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Ethel Percy Andrus: How One Woman Changed America
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June 28 - October 5, 2014
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Exhibit Extended By Popular Demand! Explore our current original exhibit on Ethel Percy Andrus (1881-1967), the first woman high school principal in California. Dr. Andrus was a p rogressive educator, social innovator, and cultural visionary. An Ojai resident, she founded The Gables of Ojai, the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA) and AARP.
Click here to read Ojai Quarterly article about Dr. Andrus and the founding of AARP in Ojai. |
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The Ojai Theater: 100 Years of Movies (1914-2014)
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October 21 - December 28, 2014
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New Original History Exhibit Opening in October. It's time to celebrate -- the Ojai theater turns 100 years old this year. Guest Community Curator, Elise DePuydt, traces the history of the movie theater in Ojai over time including the movie house owners, films made in Ojai, animal stars, and Ojai celebrities. Click here to read about the history of the theater.
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"Town Talk": The Future of Progressive Education
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Sunday, September 7, 2014
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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Ojai is known for its many schools based on progressive education principles. This "Town Talk" will address what "progressive education" means in 2014 and how it might be applied in the future.
Linda Taylor, president of the Ojai Unified School District Board and former longtime Nordhoff High School teacher, will moderate the discussion. Additional panelists include: Susan Hardenbergh of Monica Ros School, Paul Herder of Oak Grove School, Karen Morse of Ojai Valley School, Dennis Rice of Villanova (formerly of Happy Valley and Laurel Springs), and Craig Walker of Valley Oak Charter (formerly of Nordhoff and Chaparral). FREE TO THE PUBLIC in celebration of local educators and the Ethel Percy Andrus Exhibit. |
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AARP and You: Our Shared Story
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
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The Ojai Valley Museum and The Gables of Ojai co-host a special presentation held in conjunction with the current exhibition on social innovator, Ethel Percy Andrus. Visiting AARP historian, Lily Liu, will give an enlightening PowerPoint presentation focused on Dr. Andrus, founder of Grey Gables and AARP in Ojai during the 1950s.
FREE TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP is requested. Seating is limited. Please call The Gables to confirm your seat at (805) 646-1446.
Location: The Gables of Ojai, 701 N. Montgomery Street, Ojai
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Reading of "Morgan McAllister: Super Scientist and The Garden Mystery"
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Saturday, September 6, 2014
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Ojai author and elementary school teacher, Charline Norton, will tell the story of super scientist, Morgan McAllister, whose grandmother (a botanist and gardener) teaches Morgan about what happens in the garden. This book appeals to 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. Children will receive a basket with seed to take home. Click here to learn more about the book.
COST: Free for children and OVM adult members; $5 for adult non-members. No RSVP is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.
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Reading of "Sarah 'n' Dippity"
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Saturday, September 20, 2014
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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 Local Children's Librarian, Julie Albright, will share the story of Sarah and her fairy-like friend, Dippity. Sarah loses things and Dippity helps find them. Pictures from the book and safe crayons will be available for coloring after storytelling. Click here
to learn more about the book.
Cost: Free for children and adult OVM adult members; $5 for adult non-members. No RSVP is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.
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Shop AmazonSmile and Donate to OVM
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AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know -- same products, same prices -- with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to OVM. It's a simple and automatic way for you to support OVM every time you shop, at no cost to you.
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device and sign in using your Amazon username and password. Select "Ojai Valley Historical Society and Museum" as your charitable organization. Remember to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile while supporting OVM.
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Ojai Valley Museum * 130 West Ojai Avenue * Ojai, CA 93023
(Across from the new Westridge Midtown Market)
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday, noon - 4 pm
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