September
California Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 20, 2008 9am to Noon
3 Ventura beach sites: Surfers' Knoll on Spinnaker Dr., Seaward Beach, San Buenaventura State Beach
Join the City of Ventura, Surfrider, Ventura City Corps and other environmental groups as we celebrate the 25th annual Coastal Cleanup Day by cleaning our coastline! Cleaning supplies will be provided.
Families, students, and community groups welcome!
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: Surfers' Knoll Beach on Spinnaker, across from the Harbor Village Shops
Contact: Rosie Ornelas, 652-4555 or rornelas@cityofventura.net
Sponsored by: City of Ventura Community Services Department
Website: http://www.cityofventura.net or http://www.coast4u.org
Join the Ventura Hillsides Conservancy on Sunday, September 21st, 2008 at Arroyo Verde Park
You enjoyed the concert, now join in the fun as we clean up the park trails and play areas at Arroyo Verde Park. We will supply gloves, bags and pickup tools. Volunteers will be amply rewarded with delicious snacks and cool beverages -juice, water and sodas. Look for the VHC table set up near the first parking lot.
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Location: Arroyo Verde Park, Foothill and Day Rd.
Contact: Gary Bednorz, 659-1491
Sponsored by: Ventura Hillsides Conservancy
Website: http://www.venturahillsides.org/
Email: gbednorz@venturahillsides.org
United Way Day of Caring - Cornucopia Garden Maintenance Project Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 10am to 1pm
Join City staff and members of the community in a day of gardening at the Cornucopia Garden. The Cornucopia Community Garden is a large community garden with 148 organic garden plots. The community garden, which is overseen by the City of Ventura's Community Services Department, provides citizens (who may live in apartments, condos, or other types of residence that have little outdoor space) the opportunity to garden. Volunteer help is needed to is maintaining the communal areas and pathways. Gloves and water will be provided to all volunteers. Pre-registration is required. To participate, please sign up on the United Way website: http://www.volunteerventuracounty.org and click on "Day of Caring".
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Location: Cornucopia Gardens, Telephone & Johnson Dr.
Contact: Rosie Ornelas, at 805-652-4555 or via email at Rornelas@cityofventura.net
Organized by: United Way and the City of Ventura
Website: http://www.volunteerventuracounty.org
United Way Day of Caring - Santa Clara River Bottom Cleanup Project Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 10am to 3pm
Join City staff and other community members as we work side by side to clean up the Santa Clara River bottom. Cleaning supplies will be provided. Help make a difference in our community! Pre-registration is required. To participate, please sign up on the United Way website: http://www.volunteerventuracounty.org and click on "Day of Caring".
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Location: Santa Clara Riverbottom
Contact: Rosie Ornelas, at 805-652-4555 or via email at Rornelas@cityofventura.net
Organized by: United Way and the City of Ventura
Website: http://www.volunteerventuracounty.org
Living History Day at the Olivas Adobe
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Join us as at the historic Olivas Adobe as we "step back in time" to the 1860's and recreate the days when the Olivas Adobe was known as Rancho San Miguel – the residence of Don Jose Raymundo Olivas, his wife Teodora, and their 21 children. Within the courtyard, docents will give tours of historical reenactments and activities common to that time. Outside the courtyard, there will be art, music, and other entertainment. Volunteers will be needed to assist in many different roles. Seeking bilingual volunteers to serve as actors/actresses in re-enactments and to serve as tour guides (docents).
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive
Contact: Andrew DiConti, 805-642-2758
Presented by: Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreters
Website: http://www.olivasadobe.org
Email: olivasadobe@yahoo.com (preferred method of contact)
October
ArtWalk Volunteer Training and Orientation
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
If you'd like to volunteer for the Harvest ArtWalk Weekend on October 18 and October 19, you must attend one of our Training and Orientation nights! Information will be provided regarding many different volunteer opportunities! Be a part of the team that puts on one of Ventura's most popular events filled with art, music, and fun!
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Ventura Visitor's and Convention Bureau, 101 S. California St.
Contact: Rosie Ornelas, 652-4555 or rornelas@cityofventura.net
Sponsored by: City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Division
Website: http://www.venturaartwalk.org
ArtWalk Volunteer Training and Orientation
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
If you'd like to volunteer for the Harvest ArtWalk Weekend on October 18 and October 19, you must attend one of our Training and Orientation nights! Information will be provided regarding many different volunteer opportunities! Be a part of the team that puts on one of Ventura's most popular events filled with art, music, and fun!
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Ventura Visitor's and Convention Bureau, 101 S. California St.
Contact: Rosie Ornelas, 652-4555 or rornelas@cityofventura.net
Sponsored by: City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Division
Website: http://www.venturaartwalk.org
ArtWalk Weekend – Volunteers Needed in Many Roles
Saturday, October 18, 2008 and Sunday, October 19, 2008
If you'd like to volunteer for the Harvest ArtWalk Weekend on October 18 and October 19, you must attend one of our Training and Orientation nights on October 2nd or October 8th! (See information on Orientation nights above.) Information will be provided regarding many different volunteer opportunities! Be a part of the team that puts on one of Ventura's most popular events filled with art, music, and fun!
Time: many shifts available – sign up at orientation
Location: downtown Ventura
Contact: Rosie Ornelas, 652-4555 or rornelas@cityofventura.net
Sponsored by: City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Division
Website: http://www.venturaartwalk.org
November
Join the Ventura Hillsides Conservancy on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Arroyo Verde Park
Join in the fun as we clean up the park trails and play areas at Arroyo Verde Park. We will supply gloves, bags and pickup tools. Volunteers will be amply rewarded with delicious snacks and cool beverages -juice, water and sodas. Look for the VHC table set up near the first parking lot.
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Location: Arroyo Verde Park, Foothill and Day Rd.
Contact: Gary Bednorz, 659-1491
Hosted by: Ventura Hillsides Conservancy
Website: http://www.venturahillsides.org/
Email: gbednorz@venturahillsides.org