From the monthly archives:

May 2007

Support Local Business

by Leslie Davis May 31, 2007

In the past week or so I’ve had the pleasure of giving my money to Farmer & The Cook, Rainbow Bridge, Cafe Emporium, Iron Pan, Westridge Market, Ojai Video, Ojai Creates!, Rains, Hidden Treasures, Pat’s Liquor, The Donut Hole, Wachter’s and Second Helpings Thrift Store.
Nurturing our locally owned businesses will…

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Myridian UPDATE

by Lisa Snider May 31, 2007

UPDATE: The Skate Park event was canceled, so look for Myridian at the Athletic Club 6/8!
From this week’s issue of the VC Reporter:
Old man, take a look at your band
Ojai’s Myridian overcome tragedy — and middle age — to release their classic-rock inspired debut Prime Myridian
~ By LISA SNIDER ~
 Old…

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Open Thread

by Open Thread May 30, 2007

Come on inside, you’ll get taken for a ride, on the SUBWAY!
hat tip: Curbed LA

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Stop The Trucks: Our Lawyers Attack Diamond Rock EIR & Link to our Environmental Experts Report

by Howard Smith May 30, 2007


Members of the Stop the Trucks Coalition and our many allies made a strong presentation today in Santa Maria on our case to block gravel trucks from the proposed Diamond Rock Mine in Santa Barbara County. The hearing has been continued until July 11th. More information to follow…
Enclosed below is…

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Peacenic: A Picnic for Peacelovers!

by evan austin May 27, 2007


This image was taken early in the afternoon, before the gazebo and table got crowded!
Today was a beautiful day, and one of the things it saw was the Ojai Peace Coalition’s first-ever Peacenic! Borne of a desire among local peace activists to gather occasionally in a lighter, more social context, we…

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Open Thread

by Open Thread May 26, 2007

ojai river bottom drought tolerant
Check out Ojai Orange, where John Wilcock pokes and prods at the absurdities of life. This week’s installment is thirty minutes of Ojai via streaming video…

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What are we really saying to our children?

by Heather MacGumerait May 25, 2007

I overheard a harried mom across the street speaking firmly (by which I mean in a raised voice) to her two boys (both under ten) and their friends:
“Stop calling each other names. Be nice to each other. Take your guns and go outside and play.”
Anyone else see the irony?

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Open Invitation

by evan austin May 25, 2007

This coming Sunday, on recommendation from several members, the Ojai Peace Coalition will host our first ever “Peacenic” – a picnic for peace-lovers! – and YOU’RE invited!
Sunday May 27th, 2-4pm • email me for the address • Potluck! • Children welcome!
It seems that we in peace work have a lot to…

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Open Thread

by Open Thread May 24, 2007

oak tree at ojai river bottom
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn. – John Muir (1838 – 1914)

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Stop the Trucks: Santa Maria EIR Hearing, May 30th

by Howard Smith May 23, 2007

“I think that because of the recommendation, some people in the community might have gotten the impression that the community can relax,” said 1st District Supervisor Steve Bennett. “That would be a mistake, The community needs to keep itself organized and keep raising funds. This EIR alone needs some good analysis by experts. People should not be complacent at this critical time.

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