Ojai Day 2022 will bring locally infused arts and entertainment, vendors, activities and fun for the whole family is coming to Libbey Park on Saturday, October 15. Applications are now open for Ojai Valley vendors, non-profits, and educational groups wishing to participate in this annual event that captures the spirit of our community. Application packets are available to download here.
The Ojai Recreation Department’s Annual Open House is right around the corner! Join us for a fun-filled day on Saturday, May 21, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Sarzotti Park, 510 Park Road. The free community event will showcase many of the department’s offerings and include program demonstrations. Instructors will be on-site to answer questions about the programs and staff can assist with summer registrations. Activities will include informational booths, raffle giveaways, 5-A-Side awards,
The City recognized Arbor Day and our designation as a Tree City, USA, on April 29, 2022, with the planting of a California Sycamore Tree in Libbey Park. Special thanks to our partners at Ojai Trees for donating the tree and supporting this event, and to Chumash Elder Julie Tumamait-Stenslie for offering a traditional Chumash blessing. Mayor ProTem Randy Haney shared our Arbor Day proclamation, which you can read here. While Ojai is clearly a city of trees,
Applications are now being accepted from City of Ojai and Ojai Valley residents for the following volunteer positions, for four-year terms:
Building Appeals Board Member (must be City residents)
Historic Preservation Commissioner
Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Planning Commissioner
The deadline to apply is Friday, May 13, 2022.
At its April 12, 2022 meeting, the Ojai City Council determined that two portable, emergency message trailers would better serve the Ojai community in case of disaster without the negative impacts of a permanent emergency message board. This decision follows extensive community outreach in which more than 700 people survey participants shared their thoughts and nearly 200 commented on a variety of platforms.
The portable trailers would be used for emergency messages only.