Hi neighbor!

If you’re still figuring out Easter weekend, here’s a quick plan.

A free event, a few solid brunch spots, and one small neighborhood thing you’ve probably walked past without noticing.

Let’s get into it.

Local forecast via Grant @CamWX

Warm weekend ahead, with some wind

Mild temperatures in the wake of the cold front will begin to warm as we head toward the weekend. A building ridge combined with increasing offshore flow will support the development of a weak to moderate Santa Ana wind event, with periods of gusty winds likely from Thursday night through Saturday.

Quieter conditions return next week as onshore flow redevelops. Temperatures will ease down a few degrees but are expected to remain above normal.

More local weather updates → CamWX.com

If you’re still figuring out Easter weekend, here’s one easy local event plus a few brunch spots and a couple service options.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday • 10 am - 1 pm • Community Center Park

Free, family-friendly Easter event with live music, crafts, vendors, food trucks, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Great option if you want something fun for kids without leaving Camarillo.

See everything happening at Eggstravaganza →

🥞 Easter Brunch Picks (Sunday)

If you’re doing brunch Sunday, here are a few solid local options:

👉 View more options and make reservations

⛪ Easter Services (Local Options)

Homelessness is falling in Ventura County, but the people still on the streets are often the hardest to reach. In Camarillo, numbers dropped 23%, yet most unsheltered residents have been homeless for years.

👉 See what’s actually happening behind the numbers

Camarillo just updated its rules on Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, small spaces of up to 500 sq ft carved out inside an existing home. No extra parking required, no need to add a separate bathroom. The Planning Commission approved the changes March 31st, and it heads to City Council next.

See what’s allowed under the new rules →

A few new projects are moving through the pipeline, including a major restaurant, car wash, and new tire shop.

I found my first Little Free Library while walking my newborn around the neighborhood. A small wooden box sat along the sidewalk, filled with children’s books. It felt like a small, unexpected find.

Turns out there are 43 of them scattered around Camarillo.

One local resident asked for hers as a 40th birthday gift nearly five years ago. Since then, it has filled up with everything from popular fiction to kids’ books, along with the occasional surprise. “I once found a book all about curing toenail fungus in there,” she said. She describes the library as something simple that helps make the neighborhood feel a little more connected.

Another is called the Aloha Library, inspired by her husband’s Hawaiian heritage and her kids’ love of reading. It went up this February and is already getting steady use, especially with a park and school nearby. “Seeing kids stop by on their way to or from the park has been really special,” she said. You can find it on Instagram at @808alohalibrary.

Not all of them are filled with books. One is entirely puzzles.

A local family started a puzzle library earlier this year, inspired by their kids and a shared love of puzzling at home. It has quickly become a spot for neighbors to swap and discover new puzzles. “There really wasn’t anywhere to exchange them,” she said. You can follow along at @adachshundpieces.

Small boxes, scattered across Camarillo. Quiet reminders that people are still willing to share something with their neighbors.

Find a Little Free Library near you →

Disco is a 1-year-old Pit Bull Terrier / Australian Shepherd mix with a big smile and even bigger personality. Having one eye doesn’t slow her down at all. She loves meeting people and is available for dog-to-dog meet and greets.

👉 See Disco’s full profile

Ventura County Animal Services is currently offering $0 adoption fees for all shelter pets, with a special need for adopters for large dogs.

Pets leave the shelter:

A $25 licensing fee applies for county residents.

👉 Get directions to meet Disco

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The Camarillo Caller is a local newsletter created by Camarillo resident Gabrielle Ridgeway.