Satchel & Owen (two resident pugs) hosted a mutt-mingle for their canine neighbors on Wednesday, April 4th from 5:30pm-8:00pm in the Theater Gallery. The pups ran off leash and mixed-n-mingled.
Well-behaved pooches and humans (with or without dogs) arrived in droves. Lite refreshments for humans and canines were provided, as well as door prizes. This was a great opportunity to kick back, get to know your neighbors and spend some quality time with the pups.
First Fridays at the WÃV brings guests into the fun. You can paint a 12×12 space on our Forever Flag and be part of a project that creates funds for the Theater Gallery and brings everyone in the act and joy of painting.
Britten Barry and Vonder Gray teach kids at the WAV to Paint and then hunt for Easter eggs, March 31st.
The WAV was host to Craftcation’s reception Thursday evening. Craftcation produced a symposium of craft workshops at Crowne Plaza, but entertained their staff, instructors and WAV residents with refreshments and light music at the WAV Theater Gallery.
The studios of WAV Artists Larissa Strauss, Colin Gray and Anna Karakalos are featured in Los Angeles Times Home section December 30, 2011. Larissa Strauss was contacted by a LA Times freelance writer to be in an article designed to report how the artists of the WAV decorated their apartments. Larissa created a list of artists she believed fit the theme of the proposed article. LA Times staff reviewed photos submitted by artists on the list and chose who they thought would best represent their intented article. Read about the WAV, the artists, and view great photos of their studios: http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-wav-apartments-photos%2c0%2c5214651.photogallery
The WAV uses recycled carpeting. Here’s how it’s made. Visit www.napcor.com for more information.
For those who were unable to attend the “Green” Forum at the WÃV, the entire video can be seen here on the WÃV Blog!
On October 4th, Assemblymember Das Wililams provided the keynote address for the Power of Green Ventura City Council Candidates Forum sponsored by VCCOOL that was held in the WAV Theater Gallery.
The Assemblymember Williams discussed ways municipalities can help in the reduction of our carbon footprint including decreasing the amount of waste being sent to landfills, which translates to taxpayer savings.
He said city leadership can also set the tone for the future of our green economy on the local level by the policies and practices put into place.
State Assemblymember Das Williams represents part of Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley. In the Assembly Williams continues to be an outspoken environmentalist and champion for working families. 
Mr. Williams holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management, with a focus on water pollution, planning processes and land-use law from UC Santa Barbara’s Bren School of Environmental Science.
Das Williams served as a city councilman in Santa Barbara and help lead the successful efforts to expand alternative energy produced by the city to ensure that 34 percent of the city’s energy comes from renewable sources by 2012. He has continued that work since taking office in the State Assembly in December 2010.
In the Assembly he has been working with other lawmakers to help bring forth the state’s requirement to have 33 percent of California’s energy come from renewable sources by 2020.
Our next workshop is November 19th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm – Public is welcome – Free Event
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