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Mark Your Calendar For These December Events!

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Local December events that the whole family will enjoy.

With your days filling up with prep for the upcoming holidays, it can be easy to get a little stressed out. To help you relax and enjoy time with your family, head out into the community and check out these Conejo Valley local events!

On December 6th, check out the Holiday Boutique at the Oak Park Community Center. The Boutique runs from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is hosted by the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbra. Part of the proceeds will help to benefit local programs of education, support, and hope that is provided by the Cancer Support Community. The free Boutique will feature tons of unique holiday gifts, hand-crafted items, and décor.

The 54th Annual Camarillo Christmas Parade and Holiday Carnival is taking place on Saturday, December 12th and is not an event that you want to miss out on. Starting at 10 a.m. at Las Posas and Temple Avenue, the parade will travel down Las Posas and turn left on Carmen Drive, ending at the Camarillo Community Center. The parade will feature bands, floats, cars, and much more! Make sure to stick around after the parade to enjoy Santa’s Village Holiday Carnival at the Camarillo Community Center from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., which will include inflatable attractions, carnival games, live entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, and more!

All of us at Cappuccino Insurance Agency in Westlake Village, California would like to invite you and your family out to enjoy these exciting events!

Local Pumpkin Patches to Visit This Fall!

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If you’re looking for some festive fun this fall, visit Ventura-local pumpkin patches!

Now that the season of fall is upon us, Californians are getting into full swing of enjoy the change of seasons. This includes partaking in autumn activities such as pumpkin patches, hayrides, pony rides, and enjoying the crisper air (in Westlake Village, we’re still waiting for the cooler weather). Pumpkin Patches are the perfect way to enjoy the afternoon with your family. You can allow your child to pick out their own pumpkin to decorate for Halloween or to bake some delicious meals with!

Check out these Ventura County pumpkin patches:

  • Big Wave Dave’s Christmas Trees & Pumpkin Patch: Host to plenty of pumpkins: big and small! During the winter months, Christmas trees will be available.
  • Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch: This includes pumpkins for sale, a child-sized hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted rides, and a picnic area so you can take a break in between picking pumpkins!
  • McGrath Family Farm: Certified Organic pumpkin patch to pick in the field! The farm also has pumpkins that have been picked, and a corn maze!
  • Prancer’s Pumpkin Village: The ultimate experience for picking pumpkins already gathered from the field, with refreshment stands, picnic areas, face paintings, carnival rides, pony rides, farm animals, a petting zoo, and a bounce house! There is plenty for each child to enjoy!

Cappuccino Insurance Agency invites you and the family to enjoy some fall festive fun with these perfect pumpkin patches! Whilst in Ventura County, visit our office and find out how we can provide you with quality insurance coverage for your home, auto, business, and life needs. Contact us today!

Don’t Miss Out On These Easter Events!

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Easter Events

Are you ready for the Easter holiday? If you are still looking for a fun, family friendly way to celebrate Easter, make sure to check out all of these events happening in the local community that people of all ages will enjoy!

Head over to The Lakes at Westlake tonight from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. for the Easter Egg-stravaganza! The exciting event includes an Easter egg hunt, Easter petting zoo, tasty treats, prizes, and more! You will also have the opportunity to take a picture with the Easter bunny! Admission to the event is free and open to the public.

On April 4th, head out to the Camarillo Animal Shelter from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. for the 5th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza. There will be an Easter egg hunt that is bigger than in years past, face painting, henna tattoos, a jolly jump, arts and crafts, and more. There will also be a DJ to keep you entertained all day, and food trucks to keep you full. You even have the chance to learn about some of the animals at the shelter from the various animal presentations. You will not want to miss out on your chance to take a picture with the Easter bunny!

All of us at Cappuccino Insurance Agency in Westlake Village, California would like to invite you and your family out to enjoy all of these exciting Easter events in the Thousand Oaks community!

Are You Ready for St. Patrick’s Day?

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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

St. Patrick’s Day is just a couple of weeks away, which means it is the perfect time to start planning for your holiday festivities. Make sure to mark your calendar for these exciting local events in the community that the whole family can enjoy together.

Head out to the Ventura Elks Lodge on March 14th for the 27th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ventura. The parade stats on East Main Street in front of the San Buenaventura Mission at 10 a.m. and heads up East Main Street and will end on the corner of East Main Street and North Chestnut. Almost 100 entrants will be marching with the parade.

The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center is also happening on March 14th. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., bring the whole family out for a day full of food, entertainment, and activities. The free event is feature The Tribal Caravan Belly Dancing Performances, The Claddagh School of Irish Dancers, and live Irish music performed by Innisfree. There will also be plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy, including rock climbing, face painting, and many different inflatables.

St. Patrick’s Day has been officially celebrated since the 17th century as a way to honor St. Patrick, who was a patron of Ireland. Although St. Patrick was not Irish, he returned to the country after escaping the country from slavery to help spread the Christian religion. He is not credited with bringing the Christian religion to Ireland.

While St. Patrick’s Day is only celebrated on the 17th in America, the holiday is celebrated from March 15th through the 19th at the St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Dublin, which is the capital of Ireland. During the Festival, there is a carnival, parade, dances, and a treasure hunt.

All of us at Cappuccino Insurance Agency in Westlake Village, California would like to wish you and your family a fun and exciting St. Patrick’s Day.

Don’t Miss the Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills!

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Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills

There is no better way to enjoy a spring day than participating in a local event with your loved ones. The 30th Annual Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills is taking place on Saturday, March 28th and is an exciting event that the whole family can enjoy together.

The Great Race features six different races that all end at the same location so that participants can get together and celebrate the finish. The race is one of the largest running events in the Los Angeles area, and the proceeds from the event help to benefit many of the schools in the area, including Oak Park and Agoura Hills.

Each participant gets to enjoy much more than a run. With quality swag and a stuffed reusable goodie bag, each runner gets to leave with their hands full of free goodies. There is also plenty of refreshing drinks and delicious snacks to enjoy after finishing the course. The lively crowd cheers on all the runners, helping everyone finish strong and feel like they are a part of the community.

The months of planning and organization also help the race be voted the Best Running Event in L.A. This ensures that there is never any confusion during the race, making it an enjoyable experience from start to finish.

All the races will end at Chumash Park in Agoura Hills with a Sports and Fitness Expo and Post-Race Party. People of all ages are welcome to participate, so make sure to sign up the whole family for this exciting community event!

All of us at Cappuccino Insurance Agency in Westlake Village, California would like to invite you and your family out to enjoy this exciting local event!

Check Out These Local Events!

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The cool fall weather is here, and there is no better way to enjoy the season than by spending time with your loved ones in the local community. Make sure to mark your calendar for these exciting events in the Conejo Valley, this fall.

The 10th Annual Conejo Valley YMCA Turkey Day Dash is the perfect place to spend your Thanksgiving morning. Starting at 8 am on November 27th at California Lutheran University, the Turkey Dash will be fun for the whole family! There are two races to participate in, a fun run that starts at 8 am and a 5K Run/Walk that starts at 8:30 am. The event is just a couple of hours long, ensuring that you have plenty of time to make it back to your Thanksgiving dinner plans. All of the proceeds from the event will help to benefit the Conejo Valley YMCA.

If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit, you will not want to miss An Irish Christmas at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on December 21st. The family friendly event features Kevin Horton of Riverdance leading the traditional Irish dance. The event will have music, traditional dance, storytelling, and tons of Irish soul. Make sure to get your tickets today before this popular show sells out.

The 3rd Annual Holly Jolly Half Marathon 5K and 10K is taking place on December 21st. The course takes you over gentle rolling hills through Camarillo. Make sure to wear your best holiday costume for a chance to win a prize!

Cappuccino Insurance Agency, located in Westlake Village, California would like to invite you and your family out to enjoy all these fun, local activities this fall.

Check out These Local Pumpkin Patches!

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There is no better way to spend the cool fall season than checking out the local pumpkin patches in your community. Make sure to bring the whole family to enjoy all of these pumpkin patches in the Conejo Valley, this fall!

Great Pacific Pumpkins is a family owned pumpkin patch that people of all ages are sure to love. You will have your choice of different pumpkins, gourds, squash, and corn, both as decorations or delicious treats. Make sure to jump on a horse drawn hayride down to the barn, to visit all of the farm animals. Come this weekend and enjoy live music by the Shoemaker Brothers and Mid Life Crisis.

Stu Miller’s Pumpkin Patches has two different locations, in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley. All pumpkins are locally grown, and there are plenty to choose from. Do not miss the different mechanical rides and giant inflatable slide! If you are feeling adventurous, make sure sign up for the bungee jump!

Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark is putting on its annual Fall Festival throughout October, and includes everything you expect from a farm! The festival features live music, tractor rides, pig races, and a corn maze. They will also be plenty of pumpkins to choose from to carve the perfect jack o’ lantern for Halloween.

Cappuccino Insurance Agency in Westlake Village would like to invite you and your family to enjoy all that these pumpkin patches have to offer!

Check out These Fun Conejo Valley Events!

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Before the summer ends, it is important to make sure to spend as much time with your loved ones before everyone goes back to a busy school schedule. Luckily, there are plenty of fun, family friendly events in the area that people of all ages can enjoy right in your local community.

If you are looking for something to do with your kids, while also being able to learn important skills, make sure to check out the Kids Panini Cooking Class at Williams and Sonoma in the Oaks Mall. All junior chefs will learn how to make a warm, melty, cheesy Panini. Children ages 9 to 13 are able to create their own delicious savory creation, or go the sweet route and choose to make a melted chocolate Panini. The event starts at 10 a.m. on august 23rd inside the store.

For a more adult event, mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Brew Fest on August 28th. The event will feature beer tasting from many restaurants are breweries, such as LAB Brewing Co., Firestone Walker Brewing Company, and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, plus many more.

For a fun weekly event, make sure to check out the Thousand Oaks Farmer’s Market at the Oaks Shopping Center. The market happens every Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The Farmer’s Market is the perfect place to find the freshest fruits and vegetables that are locally grown. There are also plenty of plants, eggs, honey, nuts, and fresh flowers to bring home from the market. The market also features many pre-made treats, from tamales to baked goods, all from local vendors.

For all of your insurance coverage needs in the local Conejo Valley community, contact the insurance professionals at Cappuccino Insurance Agency, located in Westlake Village, California.