Ventura
VC Caregivers Medicare Mingle, Bingo & Brews: Tuesday, July 30, 12-4pm, The Shores Bar & Restaurant, Oxnard
Aetna and The Shores Bar & Restaurant are hosting Medicare Mingle, Bingo & Brews at Bill Kracht’s Shores Restaurant located on Harbor Boulevard at Fifth Street in Oxnard.
“Think of this event as Edutainment and an opportunity to hang out with like-minded people who enjoy a good game of bingo and a brew,” said Executive Director Tammy Glenn of CAREGIVERS: Volunteers Assisting the Elderly in Ventura County. Aetna’s own Carlos Arguello and Vanessa Lim will be calling the ball while dropping some great information about Medicare in general while highlighting benefits of Aetna.
“Aetna is bringing a ton of cool prizes and I doubt anyone will leave empty-handed,” said Debbie Lasley, volunteer engagement coordinator for CAREGIVERS. “Our organization also needs volunteers to serve the surrounding areas. If you have an hour to give, you can make a big difference in the life of a homebound senior. We have a lot of fun together and so many of our volunteers make friendships that last a lifetime.”
Volunteers get their first round for free, otherwise, registration is $10 at the door and includes coffee, tea and water. The Shores has a great menu with custom cocktails designed just for this event.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot in advance, email [email protected], or come early to make sure you have a seat.
Ventura Music Festival: July 25-28, Multiple venues
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), Friday, July 26, 7:00- 9:00pm
Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Road.
www.venturamusicfestival.org/events
Open House Tours at the Dudley Museum: Sunday, August 4th from 1 to 4 p.m.
Open house tours of the 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum. We will also have a visit from the Attic Bebes antique doll collectors and restorers. Admission is free. The museum is located at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood Streets (197 N. Ashwood). For information call (805) 642-3345 or visit dudleyhouse.org.
C.A.R.L. 24th Annual Pet Parade: Sunday, August 18, from 10am – 3pm. Ventura Harbor Village
Gather your family and furry best friend and head over to beautiful Ventura for the Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.)’s the 24th Annual Pooch Parade! Join C.A.R.L. and its adoptable rescue dogs for a day of fun in the sun. This year’s theme is “Fun, Sun, Sand, and Supporting Rescue Dogs!” And if you’re inclined, dress yourself and your pup up in the most fun beach inspired wear you can find! Visit poochparade.org for updates. Interested in being a vendor or an event sponsor? Contact Sheila at [email protected].
Ventura Land Trust Wild Scenic Film Festival: Sat., Aug 24, 5-10pm, Ventura County Credit Union Headquarters
Tickets: https://www.venturalandtrust.org/wild-scenic-film-festival
Two new trails have opened on the west side of Harmon Canyon (109 & 110). Be sure to watch for rattlesnakes, protect yourself with sun block and carry plenty of water since it gets quite warm on the trails in the summer. The Mariano Rancho Preserve is planned to open to the public in 2025. https://www.venturalandtrust.org/marianoranchopreserve
Ventura Harbor Village: DJ Bennett, June 29-August 24, 1-4pm
Join DJ Bennett every Saturday on the seaside promenade stage. Enjoy a mix of recent Top 40 hits, family-friendly pop throwbacks, and timeless old school funk and R&B that will keep you dancing all afternoon. venturaharborvillage.com/events. Free
Aloha Beach Festival: Sat- Sun, Aug 31-Sept 1, Surfer’s Point/Promenade Park
www.alohabeachfestival.us
Olivas Adobe House Tours: Every Sunday in July and August
The Olivas Adobe historic site features the original two-story adobe home of Don Raymundo Olivas built in 1847. Celebrating Ventura’s Rancho and Latino heritage. Located at 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura. House tours are $5 for Adults and $3 for children and Seniors. More Information is available at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/648/Olivas-Adobe-Historical-Park.
Ongoing:
Social Golf Club
Actively recruiting new members Men’s golf club. Set Tee times a year in advance for every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 different courses in Ventura County. https://challengersgolfclub.com
Ventura Senior Men’s Group – First and Third Tuesdays each month: 11:30am – 1:30pm – Poinsettia Pavilion.
Any man who considers himself in the “senior” category (and many who don’t) might benefit from a visit to the Ventura Senior Men’s Group. Buffet luncheon with interesting speakers and good friends. Your first lunch is free. We talk about everything except religion and politics. Eligible to all men 50 plus. Call Tom at 805-657-1071 for more information or visit VSMG.net to find out who our speakers will be.
Play Bridge: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 12:30pm.
ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games. All levels of play, and we will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are available. Tuesday, Wed and Thursday games are held at Temple Beth Torah, Foothill & Kimball Rd, Ventura. Every Saturday at the Ventura Townhouse. For additional info visit our website at www.vcbridge.org. Contact Rose at [email protected].
Ventura County Philatelic Society: First and third Monday’s each month – 7:30pm.
Church of the Foothills, Ventura. For more information, visit https://venturacountyphilatelicsoc.org.
Beach Cleanup: First Saturday of every month – 8:30 -10:30am.
Meet your neighbors and help keep our beach looking fresh. Hosted by Pierpont Beach Community Council in partnership with Surfrider. Meet up at the end of Seward near the beach. (1140 S Seward St). Arrive any time during the timeframe. Fun for the whole family! Supplies provided – BYO water.
Ojai:
10th Annual Mountain Film On-Tour: Saturday, September 21, Ojai Valley School (Lower Campus Sports Field). Gates open at 5 pm – Films start at 7:15 pm
VLC celebrates 25 years of work at the Ojai Meadows Preserve! Bring your blankets and low-back chairs and join the festivities on the field at Ojai Valley School’s Lower Campus Sports Field for another fantastic year of films and fun! Experience the beauty of nature, the thrill of wild adventures, and the power of environmental storytelling through a carefully curated selection of films from the Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride. ovlc.org/mountainfilm
Make it a weekend – Friday, September 20, at Under the Open Sky—a locally sourced farm-to-table dinner by Seasons Catering with live music, a photo booth, beer, wine, a virtual auction, and a paddle raise at our historic Ventura River Steelhead Preserve. When the sun sets, we will enjoy a collection of films selected for this special event that will not be shown on Saturday night.
https://ovlc.org/events
Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) exhibition: 1130 State Street.
The Lady Leslie and Lord Paul Ridley-Tree Collection, July 7 – November 3. www.sbma.net.
– Performance of Carrot Revolution: Saturday, July 20, 3 pm, McCormick Gallery
The Music Academy of the West’s Arancia Quartet, made up of 2024 String Quartet Seminar fellows Miyabi Henriksen, violin; Steven Song, violin; Sheng-Chieh Jason Lan, viola; Shijie Ma, cello perform Gabriella Smith’s Carrot Revolution. The piece—originally commissioned by an art museum—is a patchwork of Smith’s wildly contrasting influences, unexpected juxtapositions, and intersecting planes of sound, celebrating the spirit of fresh observation. In collaboration with Music Academy of the West. Free with Museum Admission.
Ensemble Theatre – Special Event – What the Constitution Means to Me: Aug 15 -18, 33 W. Victoria Street
By Heidi Schreck, Directed by Matt Hawkins. Nominated for two Tony Awards. A Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Drama in 2019. Named Best Play of the Year by The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, Time Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, The New Yorker and more; NPR named it one of the “50 Great Pop Culture Moments” of 2019. Nominated for a Critics Choice Award, a PGA Award, and a DGA Award. etcsb.org. (805) 965-5400.
