Janet Bergamo

The 33rd Annual Piru Christmas Parade will be on its way Saturday, December 11th, at noon. Grand Marshal Janet Bergamo will start the parade. Immediately following will be our post parade celebration at Piru Depot.

Janet Bergamo moved to Piru with her family in 1973 because of the quiet, rural feel of the community, which is still close to her native Los Angeles. She has served on the Piru Neighborhood Council so often and for so long that no one is sure how many years she spent standing up for Piru.

For nearly 20 years, Bergamo taught elementary music in Fillmore Unified School District. The most important part of the program was the band, but singing was a part whenever possible.

Three years ago, Mrs. Bergamo left the band program to become a third grade teacher at Mountain Vista School in north Fillmore, and this year returned to Piru School in the classroom instead of the band room. Music is not forgotten in her classroom.

When there is spare time, Mrs. Bergamo plays the ‘cello with various ensembles and orchestras in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, reads, visits the barn to see the horses, and enjoys her grandson. Her husband, John, is retired from his musical career and teaching job at California Institute of the Arts. Her daughter Padu lives and works in Ventura.

We the Piru Neighborhood Council board members appreciate all that Janet Bergamo has done for Piru Community.
Come enjoy live music with Dan Torres and the New Piru River Band, also DJ Paul Viaz, great food,Elva's BBQ tri tip , Poncho's Restaurant, TJ's Tacos,Adriana's Tamales, Railway Cafe, Watz up Doggie and more. Cash prizes Horseshoe Tournament, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Piru M.A.D Youth games booth, Relay for Life, Fundraiser Fillmore High School Band.

Non food vendors needed, for information call (805) 804 7520 or email piruneighborhoodcouncil@yahoo.com