From the monthly archives:

April 2010

Deep Time and The Meaning of Life — Sunday, April 18th, at the Ojai Retreat

by Suza Francina April 16, 2010

Sunday, April 18, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Ojai Retreat 160 Besant Road in Ojai (above the Ranch House Restaurant)
The story of the development of life on Earth is not just a theory for biology books. It is the key to understanding our world today – not only our environment, but the moral and spiritual…

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Tax Day Priorities

by evan austin April 15, 2010

Tax Day in America seems to me to be an excellent time to check in on our national priorities, for two reasons: 1) in this capitalist nation, where we’ve spent our money is a clear indicator of where our priorities are NOW, and 2) while everyone’s mind is on the money they’re paying and expecting back, including our politicians, is a great time to have a discussion about how we want our money – capitalism’s word for “priorities” – to be invested in the future.

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Lemony Artichoke Stem Slices with Toasted Almond Slivers

by DK Crawford April 15, 2010

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I am in love with growing artichokes. When I bought them at a local nursery, a curmudgeon standing behind me said they “weren’t worth it.” “They take up a lot of room and you maybe get one artichoke”. But I still wanted to try! Another person told me I’d have…

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Happy Birthday to Made in Ojai

by Tyler Suchman April 15, 2010

from the Made in Ojai crew…
Another birthday party? Already? Yes, it’s true. Last April, Made in Ojai re-opened as Made In Ojai – Artisans & Mercantile. This unique business is made of two distinct parts: Ojai Artisans, a group of creative artists who display their work and share in all…

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Libbey Bowl at the Ojai Valley Museum

by Tyler Suchman April 15, 2010

I’m looking forward to checking this out. From the fine folk at the Museum…
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The Ojai’ Libbey Bowl’s imminent renovation is the source of big excitement for a little town. The excitement grows with plans underway for the exhibit, “Ojai’s Libbey Bowl/Past, Present, Future,” opening April 29 at the Ojai Valley…

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Earthquake Preparedness

by Tyler Suchman April 15, 2010

Thanks to occasional contributor Alasdair Coyne for a good recap of earthquake preparedness below. You ready?
Earthquakes are in the news, making it the best time to update our family earthquake preparedness. More people are likely to take some simple survival steps when their minds are concentrated by the recent horrendous…

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New Green Shipping Service in Ojai via Craigslist

by Chris Wilson April 14, 2010

I’ve often thought a bicycle delivery service made good sense for our Valley, and now I’m pleased to see that its happening.
I was sifting through boxes of junk and furniture on Craigslist last night and found this interesting ad.
green shipping – $1 (ojai)
Date: 2010-04-13, 1:52PM PDT
Carbon-free shipping is now available…

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Win This Electric Bike: Ojai Earth Day

by Tyler Suchman April 13, 2010

Poster.jpgA number of fine organizations are running a Win This Electric Bike Contest at Earth Day on April 24th. Just arrive by alternative transportation at the old Ford dealership to start. Read more by clicking the image to the left and viewing the full flyer.
Presented by Rotary Club of Ojai…

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News from the Green Coalition

by Tyler Suchman April 13, 2010

from the fine folk at the Ojai Valley Green Coalition… the Energy committee has a new Chair and new, ahem, energy. And an update on the watershed restoration. Both stories in full after the jump…
Restoration and Stewardship of Ojai’s Watershed
Why were all those volunteers needed to help restore the creek…

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Ventura County Sustainability Summits

by Tyler Suchman April 13, 2010

summitflyer2-23-10AG.jpgWho Is The Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County?

The Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County is a broad partnership of the 10 cities and Ventura County, The Ventura Council of Governments, Ventura County Transportation Commission, the Ventura County Civic Alliance, Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, and the Southern California…

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