"When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. — You have to do something." — John Lewis

Tag: Ojai Local

  • Upcoming Events

    Upcoming Events

  • Write for Democracy

    We’re seeing real momentum in elections across the country, with a clear shift toward Democrats—but this is NOT the time to get comfortable.

    Wins don’t happen on their own. They happen because people show up and put in the work.

    Now is the moment to act

    👉 Join a postcard party
    👉 Sign up for phone banking
    👉 Get involved in voter outreach

    Let’s reach the people who didn’t vote last time and make sure every voice is heard.
    Stay focused. Stay energized. Let’s get it done. Write for Democracy
    Every first Wednesday of the month.
    St Andrews Episcopal Church 5pm-6:30pm
    Next session May 6th.

    "We Can Do It" Lunchbox with postcards by the pool

  • Town Hall with US House Representative Salud Carbajal

    Join us too for a Town Hall with our US House Representative Salud Carbajal on Saturday, March 21st, 2.30 – 3.30pm at the Matilija Campus Cafeteria.

    If you can’t make it in person, you can also join by ZOOM. All are welcome!

  • Coffee and Conversation with Steve Bennett

    Our California State Assemblymember Steve Bennett will be in town this Saturday. Enjoy a cup of coffee and share your thoughts regarding state, local and legislative issues that affect the community. Learn what is happening across the 38th Assembly district and what services are available to you.

    Saturday, March 7, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

    Matilija Cafeteria

    RSVP here.

  • Rally at the “Y” in Ojai Every Tuesday and Friday 5:00-5:30 PM

    Rally at the "Y" in Ojai Every Tuesday and Friday 5:00-5:30 PM We are the only ones who can save US

  • Are We Sliding Toward Autocracy?

    Are We Sliding Toward Autocracy?
    A Talk from the Perspective of a Centenarian

    Born one hundred years ago, W. Michael Blumenthal has had a storied career at the
    top echelons of national and international institutions, including three Presidential
    administrations. He fled Nazi Germany with his family in 1939, coming to the US
    after World War II. Here, he  embarked on a remarkable career that included
    academia, business and public service. Highlights include serving as Chairman and
    CEO of two Fortune 100 companies, senior economic advisor and trade negotiator
    in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and Secretary of the Treasury in the
    Carter administration.
    Mr. Blumenthal draws from personal experience as a victim of an autocratic
    government, a refugee and immigrant, and first-hand knowledge of other
    authoritarian regimes. He played a major role in the negotiations for the re-
    establishment of US-China relations and was the last Cabinet-level officer to meet
    with the Shah of Iran before his government fell.
    In 1997 Mr. Blumenthal became the founding director of the Jewish Museum of
    Berlin where he served until 2014. His opinion piece on the threat to democracy
    recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal.

    Tuesday, March 17, 2026
    5:00 – 6:00 PM
    Ojai Retreat
    160 Besant Road, Ojai
    Sponsored by Indivisible Ojai Valley, a volunteer-led, grassroots group dedicated to
    promoting civic participation and for justice, sustainability, and equality.
    Link to event details on website
    Admission is free, but donations to Indivisible Ojai Valley are welcome.