ACHEV

Ballroom Dance Ages 9-11
2022-08-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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, practice for 15 minutes ( 15 minutes to practice with music and review, as well as practice dance floor etiquette) Each series is 4 weeks. There are so many fun dances to learn, and I hope you will start with us in August with East Coast Swing!
Who: ACHEV members and invited homeschooling friends ages 9-11. 12 year-olds could possibly join this class, depending, so if you have a 12 year old that you would like to be in this class, please contact me about it via email or text bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457. 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.
There will be four classes per month. So if there are 5 Tuesdays, we will still only have 4 meetings. Check the calendar.
Cost: Each 4 week session will be $40 per student. That is only 10 per lesson per student.
These classes are not drop off. Parents must supervise their children during class. If you are unable to supervise your child, you may ask another parent to supervise in your stead.
Sign up 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.

Irish Dance Camp
2022-07-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Collier Residence, 1379 Avenida de Aprisa, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Learn Irish dance with the talented Miss Hailey Collier, an accomplished award winning Irish Dancer and ACHEV student.
Who: ACHEV members, all ages. No experience needed. This will be a fun class for all.
When: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri July 25-29th from 1pm-2:30pm
Cost: $20 per student for all 5 days.
RSVP: Text Nancy 805-843-0703 to rsvp by July 20th.
We need a minimum of 5 students in order to have this class. The maximum number of students in the class will be 10. Parking is on the street.
IrishDanceFlyer

Beach Day - Carpinteria
2022-07-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Carpinteria City Beach, Sea Lion Statue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Join us for beach time at Carpinteria City Beach at the end of Linden Ave (near the intersection of Linden and Sandyland). It’s best to look for free street parking, but there is paid parking in the campground where the bathrooms are.
How to Find Us: If you park on Linden Ave, walk to the end of the street (the street ends in a parking lot and there is a lifeguard tower right there and a hotel). Walk straight out and to the left – we will plan to park our stuff in front of the volleyball courts, but close to the water. I will be there with my blue beach tent up, a big blue beach blanket and my kids will have their body boards. I have long blonde hair and I have two little blonde kids age 5 & 6 ( a boy and a girl) who had better be wearing their black bucket hats =) and then I have two teenagers (boy 18 and girl 15) who will probably be in the water. We are bringing a picnic lunch, but there is a neat little burger stand within walking distance from the beach called “The Spot”. We will bring a volleyball for the big kids that want to play.
It would be nice to know you are coming so we can look out for you. Let me know if you are coming so we can try to be sure you find us! You can rsvp by emailing bonnieadair@verizon.net or text me at 805-504-6457

Beach Day - Marina Park Ventura
2022-07-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Marina Park Beach, 2950 Pierpont Blvd, Ventura, CA
What: ACHEV Beach Day, tots to teens! The little kids like to play in the sand, and play at the water’s edge, the older kids boogie board, body surf and play sports on the sand. We have a great time, so please join us for fun, fellowship, and checking P.E. off your list =)
Where: Marina Park Beach. If you’re facing the beach, we’ll meet to the right of the lifeguard tower on the other side of the jetty. Look for my blue beach tent.

Beach Day- Summer's Beach Ventura
2022-07-07 10:00 - 13:00
What: ACHEV Beach Day, tots to teens! The little kids like to play in the sand, and play at the water’s edge, the older kids boogie board, body surf and play sports on the sand. We have a great time, so please join us for fun, fellowship, and checking P.E. off your list =)
Where: Beach North of Emma Wood and just south of Solimar and South of Mondos. It’s called Summer’s Beach – park for free along the highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy. https://maps.apple.com/place?ll=34.306528,-119.351567&q=Marked%20Location&_ext=EiQpJzQpTzwnQUAxBaWsEYDWXcA5JzQpTzwnQUBBBaWsEYDWXcA%3D&t=h That is the marked location where we will meet. There is a handicap ramp to take you down to the beach and a porta potty street side. There should be a good deal of parking.
Time: 10am-1pm today since the tide will be coming up kind of high in the later afternoon. Low tide is at 10am.
Directions: The address at the marked location is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy.
Tide Forecast: https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Solimar-Reef/tides/latest
Let me know if you plan to come so we can look out for you. Can’t wait to see you there! Email bonnieadair@verizon.net or text me, but if I’m already at the beach, I might not hear my phone. =)

Ballroom Dance Class
2022-07-06 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, practice for 15 minutes. The kids will have 15 minutes for the kids to practice to music and to review the dances they have learned in the past. Each series is 4 weeks. We have already learned Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Nightclub Two Step and Salsa.
In July, we will be learning single time swing!
Who: ACHEV and invited homeschooling friends ages 10 and up. 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.
**if there is a waitlist for girls, motivated and mature boys as young as nine may be considered at the discretion of their parents and the organizer
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 not meet the 5th Wednesday.
Cost: Each 4 week session will be $40 per student. That is only 10 per lesson per student.
Sign up sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vsa0MnIs7W0ELCIU9ORdC06CLQfvdBQGposMHw50zhs/edit#gid=1914934359
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.

Mom's Night Out - folded fabric flowers
2022-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
ACHEV moms, you are invited for fellowship, refreshments and some really pretty fabric flower crafts. These can be made in various sizes for pins, ornaments, embellishments, and gifts.
We will have light refreshments and time to get to know each other better. A special evening for moms to be creative together, or just hang out and enjoy the time together, is a royal treat! I really look forward to seeing you.
Please RSVP to me (Susan) at 805-407-6851 or must_sew@yahoo.com by 6/23 so I have time Friday to assemble supplies and arrange good seating. Thank you!
I have many lovely fabric scraps and hand sewing supplies to share, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
Here are just a couple of ideas, but there are many more, including folded butterflies and ribbon flowers – oh the possibilities!

Ballroom Dance Class
2022-06-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-04 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, practice for 15 minutes. The kids will have 15 minutes for the kids to practice to music and to review the dances they have learned in the past. Each series is 4 weeks. We have already learned Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Foxtrot and Nightclub Two Step.
In May, we will be learning beginner salsa!
Who: ACHEV and invited homeschooling friends ages 10 and up. 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.
**if there is a waitlist for girls, motivated and mature boys as young as nine may be considered at the discretion of their parents and the organizer
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 not meet the 5th Wednesday.
Cost: Each 4 week session will be $40 per student. That is only 10 per lesson per student.
Sign up sheet: Each series will have its own sign up sheet. You need to sign up for each individual series each month. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vsa0MnIs7W0ELCIU9ORdC06CLQfvdBQGposMHw50zhs/edit#gid=0
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.

Prayer Meeting
2022-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Come join us for fellowship and prayer. We will gather at the Pineda’s home for a confidential, open time of sharing, then take our praise and prayer requests to God together. God has given us this powerful way to connect deeply with Him and each other through prayer. If you cannot join us, please feel free to send your prayer requests ahead of time to me (Susan: 805-407-6851) or even during the meeting. Between prayers, I will check for messages from you and we will pray for you!
Our home is located at 178 Furman Avenue in Ventura. Just walk right in through the unlocked front door.
Please let me know if you are coming so I can have a chair out for you. If you forget, that’s OK, too! It’s as simple as pulling out a chair when you arrive. Text me (Susan) at 805-407-6851.
Some people are happy to pray aloud in a group. Others may not feel comfortable. I assure you, whatever your comfort level, you are welcome and encouraged to come join us.
Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
Philippians 4:6,7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.”
1 John 5:14 “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”

Used Curriculum and Clothing Exchange/Sale
2022-06-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Camino Real Park, Dean Drive and Varsity Drive, Ventura, CA, 93003
ACHEV families, bring your used curricula, books and other home school items and any used clothing that you would like to sell or give away to other home schooling families. You are welcome bring anything you wish to donate to the ACHEV Curriculum Library, and you are welcome to leave anything you do not wish to take back home with you. We will have a table designated for donation.

This is a lovely event for fellowship for all ages. It’s a chance to look at curriculum, too! When my kids were young, they really loved bringing some of their own money to buy a few things they wanted, and, of course, to play all morning with their friends. Good times!

Camino Real Park is large and beautiful with lots of play areas, tennis courts, basketball court, baseball diamonds, and multiple play structures. Perhaps some of the older kids and parents would like to get some games going! Something I really appreciate about Camino Real Park is the easy parking for loading/unloading. You can back into a parking spot and you are right where you need to be – not much lugging around.
~ Susan Pineda

What: ACHEV Annual Used Curriculum + Clothing Sale
When: Tuesday, June 14 from 10 AM – 1 PM
Where: Camino Real Park, off Dean Drive in Ventura
Let’s set meet up by the play structure and grassy area just past the tennis courts. There is parking adjacent to the grassy area and all along the tennis court area.

This is an exchange/sale within our group only, as the city does not allows sales to the public at city parks. This event is open to current and former ACHEV members only. Thank you for understanding.

Suggestions for what to bring:
– Layers, as it can be breezy at this side of town
– Hats, sunscreen
– rollerblades, bikes, scooters, balls, frisbees, etc.
– picnic lunch
– bags for your loot
– cash/small bills and coins for making change

Volleyball Clinic & Field Games
2022-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
We meet at Pitts Ranch Park!!
Kevin Adair has been running this volleyball clinic for ACHEV kids 10 and up for a few years now. The kids play volleyball games from 2pm-3pm. At 3pm, we will leave one volleyball net up, and Kevin/Mr. Adair will do drills and work on technique with any of the kids who want to work on their game, just stay over at the net if you want to work on your game. For the kids who don’t want to work on technique, and for younger kids who want to play, they will be playing other field games from 3pm – 4 or 4:30. Sometimes they are having so much fun that we are there until 5, but you can drag your kids away whenever you need to. They play games like scatterball & spike, and chaos tag, or more volleyball games. They have a lot of fun.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 10 and up
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

BEGA Factory Tour Field Trip
2022-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 | BEGA North America, 1010 Bega Way, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
What: BEGA North America invites ACHEV high school students to tour our campus. BEGA is a specialist in all questions of lighting and illumination technology. On the BEGA campus in Carpinteria, the finest architectural lighting solutions are designed, engineered, manufactured, tested, sold, and shipped. Touring BEGA North America includes walking through a working warehouse and factory. Be aware that there may be loud noises and strong smells.
Who: This field trip is limited to 15 people total. Maximum of one parent per student, please. A minimum of three parents must chaperone. High School students only. You may drop off your high schooler, or have them ride/carpool with another family.
When: BEGA will host the tour on 5/17/2022 from 10 am to 11:30 am. Parking is extremely limited, so please carpool as much as possible. Please plan to arrive a little early so that we can be sure to start on time.
Cost: Free
****Important Dress Code:

Long pants, no shorts, skirts, or dresses.
Clothes toed and closed ankle shoes (no crocks or strap sandals)
Tops must have sleeves, short sleeves are ok but no muscle shirts, tank tops, or spaghetti straps, etc.

Note: Younger siblings will not be permitted on this field trip. You will need to arrange childcare for them, or drop off your high schooler for the field trip. Carpinteria Bluffs is nearby if you would like to go for an easy hike and nice views, or the Linden Ave interpretive play area is really fun for younger kids.
Our guide will be Ivan Gregory, ACHEV Dad, and BEGA Environmental Health & Safety Manager
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Reel Guppy Two Part Fishing Experience Field Trip
2022-05-12 11:00 - 12:30
Join us for a two-part fishing experience led by Kevin Brannon of Reel Anglers Fishing Show and Reel Guppy Outdoors. One day we will learn the ins and outs of fishing at the resource center. The following week, we will actually be able to fish off Hueneme Pier. All fishing supplies will be provided by Kevin. Cost is $15 per student. Parents can fish for an additional $5 or attend for free. All ages welcome. Younger students may fish with parent involvement. Only students that fish will need to pay. This is not a drop off field trip. Parents please stay and enjoy the fishing experience with your kids. There is a 10 student minimum and a 20 student maximum.
Part 1 – Thursday, May 12th at 11am:
We will meet at the Reel Guppy Resource Center at the Channel Islands Harbor. Kevin will teach the students about the anatomy of fishing, species identification, lures, and more, so students will be ready for the actual fishing experience. We will finish around 12-12:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early (10:45am) so I can collect payment. Cash or check. Checks should be made out to Reel Anglers Fishing Show. You must attend this day in order to fish the following week.
Reel Guppy Resource Center
2741 S. Victoria Ave Suite D
Oxnard, CA 93041
Part 2 – Thursday, May 19th, 8:30 am-11:30am:
This time we will meet at Hueneme Pier to fish. You will need to pay for parking so please bring cash. Parking permits may be purchased at vending machines located in the lot. $2 per hour or $8 for an all-day permit. Please bring jackets, hats, chairs, and snacks/lunch. There are public restrooms next to the pier.
Port Hueneme Pier
550 E Surfside Dr
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Sign up sheet is here

Fine Arts Festival 2022
2022-05-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Community Bible Church, 5040 Telegraph Road, Ventua, CA, 930003, United States
ACHEV Fine Arts Festival 2022 – Tuesday, May 10 @ Community Bible Church Ventura
The ACHEV Fine Arts Festival is back! This year it will be held at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 10 at Community Bible Church, 5040 Telegraph Road, Ventura. The Arts Festival is a wonderful time for our students to share their God-given talents. This is a non-judged activity, designed to appreciate the talents of the homeschool community. Due to time constraints, we may need to limit the number of activities per person (i.e., 2 solo events) depending on how many entries we receive!
We’ve had an amazing response in the past with such creative entries as comedic skits, dance, bands, mime, poetry reading, excerpts from plays, films, instrumental solos (piano, guitar, harp, violin…), vocal solos, photography, drawings, sewing, knitting, models and more. This is also a great opportunity to recognize and encourage the hard work that goes into developing these life-enriching skills.
We ask that all performing and fine art be appropriate for families with young children and glorifying to God. When our families come together as a group, we hope to create an atmosphere that allows for consideration and grace.
Values we trust every ACHEV family to embrace are:

Artist/performer – Personal opinions and freedoms can and should at times be humbly set aside temporarily for the sake of the community. A good rule of thumb is if you have any concern it might offend, chose something safer to perform/create/wear. Remember all ages may be present, and ask yourself, “Will it honor God?”, and “Will it bless those who hear and see?”
Audience – There is a time and place to graciously make allowances for the differing opinions about what is appropriate to perform/create/wear. Since this event serves our entire membership, we can expect our diverse community to be just that: diverse. That is part of the beauty of community. We offer benefit of the doubt that each participant sincerely desires to honor God and bless those who hear and see.

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Parents are welcome to perform and/or display fine art as well! We would really like to see 2 or 3 parents show off one of their talents as an encouragement for the students.
Please fill out your submission forms no later than Friday, April 29. We will not be accepting submissions after the deadline. You must submit a separate form for each piece of artwork and each performance.
To make this event happen, we need all parents to volunteer. We are asking every family to bring a plate of cookies/finger-snacks to share AND to volunteer for one of the jobs listed in the Google Form linked below. We will contact you before the festival to let you know what your job will be. Thank you for all of your help!
Click on the forms below to sign up!
Volunteer Form (required for all families)
Visual Arts Entry Form
Performing Arts Entry Form
Please drop off your fine art no later than Friday, April 29.
Camarillo Art Drop Off:
Lorena Saruwatari
4634 Refugio Court, Camarillo, CA 93012
ldcs68@protonmail.com

Ventura Art Drop Off:
Patty Silver
7427 Marmota Ct
Ventura, CA 93003
patricia.silver@icloud.com

Mom's Night Out, Bonkers & Dessert!
2022-05-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Vos Home, 571 Eva Street, Ventura, CA, United States
Join us for a Mom’s Night Out with Bonkers and Dessert on Friday, May 6th at 7:15pm. 571 Eva St., Ventura. Hosted by Ava Vos.
Bonkers…what’s that? Nope, it isn’t Bunco, it’s Bonkers! It is a simple, fast-paced game involving dice and cards. It’s SO easy to learn and will quickly become a favorite. We’ll go over the instructions before we begin and you’ll be playing like a champ in no time. The nature and structure of the game makes it fun and comfortable to meet new friends while we snack and play.
Dessert is provided.
Contact Ava if you have any questions: avaray.vos@gmail.com, 805-402-3369
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Golden Oldies Sock Hop Dance
2022-04-30 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 ACHEV’s annual Sock Hop. Oldies music will be featured, and period dress is encouraged! Read on for dress code and clothing ideas. Please read this entire notice and pay attention that you must:

Sign up and pay in advance for this dance
Be on time
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 dance lesson (TBD) from 7-7:30. Then there will be free dancing from 7:30-9:00. There will be a variety of oldies tunes, and some 50’s era group dances and activities.
When: Saturday, April 30th, from 7pm-9pm.
Where: House of Dance: 3007 Bunsen Ave Ste E, Ventura, CA https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
Cost: $15 per student (paid in advance) and includes a 30 minute dance lesson at the beginning from 7:00-7:30, taught by Patricia Monico.
After-Party: For dance attendees and parents, immediately following the dance from 9:30pm-11:45pm at the Collier Residence 1379 Avenida de Aprisa, Camarillo, 93010. Bring a potluck item if you can. RSVP on the sign up sheet. The after party sign-up is the tab on the right.
Who: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up, ACHEV parents, and ACHEV graduates/alumni are also welcome. Parents are welcome to join in the dancing. *Please do not bring younger siblings to this dance. Babes in arms OK. We need to be close to having an even number of boys and girls, so if we become too heavy on one side, I will have to start a waitlist.
Guests: This is a private party for ACHEV only. Guests outside of ACHEV may be invited and may be approved on a case-by-case basis through Bonnie Adair. Please do not forward this to anyone or invite guests without clearing them through Bonnie Adair first.
Chaperones: Each student 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.
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 (food will be served at the after-party). We will have water and cups available for refilling your water bottles or bottled water, 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.
How to Sign up and Pay: Due to limited space, please reserve your spot as soon as possible. You can sign up for this dance and the after-party on this Google Sheet
If you need to cancel due to illness and give me at least 24 hours notice, I will send you a refund. If you need to cancel for a reason besides illness or emergency, I would appreciate more notice. Thanks =)
I will be collecting all the money for this dance, and it will all go to House of Dance. Please send me payment using one of the following methods:

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
Send money via Zelle – if you prefer this method, I will need the email or phone number you use for Zelle, and I will send you a request for $.

Other Rules, but really important/Misc:

Don’t come if you are sick. If you have to cancel because of illness, it will be really sad but we appreciate your concern for others. We hope to have many more dances.
RSVP is required.
We need to have close to an even amount of boys and girls. Sign up soon. If the list is too heavy on one side, I will have to waitlist kids.
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.
Masks are not required.
Please click here Sock Hop Dance Visual Dress Code or here ACHEV Dress Code for Sock Hop to review the dress code for this dance.
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.
Please limit the amount of dancing you do with your girl-friends and only do it if there are no boys available to dance with.

For Both:

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.
It is okay to sit out for a dance, but remember, we are here to dance. This is a special occasion, and there will be time for goofing around, chatting and socializing another time. Please come to the after party for some food and social time!

Submission Deadline Fine Arts Festival
2022-04-29
The deadline to submit forms for the annual Fine Arts Festival is today. Please submit the information needed for your visual art and performing art pieces. Link below to information on calendar.
http://achev.ipage.com/event/fine-arts-festival-2022/

Blueberry Picking Field Trip
2022-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | One Acre Farm, 9015 Rosita Road, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
We did this field trip on March 30th, and we are doing it again for those who missed out, and those who want to pick again at a discount! Their season is nearly over and the bushes are loaded with ripe berries. There most likely will not be any ripe strawberries available.

Field Trip at One Acre Farm! One Acre Farm grows delicious organic blueberries and strawberries.

Learn first hand about…
Growing Fruit
Planting
Selling
Small Business Farming…We love teaching our future generations and would love to pass our knowledge and encouragement on to them.

It is best to use the buckets they provide to pick your berries into, but you can bring your own containers for taking the berries home, or they will provide plastic clamshell containers and boxes for free if you do not have your own take home containers.

Cost: $2 per 6 oz blueberries
Pay with cash or card

Who: All ages

One Acre Farm is located on Gerry Ranch. Follow the signs to the U-Pick parking.
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Horse Experience Field Trip #2
2022-04-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Oso Ranch, 1290 Meyer Rd, Ojai, 93023, United States
We have added a second date for this incredible field trip opportunity!!!
What: Horseback Riding Field Trip at Oso Ranch in Ojai. Come experience horses close-up! Each participant will learn about grooming, saddling, and basic riding skills, take a 1-hour horseback ride into the Ojai Land Conservancy’s Ventura River Preserve, and have a tour of the ranch. Participants must be at least 6 years old, but younger students with their parents may take a pony ride around the ranch (ages 3-5) or just enjoy the animals on the ranch.
Kali Brooks in an ACHEV graduate and employee of the ranch. She will be leading the educational session and tour, along with the help of ACHEV students Maya and Josie Norris.
Who: ACHEV Members ages 6 and up (must be at least 47 in tall). Pony rides available for ages 3-5. Siblings under 3 may tag along with parent but will not be able to go on any horse/pony rides. **Please see height and weight restrictions below in “policies”. Participating parents can ride along with their participating children if they are signed up. We will keep family groups together if that is your preference.
Drop off is okay for participating (riding) students ages 6 and up. Parents must be sure to complete a waiver for their students before dropping off. There will be only one waiver needed per family.
How Much:

Horseback Riding for ages 6 and up (parents may also sign up) $50 per rider.
Pony Rides for ages 3-5 $30 per pony ride for ages 3-5. Pony rides are 30 minutes and may be split between 2 siblings. Parents will walk alongside or behind with their little ones while they ride the ponies.
Non-riding parents and siblings – no charge. Non riding parents and siblings may participate in the tour and watch the grooming session at no charge. They may also hike along the trail at a distance behind the horses, or simply enjoy the property and animals on the property, bring a blanket or chair and read a book, etc.
Your payment reserves your spot and must be received by April 17. You must cancel by April 18 to receive a refund. Submit payment via Zelle (matt.savard@sbcglobal.net) or mail/in person (Andie Savard, 7919 Colton St., Ventura, 93004).

**Policies:

Masks are not required
Weight limit is 240lbs for anyone over six feet tall and 230lbs for anyone under six feet tall. This is to better protect the rider and the horses. Anyone over these limits will be putting themselves and our horses at risk.
All Riders MUST be at least 6 years old AND 47 inches tall.
No dogs.
If you or someone in your group has special needs, please let Andie know: mrs.a.savard@gmail.com

What to Bring or Wear:

Closed toed shoes. Boots with a heel are ideal, but not required. Riders wearing open toed shoes or sandals will not be accepted.
Please wear long pants, this will protect your legs from the from the elements.
A camera & water! Please No selfie sticks or neck straps.
We supply saddle bags on all of the horses so your belongings can come with you.
These rides have very little shade, please wear sunscreen and a hat.

Misc. Info:

Helmets are provided
Rain alternate date: April 27th
Oso Ranch (home of the Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company) is a fun place to walk around and see cattle, goats, pigs, miniature horses, peacocks and other birds, and bunnies, not to mention plenty of horses! Families can plan to come early to enjoy the ranch or stay after their ride.
After the field trip, feel free to take a hike! Great lunch spots on the boulders and hiking trails abound in the adjacent Ventura River Preserve (free). The ranch is closest to the Oso Trailhead. Find more info at https://ovlc.org/preserves/ventura-river-rancho-el-nido/hiking-ventura-river-preserve/

Sign Up: Sign up here after reading all the info above. If the sign up sheet is full, please add yourself to the wait list.

Reel Guppy Two Part Fishing Experience
2022-04-07 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for a two-part fishing experience led by Kevin Brannon of Reel Anglers Fishing Show and Reel Guppy Outdoors. One day we will learn the ins and outs of fishing at the resource center. The following week, we will actually be able to fish off Hueneme Pier. All fishing supplies will be provided by Kevin. Cost is $15 per student. Parents can fish for an additional $5 or attend for free. All ages welcome. Younger students may fish with parent involvement. Only students that fish will need to pay. This is not a drop off field trip. Parents please stay and enjoy the fishing experience with your kids. There is a 10 student minimum and a 20 student maximum.
Part 1 – Thursday, April 7 at noon:
We will meet at the Reel Guppy Resource Center at the Channel Islands Harbor. Kevin will teach the students about the anatomy of fishing, species identification, lures, and more, so students will be ready for the actual fishing experience. We will finish around 1-1:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early (11:45am) so I can collect payment. Cash or check. Checks should be made out to Reel Anglers Fishing Show. You must attend this day in order to fish the following week.
Reel Guppy Resource Center
2741 S. Victoria Ave Suite D
Oxnard, CA 93041
Part 2 – Thursday, April 14, 8:30 am-11:30am:
This time we will meet at Hueneme Pier to fish. You will need to pay for parking so please bring cash. Parking permits may be purchased at vending machines located in the lot. $2 per hour or $8 for an all-day permit. Please bring jackets, hats, chairs, and snacks/lunch. There are public restrooms next to the pier.
Port Hueneme Pier
550 E Surfside Dr
Port Hueneme, CA 93041

Ballroom Dance Class
2022-04-06 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, practice for 15 minutes. The kids will have 15 minutes for the kids to practice to music and to review the dances they have learned in the past. Each series is 4 weeks. We have already learned Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Foxtrot and Nightclub Two Step.
In April, we will be having East Coast Swing Level 2 classes. This is not a beginner class, but if you are new to this dance and want to join in, you can sign up for the one-time beginner workshop on Wed March 30th. If you did not attend the East Coast class in October 2021, the beginner workshop is mandatory. See details here http://achev.ipage.com/event/east-coast-swing-beginner-workshop/
Who: ACHEV and invited homeschooling friends ages 10 and up. 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.
**if there is a waitlist for girls, motivated and mature boys as young as nine may be considered at the discretion of their parents and the organizer
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 not meet the 5th Wednesday.
Cost: Each 4 week session will be $40 per student. That is only 10 per lesson per student.
Sign up sheet: Each series will have its own sign up sheet. You need to sign up for each individual series each month. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vsa0MnIs7W0ELCIU9ORdC06CLQfvdBQGposMHw50zhs/edit#gid=0
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.

ACHEV Library Tour!
2022-04-05 09:00 - 16:00
Arrive at each scheduled location to peruse curriculum, look through free used books, and take home door prizes!!
Members who visit all 6 locations will be entered to win a grand tour prize!
Reserve Curricula in advance for next school year!

Click here for details and sign up!

Here are Just some of the freebies!

**Cancelled**Mom's Night Out Jewelry Making
2022-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Liza Holdorf’s House, 246 Baker Ave, Ventura, CA, 93004, United States
**Sorry, this has been cancelled since we didn’t have enough rsvp’s
Mom’s Night Out: Jewelry Making
Hostess: Liza Holdorf

Location: 246 Baker Ave., Ventura
Cost: $25 per jewelry item
Come learn the art of jewelry making! ACHEV mom Liza, owner/designer of Plumage Jewelry, will guide us though making ONE sterling silver and gemstone jewelry item of your choice: earrings, necklace or bracelet similar to what is pictured.
When you RSVP, please state your preferred jewelry item.
RSVP here
Take a look at Liza’s website for a feel for her style.
https://www.plumagejewelry.com

East Coast Swing Beginner Workshop
2022-03-30 16:00 - 17:15 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
This is a beginner workshop for kids who have not taken East Coast Swing classes before and would like to attend the April Level 2 classes.
You may take this class as a one-time workshop, even if you do not plan to attend classes in April. You may take this class if you did take the East Coast level 1 series back in October, but would like to review. However, those students will be taken as space is available, as priority will be given to the students who are beginners that are signed up for the level 2 classes in April.
Cost: $12 per student paid at the door, or ahead of time with Zelle or Venmo instructions on the studio website https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
Who: ACHEV and invited homeschooling friends ages 10 and up. 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.
**if there is a waitlist for girls, motivated and mature boys as young as nine may be considered at the discretion of their parents and the organizer
Please make sure you have the correct tab selected when you sign up on the Google sheet. If there are any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, they are considered to be on the waitlist.
Sign up Sheet is here https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vsa0MnIs7W0ELCIU9ORdC06CLQfvdBQGposMHw50zhs/edit#gid=639744283
Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net with questions.

Berry Picking Field Trip
2022-03-30 10:00 - 11:30 | One Acre Farm, 9015 Rosita Road, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
Field Trip at One Acre Farm! One Acre Farm grows delicious organic blueberries and strawberries.

Learn first hand about…
Growing Fruit
Planting
Selling
Small Business Farming…We love teaching our future generations and would love to pass our knowledge and encouragement on to them!

It is best to use the buckets they provide to pick your berries into, but you can bring your own containers for taking the berries home, or they will provide plastic clamshell containers and boxes for free if you do not have your own take home containers.

Cost: $3.50 per 6 oz blueberries
$5 per pound strawberries
Pay with cash or card

Who: All ages

One Acre Farm is located on Gerry Ranch. Follow the signs to the U-Pick parking.
Sign Up Here

Horse Experience Field Trip
2022-03-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Oso Ranch, 1290 Meyer Rd, Ojai, 93023, United States
What: Horseback Riding Field Trip at Oso Ranch in Ojai. Come experience horses close-up! Each participant will learn about grooming, saddling, and basic riding skills, take a 1-hour horseback ride into the Ojai Land Conservancy’s Ventura River Preserve, and have a tour of the ranch. Participants must be at least 6 years old, but younger students with their parents may take a pony ride around the ranch (ages 3-5) or just enjoy the animals on the ranch.
Kali Brooks in an ACHEV graduate and employee of the ranch. She will be leading the educational session and tour, along with the help of ACHEV students Maya and Josie Norris.
Who: ACHEV Members ages 6 and up (must be at least 47 in tall). Pony rides available for ages 3-5. Siblings under 3 may tag along with parent but will not be able to go on any horse/pony rides. **Please see height and weight restrictions below in “policies”. Participating parents can ride along with their participating children if they are signed up. We will keep family groups together if that is your preference.
Drop off is okay for participating (riding) students ages 6 and up. Parents must be sure to complete a waiver for their students before dropping off. There will be only one waiver needed per family.
How Much:

Horseback Riding for ages 6 and up (parents may also sign up) $50 per rider.
Pony Rides for ages 3-5 $30 per pony ride for ages 3-5. Pony rides are 30 minutes and may be split between 2 siblings. Parents will walk alongside or behind with their little ones while they ride the ponies.
Non-riding parents and siblings – no charge. Non riding parents and siblings may participate in the tour and watch the grooming session at no charge. They may also hike along the trail at a distance behind the horses, or simply enjoy the property and animals on the property, bring a blanket or chair and read a book, etc.
Your payment reserves your spot and must be received by March 27. You must cancel by March 28 to receive a refund. Submit payment via Zelle (matt.savard@sbcglobal.net) or mail/in person (Andie Savard, 7919 Colton St., Ventura, 93004).

**Policies:

Masks are not required
Weight limit is 240lbs for anyone over six feet tall and 230lbs for anyone under six feet tall. This is to better protect the rider and the horses. Anyone over these limits will be putting themselves and our horses at risk.
All Riders MUST be at least 6 years old AND 47 inches tall.
No dogs.
If you or someone in your group has special needs, please let Andie know: mrs.a.savard@gmail.com

What to Bring or Wear:

Closed toed shoes. Boots with a heel are ideal, but not required. Riders wearing open toed shoes or sandals will not be accepted.
Please wear long pants, this will protect your legs from the from the elements.
A camera & water! Please No selfie sticks or neck straps.
We supply saddle bags on all of the horses so your belongings can come with you.
These rides have very little shade, please wear sunscreen and a hat.

Misc. Info:

Helmets are provided
Rain alternate date: April 13th
Oso Ranch (home of the Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company) is a fun place to walk around and see cattle, goats, pigs, miniature horses, peacocks and other birds, and bunnies, not to mention plenty of horses! Families can plan to come early to enjoy the ranch or stay after their ride.
After the field trip, feel free to take a hike! Great lunch spots on the boulders and hiking trails abound in the adjacent Ventura River Preserve (free). The ranch is closest to the Oso Trailhead. Find more info at https://ovlc.org/preserves/ventura-river-rancho-el-nido/hiking-ventura-river-preserve/

Sign Up: Sign up here after reading all the info above. If the sign up sheet is full, please add yourself to the wait list. If we have enough people, we will add a second field trip, but we can’t do that unless we know you are interested by putting yourself on the waitlist.

Frozen Jr. Theatre Performance
2022-03-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Calvary Community Westlake, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA, 91362, United States
What: Calvary Center Stage is cordially inviting you to come see a production of Disney’s Frozen, Jr. This is a school field trip performance and will be 70-90 (max) minutes in length with no intermission. ACHEV student, Cristina Georgescu is playing the lead troll in this play!
For more information about this theatre ministry, you can go here
Who: ACHEV members, all ages
Cost: $5 per person suggested donation
Details: The performance begins at 9:30. They open the doors at 9am. The seating is open, so we need to arrive at 8:45am so that we can assemble out front and be ready to walk inside together and find seats. Hopefully we can all sit together.
I only have 30 seats reserved for our homeschool group and they do expect the whole theatre to sell out. If you would like to attend, please sign up as soon as possible. If we have more than 30 people who would like seats, I may be able to reserve additional seats, if we don’t wait too long! Sign up here !

St. Patrick's Day Park Day
2022-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Camarillo Grove Park, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road (1, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
Let’s get together at the park and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a craft, some Irish fiddle, a St. Patrick’s Day picture book, and lunch together.

We will meet at Camarillo Grove Park. It’s a beautiful, quiet park with so much room for play and exploration. My teen son, Maxwell, has been playing fiddle for about 8 years and he will play an Irish fiddle tune or two for the kids. We will bring an old student violin for the kids to try to play if they want. My teen daughter, Alexandria, just started learning to play bagpipes, so she may give a demonstration as well (we won’t be able to allow anyone else to handle the bagpipes).
Bring a picnic blanket and an Irish or green/rainbow themed snack/lunch item to share with everyone. Your RSVP will help me plan for craft supplies. RSVP here. Thanks! This is geared toward the pk-elementary crowd, but all ACHEV members are welcome.
Please note: Camarillo Grove Park is an off leash dog park, and there is a $3 parking fee.

Totally Rad 80's Dance Party
2022-02-26 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 our Totally Rad 80’s Dance party. 80’s music will be featured, and period dress is encouraged! We will have a fun photo spot for taking pictures. Read on for dress code and clothing ideas. Please read this entire notice and pay attention that you must:

Sign up and pay in advance for this dance
Be on time
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 Nightclub Two Step lesson from 7-7:30. Then there will be free dancing from 7:30-9:00. There will be a variety of 80’s tunes, including the Footloose line dance, and the Electric Slide line dance.
When: Saturday, February 26th, from 7pm-9pm.
Where: House of Dance: 3007 Bunsen Ave Ste E, Ventura, CA https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
Cost: $15 per student (paid in advance) and includes a 30 minute dance lesson at the beginning from 7:00-7:30, taught by Patricia Monico.
After-Party: For dance attendees and parents, immediately following the dance from 9:30pm-11:45pm at the Collier Residence 1379 Avenida de Aprisa, Camarillo, 93010. Bring a potluck item if you can. RSVP on the sign up sheet. The after-party sign up is the tab on the right.
Who: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up, ACHEV parents, and ACHEV graduates/alumni are also welcome. Parents are welcome to join in the dancing. *Please do not bring younger siblings to this dance. Babes in arms OK. We need to be close to having an even number of boys and girls, so if we become too heavy on one side, I will have to start a waitlist.
Guests: This is a private party for ACHEV only. Guests outside of ACHEV may be invited and may be approved on a case-by-case basis through Bonnie Adair. Please do not forward this to anyone or invite guests without clearing them through Bonnie Adair first.
Chaperones: Each student 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.
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 (food will be served at the after-party). 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.
How to Sign up and Pay: Due to limited space, please reserve your spot as soon as possible. You can sign up for this dance on this Google Sheet .
If you need to cancel due to illness and give me at least 24 hours notice, I will send you a refund. If you need to cancel for a reason besides illness or emergency, I would appreciate more notice. Thanks =)
I will be collecting all the money for this dance, and it will all go to House of Dance. Please send me payment using one of the following methods:

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
Send money via Zelle – if you prefer this method, I will need the email or phone number you use for Zelle, and I will send you a request for $.

Other Rules, but really important/Misc:

Don’t come if you are sick. If you have to cancel because of illness, it will be really sad but we appreciate your concern for others. We hope to have many more dances.
No lifts or aerial moves.
No Chewing Gum
RSVP is required.
We need to have close to an even amount of boys and girls. Sign up soon. If the list is too heavy on one side, I will have to waitlist kids.
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.
Masks are not required.
Please click here 80s Dance Visual Dress Code or here to review the dress code for this dance. There are a few changes from the last dance.
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.
Please limit the amount of dancing you do with your girl-friends and only do it if there are no boys available to dance with.

For Both:

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.
It is okay to sit out for a dance, but remember, we are here to dance. This is a special occasion, and there will be time for goofing around, chatting and socializing another time. Please come to the after party for some food and social time!
