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City Council approves cannabis delivery permit fees

by Richard Lieberman

Cannabis has been a hot talking point in recent years with further legalisation being debated for a long time. People are becoming more informed on the different sides of cannabis and learning things about Terpenes, trichomes, and the complex biochemistry of the plant. Becoming more informed is allowing a bigger, more fact-driven debate around the issue — and it’s working. The City Council at a recent meeting adopted a resolution for new fees for cannabis delivery permits. The new fee schedule is to take effect November 1, 2019.

Until recently the ordinance approved by City Council banned all outdoor cultivation and all commercial activity. The state has mandated that “deliveries may be made to any jurisdiction in the state.” The regulation applies even if a local jurisdiction previously prohibited cannabis delivery. Ventura must comply and allow cannabis delivery within city limits. So this now means that medical marijuana patients are now able to stay in the comfort of their own homes while having their medicine such as this gods green crack strain delivered to their door, ready for whatever relief they’re consuming medical marijuana for.

The proposed ordinance has some restrictions: Delivery is permitted to residential locations only. Delivery times must be from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm only. No deliveries are allowed within 600 feet of public or private K-12 schools and will not be allowed during school hours 8:00am to 3:00 pm.

Whilst the restrictions are tight when it comes to cannabis businesses operating, it does allow for new ventures to be pursued by the market. Many are already undergoing a series of growth by utilizing seed to sale software, though for now this remains firmly in an indoor growth scenario. Distribution may have improved but there are still hurdles for these companies to face.

Other additional requirements are that dash cams be installed on each delivery vehicle, it must also be equipped with GPS and the delivery must include educational public information.

The fee schedule will aid in the recovery of cost to manage and conduct background checks by the city and permits to be renewed yearly.

New City Parking Authority established at Council Meeting

The City Council has approved a measure to create a new city department “The Parking Authority”. By a vote of 7 to 0 the council approved the measure.

The official name of the Authority is the “City of San Buenaventura Parking Authority.” The new Parking Authority will be administered by a governing board which will consist of members of the City Council. The new department will be staffed by existing city employees and no additional compensation to staffers will be offered.

There will be appointed officials for managing the department. Proposed and adopted by the city council are staffing positions of Chair which shall be the Mayor of the city, Vice-Chair will be the Deputy Mayor of the city, Executive Director position will be filled by the City Manager, Secretary position will be filled by the City Clerk, the treasurer position will be filled by the City’s Finance and Technology Director, the authority’s General Council shall be the City Attorney.

Regular meeting of the Parking Authority will occur at the regular Monday evening City Council meetings. All meetings of the Parking Authority will be open to the public and public participation is encouraged.

Pierpont Racquet Club celebrating 42 years in sports, health & fitness in the community!  

With both indoor and outdoor pools and a whirlpool there is always room for a refreshing swim and dip!

The remodeled Front Lobby is welcoming and cozy for members and guests alike!

The Pierpont Racquet Club has been busy with remodeling and improvements to their beautiful sports and fitness facility.  Nestled on 5.5 acres of lushly landscaped grounds just a 1/2 block from Ventura’s beach front promenade and the beautiful Pacific Ocean, the PRC, as it’s known by its members, is a friendly home away from home, where members come to exercise, relax and enjoy their leisure time among friends.

You may have thought the Pierpont Racquet Club is just about Racquet Sports, but in addition to championship tennis courts, it is a multi-use facility that has Indoor & Outdoor pools, a Full Facility Fitness Center, Childcare for members, massage services and health & Nutrition counseling as well as club social events as well as the newly remodeled upstairs Clubroom Event Venue!

The locker rooms are newly remodeled with a Spa feel! With showers, dry sauna, and complimentary towel service, it’s the perfect place after your workout, tennis match, or massage!

In case you haven’t been down to the Club in a long time, you really need to stop by to see all the beautiful upgrades to the amenities and facilities and consider becoming a member of the PRC family!

The Pierpont Racquet Club is also celebrating Its 42nd Birthday this October!  During the month of October, new prospective members can receive a 42% off discount on the Join Fee!
(some restrictions apply. Must be 18 or older to be eligible).

The indoor/outdoor environment of the Upper Deck Spin Studio is just right for group spin classes!

For information about membership, please contact Membership Director Kati Escallier, or come by the Club anytime to take a tour and try out the Club!

Vol. 13, No. 1 – Oct 9 – Oct 22, 2019 – Events

Events by Ana Baker

Free Adult Grief & Bereavement Support Groups held at Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 1996 Eastman Ave., Ste. 109. Call (805) 642-0239 for more information. Every Wednesday, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Free for anyone who has lost someone within the last 2 years. Receive emotional and educational support.
Free Joint Replacement Classes 2nd Monday of the Month (October 12), held from 4- 5 p.m. Free informational class that teaches you what to expect pre and post-surgery.
Living with Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes Classes 1st Tuesday of the Month (October 1), from 1-2:30 p.m. Free informational class that teaches you how to manage your life with diabetes.

The Compassionate Friends of West Ventura County is a support group for those who have experienced the loss of a child. Parents, grandparents, and siblings (over age 14) are all welcome. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 at the Pointsettia Pavilion, Canada Larga room, 3451 Foothill Road. For more information, contact Laura Lindsay at (805) 836-9100.

Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club Monday nights 7:30 – 9:45 p.m. Poinsettia Pavilion. Ballroom, swing, Latin and line dancing. $10 members, $12 non-members. Free dance lessons 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. Call Rick (805) 415-8842 for more information.

There will be a regular Ventura Discussion Group meeting at Main Street Restaurant 3159 Main St., Wednesday from 4 – 5:45 p.m. Several people usually stay for a drink and a bite to eat afterward. Bring an interesting topic to discuss if you can.

Ventura’s ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club offers games for all levels of play.  Learn the game, play with your peers, and earn master points while you are having fun.  There is a game every day of the week.  Check out their website at www.vcbridge.org

Country Western Line Dancing every Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. Instruction every night. Located at the Moose lodge, 10269 Telephone Road. More information at countrylovers.com.

Cross Town Hikers join in on Wednesday nights for a moderate-paced hike that includes views of Ventura from the cross, a walk out to the end of the pier, and a stroll along the Promenade back to the Museum. Meet at 7 p.m. sharp at the fountain across the street from the Mission. Join Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/800215670039426/

The members of the Ventura Investment Group meet on Mondays for an informal discussion of recent economic events.  Topics cover current events that affect stocks, funds, real estate, and interest-bearing investments.  From 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Telephone Road and Main Street.  Visitors and potential members are welcomed.  There are no dues or requirements to participate, and all levels of experience are welcomed.

First Wednesday, of each month, 6 – 10 p.m., Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club meets at the Murphy Auto Museum, Oxnard. Now exhibiting Saturdays and Sundays, 10 – 4 p.m.  Visitors and new members are welcome. Member initiation fee $10, monthly dues $20, $10 for Juniors. Murphy Auto Museum, 2230 Statham Blvd., Oxnard.  www.gcmrc.com. For more information, call (805) 229-7429 or (805) 407-6717

Musicians’ Sober Support Meetup @ FIND (A Friend in Deed) every Monday night 7 – 9 p.m. Bring acoustic instrument(s) for jamming after sharing support for sobriety.
Bell Arts-Studio 39-432 Ventura Ave. For further information [email protected].

The Ventura County Philatelic Society meet on the first and third Mondays each
month at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Rd.
Admission and parking are free. Come for a great evening. Contact: Bill Garner (805) 320-1601 or [email protected]

Mended Hearts of Ventura. Come share if you have had heart surgery or stent implant. Group meets the first Tuesday each month at Lemon Wood Mobile Park, 850 Johnson Dr. They have excellent speakers, leading cardiologists, nutritionists, dietitians from our area. Contact Richard Hatcher at (805) 644-2733.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDa) is a 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence in the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. Every Friday at 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5654 Ralston (enter through side door off parking lot). Further information Deva 805-814-5650 or Maryann

Ventura County Cribbage Association Grass Roots Local Club meets weekly. Located at Pizzaman Dan’s 444 E. Santa Clara on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. More information at Kerry 805-643-7683

Oct. 9: Kathryn Padgett will visit the Hill Road Library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, to deliver a talk entitled “Monsters: The Dark Side of Human Imagination.” This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Linda Cherry, Librarian, at (805) 677-7180. Hill Road Library is located at 1070 South Hill Road. Hours of service are 10 -6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 2 – 6 p.m. Thursday, and 10 – 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Oct. 11: The General George S. Patton, Jr. Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution
October luncheon meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m., Friday in the Poinsettia Pavilion.
A program by chapter member Eric Stassforth. All SAR & DAR Compatriots, friends, and visitors are welcome to attend.  If you choose to join us for lunch, cost is $20.  For additional information or for assistance in determining your possible Revolutionary War genealogical
roots, call Bill Bays (805) 650-3036 or Robert Taylor (805)216-7992.
For information regarding SAR membership and chapter activities,  http://pattonpatriots.org.

Oct. 12: The Sespe Flyfishers of Ventura will be conducting an introductory class on Fly Fishing and Casting the Fly Rod. There is no charge, and all are welcome. Whether you an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice learn and enjoy this great sport. If you don’t have a fly rod just come and use one of ours. Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, 9 – 11a.m. For more information: Bob Smith (805) 647-3522 www.sespeflyfishers.org

Oct. 12: Join for a Yoga Pop Up to sample the enticing new styles of yoga that will be offered this Fall at the Ventura Family YMCA! From gentle Yin to fiery Power Yoga, two hours of mini classes so you can get a taste of our brand-new specialty yoga program. This is a free event, so grab a friend and come on down. All you need is photo ID and comfortable clothes,
in Studio 2 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 3760 Telegraph Road. ciymca.org

Oct. 15: The Retired Men’s Group will meet next on October 15 and November 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion. Those interested in some informal social time are invited to stop in to enjoy a sip at the bar and our program of the day as we provide a complimentary introductory buffet lunch. Call Bob Likins at 805-587-1233 to hear more.

Oct 15: Women’s Bible Study from 9 – 11:15 a.m. Community Presbyterian Church 1555 Poli St. Every Tuesday morning following the school calendar. Study of Genesis 1-11 for women of all ages and beliefs. Tuesday mornings from 9 – 11:15 am. Registration at 8:15a.m., cost is $35 for the entire study. Childcare and scholarships are available. Please call the Church office at 805-648-2737 if you have any questions or are going to bring a child so they can be prepared. cpcventura.org

Oct. 17: The regular monthly meeting of Assistance League of Ventura County will be on Thursday, at the Chapter House, 913 East Santa Clara St. The meeting begins at 10 a.m., men and women are welcome, and there is no age requirement. Assistance League is “Transforming Lives, Strengthening Community” through several philanthropic programs. Find more information assistanceleagueventuracounty.org Telephone: 805-643-2458 (Monday – Thursday, 8 – 2 p.m.)

Oct. 17: The East Ventura Community Council will host a Town Hall event on Thursday. Councilmembers Erik Nasarenko and Jim Friedman will be the featured speakers and will take all questions. A representative from Ventura’s Police Department will present an update on crime and safety in the area. Books in good condition are solicited on behalf of Ventura Friends of the Library. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Connect Church, 346 N. Kimball Road.

Oct. 19: October is the best time to plant California Native Plants. Please join renowned California Native Plant Educator- Lanny Kaufer as he talks all about native plants. Learn how to identify these natural wonders, use them in your landscape, and daily life. Saturday, from 10 – 12 p.m. at Green Thumb Nursery- 1899 S. Victoria Ave. (805)642-8517. This event is free.

Oct. 20: The Ventura and Santa Barbara County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) will meet Sunday, in the Campus Student Center of Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. The regular meeting starts at noon and at 11a.m. The program this month will be a presentation on Timepieces from the House of Faberge. Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Ventura College. More information about chapter 190 can be found at www.nawcc-ch190.com.

Oct. 25: Harvest Festival, Costume parade, carnival games, crafts, haunted house, cake walk, bingo, dinner and more! Ventura First United Methodist Church, 1338 East Santa Clara St. 5- 7:30 p.m. All ages. Some activities are specially designed for preschoolers, but there will be plenty of fun for all. Drop in at any time for a Spooktacular fun time. Wear your costume. All free. For more information (805) 643-8621.

Oct. 12: Ventura Friends of the Library will hold a Book Sale from 10 – 3 p.m.
at the Vons at Telegraph and Victoria 6040 Telegraph Rd. Quality used books at bargain prices.

Nov.3: Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura presents “What ‘Never Again’ Means in a Country that Cages Children,” a talk by Adam Schwartz of Never Again Action, on Sunday, from 11:30-1 p.m. at 5654 Ralston St. Never Again Action is a mass national mobilization of Jewish people and allies who see parallels between current events and the history of the Jewish people in Nazi Germany. For more information refer to the church website, uuventura.org. For more information about this event, contact Susan Franzblau at 805 276-6359.

Nov.6: BCNN is a women’s social club open to ladies who reside in Ventura, Oxnard and Pt Hueneme.  Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 9:30 – 11a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 36 Figueroa St. Parking is on Santa Clara Avenue. Guests are welcome a couple times before becoming a member; dues are $30/year.  Jodie Okun, interior design & decorating company, will do an interactive presentation – a discussion of bookshelves, furniture arrangement, colors, etc
Learn more at http://www.bcnnwomensclub.org/.

Audubon events:

Oct 14: 8:30 a.m. Laguna Tams – Leader: Adele Fergusson (805) 415-4304
The tamarisk trees at Laguna Rd are a migrant hot spot. Migrating birds mostly warblers are attracted to the insects in the trees and several uncommon to rare birds often show up at this location.

Oct 19: 8 a.m. Ojai Meadows – Leader: Tevin Schmitt (661) 904-1563
This beautiful preserve is a birding hotspot and includes a restored wetland and native plantings. Target birds will include: Western Bluebirds, Sora, White tailed Kites, Western Meadowlark, Merlin, Lark Sparrow, Lincoln’s Sparrow and White-crowned Sparrows.

Oct 26: 8:30 a.m. Lake Casitas – Leader: Kay Regester (805) 258-1025
There will be lots of walking, so wear comfortable shoes and bring snacks and water. Bring scopes if you have them! Target birds will include: the resident Bald Eagles, Green Heron, Chipping and Lark Sparrows, Common Merganser and Spotted Sandpiper. We hope to see a lot of Hawks.

A Conversation with Hilary Brace at Museum of Ventura County Oct. 13

A Conversation with Hilary Brace Sunday, October 13, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St.

Hilary Brace spent most of her childhood in the Pacific Northwest, which nurtured her deep connection to nature. Hilary Brace received her MFA from the University of California, Santa Barbara and her BFA in painting from Western Washington State University. She is the recipient of numerous national and regional awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship and a California Arts Council Fellowship.

To learn more about Hilary, visit www.HilaryBrace.com

Free to FOTM members, $15 for public; $10 for seniors.

Special invitation to educators and students: The Artist Spotlight is open to students attending as a class assignment free of charge. FOTM is happy to assist with tracking attendance and sign-in sheets. Reservations required. To RSVP visit www.FocusOnTheMasters.com or call 805.653.2501.

Buenaventura Art Association’s Collegiate Student Competition

Buenaventura Art Association’s Collegiate Student Competition will open with a reception and awards ceremony 4-6 p.m. Oct. 12 and be on exhibit until Nov. 9 in the Smith Pavilion at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St.

Juror Bob Privitt is selecting from works by undergraduate artists at all Ventura County colleges and universities. He taught art at the college and university level for more than 40 years and retired from Pepperdine University as professor emeritus after 25 years there.

In BAA’s 12th annual Student Competition, cash awards in the form of scholarships will go to three winners: $500 for first place, $300 for second, and $250 for third. Honorable mentions will go to five collegiate artists who will receive $250 gift cards for Dick Blick Art Materials. All winners also will get free, one-year BAA memberships and entry fees.

BAA’s Buenaventura Gallery, in Studio 30 at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. For more about the 65-year-old nonprofit cooperative and its programs, visit www.buenaventuragallery.org or call 805-648-1235 during gallery hours.

Vol. 13, No. 1 – Oct 9 – Oct 22, 2019 – Police Reports

by Cindy Summers

Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura  Police Department and are not the opinions of  the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned  are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty  in a court of law.

Stolen Vehicle Recovery and Arrest

On September 28 at approximately 7:30am, the Ventura Police Department Command Center received a call from a victim reporting that his work trailer had been stolen sometime during the night from a construction site in the 2700 block of Golf Course Dr. A patrol officer responded and through the investigation she identified a suspect vehicle using video surveillance from the area.

The officer later identified a possible suspect, and requested the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department assist by responding to a residence in the 200 block of Boardman Rd. in Ojai in an attempt to locate the stolen trailer. The suspect, later identified as 46 year old Ojai resident Bradley Todd, was detained by sheriff deputies. The officer responded and at the conclusion of the investigation, he was arrested for unlawful taking of a vehicle.

Todd directed the officer to the location of the stolen trailer which was located a short distance away from his residence. The victim responded and recovered the trailer.

Vehicle Burglary and Arrest

On September 29, at approximately 11am, the Ventura Police Department Command Center received a call of a suspicious subject possibly attempting to enter a vehicle near the intersection of Sullivan St. and Britten Ln. The caller reported seeing the suspect, later identified as 27 year old vagrant Christopher Fuentes, pushing the window down of a parked vehicle. Officers responded to the call and detained Fuentes, who was found inside the vehicle.

During the investigation, officers determined the vehicle did not belong to Fuentes and he entered it to steal property. Fuentes was arrested for burglary and a parole violation. He is currently on parole for burglary.

According to the Ventura County Superior Court website, Fuentes has prior convictions for petty theft, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, burglary and escaping custody.

Foot Pursuit Arrest

On October 3, at approximately 4:30pm, a Ventura Patrol officer was driving in the 600 block of Main St. when a local business owner hailed him. The owner pointed out the suspect, 59 year old Ventura resident Richard Aguirre, and told the officer that Aguirre was causing a disturbance and trying to start fights with people walking in the area. The officer turned around his police car and went to contact Aguirre.

Seeing the officer coming, Aguirre started to run away from the officer. The officer ordered Aguirre several times to stop however Aguirre refused to obey. After a short foot pursuit the officer caught Aguirre and took him to the ground. As the officer struggled to get Aguirre into handcuffs a concerned citizen jumped in and assisted the officer in subduing Aguirre and placing him under arrest.

Aguirre suffered a minor injury to his face and was medically cleared at a local hospital. The officer nor the concerned citizen sustained any injuries. According to the Ventura County Superior Court website, Aguirre has prior convictions for disturbing the peace and possession of a controlled substance.

Vehicle Pursuit and Arrest

On October 6, at 4:55am, a Ventura police sergeant on patrol saw a vehicle run a stop sign at the intersection of Ramona St. and Olive St. The sergeant started to follow the vehicle on Ramona St., which he then witnessed it sideswipe a parked vehicle and continue driving. He attempted stop the vehicle for the violations he observed but the driver, later identified as Carlos Lopez, DOB: 07/27/94, Ventura Resident, who refused to pullover and attempted to evade the sergeant using his vehicle.

The pursuit continued traveling on several nearby residential streets, before the sergeant lost sight of the vehicle in the area of Simpson St. and Riverside St. As officers began searching the area, the Ventura Police Department Command Center starting receiving calls of additional hit and run traffic collisions in the area of Ventura Ave. and Center St., in which the vehicle struck a signal pole, and then a wall in the 500 block of Cedar St. Officers located the suspect vehicle abandoned on Cedar St., but after a brief search found Lopez and his three passengers on foot nearby.

Lopez was identified as the driver and arrested for felony evading arrest, hit and run, and driving under the influence of alcohol.

A review of the Ventura County Superior Court website shows that Lopez has prior convictions of attempted stolen vehicle and disturbing the peace.

 

Vol. 13, No. 1 – Oct 9 – Oct 22, 2019 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com
All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted.

Blue Agave
185 E. Santa Clara
Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ
Saturdays: DJ

Boatyard Pub
Ventura Harbor Village
Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm
Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam
Wed 10/9: Karen Eden
Fri 10/11: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer
Sat 10/12: Corsican Bros.
Tues 10/15: Shorebreak
Wed 10/16: Finnhead Dave
Fri 10/18: Jon Gindick Duo
Sat 10/19: Same Mother Same Father

Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S. California Street
Thursdays, Friday & Saturdays: DJs
Sunday 2-7: DJs
Sat 10/12: The Mighty Cash Cats, Silver Threads (6 pm)
Sat 10/19: Solidmente, Kris Simeon (6 pm)

Café Fiore
66 S. California Street
Wed 10/9: Big Adventure
Fri 10/11: The Collective
Sat 10/12: Self Righteous Bros.
Sun 10/13: Babylon Rockers
Tues 10/15: The Sixth
Wed 10/16: Donna Butler
Fri 10/18: Instone
Sat 10/19: Heathers on Fire
Sun 10/20: Jason Bourne

Cantara Cellars
126 Wood Road, Suite 104
Camarillo, CA
Thursdays: Karaoke
Sat 10/19: Vinyle Rendition

C.A.R.Lfest Blues and Roots Music Festival
Promenade Park
Sat 10/12: Kelly’s Lot, Crooked Eye Tommy, Jim Gustin & Truth Jones…

Casa Bella
391 E. Main Street
Thursdays: Danny D.

The Cave
4435 McGrath Street
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Weds & Saturdays: Varon Thomas
Thurs & Fridays: Warren Takahashi

Concrete Jungle Brewing
4561 Market Street
Fri 10/11: Like the Morning, Blues Bullet
Sat 10/12: The Ripkatz, Caroshi
Fri 10/18: Hustle Bones, Ben1am, Leison, Moral Support

Copa Cubana
Ventura Harbor Village
Music 7 pm; Sundays 4 pm
Tuesdays: The Jerry McWorter Trio
Sun 10/13: House Arrest
Sun 10/20: Brandon Ragan

Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
593 E. Main Street
Sun 10/20: Sunday Drivers (4 pm)

Discovery
1888 Thompson Blvd
Thurs 10/10: Johnny Luv
Fri 10/11: Hirie
Sat 10/12: Strange Days
Thurs 10/17: Kyle Smith
Fri 10/18: In the End

Duke’s Griddle n Grill
1124 S. Seaward
Wednesdays: Karaoke

El Rey Cantina
294 E. Main Street
Fridays: DJ
Saturdays: DJ

First United Methodist Church
1338 Santa Clara Street
Sun 10/13: Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra (3 pm)

Four Brix Winery
2290 Eastman Avenue
Music 6 – 8:30 pm Friday; 12 – 4 Sunday
Fri 10/11: Inna Rude Mood
Fri 10/18: 50 Sticks of Dynamite

Garage
1091 Scandia Avenue
Fri 10/11: Jonny Manak & the Depressives
Fri 10/18: Buck-O-Nine, The Upbeat, The Robot Uprising
Sat 10/19: Moonbroch, Ordinary Heroes, Left on Red, Hard Rock

Gigi’s Cocktails
2493 Grand Avenue
(805) 642-2411
Thurs, Fri & Sat: Karaoke

Golden China
760 S. Seaward
(805) 652-0688
Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pm
Tuesdays 7 pm: Open Mic
Tues 10/15: D.R.I, Intent, Cholos on Acid, No Divide

Grapes and Hops
454 E. Main Street
Wed & Thurs 6 pm; Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 4 pm
Wed 10/9: Bluegrass Jam
Fri 10/11: The Angry Brians
Sat 10/12: Tex Pistols
Sun 10/13: Ray Jaurique & the Uptown Brothers
Fri 10/18: Teresa James
Sat 10/19: Dive Bar Messiahs
Sun 10/20: Rose Valley Thorns, Dusty Green Bones Band

Hong Kong Inn
435 E. Thompson Blvd
Sun 10/13: Del Franklin
Fri 10/18: Stalag 18, Dead Heat, Fist Fight on Ecstasy, Civil Conflict

Keynote Lounge
10245 E. Telephone Road
Tues, Wed and Sun: Karaoke
Thursdays: Open mic night
Fri 10/11: Zepp Heads
Sat 10/12: DJ AVG
Fri 10/18: Reign
Sat 10/19: The Riffs

Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd.
Tues: Open Mic, The Listening Room
Fri 10/11: Kevin Tate
Fri 10/18: The Salty Suites
Sat 10/19: Boom Duo
Sun 10/20: Robert Quindaro

Limon y Sal
598 E. Main Street
Fridays: DJ
Saturdays: DJ
Sundays: Instone (1-4 pm)
Sat 10/19: Vinyle Gypsies (2 pm)

Made West Brewing
1744 Donlon Street
Thurs 6 pm; Sat 4 pm; Sun 3 pm
Thurs 10/10: RJ Bloke
Sat 10/12: Doc Ventura Band
Sun 10/13: Peter Blackwelder
Thurs 10/17: Kirby Ai
Sat 10/19: RJ Mischo
Sun 10/20: Shaky String Band

Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut Street
Sat 10/12: DragonForce
Tues 10/15: Devendra Banhart

Margarita Villa
Ventura Harbor Village
Fri & Sat 7 pm; Sun 4-7 pm
Fri 10/11: Operation 90s
Sat 10/12: Whiskey Business
Fri 10/18: California Space Truckers

Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main Street
Thurs 10/17: Greg Gohde (11:30 am)
Sun 10/20: Copland, Harbison, Crumb & Bolcom (3 pm)

Namba
47 S. Oak Street
Fri 10/11: Jon Gindick Tio
Sat 10/12: The Rockin’ Henrys, Sepiatone, The Cheesebergens (2 pm); Grupo Bella (8 pm)
Fri 10/18: Charlie Baker, Mark & Michael Lennon
Sat 10/19: Fleetwood’s Bac

Oak and Main
419 E. Main Street
Tuesdays: Beer Bros. Open Mic
Wed 10/16: Jay & the Siren
Sat 10/19: D.I., The Hymen Blasters

O’Leary’s
6555 Telephone Road
Wed: Karaoke

Paddy’s
2 W. Main Street
Wednesdays: Karaoke
Fri & Sat: DJs

Plan B Wine Cellars
3520 Arundell Circle
Sun 10/13: Moody Lite
Sun 10/20: Marsha McSorley

Prime
2209 E. Thompson Blvd
Tuesdays: Danny D.

Sandbox Coffeehouse
204 E. Thompson Blvd
805-641-1025
Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon
Thursdays Open Mic
Sat 10/12: Shaun
Sat 10/19: Ruby Skye & Friends

Sans Souci
21 S. Chestnut
Sundays: DJ Darko
Mondays: Karaoke w/ Brian Parra
Tuesdays: DJ Nick Dean
Wednesdays: Open mic
Thursdays: DJ Spinobi
Sat 10/12: Outlaw-in-Laws
Fri 10/18: DJ Pistolero
Sat 10/19: Stevie Char

Seaside Highland Games
Ventura Fairgrounds
10 W Harbor Blvd
Sat 10/12: Cockswain, Seven Nations, Sligo Ragos, Diane Ippel, Nerea the Fiddler
Sun 10/13: Cockswain, Seven Nations, Sligo Ragos, Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan, Scottish Fiddlers of LA

The Shores Restaurant
1031 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard
Thursdays: Karaoke
Fri 10/11: Karen Eden
Sat 10/12: Unkle Monkey
Fri 10/18: Brandon Ragan
Sat 10/19: Pull the Trigger

The Star Lounge
343 E. Main Street
Thursdays: DJ Terry
Fri 10/11: CRV
Sat 10/12: Mini Driver Band
Fri 10/18: Shawn Jones Trio
Sat 10/19: Reign

The Sushi House
1127 S Seaward Avenue
Music 1 – 3:30 pm
Saturdays: Gary Ballen

The Tavern
211 E. Santa Clara Street
(805) 643-3264
Wed 10/9: Bad Jesus Experience, Solar Haze, Last Point
Wed 10/16: Truce, Solace, Flase Priots, Prying Eyes
Sat 10/19: GRLwood

Topa Mountain Winery
821 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai
Music Saturdays: 5-7; Sundays 4-6
Sat 10/12: Oliva Pierce
Sun 10/13: Alan Thornhill, Martin Young and Jim Monahan
Sat 10/19: Bad Leaf
Sun 10/20: Patricia Avis Trio

Ventura Beach Club
281 W. Main Street
Fri 10/18: Allan Guerrero, Musick, That Terry, CMVib3

Ventura Marathon
Mission Park
Downtown Ventura
Sat 10/19: Kismit, Acoustic Generation, Lightnin’ Willie (10:30 am)
Sun 10/20: Deadrock, Power Syndicate (9 am)

Winchester’s
632 E. Main Street
(805) 653-7446
Music at 7:00 pm; Sundays at 5 pm
Fri 10/11: Acoustic DNA
Sat 10/12: Jodi Farrell
Sun 10/13: Crooked Eye Crossroads
Fri 10/18: Big Adventure Duo
Sat 10/19: Blues Bullet Uplugged
Sun 10/20: The Swillys

The Winery Ventura
4756 Market Street
Fri 10/11: Dogfish
Sat 10/12: SBCC Jazz Program

1901
Speakeasy
740 South B Street, Oxnard
Fri 10/11: Frank Barajas
Sat 10/12: Blue Motel Room
Fri 10/18: Road Brothers
Sat 10/19: Clear SKy

The 805 Bar
Ventura Harbor
Music at 11 am – 1 pm Fri & Saturday
4-7 pm Saturday
Saturdays: Kenny Devoe
Sundays: Kenny Devoe

City of Ventura selects first Emergency Services Manager

Daniel Wall is an accomplished emergency management professional.

After an extensive search, Daniel Wall has been selected as the City of Ventura’s first Emergency Services Manager. The new role will begin on October 21, 2019. The Emergency Services Manager will serve as the central point of contact for all emergency management planning for the City of Ventura. He will be charged with developing and overseeing a progressive emergency management training and exercise program to enhance the City of Ventura’s emergency management program of preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.

“I’m honored to accept the position of Emergency Services Manager, with the City of Ventura. My experience as a veteran of the US Army and in local emergency management will allow me to immediately hit the ground running as a contributing member of the City Manager’s Office. I hope to collaborate with staff and partner agencies to build on our collective disaster experience to make our city more resilient into the future. Disasters are and will always be a threat we face, and it is through our continued focus on process improvement and preparedness that we will develop the best tools to protect our community,” said Daniel Wall.

Daniel Wall is an accomplished emergency management professional. He has more than 28 years of experience in emergency response. He began his career serving in the United States Army then he served as a Staff Nurse for Kern Medical/Trauma Center, Delano Regional Medical Center and Community Memorial Hospital. He comes to the City of Ventura from the Ventura County Health Care Agency where he has served as the Manager of the Emergency Preparedness Office. He has been with the County of Ventura for more than 16 years.

“Daniel Wall has the proven experience in overseeing an emergency management program that integrates the activities of many departments and organizations into a common vision and direction for the safety of our community. The City Manager’s Office looks forward to welcoming him to our team,” said Deputy City Manager Barry Fisher.

How to bathe someone with dementia?

A tub transfer bench will help with bathing.

by Aging Care

Question:

My husband has dementia and he hates to shower or to wash. He fights with me every time I take him to the shower. Yes, I wipe him and give him sponge baths, but that can only go far. Everyone needs a shower to wash away the odor and dead skin. How do I do this with engaging in a battle with him?

Answer:

Often fear is the biggest factor.

Does he have a bench seat or shower chair to sit on? If not that might be helpful.

Do you have a handheld shower sprayer? If so start at his feet and go up. When you get to torso go from behind so the spray is not hitting the chest and face. These are two “vulnerable” areas and can cause fear.

Give him control over the sprayer if possible so he can direct the water where it is comfortable for him.

When my Husband was walking, I purchased used walkers from resale stores and put them in the shower for him to hold onto. He was more apt to hold a walker than grab onto the grab bars since he was used to the walker. But he did use the grab bars occasionally. When he was no longer walking, I used a shower wheelchair. (I have a roll in shower…lucky me!)

The bathroom can be noisy. When you don’t need the water on turn it off so it is more quiet.

Talk to him in a low soothing voice. Actually, lower the pitch of your voice as higher pitched voices can seem harsher. If he likes music soft music might help but be careful as sounds can bounce off walls in the bathroom making noises seem louder.

And do not worry about showering every day. And bathing every day may not be the best for fragile skin anyway.

If all else fails you could hire someone to come in 2 times a week to give him a shower.

Vol. 13, No. 1 – Oct 9 – Oct 22, 2019 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com

I’m really looking forward to a number of special events of the next two weekends starting with C.A.R.Lfest on Saturday, October 12 at Promenade Park along the boardwalk at the beach. Funds are being raised to support the Canine Adoption and Rescue League serving Ventura County. Bands on the bill include Kelly’s Lot, Crooked Eye Tommy, Jim Gustin & Truth Jones plus a number of special guests (I hear Teresa James is just one of them). This one runs noon to 6 pm with the music starting at 1 pm; tickets are $25 and Bike Ventura will be on hand providing a free bike corral for those riding to the event.

NAMBA on Oak in downtown Ventura will have a special all-ages “Families Rock!” show on Saturday, October 12, where each band is comprised of moms, dads, and the kids! Don’t miss performances by The Cheesebergens, Sepiatone, and The Rockin’ Henrys. Namba will also host a fundraiser for the Ventura County Rescue Mission featuring Charlie Baker, Mark & Michael Lennon on Friday, October 18. For ticket information, go to NambaArts.com.

The Seaside Highland Games return to the Ventura County Fairgrounds over the weekend of October 12 and 13 with such fabulous bands as Cockswain, Nerea, Seven Nations and Sligo Rags playing both days.

The Ventura Marathon falls over the weekend of October 19 and 20 with the staging area moving from the pier to Mission Park downtown, and because so many runners (and those supporting them) love the suds, there will be a Ventura Brew Fest on Saturday. Music over the weekend will include Kistmit, Acoustic Generation, Lightnin’ Willie, Deadrock and Power Syndicate.

Quick Notes: I’m sorry to report that Andy is cutting back on live music at Copa Cobana (and the Blue Room) for now with the Jerry McWorter Trio on Tuesday and live bands on Sunday afternoon only; the Sushi House on Seaward has Gary Ballen playing acoustic favorites every Saturday afternoon 1 – 3:30 pm; though the Angry Brians won’t be at Seaside Highland Games, they will be performing at Grapes and Hops on Friday, October 11; before the DJs, there will be live music at 6 pm at Bombay’s on Saturday, October 12, with The Mighty Cash Cats and Silver Threads, then Saturday, October 19, with Solidmente and Kris Simeon; Alan Thornhill, Martin Young and Jim Monahan play Topa Mountain Winery on Sunday afternoon, October 13; there will be a punk show at Golden China on Tuesday, October 15, with D.R.I., Intent, Cholos on Acid and No Divide; Buck-O-Nine plays The Garage along with The Upbeat and The Robot Uprising on Friday, October 18; and finally, the Ventura Beach Club hosts The Apartment 805 with a tech night featuring Allan Guerrero, CMVib3 and more on Friday, October 18.

Do you have any music-related news or upcoming shows you want help publicizing? Please send all information short or long to [email protected]. For updated music listings daily, go to www.VenturaRocks.com.