Southeast Ventura County YMCA

The new board will support the mission and goals of the Simi YMCA and the Southeast Ventura County YMCA and function as ambassadors for both.

The gala looked back on the YMCA's 60 years beginning when Western movie star Joel McCrea and his wife, Frances, donated part of their ranch between Thousand Oaks and Moorpark that would later become the Conejo Valley Family YMCA.

The festival features over 20 fall and Halloween-themed decorated car trunks where YMCA childcare staff pass out candy.

Co-founded by Connie and Steve Ballmer, Ballmer Group funds organizations and leaders that help children, especially those born into poor families, with economic mobility.

Proceeds from the evening benefit Southeast Ventura County YMCA programs.

Adventure Guides is for parents and their children (ages 5-11).

Kick-off meetings are scheduled for the Southeast Ventura County YMCA's three Youth & Government Model Legislature & Court delegation programs.

"Safety Around Water" provides water safety and basic swimming skills to children ages 5 to 13 with little or no water experience.

This year, the YMCA will be celebrating its 60th year serving the community.

Session dates are from July 29 to August 31 with lessons held during the late afternoon and early evening.