evan austin

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evan austin is a 30-something Californian who lives in Ojai with his wife, three children, one dog, three cats, and a Roomba.  Professionally, evan likes to call himself a graphic designer and social media helper, having graduated from Santa Barbara City College in 2007 with an Associate's Degree in Graphic Design and launched his own company, graphics (and more!) by evan austin, in 2010.  evan also works as a multimedia technology instructor at Valley Oak Charter School. evan is also a social/political activist, and founded the Ojai Peace Coalition in 2005 to build a community and coordinate efforts in the service of creating and furthering a Culture of Peace. The most visible expressions of this effort have been the Coalition's participation in Ojai's annual Independence Day parade, and the annual awarding of the locally-created Noble Peace Prize. evan considers himself to be a citizen of the world, and has found a spiritual home in Unitarian Universalism. His strongest guiding principle comes from the wisdom of Gandhi: "We must become the change we seek in the world."

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MOBAA Plans “Welcome to Meiners Oaks” Sign

by evan austin January 23, 2012

The Meiners Oaks Business & Artists Association is raising money to mount a “Welcome to Meiners Oaks” sign at the corner of El Roblar Drive and Highway 33. We are inviting bids from sign makers to create and install the sign. We are also accepting donations to fund the sign.

Contact Kathleen…

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3rd Annual Meiners Oaks Holiday Stroll on Saturday December 10

by evan austin December 5, 2011

MOBAA President Patricia Cardinali leading caroling at the 2010 Holiday Stroll

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Submitted by Patricia Cardinali, President, MOBAA | (805) 646-2098 | (805) 223-5713 | patricia@meinersoaks.org

What: Meiners Oaks Holiday Stroll
When: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 5-8 PM
Where: El Roblar Dr. Meiners Oaks, CA

Meiners Oaks Business and Artists Association (MOBAA), invites the…

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Shop Local AND Support Boobies!

by evan austin November 25, 2011

Happy Hobblers logoThe Happy Hobblers – the walking team that my wife and sister were members of – just finished their 60-miles-in-3-days walk to raise money for breast cancer research. They were amazing, and had an incredible experience on the walk!

They still have some fundraising to do, and have lots of REALLY…

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Silent Auction to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research

by evan austin November 4, 2011

Local Group Hosting Event to Raise Funds for 60 Mile Walk

Ojai, November 1st, 2011

The Happy Hobblers, a local group participating in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk for the Cure November 18-20, is hosting a Silent Auction Saturday, November 5th from 6-9pm at the Ojai Woman’s Club. Items…

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Noble Peace Prize Goes to Kristofer Young!

by evan austin September 22, 2011

evan-Kris-NPP-300pxi was honored last night as Director of the Ojai Peace Coalition to award Dr. Kristofer Young with the organization’s 2011 Noble Peace Prize. Around 40 people gathered in the waning twilight near the Libbey Park fountain in downtown Ojai, lit candles, and heard about the history and intent of the award,…

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Noble Peace Prize Will Be Awarded on Wednesday

by evan austin September 19, 2011

Noble Peace Prize emblemThis year, the Noble Peace Prize will be awarded on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Libbey Park fountain in downtown Ojai, in a candlelight gathering planned for 7:20pm to 8:00pm. The entire community is invited to attend the gathering, to recognize and lift up the valuable work of this year’s…

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OPC to Award 5th Annual “Noble Peace Prize” on Wednesday

by evan austin September 19, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ojai, California – September 19, 2011 – For the fifth year in a row, the Ojai Peace Coalition will award its unique “Noble Peace Prize” to a local citizen whose activism work, professional endeavors, and/or personal life exemplify the organization’s values and furthers development of a “Culture of Peace”.

The…

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Noble Peace Prize 2011 – VOTE NOW!

by evan austin September 10, 2011

Noble Peace Prize emblemThe nominations came in, and this year we have FIVE amazing locals to choose from for this year’s Noble Peace Prize, presented annually on or around the International Day of Peace (Sept 21) by the Ojai Peace Coalition. Check out who they are and why they’ve been nominated for this…

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Arson on Casitas Pass Road – VC Sheriff Media Release

by evan austin September 9, 2011

Nature of Incident: Arson

Location: 5000 Block of Casitas Pass Road, Ojai Area

Date & Time/ RB#: September 7, 2011 / 8:42 p.m.   RB # 11-20396

Unit Responsible: Ojai Valley Patrol Station

Suspects: Unknown

Narrative:

On Wednesday evening September 7, Ojai Valley Station patrol deputies responded to a call for service reference…

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Like Boobies? Come Buy Great Stuff!

by evan austin August 19, 2011

yard-saleLocal walking team The Happy Hobblers – Erin McNerney, Jessie Austin, Tiare Thompson, and Sarah Light – are participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day For The Cure walk in San Diego in November, and are hosting a MASSIVE yard sale as part of their fundraising effort!

WHEN: Saturday August 20th, 2011 –…

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