If you can get to Bell Arts Factory before school starts you might meet Gabriela Molina, a young artist who has been given a studio there until school starts. Gabriela has been attending Bell Arts kid’s program since she was five. She stated “as I reflect on my years spent at Bell Arts it is evident that it’s played a key role to my artistic growth and my desire to pursue a career as an art educator. I will dedicate my remaining months at Bell Arts as a guest artist.” This wonderful artist will be attending U C Riverside in pursuit of a Bachelors in Fine Arts degree.
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“Think Big” was theme at Chamber breakfast
The speakers gave inspiring and motivational talks. Photo by Richard Lieberman
On June 28, the Ventura Chamber of Commerce presented their Economic Outlook Breakfast “Think Big” at the Four Points Sheraton hotel. After eating a buffet breakfast the packed room was welcomed by Stephanie Caldwell, CEO & President of the Chamber. Opening remarks were made by Joey Zumaya, Manager, Public Sector Sales, Linkedin.
The featured speakers were John Silva, President & Senior Creative Director Du Puis. Ray D. Bowman, Director of the Small Business Development Center and Erick Went, Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder, Matter Labs.
The speakers presented inspiring and motivational direction to the enthusiastic business professionals in attendance. At the conclusion of their speeches they answered questions from the audience and invited them to contact them for further business assistance. In conclusion brief presentations were made by selected members of the audience regarding the status of business and development in Ventura.
Vol. 11, No. 20 – July 4 – July 17, 2018 – Person to Person
by Jennifer Tipton
What’s your fondest 4th of July memory in Ventura?
Karson Fish
age 18
works at The Wharf
“Probably when I was little, going to the college and watching fireworks with my family. We picnicked and barbequed, and I especially liked the barbequed burgers because burgers always taste better on the 4th of July!”
Victoria Beelik
age 50
presents seminars for large animal evacuation planning and author
“My fondest memory is sitting on Hollywood Beach, in front of the Rudder Room watching the Quad Police (police that ride quad motorcycles on the beach) busting people that had “over celebrated”. We did that for years, it was hysterical!”
Savannah Benton
age 23
works at Iron and Resin
“Just being on the beach with my friends and my dog Buddy, surfing and hanging out.”
I asked, “Do you do any fireworks?”
“Aren’t fireworks illegal?”, she whispered. “Well, we do, but don’t say we do…it’s pretty simple to get them in Fillmore. I like the ones that look like weeping willows, or sparklers – I love sparklers! Wait! Roman Candles – those are my favorite!”
Louise Bailey
age 80
worked as a waitress at Vagabond
“Going to my son, Kenny’s when he lived on a ranch off Casitas Vista Road and we’d set off fireworks there. And of course, all those years going to the Pier to see the fireworks. It’s a shame they’re taking away fireworks but it’s not the fireworks that are the problem, it’s the people that are not responsible. But it’s ok cause I’ve got faith, the future generation’s gonna get it right!”
Dan Weidler
age 68
retired Navy / works at the base in Port Hueneme
“We moved here in 1978 and we like going to the fireworks at Ventura College. My wife, Debbie likes to go to the street fair too, but I usually have to work in the morning even on the 4th.”
John Christie
age 65 (but looks 50)
retired Sheriff / works as a Park Officer at Lake Casitas
“In the late 70’s, I took my girlfriend and several of my friends with their girlfriends in my dad’s boat and anchored about 500 yards off the end of the Pier, we could see all of Ventura and the fireworks from there, to see it all – that was my favorite! Now, I get to drive a patrol truck around Lake Casitas and many of the campers barbequing offer me food, they’ll ask, “hey John – want a burger? or hey John – wanna try these ribs?” I love my job!”
Writer’s note: living in Ventura for over 50 years, and I have many fond memories of July 4ths past … in my teens when I didn’t let go of a cherry bomb soon enough and my ears rang for days! In my mid-twenties when the City did the firework show off the Pier and we’d all pack up the kids and go to the beach. But it wasn’t enough for some folks to just watch, they began to bring their own arsenal and Pierpont beach became Armageddon. My fondest memories are in my forties with the block parties we used to have, neighbors came together, we pulled the Webers to the street, everyone brought side dishes and the kids would decorate their bikes and wagons and have a parade. At dusk, although we could see the fireworks from the college, we had our own, smaller show (thanks to Fillmore). Those kids are all grown now, some have kids of their own and I hope they are creating memories. For me now, it’s all about that street fair!
Happy 4th of July Venturans and stay safe out there!
The Alzheimer’s Association Confident Caregiver Series presents free legal and financial issues classes
The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease makes planning for the future more important than ever. Concerns about care provision and programs that can help offset costs mean that families need accurate information about legal and financial planning specific to the disease. A lot of the time, families are not prepared to make financial plans themselves due to a lack of understanding about the disease and finances. Most people would be wise to contact professionals, like these Accounting firms in Melbourne, to make a well-thought-out and efficient plan for them.
This program will cover information for families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.
Topics covered will include:
- Making legal plans that fit your needs
- Legal documents you’ll need and what they mean for all of you
- How to find legal and financial assistance
- Practical strategies for making a long-term plan of care
- Tax deductions and credits
- Government programs that can help pay for care
Legal and Financial Issues will be held in the East and West parts of Ventura County. On Tuesday, August 15th from 10 a.m. to noon the class will be held at St. John’s Regional Medical Center Room 2 & 4 located at 1600 N. Rose Ave. in Oxnard. On Thursday, August 21st from 10 a.m. to noon the class will be held at the Simi Valley Senior Center located at 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Attorney Craig Ploss will be the guest speaker. Call 800.272.3900 to register.
Cypress Place honored our veterans
The First Memorial Honors Detail is followed by Pipe Major Bill Boetticher during the Salute Our Veterans celebration. Photo by Michael Gordon
The Salute Our Veterans celebration was held at Cypress Place Senior Living in Ventura on June 27. The ceremony not only honored veterans living at Cypress Place, but also all veterans in attendance, along with widows, widowers and parents of veterans.
The occasion also featured a free BBQ lunch, guest speakers and a Veteran’s Memorabilia Display and a retired bullet-riddled Bell UH-1 “Huey” medevac Army helicopter used in the Vietnam War, and “Touching History,” a private war memorabilia collection by Tom Weaver.
“The Salute Our Veterans event is one of our community’s most cherished traditions,” said Steve Spira, Cypress Place executive director. “The freedoms and opportunities we enjoy as citizens wouldn’t be possible without the bravery of the men and women who have served our country. It’s been an honor to share this small token of our appreciation for the past 10 years and counting.”
Cypress Place Senior Living 1200/1220 Cypress Point Lane
Event will feature 60 vendors with products, services and resources
Golden Future Expos is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo to be held on Saturday, July 14. at the Ventura County Fairgrounds inside the San Miguel Expo Hall from 10:00am – 3pm.
The event will feature 60 vendors with products, services, and resources tailored for Baby Boomers, Seniors, Caregivers, and Friends/Family.
Highlights Include:
- · Free Admission & Free Parking at the Fairgrounds!
- · Free Health Screenings (Blood Pressure, Carotid Artery/Stroke, Blood Glucose, Vein Ultrasound Screening & More)
- · Free Medicare and/or Financial Planning Advice
- · Free Makeovers
- · Live Entertainment
- · Great Speakers & Workshops
- · Hourly Door Prize Drawings & Giveaways
- · Mini Job & Volunteer Fair
- · Food For Purchase
- · Bingo with Cash Prizes
- · Arts & Crafts
- · Fitness Class
- · and more!
The Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo connects local seniors, their families and caretakers with a variety of services and resources available to them.
“This expo has become an important annual event for Ventura County,” states Toyia Moore Borrelli, Event Director. Visit www.goldenfutureseniorexpo.com for a complete schedule.
Pacifica Senior Living Oxnard provides luxury Assisted Living
Grand opening featured 3 ribbon cuttings. Photo by Michael Gordon
On Thursday, June 28 Pacifica Senior Living Oxnard held their grand opening featuring ribbon cuttings by the Ventura, Oxnard and Camarillo Chambers of Commerce. The hundreds of people attending the event enjoyed live music, great food and drinks and tours of the facility.
Pacifica Senior Living Oxnard provides luxury Assisted Living and specialized Memory Care in their new senior living community conveniently located in Oxnard.
Ken Mahler, Executive Director stated “We are proud of the outstanding reputation we have earned. It is a reputation built on strong values, a solid work ethic, and the best care and outside medical services available. At Pacifica Senior Living Oxnard, you will enjoy retirement lifestyle provided in a stunning setting; a lifestyle rich with services, amenities, and endless possibilities. Our goal is to help you will enjoy all that life has to offer.”
Complimentary transportation is provided to medical centers, shopping, and local dining areas. Enjoy the various cultural and educational opportunities, religious centers and more.
Pacifica Senior Living Oxnard
2211 E Gonzales Rd
Oxnard, CA 93036 805-960-5874
Remember when you couldn’t wait for the bell to ring for recess?
by Patty Jenkins
Remember how disappointed you felt when the bell rang signaling recess was over? Being active was fun back then and we couldn’t get enough of running, jumping, playing on swing sets and playing all kinds of ball games! So maybe it is time to make “exercise” fun again, especially if you are experiencing “motivation issues” to exercise or have “mobility challenges” like Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological challenges.
Come find out how to get excited about exercise (recess) again! The Ventura Parkinson’s Disease Support Group is pleased to welcome Lisa Oliver, Manager of Title Boxing Club in Newbury Park and Amber Stevens, Associate Executive Director of the Ventura Family YMCA as our special guests on Wednesday, July 11.
Lisa Oliver is the Director of their Rock Steady Boxing program. Lisa’s lifelong obsession with the sport of Boxing and commitment to health and fitness led to her dream job in 2013. In March 2014 Lisa and Yvette Israel, both Rock Steady Certified Coaches, helped create and now direct this nationally acclaimed Rock Steady Boxing program created in 2006 in Indiana and tailored specifically for people with Parkinson’s Disease. These non-contact boxing classes help Parkinson’s Disease sufferers fight back, take control of their lives, and have hope for the future by improving their balance, agility, endurance, mental focus, hand-eye coordination and overall strength .
Amber Stevens is the Associate Executive Director at the Ventura Family YMCA which has been serving the Ventura community since 1887. In her 17 years at the organization, she has an extensive background in aquatics and programming. Amber will share all things YMCA when she visits us at our meeting on July 11th. Are you interested in decreasing pain, improving mobility, flexibility and balance? The Y has something for everyone.
The Ventura Parkinson’s Disease Support Group welcomes the public, our members and their care-partners, and new friends who find themselves navigating the challenges of ageing, Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions. Please feel free to join us Wednesday, July 11th from 1PM to 3PM at the Lexington Assisted Living, 5440 Ralston Street in Ventura. We are an independent and volunteer-organized group, not affiliated with or a part of any other organization or group. For more information, call me at 805-766-6070.
Thanks to the generosity of the Lexington Assisted Living, our meetings are held monthly. There is a drop-off/loading and unloading driveway in the front of the Lexington Assisted entrance. Extra parking is graciously available across the street in the Baptist Church parking lot. Reservations are not required. Attendees are invited to check in at the front desk for directions to the 3rd floor and sign-in at the meeting so we can keep in touch with you if you would like us to do so.
Vol. 11, No. 20 – July 4 – July 17, 2018 – Music Calendar
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Art City Gallery and Studios
197 Dubbers Street
Sat 7/7: Herbal Rootz, Bombafiya, Crying 4 Kafka, Spinz
Blue Agave
185 E. Santa Clara
Fridays: Live Mariachi Band
Sat 7/7: MisUnderstood
Boatyard Pub
Ventura Harbor Village
Mondays: Milo
Tuesdays: Jason Ho
Wednesday: Mark David McKinnis
Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam
Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S. California Street
Friday and Saturdays: DJs
Café Fiore
66 S. California Street
(805) 653-1266
Thurs 7/5: Rick Whitfield
Fri 7/6: Otis Hayes
Sat 7/7: Babylon Rockers
Sun 7/8: Babylon Rockers
Tues 7/10: Bernie Meisinger
Wed 7/11: Donna Butler
Thurs 7/12: Coso Live
Fri 7/13: The Collective
Sat 7/14: Party Crashers
Sun 7/15: Casey Jones & the Reggae Train
Tues 7/17: Donna Greene
Cask Alehouse
5952 Telegraph Road
Sat 7/7: Sarah Lightman
Sun 7/8: Will Breman
Sat 7/14: Leslie Bixter
Sun 7/15: Eric Knierim
The Cave
4435 McGrath Street
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Weds & Saturdays: Varon Thomas
Thurs & Fridays: Warren Takahashi
Copa Cubana
Ventura Harbor Village
Week nights 6 pm; Weekends 7 pm; Sundays 3 pm
Mondays: Bill Macpherson
Tuesdays: The Jerry McWorter Trio
Wednesdays: Creative Open Mic Jazz Jam
Fri 7/6: Brandon Ragan Project
Sat 7/7: Havana Cino
Sun 7/8: Kenny’s House Troubadours
Fri 7/13: Lorenzo Martinez Brothers
Sat 7/14: Havana Cino
Sun 7/15: Brandon Ragan Project
Discovery
1888 Thompson Blvd
Sat 7/7: Master of Puppets
Sun 7/8: Shaky Feelin’
Thurs 7/12: Marlon Asher
Fri 7/13: The Spazmatics
Sat 7/14: Corazon de Mana
Downtown Ventura
4th of July Street Fair
10-5 pm
Wed 7/4: Might Cash Cats, Raised on Vinyl, 805 Rhythm
El Rey Cantina
294 E. Main Street
Fridays: Xoco Moraza & Friends (5-7 pm)
Saturdays: DJs
Sat 7/7: Jan Michael and the Vincents
Four Brix Winery
2290 Eastman Avenue #109
Music 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Fri 7/6: Collette Lovejoy Band
Fri 7/13: Crooked Eye Tommy
Garage
1091 Scandia Avenue
Fri 7/6: Hard Six, Stock Shot
Sat 7/7: Char-Man, Slow Season, Sweet Reaper, Glam Skanks, The Pullmen, The Birth Defects
Fri 7/13: Negative Approach, Stalag 13, Take Offense, Skullcrack
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
Fri 7/13: Dark Synth Night
Grapes and Hops
454 E. Main Street
Wed 6 pm; Thurs 7 pm; Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 4 pm
Fri 7/6: Hunter & the Dirty Jacks
Sat 7/7: Shawn Jones
Sun 7/8: Morganfield Burnett
Wed 7/11: Bluegrass Jam
Fri 7/13: Jodi Farrell
Sat 7/14: Ray Jaurique
Sun 7/15: Dive Bar Messiahs
Harbor Cove Café
1867 Spinnaker Drive
Music 4-8 pm
Fri 7/6: Jill Martini and the Shrunken Heads
Sat 7/7: Warren Takahashi Trio
Sat 7/14: Rachel Sedacca’s Scarlet Fire
Hong Kong Inn
435 E. Thompson Blvd
Wednesdays: Open Mic w/ the Beers Brothers
Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band
Fri 7/6: Hi Hat Entertainment presents Albert Lee
Sun 7/8: Del Franklin
Tues 7/10: Justo Almario
Fri 7/13: Hi Hat Entertainment presents Grant Langston & the Supermodels
Keynote Lounge
10245 E. Telephone Road
Tues, Wed and Sun: Karaoke
Thursdays: Open mic night
Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd.
Tuesdays: Galactic Jazz
Thurs 7/5: Alec of Bad Leaf
Fri 7/6: The Inside Break
Wed 7/11: Mark Masson
Fri 7/13: Tom & Milo
Limon y Sal
598 E. Main Street
Friday and Saturdays: DJ
Sundays 1-4: Instone
Made West Brewing
1744 Donlon Street
Thurs 6 pm; Sat 4 pm; Sun 3 pm
Sat 7/7: Jeff Uzzel
Sun 7/8: Sea at Last
Thurs 7/12: RJ Bloke
Sat 7/14: Cap Quirk
Sun 7/15: Kyle Swan
Margarita Villa
Ventura Harbor
Fri and Sat 6 pm; Sun 4 pm
Mondays: Bobby Campbell
Tuesdays: Dave Rea
Thursdays: Keith & Friends Open Jam
Fri 7/6: James Broz
Sat 7/7: Crosscut 805
Sun 7/8: Colette Lovejoy Band
Wed 7/11: Karen Eden
Fri 7/13: Operation 70s
Sat 7/14: Rayray and the Posse
Sun 7/15: Doc Rogers Band
Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main Street
MUNCH Thursdays 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Thur 7/6: Shay Moulder
Namba
47 S. Oak Street
Sat 7/14: Duo Subito
Native Eye
On Pier 668 Harbor Blvd
Sat 7/14: Malaena Cadiz, Lake Mary, Paul DeHaven (7 pm)
O’Leary’s
6555 Telephone Road
Wed: Karaoke
Fri 7/6: The Swillys
Fri 7/13: Live Band Karaoke
Olivas Adobe
4200 Olivas Park Dr
Thurs 7/12: Ventura Music Festival presents John Jorgenson Quintet
Sat 7/14: Music Under the Stars presents British Beat
Paddy’s
2 W. Main Street
Wednesdays: Karaoke
Fri & Sat: DJs
Pierpont Beach
End of Seaward
10 am – 9 pm
Sat 7/13: Surf Rodeo presents Fishbone, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Beebs and her Money Makers…
Sun 7/14: Surf Rodeo presents Shwayze, Joyce Manor, Yachtley Crew, The Untouchables, Highway Starr…
Pierpont Inn
550 San Jon Road
Fri 7/13: Ventura Music Festival presents Tea & Trumpets with The Festival Brass Quintet
Plan B Wine Cellars
3520 Arundell Circle
Fri 6pm; Sun 4:30 pm
Fri 7/6: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer
Sun 7/8: Soltree
Sun 7/15: Rob Van & Cougar Estrada
Poinsettia Pavilion
3451 Foothill Road
Mon 7/9: Wyatt Haupt
Prime
2209 E. Thompson Blvd
Tuesdays: Danny D
Fridays: Mike Moody
Saturdays: Jessica Ash
Red Cove
1809 E. Main Street
Thursdays: Music Club Open Jam Night
Rookees Sports Bar & Grill
419 E. Main Street
Fri and Sat: Rotating DJs
Sandbox Coffeehouse
204 E. Thompson Blvd
805-641-1025
Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon
Thursdays Open Mic
Sat 7/7: Redwing
Sun 7/8: Addison Street Trio
Sat 7/14: Steve Bedau
Sun 7/15: Eaton Young
Sans Souci
21 S. Chestnut
Sundays: DJ Darko
Mondays: Karaoke
Tuesdays: DJ Nick Dean
Wednesdays: Open mic
Thursdays: DJ Spinobi
Fri 7/6: DJ Pistolero
Sat 7/7: The Brutalists
Fri 7/13: King’s Revenge
Sat 7/14: Royal Lush
Star Lounge
343 E. Main Street
Sunday music 3 -6 pm
Wed 7/4: The Bomb (4-7 pm)
Thurs: DJ Trovlbe
Fri 7/6: CRV
Sat 7/7: Los Locos
Sun 7/8: Bomba Fiya
Fri 7/13: Vanise Terry Band
Sat 7/14: Shawn Jones
Sun 7/15: True Zion
The Tavern
211 E. Santa Clara Street
(805) 643-3264
Sundays: DJ Steezy Steve
Tuesdays: Karaoke
Thursdays: Get Right DJ
Sat 7/7: The Guitar & Whiskey Club; King’s Revenge
Sat 7/14: CloudRunners
Topa Mountain Winery
821 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai
(805) 640-1190
Saturdays 5-7; Sundays 4-6 pm
Fri 7/6: Paul Barrere, Fred Tackett & Friends of Little Feat (6 pm)
Sat 7/7: Brandon Ragan Project
Sun 7/8: Amber & Smoke
Sat 7/14: The Dales
Sun 7/15: The Rose Valley Thorns
Ventura College Performing Arts Center
4700 Loma Vista Road
Fri 7/13: Ventura Music Festival presents: Diego Garcia El Twanguero
Sun 7/15: Ventura Music Festival presents: Trio Celeste
Winchester’s
632 E. Main Street
(805) 653-7446
Music at 8:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm
Fri 7/6: Ashun
Sat 7/7: Medicine Hat
Sun 7/8: Tommy Marsh with Guy Martin
Fri 7/13: Dos Dudes
Sat 7/14: The Swillys
Sun 7/15: Karen Eden
The 805 Bar
Ventura Harbor
Music at Sat & Sun
10 am Al Macias; 1 pm Kenny Devoe
Fridays 5-7: Sing-a-long with Kenny Devoe
Fridays 8 pm: Troy
10 powerful Ways to Use Social Security Online
Social Security Column
by Jacqueline Zaragoza Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Sierra West Area
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