From the monthly archives:

September 2010

OVGC: Green Home & Building Tour

by Tyler Suchman September 19, 2010

This just in from the Ojai Valley Green Coalition on the October 2 Ojai Valley Green Home and Building Tour

On Saturday, October 2, from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., the Ojai Valley Green Coalition invites you to view five green-built homes and commercial sites. Back again following its inception in…

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“Sweet Serenity” by Women Photographers at the ART BARN

by Demitri Corbin September 18, 2010

Opening Reception:  Saturday September 18.

Time:               7-10pm

Location:           Art Barn Gallery

108 Bryant St. (behind Hakane Sushi)
Ojai, CA 93023

Runs through:       September…

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Leaf Blowers Degrade Air Quality at Preschool

by evan austin September 17, 2010

Observed at the Smart Start preschool located on the Pleasant Avenue side of the Topa Topa Elementary School grounds. My three-year-old daughter attends the preschool. The video tells the story.

VIEW VIDEO

i’m sending a brief letter and a link to this video to officials at the school board office, as well…

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Climbing to the Top of a 1,768-Foot TV Transmission Tower

by Tyler Suchman September 16, 2010

An incredible video showing a technician-eye view of climbing to the top of a TV transmission tower – roughly the height of the Sears Tower. Without ropes. Gives me a new appreciation for the vast infrastructure we have built and need to maintain. Who’s not afraid of heights and could…

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Stop The Trucks: Supervisor Bennett joins move to block oversized trucks on Route 33

by Howard Smith September 15, 2010

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We urge you all to read the note below from Supervisor Bennett.  Please forward your comments to  Steve.Bennett@Ventura.org  as requested and if at all possible, plan to attend the meeting of the Board of Supervisors at the Government Center on September 21st at 10:30 am.

By working together…

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OFS Winter’s Bone Screening Sunday, Sept. 19

by alex September 15, 2010

On Sunday, Sept. 19 at 4:30 pm at the Ojai Playhouse, the Ojai Film Society will  screen Winter’s Bone, a drama about a 17-year-old girl who finds herself the head of the family as she tries to save her Missouri Ozarks home.  The public is welcome. General…

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Shredder Day on Sept. 18th

by Tyler Suchman September 15, 2010

(h/t Dave Lawrence)

Once again, Ojai Community Bank and the Ojai Valley Directory are joining forces for another Shredder Day. It’s your opportunity to get rid of:

Old Phone Books
Tax Documents (7 years or older)
Documents with Sensitive Information
Old Bank Records
Old Medical Records
Please, no plastic, CD’s or cardboard.

They’ll be a larger shredder truck…

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OVGC: Fundraiser Reception

by Tyler Suchman September 14, 2010

From the fine folk at the Ojai Valley Green Coalition…

Live music, Casa Barranca organic wine, and organic vegetarian hors d’oeuvres will enhance the Ojai Valley Green Coalition’s annual fundraiser reception on Friday, October 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hall at 409 Topa Topa…

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Easy A Screening for OVYF

by Tyler Suchman September 14, 2010

From the OVYF… looks like a fun way to see the film…

Dear Ojai Valley Youth Foundation supporter,

We wanted to let you know about a special opportunity to support the OVYF this THURSDAY, September 16th at 5 p.m.

WHAT: An Adult Only Pre-Premiere movie screening of “EASY A” offered by Sony Pictures…

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Kay Starr to be Honored, Paved the Country Road for Women

by linda Harmon September 14, 2010

Kay Starr was already a recording star with "Rockin' Roll Waltz" when she passed on Patsy Cline's hit "Walkin' ( After Midnight)" that was written for her

Kay Starr was already a recording star with "Rock and Roll Waltz" when she passed on Patsy Cline's hit "Walkin' ( After Midnight)" that was written for her.

Live music fans take note, the Ojai Center for the Arts is presenting another fabulous evening of music and song Saturday, September 18.…

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