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Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark invites you to join us for our Springtime Easter Festival taking place daily Saturday, March 18 - Monday, April 10 from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Admission is $12.00 Monday - Friday and $16.00 on weekends including Easter Weekend (April 7, 8, 9). Weekday admission is at the gate only. Weekend online tickets are now required during special events and are not available for sale at the gate. Children UNDER 2 and parking are free. Seniors (65+), Military, Veterans, & First Responders receive a $2.00 admission discount every day (with valid ID).
THE 4Oth ANNUAL
TOPANGA BLUES FESTIVAL
SATURDAY MAY 6, 2023
11 AM TO 4 PM
Hey Blues Lovers, this will be one of the most outstanding, real deal, blues shows you've ever seen.
We are flying out from Chicago, blues royalty. LURRIE BELL! He will be performing with an electric band and astounding, harmonica genius JASON RICCI will be heavily featured in the band and will do his own material too!
Famed Blues-rock guitar great GREGG WRIGHT will be opening the show. He is a former bandmate for MICHAEL JACKSON!
And, last but not least, "The Queen of West CoaSt Blues and Soul" JACKIE JACKSON will throw down hard. She is one of the greatest entertainers that I have ever seen in the blues. Jackie is gonna get everyone on their feet, trust me.
HOW TO GET TICKETS
Please click on the Eventbrite link below
for tickets.
There are also video samples of the artists on that page.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/503708825657
SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL TO MAKE TRIUMPHANT RETURN IN 2023
An Urban Take on the Western Classic is Scheduled
for April 22-23
The City of Santa Clarita’s Cowboy Festival is set to return for its 27th year after a three-year pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. The world-class event, which features the sights, sounds and style of Cowboy life and Western culture is scheduled for April 22 and 23, with a new urban venue for 2023 – Main Street in Old Town Newhall.
Junior League 5k Sign-Up for March 18,2023
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, I'll be joining fellow members of the Junior League of Los Angeles at the LA Big 5k to increase awareness about JLLA and raise critical funds for our important community projects and programs. Your support will help our members provide over 60,000 volunteer hours to partner organizations serving transition-aged foster youth, women and children experiencing homelessness, and underserved students seeking opportunities for higher education.
Your investment also helps provide civic leadership training to our members, so they can continue to give back as board members of nonprofit agencies and commissions, advocate on issues of policy reform, and organize public programs to build better communities. I would be honored to have your support as we run (and walk!) for a better LA! The 2023 LA Big 5k - running, walking, and strolling through the iconic Elysian Park to increase awareness about JLLA and raise funds for our community projects and programs. If you are interested in running the 5k let me know and I will get you signed up!
Log onto https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Pamela-FromanJLLA5K2023 to make a contribution!
Relive the 90’s and 00’s at the El Capitan Theatre’s Throwback Film Festival
Presented by Disney+
Tickets are on sale now to see Disney’s “The Princess Diaries,” “The Parent Trap” (1998) and “Freaky Friday” as part of the El Capitan Theatre’s Throwback Film Festival presented by Disney+ this March and April.
Guests can attend the Royal Double Feature and see both “The Princess Diaries” and “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” on Saturday, March 25 at 4pm. Tickets are $30 and include admission to both movies, a souvenir credential, a small popcorn and a drink.
Moviegoers can see both “The Parent Trap” (1961) and “The Parent Trap” (1998) at the Double Trouble Double Feature on Saturday, April 1 at 4:30pm. Tickets are $30 and include admission to both movies, a souvenir credential, a small popcorn and a drink.
A Mega Pack is available for $60 includes tickets to “The Princess Diaries,” “The Parent Trap” (1998) and “Freaky Friday” as well as one small popcorn and one drink for each movie. Call 1-800-DISNEY-6 to purchase.
El Capitan Hollywood
Avatar the Way of Water 3D Early Screening & Showtimes
Dec. 15 - March 15
Be among the first to see the film! 3D Early Screening Event
$35 ticket includes 85oz Nest popcorn container (includes popcorn), 20oz Bottled Beverage, Event Credential and Lanyard, plus see the auditorium transformed with a dazzling themed light display!
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar: The Way of Water” begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure. Directed by James Cameron and produced by Cameron and Jon Landau, the film stars Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement and Kate Winslet.
https://elcapitantheatre.com/film-info/avatar-the-way-of-water-3d-early-screening
A Faery Hunt Enchantment in Sherwood Forest
Corriganville Park, 7001 Smith Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Nickelodeon named A Faery Hunt Best Children's Theater in Los Angeles. Join the Faery Folk in Sherwood Forest (where they filmed the classic Robin Hood) on a fun and gentle quest in Fairyland. Join this musical interactive, immersive performance filled with beautiful fairies, music, laughs and fun. As the audience makes their way through the forest, they actually become part of the story. You’ll meet faeries and funny creatures, maybe even Faery Royalty! All Covid safety rules will apply. Many children come in costume. Wings, garlands, wands and wizard hats and CD's of Faery Music from the shows are available there for $5-$10 for sale. Perfect for ages 2-10, boys and girls, and the young-at-heart.
Groups and birthday parties are welcome!
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The cost: $15.00
Reservations suggested: 818-324-6802; reservations@afaeryhunt.com
Purchase tickets at https://stores.afaeryhunt.com/store-catalog/
Website: https://www.afaeryhunt.com/
VALLEY RAGTIME STOMP
The meeting will take place at Paoli’s Restaurant in Woodland Hills from 1 to 4 pm on the second Saturday of each month. Hope you can join us. The Stomp is an informal gathering of players and listeners who enjoy ragtime music and other types of music from the earlier part of the 20th century.
Paoli’s is located at 21020 Ventura Blvd; Woodland Hills CA. There is some parking in the back (small lot). Street parking is metered, so pay attention to the time if you park there. Those with handicap placards, of course, don’t have to worry about the meters or the restrictions on the surrounding side streets.
All are welcome. There is no charge. Attendees are encouraged to order from Paoli’s menu of very tasty Mediterranean foods and pizzas, and they have a full bar, as well. For further info, please contact: Ron Ross 818-439-9048 Public Relations Director
Attendees are encouraged to order from Paoli’s menu of very tasty Mediterranean foods and pizzas, and they have a full bar, as well.
Paoli’s is located at 21020 Ventura Blvd; Woodland Hills CA. There is some parking in the back (small lot). Street parking is metered, so pay attention to the time if you park there. Those with handicap placards, of course, don’t have to worry about the meters or the restrictions on the surrounding side streets.
facebook.com/TheValleyRagtimeStomp
WEEKLY CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS Open to cancer patients and their families.(805) 379-4777www.CancerSupportVvsb.org ORIENTATION MEETINGS Learn about Cancer Support Community. Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m. (805) 379-477 www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
Topanga Vintage Market at Pierce College
Always the 4th Sunday
New hours are 7am to 2pm
Over 200 of LA’s top vintage vendors, plus artists & food trucks We thank you all for wearing your mask at the market
Pierce College, Mason Ave Entrance
Victory Blvd at Mason Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91306
$5 admission, kids 12 and under are free
Veterans are Forever Free Parking is free
No pets please!
More info at www.topangavintagemarket.com
or call us at 310-422-1844
Sunday Bingo! Join The Fun!
Doors open at 11am. Bingo starts at Noon.
Address: 21433 Strathern Street, Canoga Park, CA 91304.
We play papers, machines, flash cards and King and Queen.
Also, our Hall is available for Rent The phone number is (747)444-9188 for more information
Parapod Festival is excited to bring a two-day celebration of the paranormal to Santa Clarita on March 31 and April 1
with events at Santa Clarita’s Mentryville Park and the Hyatt Regency Valencia. A surprisingly vast number of YouTube channels, TikTok and Instagram accounts, and websites are devoted to the paranormal genre. The amount of content available is astounding, from documentaries to web series to podcasts. No one knows this more than festival director Tony
Sweet, whose paranormal video podcast Truth Be Told Paranormal has been in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide for the past decade.
Tickets to ParaPod Festival start at $25 for individual events at Mentryville; Saturday’s General Admission is $35, and the VIP Weekend Pass includes all events on both days for $175.
Parking at both locations is free. For more information about the festival and to purchase tickets,
please visit www.parapodfestival.com.
Documentary and short films for the film festival awards can be submitted online via Film Freeway through February 24, 2023. Podcasts can be submitted for the podcast awards via
the secure link on the festival website.
Sponsors and Vendor spots are available; contact info@parapodfestival.com
Cancer Support Community’s 5th Annual
Hope Walk
Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara (CSCVVSB) will host its 5 th annual Hope Walk on Saturday, June 10.
WHAT: CSCVVSB's 5K Hope Walk is a family-friendly, community event that promotes
awareness and education about cancer while raising critical funds in support of CSCVVSB's
mission to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge,
strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Music, vendor booths and community
resources, snacks and kids’ activities will be on-hand. There will be special recognition for
cancer survivors throughout the event.
WHEN: Saturday, June 10, 2023 — 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: California Lutheran University’s William Rolland Stadium (60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand
Oaks, CA 91360).
Anyone can participate in the 5K; there will be a shorter survivor’s lap to kick off the route. Registration is free. Participants can fundraise for CSCVVSB and win exclusive incentive prizes. People can also opt to walk on their own and join virtually. Participants can share their photos on social media and tag the @cancersupportvvsb account or send photos to apatel@cancersupportvvsb.org.
Registration and information about the event can be found at
https://cscvvsbhopewalk.rallybound.org/.
West Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair Free Community Event
20498 Victory Boulevard, Winnetka, CA
Mar 25, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free Community Event 2023 West San Fernando Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair Saturday, March 25 2023 Time:10 AM-2 PM *Gather information and resources to best prepare for an emergency or disaster. Learn from community responders, organizations & providers. Fun Family Event! Expert Speakers with Demonstrations Information Booths with Take Away Literature and Fun Booth Prizes LAFD: Children Activities Interacting with Firefighters and Police Book Reading by Community Heroes Coloring Books Shaky Quaky First Responder Vehicles and Cool Demonstrations! Cedars Sinai- Blood Mobile Kaiser Permanente- Stop the Bleed Fire and Police vehicles on display LAFD Residential fires and residential fire safety. Fire extinguisher demonstration from the stage. Recruitment CPR Demonstration MySafeLA CERT-Utility shut off and more!
A Salute to Sinatra
Presented by: WEST COAST PERFORMING
ARTS AND CRUISIN OLDIES CONCERTS
Direct from Las Vegas! World renowned actor and Sinatra impressionist Gary Anthony brings his remarkable show to the stage of the Scherr Forum for a one-performance only event.
Gary Anthony becomes Sinatra in 'Direct From Las Vegas,' his dynamic, heartfelt one man theatrical tribute to Frank Sinatra. He performs Frank's most memorable songs, including 'New York, New York,' 'You Make Me Feel So Young,' 'My Way,' 'It Was A Very Good Year,' 'Mack The Knife' and more!
Gary Anthony is considered the world's most authentic Frank Sinatra tribute artist. He's been featured on numerous television shows, including World's Greatest Tribute Bands, and performed at many of Las Vegas's biggest showrooms.
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard Thousand Oaks 91362
Tickets: TICKET LINK: https://bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/carpenters-legacy
DINOSAURS IN THE VALLEY
The World’s LARGEST Dinosaur Exhibition
EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND
Life-Size & Life-Like Animatronic Experience brought to you by the Advisor on Jurassic Park movies, Rainmaker Films and Ultimate Fun Productions
Now through January 8th
Pierce College at Woodland Hills
DINOSAURS IN THE VALLEY is your chance to get up close to the most scientifically accurate life-size and life-like dinosaurs ever created. This exhibition is produced by Jurassic Park movie advisor, explorer and Shark Tank partner with Mark Cuban, “Dino” Don Lessem, Rainmaker Films, and Ultimate Fun Productions, who have created the largest dinosaur events in the world. DINOSAURS IN THE VALLEY opened on November 18th and was originally scheduled to through run through December 18th. By popular demand, the event has now been extended through January 8th. DINOSAURS IN THE VALLEY is taking place on the grounds of Pierce College located at 20800 Victory Blvd. in Woodland Hills.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit:
The World Premiere of SCINTILLA
Written by Alessandro Camon
Directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky
Opens: Friday, April 14 at 8pm
Runs: Friday, April 14 – Sunday, June 4, 2023
Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm.
Previews: Wednesday, April 12 & Thursday, April 13 at 8pm
The Road Theatre
10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
Tickets: $39.00
Previews: $15.00
Students/Seniors: $15.00
Sunday Performances are Pay-What-You-Can
For tickets – visit www.roadtheatre.org or call 818-761-8838
Platt Library Used Bookstore
A Rare Treasure and Volunteer Opportunity
During these difficult times of trying to deal with the economy there is a hidden treasure -- Platt Library's used bookstore. On any given day the store is bustling with satisfied customers. Curiosity and bargain prices lure patrons into this inviting store. It is hard to beat prices starting at $0.25 for children’s books, $0.50 for paperbacks, and $1.00 for hardbacks. Browsing through the bookstore you will find a well-organized, user-friendly layout. Non-fiction books are categorized by subject, fiction by author, and children’s by type. Specialty books are featured, and there is a section for audio-visual materials. Donations of used books in good condition are accepted during library hours. All proceeds go toward purchasing needed books and materials for the Platt Branch. Come visit and see for yourself.
Platt Branch Library Used Bookstore, 23600 Victory, Woodland Hills, is open every day the library is open and is staffed by dedicated volunteers from the Friends of the Library. To become a volunteer, please contact Sharon Schuster at sharon@schuster.org.
Sunday Bingo! Join The Fun!
Doors open at 11am. Bingo starts at Noon.
Address: 21433 Strathern Street, Canoga Park, CA 91304.
We play papers, machines, flash cards and King and Queen.
Also, our Hall is available for Rent The phone number is (747)444-9188 for more information
The Underwood Family Farms
Moorpark & Somis Farm Centers
open 9am - 6pm daily
Farm hours are 9:00am - 6:00pm daily. Children UNDER 2 & parking are FREE. For more information on our 25th Annual Fall Harvest Festival, including a link to purchase weekend on-line tickets required in October, please visit the Fall Harvest Festival page of our website.
CLUBS AND MEETINGS
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for men newly diagnosed or with advanced disease meets at the Cancer Support Community, 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Meetings are facilitated by licensed psychotherapists and are designed to serve as a forum for sharing concerns, information, and support as well as address the needs of those dealing with specific issues. A monthly meeting for men, family, and friends is held on the third Saturday at 10:30 AM. A twice-monthly meeting for men only is held on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. For more information,
call 805-379-4777 or visit the CSC website at www.cancersupportvvsb.org/.
ENCORE OLDER ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM Pierce College education program designed for older adults (50+). Encore offers FREE noncredit classes and some fee-based classes through Community Extension. (818) 710-2561 www.piercecollege.edu/encore
BEREAVEMENT GROUP For those who have experienced loss of someone from cancer. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.(805) 379-4777 www.CancerSupportVvsb.org“FAMILY AND FRIENDS” Support group for family, friends, and caregivers of cancer patients.(805) 379-4777 www.CancerSupportVvsb.orgBUFF BONES Bone building exercise. Mon. & Weds. Agoura Hills Rec Center.www.bodysolveit.com
ROSE LEAF RAGTIME CLUB features performers playing ragtime music. $2 donation. Meets last Sun of the month.(818) 766-2384 MULTIPLE MYELOMA Support Group. 3rd Wed. of every month. (818) 515 6060www. SanFernandoValley.support.myeloma.org
6TH ANNUAL MAPPING MEANING: ADVENTURES IN CARTOGRAPHY
This exhibit presents a variety of beautiful maps and ways of reading them, along with objects from the times of their creation. Works date from the 16th century to the present, including a collection focusing on Scandinavia, a depiction of California as an island, and maps of the heavens. William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art, 160 Overton Ct, Thousand Oaks.(805) 4933697 rollandgallery.callutheran.edu
