The Agora Foundation

10/06/2026

The Agora Foundation Free Community Seminar Series - Foundations of Our Republic - Join us this Monday, October 12, from 12:00-1:00PM at the Kent Hall Conference Room at Ojai's City Hall - 111 West Santa Ana - as we read and discussion the Declaration of Independence. We will carefully explore these political works through weekly Monday lunchtime meetings. No experience necessary and all are welcome. www.agorafoundation.org.

09/21/2026

Join The Agora Foundation this Saturday, September 26, from 12:00-1:30PM online as we discuss the first few chapters of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Braiding Sweetgrass is a profound exploration of human connection to the natural world. As a botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Kimmerer blends Indigenous ecological philosophy with Western scientific knowledge, revealing how plants and animals are our oldest teachers, possessing their own gifts and languages. Visit www.agorafoundation.org/current-seminars for all of the details and register as our guest.

09/10/2026

Dear Ojai,

View the Ojai Chautauqua Panel video:
The Future of Ojai - Our Rising Generation -
Are we planning thoughtfully for the youth of the valley?
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Full information and future events at www.agorafoundation.org.
Special thanks to the Ojai Valley Museum for hosting the event.

https://youtu.be/nTFrmnv7YSs

The Future of Ojai - Our Rising Generation -Are we planning though...

08/28/2026

This Sunday, August 30, 4:30-6:30PM at the Ojai Valley Museum, The Agora Foundation is continuing its free Ojai Chautauqua panel series:

The Future of Ojai - Our Rising Generation
Are we planning thoughtfully for the youth of the valley?

The goal of the project is to bring together knowledgeable and varied points of view in the spirit of learning, shared inquiry, and civil discourse. When we plan for Ojai’s future, how do we directly include the voices of our young people? What are their biggest concerns? What excites and inspires them? What do they most value about living in Ojai and want to protect? What would they like to see changed? Is our current education system preparing them for the current world? These questions and more will be addressed by a panel of local high school students and recent graduates from our public and private schools. We invite you to join us, and bring your questions, as we consider what is most essential for Ojai’s sustainable future.

This panel is free and open to the community. The event will be recorded and seating is limited. www.futureofojai.org See less

08/10/2026

Join the Agora Foundation this Saturday, August 15, from 12:00-1:30PM online as we discuss the first few chapters of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Braiding Sweetgrass is a profound exploration of human connection to the natural world. As a botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Kimmerer blends Indigenous ecological philosophy with Western scientific knowledge, revealing how plants and animals are our oldest teachers, possessing their own gifts and languages. Visit www.agorafoundation.org/current-seminars for all of the details and register as our guest.

08/03/2026

Beginning September 9, 2026, The Agora Foundation is offering a Wednesday evening online series on an Introduction to Buddhism: Theravada and Mahayana Traditions. "Though one may conquer a thousand times a thousand men in battle, yet he indeed is the noblest victor who conquers himself." Visit www.agorafoundation.org/intro-buddhism-online-intensive for full details and to register. Scholarships are available.

07/31/2026

Join the Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council for their next public event:

Insurance for Wildfire-Prepared Homes
Wednesday, August 5 - 3:00-5:00PM
St. Thomas Aquinas Church - 185 St. Thomas Dr. Ojai CA 93023

Free to the community.

Join insurance experts to learn about California's changing insurance market and what it means for Ojai homeowners.

What you will learn:
How insurance companies assess risk from wildfires,
How to communicate your home improvements to insurers,
How companies incorporate new home standards for wildfire readiness into their risk scoring.

Expert Panelists:
Tom Pratt, Delos
Andrew Engler, RockRose Risk
Jen Goodlin, Mercury Insurance
Linda Thompson, Farmers Insurance
Christopher Danch, OVFSC

Facilitated by the Agora Foundation

07/06/2026

On Saturday, August 1, The Agora Foundation is hosting Peter Rainer, film critic for The Christian Science Monitor to lead a an onsite showing and conversation on the film - Days and Nights in the Forest by Satyajit Ray. Visit www.agorafoundation.org/current-seminars for all of the details and to register. Partial scholarships are available.

06/30/2026

On Saturday, July 11, the Agora Foundation will begin an online series studying the essential texts of Mahatma Gandhi. His many writings describe challenges he faced, his religious views, his political will, and the evolution of his ideas. The first event will take place from 12:00-2:00PM and all are welcome as our guests. Visit www.agorafoundation.org/current-seminars for all of the details.

06/15/2026

Great Books and Great Conversations - a summer of reading, reflection, and rapport - The Agora Foundation - Welcome to summer! We have added many events to our online and onsite offerings, and hope to see you this season as we read and discuss the greatest works of the east and the west. View all of our offerings here - https://conta.cc/4vRbng4