ACHEV

Camarillo Park Day
2023-01-31 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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, 2022-09-12 10:30 - 12:30 | 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.

Teen/Tween Girls Get-Together at the Park
2022-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Foster Park, 438 Casitas Vista Road, Ventura, CA, 93001
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.
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.

Mom's Night Out
2022-10-14 18:30 - 20:30 | The Fisherman’s Wife, 1610 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks
Join us for our first Moms Night Out of the school year at The Fisherman’s Wife (https://fisherm
answife.com/ ) restaurant on Friday, October 14th at 6:30pm. Enjoy a fun night of delicious food, good conversation, and relaxation with friends, new and old. Also, this is a great opportunity to support an ACHEV family, the Williams, the owners and fisherman behind the restaurant. The Fisherman’s Wife is located at 1610 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks. Hope to enjoy time with many of you on the 14th!

Please RSVP to Jen Lehr at: rdhotmm@yahoo.com. While RSVP is not essential, if there are no RSVPs at all, we may have to cancel. Thank you. Also, feel free to reach out with any questions.

Pumpkin Patch at Limoneira Ranch - Field Trip
2022-10-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Pumpkin Patch at Limoneira Ranch, 12471 Foothill Rd, Santa Paula, CA, 93060, United States
What: Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch at Limoneira Ranch sponsored by the Rotary Club of Santa Paula.
History abounds at Limoneira Ranch, a farming operation established in 1893 with barns, outbuildings and farm equipment for everyone to enjoy. Spend an extraordinary day in the country experience the joy and laughter which naturally occurs during a visit to the Pumpkin Patch.

Learn how a pumpkin grows
Story time in the shade
Pick your very own sugar pumpkin to take home
Play on the Hay Pyramid
Go on a Hayride
Visit the FFA Petting Zoo (last time we went on this field trip, there were goats, sheep, cows, ducks, and chicks to pet!)
Bring a picnic lunch or snack to eat in the picnic area, but it closes by noon, so you would need to be done before that time.
Play in the Hay Maze

Who: ACHEV members, all ages
When: Tour starts at 9:30, please arrive no later than 9:15 so that I can collect, count cash, and pay before the tour starts. We need to pay with one payment and all go in together. If you are bringing a picnic lunch, we will also be getting those out ahead of time and putting them on a picnic bench where we may eat later.
How Much: $8 per person, students & adults. Please bring cash. Children 2 and under are free, but will not receive a pumpkin. Students will get to choose a sugar pie pumpkin included in the field trip fee. Adults, even though required to pay, will not receive a pumpkin included in the fee. Remember that these fees help to support the non-profit organization Santa Paula Rotary Club.
If you would prefer, you can send me payment via Zelle using my email address: bonnieadair@verizon.net
A variety of pumpkins and gourds will be available for purchase after the field trip. You can pay for those with cash or card. You need to be done shopping for pumpkins by noon when they close.
What to Bring:

Water: There is no drinking water on site, so make sure to bring enough with you
Lunch or snack if you wish to eat after the tour
Hats, sunscreen

Other Information: The regular weekend vendors are not there on field trip days, so you must bring your own food and water.
Dogs are not allowed
Directions: 12471 Foothill Road across from Olivelands School, there will be signs. You can either take Wells Rd to Foothill, or take the 126 and exit Briggs.
Sign Up Sheet : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V6bIae1mIAMU0S0ZhSYadON92SzZ0sIxUCs9GuZ3MRs/edit?usp=sharing

Laser Tag!
2022-10-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Lazertag Axtreme, 591 Country Club Drive, Simi Valley, 93065
For more photos and to learn more about Lazertag Axtreme, Simi Valley, visit https://lazertagaxtreme.com/.
WHO: ACHEV teens (and warrior siblings as young as eight, and adventurous parents, perhaps?)
WHEN: First Thursday of the month at 3:00pm, starting October 6. There may be some adjustments for holidays, so please RSVP for each time so it’s easy to reach you with changes.
CONTACT: Email Janelle Sharp at 4eversharp@gmail.com or text/call her at 805-367-6753 to let her know you’re coming so she can keep an eye out for you and let you know should there be any last minute changes.
Lazertag Axtreme in Simi Valley has free laser tag on Thursdays for members. Membership is $50 per year per person. If we have ten participants on October 6, we can purchase our memberships together and receive a discount!

Ballroom Dance Classes Ages 12+
2022-10-05 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. There are many fun dances to learn. We are learning Waltz in August, Foxtrot in September, and then Oct-Dec we will be learning West Coast Swing. In the new year, we can do some Latin dances such as Tango, Rumba, and Samba. We are open to changing up the dances depending on what the kids want to learn.
Who: ACHEV and invited homeschooling friends ages 12 and up, and recent ACHEV grads (see note on sign up sheet). Please clear invited friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. 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.
Sign up sheet HERE
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.

Back to School Dance
2022-09-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Let’s celebrate Back to School with dancing!
The ACHEV Back to School Dance is ballroom and swing dancing for 6th grade and older. It will be held at the beautiful Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura, which has a generous stage and dance floor, and beautiful view from the patio area.
There are many important details so you will be prepared to have the very best time! Please read carefully, and don’t hesitate to ask questions. The organizers are happy to answer your questions.
ACHEV has guidelines for events. They are included in full on the “keep this” page of your membership agreement. Here are the points that are relevant to dances:

Be punctual as a courtesy to other members and our hosts.
Parents are responsible for their children’s behavior and safety for the duration of the gathering. This responsibility may be delegated to another parent if necessary. No drop offs.
Attire should be modest and appropriate for the occasion.
Be respectful of both private and public property.
Please clean up after yourself at all events.
Thank the individuals who made the event possible.
ACHEV activities are for members only, unless otherwise stated.

Parent chaperones are required for this dance. If you are unable to attend, you may find another parent ahead of time to chaperone in your place. Thank you.
No Younger Siblings. This event is for 6th grade and up only. Younger siblings are not permitted at this event. Babes in arms/nursing babies are okay.
Thank you for bringing a finger food to share. It will help us tremendously if you bring them on a serving plate or bowl (disposable if you prefer) to make it presentable and easy for those volunteering to manage the refreshment tables. ACHEV does not have an inventory of serving plates. Thank you.
You may invite friends you believe would enjoy this dance. Guests must be cleared in advance with the organizers. Please share all the information with your guests so they are prepared. Thank you.
ACHEV has a dress code for dances. This is the dress code for the Back to School Dance. It is enforced upon entrance. Please do your best to come prepared, and be sure to share this with your invited guests. A good rule of thumb is if you are unsure, change into something that clearly meets dress code. Thank you for helping us uphold the dress code.

Thank you for sharing dance etiquette with your children and invited guests.
For Boys:

Ask a variety of girls to dance. They are waiting for you to ask, Smile, offer your hand, and ask if she would like to dance.
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:

Every dance has first time attendees. Make an effort to reach out to them and include them in your conversations and help them learn a few of the steps.
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.

Volunteers are needed to make the evening run smoothly. We need you. There are many ways to help.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pBf954xeGrOzkcYKClHs6X173mzR183q8g5AZV_4lkI/edit?usp=sharing

If you have never been to an ACHEV dance, and have never taken dance lessons with us, here are some video links that you can check out to help you learn the basic steps to most of the music we will be playing. You do not have to learn these steps, but if you feel like this would be helpful to you, give it a try. We will also be doing a few group & line dances that will hopefully get everyone dancing.

East Coast Swing: The first two videos show the basic step and the basic turn/side pass. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNYLxnVOJak&list=PLLALQuK1NDrjk85UjKkAOCA-VDy_zI5vt&index=8, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm3wJSDlzW4&list=PLLALQuK1NDrjk85UjKkAOCA-VDy_zI5vt&index=23, This is an especially good video that shows some “don’ts” as well as some important tips for leaders (boys). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF54hIuRmpk

Single Time Swing: This type of swing is danced to the faster music. Here’s a 10 min video that shows the basic step , timing, and a couple different turns. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Md_wwCKIY&list=PLFd7u4YGuG-iTXx7jjk423nW21JXH8ndQ

Cha Cha: Here is the basic step and timing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pMjX6VKRwk Here is the cross body lead that some of the kids learned in our dance classes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EubkwC6xj10 and here is a basic turn for the ladies but the boys need to watch this also so they know how to lead the ladies into it and what they need to do while she makes her turn =) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55xMEAwvXI4

Waltz: Basic box step https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKTN6c_MEQ and the underarm turn (very different than a swing turn so please watch only 2.5 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjFR9E5CHaM

Nightclub 2 Step: This is a slower dance that is easy to learn. This is a great video that shows the basic step and how to dance with a partner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jMc1JGXQP8

Private Archery Field Trip/Lesson
2022-09-24 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. I know it’s short notice, but I need to know how many people we will have joining us by this Saturday at noon. I will be turning in our final numbers on Saturday the 17th so that they can schedule the right number of instructors for us. 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, Sept 24th, 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. These are considered weapons.
I need a minimum of 12, and we can have a maximum of 18 shooters. Parents can shoot if they want. If you want to shoot, your name needs to be on the sign up sheet.
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.
Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vWkr6TPD5UolUVUzBm0nh-Rg70Jw-ir6Jv73vsAZuRw/edit#gid=0

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.

Very Important: Read the Info Packet Here: Private Group Packet 2021-22

Thanks,
Bonnie Adair
805-504-6457

Knitting, Crochet and More!
2022-09-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Sadly, we need to cancel our December 16 meeting due to illness. Be well, Everyone, and have a lovely Christmas. See you in January, Lord willing. ~Susan
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Our November 18 meeting is also a Mom’s Night Out! The Mom’s Night Out – Tea and Refreshments, originally planned for earlier this week is joining us! There will be refreshments, tea, fellowship, fun, and hand-crafting (for those who wish – no pressure!), and please bring a favorite recipe to share (no, you don’t have to prepare the dish, unless you wish. You can just show up with a recipe printed to share, or a link, or however you wish. Please RSVP to Susan Pineda at must_sew@yahoo.com or 805-407-6851.
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ACHEV moms – It can be hard to find time to relax and enjoy the craft you love, or wish to learn. You are welcome to come over to my place one evening a month to do just that. Bring whatever portable craft you wish, or let me know and I’ll teach you knitting or crochet, or some other craft. We will meet 3rd Friday evenings, with some exceptions, so please consult the ACHEV calendar, 7-9pm, at our home, which is located at 178 Furman Avenue in Ventura.

Let’s encourage and support each other, and make beautiful things! Please RSVP to me (Susan Pineda) at must_sew@yahoo.com or 805-407-6851.
I can’t wait to see you! ~ Susan

Painted Pony Farm Apple Picking Tour
2022-09-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Painted Pony Farm, 15315 Santa Paula Ojai Road, Santa Paula, CA, 93060, United States
What: Join us for a fun field trip to Painted Pony Farm in Santa Paula! You will learn about the farm, get to hold baby animals, pet and feed animals, and we expect to pick apples. Painted Pony Website
Who: All ACHEV members are welcome on this field trip.
Cost: $5 for every person age 2 and over. Cash Only. No charge for babies under 2, but they will also not be able to pick apples. If you would like them to be able to pick apples, please pay the $5 field trip fee for them. Adults also get to pick apples as it is included in the $5 fee.
When: Monday September 19th, field trip starts at 10:00, but please arrive by 9:45 to allow time for us to collect cash and give everyone a sticker showing that they have paid.
Sign Up Here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bUMGmDfgEJO9QEyO1u6RnV9A4CdlELkUpiKb763Uv6k/edit?usp=sharing

Moms Book Read & Discussion Night
2022-09-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Buck Family Home, 1280 Goodenough Road, Fillmore, CA
I have not had much time so slow down and free read lately. Maybe this is you too? However, a book was just recommended to me recently, Before We Were Yours, by Lisa Wingate. I was intrigued how my friend was moved by this book and the clincher for me to read at this time in my life of busyness, is that it was an easy read. Not necessarily the topic, but the writing style. The book is based on a true story.
From the authors website,
“Based on one of America’s most notorious real-life scandals—in which Georgia Tann, director of a Memphis-based adoption organization, kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country.”
Here is a link to the author’s website that will give you some more details.
https://lisawingate.com/books/before-we-were-yours/
The book is readily available at libraries, Thrift Book, Amazon, etc.. I ordered my book from the Ventura County Public Library and at the time it looked as though there were many copies.
Read the book over the summer and plan for a meetup/book discussion with Alfresco Dining, potluck style, on the deck.
We will meet up on September 16, at my residence at 6:00pm. Please let me know if you would like to join us for a wonderful evening of fellowship and food. Contact me by email, canbucks@yahoo.com or phone, 805-796-3092 and I will start an email group with more information, for those, who are interested.
I look forward to seeing old and new faces.
Christina Buck

Volleyball Clinic & Games
2022-09-16 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
