BONSAI EXPO

Issue No. 3 | April - May 2015
www.camarillolibrary.org
MASTER GARDENER SERIES p.2
JOB-SEEKER’S WORKSHOP p.5
PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES p.6
WEARABLE LEDS p.7
TEDDY BEAR SLEEPOVER p.8
Conejo Valley Bonsai Society
BONSAI
EXPO
Part of our Asian-Pacific American Heritage Celebration — p. 2-3
SPECIAL EVENTS
Conejo Valley
Bonsai Society
Exhibition
Saturday, May 2 from
10am to 5pm
The Conejo Valley Bonsai
Society will be hosting a show of
members’ trees. The CVBS was formed twelve years
ago to provide an organization for fellow bonsai
enthusiasts in the Conejo Valley area. The club hosts
lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and nursery
trips. The club membership ranges from bonsai
beginners to professional bonsai artists.
Exhibition Schedule
From left: Julian Hoyle, Bill Dobner, Ken Martin, and Dani Bursius
Master Gardeners Series
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8pm
With California in the midst of a historic drought, this
year’s Master Gardener series will focus on conserving
water. Please join us as local experts share their passion
for gardening and landscaping with an eye toward being
water wise.
10:00am Show Opens
11:00am “Get Started with Bonsai: An
Introduction to Bonsai Practice and
Principles” with Ann Lofquist
12:30pm Bonsai Styling Demonstration:
Prostrata Juniper with Bob Pressler
2:00pm
Bonsai Styling Demonstration: Boxwood and Ficus, with Ken Martin
and Ken Fuentes
5:00pm
Show Concludes
April 1: Water Wise Gardening 101
with Nancy Lindsay
April 8: Where Does Your Water Come From?
with Eric Bergh
Lawn Alternatives & Removal
with Bill Dobner
April 15: Plant Selection for Water Wise Gardening
with Dani Bursius
April 22: Water Usage and Irrigation for Home Landscape
with Jose DeSoto
Water Wise Home Landscape Maintenance
with Ken Martin
April 29: Vegetable Gardening With Less Water
with Julian Hoyle
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Camarillo Public Library | April - May 2015
SPECIAL EVENTS
Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
Tales of
Asia and
the Pacific
Islands
Tuesday, May 5
at 7pm
Barbara Wong
shares her love of
story in timeless
tales filled with wonder, humor and wisdom that speak
to the hearts of young and old alike!
She began telling stories professionally as an Artistin-the-Schools for the Hawaii State Department of
Education, visiting elementary & middle schools
throughout the state. She now shares stories with
audiences of all ages in schools, libraries, zoos,
museums, and at festivals and other special events.
Togen Daiko
Sunday, May 31 at 2pm
BRING THE
WHOLE FAMILY!
Golden
Gate Girls
Screening
Thursday, May 28
at 3pm
Hong Kong’s first
“directress” was
a San Francisco native and an open lesbian. Esther Eng
(1914-1970) was a true pioneer in many senses. She made
11 Cantonese language films—one in Hollywood, five in
Hong Kong, three in California, one in Hawaii and one in
New York—all for Chinese audiences before, during and
after WWII.
Golden Gate Girls is not just a biographical portrait
of Esther Eng; it is also a tribute to pioneer women
filmmakers working on both sides of the Pacific, and the
courage with which they crossed
boundaries of language, culture,
race and gender.
Taiko is a generic Japanese word for drum, sometimes spelled “daiko” when combined with
another word. Togen Daiko, was formed in April, 1996 at the Oxnard Buddhist Temple. They
play a form of Japanese American Buddhist Taiko drumming and have built most of their
own drums using wine barrels skinned with rawhide.
Togen Daiko’s performances frequently include audience participation to provide opportunity for
the audience, especially children, to experience playing the taiko. Togen Daiko players enjoy performing at
community or multi-cultural events so that they may share the art and culture of taiko drumming with the community.
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RUSSELL FISCHER
BUSINESS COLLECTION
OPEN: A Shift from Big Problems
to Great Opportunities in
Organizations
Friday, April 9 from 9am to 12pm
How to
Build Buzz
with Social Media
Thursday, April 23 from 10am to 12pm
For more information on Bellows and Deming, or to register, please
visit http://bit.ly/OPENshift.
In this introductory session on
social media, Nick Cavarra will cover
strategies and best practices to get
the most out of your social media
activities. Found out how you can use
social media to quickly build buzz for
your organization and expand your
audience.
For more information or to register,
visit http://bit.ly/SocialCamarillo
Methods of Masters:
Build the Skills of Building Skills
EDC-VC/SBDC:
How to Access Capital
The Outstanding Professionals Employment
Network (OPEN) brings to us an interesting
presentation by Bill Bellows, PhD., of Rocketdyne.
Bellows will share W. Edwards Deming’s simple explanations
that challenge us to explore the shift from big problems to great
opportunities within an organization. Deming’s “business as unusual”
approach will forever change your idea of “business as usual.”
Tuesday, April 28 from 6:30 to 8pm
Friday, April 17 from 10am to 12pm
We listen, but can’t remember; we read, but don’t recall; we know, but can’t
apply. Does this sound familiar? This enlightening presentation by Murray
Johansen, Founder of Legacee, presents a powerful skill building model –
one you can use to guide your own development.
Topics to be discussed will be:
• How people learn
• Why so much precious time
and money is wasted
• The major component skills of
Mastery Practices
• How to determine the usefulness
of theory
• The characteristics that define skill mastery
Small business loans might be an
elusive thought, but not for long. This
presentation is designed to teach you
about the key elements of a business
plan and what bankers are looking for.
This session is composed of a panel
of local experts on the topic: Marvin
Boateng of the EDC-VC and Carole
Davis and Lara Tabbara of Rabobank.
For more information or to register,
visit http://bitly.com/HTACapital
For more information or to register, please
visit http://bit.ly/MotMs
Marvin Boateng
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Camarillo Public Library | April - May 2015
RUSSELL FISCHER
BUSINESS COLLECTION
OPEN: Week-long Job
Search Workshop
Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22,
from 8:30am to 12:30pm
OPEN: Networking
with Professionals
Friday, May 1 from 9am to 12pm
The Outstanding Professionals
Employment Network (OPEN)
is a non-profit group dedicated
to helping the unemployed and
underemployed keep up-to-date
with their employment
skills.
“I got more from one week of OPEN workshops than I
did in nine months with my outplacement firm!”
-Mike C., OPEN workshop graduate
Join us for the best five ½ days you can spend to rev up
your job search! Learn the fundamentals of Career
Evaluation, Networking, Salary Negotiation, Résumé
Writing, Interviewing, Self‐Marketing, and more!
To register or inquire about the program, please call
(805) 526-6349 or e-mail vcopenmail@yahoo.com.
Best Practices for the
Creation of New Products
Thursday, May 7 from 9:30 to 11:30am
Common & Costly Legal Mistakes
Made by Small Employers
Wednesday, May 27 from 8 to 9:30am
Employment law attorneys, Roy Schneider and Ted
Schneider will discuss and teach business owners,
managers and HR professionals how to avoid, or fix,
these common employer mistakes:
• Paying employees a salary and thinking it
will qualify them as “exempt” from overtime
• Failing to keep accurate time records
• Improperly classifying employees as
independent contractors
• Having “Use It or Lose It” vacation, sick or
PTO policies
• Not following (or not having) written
employment policies that are up-to-date
If you have a product-oriented company,
with a team actively engaged in new
product development efforts, this
presentation is for you. Join us to learn
from David Pollock, President of the Carleton
Group Consultants. In this presentation, David will teach
his structured approach to identifying and evaluating
opportunities, converting those opportunities into
products, and launching the new products in such a way
that optimizes their chances for commercial success.
For more information or to register, visit
http://bit.ly/CreateNewPs
The Russell Fischer Business Collection is proud to announce
that Lynda.com content is now available for remote use
24/7. Lynda.com is your online portal to access 2,000+
tutorials on professional skills, multimedia production,
design, and more.
To access Lynda.com, go to
www.camarillolibrary.org and click:
Online Research >Business and
Investments > Lynda.com.
To register, please visit http://bit.ly/LegalOops
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ADULT PROGRAMS
Must See Movies
Thursdays at 6:30pm
April 9
The Theory of Everything
[PG-13]
April 16
St. Vincent [PG-13]
April 23
The Judge [R]
Consider the
Conversation
Jason Love
“Consider the
Conversation is
a remarkable,
thought-provoking
film that looks at
many of the issues
that we will all face
at the end-of-life.”
– Burning Hay Wagon Productions
Comedian Jason
Love will perform
as part of National
Humor Month.
Jason’s quick wit
and self-deprecating
approach have endeared
him to audiences the
world over, from the
Hollywood Improv to
Carolines on Broadway
to the Comic Strip in
Edmonton.
Thursday, April 16 from 2 to 3:30pm
Dr. Lanyard K. Dial
of the Livingston
Memorial Visiting
Nurse Association
will lead a discussion
following the
screening of this poignant film.
Getting Your Life Back:
The Latest Advances in Spinal Surgery
Sunday, April 12
at 2pm
Drop-In Computer Help
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
from 2 to 3pm
Library staff will
provide assistance
with photo and
document management,
setting up an email account, basic
internet questions, and more. Please
call (805) 388-5811 to register the
morning of the class.
April 30
Tuesday, May 26 from 5:30 to 7pm
Into the Woods [PG]
May 28
Learn about the latest minimally
invasive approaches and treatment
options for spinal conditions from St.
John’s expert surgeons.
American Sniper [R]
National Photo Month Photography Series
May 14
The Imitation Game [PG-13]
Book Clubs
Tuesday Mornings at 11am
April 14
The Boys in the Boat
by Daniel James Brown
May 12
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
by Rachel Joyce
Special display May 10 through June 21
May is National Photo Month, which supports photographers and creators
of imagery everywhere by promoting education, contests, resources and
community involvement in regards to photography.
Camarillo Library Camera Club Meeting
Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30pm
Photographers of all ages and experience are welcome
to share their photos and learn new techniques and
ideas at bi-monthly meetings.
Richard Salas presents Sea of Light:
Underwater Photography
Wednesday, May 13 at 7pm, during the
Camera Club meeting
Eliza Moyer presents Photographing
People: What Makes a Great Photo
Wednesday, May 20 at 7pm
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Camarillo Public Library | April - May 2015
FOR TEENS (12-18)
Teen Only Movies
“Young Adult Books to Movies”
First Thursday of each month at
6:30pm in the Community Room
April 2
Juno [PG-13]
OK, not from a YA book, but it’s really good!
May 7
Easy A [PG-13]
Inspired by The Scarlet Letter.
Ongoing Events
In the Conference Room
Teen Writers Club
April 6 and May 4
Meets the first Monday of each
month from 4 to 6 pm (meet first
at the entrance couches). Share
your work with your peers and
receive valuable feedback.
Teen Book Club
April 18 and May 16
Meets the third Saturday of the
month from 1 to 2:30 pm. Get a
free book each month and discuss
it the following month. Our
meetings are casual, fun, and NOT
quiet! Cheap licorice included.
Wearable LEDs
April 16 from 6 to 8pm
May 21 from 6 to 8pm
Wire, solder, assemble, and wear some Switches need not be dull and boring
— brighten them up!
LED lights!
Teen Lego Day!
Saturday, May 2 from 2 to 4pm
Tallest, best engineering, coolest,
most original… The library has a
LOT of Lego Blocks! Register at
the Children’s desk today to
participate alone or in a team.
Open to teens only, 12-18.
Esper A. Petersen
Homework Center
Monday - Wednesday from 3 to 6pm;
Thursday from 2 to 6pm
Students...
Do you need homework help? Do
you need access to a computer
with free printing? Do you need
access to online resources or
library materials?
Volunteers...
Do you need community
service hours? Do you want the
satisfaction of helping younger
students? Do you want to hone
your tutoring skills?
Then the Homework Center is the
right fit for you!
Teen Advisory Board
April 18 and May 16
Meets the third Saturday of the
month from 2:30 to 4:30pm. We
plan and prepare for special events
and eat pizza. TAB also runs the
special events. Lots of fun, a great
group, and an excellent way to
earn Community Service Hours.
Switch Plate Covers
The Great Game returns!
Registration opens May 2 at 10AM
For more info, contact HWC
Coordinator, Brittney, at
(805) 383-5686 or email
bkalal@camarillolibrary.org
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KIDS & FAMILY
Frozen: the Movie
Teddy Bear Sleepover!
Wednesday, April 1 at 10am
Saturday, April 4 at 10am
Parents, bring your little ones and their little ones
(a favorite stuffed animal) to a very special Teddy Bear
Sleepover program on Saturday, April 4 at 10 am. The
Library’s Teen Advisory Board members will present a
program for some of our youngest patrons, ages 3-7.
Come be Frozen during Spring.
Sparkle like Elsa, sing like Anna
and dance like Olaf.
Join us and come be
cool, during
our Frozen
event.
The fun begins with a Stuffed Animal Storytime at
10 am. The animal friends will spend the night in the
library and have pictures taken while they are having
fun exploring the library. Families can pick up photos
and retrieve their stuffed animals the following day.
Francophone Fridays
April 3, 10, and May 1, 8, 15
at 10am in the Pirate Ship
Join us for a storytime for
children to experience stories and
songs in French. A bientot!
Family Storytime
Tuesdays at 7pm
in the Pirate Ship
Kindermusik with Katie
April 27, 28, and 29 at 10am
Join the Kindermusik staff for
music, movement and stories.
Sponsored by the Friends of the
Camarillo Library.
Toddler Storytime
Mondays at 10am in the Story
Corner
et
Me
Members of the Kiwanis Club
share favorite books with kids.
May 18, 19, & 20 storytimes will
celebrate the culture of AsianPacific Americans.
i!
PAWS for Reading
Mondays and Wednesdays
from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at
10am in the Pirate Ship
Book Buddies
Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm,
through May 19
Suk
LEGOS, puzzles and
Board Games!
Saturdays, April 11 and May 9
from 10am to 4pm
Join us for LOTS of LEGOs to
make imaginative creations or
choose a board game or puzzle to
play.
1, 2, 3 Exhale: Helping Your Preschooler Cope with Emotions
Saturday, April 25 at 10am
Presented by UCLA Focus, this program will include a family story time, and
craft. Limited to military families, registration is required by emailing Mary
Goldberg at mgoldberg@camarillolibrary.org or by calling (805) 388-5227.
City of Camarillo Public Library
4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 388-5222 ▪ www.camarillolibrary.org
M - Th 10am - 9pm
F - S u 10am - 5pm
Thanks in part to a generous grant
from SAGE Publications, children
who would like to read (or tell) a
story to a certified therapy dog are
welcome to join in. No advance
registration required.
The Adult Literacy Center is
looking for learners and tutors!
The center is open
Monday & Wednesday
from 3pm to 6pm to register
new learners and tutors.
For more information, call
Judy Savola at (805) 383-5689.
The Veterans Resource Center needs volunteers!
Call (805) 388-5884 or email
vets@camarillolibrary.org for more information