.
SHAKESPEARE SALON — The Ojai Shakespeare Festival's Second Century Shakespeare Salon meets the first and third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Ave., to read and discuss the works of the Bard. The club is free and open to everyone. Call Laurie Walters Slade at 646-3733.
RELATIVES RAISING CHILDREN — The "second time around" parents support group, Relatives Raising Children meets the first Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at Stir Crazy Coffee House, 11534 N. Ventura Ave., Ojai. Call 646-6118.
GENEALOGY LIBRARY OPEN — Find your roots at the Genealogy Library Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 8:30 p.m. at 411 San Antonio Drive, Ojai. Call 646-2173 or 640-8351.
SRI SATHYA SAI BABA CENTER MEETINGS — The Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Ojai meets Sundays from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Call 643-6674.
PLAY GROUP — Come have fun with other 5- and 6-year-olds at Libbey Park every Wednesday at noon. Gather for lunch and a good time. Call Dawn at 640-1283 for information, or just show at up the park.
OJAI VALLEY TOASTMASTERS — meets every Friday at 6:30 a.m. at The Gables of Ojai, 701 N. Montgomery St., Ojai. Guests are welcome. Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality. For information, visit Ojai Valley Toastmasters on Facebook or call 646-3778.
FREE QI GONG — classes, wild goose form, are held Tuesdays at 11:10 a.m. at Bryant Street Health and Fitness Center, 406-Q Bryant Circle. Call Julie at 646-0068 for more details.
BABY/TODDLER AND ME PLAY GROUP — Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., a free play group in a relaxed atmosphere is held at the Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center, Room 2 at Oak View Park and Resource Center, 555 Mahoney Ave. Call 646-7559.
DRINK FROM THE OCEAN OF LOVE — Join us Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. for Sufi practices and Zikhr as a way to connect directly with the divine for replenishment, guidance, and healing. All walks of life and faith are welcome. Call 646-1577 for more information.
BRIDGE PLAYERS WELCOME! — at the Little House Senior Center (Kent Hall), 111 W. Santa Ana St. in Ojai, Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Call Donna at 646-2980.
MINDFULNESS PRACTICE AND SANGHA — is held Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Being Peace Zendo, 308 Drown Ave., a home-based center practicing in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Enjoy sitting and walking meditation. No experience necessary. Enter through the driveway. Call Kenley Neufeld at (347) 878-3569 or visit ojaimindfulness.org for more information.
RADIANCE KIRTAN — Each Tuesday night from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Sacred Space Studio hosts Radiance, a weekly devotional Kirtan and folk song circle. Sacred Space is located at 410 Bryant Circle, Suite A. Suggested donation: $10. For details, e-mail elisaroseyoga@gmail.com
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS — Help of Ojai and Livingston Memorial VNA & Hospice will be holding bi-monthly grief support groups to help those who have experienced a loss. Explore and express feeling, understand the grief process and receive emotional support. Free of charge, all are welcome. The groups are held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Help of Ojai’s West Campus, 370 Baldwin Road. Contact Kathy Leary-Wilde at 218-9798 for more information.
MAH-JONGG GROUP — Mah-jongg enthusiasts are invited to join a group Tuesdays at 1 p.m. in Ojai. Beginners are welcome to come and enjoy the ancient game for fun and mental stimulation. For more information, call Rhoda Martin at 646-5110 or Jeanne Harvey at 646-8053.
VOLUNTEER TO HELP FOOD SHARE — Food Share, Ventura County's food bank, has an ongoing need of volunteers to join the gleaning team in Ojai. On most Tuesday mornings, a group of volunteers meets in Ojai for the purpose of picking local fruit and vegetables. The volunteers meet at 8 a.m. at a designated meeting place near the pick site. They work for about one to two hours. Call 983-7100, Ext. 105.
ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES — English as a Second Language classes are offered through Ojai Unified Adult Education at Meiners Oaks School Mondays from 3 to 7 p.m. (call 640-4378) and in Room 6 at Ojai Unified District offices, 414 E. Ojai Ave., Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 640-4330.
PINK MOMENT SANGHA — Offering meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, second and fourth Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Ojai Retreat, 160 Besant Road, Meiners Oaks. Free. Contact Ginny at 646-5707.
ANIMAL ADOPTIONS — The Humane Society of Ventura County's Shelter and Adoption Center in Ojai, 402 Bryant St., is open for animal adoptions Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During daylight-saving time the shelter is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To see pictures of animals available, visit humanesocietyvc.org. Call 646-6505.
ADOPTION TRIAD FACILITATED SUPPORT GROUP — An adoption triad-facilitated support group is now forming in Ventura at Kids & Families Together. Call Faith Friedlander at 643-1446.
OJAI VALLEY LIONS CLUB — is always looking for new members. If you are interested in being part of an energetic service organization, contact the club secretary at 798-0278. You can check out the website ofojailions.com for more information. The Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road. Children are welcome to the meetings on the fourth Wednesday.
SENIOR SLO-PITCH BASEBALL — Senior slo-pitch baseball will be held Wednesdays and Fridays. Leagues will be formed for those 60 and over for coeds. Call 646-3583 or 646-9072 for more information.
QUILTERS ANONYMOUS — Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, the Ojai Recreation Department, 510 Park Road, holds a drop-in class for quilters. Call 649-5956 for more information.
FORMER CHRISTIAN SUPPORT — Let’s co-create a free group program to help each other heal from religious indoctrination; embrace self-acceptance and a happy heart. We welcome all new choices in philosophical outlook from spiritualistic to atheistic, with emphasis on the freedom to be you. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. FormerChristianSupport@aol.com.
OJAI SRI SATHYA SAI BABA CENTER — The Ojai Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center meets every Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Call 643-6674.
