From the monthly archives:

September 2010

OFS Screens “Micmacs” Oct. 3

by ojaifilmsociety September 28, 2010

On Sunday, Oct. 3 at 4:30 pm the Ojai Film Society will screen the French film Micmacs, a comical and humanistic film in the tradition of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. The public is welcome. General Admission $10, Seniors & Students $7 and 2010 Subscribers FREE. Ojai…

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USFS: Grant Money Helps Clear Defensible Space in Ojai Valley

by Tyler Suchman September 28, 2010

From the US Forest Service:

Los Padres National Forest officials today announced that on October 1 at noon there will be an on-site demonstration of the fire protection work being performed at the Golden Oaks Mobile Home Estates at 1273 S. Rice Rd. in Ojai. Representatives from the project’s funding…

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Make no exceptions

by Fred Rothenberg September 28, 2010

The morning started out peacefully enough.  Dragged myself down the hill to Help of Ojai, a little early expecting the Highway 150 road slurrying to delay me.  But it was even too hot for slurrying.

Checked out the tires, arranged the seatbelts and cleaned windows on the Help bus.Â…

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Go Native!

by Myrna Cambianica September 27, 2010

Ojai Valley Museum Fall Plant Sale 2010

Writer: Michele Pracy, Ojai Valley Museum Director

Popular Annual Fall Native Plant Sale …roll up your sleeves, shovels ready!

1PlantSale09_LesDublinPhotog_webPerfect Timing! Just when its ideal planting time in the Ojai Valley and just as we’re trying to use less water, the Ojai Valley Museum is hosting…

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Local Environmentalist Receives Peace Award

by evan austin September 27, 2010

Long-time environmentalist and founder of Ojai Valley Defense Fund John Broesamle honored with Ojai Peace Coalition’s annual Noble Peace Prize.

September 25, 2010 | Ojai, CA – Cited in the nomination text as having worked tirelessly in defense of the environment since the 1970s, Ojai Valley Defense Fund (OVDF) founder and current…

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Classes for Everyone at Theater 150 This Fall

by Robert Peake September 26, 2010

Theater 150Theater 150 recently announced an outstanding lineup of classes on writing, acting, and musical theater for children and adults. These classes and workshops continue the Theater’s tradition of excellence, and are suitable for those who love performing or have a belly full of butterflies, professional writers and performers as well as those…

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Joanna Macy Returns to The Ojai Foundation

by smilingheart59 September 25, 2010

Joanna Macy, one of the pioneering visionaries of the global movement for a healthy, just and sustainable world, will bring her powerful message and transformative practices to Ojai this month.  She will be offering three separate programs, including an Awakening the Dreamer Facilitator Training, at The Ojai Foundation from…

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[UPDATE] Noble Peace Prize Awarded Tonight!

by evan austin September 25, 2010

evan austin - Sally Carless - John Broesamle

evan austin – Sally Carless – John Broesamle

The votes came in, and the 2010 Noble Peace Prize honoree was chosen! A small, powerful gathering took place this evening at Ojai House on Montgomery Street in Ojai, where the Ojai Peace Coalition recognized the tireless environmental protection work of John Broesamle, founder…

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