From the monthly archives:

June 2011

A Sense of Place

by Jim Hines June 4, 2011

People often ask me why I spend so much time over at Lake Casitas.  Well the answer is, because it is “home”  I was born and raised on my familys ranch which included the lands which nowmake up Casitas Dam, Lake Casitas and the surrounding recreation area.  …

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City of Ojai Hires Public Works Director

by Tyler Suchman June 3, 2011

PR from the City of Ojai…

City Announces Hiring of Greg Grant as Public Works Director

The City of Ojai announces the hiring of Greg Grant as Public Works Director/City Engineer, filling a key vacancy in the City staff.

Grant, an Oak View resident, comes to the City from the Ventura Regional Sanitation…

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Arts Scholarship Winners Honored at Ojai Valley Museum

by Myrna Cambianica June 3, 2011

Five Ojai art students were honored with Ojai Studio Artist Scholarships at the May 28th reception for “Made In Ojai IX – Know Hope” exhibit at the museum. Exhibit runs through June 12th.

Tristan Walczak

Tristan Walczak

Sarah Pilcher

Sarah Pilcher

Hannah Atkinson

Hannah Atkinson

Kathryn Barron

Kathryn Barron

Rachel Curry

Rachel Curry

Photographer: Cindy Pitou Burton

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Plain White Nutritious Milk Is Making A Comeback?

by Kristofer Young June 3, 2011

milk_jaime_webJamie Oliver and his Food Revolution tell us that plain, white, nutritious milk is making a comeback. While there is no doubt that America desperately needs a Food Revolution, I hope that in his heart of hearts Jamie doesn’t see the return of unflavored, unsweetened milk as anything more than a step…

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Here Comes Libbey Bowl: Grand Opening

by Tyler Suchman June 1, 2011

Libbey Bowl Grand Opening

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Leslie Paxton is Grandma Good

by linda Harmon June 1, 2011

The Ojai Center for the Arts, 113 S. Montgomery St.

The Ojai Center for the Arts, 113 S. Montgomery St.

Local literary buffs are encouraged to attend the 7 p.m. June 13th meeting of the Ojai Center for the Arts Literary Branch for a staged reading of Leslie Paxton’s “Grandma Good.”

The play was written by Los Angeles playwright Arden Lewis, daughter…

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Free vegetarian dinner and event at Meditation Mount

by Suza Francina June 1, 2011

Global Resource Alliance, an Ojai based nonprofit organization, is holding its annual summer event at Meditation Mount on Saturday, June 4 from 7:00-9:30 PM.  A full course vegetarian dinner including assorted empanadas, salads and coconut tapioca pudding with mulberry sauce will be served on the terrace.

Dinner…

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Rosie (7 month old Maltese) is looking for a HOME

by Dvorah June 1, 2011

Rosie, about 7 months old, weighs 6 or 7 poundsShe’s adorable, took her to the vet – she’s in great condition – We saved her life and now she needs a permanent NO SMOKING home.

Rehoming fee is $95 dollars for expenses (collar, vet, puppy paraphernalia dog carrying purse etc) She has a great personality, sweet, playful and happy. I…

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