ACHEV

Calvary Center Stage Production of Peter & the Wolf
2023-03-31 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Calvary Community Westlake, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA, 91362, United States
What: A special school field trip production of Peter & The Wolf. Last year we attended their production of Frozen Jr. and it was a very memorable event!
Calvary Center Stage is cordially inviting your school to attend a production of Peter & the Wolf and other concert pieces in collaboration with Los Robles Children’s Choir and the Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra. This is a free event, but a reservation is necessary to secure seats. I have reserved 30 seats for ACHEV. There is only one date for the show on Friday, March 31 @ 10:00 am. The show will run approximately 45 minutes, and students will have an opportunity to play some of the instruments in the lobby after the concert.
Although the performance is only 45 minutes, students will have a chance to try some of the instruments in the lobby after the concert. This will be made available until 11:15 am.
This is an Open Seating Event. Doors open a half hour before the performance. I would like to meet up in front a little early (before doors open at 9:30) so we can try to sit together as a group. Last year, they did organize us by group and have special assigned seating by group. As the event gets closer, I will confirm with them what the seating arrangements will be and let everyone know what to do and where to meet.
Sign Up Here. Sign up deadline is March 24, 2023. Please include all students and parents attending on the sign up sheet.

**Cancelled**East Coast Swing Beginner Workshop
2023-03-29 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
**I’m sorry we had to cancel this workshop since no boys signed up. I’d be happy to schedule something like this again if you let me know what dance interests you and what times/days work well.**
What: This is a beginner friendly, one-time workshop to learn the basics of East Coast Swing. Be prepared for the next dance with some moves and learn how to lead (boys) and follow (girls). This is a dance that will be used a lot at the upcoming Sock Hop on March 31st.
Who: ACHEV members, graduates and invited guests/siblings. Ages 11+ . We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesday March 29th 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $12 per student.
Sign Up Sheet **If you are a guest/non-ACHEV sibling or a graduate, please sign up in the designated area at the bottom of the sign up sheet. We want to make sure that priority goes to current ACHEV members.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Camarillo Park Day
2023-03-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Arneill Ranch Park, 1301 Sweetwater Avenue, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Come meet up with us for a play date at Arneill Ranch Park. This is Camarillo’s newly renovated park. We will bring bikes since there is a dirt track that is fun for younger kids to ride on. We hope to see lots of friends there =)
RSVP is appreciated in case we need to change anything due to illness or rain. bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457

Ojai Park Day
2023-03-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Soule Park Ojai, 1301 Soule Park Road, Ojai, CA
We’d like to invite all ACHEV kids to play and explore with us at Soule Park in Ojai. Soule Park is a super fun retro park and the location is beautiful. We will meet at the rocket ship play area. There are several parking stalls and a bathroom right there.
Please note there is a $2 parking fee.
Some things you might want to bring:

Picnic lunch, blanket/chairs
Outside toys
Nature journals, magnifying glasses, bug houses, etc
Clothes that can get dirty

I have a 5 year old boy and 7 year old girl, and I would love for them to get to know some other littles in ACHEV
Note: There is an ACHEV girls art/drawing and get together for 6th grade and up same time and place if you have older girls that want to come.
Please let me know if you are coming and with what ages. If you let me know ahead of time that you are coming, I will put together a nature craft for us to do together at the park. rsvp to bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457
We plan on doing this one Monday every month this school year, so please keep your eye on the calendar and plan to join us.

Teen/Tween Girls Get Together at the Park
2023-03-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Soule Park Ojai, 1301 Soule Park Road, Ojai, CA
What: We would love to invite all ACHEV girls 6th grade and up to meet up at the park for some time together drawing/doing art projects and getting to know each other. If your daughter likes baking, she can bring a home-baked treat and recipe to share with the other girls.
We are meeting at Soule Park in Ojai. Soule Park is a super fun retro park and the location is beautiful. We will meet at the rocket ship play area. There are several parking stalls and a bathroom right there.
Please note there is a $2 parking fee.
What to Bring:

Blanket/chair
Drawing supplies/Art Journal
Any other craft your daughter is working on (friendship bracelets, watercolor, knitting, etc)
(Optional) Home baked treat/snack and recipe
Picnic lunch
$2 parking fee

We plan on having a get together in this area one Monday every month, so keep your eye out on the calendar and plan to join us.
Note: If you have younger kids, I am also adding park day to the calendar at the same time and place for littles. I have a 5 and 7 year old (boy/girl) who will be playing at the park while the older girls visit with each other.

Moms Night Out - Bowling
2023-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Bowlero Bowling Alley, 601 Collection BLVD, Suite 1175, Oxnard, CA, 93036, United States
March Moms Night Out
Save the date for our March Moms Night Out Event – Bowling at Bowlero Bowling Alley
601 Collection BLVD, Suite 1175
Oxnard, CA 93036
Cost:$20.50/person; price includes shoes

CHEA In the Neighborhood Ventura County
2023-03-11 12:30 - 16:00 | Temple Avenue Baptist Church, 1601 Temple Avenue, Camarillo, CA
It is an amazing opportunity and an honor to have Dr. Brian Ray of the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) and Nathan Pierce of Family Protection Ministries (FPM) in our home town! They have graciously offered to speak here on their way home from a conference. This is an opportunity we may not have again!
ACHEV will be hosting this CHEA In the Neighborhood speaker event.
To learn more about NHERI, visit https://www.nheri.org/
To learn more about FPM, visit https://fpmca.org/
For a printed flyer to share, contact: Susan Pineda (must_sew@yahoo.com)
For a printable PDF flyer: ITN flyer 11Mar2023
To register for this event, visit https://www.cheaofca.org/events/in-the-neighborhood-ventura-county-2/

Urbane Cafe Ventura Field Trip
2023-03-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Urbane Cafe Ventura, 4960 Telephone Road, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Tour of Urbane Café Ventura. Learn about a “fast casual” restaurant and how to make a great sandwich!
During the field trip, we will split the class up into two groups. The first group will get a tour of the kitchen, learn how we prep some of our ingredients, get to play with some dough, help us make some bread, and learn the POS system. While the first group is in the kitchen, the second group will be given some crayons and a color page wither they can create their own sandwich. Once the first group is done, we will have them switch places! When everyone is done, they will all get a small piece of pizza. Finally, we will hand out awards certificates to every student that is good for one free meal.
***I also set up a field trip at the Camarillo location on Monday March 6th so you can choose the location/day that is most convenient for you. Please make sure you are signing up for the correct one.
Who: All ACHEV Members *While this tour is geared towards 1st-5th graders, older and younger students are welcome to attend.
When: Tuesday March 7, 2023 9:15am – 10:45am
*Please arrive 5-10 min early to check in
Cost: Free
Contact: Bonnie Adair bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457
Notes/Additional Info: Limited to 30 people. They will take 15 at a time into the kitchen area.
Sign Up Using the Google This Google Doc by February 26th

Urbane Cafe Camarillo Field Trip
2023-03-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Urbane Cafe Camarillo, 1855 E Daily Dr (at Murray), Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
What: Tour of Urbane Café Camarillo. Learn about a “fast casual” restaurant and how to make a great sandwich!
During the field trip, we will split the class up into two groups. The first group will get a tour of the kitchen, learn how we prep some of our ingredients, get to play with some dough, help us make some bread, and learn the POS system. While the first group is in the kitchen, the second group will be given some crayons and a color page wither they can create their own sandwich. Once the first group is done, we will have them switch places! When everyone is done, they will all get a small piece of pizza. Finally, we will hand out awards certificates to every student that is good for one free meal.
***I also set up a field trip at the Ventura location on Tuesday March 7th so you can choose the location/day that is most convenient for you. Please make sure you are signing up for the correct one.
Who: Everyone *While this tour is geared towards 1st-5th graders, older and younger students are welcome to attend.
When: Monday March 6, 2023 9:15am – 10:45am
*Please arrive 5-10 min early to check in
Cost: Free
Contact: Bonnie Adair bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457
Notes/Additional Info: Limited to 30 people. They will take 15 at a time into the kitchen area.
Sign Up Using the Google This Google Doc by February 26th

Private Archery Field Trip/Lesson
2023-02-25 12:30 - 15:00 | Conejo Valley Archers, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA, 93063, United States
This is lots of fun, please join us. Sign up asap to reserve your spot, we are limited to 17 shooters. I will be turning in our final numbers on Saturday Feb 11th so that they can schedule the right number of instructors for us. The deadline to Sign up is Friday Feb 10, 2023. Thanks =)
What: Private Group Archery Lesson
Where: Conejo Valley Archers. Simi Valley, CA in Tapo Canyon Park at: 4651 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93063 https://www.cvarchers.com/directions
When: Saturday, Feb 25th, 12:45-3pm. Shooting time starts at 1, but you must be there and lined up by 12:45 so that they can get us all outfitted with proper equipment and go over the rules with us.
Who: Parents & Kids 8 years old and up (younger kids can watch only, under parental supervision). 8 years old is the bare minimum, but they do prefer the kids to be older. Use parental discretion – it depends on your child’s physical strength and maturity level. They will be holding weapons.
Younger siblings and parents who are not shooting are welcome to attend and watch. You must be able to keep younger kids away from the shooting line. There are benches in the shade and some space for littles to keep occupied. There is a playground very close as well as bathrooms.
I need a minimum of 12, and we can have a maximum of 17 shooters. Parents can shoot if they want. If you want to shoot, your name needs to be on the sign up sheet. If the sign up sheet is full, please add your name to the waitlist.
How Much: $10 per shooter. Please bring cash with you on the day of the field trip or you can arrange to Zelle me ahead of time or mail me a check. Zelle: 805-504-6457 or mail check to Bonnie Adair: 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, 93010
Sign Up Sheet Here

You must review this packet (attached) for all the details. There is a liability waiver and there needs to be one for every participating person. The medical release forms are only for minors who will be attending without their parent/legal guardian. If your minor child is riding with a friend, make sure to send them with these forms signed by you or they will not be allowed to participate. Please read the special needs directive.
Please read the range rules and discuss with your kids/teens.
Please read the parking instructions.
Bring lots of water and snacks if you need them. They will not have water available.

Thanks,
Bonnie Adair
805-504-6457

Teen Game Club
2023-02-13 13:30 - 16:30 | Elliott Home, 2309 Moreno Drive, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Teen Game Club is at the Elliott Home in Camarillo this week. Please email or text Amy Elliott with questions or to rsvp. 502-376-8317 amy649@taelliott.net

What: Teen directed board games. We have tons of board games. You are welcome to bring a favorite game from home to share with the group as well. They usually start out with board games and will migrate towards group role play games at the end of the afternoon. They have a lot of fun. We have snacks, so feel free to bring one to share but it is not needed so don’t stress about bringing something.
Who: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up, recent ACHEV grads.
RSVP: Is needed so that I can make sure we have enough chairs and tables out, or in case we need to change the host home in case of illness, etc.
502-376-8317 amy649@taelliott.net
Drop off is okay for this event. Feel free to go home or run errands, etc. If parents prefer to stay, that is welcome as well, and if you have younger children with you they can stay also. Please let me know if you will be bringing younger children with you so I can plan something for our younger kids to do together while the teens have their game time.
We usually have teen game club every 2nd and 4th Monday in Camarillo.

Ballroom Dance Classes Ages 11+
2023-02-01 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private ballroom dance classes for ACHEV at House of Dance – Lesson for 45 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes. Each series is 4 weeks. Sometimes we will do one dance for two months in a row. There are many fun dances to learn. So far this school year, we have learned Waltz, Foxtrot, and West Coast Swing.
February: We will do 4 weeks of Level II Single Time Swing. If you have not taken single time swing classes with us before, there is a beginner workshop for you to attend on Wednesday January 25th in order for you to be allowed to join the February series. Sign Up For February Classes
March & April: Samba for beginners. This class has not been offered to ACHEV before, so everyone will be a beginner. This is a fun, bouncy Latin dance but can be danced to a lot of pop music as well as Latin. This class will continue for two 4-week sessions. There is no class on Wednesday March 29th since it is a 5th Wednesday, but we are offering an East Coast Swing beginner class instead, so go to the ACHEV calendar if you are interested in joining that. Sign Up for March & April Samba
May: We are planning on offering a 4 week session of Rumba. This will also be a beginner class. Sign up for May Rumba series.
Who: ACHEV members, non-ACHEV siblings, and invited homeschooling friends ages 11 and up, and recent ACHEV grads (see note on sign up sheet). Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
There will be four classes per month. For months with five Wednesdays, we will still only have 4 classes.
Cost: Each 4 week session will be $40 per student. That is only $10 per lesson per student. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check at the beginning of the first class of the month.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Camarillo Park Day
2023-01-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Nancy Bush Park, 1150 Bradford Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Hi Everyone,
Please join us for some time out at the park. We’ll be bringing a picnic lunch, and probably bicycles as well. RSVP is appreciated but not required. It would be nice to know who to look out for, and also to be able to contact you in case we have to change plans due to weather, etc. bonnieadair@verizon.net or text 805-504-6457

Of Winters Past... An English Country Dance Formal
2023-01-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
We are so pleased to be able to offer this dance again! Our last one was January 2020, which was our 11th annual ECD formal. Gary Shapiro, the the dance master who called for us for many years has retired from calling this dance, but thankfully, we have secured someone he has recommended to us.

Would you like to help? Here is a list of volunteer opportunities for you that will help the evening run smoothly. We have kept shifts short so everyone has plenty of time to dance.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RyOVebVLZwz3Ftt7ZpIYbtOxHAIJzfwF5ucvZdWJTmE/edit?usp=sharing

Single Time Swing Beginner Workshop
2023-01-25 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: This is a beginner friendly, one-time workshop to learn the basics of single time swing. This is a really fun, simple, and fast swing dance that you can use a lot at ACHEV dances.
Who: ACHEV members, graduates and invited guests/siblings. Ages 11+ . We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesday January 25th 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $12 per student.
Sign Up Sheet **If you are a guest/non-ACHEV sibling or a graduate, please sign up in the designated area at the bottom of the sign up sheet. We want to make sure that priority goes to current ACHEV members.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Ojai Area Park Day
2023-01-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Soule Park Ojai, 1301 Soule Park Road, Ojai, CA
We’d like to invite all ACHEV kids to play and explore with us at Soule Park on Ojai. Soule Park is a super fun retro park and the location is beautiful. We will meet at the rocket ship play area. There are several parking stalls and a bathroom right there.
Please note there is a $2 parking fee.
Some things you might want to bring:

Picnic lunch, blanket/chairs
Outside toys
Nature journals, magnifying glasses, bug houses, etc
Clothes that can get dirty

I have a 5 year old boy and 6 year old girl, and I would love for them to get to know some other littles in ACHEV
Note: There is an ACHEV girls art/drawing and get together for 6th grade and up same time and place if you have older girls that want to come.
Please let me know if you are coming and with what ages. If you let me know you are coming, I will put together a nature craft for us to do together at the park. rsvp to bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457
We plan on doing this one Monday every month this school year, so please keep your eye on the calendar and plan to join us.

Teen/Tween Girls Get-Together at the Park
2023-01-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Soule Park Ojai, 1301 Soule Park Road, Ojai, CA
What: We would love to invite all ACHEV girls 6th grade and up to meet up at the park for some time together drawing/doing art projects and getting to know each other. If your daughter likes baking, she can bring a home-baked treat and recipe to share with the other girls.
We are meeting at Soule Park in Ojai. Soule Park is a super fun retro park and the location is beautiful. We will meet at the rocket ship play area. There are several parking stalls and a bathroom right there.
Please note there is a $2 parking fee.
What to Bring:

Blanket/chair
Drawing supplies/Art Journal
Any other craft your daughter is working on (friendship bracelets, watercolor, knitting, etc)
(Optional) Home baked treat/snack and recipe
Picnic lunch
$2 parking fee

We plan on having a get together in this area one Monday every month, so keep your eye out on the calendar and plan to join us.
Note: If you have younger kids, I am also adding park day to the calendar at the same time and place for littles. I have a 5 and 6 year old (boy/girl) who will be playing at the park while the older girls visit with each other.

Cha Cha Beginner Workshop
2023-01-18 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: This is a beginner friendly, one-time workshop to learn the basics of cha cha. We would love to see some new students and students who took this class last school year – it has been a very long time since this class was offered. This is a really fun, upbeat dance that you can use a lot at ACHEV dances.
Who: ACHEV members, graduates and invited guests/siblings. Ages 11+ . We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesday January 18th 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $12 per student.
Sign Up Sheet **If you are a guest/non-ACHEV sibling or a graduate, please sign up in the designated area at the bottom of the sign up sheet. We want to make sure that priority goes to current ACHEV members.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Volleyball Clinic & Games
2023-01-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
ACHEV Dad, Kevin Adair hosts this volleyball clinic for ACHEV kids 10 and up. The kids play volleyball games from 2pm-3pm. At 3pm, they sometimes continue playing volleyball for another hour, and sometimes they choose to get a different game going, such as scatterball. We continue playing through the year, and if you log enough hours, you can count this for High School credit.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 10 and up. You don’t have to know how to play, Mr. Adair will teach you.
Drop off is okay for this event.
Please rsvp via email bonnieadair@verizon.net and make sure I have your email address and cell number in case I need to reach you.
Bonnie 805-504-6457
Kevin 805-906-0520
*Please note that there is no volleyball on 1/27/23 and 3/31/23 the dates of our dances.

Park Day - Camarillo
2023-01-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Arneill Ranch Park, 1301 Sweetwater Avenue, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Come meet up with us for a play date at Arneill Ranch Park. This is Camarillo’s newly renovated park. This will actually be our first time there since they have re-done it. We will bring bikes since there is a dirt track that is fun for younger kids to ride on. We hope to see lots of friends there =)
RSVP is appreciated in case we need to change anything due to illness or rain. bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457

Waltz Workshop Level 2/Review
2023-01-11 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
This one time workshop is open to students who have already taken beginner waltz classes at House of Dance.
What: This is a waltz review and level 2 workshop for those who have already taken the beginner class at House of Dance. This is a one-time workshop to help you remember the moves you have already learned and hopefully also learn something new.
Who: ACHEV and invited guests who have already taken beginner waltz at House of Dance. Ages 12+ . We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesday January 11th 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $12 per student.
Sign Up Sheet
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Teen Game Club
2023-01-09 13:30 - 16:30 | Adair Home, 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
What: Teen directed board games. We have tons of board games. You are welcome to bring a favorite game from home to share with the group as well. They usually start out with board games and will migrate towards group role play games at the end of the afternoon. They have a lot of fun. We have snacks, so feel free to bring one to share but it is not needed so don’t stress about bringing something.
Who: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up, recent ACHEV grads.
RSVP: Is needed so that I can make sure we have enough chairs and tables out, or in case we need to change the host home in case of illness, etc. Bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457
Drop off is okay for this event. Feel free to go home or run errands, etc. If parents prefer to stay, that is welcome as well, and if you have younger children with you they can stay also. Please let me know if you will be bringing younger children with you so I can plan something for our younger kids to do together while the teens have their game time.
We usually have teen game club every 2nd and 4th Monday in Camarillo.

Mom's Night Out - Christmas Dinner and Book Exchange
2022-12-09 18:30 - 20:30 | The Vos’ Home, 571 Eva Street, Ventura
December Moms Night Out – Friday, December 9th at 6:30pm
Dinner, books, and wonderful women! Join us for our December Moms Night Out Christmas Dinner and Book Exchange on Friday, Dec. 9th at 6:30pm. Let’s step back from the busyness of the holidays and enjoy a relaxing and encouraging evening.

This event will be held at the home of Ava Vos: 571 Eva St. Ventura.

Please bring a wrapped copy of your favorite or the most impactful book from the year to exchange. This can be a new or used book.

Please RSVP to Ava by Dec. 5th: 805.402.3369 or avaray.vos@gmail.com.

Semi-Formal Christmas Dance at House of Dance
2022-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: We would like to invite you to the annual ACHEV Christmas Dance at House of Dance in Ventura. This is a semi-formal event. There are a few things that will be a little different about this dance and will be described more below, but please pay attention that you must:

RSVP required by using this Sign Up Sheet.
Be on time – please arrive between 6:45-6:55 to check in at the front.
Participate in the dance lesson that begins at 7pm, and most importantly…
Come prepared to dance the night away with new friends, have a good attitude and do your best!

We will start with a salsa lesson from 7-7:30. Then there will be free dancing from 7:30-9:15. There will be a variety of Christmas tunes and will include the following dances: East Coast Swing, Single Time Swing, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Waltz, Night Club Two-Step, and salsa. We will also be doing some group dances.
When: Saturday, December 3rd, from 7pm-9:15pm.
After Party: The Dance ends at 9:15 and then we will head straight over to the Collier Home for fun and food. Please join us. 1379 Avenida de Aprisa, Camarillo, CA 93010. Their home is conveniently off the Central Ave. exit. RSVP and sign up for a pot luck item is appreciated. The after-party ends by 11:45.
Where: House of Dance: 3007 Bunsen Ave Ste E, Ventura, CA https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
Cost: $15 per student and includes a 30 minute professional dance lesson at the beginning from 7:00-7:30, taught by Patricia Monico.
***Payment in advance is not required, but is appreciated. I will be collecting all the money for this dance, and it will all go to House of Dance. To pay in advance, you can use following methods:

Zelle (Preferred) bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457
Paypal at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bonniemaeadair?locale.x=en_US
Mail me a check to: Bonnie Adair 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA 93010
Meet up with me in person and give me cash or check

Refunds: If you decide to pay in advance, I will gladly give you a refund or return your check if you notify me by Noon on the day of the dance if you are unable to come. Please don’t No-Show.
Who: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up, ACHEV parents, and ACHEV graduates are also welcome. Parents are welcome to join in the dancing. *Please do not bring younger siblings to this dance. Babes in arms OK. The dances are much more fun if we have close to the same number of boys and girls. If the list of girls gets too heavy, I may start a waitlist.
Guests: This is a private party. ACHEV members may invite guests. Please clear/sign up your guests by entering their information on the sign up sheet and confirm that they have read the dress code and etiquette. The information is available below and is also included on the sign-up sheet.
Chaperones: Each student under 18 must have a parent chaperone. You may have another parent chaperone in your place. Chaperones are responsible for the behavior and safety of their children for the duration of the event. Please make sure to include chaperone names for your student(s) on the sign up sheet.
What to Bring: Your own water bottles and your own personal snacks to keep at your table if you desire. There will be no community snacks served. We will have water and cups available for refilling your water bottles, or in case someone forgets theirs. Girls, if you are going to wear heels, please bring a pair of more comfortable shoes in case your feet can’t stand it anymore. This might be a good idea for boys, too, if they are wearing a new pair of dress shoes. You will not be allowed to go barefoot or socks only.

Be on time. The dances will go much more smoothly and be more fun if everyone is on time for the dance lesson at 7. Do not sign up for this dance if you cannot be on time.
Please carefully read the dress code and etiquette guidelines below.

Dress Code:
We do not want to have to send anyone home, so please, follow the guidelines. If you are having trouble, reach out and ask questions or ask to borrow something.
Boys:

Collared shirts (button-up or polo), long sleeve or short sleeved.
Slacks, NO jeans. This is a semi-formal dance. Do not wear pants that look like jeans. Slacks have slits for back pockets, not sewn on pockets as jeans do. Slacks are pressed with a crease down the front center.
Closed toe shoes: Absolutely no flip flops, socks or bare feet. It is hard to dance when your shoes are super sticky/grippy on the dance floor. If you don’t have dress/dance shoes, Converse/Keds type shoes work well.

Girls:

Skirts or dresses knee length or longer. (This means touching the top of the knee, regardless of leggings.) If there is a lace overlay, the skirt underneath (solid fabric) needs to touch the knee.
Slits in skirts cannot rise above the top of the knee.
Leggings or shorts are required if the skirt rises past the knees while twirling. It’s a good policy to wear shorts or leggings under your skirts regardless of length.
No low-cut, strapless, backless, or halter tops. Straps need to be at least one inch wide. No exposed cleavage or bra straps. If you aren’t sure, wear a cardigan over your dress.
No pants (other than leggings under your skirt or dress).
Closed toe shoes are recommended. We recommend no slingback shoes. Absolutely no flip flops, socks, or bare feet. It is hard to dance when your shoes are super sticky/grippy on the dance floor. If you don’t have dress/dance shoes, Converse/Keds type shoes work well. If the girls want to wear heels, please bring a second pair of shoes that will be more comfortable in case they need/want to remove their heels.

Please view the visual dress code: ACHEV Dress Code tailored for Christmas Semi-Formal
Basic Dance Etiquette. Please go over this with your dancers:
For Boys:

Ask a variety of girls to dance. They are waiting for you to ask. Don’t drag your feet in getting around to asking someone, and don’t spend the evening standing around. It’s not fair to the girls. The time goes by quickly!
You may be nervous asking a girl to dance. That is ok. She is probably nervous waiting to be asked.
Offer her your hand or your arm and escort her onto the dance floor.
When the dance is over, escort her off the floor and thank her for the dance.

For Girls:

If a boy asks you to dance, graciously accept his offer.
If you stand with your friends in a closed circle, it is hard and nerve wracking for a boy to ask you to dance. Make yourself available by opening up your circle.

For Both:

If you decline an offer to dance, that means you will sit out the entire dance.
Every dance has first time attendees. Make an effort to reach out to them and include them in your conversations.
Not everyone knows how to dance…that is ok. Everyone has to begin sometime.
A Sadie Hawkins dance is when a girl can ask a boy to dance. The boys are to do the asking unless we announce a Sadie Hawkins dance.

Beginner Dance Workshop (one time) for students age 11+
2022-11-26 13:00 - 14:30 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: This one-time dance workshop is just in time for the ACHEV Christmas dance and will get your students ready by teaching them two different dances that we will be doing a lot of on the night of the dance.
They will be learning the basics of East Coast Swing, and Nightclub Two Step. This class is perfect for beginners, and will also be helpful for kids who have taken the classes but would like to review.
Who: ACHEV Students 11+ (we may make some limited exceptions so that we can hold the class).
Guests: Since we invite guests to our dances, it would be a great idea to invite your dance party guests and non-ACHEV siblings to come to this workshop.
Cost: $15 per student due when you arrive or pay ahead at Venmo@Patricia-Monico or Zelle 805-650-2719
Please sign up asap, as we need a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to have this class. We must have an even number of boys and girls. Thanks =)
Sign Up Here

Parent's Dance Workshop
2022-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
ACHEV Parents, this class is just for you!! In this one time workshop, we will learn the basics of one dance. I am thinking either Nightclub Two-Step (a slower dance) or East Coast Swing (little faster but not too fast), but if you sign up, I would really like to know if you have a preference and what you would like to learn. In this class, we will not be rotating partners, so you will only be dancing with your sweetheart =) It might be fun to make this a group date and go out to eat together either before or after the class.
Did you guys know that ACHEV parents are always welcome at our dances and are welcome to dance as well as chaperone? If you take this class, you will have at least one dance style that you can practice out on the floor at our ACHEV dances. =) The next ACHEV dance is 12/3/22 so this class will be just in time to get you ready.
If this class interests you, please sign up as soon as possible. I would like to know within a couple of weeks if we have enough couples to move forward with the class, so that I can give the dance studio enough notice if we need to cancel. Thanks!
Who: ACHEV Parents/Couples only, no singles (must have a partner). Titus 2 / Retired ACHEV couples welcome.
Cost: $ 30 per couple. Pay when you arrive or pay ahead via Venmo@Patricia-Monico or Zelle 805-650-2719
Sign Up Here
Email or Text Bonnie with questions bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457

Colonial Farm Life Field Trip at Riley's Farm
2022-11-18 09:30 - 12:00 | Riley’s Farm, 12261 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA, 92399, United States
Woo hoo! I scheduled a field trip to the amazing Riley’s Farm! If you haven’t heard of Riley’s Farm, it is owned and run by a Christian family who are passionate about history and freedom. If you want to know more about Riley’s Farm you van visit their website https://rileysfarm.com/ .
What: Colonial Farm Life Field Trip: this is an amazing living history program. This autumn field trip represents an exploration of American
colonial life emphasizing the cultural and domestic pursuits of hearth cooking, children’s period games, cider pressing, weaving, etiquette, quill calligraphy and more. Read all the fun details here:
Who: All ACHEV members are welcome. Riley’s Farm is very family and homeschool friendly. This field trip will be fun for all ages, but is aimed at pre-k to 4th grade. It is better suited to younger kids than the Revolutionary War Field Trip we went on last year. This is a fun field trip to bring Grandma and Grandpa along for, especially if they are into history and watching your kids do homeschooley stuff =)
Time: The field trip runs from 10am-12pm. You must arrive at least 15 minutes early, by 9:45am. It is a long drive so give yourself plenty of time to arrive and account for traffic. You will want to have time to visit the restroom before we start and maybe place a pie or lunch order for later. I am going to need some time to check everyone in and make sure everyone has their stickers showing what group they belong to. The drive is admittedly very long (but very much worth it), so please leave early enough to allow time for traffic or other unforeseen delays.
How Much: $17 per person, including adults, paid in advance. If we get 30+ people, the price goes down to $15 per person.
Babies/toddlers 2 years old and younger are free. If they are 3 and over, they need a ticket. This is a significant discount per person for registering as a group of 15+. I need at least 15 people paid by 9/23/22 to make this happen. I have to sign a contract and personally guarantee payment as well as make a deposit, so I have to collect payment in advance from everyone by September 23rd. They will only adjust 10% of the total price for no-shows/cancellations after that date, which depending on our numbers, will mean that I can only afford to refund maybe 2 tickets if there are no-shows or last minute cancellations. You can send a check to Bonnie Adair at 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA 93010, meet up with me in person and give me cash or check, send me $ via Zelle , or Paypal me at https://paypal.me/bonniemaeadair?locale.x=en_US . I prefer cash or check or to use Zelle if possible (I cannot use Venmo, sorry) The cell number for my Zelle account is 805-504-6457. You can also use my email address to Zelle me $, bonnieadair@verizon.net
Where: 12261 S. Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, CA 92399 ***GPS Databases are often wrong for the farm, please use their directions https://rileysfarm.com/index.php/map/
Lunch: You may pack your own lunch and leave it in the car. We will have access to a picnic area. You may want to bring a blanket or chairs in case there aren’t any tables available. You can also buy lunch from the bakery. Their food and pies are really good, by the way, and I highly recommend them =) I always buy an extra whole apple pie and whole chicken pot pie to take home for the next day. Such a treat! Also, they recommend you order ahead of time (you can order online or on-site in the morning when we arrive. Here is the most current menu and should be a close idea of what will be available https://rileysfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cc_menu_2wide_web.jpg
Misc: This field trip is outdoors. Please check the weather ahead of time, wear layers, bring hats and sunscreen, extra water and snacks, and be prepared for a long day.
If you want to be a weekend of it, and spend the night in the Oak Glen area, Riley’s Farm is having a Harvest Feast 18th Century Living History dinner with historical drama, period appropriate live music and dancing. See the details for that here. Tickets for the dinner need to be purchased in advance online before they sell out. That’s what we are planning to do to make the most of our trip out there. I am also going to look up some other interesting things to do or see nearby. We’d love to have some friends join us for the dinner.
Field Trip Sign Up Here
Please email me if you have any questions, or need help signing up.

Thanks,
Bonnie Adair
805-504-6457

Mom's Night Out - Moving to Friday!
2022-11-16 18:45 - 20:45 | The Sage’s home, 5297 Gonzaga Street, Ventura, CA, 93003
This lovely evening is being merged into Knitting, Crochet and More… on Friday evening. Come for fellowship, tea and refreshment, as envisioned below, and, if you wish, bring a portable hand-craft. We will be meeting at Susan’s at 178 Furman Avenue, 7-8:45pm. See details in the Friday evening event on the calendar. Hope to see you all there!

November Moms Night Out – Wednesday, November 16th at 6:45pm (CHANGED TO FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18, 7-8:45PM, AT 178 FURMAN AVENUE, VENTURA)
The November Moms Night Out is really a Moms Night In! Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 16th from 6:45pm – 8:45pm at the home of Amber Sage for a relaxing evening sipping tea, enjoying refreshments, and sharing favorite holiday recipes. This will be a fun way to kick off the holiday season together.
Address: 5297 Gonzaga St. Ventura.
Please RSVP to Amber at: 805.766.9445.

Also, please bring your favorite holiday recipes to share. We look forward to seeing you there!

Homeschool Conference!
2022-11-05 08:30 - 14:30 | Good Shepherd Church, 380 Arneill Road, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Register today! Deadline to reserve catered lunch is November 3rd.
Help us reach as many families as possible! Please share with your church, friends, and neighbors.

downloadable flyer: ITN 5Nov2022 ACHEV

Ventura/Ojai Area Park Day
2022-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Foster Park, 438 Casitas Vista Road, Ventura, CA, 93001
We’d like to invite all ACHEV kids to play and explore with us at Foster Park in Ventura. Foster Park has the Ventura River flowing through it.
Some things you might want to bring:

Picnic lunch, blanket/chairs
Play equipment (there is no playground at this park)
Nature journals, magnifying glasses, bug houses, etc
Clothes that can get dirty and wet

I have a 5 year old boy and 6 year old girl, and I would love for them to get to know some other littles in ACHEV
Note: There is an ACHEV girls art/drawing and get together for 6th grade and up same time and place if you have older girls that want to come.
Please let me know if you are coming and with what ages. If you let me know you are coming, I will put together a nature craft for us to do together at the park. rsvp to bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457
We plan on doing this one Monday every month this school year, so please keep your eye on the calendar and plan to join us.
