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Several members of the city council were there. Photos by Patricia Schallert

Cleaning the river bottom was one of the projects.

The volunteers chose between 17 different projects. At the bike hub were volunteers learning how to fix bikes for kids, at the river cleanup (owned by the Ventura Land Trust) volunteers were cleaning up the river bottom.

Love Ventura stated “By partnering and collaborating with existing groups, organizations and individuals, we believe that our community can have a broader reach and impact in our neighborhoods, schools, and businesses.”

“We believe that every person should have a chance to serve the community. Our serve day on October 7th had projects that all can participate in – from your little ones to our senior community,  those able-bodied and those needing something lighter and not physically demanding. To inspire our community to love each other through connecting, participating, giving, and serving.”

Learning how to fix bikes for the kids by volunteers.

Our city comes together every October for a day of service. Love VC, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit with the sole focus of inspiring our community to love each other through connecting, giving and serving.

TheTeam is made up of 100% volunteers working to make our community a more vibrant and unified place to live, work and play.

Learning how to fix bikes for the kids by volunteers.

Call to Artists: Transforming Trashcans into Mosaic Masterpieces!

The City of Ventura invites professional artists and artist organizations to participate in a new public art project transforming ordinary trashcans into mosaic masterpieces. Applications are open now through Friday, October 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

This project, funded by the Pierpont Community Council, aims to create visually pleasing designs on four city-owned cement trashcans, located in Pierpont, that seamlessly complement Pierpont’s iconic monument sign, which was unveiled in 2022.

“Many communities have public art programs that transform trash receptacles into functional art that supports creative placemaking,” said Recreation Manager Emily Fox. “We are excited to bring this artistic initiative to Ventura and continue to beautify everyday surfaces with the help of our talented arts community.”

Applicants must submit at least four distinct design renderings. Two of the design renderings must incorporate the City emblem that’s affixed on several trashcans throughout Ventura.

A budget of $2,500 for each chosen trashcan (up to $10,000) has been allocated for this project. This sum is a package deal, expected to cover every facet of the artistic process – from conception and crafting to unveiling.

Learn more about this project and apply at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/PublicArt.

Ventura College Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Gala – Tickets On Sale

Ventura College Foundation Applied Science Group.

Tickets are on sale for Ventura College Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Gala, Friday, October 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Museum of Ventura County (100 East Main Street, Ventura). The gala will celebrate the successes of Ventura College students and the decades of board leadership and dedicated donors.

The VC Foundation began in 1983 to help remove the financial barriers that often prohibit students from reaching their education goals. According to Ventura College data, 52 percent of the college’s current 10,000-student population is classified as extremely low-income or low-income.

“Without the foundation’s help, many VC students would struggle as they try to keep up with their studies while facing severe economic challenges,” says Anne Paul King, executive director of the Ventura College Foundation.  Many students need assistance with food and housing and have to work multiple jobs.

Since its inception, the Foundation has raised over $48 million for Ventura College and its students for the Ventura College Promise, scholarships, textbook lending, and campus programs like Basic Needs, Career Education, Athletics, and more.

“The Foundation’s board leadership and its donors’ generosity have impacted tens of thousands of students over the years,” says King. “The foundation’s VC Promise program, where full-time, first-time, first year and second year students can attend school tuition-free, was groundbreaking when established in 2007. It became the model for the statewide California College Promise program in 2017.

Gala sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals, corporations and foundations.

Go to https://venturacollegefoundation.org/40th-anniversary/ to purchase gala tickets or sign up to become an event sponsor.

Established in 1983, the Ventura College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and operates financially independent from Ventura College. It transforms students’ lives through education by providing innovative and vital resources and financial support. The Foundation collaborates with Ventura College to enhance human potential, civic engagement, careers and academic success of students enabling their effective impact and legacy on the college, local workforce, and our community. The Foundation also hosts the Ventura College Foundation Marketplace; an outdoor shopping experience held every weekend on the Ventura College campus in the East Lot. For more information, contact Julie Harvey at (805) 289-6502 or [email protected] or visit www.VenturaCollegeFoundation.org.

World-Renowned Voyaging Canoe Hōkūleʻa heads to Southern California

The last time Hokulea sailed down the coast of California was 28 years ago.

Legendary Hawaiian canoe Hōkūleʻa, revered for reviving the lost art of Polynesian voyaging and navigation, is currently docked in the picturesque coastal city of Monterey, California. The traditional double-hulled canoe has been sailing from Southeast Alaska down the Pacific Coast since June, 2023, when the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) launched the Moananuiākea Voyage and began its four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific. Hōkūleʻa is set to make several stops in Southern California as part of this historic journey including Ventura, Marina Del Rey, Newport, Dana Point, and San Diego..

The last time Hokulea sailed down the coast of California was 28 years ago in 1995. From October 17-24 it will dock at the Ventura Yacht Club where it can be viewed.

The Moananuiākea Voyage will cover an estimated 43,000 nautical miles, 36 countries and archipelagoes, nearly 100 indigenous territories and more than 300 ports. Led by the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS), the Voyage is a global educational campaign that will amplify the vital importance of oceans and indigenous knowledge through port engagements, education and storytelling. The goal of the voyage is to ignite a movement of 10 million “planetary navigators” by developing young leaders and engaging communities around the world to take part in navigating earth towards a healthy, thriving future.

She is more than a voyaging canoe—she represents the common desire shared by the people of Hawaii, the Pacific, and the World to protect our most cherished values and places from disappearing. https://hokulea.com/voyaging-canoes/

CAPS Open House Is A Big Hit – Become A Member

Are you interested in becoming a CAPS Member?

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the CAPS Open House on October 5. Every CAPS Staff and Board Member enjoyed meeting our guests and showing off the CAPS resources with the hands-on demonstrations on videography, studio, radio and podcast production, live streaming, video editing and more.

Are you interested in becoming a CAPS Member or learning more about CAPS? Join us on Wednesday, November 8 from 4-8 pm for one of the Information Orientation sessions which includes membership sign-ups, programming and distribution information by Donald McConnell, the CAPS Operations Manager. There will be specific workshops with time to schedule future training classes with each department- videography, video editing, radio & podcast production and beginning production. Plus, guests will see all the CAPS gear that is available to members to use at no cost, including video cameras, tripods, sound gear, editing computers and more.

The informative Q&A sessions, scheduled at 4, 5, 6 and 7pm, are open to anyone to become a member or just learn more about CAPS. No reservations are needed, and everyone is invited to join us.
CAPS Membership is available for anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Ventura. The CAPS Creative Community includes families, teenagers, young adults, mid-career professionals, educators, storytellers, retirees, and more. Plus, nonprofits, faith-based groups and community service organizations throughout Ventura County can become CAPS Members.

The CAPS mission is to create an engaged and informed community through participation in electronic media. CAPS needs you to help us continue to fulfill that mission by helping you unleash your creative talent and learn the skills to create and launch your own media projects.
Concurrently the CAPS creative team has been working on various projects to celebrate Ventura County’s 150 Anniversary. Go to VenturaCounty150.com and to VenturaMuseum.org to view and listen to them all. Additional projects include the Ventura County Fire Safe Council, the Ventura College Foundation 40th Celebration video and more.

The CAPS Media Center is located a 65 Day Road, between Loma Vista and Telegraph, on the east side of Ventura College directly across from Foothill High School.

CAPS is Ventura’s public access media center, managing Channel 6 (public) and Channel 15 (government and education), plus KPPQ radio at 104.1 with all channels and station streaming. CAPS crew members provide expertise and service to the City of Ventura by covering City Council and other meetings at City Hall, as well as producing informational public service videos more.

Join us on Wednesday, November 8 between 4-8pm for the Information Orientation sessions at 4, 5, 6 or 7pm. Discover a world of limitless creative possibilities at CAPS. You may be surprised and enjoy the people you’ll meet and what you’ll discover inside the CAPS Media Center.

Sailathon supports Caregivers: Volunteers Assisting The Elderly.

Sailathon celebrated the joy of sailing.

The picturesque waters of Ventura played host to the 22nd Annual Sailathon on Sunday, October 15, a remarkable event that showcased not only the beauty of the sea but also the generosity of the community. Thirty-three registered boats gracefully sailed these waters, all in support of a noble cause – Caregivers: Volunteers Assisting The Elderly.

The Ventura Yacht Club made quite a splash by clinching the renowned Ugly Fish Award with an impressive nine registered boats. They were closely followed by the Ventura Sailing Club, which had eight boats in the competition. Meanwhile, the Pierpont Bay Yacht Club contributed six boats to the cause, and the Channel Island Yacht Club entered three boats, demonstrating the collective commitment of these organizations to the mission.

The Sailathon, a thrilling two-hour event, culminated in a heartwarming reception hosted by the Channel Islands Yacht Club. Here, volunteers showed their culinary skills by preparing delightful chili and chowder for the annual competition. In a savory showdown, Doug Miller was crowned the champion of the chowder category, while the title of chili maestro went to Ken Gearhart, a new Caregiver volunteer.

Caregivers: Volunteers Assisting The Elderly has been a beacon of hope for seniors in Ventura County since its inception in 1984. Developed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet with a grant from the Interfaith Council on Aging and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this community-based model has met the growing needs of the elderly in the United States. In Ventura County, where one of the largest aging populations resides, CAREGIVERS serves hundreds of seniors, offering crucial support and companionship. This vital service has been sustained by the generosity of individuals, foundations, corporations, and municipalities, enabling CAREGIVERS to continue its essential mission.

The 22nd Annual Sailathon not only celebrated the joy of sailing but also underscored the enduring spirit of giving and community support. As the boats sailed away into the horizon, they carried with them the hopes and dreams of a better, more caring world for our elderly citizens.

For more information about Caregivers: Volunteers Assisting The Elderly and how you can contribute to their mission, please visit https://www.vccaregivers.org

Ventura Police host “Coffee with a Cop” at Simone’s Coffee and Tea.

Chief Shindler and some of the many cops who dropped by to share coffee with citizens. Photos by Richard Lieberman

by Richard Lieberman

A Ventura police officer engages with a citizen.

Ventura police held a Coffee with a Cop event on Wednesday October 4, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Community members were invited to meet with Ventura Police officers and professional staff to share a coffee and get to know local Ventura officers in a calm social environment. It is common for Ventura residents to perceive officers as unapproachable and detached in high stress situations. Having coffee with a cop strives to break down the barriers between officers and the public. The Coffee with a Cop program affords attendees a relaxed one-on-one interaction with Ventura police chief and the officers who patrol Ventura neighborhoods, businesses, and industrial areas of the city.

“We do this a couple of times a month we pick a different coffee shop in town we try to get to the east end the west end and the middle of the town” Chief Darin Schindler said. The event gave citizens an opportunity to ask questions, discuss concerns or just have a chat with a cop.” We have been holding these events for at least five years now and we intend to keep this outreach program indefinitely”, added Schindler.

Ventura Police Chief Darin Schindler engaged with attendees discussing police goals.

An attendee Kevin Drescher “I knew the officers were going to be here I am actually on the Ventura Community Police Foundation Board, so I knew about it, and I am huge supporter of the police department and I think it is a great way for the community to come out and meet the great staff at the police department.”

The owner of Simone’s Coffee and Tea Simone stated we were happy to do this, we just love our police department. Our patrons were very excited to participate in the event, we would for certain be willing to do this again,” she said.

“In an increasingly complex world, building connections with our community takes an unprecedented importance,” said Chief Shindler “Our goal is always to cultivate familiarity among residents and local businesses, increase trust in our officers, and share essential crime prevention and safety information,” he added.

Customers waiting to talk to a police officer.

Some residents were surprised coming in for their morning coffee and being surrounded by Ventura police officers. Most appreciated the opportunity to speak with officers on so casual a basis.

Almost no police resources were used at this event. Attending police officers were already on duty and encouraged to just drop by and have a cup of coffee before returning to their regular patrols.

Vol. 17, No. 02 – Oct 18 – Oct 31, 2023 – The Pet Page

• Protect pets from Halloween hazards

You may love Halloween tricks and treats, but your furry friend most likely needs extra oversight during the celebration.

Dr. Canaan Shores, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, sees dogs and cats through the hospital’s urgent and convenient care service at its Veterinary Medicine South Clinic, 2100 S. Goodwin, Urbana. He answers questions pet owners may have about how to prevent or respond to close encounters of the scary kind.

What are the most common Halloween hazards you see?

“Ingestion of several types of candy can definitely pose a hazard to pets,” says Dr. Shores. “The most common would be exposure to chocolate, which can cause neurologic signs, cardiac signs, or gastrointestinal signs, based on the type of chocolate and amount ingested.

“In general, the darker the chocolate, the more toxic. Cocoa powder and baking chocolate are the most toxic.

“Other candy-related concerns include xylitol, a sweetener found in some ‘sugar-free’ candy products, and excessive fat intake, especially from eating large amounts of chocolate.

“The final type of toxicity worth mentioning is raisin ingestion, which can cause severe kidney disease.”

What is a common Halloween hazard that is not candy?

“A big concern associated with Halloween is behavioral problems with pets,” he says. “With strangers—and bizarrely dressed strangers at that!—frequently coming to the door, there is an increased risk of bites and scratches. There is also the risk of pets escaping from a home and running away.”

How can owners best protect their animals from these hazards?

“You can minimize pets’ exposure to candy by keeping the candies in a sealed container out of reach of the pet. Because of the various toxicity risks, it’s best to avoid offering any type of candy to pets. Instead treat your pet to a product made for dogs or cats.

“To prevent some of the behavioral hazards, I advise limiting a pet’s exposure to strangers and frequently opened doors,” continues Dr. Shores. “Keep your pet in a different part of the house, behind closed doors.

How does the most common hazard wreak havoc on our dogs?

“At high doses, chocolate can cause disease of the nervous system, such as seizures. At lower doses, the cardiovascular system can be affected, leading to a very high heart rate and/or blood pressure,” explains Dr. Shores.

“I always take a nap after reading the Breeze.”

• National Pet Wellness Month is the perfect time to provide our pets with the attention they require, including scheduling their annual veterinarian visit. Most of us have adopted them as members of our family, and it’s only natural we treat them as we would our human relatives.

Just like humans need vaccines, dental care, bloodwork, and regular checkups with their doctors, our pets need veterinary wellness visits every six months to a year.

Your pet’s veterinarian is trained to detect the subtle clues that can indicate a problem or illness, like changes in breathing, heart rate and vision, and even minor swellings. These clues could be signs of something more serious or life-threatening, and it’s always better to take a preventative approach with your veterinarian who knows your pet’s health history.

The wellness visit is also important to make sure your pet is up to date on their vaccines, especially for rabies protection, and infectious bacterial diseases like leptospirosis and those that cause respiratory infections.

• According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 56% of dogs are considered overweight or obese. With extra weight comes several health problems and concerns that can shorten a dog’s life.

The Association states that overweight dogs are more likely to suffer from arthritis, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, heart failure, high blood pressure, and cancer.

How can you prevent your dog from gaining weight or being overweight? Surgical Veterinarian and Mobile Veterinary Surgical Services Owner, Jennifer Hoch, said first check on your pet by feeling their ribs.

She said you should feel an hourglass shape and while you don’t want the ribs poking out, you should be able to feel the ribs.

If you can’t feel the ribs, your dog might be overweight. She said it’s best to check with your vet.

Either way, Hoch said there are two things you need to be attentive to, your pets’ activity level and food consumption.

“If you have a pet that’s getting regular activity, then that’s not just going to make their body healthy, but it also stimulates their mind and it will also improve their behavior at home,” said Hoch. “They are going to be less destructive and they’re going to be engaged in other things, so it makes them a better well-rounded pet at home.”

Hoch said she does surgery on pets every day, many of which are ACL repairs, and a majority of the surgeries are from the overuse of muscles or overweight pets.

She said regular, low-impact exercises, like leash walking, swimming, playing fetch, or going to the park will do. The fresh air will do you and your pet some good.

She said active play like throwing a ball, stick, or frisbee for your pet to retrieve is a great way to get them moving.

Hoch said don’t wait all week to get them moving and then over-do-it on the weekends with a big hike or long walk.

Adding in walks and playtime during the week will help them be ready for big hikes and long walks on the weekends. She said if they are not used to being active, they can over-exert themselves, which can cause injuries.

If you do take them out for a bigger exercise event, Hoch said to be sure and keep an eye on them as they are working out. If they want to stop, lay down, or are slowing down or limping, it’s time to wrap up the exercise.

“Some people don’t have the availability maybe with their schedule, or have physical limitations, to take their pets out, so there are also other ideas like rehab facilities, underwater treadmills and there are actually people in town that have mobile dog gyms that they can come to you and exercise their pets in air condition for you,” she said. “There are lots of different things that should fit anyone’s lifestyle.”

 

Vol. 17, No. 02 – Oct 18 – Oct 31, 2023 – As I See It

A federal judge has approved LA County’s commitment to produce 3,000 new mental health and substance abuse treatment beds. This is much needed in all communities, especially housing for the truly mentally ill, so such a large percentage don’t end up homeless.

A had some lab work done and it said FAST so I ate my breakfast in a hurry.

How quickly our world has changed. Not so long-ago cannabis events would be unheard of. Now, the Ventura County Fairgrounds is considering allowing cannabis shows on the state-owned grounds.

The fairgrounds board of directors voted (in a 7-2 vote) to adopt cannabis event guidelines from the California Department of Food & Agriculture (owners of the grounds). They expressed their intent of drafting a policy detailing what could and couldn’t take place at gatherings.

The action was designed to allow negotiations to proceed for a well-known trade show, Hall of Flowers, that has expressed interest in coming to the fairgrounds for an event next year. Staff members said the show could generate more than $50,000 of revenue and noted other cannabis groups have expressed interest in holding events at the fairgrounds.

If they can have gun shows there, they could certainly have these events. Which is more dangerous?

I am occasionally lambasted for being critical of the Trump presidency but not Biden’s. Truth is, I’ve never been critical of Trump’s presidency only of him being a completely immoral and dishonest person. You can decide if he, and Biden are good presidents. I just don’t think an immoral person should be our president. Truthfully, I don’t want either of them to be my president. It’s sad that they might be our choices – that’s it’s the best we can do in 2024.

A New York judge has found that Donald Trump committed fraud and lied about the value of his assets in a significant portion of a case in which New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Trump and his company for $250 million.

Certainly not my expertise, but if a person lies on loan documents in order to obtain a loan it seems the banks could take over the properties?

Trump loves making up things to validate his points. He stated that “California residents were getting five ballots or six ballots (Democrats only I assume), and there is no in-person voting in the state.” I feel cheated that I only get one ballot.

When Moses brought the 10 commandments down the hill, he was so mad at the Israelites that he threw the stone on the ground and it broke. So only he knew what was on it, maybe he made the whole thing up?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills aimed at bolstering protections for LGBTQ+ people. The new laws include legislation that focuses on support for LGBTQ+ youth. One law sets timelines for required cultural competency training for public school teachers and staff, while another creates an advisory task force to determine the needs of LGBTQ+ students and help advance supportive initiatives. A third requires families to show that they can and are willing to meet the needs of a child in foster care regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The governor also signed legislation that requires schools serving 1st through 12th grade students to have at least one gender-neutral bathroom available by 2026. I certainly support this legislation.

Vol. 17, No. 02 – Oct 18 – Oct 31, 2023 – Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com

Air Pizza
11496 N. Ventura Ave., Ojai
Fri 10/20: Medicine Hat, Neverland Ranch Davidians

Angry Ferret
11990 Hertz St., Moorpark
Fri 10/20: Humble Boy
Fri 10/27: Corey Highberg

Aqua Beachfront Bar
Crowne Plaza; 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura
Wednesdays: Déjà vu Too
Sat 10/21: Brion Shearer’s Unreliable Villians

Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
8585 N. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Sun 10/29: Tony Ybarra

Boatyard Pub
1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Music 6-9; except Sundays 4-7
Wednesdays: Frank Barajas
Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam
Fri 10/20: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer
Sat 10/21: Déjà vu Too
Tues 10/24: Noah Thoresen
Fri 10/27: Mack and D
Sat 10/28: Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson
Tues 10/31: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples

Bombay Bar and Grill
143 S. California St., Ventura
Wednesdays: Blues Night

Cantara Cellars
126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo
Thurs 10/19: Cadillac Zack presents John Primer & Bob Corritore Band
Fri 10/20: Heart & Soul
Sat 10/21: Ignition
Fri 10/27: Brandon Ragan Project
Sat 10/28: The Renegades

The Cave
4435 McGrath St., Ventura
Wed & Thurs: Bobby Apostol
Fri & Sat: Warren Takahashi

Copa Cubana
Ventura Harbor Village
Mondays: Glenn Bennett
Tuesdays: Blues Tuesdays

Copper Blues
591 Collection Blvd., Oxnard
Fri 10/20: No Duh
Sat 10/21: The Blue Moon Boys
Fri 10/27: Tone-6

Dargan’s
593 E. Main St., Ventura
Sun 10/22: The Pipes

Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa Hwy., Ojai
Thurs 10/19: Babes in Canyon
Sun 10/22: Rick Kaylor
Fri 10/27: Katie Skene
Sat 10/28: Dudley, Dielectric

Feros Ferio Winery
310 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Sat 10/21: Ashford Gordon

Four Brix
2290 Eastman Ave., Ventura
(Fridays 6-8:30; Sundays 1-3:30)
Fri 10/20: Caught Red Handed
Sun 10/22: Brittney & Ben
Fri 10/27: Heathers on Fire

Garage
1091 Scandia Ave., Ventura
Fri 10/20: The Renegades
Sat 10/21: We are the 80s
Sat 10/28: Duncan and the Dragonslayers

The Grape
2733 E. Main St., Ventura
Tues: The Gratitude Jazz Jam
Wed 10/18: Terry Murphy
Thurs 10/19: Tina Raymond Trio
Fri 10/20: Lyman Medeiros Quartet
Sat 10/21: Tommy Quale (2 pm); Danny Janklow & Elevation Band (8 pm)
Wed 10/25: Teka & Friends
Thurs 10/26: Maria Schafer Quartet
Fri 10/27: House Arrest Band
Sat 10/28: CocoKnots (2 pm); Love, Love me Boo (8 pm)

The Hangar
824 E. Santa Maria St., Santa Paula
Sat 10/28: 805 Rockin’ Oldies Band

Keynote Lounge
10245 Telephone Rd., Ventura
Thursdays: Open Mic
Sat 10/21: Vinyl Gypsies
Fri 10/27: The Balance
Sat 10/28: Pull the Trigger

Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Thurs 10/19: Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Night
Fri 10/20: Top Shelf
Sat 10/21: Chillin Dylan (1 pm); Jacob Marquez & the Good Vibes (6 pm)
Sun 10/22: One People
Thurs 10/26: Twice as Clever
Fri 10/27: Urban Dread
Sat 10/28: The Heavy Hitters
Sun 10/29: Shay Moulder

Libbey Bowl
210 S. Signal St., Ojai
Sun 10/22: Ojai Pops Orchestra, Miriam Dance

Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut St., Ventura
Wed 10/18: The Offspring
Sat 10/21: Black Veil Brides & VV, Dark Divine
Sun 10/22: Marcus King, Joshua Ray Walker
Sat 10/28: Brooks Nielsen
Tues 10/31: Amigo the Devil

Manhattan
5800 Santa Rosa Rd., Camarillo
Wed 10/18: Robert Van
Thurs 10/19: Tom McMorran
Fri 10/20: Tour Support
Sat 10/21: Jeanne Tatum
Wed 10/25: Warren Takahashi
Thurs 10/26: Tom McMorran
Fri 10/27: Tour Support
Sat 10/28: Jeanne Tatum

Margarita Villa
1567 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Fri 10/20: Vinyl Gypsies
Sat 10/21: Operation 90s
Sun 10/22: Smokey & Friends
Fri 10/27: Dive Bar Messiahs
Sat 10/28: Crosscut 805
Sun 10/29: Heathers on Fire

Mountains to Sea Jubliee Music Festival
Veterans Memorial Park, Ventura & Mills Rd., Santa Paula
Sat 10/21: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Rey Fresco, Whiskey Business, Charles Law Band, Mariachi Camarillo

Mrs. Olson’s
2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Sun 10/22: Teresa Russell

Namba Arts
47 S. Oak St., Ventura
Fri 10/20: Frequency Within, Intenable, Promotive

Ojai Day
Signal St., Ojai
Sat 10/21: Buck Moon, Spencer the Gardener, Beau Red & the Tailor Maide, more…

Ojai Valley Brewing
307 Bryant St., Ojai
Fri 10/20: Van Allen Twins
Sat 10/21: Dan Grimm
Fri 10/27: Milo Sledge

Ojai Underground Exchange
616 Pearl St., Ojai
Fri 10/20: Elsa Nilsson Jazz Quartet
Sat 10/21: Max Gomez

Onyx Bistro
2390 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo
Fri 10/20: Leeann Skoda
Sat 10/21: Tom Etchart’s Jazz Trio
Fri 10/27: Jesse Davis

Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard
Wed 10/18: Listeso String Quartet
Thurs 10/19: Listeso String Quartet

Peirano’s
Thursdays: 10/19: Mack and D
Fri 10/20: Bobby Campbell & Tim Conklin
Sat 10/21: Frank Barajas
Sun 10/22: Vinny Berry
Fri 10/27: Oliva Willhite
Sat 10/28: Frank Barajas
Sun 10/29: Vinny Berry

Poseidon Brewing
5777 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura
Sat 10/21: Natalie Wattre

The Raven Tavern
1651 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard
Fri & Sat 7 pm; Sunday 2 pm
Fri 10/20: Brandon Ragan
Sat 10/21: The Hearing Colors
Sun 10/22: Katie Shorey
Fri 10/27: NDR CVR SPR GRP
Sat 10/28: Duke Fame
Sun 10/29: Jake McClelland

Rincon Brewery
4100 Telegraph Rd., Ventura
Sat 10/28: Vanise Terry Band

Rocks & Drams
14 S. California St., Ventura
Wednesdays: Katie Leigh

Sam’s Place
308 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Fri 10/27: Tommy Quayle

Sans Souci
21 S. Chestnut St., Ventura
Wed 10/18: Centershift, DTP, The Axiom
Wed 10/25: A Year from Yesterday, Slow Decay

The Shores
1031 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Fri 10/20: Joe Delia (4 pm); The Corsican Bros. (8 pm)
Sat 10/21: Sin Chonies
Fri 10/27: Jake McClelland (4 pm); Nuestro (8 pm)
Sat 10/28: The Flying Gang

The Six
419 E. Main St., Ventura
Sat 10/21: The Bomb

The Sportsman
4426 Central Ave., Camarillo
Sun 10/22: Swing Shift

Strey Cellars
951 N. Rice Ave., Oxnard
Sun 10/22: The Renegades
Sat 10/28: Ignition

Studio Channel Islands
2222 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo
Sat 10/28: The Black Market Trust

Taqueria Jalisco
4275 Tierra Rejada Rd., Moorpark
Tuesdays & Fridays: Jim Friery

Tony’s Pizzeria
186 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Wed 10/18: Los Amigos
Thurs 10/19: Stoneflys
Fri 10/20: Shaky Feelin’
Sun 10/22: House Arrest
Wed 10/25: Pull the Trigger
Fri 10/27: Medicine Hat
Sun 10/29: Heart and Soul

Topa Topa Brewing
2024 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo
Fri 10/20: Colin Kyffin
Sat 10/21: Doc Strange

Topa Topa Brewing
4880 Colt St., Ventura
Sat 10/21: Teresa Russell
Tues 10/24: Jam
Sat 10/29: The Trivle Omdobble

Topa Topa Brewing
341 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Wed 10/18: Tom Collins
Fri 10/20: Dylan Cunningham

The Twist on Main
454 E. Main St., Ventura
Fri 10/20: Dive Bar Messiahs
Sat 10/21: Joe Delia (noon); Dive Bar Trio (4 pm); JetLemons (8 pm)
Sun 10/22: Kris Simeon (1 pm); Steve and Sally Williams
Wed 10/25: Battle of the Bands
Fri 10/27: Brobots
Fri 10/28: Adam Lenhard (noon); Morrison Dr. (4 pm); Jazzmen Suites (8 pm)
Sun 10/29: Phillip Beserra (1 pm); JetLemons (4 pm)

Vaquero y Mar
435 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Sundays: Mariachi
Tuesdays: The Sea Hunter, Lowered Expectations
Wednesdays: Tribal Me
Fridays: Conjunto Zacamandu

Ventura Music Hall
1888 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Wed 10/18: Casey Frey
Fri 10/20: Powerman 5000, Julie K
Sat 10/21: Circles Around the Sun
Tues 10/24: Mustard Service, Sitting on Stacy
Thurs 10/26: Suga Free
Fri 10/27: ALO, Shira Elias
Sat 10/28: Dead Kennedys

Waterside
3500 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Sat 10/28: Tommy Foytek Band
Sun 10/29: Teresa Russell

Winchesters
632 E. Main St., Ventura
Music Thurs 5:30; Fri 7 pm; Sat 3 pm; Sun 3 pm
Thurs 10/19: Medicine Hat Duo
Fri 10/20: Blown Over
Sat 10/21: Adam & Sam
Sun 20/22: Doc Rogers Band
Thurs 10/26: Frank Barajas
Fri 10/27: James Broz
Sat 10/28: Rick & Jenny
Sun 10/289: Pull the Trigger

1901 Speakeasy
740 S. B Street, Oxnard
Thursdays: D.on Darox
Fri 10/27: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer