Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County: BIG Things Are Happening at Conejo Valley Days

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is partnering with Conejo Valley Days (CVD) to create some BIG fun! Festivalgoers can help support Ventura County’s only one-to-one mentoring program for at-risk youth by visiting the 60th Annual Conejo Valley Days (May 11 through 15, Conejo Creek Park South, Thousand Oaks).

From noon to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15, BBSVC will host Conejo Valley Days’ brand new VIP Experience. VIP Experience guests will enjoy exclusive wine tastings and food sampling. Proceeds from ticket sales to VIP Experience will benefit local BBSVC mentoring programs. Tickets are $27.75 (includes general admission). Tickets are available at the Conejo Valley Days website, www.conejovalleydays.us, until sold out.

BBBSVC will also be selling kettle corn during the entire festival through California Kettle Korn with a portion of the proceeds going to BBSVC.

Big Brother Big Sisters’ kids are being encouraged to take part in CVD activities. They can participate in CVD’s annual Read & Ride program http://www.conejovalleydays.us/read, where kids can read books to earn free ride tickets. In addition, mentors who bring their BBSVC Little Brother or Little Sister receive half off CVD general admission entry tickets purchased at the gate (mentor i.d. required).

“One of the primary goals of Conejo Valley Days is to help local nonprofits raise funds for their important work,” says Mary-Catherine McBride, CVD executive director. “Big Brothers Big Sisters’ effort to connect children facing adversity with one-to-one mentors is a vital service for children throughout Ventura County.”

Stonehaus is a major sponsor of the BBSVC VIP Experience. More VIP Experience sponsorship opportunities for the BBSVC venue are available. Interested participants should contact BBSVC’s Director of Public Relations, Rene’ Solem, at 805-484-2282, ext. 110, rsolem@bbsvc.org.

CVD hours are Wednesday and Thursday, May 11 and 12, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, May 14, noon to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 15, noon to 8:00 p.m. More than 30 local nonprofit groups participate in CVD each year, raising money that is invested back into the community.

Live entertainment and hands-on exhibits are included with general admission. Entry: $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6 through 12 and free for kids 5 and under. For more information about Conejo Valley Days, call 805.498.0624 or email info@conejovalleydays.us or follow Conejo Valley Days on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ConejoValleyDays and Twitter, @CVDays60.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBSVC) has been helping youth in Ventura County and neighboring communities realize their potential for over 45 years. Facilitating more than 1,500 one-to-one mentoring relationships annually between adult or school-based volunteers and youth ages 6-21, BBSVC is committed to bringing their life- changing program to every child who needs and wants it. BBSVC is an independent 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that depends on private donors for 75% of its funding. To donate, become a mentor, or learn more about BBSVC, call (805) 484-2282 or visit www.bbsvc.org.