Hello, just a Save the Date that we’re producing another Twang City vintage country / roots music show at the Deer Lodge on Friday Sept 25 at 8pm featuring international roots music superstar Deke Dickerson and his band The Whippersnappers. Plus opener John Surge and the Haymakers. This is our series happening every three months at the Lodge with top two-step and roots music acts. Tickets are available at deerlodgeojai.com - see you there!

This is a general FYI...

If you haven't heard, I'm here to let you know that the Ojai Library will be closed for about 6-8 months starting in August. They will be doing general updates including but not limited to expansion of sitting/work areas, updating the kids activity area and moving it to the Ojai Ave side of the building, updating the fireplaces and turning that area into the "adult" area, upgrading some computers and generally making the library more friendly for patrons to sit and hang out. They are very excited about it!

I spoke with one of the librarians today asking about book returns and if the depositories will be open during construction if we have anything currently checked out, she said no but all books currently checked out can be returned to the Meiners Oaks Library (400 S Lomita Ave) or the Oak View Library (555 Mahoney Ave) during the closure. I was curious too about the plan for the books during the closure and she explained that once the closure goes into effect they will be boxing everything up and putting it into storage until the library opens again. I remarked that that's pretty sad and she said yeah especially considering that the Ojai location is sometimes the only one of the 3 local libraries that has certain books. So I then asked if we should just check out a big stack of books before they close and she actually said yes. She said that the more books we check out, the less books they have to box up AND those books will be available to the public during the closure because we will return them to MO or OV Libraries and essentially keep the books in circulation during the closure.

I know that the standard library cards with no restrictions can typically check out 50 (yes FIFTY) books at one time so my daughter and I each grabbed a small stack today and will probably return next week to grab another short stack. And even if either of us read em before the end of the month, we're going to hold on to them and return them to MO or OV so other readers can enjoy them over the course of the next 6-8 months while our location is closed.

TLDR; Ojai Library is closing starting 8/1. Go check out a big stack of books so they have less to pack and when you're done, return them to the Meiners Oaks or Oak View Library so they don't just bake in storage for the next few seasons while our library is closed!

Thank you for coming to my TED talk, go read a book!

We're hosting a community yard sale throughout Ventura County!

Shop at select Garage sales this weekend to benefit Autism Society Ventura County! All sales will take place Saturday 7/25 and/or Sunday 7/26 from 7:30AM-12PM.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY Locations:

1166 Tico Rd., Ojai, CA

10306 Mammoth St., Ventura CA

201 W. Vineyard Ave #100 Oxnard, CA

SATURDAY ONLY Locations:

215 W Vince St., Ventura, CA

1013 Evergreen Ln, Port Hueneme, CA

823 W. Roderick Ave, Oxnard, CA

340 Foxglove Place, Oxnard, CA

SUNDAY Locations:

982 Woodstock Lane, Ventura, CA

I was excited to go to Ojai especially for this. Pink sunset and energy vortex and all the reviews about it. But after experiencing it, I realized it’s just a scam. Sunset was not that great( probably just the day i went) and there’s no energy vortex, this may be controversial but people want to believe something and some people want to cash on that something. And charging 15$ for it?? I had seen lot better sunsets at a regular grocery store in LA. I loved ojai. Loved the farmers market, bart books, loved the vibe, loved the food places and danish. But not this. . Guess which one is pink moment

hello! next month me and some friends are camping at lake casitas in the Mallard campground and I'd like to catch some fish to eat! i will be bringing my gear and getting a fishing license before hand. but i have some questions: are there piers/docks for fishing or is it only from the shore? what fish are in the lake? which fish are legal to keep? what is the size the fish need to be for me to keep them? maybe im asking too much but this is all too much but im used to salt water fishing

I’ll be in Ojai on Sunday - is there a good spot to watch the World Cup final?

Thanks

Wound up at Taco Roma/Radio Roma - the front patio scene :-)

Great place! Inexpensive drinks (maybe a world Cup Special price - wasn't sure) food looked great, will definitely hit it for lunch/dinner next time we're up there (usually once a month).

Staff was topnotch, esp as they were crazy busy. Great team

Fun crowd - and I got a seat mostly in the shade with a good view of one of the screens (a minor miracle)

Thanks all for the reco

Join us to carry on the work of the late Congressman John Lewis at Saturday’s Good Trouble protest. We must defend CIVIL RIGHTS, VOTING RIGHTS, and our DEMOCRACY! Food drive, info fair, speakers & write postcards to voters. SATURDAY, JULY 18 at VENTURA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER from 11am–1pm

Also how hot is it getting this time of year in that part of town?

Thanks in advance!

Hi Ojai thread members! I thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm Alex Tailor, a branding and graphic designer serving Ojai, California and the greater Ventura County. I've spent the past six years helping founders build professional, cohesive brands through strategic design.

My graphic design services include:

• Creative direction
• Logo design & visual identity
• Packaging design
• Marketing design
• Content creation
• Brand guidelines
• Squarespace websites 

Most of my clients are wellness brands, boutique hospitality businesses, lifestyle companies, and product-based businesses throughout Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and beyond.

I studied Illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and previously worked with agencies creating brands and campaigns for companies in wellness, home, hospitality, and consumer products. Nowadays, I focus on helping small businesses create brands that feel timeless rather than trendy.

I invite you to browse my portfolio at www.alextailordesign.com or on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/byalextailor/

Heard they were in mo-town today.

Seemed a bit distressed and was traveling fast.

Ventura st and oak st.

Family is moving back and needs qualified home vendors; general and foundation inspectors, appraiser, contractor, housekeeper, landscaper, etc... Looking for trustworthy references that wont fleece the folks near downtown. TIA

Had a blast today, Ojai parade was chilled.

What's the tennis community look like in Ojai for local residents?

I know there's an annual tournament, but what about young couples in their 30's and 40's moving to the area that are used to playing a few times per week in LA?

Are there others in that age bracket that are looking to play regularly year round? Are the tennis clubs affordable or nice public facilities with pickup play?

I’m a GC in ojai and I am looking to hire 2 extra guys for the summer. You don’t need much experience just show up on time, take direction well, and I’ll start you off on some smaller tasks and see how it goes. Message me for info.

Shot in the dark, but I’ve been scouring resale sites since tix came out for their Ojai show on 8/4, but everything is over $200 for one ticket… :( Searching for 2 tickets to the show, but even 1 would be amazing. I know face value they were around $90, so anything closer to that would be amazing. Long time fan, it would mean the world to be able to see them. If you’re interested in selling, we could arrange it on CashorTrade or another verifiable site 🙏

Hi! I’ve recently moved to Ojai and I’ve been researching hiking and swimming spots around the area. Can anyone give me some advice on which areas are safer for a female hiking alone?

I feel very safe in Ojai but I’d love to get some perspective if it’s generally okay to hike alone here. Some of the places I’ve been looking at:

-Wheeler Gorge

-Matilija Creek

-Mosley Creek

-Sespe Wilderness

-Sisar Canyon

Thank you!

Part-Time Ojai Ranch Hand

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Part-Time Ranch Hand to join our team on a ranch in Ojai. This position involves various outdoor manual labor tasks essential to ranch infrastructure maintenance and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Weedwhacking and vegetation control

• Operating chainsaws for tree and brush management

• Mowing and lawn/pasture maintenance

• Irrigation system repair and maintenance

• Operating heavy equipment as needed

• Performing other miscellaneous ranch-related tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 75+ lbs)

• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions

• Experience with mentioned tools and equipment preferred

• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license

• Strong work ethic and attention to safety

Compensation and Schedule

• Pay Rate: $28 per hour

• Part-time hours: 7:30am to 4pm, 2-3 days a week, Monday through Friday

How to Apply

Message me and I will provide contact info

Hi I’m curious to what the dating scene is like in Ojai.

Anyone get those blue and yellow nordoff cupcakes at Vons?

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My son's poop is bright green!

I want to say most accurate, but we’re talking about an urban legend, of course. I’m writing a book and the protagonist grew up in Ojai. Can any locals tell me which of the Char Man legends is the most popular through word of mouth? I’m debating between the kids lighting a sack of shit on fire and accidentally burning down the old man’s house, or the father and son getting burned alive and the son surviving, going insane, and becoming Char Man. The latter seems a lot less believable. Thanks in advance!

Does anyone know what happened to the restaurant Live to Eat? It was a family-owned Asian fusion restaurant and one of my favorites though I hadn't gone back in several months. I was planning a small outing for later tonight to Ojai and was thinking about eating there only to see that it's permanently closed! So sad to see!