Food Share is such an important resource and lifeline to Ventura County! The staff at the…read moredistribution center truly care about their mission, and it definitely shows through their actions. At a former job of mine, Food Share allowed the educational non-profit organization I worked for to shop weekly for fresh produce to distribute directly to elementary school students and families served in need, many of whom struggled with food insecurity. This partnership was vital, and very much appreciated by all because it helped improve food access throughout our community at wellness fairs and nutrition classes. Thank you for your hard work! I will never forget about the huge difference Food Share continues to make in countless lives throughout Ventura County, and the value they place on equity.

1st time & they have a forever volunteer out of me !…read more I found this event by chance and was like "IM GOING!" and I'm so glad I did! The amount of volunteers that showed up today turned a 2 hour event into 30 mins and it was such a refreshing time - especially to do on a day of love . I LOVED what I did today and I LOVE knowing that what we did today effects the future of tomorrow . This makes my day , check their website out for more opportunities . You can help with - your time - your money - your donations

Wonderful community museum with amazing outdoor space and special events. We have enjoyed the…read morebirthday parties and pop-up events for years, so much that we were inspired to contribute. Now that phase 1 of the museum is complete and open we are amazed. A beautiful little outdoor theater, a play cafe and farmer's market, a real greenhouse and a Channel Islands themed playground are just a few highlights of the outdoor experience. The indoor has a nice little classroom and shop area and a really cool maker space including a cardboard "chomp saw" and lots of crafts! The staff are really kind, patient, polite, and helpful. They help transform this from a fun space into an inviting experience. You can tell how passionate they are about family learning. The museum is already amazing and a fitting successor to the library that used to be on the site. We can't wait for phase 2, when the rest of the indoor space is renovated and available!

I saw a lot of promo and marketing for Kidstream children's museum on IG and FB so I thought it…read morewould be a great idea to check it out with my husband and my 19-month-old daughter. It was easy to find in Camarillo and there's a lot of parking in a private lot. Entrance is a bit awkward because you go in hallway to check in at a circular booth to get your tickets scanned (pre-purchased online) and a wristband for the day. All the employees are very nice and helped answered any questions. We arrived on a Sunday at 12:30pm (opens at 12pm on Sundays) so it was surprisingly crowded and really hot. We started off in the outdoor area and I applied sunscreen on my toddler since there wasn't too much shade in the outdoor play area. It was mostly a lot of older children and kids compared to my little one. I appreciate the different play stations so it seemed like there's a variety of activities for everyone. Some of the older kids loved sliding down the hill with cardboard but that activity can be done at the SB Zoo too, which also has a hill. My daughter loved the fox puppet so it was adorable to see her play with the campfire station and other kids + parents joining in. We also checked out the indoor room but it was super crowded and I was bumping into parents and the small lego pieces were not age appropriate for her. The smaller outdoor room from that indoor room had huge building blocks that my daughter could play but with the sun shining strong that it was just too hot to play and there was minimal shade. I think there's a lot of potential here when my daughter is older for imaginative and social play but she's too little for the museum. The membership is $150 for 2 adults + 1 toddler for future reference and you can apply visit's admission to upgrade to a membership. I like how they have a tables/chair party set up for possibly a birthday party event so that's great they can host. Interested to see how this place does in the near future!

I went to the Ventura improv for a Harmonica Fest. This is a fair size Venue, and they had it…read morepacked to the rafters. I'm not sure what it is like for comedy shows. It is located upstairs in a shopping center right on the water. The outdoor views were beautiful. I was told that the Servers were not the regular staff employed by the Club. They did a good job, but it was kind of an odd setup. There was no table service except for food delivery. I didn't eat anything so I can't comment on the food. It was a limited menu of typical bar food. One person took the order. One person made the drinks and another made sure you signed your card if using one. You could only pay for each order. No leaving your card and running a tab. The music was fabulous and the people were all very friendly.

So much fun! the actors were great! Dorky, silly, spaztic…read morefun! Great for a date night :) we will DEFINITELY be going back!

We attended a party in the large main level meeting room. I like an event location that actually…read morehas plenty of parking for attendees, and this one does, in front and back of the building. There was a security desk inside, and plenty of room for people to mingle in the room which also has windows so you do not feel boxed in. The hallway is filled with framed photos of Ventura County as far back as the late 1800s, including one of the Rincon's wooden road.

We were here for our local Congresswoman's annual Christmas party. The facility looks like it has…read moremany different size rooms available for community groups to hold meetings and conferences. The Christmas party we attended was in the largest space, and even with several hundred people there, it didn't seem crowded.

I am absolutely, unequivocally obsessed with cats. Frankly, I worship them more than the Egyptians…read moredid and I am quite sure they are Gods. In fact, I am throwing my cat a 5th birthday party literally at the time of this review (she gets a party every year!) and she is laying near me as I type these words waxing her kind, poetic. This means that any place that involves cats is a place I want to be; and thus: cat cafes is a trend I stand behind. A place to hang out with cats AND promote adoptions of said cats on premises? Yes, please! These cafes are growing in popularity and one of note is Purrmaid Cat Café, located in Camarillo a stone's throw from the famous Camarillo Outlets (on the way from Los Angeles to the outlets at the exit prior). Typically, not much positive can be said of social media platform, Facebook but just this once: I can thank them. My cat-loving algorithm is what introduced me to Purrmaid as I proceed to 'follow' the business and engage with the owner on her posts. I immediately knew there was something different about Purrmaid from their competitors and that I would someday need to visit. Purrmaid is the love project of husband-and-wife team Robin (who goes by Cat) and Jeff Kent who were locally known as animal advocates and top-of-the-line pet foster parents. Having dreams of opening an animal sanctuary; the universe opened the door for them as their friend Nikki, OG owner of Purrmaid was giving up the reigns and Robin and Jeff knew this was their time to shine and took over. The rest is history. Located in a busy but quiet strip plaza shopping center; Purrmaid is super welcoming the second you cross their threshold. The small lobby area is colorful, smells amazing and is filled with cat merch for sale from local artists. Refreshments (soda, coffee, water) and Robin's very own homemade baked goods are available for a small sum (and adorably, Purrmaid posts on their socials as though the cats pick the deserts for the day/week!). You must try these desserts! The selections during my visit were chocolate chip cookies and brownies and although these may sound basic - my boyfriend and I were obsessed! The cookies were chewy and soft with browned butter caramelization flavor. So good! Purrmaid isn't your typical cat café and is so much better. After signing a release and paying the $6/person fee (must be at least 7 years of age and children must be accompanied by an adult); you enter the cat room which eschews the standard clinical feel of cat cafes and is instead set-up like a living room which carpeting, couches, arm chairs plus cat towers, shelves and toys galore. Purrmaid is spotless (which my OCD approves) and has a calming, quiet, Zen energy. At Purrmaid, you will feel like you are simply hanging with Robin and her beautiful feline Gods in her living room! Robin and Jeff also have the best interest of the kitties in mind as the cats have access to a cat door to a back room they can 'escape' to when they don't feel like being around guests. Or, they can live out their wild cat fantasies watching bird TV. This is truly a Grade-A cat café. Even the bathroom was spotless and decorated with cats down to the hand towels! As amazing and obsessed with cats Purrmaid is; their mission is to find the cats a forever home and they take this very seriously with a $150 fee, application and home visit and adoption contract. Robin is not playing around when finding the perfect home for these cats whom often come from prior traumatic situations. Want to hold an event or birthday party at Purrmaid? Or attend one of their events like tarot card readings? Yup, they do that too! Purrmaid is an amazing facility! Purrmaid is a purr-fect cat café and Robin and Jeff are simply wonderful individuals running an amazing business. If you are even mildly obsessed with cats - or looking to adopt - you must visit Purrmaid Wed- Sundays 11am-5pm. Heck, you may even see me because I already want to return!

This place is the BEST!!! I love Robin and all the volunteers. We adopted our precious cat from…read morehere, and we love it!!!!

Really amazing nonprofit that helps filmmakers make important and meaningful films. I was initially…read moreskeptical about the classes but decided to give a try and they have greatly exceeded my expectations. Carole and Tom are wonderful people and very knowledgeable!!

From the owner: From the Heart Productions is dedicated to helping independent filmmakers with unique films that…read morecontribute to society get their films funded. They can include narrative films, documentaries, short films, and web series with compelling and powerful stories, told with passion. We also offer Fiscal Sponsorship for filmmakers to give their donors tax deductions for donations.

Although this is a great resource, you have to watch the pricing on different things. I use Google…read morelens to make sure I'm getting a good deal.

In truth, I admire the mission of Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and I like the idea that with every…read morepurchase, you help the noble cause. The employees I had contacted were pleasant, and there was a decent amount of furniture, doors, and hardware in the store. Nevertheless, the prices did not seem to satisfy me much. A lot of secondhand products cost the same as new items at other stores on sales. It was a good experience to go shopping there despite my dissatisfaction with the prices, and the store itself was neat and organized. But I did not purchase anything since the prices seemed unaffordable to me. It may be worth visiting if you have something to look for there or you are fond of shopping.

Received a beautiful, new bike from Project Bicycle Love as a Christmas gift for a foster child…read more They were so kind, generous and helpful. I wish the world had more people like them.

This is one of my absolute favorites to donate to. Serves a great cause, helping fulfill kids…read morewishes to have their very own bicycle. There are a lot of charities to donate to, however this one lets you see the immediate impact of your donation, and you know that your donation reached its final point of need. Helping put a smile on a child's face is the best thing ever! My go to charity for donations. Great job, Project Bicycle Love! Joe Bentz Pres, Bill Clark Automotive, Inc.