Leslie Davis

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Leslie enjoys living in the small town where she spent her childhood: Ojai, California. She shares her life with her partner, Kenley, and is happy to be raising their two children in this magical and nourishing valley.

Leslie Davis is the author of poetry chapbook, Lucky Pup (Skanky Possum Press). Leslie Davis received an MFA in Poetics from New College of California in San Francisco. She homeschools her children and also works as a marketing writer and editor.

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Local Aromatherapist Stacey Moss, of Moss Botanicals, Launches “Intimacy” Products

by Leslie Davis February 9, 2011

Moss Botanicals Launches “Intimacy” Aromatherapy Products with Unique Playing Cards to Inspire Intimate Connections

Ojai, CA, February 9, 2011– Moss Botanicals announces its new aromatherapy line, Intimacy by Moss Botanicals. Moss Botanicals is a small company that combines scientific essential oil profiles with intuitive forces exchanged from plant to person, creating…

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Local Homeschoolers Host Fundraiser for Valley Oak Charter School at Giorgio’s Pizza & Subs

by Leslie Davis November 11, 2010

Local homeschoolers who attend Valley Oak Charter School (VOC) invite friends, neighbors, VOC alumni and citizens of Ojai to enjoy a delicious meal at Giorgio’s Pizza & Subs to raise funds for their charter school.

Come out and support your local homeschoolers and eat lunch or dinner at Giorgio’s Pizza &…

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Learning by Living

by Leslie Davis January 21, 2009

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir
it doesn’t get much better than this: wandering around Ojai’s hills on a beautiful, sunny southern california with a group of kids and a local naturalist. yesterday was the second gathering of a group of homeschoolers…

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Local resident offers to match funds for Skate Ojai

by Leslie Davis May 1, 2008

This week, an Ojai resident agreed to donate up to $50,000 in matching funds for a permanent, in-ground skate park in Ojai. This means Skate Ojai is only $72,000 from their goal of $350,000. The donations must be collected by June 30 to FINALLY make the permanent skate park a reality.
Skate Ojai has…

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Save the Date – Spring Harvest Family Picnic & Ice Cream Social

by Leslie Davis April 21, 2008

Slow Food Ojai / Ventura hosts Spring Harvest Family Picnic & Ice Cream Social
Children can sample locally grown fruits and veggies and participate in making (and eating!) fresh, homemade ice cream the old-fashioned way with hand-cranked ice cream makers.
Join Slow Food Ojai/Ventura and local families in celebration of Spring in…

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“Bodies Unbound” tonight at Ojai School of Massage

by Leslie Davis August 11, 2007

Local writer and massage therapist Cynthia Waring Matthews tells her triumphant story. Based on her book, Bodies Unbound, tonight’s performance features Cynthia in a one-woman theatre piece directed by Jill Andre.
Ojai School of Massage
619 W. El Roblar in Meiners Oaks
8 pm – Tickets $15 at the door
Cynthia Waring Matthews first escaped…

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Support Local Business

by Leslie Davis May 31, 2007

In the past week or so I’ve had the pleasure of giving my money to Farmer & The Cook, Rainbow Bridge, Cafe Emporium, Iron Pan, Westridge Market, Ojai Video, Ojai Creates!, Rains, Hidden Treasures, Pat’s Liquor, The Donut Hole, Wachter’s and Second Helpings Thrift Store.
Nurturing our locally owned businesses will…

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Language sliced open

by Leslie Davis April 25, 2007

I attended an inspiring poetry reading tonight in Ventura at the Artists’ Union Gallery by our own, Robert Peake.
Robert has a calm, focused and direct stage presence that captivated the standing room only crowd. I was thrilled to see so many people come out for poetry on a Tuesday…

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Subway to Open 27,446th Store — in Downtown Ojai

by Leslie Davis April 4, 2007

subway chain store in ojai
Subway has 27,445 stores in 85 countries, and is about to open it’s next franchise in downtown Ojai at 323 E. Matilija in the old Howie’s location.
I knew Ojai was on the brink of leasing it’s empty store fronts to chain stores, after all there are a lot of empty…

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Chief Norris will speak about recent shooting

by Leslie Davis February 26, 2007

We heard from Mayor Carol Smith that Police Chief Norris will speak to this issue at the beginning of the city council meeting tomorrow night.
Tues. 27th at 7:30. City Hall.

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