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Date: April 24, 2010
Time:
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Highland Hall Waldorf School
Address: 17100 Superior Street , Northridge , 91325 , Northridge , 91325
Cross Streets: Balboa Ave / Superior Street
Region: San Fernando Valley Area
Phone: (818) 781-8989
Admission: Free Kid Friendly: Entertainment (e.g. music, interactive games, story telling, etc.), enrichment village with hands on activities, play area and much more. Food Services: Organic foods, healthy treats, samples, restaurant booths (fee) Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access
Website: www.wcwpexpo.com
Description: The Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo is the premier natural parenting and family expo that introduces and educates families, professionals and friends about the benefits of sustainable living practices, non-toxic products, organic foods, holistic medicine and enrichment learning programs. Our mission is to educate the community about important health and environmental issues and provide them with the resources and tools necessary to protect their families, and the planet.<p> In honor of Earth Day's 40th Anniversary, WCWP Expo will be held on April 24th, 2010 as a FREE community event from 9:30am-6:00pm at Highland Hall Waldorf School (host sponsor) in Northridge CA! The honorary day will feature non-stop education for all those willing to learn - kids, students, parents, teachers, friends, grandparents - with FREE workshops throughout the day, an Enrichment Village with hands-on projects for kids, exhibitors, food, prizes, samples and a main stage with fabulous entertainment - for all ages. <p> Additional parking options will be available through some of the neighboring churchesThere will be a wide range of educational topics discussed - everything from sustainable practices, conservation, conscious parenting and vaccines, to natural solutions for autism and Attention Deficit Disorder and how media affects children (and adults) in our everyday life. Please sign up for the FREE workshops at on line.

 
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9th Annual NoHo Children’s Art & Poetry Festival

Date: November 14, 2009 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00PM
Location: North Hollywood Recreation & Parks: NoHo Arts District
Address: Tujunga and Chandler Blvd , North Hollywood , 91601
Cross Streets: Tujung / Chandler Driving 
Region: San Fernando Valley Area
Phone: (818) 782-0470
Admission: Free
Kid Friendly: Arts activities for children age 3-12, and their families, plus family entertainment - music, dance, improv Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access,
Region(s): San Fernando Valley Area 
Description: The Festival is geared towards children and their families for a day long arts experience designed for parents to interact with their children and take home ideas on how to incorporate art into their daily lives. There are various cultural arts activities designed to help participants gain respect and understanding for other cultures while having fun, and in order to reduce violence in our community through arts.

 
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A Yummy Wine Festival Overlooking a Beautiful Lake that is a NOT TO BE MISSED EVENT! The Ojai Wine Festival has been running for more than 22 years and has many loyal fans that return each year. It features many wineries from all over California as well as breweries throughout the US and abroad. The afternoon is filled with fun activities, wine, beer, food, live music with a Beatles and Stones tribute, arts and crafts vendors, a free boat ride and a fun time at a lovely scenic venue. The event is the major fundraiser of The Rotary Club of Ojai-West which uses the profits from this event for special Rotary causes like curing polio, improving education as well as numerous community projects. Come experience a great time at The Ojai Wine Festival! For more information please see our website at www.ojaiwinefestival.com. More Info: http://www.ojaiwinefestival.com Admission including full open wine tasting from all vendors is $30 pre-pay or $40 at the door. Directions: 101 North to Hwy 33, go North 5 miles to Santa Ana Blvd and turn left, go to Santa Ana Road and turn right and go about 3 miles to the lake and park.


 

Gem & Mineral Show
March 07, 2009 - March 08, 2009 Recurring daily
Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
10 W Harbor Blvd., Waterfront
Contact: Ventura County Fairgrounds
Phone: (805) 648-3376
Admission: Free Admission
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Gem, mineral, rock, fossil & jewelry exhibits & educational displays, 15 dealers, jewelry-making demonstrations, door prize raffles & silent auctions, kids activities, flea market & plant sale, & free rock samples for teachers.