From the monthly archives:

December 2010

Ojai Trees Wins ReLeaf Grant For Ojai

by linda Harmon December 4, 2010

Ojai Trees members Kathy Nolan, LInda Harmon and Caryn Bosson unload 15 gallon trees during an early Ojai Trees planning event.

Ojai Trees members Kathy Nolan, LInda Harmon and Caryn Bosson unload 15 gallon trees during an early Ojai Trees planning event.

Calling all tree planters! Mid-point into their fall planting events, Ojai Trees has been awarded a grant from the California ReLeaf Program to plant new street trees.

According to Ojai…

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An Interview with “Who Killed the Electric Car’s” Chelsea Sexton

by Todd Miller December 4, 2010

Chelsea SextonChelsea Sexton is a veteran clean transportation and energy advocate; her work on General Motors’ EV1 program was featured in the Sony Pictures Classics film, “Who Killed the Electric Car?”

She continues her work as the Founder of the Lightning Rod Foundation, and has led the creation of the Automotive X…

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Ojai Through The Eyes of Artists

by Tyler Suchman December 4, 2010

I love this 20-minute documentary video from fairly recent Ojai transplant Chris Ritke.

From Chris…

Chris is visiting a large city and a smaller town in each of the 48 contiguous United States plus DC (hence 49-Sparks!). Why? To collect stories from people dedicated to the visual arts. To discover what makes…

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You are invited for Holiday Celebrations at Bell Arts Factory this weekend!!!

by Anca Colbert December 4, 2010

The Whole Building Comes Alive With Art, Music & Special Events for Our Annual Holiday Celebrations!
(studios, galleries, windows… even hallways!)

Friday, December 3, 5 – 8pm
Saturday, December 4, 10am – 5pm
Sunday, December 5, 11am – 5pm

Join us for all the fun… and experience the Art World Mosaic at Bell Arts throughout…

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TOMORROW Love Heals Holiday Charity Event to Benefit Matilija Falls

by LLKent December 3, 2010

Celebrate the holidays with Love Heals & support the preservation of Matilija Falls!

Love Heals Jewelry, the California-based, ethically-sourced eco-jewelry collection renowned for planting 10 trees with Greener Ethiopia for each piece sold, will celebrate the spirit of the season with a holiday charity event at their Ojai boutique location in…

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CityWatch: Property Thefts

by Tyler Suchman December 3, 2010

From Sergeant Randy and Ojai Valley CityWatch…

The holidays are upon us and as usual the property thefts have increased. The Meiners Oaks and Mira Monte areas of our valley have seen a significant increase in residential burglaries within the past few weeks. The burglars have targeted unlocked homes and other…

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Ojai City Council Recount Request

by Tyler Suchman December 2, 2010

The following guest editorial is from Pat McPherson…link to Official Election Recount Request (PDF)

On November 29, 2010, twelve Ojai voters filed a request with the Ojai City Clerk to recount the votes for the November 2, 2010 City Council race (see attached). The reason for the recount request is that the…

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Ojai Celebrates Art Continues Through December 31st

by Myrna Cambianica December 1, 2010

At the fall meeting of the Ojai Valley Museum docents, OVM Director Michelle Pracy welcomed Mary Guinn and Donna Santoro into the group of volunteers staffing the exhibit. Gathered in the museum library, the docents learned about the exhibit as well as resources available to answer questions from visitors. Then…

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Ojai Women’s Bike Ride Thursday Dec. 2

by Suza Francina December 1, 2010

A non-competitive, ‘no woman left behind,’ bike ride, led by Lana Hester, will be held Thursday, Dec. 2, at 9:00 a.m.

Meet at the MOB SHOP (Kelly and Greg’s Meiner’s Oaks Bike Shop AKA Project Ride Bike Shop) at 445 W. El Roblar.

All kinds of bikes/women are welcomed! Please tell all…

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