It offers interactive experiences and resources to increase high-quality curriculum integration in classrooms from preschool through college.
FREE Zoom event designed to build working partnerships between educators and community members to strengthen arts access for all learners. UNCOVERING THE HIDDEN CURRICULUM | 10 A.M. Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks. Bands scheduled to compete include Black Moon Lilith, Madam Bombs, Left Side Up, Temperamental, and Torment in Treachery. This annual battle brings out the top local high school bands to get their rock on with local industry professionals serving as judges. Get ready to rock and cheer for your favorite band. Ojai Ave., Ojai.ĪNNUAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS | Saturday, Dec. All proceeds from the event benefit the Humane Society of Ventura County.
Looking for pottery, plants, jewelry, bath and body products? – this marketplace is the place to find it. Browse through the booths of over 30 unique vendors for fun, festive, unique crafts, artistic creations and vintage items. SATURDAYġ0th ANNUAL PURRS AND PAWS HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AND MARKETPLACE | 9 a.m. Find the holiday spirit with traditional carols, fun songs, as well as Chanukah favorites performed by The Village Voice Chorale. California Lutheran University, Samuelson Chapel, 165 Chapel Lane, Thousand Oaks. Wyant Morton and Yoshika Masuda will conduct. As always, the program for this longest-running event will include delightful lesser-known carols as well as familiar favorites. Welcome the season with this special musical gift featuring a narrated performance of Christmas music guaranteed to put you in the holiday mood. “HOPE” CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CONCERTS | 7:30 p.m. Featured is work from guest artist Arnie Rudman, who creates turned-wood art pieces, some made from wood burned in the 2017 Thomas Fire. Locally made jewelry, photography, home décor and more. Music and refreshments top off the festive shopping scene. Find the perfect holiday gift, or treat yourself. POPPIES FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION | 5-7 p.m. To register or get more information, visit /events. For more information, contact Christina Sanchez at or 80. Cal Lutheran’s Center for Global Engagement is sponsoring the free event. Zoom panel discussion with Fabiola Lara, co-founder and creative director of tlali-pani, will moderate a discussion with Oaxaca residents Eva Lepiz, a photographer and visual educator, and Jiceel Luis, a researcher and educator, on economic and social challenges in Mexico. “COVID-19, MIGRATION AND CHALLENGES TO WOMEN-LED ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN MEXICO” | 5:30 p.m. California Lutheran University, William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art, 160 Overton Ct, Thousand Oaks. Come meet some of the many faculty member artists at this free reception. It seeks common ground among psychedelic explorations of the California hippie movement, science fiction, fantasy, spiritual visions and artistic conceptions of how the world might be re-created. The Otherworld is an exhibit of paintings that depict alternative realities. THE OTHERWORLD ARTISTS RECEPTION | 4 p.m. CSUCI campus, Ralph Bliss Courtyard, Bell Tower Building, Camarillo. To honor the victims of the Borderline shooting and those who suffered and survived through the event California State University, Channel Islands is holding a remembrance event and dedicating a memorial bench. BORDERLINE REMEMBRANCE AND BENCH DEDICATION | 3:30-5 p.m.
Chumash Park, at Petit and Waco, East Ventura. All attendees are asked to adhere to all recommendations of the Ventura County Health Department. Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice you can improve your casting and learn to enjoy this great sport. FREE introductory clinic to fly rod casting and fly fishing. To submit an item for inclusion email to: THURSDAY Happenings includes community events, meetings, classes, resources, needs and Arts Listings. Sunday’s concert, First United Methodist Church, 1338 E. Attendees 12 and over must show proof of vaccination. KuanFen Liu, featuring excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna and Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony No. Come hear the Santa Paula High School Concert Choir, Channel Islands Choral Association and Chamber Orchestra in concert, under the direction of Dr. Voices raised in song in celebration of the holiday season. HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR CONCERT | Saturday, Dec.