Happy Spring!  Hope you are finding time to garden.  

Need to reach me?  Send an email to: ljhaynes@ucdavis.edu or
call my cell phone, (805) 320-4134. 

We need your volunteer hours posted!  I was reviewing volunteer hours and noticed that several volunteers have yet to post hours for this year.  I’ve seen these volunteers in the gardens and at events.  They are doing good work.  Please take time to post your hours.  These numbers help to plan and coordinate future activities.

Searching for research assistants?  If you are interested in assisting with research projects, please send me your availability.  Farm Advisors often need help on short notice (one week in advance) to support research efforts.  I would like to create a list of willing workers interested in research projects.  Can you help me?  If so, email me which days work best for your schedule.  Advisors typically need volunteer assistance in the morning hours from 9-noon.        

Do you like scavenger hunts?  If so, here is an opportunity for you to learn more about the V.C. Master Gardener Program’s external (seen by the public) and internal (where you post your volunteer hours) websites.  If you decide to answer these questions use one email message with an html link for each answered question.  Thank you and enjoy!    

• Can you locate volunteer venues on the external website?  When you find the location - How many volunteer venues are listed? 
• Where are the links to resources?  How many links are listed? 
• Can you find Pest Management - IPM link?  If yes, link to the site and tell me the four boxed categories listed on the front page of the IPM website? 
• Can you find the standing committees roster on the internal website?  If yes, who is the Executive Committee Secretary? 
• Can you find the new California Gardening website?  If so, can you then locate how to grow vegetables?  I will need you to now find how many hours of sunlight are suggested for a vegetable garden? 
• Can you find how to schedule a speaker on the external website?  
• Can you tell me the date and cost for the next Mastering Your Home Garden workshop?  Where is the flyer/registration information located?  

If you answer all of the questions correctly, your name will entered in special drawing for FREE spot in the MG Home and Garden workshop scheduled in November 2012.     

General Information:

• The mission of the Master Gardener Program?  To enhance the well-being of people, plants, and the environment through science-based gardening education and community outreach.   
• Who provides leadership in the Master Gardener Program?  The Master Gardener Advisor and the Program Coordinator in partnership with the Executive Committee members and the lead volunteers.
• Link to Executive Committee Roster –

http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6578&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed 

Earn volunteer hours talking about why you became a Master Gardener!  We need your assistance and here is the list of opportunities for community service.  These activities directly align with the mission and goals of the Master Gardener Program.  Hope you can help us!    

Earth Day in Thousand Oaks on April 28^th from 10am to 4pm.  We need two or three volunteers for two shifts – 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 1:15 pm to 4:30 pm.  Contact Lois Shoemaker at loiss105@gmail.com or (805) 522-4683.

Ojai Garden Tour – The tour includes five homes and will be held from     9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 12^th.  We need five or more volunteers for two shifts 9:30 am to 1 pm & 12:30 pm to 4 pm.  Orientation for home tours is scheduled on Tuesday May 8^th at the Ojai Chamber of Commerce office.  For more information, contact Cathy at (805) 320-1686 or cepharaoh@yahoo.com   

Teach Ventura County Veterans how-to Grow Giant Pumpkins!!!

Barbara Hill, Approved Site Lead, is facilitating a Pumpkin Giant Growing Contest with the staff and residents of the Veterans Home.  She is forming teams and needs the support of 3 to 4 Master Gardeners to work with these teams.  MG will mentor a team through the process of growing the pumpkins.  The soil has been prepared and is ready for planting.  Seeds will be provided and instructions given on how-to grow pumpkins.  The mentoring MG for each team will need to do a little digging, interpret instructions, share expertise, and make it a fun project.  Hours are flexible.  Barbara is available to provide support as need to mentoring MG.  However, she will not lead a group.  This is great opportunity for the Vets to grow pumpkins.  If you are interested in supporting this effort, contact Barbara at qbarbhill@aol.com or (805) 443-2073.

Continuing Education Opportunities:

Location and registration information is available on the MG website.   

Camarillo Speakers’ Series – Every Wednesday until 4/25/2012

MG Lead for series is Linda Owens - llowens2@verizon.net

Goebel Speakers’ Series in TO – 4^th Saturday from 6/23 to 9/22/2012

MG Lead is Peggy Ellis – getpellis@yahoo.com

Ojai Speakers’ Series – 2^nd Saturday from 4/14 to 10/13/2012

MG Lead is Robin Graham –stuartgraham@att.net

Simi Valley Speakers’ Series – Every Tuesday from 5/1 to 6/12/2012

Register on MG website and each class cost $5.00 (pay at the door)  

MG Leads are: Joe Santos – ezmail63@yahoo.com ; Lois Shoemaker – loiss105@gmail.com and Judy Anderson – anderson9874@sbcglobal.net

Certified Master Gardeners receive continuing education hours for attending these sessions.  Trainees are welcome to attend sessions, sorry no volunteer hours.  Registration is required!

Mastering Your Home Garden Workshop is scheduled at the Hansen Agricultural Center on Saturday May 19^th from 8:15 am to noon.  Master Gardeners may attend at a reduce rate of $5.00.  Certified Master Gardeners in attendance will receive three hours of continuing education.  Trainees are welcome to attend, but, time spent in sessions does not count towards required volunteer hours.  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, contact Charleen Siegler at fauxnombre1@msn.com or (805) 984-1947 or Nancy Lindsay at nancyllindsay@verizon.net or (805) 987-0201.

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Special VC County Fair Announcement!!!

We need your help for the annual Ventura County Fair Exhibit

This year’s theme is

Rides, Ribbons, and Rodeos

(Fair is scheduled from August 1-12)

   As you may know, we usually win 1^st or 2^nd prize for our display.  

WE WANT THE BLUE RIBBON!

We are planning to grow all of our own plant material so we need                                     your help in the following ways:

Manpower to make the display components, assembling succulent wreaths,picture framed succulents displays, (fair workshops)
Loaning hardscape items for exhibit
Help transporting and setting up the exhibit on Tuesday, Wednesday July 24, 25. Help teardown the display Monday, August 13

Entries

For you Artsy types please think about putting together an entry.

The exhibit will have a judging table with the different displays.

Think 'found art'.  Shop your garage, the back shelves of the closet and kitchen for containers and go to it.  Whimsy is the name of the game.  All entries will be returned.  We would also like assorted flowering perennials and annuals in attractive containers entries.

Hardscape

Cement umbrella stands, saw horses, easels and hobby horse.

 Plant material donations

Succulent cuttings, we will need flats of Sedum, Baby's Breath, low growing compact ground covers. If you could grow a flat, that's terrific. 

If not, give us your cuttings or starts and we will grow the flat.
Peruvian Lily plugs & Hollyhocks in gallon containers
Canna tubers
Assorted herbs
Baskets planted with flowers & Potted Morning Glories & Geraniums Cowboy hats & boots
For more information contact: Nancy Nasalroad at n.nazrd@live.com or Charleen Siegler at fauxnombre1@msn.com

 Thank you in advance for your support!!!

Special Ventura County Fair Exhibit Edition – See attachment

 From the MG Program Coordinator: Need to reach me?  Send an email to: ljhaynes@ucdavis.edu or call my cell phone, (805) 320-4134. 

Celebrating the birth of grandchildren, the following Master Gardener became a grandparent.  If you would like your information included in the weekly update, just send your facts.  Send the name of your new grandchild and birthplace to: ljhaynes@ucdavis.edu 

Stacy Plasch is a grandmother for the first time to Knox Johnston.  He was born on Jan 18th inVentura.  He’s a cutie with big blue eyes and thinks his grandma is pretty funny.  Congratulations Stacy!

Earn volunteer hours talking about the reason you became a Master Gardener! We need your assistance and here is the list of opportunities for community service.  These activities directly align with the mission and goals of the Master Gardener Program.  Hope you can help us!    

Earth Day in Thousand Oaks on April 28^th from 10am to 4pm.  We need two or three volunteers for two shifts – 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 1:15 pm to 4:30 pm.  Contact Lois Shoemaker at loiss105@gmail.com or (805) 522-4683.

Earth Day in Camarillo on April 21^st from 10am to 4pm.  We need two or three volunteers for two shifts 9:30 am to 1 pm & 12:30 pm to 4 pm.  Contact David at hibbits@vcnet.com or (805) 482-2580.

Celebrate Garden Month at the Ventura County Government Center in the Hall of Administration from April 17^th to April 27^th.  Community Service days are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11 am to 1pm. Contact Nancy Nasalroad at n.nazrd@live.com

Ventura Garden Tour - The tour includes eight homes and will be held from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 5^th.  Contact Susan at (805) 415- 7661 or susancrespi@yahoo.com 

Ojai Garden Tour – The tour includes five homes and will be held from     9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 12^th.  We need five or more volunteers for two shifts 9:30 am to 1 pm & 12:30 pm to 4 pm.  Orientation for home tours is scheduled on Tuesday May 8^th at the Ojai Chamber of Commerce office.  For more information, contact Cathy at (805) 320-1686 or cepharaoh@yahoo.com   

Simi in the Garden Community Garden’s Grand Opening will be held on Sunday April 22 at 1636 Sinaloa Road in Simi Valley.  MG Trainee Joe Santos will coordinate volunteers for this effort.  If you are interested in helping, contact Joe directly at ezmail63@yahoo.com

Continuing Education Opportunities:

Location and registration information is available on the MG website.   

Camarillo Speakers’ Series – Every Wednesday until 4/25/2012

MG Lead for series is Linda Owens - llowens2@verizon.net

Goebel Speakers’ Series in TO – 4^th Saturday from 6/23 to 9/22/2012

MG Lead is Peggy Ellis – getpellis@yahoo.com

Ojai Speakers’ Series – 2^nd Saturday from 4/14 to 10/13/2012

MG Lead is Robin Graham –stuartgraham@att.net

Simi Valley Speakers’ Series – Every Tuesday from 5/1 to 6/12/2012

Register on MG website and each class cost $5.00 (pay at the door)  

MG Leads are: JoeSantos, ezmail63@yahoo.com; Lois Shoemaker, loiss105@gmail.com ; Judy Anderson – anderson9874@sbcglobal.net

Certified Master Gardeners receive continuing education hours for attending sessions.  Trainees are welcome to attend sessions, sorry no volunteer hours.  Registration is required!

Mastering Your Home Garden Workshop is scheduled at the Hansen Agricultural Center on Saturday May 19^th from 8:15 am to noon.  Master Gardeners may attend at a reduce rate of $5.00.  Certified Master Gardeners in attendance will receive three hours of continuing education  Trainees are welcome to attend as well.  But, your time spent in sessions does not count towards required volunteer hours.  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, contact Charleen Siegler at fauxnombre1@msn.com or (805) 984-1947 or Nancy Lindsay at nancyllindsay@verizon.net or (805) 987-0201.

Ventura Vets plan to grow tomatoes and they need our help to secure 15 black nursery containers and cages for tomato seedlings.  Barbara has plenty of seeds.  If you have cages to loan, contact Barbara directly at (805) 443-2073 or qbarbhill@aol.com 

Teach Ventura County Veterans how-to Grow Pumpkins!!!

Barbara Hill, Approved Site Lead is facilitating a Pumpkin Growing Contest with the staff and residents of the Veterans Home.  She is forming teams and needs the support of 3 to 4 Master Gardeners to work with these teams.  MG will mentor a team through the process of growing the pumpkins.  The soil has been prepared and is ready for planting.  Seeds provided and instructions on how-to grow pumpkins.  The mentoring MG for each team will need to do a little digging, interpret instructions, share expertise, and make it a fun project.  Hours are flexible and one meeting will be held to get organized.  Barbara is available to provide support as need to mentoring MG.  However she will not lead a team.  This is great opportunity for the Vets to grow pumpkins.  If you are interested in supporting this worthwhile effort, contact Barbara at qbarbhill@aol.com or (805) 443-2073.

MG Hands-On Garden Training Program for the Class of 2012

Hansen Agricultural Center (HAC)

Vegetable Garden Co-Leads – Juan Hernandez, Kathryn Estomo, and Velma Womack

Hands-on photographer: Sally Kosoff – sallyakosoff@aol.com

View pictures: https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=695

Cut Flower Garden Lead – Kim Herren

Hands-on photographer: Patti Handfinger – fingerprintz2000@yahoo.com

View pictures: https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=697

Propagation Group Lead – Kathleen Diermier

Hands-on photographer: Jeff Dodson – jefferseed@gmail.com

View pictures:  https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=696

Camarillo Ranch House

Butterfly Garden Lead - Chuck Andrews

Hands-on photographer: Barbara Wilsey – wilseyb@verizon.net  

View pictures:  https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=698

Channel Island Marine Center & Native Garden

Native Garden Leads - Norma Hogan and Freda Massaro

Hands-on photographer:  Kelli Green – mrsgreenjeans360@gmail.com

View pictures:  https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=692

Earths Academy in Newbury Park

Succulents and Tolerant Garden - Cathy Lewis 

Hands-on photographer: SteveSchwaiger – ashrammastergardener@yahoo.com

View pictures: https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=694

Goebel Center in Thousand Oaks

True Colors California Garden - Laurel Ford, Maryrose Caspray, and Ruth Lee

Hands-on photographer: Barbara Morse – morseb@mac.com

View pictures:  https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=693

Ojai Valley Half-Moon Community Garden

Vegetable Garden Co-Leads – Charles Duncan, Robin Graham, and Gene Volkerding  

Hands-on photographer: Simone Patterson– citrusbaroness@me.com

View pictures: https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=688

Happy Gardening!

From the MG Program Coordinator: Need to reach me?  Send an email to: ljhaynes@ucdavis.edu or call my cell phone, 320-4134 Monday through Friday, during working hours from 9 am to 5 pm.   

April is Volunteer Recognition Month: Thank you for all you do to support the Master Gardener program.  We are fortunate to have so many talented and devoted community service minded volunteers.

Master Gardeners in the News!

MG Executive Committee Chairperson Chuck Andrews will be inducted to the Ventura County Educators’ Hall of Fame on Saturday June 23 at the Four Points Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort.  Chuck Andrews an accomplished educator and served as a teacher and counselor in the Conejo Unified School district during his 36 year career.  Chuck won Teacher of the Year for the State of California (1972),County ofVentura (1972 and 1982), and California Counselor of the Year (1992).  Congratulations Chuck and thank you for sharing your expertise with the University ofCalifornia Master Gardener program.

Article and picture of Chuck featured in Thousand Oaks edition of Acorn, pages 38-39. Link:http://www.toacorn.com/pageview/pages/2012-03-22

Janet Sklar was re-certified as a "Consulting Rosarian" for the American Rose Society.  She was required to attend a seminar inRiverside on March 10, 2012, for 6 hours of class time covering chemical safety, pests, and diseases of roses, (IPM), irrigation, Nutrients, Fertilizers and Soils among other topics.  She also received the ARS Bronze Medal for volunteer service to the Ventura Rose Society. 

Celebrating the birth of grandchildren, the following Master Gardeners became grandparents, if you would like your information included in the weekly update, please send me the facts.  Send the   name of your new grandchild and birthplace to: ljhaynes@ucdavis.edu 

Great Grandmother Pat Ellis welcomed her 2^nd great grandchild James Thomas born on Mar. 16, 6:10 AM.  He arrived 5 wks early, but doing well.  She calls him her a little peanut.

Computer Training Opportunities - Would you like to augment your computer skills, but don’t know where to start?  The following link - provides contact information for adult schools, park and recreation districts, senior centers, libraries, commercial training centers, colleges, and universities that provide computer and software training classes. Classes cover such topics as computer hardware operation, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation programs, database programs, e-mail software, Internet browsers, and photo, and graphic software. These classes are offered all throughout Ventura County, so you should be able to find a class of interest near you. Online training classes are also available.  Class hours vary making it easy to find classes that fit your schedule. The costs of most classes are modest, especially those held at senior centers, libraries and adult schools. To enhance your learning experience, pick a class well suited to your level of expertise.  For questions on computer training opportunities, contact Bill Marlatt at bmarlatt@aol.com.

Westlake Village Garden Tour, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday April 29, 2012.  Master Gardener graduate Elda Bielanski has created an information table for the five garden tour locations.  Tables will include MG event flyers, Asian Citrus Psyllid bookmarks, helpline cards, and 2013 MG training class fact sheet.  Ticket price for this event is $20.00 per person and under 12 free.  You can purchase tickets by phone at (805) 496-0316 or online with a credit card at www.westlakevillagegardenclub.com  Garden tours do not count towards required continuing education hours, but are a wonderful way for us to share UC science-based gardening information.

Continuing Education Opportunities:

Citrus Pruning and Care Workshop - Master Gardeners Carol Piros and Diane Ross will lead a workshop on the topic of pruning and caring for citrus on Thursday April 5^th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at Hansen Agricultural Center.  Certified Master Gardeners will receive 2.0 hours of continuing education and trainees are welcome to attend, (sorry no volunteer hours for this activity).  If you plan to attend, register by Monday April 2, 2012. 

Register at: http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=8215

Scheduled Garden Talks given by VCMGs:  

Location for speakers’ series is available where you register for the session.

Camarillo Speakers’ Series – Every Wednesday from 4/4 to 4/25/2012

• Master Gardener Co-Leads for the series – Support speakers and greet attendees.
  • Suzanne Osgood – scottymom@roadrunner.com 
  • Linda Owens – llowens2@verizon.net
• Register on MG website and attend at no cost 

Goebel Speakers’ Series in TO – 4^th Saturday from 6/23 to 9/22/2012

• Master Gardener Lead for the series – Support speakers and greet attendees.
  • Peggy Ellis – getpellis@yahoo.com
• Register on MG website and attend at no cost 

Ojai Speakers’ Series – 2^nd Saturday from 4/14 to 10/13/2012

• Master Gardener Lead for the series – Support speakers and greet attendees.
• Robin Graham – stuartgraham@att.net
• Register on MG website and attend at no cost 

Simi Valley Speakers’ Series – Every Tuesday from 5/1 to 6/12/2012

• Master Gardener Co-Leads for the series – Support speakers and greet attendees.
  • JoeSantos– ezmail63@yahoo.com
  • Lois Shoemaker – loiss105@gmail.com
  • Judy Anderson – anderson9874@sbcglobal.net
  • Register on MG website and each class cost $5.00 (pay at the door)  

Certified Master Gardeners receive continuing education hours for attending sessions.  Trainees are welcome to attend sessions, sorry no volunteer hours.  Registration is required!

Lotusland Tour and Continuing Education Opportunity

A special Lotusland Tour for Ventura Master Gardeners scheduled on Wednesday May 16, 2012.  Certified Master Gardeners will receive 2 hours of CE & Trainees are welcome to attend.  Lotusland is in the southern part of Santa   Barbara.  The guided tour starts at 10:00 am, we should be there by 9:30 am.  The price is $35.00 per person. 
Carpooling is required!  We will meet and coordinate carpools at the Pacific View Mall at 8:45 am, behind Wood Ranch Barbeque Restaurant and next to Mimi’s.  Lotusland has limited parking and we should try for 4 people in each car. Prepayment and registration is required.  

If you reserve a spot and are unable to attend, you will be responsible for finding a replacement.  Sorry no refunds!

Register on-line: http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=8039

Make check in the amount of $35.00 and payable to “UC Regents” to: UCCE,669 County SquareDrive, Suite100,VenturaCA93003, Attn: Leah Haynes by Friday, April 6, 2012.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Earth Day in Camarillo will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday April 21 at the Camarillo Community Center.  This is a fun family event!  We need two volunteers for two shifts 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.  David Hibbits is coordinating volunteers working in the booth.  If you are interested in volunteering, contact David at hibbits@vcnet.com or (805) 482-2580.

Ventura Garden Tour - Certified Master Gardener Susan Crespi is co-chair for the Ventura Garden Tour and she needs the support of the Ventura County Master Gardeners.  The tour includes eight beautiful homes and tours will be held from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 5^th.  If you are interested in participating, contact Susan Crespi directly at (805) 415- 7661 or susancrespi@yahoo.com

Barbara Hill, Approved Site Lead is facilitating a Pumpkin Growing Contest with the staff and residents of the Veterans Home.  She is forming teams and needs the support of 3 to 4 Master Gardeners to work with these teams.  MG will mentor a team through the process of growing the pumpkins.  The soil has been prepared and is ready for planting.  Seeds provided and instructions on how-to grow pumpkins.  The mentoring MG for each team will need to do a little digging, interpret instructions, share expertise, and make it a fun project.  Hours are flexible and one meeting will be held to get organized.  Barbara is available to provide support as need to mentoring MG.  However she will not lead a team.  This is great opportunity for the Vets to grow pumpkins.  If you are interested in supporting this worthwhile effort, contact Barbara directly at qbarbhill@aol.com or 443-2073.

Hansen Agricultural Center (HAC)

Vegetable Garden Co-Leads – Juan Hernandez, Kathryn Estomo and Velma Womack

Hands-on photographer: Sally Kosoff – sallyakosoff@aol.com

View pictures: https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=695

Cut Flower Garden Lead – Kim Herren

Hands-on photographer: Patti Handfinger – fingerprintz2000@yahoo.com

View pictures:  https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=697

Propagation Group Lead – Kathleen Diermier

Hands-on photographer: Jeff Dodson – jefferseed@gmail.com

View pictures: https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=696

Ojai Valley Half-Moon Community Garden

Vegetable Garden Co-Leads – Charles Duncan, Robin Graham and Gene Volkerding  

Hands-on photographer: Simone Patterson– citrusbaroness@me.com

View pictures: https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=688

Camarillo Ranch House

Butterfly Garden Lead - Chuck Andrews

Hands-on photographer: Paul Goodman – paulr.goodman@gmail.com 

View pictures: https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=698

Channel Island Marine Center & Native Garden

Native Garden Leads - Norma Hogan and Freda Massaro

Hands-on photographer:  Kelli Green – mrsgreenjeans360@gmail.com

View pictures: https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=692

Goebel Center in Thousand Oaks

True Colors California Garden - Laurel Ford, Maryrose Caspray, and Ruth Lee

Hands-on photographer:  Barbara Morse – morseb@mac.com

View pictures:  https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=693

Earths Academy in Newbury Park

Succulents and Tolerant Garden - Cathy Lewis 

Hands-on photographer: SteveSchwaiger – ashrammastergardener@yahoo.com

View pictures: https://ucanr.org/mg/users/photoalbumview.cfm?albumnum=694

Got Questions?

Help with posting your volunteer hours or accessing MG website:

Contact Heather Johnson at dirttdiva@gmail.com 

Need information about planned MG events including the VC County Fair:

Contact Special Projects & Events Chair Nancy Nasalroad at nazrd@msn.com

Continuing Education (CE) opportunities and questions:  

Contact CE Chairs Charleen Siegler at fauxnombre@roadrunner.com or      Nancy Lindsay at nancyllindsay@verizon.net

About MG Helpline Desk schedule:

Contact Joan Brown at bennett.brown64@gmail.com or Peggy Ellis gettpellis@yahoo.com

Happy Gardening!

Would you like to augment your computer skills, but don’t know where to start?  

The following attachment provides contact information for adult schools, park and recreation districts, senior centers, libraries, commercial training centers, colleges, and universities that provide computer and software training classes. Classes cover such topics as computer hardware operation, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation programs, database programs, e-mail software, Internet browsers, and photo, and graphic software.

These classes are offered all throughout Ventura County, so you should be able to find a class of interest near you. Online training classes are also available.  Class hours vary making it easy to find classes that fit your schedule. The costs of most classes are modest, especially those held at senior centers, libraries and adult schools. To enhance your learning experience, pick a class well suited to your level of expertise.  
For questions on computer training opportunities, contact Bill Marlatt at bmarlatt@aol.com.