When Jim passed away, instead of giving his clothes away, Cheri Jo Weissenbuger decided to form her own non-profit called Jim’s Closet. She travels to disasters from her home in Lompoc with her free stuff for people in need. Jim’s Closet is in the parking lot at the Museum. Email her at [email protected] to find out the exact times she will be there.
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“Thomas” by John Sanders Jones
this week
the surreal and the unreal met the real
the real came out ahead
for the real is the community support and love for one another
through this
I know
the uplifting has just begun
Erosion and ash control product applied to burn areas
The Public Works Department has hired Galion Erosion Control to spray EarthGuard onto residences and other areas burned by the Thomas Fire. The application is a public service to help keep hazardous material from getting into the storm drains by keeping it in place and preventing it from going onto other properties, as well as preventing the material from becoming airborne.
The product will not impact sifting of personal materials and will not affect the ability to seed properties. EarthGuard is a non-hazardous, non-toxic product and will not cause any issues with the watershed or the replanting or re-growing of plants. It is used on construction projects throughout the nation for dust control. The product is mixed with fiber and is green in color in order to show where it has been applied. The application of EarthGuard began on December 12 in the homes where hazardous material burned.
The spraying began in the Clearpoint neighborhood and will proceed to Ondulando east, Ondulando west, Skyline, Hidden Valley and continue west. Other areas to be applied with EarthGuard include water facilities and parks citywide that were impacted by the Thomas Fire. The spraying of EarthGuard is slated for the next few weeks.
Vol. 11, No. 6 – Dec 20, 2017 – Jan 2, 2018 – Music Calendar
For more events go to VenturaRocks.com
Boatyard Pub
Ventura Harbor Village
Fri 12/22 – RJ Mischo & Paris Slim
Sat 12/23 – Unkle Monkey
Fri 12/29: Teresa Russell
Sat 12/30: CRV Trio
Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S. California Street
Fridays: DJs; Karaoke
Sat 12/23: Shaky Feelin’
Café Fiore
66 S. California Street
Wed 12/20: Donna Butler
Thurs 12/21: Fabulous Hangovers
Fri 12/22: Alex Nestor
Sat 12/23: Ricky Coz
Tues 12/26: Fabulous Hangovers
Wed 12/27: Big Adventure
Thurs 12/28: Amber & Smoke
Fri 12/29: Red Muffs
Sat 12/30: Young Dempsey
Sun 12/31: NYE Party with Young Dempsey; Big Adventure
Casa Bella
391 E. Main Street
(805) 340-1119
Music starts 7 pm
Fridays: Encore
Saturday: Ricky Williams
Cask Alehouse
5952 Telegraph Road
(805) 765-4201
Music 7-9 pm
Sat 12/23: Sarah Lightman
Sat 12/30: Jon Gindick
Sun 12/31: Will Breman
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
Tuesdays: The Jerry McWorter Trio
Wednesdays: Creative Open Mic Jazz Jam
Fri 12/22: Martinez Brothers
Sat 12/23: Havana 5
Fri 12/29: Havana 5
Sat 12/30: Havana 5
Sun 12/31: NYE Party with Brandon Ragan Project
Cork
1930 E. Main Street
Music 6-8 pm
Wednesdays: The Swillys
Discovery
1888 Thompson Blvd
Thurs 12/21: The Aggrolites w/ Slightly Stooped Horns
Fri 12/22: Smash Mouth; The Inside Break
Thurs 12/28: Tomorrows Bad Seeds
Fri 12/29: Heavy Petty
Sat 12/30: Cash’d Out
Sun 12/31: NYE Party with Hirie
El Rey Cantina
294 E. Main Street
Fridays: Xoco Moraza and Friends (4 pm)
Saturdays: DJ Erock
Garage
1091 Scandia
Fri 12/22: DJ Darko
Gigi’s Cocktails
2493 Grand Avenue
(805) 642-2411
Thurs, Fri & Sat: Karaoke
Sun 12/31: NYE Party with What the Funk
Golden China
760 S. Seaward
(805) 652-0688
Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pm
Tuesdays 7 pm: Open Mic
Grapes and Hops
454 E. Main Street
Fri and Sat 8 pm; Sundays 3 pm
Fri 12/22: Tex Pistols
Sat 12/23: Alastair Greene
Fri 12/29: Shawn Jones Trio
Sat 12/30: Brandon Ragan Project
Sun 12/31: NYE Party with Barrelhouse Wailers
The Greek Restaurant
Ventura Harbor
Sun 12/31: NYE Party with Awesome Sauce
Hong Kong Inn
435 E. Thompson Blvd
Mondays: Karaoke
Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band
Fri 12/22: Hi Hat Entertainment presents James Intveld & Elvis Blue Christmas
Sat 12/23: Roberto Valley & Carlye Bariteau & Friends
Sat 12/30: The Bomb
Sun 12/31: NYE Party with Misunderstood
Keynote Lounge
10245 E. Telephone Road
Tues & Wed: Karaoke
Thursdays: Open mic night
Fri 12/22: Heathers on Fire
Sat 12/23: Reigh
Fri 12/29: CRV
Sat 12/30: Loose Cannons
Sun 12/31: NYE Party with Crosscut
Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd.
Fri 12/22: Jade Hendrix
Sat 12/23: Danielle Stacy
Made West Brewing
1744 Donlon Street
Thurs 12/21: Dan Grimm
Fri 12/22: Inertia
Sat 12/23: Jeff Uzzel
Thurs 12/38: Alice Austin
Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut Street
Fri 12/22: 5th Annual Holiday Sing-a-long
Fri 12/29: Chicano Batman
Moose Lodge
10269 Telephone Road
Sun 12/31: NYE Party with House Arrest band
O’Leary’s
6555 Telephone Road
Wednesdays: Karaoke
Fri 12/22: M1-6
Paddy’s
2 W. Main Street
Wednesdays: Karaoke
Fri & Sat: DJs
Patio at Players Casino
Auto Center Drive
Thurs 12/21: Andres Herrera Trio
Fri 12/22: Carmen & The Renegades
Sat 12/23: 805 All Starz
Thurs 12/28: Andres Herrera Trio
Fri 12/29: 805 All Starz
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
(805) 648-6862
Fri and Sat: Rotating DJs
Sandbox Coffeehouse
204 E. Thompson Blvd
805-641-1025
Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon
Thursdays Open Mic
Sun 12/24: Ashton York
Sat 12/30: Steve Badau
Sun 12/31: Robert Quinda
Sans Souci
21 S. Chestnut
Sundays: DJ Darko
Mondays: Karaoke
Tuesdays: DJ Nick Dean
Wednesdays: Open mic
Thursdays: DJ Spinobi
Fri 12/22: Divided Heaven
Sat 12/23: DJ Pistolero
Fri 12/29: DJ Pistolero
Sat 12/30: Seaside Band
Sun 12/31: NYE Party with DJ Darko
Squashed Grapes
2351 E. Main Street
Music 7-10 pm
Wed 12/20: eSmooth featuring Fundi
Thurs 12/21: Tilford Jackson’s Christmas Special
Fri 12/22: Dogfish
Sat 12/23: Doug Webb Quartet
Fri 12/29: Carey Frank and Bruce Forman
Sat 12/30: Studio C Jazz Band
Star Lounge
343 E. Main Street
Tues: Karaoke
Thurs: DJ Trovlbe
Fri 12/22: Shawn Jones Trio
Sat 12/23: Pull the Trigger
Fri 12/29: Bloody Reunion
Sat 12/30: Whiskey Stone
Sun 12/31: NYE Party with Alastair Greene
The Tavern
211 E. Santa Clara Street
(805) 643-3264
Sundays: DJ Steezy Steve
Tuesdays: Karaoke
Metal Wednesdays
Get it Right Thursday DJs
Fri 12/22: Noble Grizwald
Sun 12/31: NYE Party with DJ Aycer
Topa Mountain Winery
821 W. Ojai Avenue
Music 3-5 pm
Sat 12/30: Alan Thornhill, Martin Young & Jim Monahan
Sun 12/31: Natalie Gelman
Vintura at the Wine Rack
14 S. California Street
(805) 653-9463
Thurs 12/21: Vanise Terry Band
Fri 12/22: Jason Ho
Sat 12/23: Déjà vu Too
Thurs 12/28: Andy D
Fri 12/29: Epitome of Dreams
Sat 12/30: Kevin Longden & Friends
The 805 Bar
Ventura Harbor
Music at noon Sat & Sun with Kenny Devoe
Vol. 11, No. 6 – Dec 20, 2017 – Jan 2, 2018 – The Pet Page
• www.missingpetpartnership.org is a good place to help with your missing pet.
• Some veterinarians are offering their services for free during these times for our displayed and for pets without a home to call their own. Check with your vet to find out.
• by Jennifer Tipton
On Thursday, Dec. 7th I visited the Ventura County Fairgrounds located at our beautiful Seaside Park, one of three shelters set up by the American Red Cross.
People weren’t the only ones being cared for, there were about 150 horses in the stables and in a separate building, managed by American Kennel Club Pet Disaster Relief, they housed about 150 dogs, 150 cats, birds, guinea pigs, hamsters and one very large desert tortoise. Carmen from Ventura County Animal Services said they had taken in a total of 703 animals! The animals appeared very well cared for, each in crates covered with blankets for a sense of security and the dogs were being walked twice daily. “The animals will be cared for until the owner comes for them, if no one comes, they are transferred to the Camarillo Animal Shelter where we will phone, email and send letters to contact the owners, after 10 days, if no one comes for them, the animals will be put up for adoption”, Carmen said. The Camarillo shelter is a “no kill” shelter, one of the largest in So. California.
• Canine Adoption & Rescue League has a boarding kennel/sanctuary in Santa Paula. In the first days of the fire they sheltered 50 of SPARC’s (Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center) dogs and 8 of Santa Paula’s pets.
“This service was offered at no cost to the organizations, although considerable expenditure on CARL’s part. All the dogs were well and safely cared for and “weathered” the experience well. “stated C.A.R.L. President “Mary Saputo.“
The organization welcomes and relies on the generosity of dog welfare advocates to continue its mission. To learn more about C.A.R.L., how to donate, how to adopt, or how to volunteer, visit http://www.carldogs.org or call 644-PETS.
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• The National Training Center (NTC) campus, at 6800 Wheeler Canyon Rd., Santa Paula lost much, but not all of their buildings.
All of their main buildings – the Welcome Center, Handlers’ Lodge, Canine Pavilion and Caretaker’s Quarters – were unscathed, as were the Showgrounds, Canine Memorial Wall, and Guardian Glade.
The train car at the top of the Train Wreck prop was burned and will no longer be usable and, sadly, the historic Boone’s Cabin, containing relics from over one hundred years of history is completely gone.
They stated “We look forward to having you continue on this journey with us as we get back on our paws and continue fulfilling our mission of strengthening disaster response in America.”
SDF Headquarters 6800 Wheeler Canyon Rd., Santa Paula, CA 93060 888-4K9HERO.
The Humane Society of Ventura County has taken in hundreds of animals displaced by the Thomas Fire. The animals, being housed at the HSVC’s Ojai shelter, all are safe and in good shape, but funds are critically needed to maintain their care, as the evacuations wear on and the animals have nowhere else to go.
“The shelter has been staffed 24/7 since the fire began on Monday night,” said Greg Cooper, the HSVC’s director of community outreach. “Donations are pouring in and are greatly appreciated, but the need is monumental and ongoing.”
The HSVC has set up a donation link on its website so all funds go toward Thomas Fire Relief:
To donate: go to hsvc.org/thomasfire.
To volunteer: Email Amanda Volden at [email protected]
To drop off food and supplies: Go to the Ojai shelter, at 402 Bryant St.
For additional inquiries: Email Greg Cooper at [email protected]
As told by Finnegan – Quartermaster of the Luna Sea to Jennifer Tipton
My name is Finnegan and I am 2 years old. I was rescued from the Ojai Animal Shelter October 10, 2017 by Lisa Barrick and Shawn Taylor. Lisa and Shawn had sold just about everything they owned to buy a 43-foot Hunter Sailboat they call the Luna Sea. It’s been their home in the Ventura Harbor since 2016 and now it’s my home too.
On Monday night, December 4th, strong Santa Ana winds started up and we were rocking quite a bit, I could hear the halyard lines slapping up against the main sails, it sounded like a halyard symphony! Then all the power went out and we popped up topside to have a look, with all the pitching and yawing,
Captain Shawn insisted I wear my personal flotation device in case I got tossed overboard. We noticed that all the lights in the Harbor were out and it was very dark, but we still didn’t know there was a fire until morning when Captain Shawn and First Mate Lisa could see the flames at sunrise. By then, there was a heavy layer of smoke hovering over the harbor, ash falling and a lot of dust from the fields across the way.
Our boat neighbors told us that many owners of the boat slips here invited evacuees from the fire to stay on their boats and the Marina’s office manager allowed many others to stay in the parking lot in their RVs.
By Friday, December 8th, it felt calm, but there was still heavy smoke in the air, so we stayed indoors. We did get a lot of debris in our slip like burnt pieces of wood and tree limbs, but we felt safe because we were surrounded by nature’s fire retardant!
City of Ventura offers parcel record packets to fire victims
City of Ventura residents whose property was damaged or destroyed by the Thomas Fire will be able to pick up a parcel record packet for their property. The City of Ventura Community Development Department has compiled all records for parcels with homes or structures that were damaged or destroyed. This information may assist homeowners with filing insurance claims and beginning the rebuild process.
Packets will include:
- Building Permit Records
- Including historic building permits and/or planning permits
- (Please note that packets will not include copyrighted plans or calculations/reports.)
- Property Zoning Information
- Subdivision Tract Information, if applicable.
Property owners (with identification) may pick up their individualized packet at Ventura City Hall located at 501 Poli Street, Ventura during City Hall business hours in room 124 (lower level, West wing). Residents may also request an electronic version of the parcel packet by emailing their request to [email protected]. The City of Ventura is committed to supporting the recovery and rebuilding process for property owners.
Ventura Land Trust was very lucky
by staff
One week ago, Ventura was forever changed by the Thomas Fire. Ventura Land Trust was very lucky. No one on our staff or Board of Trustees lost their home, our office at the Poinsettia Pavilion still stands and many people have stepped up with offers of love, support, and assistance.
Please know, that our hearts are with all of you. We love this community and for the past 15 years have worked tirelessly to protect what makes it beautiful. We know that it will be beautiful again!
Our thoughts go out to the more 7,000 brave first responders, firefighters and every day heroes from around the country who continue battling the relentless flames. We are humbled by their bravery and have faith that they will soon bring the fire under control.
Today, we are taking time to clean the ash from our office, assess the damage to our preserves and, most importantly, count our blessings. In the coming weeks and months, as our community heals and the rebuilding begins, we will need your help. Burned areas will be cleared, trees will be planted, wildlife will return and eventually, the rains will come bringing an abundance of wildflowers.
Keep an eye on our website for future opportunities to help us heal the land. We are forever #VenturaStrong.
Ventura barber Jossy Carbajal gives free haircuts to evacuees and firemen
Jossy Carbajal is a barber at Ventura Barber Company. Immediately after she heard that the fairgrounds opened up to the displaced she went there and set up free haircuts for all evacuees. She also was giving the firemen quick haircuts as they were fueling up their trucks at State Beach. She is just a giving type person!
People with health problems face particular challenges
by Amelia Karraker, Health Scientist Administrator, Division of Behavioral and Social Research (DBSR).
ResearchScientific Resources
Harvey … Irma … Maria … hurricanes that won’t be forgotten any time soon. And, although they don’t have names, let’s not forget the Mexico City earthquake in September and the northern California wildfires in October. We know that the human, environmental, and economic costs of natural disasters are high. Studies by the Environmental Protection Agency show that some extreme weather events such as heat waves and large storm systems are occurring more frequently now than in the past—and this trend is expected to continue.
As we watched these disasters unfold on the news, we saw that people with health problems face particular challenges. And, regardless of their physical health status, many, many people will suffer from psychological issues caused by the loss of property and possessions—and most importantly—of a loved one.
For older adults, such challenges during a natural disaster can be compounded by income and disability status. For example, the deaths of 14 individuals living in a Hollywood, Florida, nursing home from exposure to prolonged extreme heat in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma have focused particular attention on how to best help older people who live in nursing homes and similar settings before, during, and after natural disasters.
The shock of these nursing home deaths tells us that formal care is at times significantly deficient in preparation for disasters, with terrible consequences. Yet, a much broader set of issues confronts us as we grapple with the difficulties that extreme weather presents to older adults. How can we better understand the social, psychological and biological pathways through which these extreme events affect health? What are the paths for resilience and recovery?
One recent study found that older adults exposed to Hurricane Sandy in 2012 experienced steeper increases in pain and functional limitations than those who were not exposed.
This and other studies have given us insights into the complex and unique challenges facing older adults during natural disasters. This research also generated more questions on topics such as:
Pros and cons of pre-disaster evacuation
Providing post-evacuation family and unpaid caregiving, as well as medical care for chronic conditions, including access to medications
Measuring immediate and subsequent environmental, industrial, and psychosocial stress exposure following a disaster.
When the top priority is to provide shelter, food, and water to people affected by a disaster, conducting research can pose significant response-time and logistical challenges. The NIH Disaster Research Response website has a wealth of useful information about time-sensitive funding opportunities, data collection tools (including social survey instruments and field protocols for environmental exposures), research protocols tailored to disaster research, and training resources. The site is managed by the National Institute on Environmental Health Sciences and is available for use by anyone. https://dr2.nlm.nih.gov/