From the monthly archives:

August 2010

Ojai Valley Museum’s Youngest Volunteer

by Myrna Cambianica August 19, 2010

Meet Santa Paula resident Alana Taylor. She is twelve and a half years old, Ojai Valley Museum’s youngest summer volunteer.

Ojai Valley Museum's Youngest Volunteer

Ojai Valley Museum’s Youngest Volunteer

Jill Helson, Administrative Assistant at the museum, received a call one morning from a girl with a little voice, but very poised and expressive. She inquired about…

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Biking to Matilija Junior High and other Ojai Schools

by Suza Francina August 19, 2010

Proposal for Matilija Junior High Biking to School Program, by  Kelly Pasco and Suza Francina

Junior High is a great time for empowering kids by getting them into the routine of riding their bicycles everyday. When high school comes, many will make the choice of commuting by bicycle and will…

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Open Thread: Cleaver Edition

by Open Thread August 18, 2010

Hand me those asbestos gloves…
(h/t Cesca)

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OFS Screens Two More Summer Films

by ojaifilmsociety August 17, 2010

The Ojai Film Society has added two more summer fundraising films. August 22: City Island, a family drama with Andy Garcia and August 29: Solitary Man with an excellent performance by Michael Douglas. The films are on Sundays at 4:30 pm at the Ojai Playhouse. All tickets are $10. For more…

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Dishing Ojai: Vino y Tequila

by Lisa Snider August 14, 2010

The Ojai Vineyard tasting room is now open!

The Ojai Vineyard tasting room is now open!

I have discovered two sweet spots in downtown Ojai for quiet sipping.

Adam Tolmach of The Ojai Vineyard just opened a tasting room in the same building occupied by Firehouse Pottery on Montgomery Street next to the Ojai Art Center. This is an epic moment…

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Interim City Manager Approves Best Western in Ojai

by Kenley Neufeld August 12, 2010

The Hummingbird Inn on East Ojai Ave. has applied and received a sign permit to become a Best Western Hotel. This was been done by the interim City Manager John Baker on August 5, 2010. It was done without any public input or oversight, despite previous discussions on the matter at the Ojai Planning Commission.

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Community Education Offered for Local Apartment Owners

by DyerSheehanGroup August 11, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:
Paul Sheehan, CFO | Dyer Sheehan Group, Inc.
Phone: 805-653-8100  |  Fax: 805-653-8105
Paul@DyerSheehan.comwww.DyerSheehan.com

Dyer Sheehan Group, Inc. invites you to attend the Apartment Investor Academy, August 18, 2010. The topic will be “Resolving Governmental & Zoning Issues.” This community education is being offered at no cost,…

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Monday Night – “Where is this?” CONTEST

by SPK August 9, 2010

Where Is This?

Where Is This?

Missed last week, so I guess it’s actually semiweekly. But it’s back tonight. Guaranteed possibly winning lottery numbers to whomever can identify where in Ojai this was taken. As always, this is Ojai defined as the 4.4 sq mi. within the city limits. Here’s a hint, the subject…

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Armageddon Week

by Todd Miller August 8, 2010

Source: NASA

Source: NASA

My wife and I are fans of History Channel’s “Armageddon Week,” during which we learn about the various catastrophic ways we will perish in the years 2012, 2029, 2036, and beyond. The scourges vary, from global warming to the end of days that is supposed to happen when the…

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Free Seed Saving Workshop

by Donna August 7, 2010

Learn everything you need to know to start saving seeds from your garden at this free workshop with Master Gardener Julian Hoyle. The workshop will cover the best methods for collecting, drying, and storing seed. You will also learn how to select plants that have good quality seed. Save money,…

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