Category Archives: Community Events

Vol. 16, No. 23 – Aug 9 – Aug 22, 2023 – Ojai News & Events

Trio Manise will visit the Ojai Library at 2pm on Sunday, August 20, 2023, to deliver a special afternoon performance. The members of Trio Manise are David Singer (clarinet), Ann Erwin (flute), and Fred Beerstein (oboe). These talented musicians will play music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Villa-Lobos, Malcolm Arnold, and Benjamin Britten. The performance will take place in the main library space, and is sponsored by the Ojai Valley Library Friends & Foundation.

This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Ron Solórzano, Regional Librarian, at (805) 218-9146 or [email protected].

The Ojai Library is located at 111 East Ojai Avenue in Ojai, CA. Hours of service are 10am to 8pm Monday through Thursday and 12pm to 5pm Friday through Sunday.

The Ojai Storytelling Festival returns October 26 – 29, 2023! Naughty Tales, Story Slam, Ghost Stories, Music – There’s something for everyone! Entries accepted till September 15th at ojaistoryfest.org/storyslam. Taking place at the historic Libbey Bowl and Ojai Art Center, Tim Lowry will be our Master of Ceremonies with featured storytellers Niall de Burca, Carmen Agra-Deedy, Noa Baum, Rev. Robert Jones, Vijai Nathan, and Peter Cook! Musical performances by Dan Navarro, Ted Lennon, and the Salty Suites. Experience the magic and joy of a good story. Get your weekend pass now. More info: [email protected]
Tickets & Volunteering: ojaistoryfest.org

A special program coming up at the Ojai Library. Popular storyteller, speaker, and author Bee Bloeser will visit the Ojai Library at 2pm on Saturday, August 26, 2023, to talk about her book, Vaccines & Bayonets: Fighting Smallpox in Africa amid Tribalism, Terror and the Cold War.

Bee Bloeser has lived in Africa, the Middle East, and Native American nations. A retired speech-language pathologist, she is a member of Toastmasters International and PEO, a philanthropic education organization that funds education for women and girls.

Her historical memoir, Vaccines & Bayonets, has been praised by Foreign Policy magazine’s deputy editor and by The Economist’s Midwest correspondent and former bureau chief in Johannesburg and Delhi. A percentage of net proceeds from Vaccines & Bayonets supports water wells for Africa.

Vol. 16, No. 23 – Aug 9 – Aug 22, 2023 – Community Events

by Ana Baker

Do you want a Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. All levels of play, and we will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011 or Rose 805-659-9223 or [email protected]. All Welcome.

The Ventura County Philatelic Society’s meetings are held every first and third Monday of the month at the Church of the Foothills. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. Website with more information can be found at https://venturacountyphilatelicsoc.org.

Monthly Beach Cleanup First Saturday of every month. Meet your neighbors and help keep our beach looking fresh. Hosted by Pierpont Beach Community Council in partnership with Surfrider. Meet up at the end of Seward near the beach. (1140 S Seward St) 8:30-10:30 a.m. Arrive any time during the timeframe. Fun for the whole family. Supplies provided BYO water.

The loss of a loved one can be a difficult time. Bereavement counseling can offer the support you need to help you through your grief. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program offers individual (one-on-one) counseling for up to 1 year with trained bereavement counselors/therapists and group counseling. All support groups are free for the community. For more information, contact 805-389-6870 or online at lmvna.org/grief.

Aug 15: The Ventura Senior Men’s Group continues to meet for a social lunch and program at the Poinsettia Pavilion. Men of all descriptions are always welcome to sample our shenanigans.

11:30 a.m. socialize, buffet lunch, general meeting, guest speaker, a joker, raffle drawing, and dismissal. The speaker will be attorney Crista Hermance. She has experience in estate planning, personal injury, and bankruptcy cases, but now her practice is confined solely to estate planning. Lyle Hotzler at 805-341-9820

Aug. 17: The East Ventura Community Council (EVCC) will meet virtually at 7 p.m. Visit the EVCC website at https://eastventura.org/ for the Zoom meeting link. The agenda includes the East Ventura police report from Commander Brown and a presentation from the Outreach Director of the Ventura Land Trust, Ms. Leslie Velez.

The mission of the Ventura Land Trust (VLT) is to acquire, manage and protect open space lands for public access. Leslie Velez, Outreach Director, will update us on upper Harmon Canyon, closed since this winter’s rains, and VLT’s fall events.

The purpose of the EVCC is to encourage residents to understand East Ventura’s problems, needs, and expectations and to recommend, initiate and participate in developing and implementing programs or solutions. The EVCC facilitates communications between the community and the government or other service agencies.

Aug. 20: Anyone interested in timepieces, both antique and modern, can join the Ventura County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors for a watch/clock marketplace, lunch, and a presentation on a horological topic. Bring a watch or clock for a free evaluation. 11am,  Sunday,  Dudley House Museum  197 N Ashwood Ave,

Aug. 26: Channel Islands PC User Group (CIPCUG) Saturday at 9:30 a.m. online and Live at our temporary site at Ventura County Computers 2175 Goodyear Avenue, Unit 117 (805) 289-3960. Discussion, Tutorial, and Q&A sessions centered around Computers, email, the Internet, social media brokers such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, and Yahoo. All CIPCUG events may be attended online. Due to limited space, live

attendance is reserved for members. Details for connecting to the online events are emailed before the event. To receive connection instructions, please sign up on our website at http://www.cipcug.org

Sept. 9: Relay for Life of Ventura. 10-10 p.m. at the Ventura County Credit Union, 2575 Vista Del Mar. The largest, most inspiring, and supportive cancer fundraising event on the planet. www.facebook.com/relayforlifeofventura

Vol. 16, No. 22 – July 26 – Aug 8, 2023 – Community Events

Beach Cities Neighbors and Newcomers, BCNN is a group for women from Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme.  It has dozens of small group of shoots from sports activities, to wine tasting, bridge, games, book groups and more.  (www.bcnnwomensgroup.org). The meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Ventura Yacht Club.  1755 Spinnaker Dr

Wanna Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge games every Tues., Wed., and Thurs. at 12:30. All levels of play and we will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011 or Rose 805-659-9223 or [email protected]. All Welcome.

The Ventura County Philatelic Society’s meetings are held every first and third Monday of the month at the Church of the Foothills, Ventura. Meetings start at 7:30pm. Website with more information can be found at https://venturacountyphilatelicsoc.org

Monthly Beach Cleanup First Saturday of every month! Come meet your neighbors and help keep our beach looking fresh. Hosted by Pierpont Beach Community Council in partnership with Surfrider. Meet up at the end of Seward near the beach. (1140 S Seward St) 8:30-10:30am. Arrive any time during the timeframe. Funfor the whole family! Supplies provided BYO water

July 10- July 31: Bereavement counseling can offer the support you need to help you through your grief. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program offers both individual (one-on-one) counseling with trained bereavement counselors/therapists and group counseling.

All support groups are free for the community. (Camarillo in-person). For reservations contact 805-389-6870 or online at lmvna.org/grief.

July 26: The College Area Community Council iwill be holding a Zoom meeting on Wednesda at 7pm. Gina Dorrington, from the Ventura Water Dept., will be discussing the pipeline project that will soon be under construction. Council meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month and include speakers and discussion on topics of neighborhood and community interest, including public safety and economic development.

Visit the College Area Community Council website @ https://caccventura.com to learn more, to be added to the mailing list or to access a link to the Zoom meeting.

July 29: Seniors Craft Shoppe on 429 E. Main St.celebrates 45th birthday party.
from 3-5. We will have finger foods, punch, kids crafts, door prizes, and a drawing for three gift baskets for three lucky winners. The items in the gift baskets are all donated by the seniors who work in the shoppe.

August 5: Sespe Fly Fishers of Ventura will be conducting our monthly “First Saturday” introductory Fly Rod Casting and Intro to Fly Fishing clinic. There is no charge and all are welcome. Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice we want to help you improve .If you don’t yet have a fly rod, don’t worry, just come and use one of ours. Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, 9:00 to 11:00 am, in East Ventura, off Telephone Rd. Casting Program Coordinator Thomas Hall [email protected] (805) 377-5249

August 6: Open house tours of the 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will take place on from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The museum is located at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood Streets (197 N. Ashwood) in Ventura. For information please call (805) 642-3345 or visit the website at dudleyhouse.org.

Aug. 26: Channel Islands PC User Group (CIPCUG) Online and Live at Computers, 2175 Goodyear Avenue, Unit 117 Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 289-3960 Discussion, Tutorial, and Q&A sessions centered around Computers, email and the Internet, social media brokers such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, and Yahoo. Events begin at 9:30am. All CIPCUG events may be attended online. Due to limited space live attendance is reserved for members. Details for connecting to online events are emailed prior to the event.

August 1: Ventura Senior Mens Group. Any man who considers himself in the senior category (and many who don’t) might benefit from a visit to the group at the Poinsettia Pavillion the first and third Tuesday of the month. Your first lunch is free! We talk about everything except religion and politics. Eligible to all men age 55 plus. .11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.. Speaker will be Kristin Decas, Port Hueneme CEO.

August 6: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc.
Sunday 2:00-4:00 pm
Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd.
Live Music on stage. Jamming in the Canada Room. Free Admission. Free parking
Open to the Public. For more information
call 805-517-1131 or visit Facebook: OTCBGMA

Sept. 9: Relay for Life of Ventura. 10-10 p.m. at the Ventura County Credit Union, 2575 Vista Del Mar. The largest, most inspiring, and supportive cancer fundraising event on the planet. www.facebook.com/relayforlifeofventura

Fans will be coming to X Games from all over Southern California

Trains to take fans to the X Games.

The X Games has announced more detailed information about its partnership with Visit Ventura and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner – an unprecedented partnership which will provide access from key Southern California cities to the X Games event, bringing ticket-holders to and from Ventura this summer.

“Fans will be coming to X Games from all over Southern California and we wanted to provide them with a more sustainable way to travel to Ventura for the event,” said Valerie Ryan, X Games Vice President, Fan Experience & Hospitality.

The Ventura stop is part of the Fairgrounds parking lot, a few feet from where X Games three-day event will take place.

A total of 10 Pacific Surfliner trips operate to Ventura daily, from as far north as San Luis Obispo and as far south as San Juan Capistrano. During the event, an additional trip will be added to the schedule to provide customers with a late-night departure option from Ventura back to Los Angeles. With approximately 500 seats on board each Pacific Surfliner train, there is a potential to carry more than 16,000 passengers to and from the event over the three-day period.

“Sustainable travel has been at the forefront of our conversations since the very beginning,” said Marlyss Auster, President and CEO of Visit Ventura. “We have been in weekly transportation meetings for months with LOSSAN and the X Games team to create a sustainable travel plan that would benefit our city. The truth is train travel is not only better for our local community, but it’s also better for the environment and the guest experience too. It’s a win-win.”

The train is expected to depart Los Angeles Union Station around 7 a.m., traveling to San Luis Obispo and the second train will make its way back later in the day and evening.

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Vol. 16, No. 21 – July 12 – July 25, 2023 – Community Events

The Ventura Senior Men’s Group continues to meet for a social lunch and program at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura on the first and third Tuesday each month. Men of all descriptions are always welcomed to stop in to sample our shenanigans. Lyle Hotzler at 805-341-9820

Wanna Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge games every Tues., Wed., and Thurs. at 12:30. All levels of play and we will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011 or Rose 805-659-9223 or [email protected]. All Welcome.

The Ventura County Philatelic Society’s meetings are held every first and third Monday of the month at the Church of the Foothills, Ventura. Meetings start at 7:30pm. Website with more information can be found at https://venturacountyphilatelicsoc.org

Monthly Beach Cleanup First Saturday of every month! Come meet your neighbors and help keep our beach looking fresh. Hosted by Pierpont Beach Community Council in partnership with Surfrider. Meet up at the end of Seward near the beach. (1140 S Seward St) 8:30-10:30am. Arrive any time during the timeframe. Fun for the whole family! Supplies provided BYO water

July 16: Anyone interested in timepieces, both antique and modern, can join the Ventura County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors for a watch/clock marketplace, lunch, and a presentation on a horological topic.  

Bring a watch or clock for a free evaluation. 11am.  Dudley House Museum  197 N Ashwood Ave. Contact nawcc-ch190.com. 

For Details contact: Bob McClelland Director, Public Information

(818) 225-8212 [email protected]

July 16: Channel Cities Jazz Club proudly presents Flattop Tom and the Jump Cats and invites you to our dance event at the House of Dance. You don’t have to dance; you can sit and enjoy the reverberating sounds of a live dance band with front-row seats.

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM House of Dance 3007 Bunsen Ave. Ventura

July 20: The East Ventura Community Council (EVCC) will meet virtually at 7 PM. Visit the EVCC website at https://eastventura.org/ for the Zoom meeting link. The agenda includes the East Ventura police report from Cmdr Brown, followed by a presentation from the City of Ventura’s Housing Services Manager, Leona Rollins.The City of Ventura manages a variety of programs to provide affordable housing to Ventura residents

The purpose of the EVCC is to encourage residents to understand East Ventura problems, needs and expectations, and to recommend, initiate and/or participate in the development and implementation of programs or solutions. The EVCC facilitates communications between the community and government or other service agencies.

July 22: 7:00 – 11:00 pm. VCAS Annual Open House at the Moorpark College Observatory. Members of the Ventura County Astronomical Society will set up their telescopes early so you can see them in the day. Professor Hal Jandorf will point out the coolest objects in the sky and give fun facts about them. The Dome will be Open. 7 to 11:00 pm, gates open at 6 pm. 7075 Campus Rd. Moorpark. Free Parking and Admission. www.vcas.org

July 26: The College Area Community Council in Ventura, will be holding a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, July 26th at 7pm. Council meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month and include speakers and discussion on topics of neighborhood and community interest, including public safety and economic development. An invitation and link to the meeting will be sent to everyone on the CACC mailing list. Visit the College Area Community Council website @ https://caccventura.com to learn more, to be added to the mailing list or to access a link to the Zoom meeting.”

Vol. 16, No. 20 – June 28 – July 11, 2023 – Community Events

The Ventura County Philatelic Societys meetings are held every first and third Monday of the month at the Church of the Foothills, Ventura. Meetings start at 7:30pm. Website with more information can be found at https://venturacountyphilatelicsoc.org

The Ventura Senior Men’s Group continues to meet for a social lunch and program at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura on the first and third Tuesday each month. Men of all descriptions are always welcomed to stop in to sample our shenanigans. Lyle Hotzler at 805-341-9820

Wanna Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge games
every Tues., Wed., and Thurs. at 12:30. All levels of play and we
will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are
available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011 or Rose 805-659-9223 or
[email protected].

Livingston Memorial- Healing Grief Through Poetry
This group will provide an opportunity for those seeking a creative and inspirational way to express feelings of grief through poetry. This grief support group meets every Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM and will start on July 10th and end on July 31st. Registration is required.
All support groups are free for the community. For reservations contact 805-389-6870 or online at lmvna.org/grief.

June 28: Updates on the improvements to the Ventura River Parkway Trail will be provided at the next meeting of The College Area Community Council. The meeting will be held on Zoom at 7pm. An invitation and link to the meeting will be sent to everyone on the CACC mailing list. Visit the College Area Community Council website @ https://caccventura.com to learn more, to be added to the mailing list or to access a link to the Zoom meeting.

July 1: Plant & collectibles sale at the Dudley House Museum, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Orchids and succulents will be on sale along with a variety of collectibles.
Vendors please call Charlie at 805/746-4317 for details. At the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood Streets (197 N. Ashwood).

July 2: Open house tours of the 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will take place
on Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m. including a special visit by “Mrs. Dudley”.
Admission is free. For information please call (805) 642-3345 or
visit the website at dudleyhouse.org.

July 2: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc.
2:00-4:00 pm. Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd.
Live Music on stage. Jamming in the Canada Room. Free Admission. Free parking
Open to the Public. For more information
call 805-517-1131 or visit Facebook: OTCBGMA

July 8: Sespe Fly Fishers of Ventura will be conducting monthly “First Saturday” introductory Fly Rod Casting and Intro to Fly Fishing clinic. There is no charge and all are welcome.
Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice we want to help you improve your casting and learn to enjoy this great sport. If you don’t yet have a fly rod, don’t worry, just come and use one of ours.
Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, 9:00 to 11:00 am.
For more information:
Casting Program Coordinator Thomas Hall [email protected] (805) 377-5249
www.sespeflyfishers.org

July 8:10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Ventura Friends of the Library will hold a  Book Sale
at the Vons at Telegraph and Victoria (6040 Telegraph Rd.)
Books priced from $.25 to $5.00.
Large selection of children’s books, CD’s and DVD’s!

July 9: Sunday, 11am-3 pm Olivas Adobe Historic Park ~ 4200 Olivas Park Drive-Ventura Free Join us as we Salute our Veterans , representatives from every military branch will be on hand .At noon, a welcome speech commemorating all our Veterans will take place, followed by a color guard and the singing of the national anthem.
The Rancho home is open for tours as well as the grounds and small adobe art gallery.
wwwcityofventura.ca.gov/Events

July 13, 25,: Wildlife Presentation with Saving Wildlife International
Thursday, July 13th at Saticoy Library, 1:30 pm
Thursday, July 13th at Avenue Library, 4:00 pm
Tuesday, July 25th at Hill Road Library, 2:00 pm
Tuesday, July 25th at E.P. Foster Library, 11:00 am
Saving Wildlife International brings their special wildlife presentation to Ventura County Libraries

Explore, discover, and learn about the natural world through Saving Wildlife International’s unique live animal presentation. This free event is sponsored by the Ventura Friends of the Library and is open to the public. For additional information, contact Sienna Sydlaske, Youth Librarian Specialist, at (805) 648-2716.

July 22: Channel Islands PC User Group (CIPCUG)
Location: Online and Live at Ventura County
Computers 2175 Goodyear Avenue, Unit 117 Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 289-3960
Discussion, Tutorial, and Q&A sessions centered around Computers, email
and the Internet, social media brokers such as Facebook, LinkedIn,
Google, and Yahoo. Events begin at 9:30AM.

All CIPCUG events may be attended online. Due to limited space live
attendance is reserved for members. Details for connecting to online
events are emailed prior to the event.

Vol. 16, No. 19 – June 14 – June 27, 2023 – Community Events

Wanna Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge games every Tues., Wed., and Thurs. at 12:30. All levels of play and we will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011 or Rose 805-659-9223 or [email protected]. All Welcome.

June 15: The East Ventura Community Council (EVCC) will meet virtually at 7 PM. Visit the EVCC website at https://eastventura.org/ for the Zoom meeting link. The agenda includes the East Ventura police report from Cmdr. Brown, followed by a presentation from Ventura City Environmental Specialist. Arriana Rabago.

The purpose of the EVCC is to encourage residents to understand East Ventura problems, needs and expectations, and to recommend, initiate and/or participate in the development and implementation of programs or solutions. The EVCC facilitates communications between the community and government or other service agencies.

June 20: The Ventura Senior Men’s Group continues to meet for a social lunch and program at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura on the first and third Tuesday each month. Men of all descriptions are always welcomed to stop in to sample our shenanigans. ! Lyle Hotzler at 805-341-9820

Members $25 for lunch; $25 annual membership Your first lunch is free

Upcoming Speaker Tuesday, June 20th,

Bob Harris from the Gold Coast Veteran’s Foundation.

June 21: Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) Ventura Chapter is having a Memorial Rally in Ventura at 10:30 am. It will be on the corner of S. Victoria Ave and Telephone Rd near the government center. It is free and open to everyone. They can bring signs of their loved ones to represent them, so they can also be remembered.

June 28: The College Area Community Council in Ventura, will be holding a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, at 7pm. An invitation and link to the meeting will be sent to everyone on the CACC mailing list. Visit the College Area Community Council website @ https://caccventura.com to learn more, to be added to the mailing list or to access a link to the Zoom meeting.”

June 30: Join the Chamber monthly Lunchmob at the Harbor Mart located at Portside Ventura Harbor at 947 Schooner Dr.in Portside Ventura Harbor. Meet new people while you have lunch prepared by Harbor Mart.

July 2-23: Ventura College’s Schwab Academy of Music will present a series of orchestra and chamber music performances as part of its this intensive three-week summer institute. Talented students perform alongside the Academy’s nationally-recognized faculty in a diverse and exciting repertoire.

All performances take place in the Helen Yunker Auditorium at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center, located at 4700 Loma Vista Rd..

Tickets Prices:

  • $15 General Admission
  • $5 Senior/Student
  • Kids 10 and under free

July 8: From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ventura Friends of the Library will hold a Book Sale at the Vons at Telegraph and Victoria (6040 Telegraph Rd.)

Books priced from $.25 to $5.00. Large selection of children’s books, CD’s and DVD’s!

Contact: Mary Olson (805) 223-1187

July 14: The Chamber will hold a ribbon cutting at the Harbor Mart located at Portside Ventura Harbor at 947 Schooner Dr. Celebrate a new business that is a mini-mart and a fine restaurant.

Sept. 9: Relay for Life of Ventura. 10-10 p.m. at the Ventura County Credit Union, 2575 Vista Del Mar. The largest, most inspiring, and supportive cancer fundraising event on the planet. www.facebook.com/relayforlifeofventura

Vol. 16, No. 18 – May 31 – June 13, 2023 – Community Events

The Ventura Senior Men’s Group continues to meet for a social lunch and program at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura on the first and third Tuesday each month. Men of all descriptions are always welcomed to stop in to sample our shenanigans. Lyle Hotzler at 805-341-9820

Wanna Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge games
every Tues., Wed., and Thurs. at 12:30. All levels of play and we
will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are
available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011 or Rose 805-659-9223 or
[email protected]. All Welcome.

June 3: Sespe Fly Fishers of Ventura will be conducting monthly “First Saturday” introductory Fly Rod Casting and Intro to Fly Fishing clinic. There is no charge and all are welcome.

Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice we want to help you improve your casting and learn to enjoy this great sport. If you don’t yet have a fly rod, don’t worry, just come and use one of ours.
Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, 9:00 to 11:00 am, in East Ventura, off Telephone Rd.
For more information:
Casting Program Coordinator Thomas Hall
[email protected]
(805) 377-5249
www.sespeflyfishers.org

June 10: World Ocean Day Ventura
Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm. Harbor Cove Beach, Ventura. Make marine memories at a free, family-friendly beach event! World Ocean Day Ventura will be held at the Ventura Harbor during the Ventura Outrigger Challenge.

The day-long event will feature live music, games, ocean-oriented non-profits, and an incredible view of the Challenge’s exciting canoe races. Our partner event, the Ventura Outrigger Challenge, will also have food, a beer garden, and vendors’ booths to explore.

June 11: Olivas Adobe 11am- 3 pm free.
Weddings then and now. Explore weddings past and present.
Historian, Glenda Jackson will be sharing some items from her vast collection of Victorian clothing as well as sharing etiquette from the past .
Her lectures are at 11:30 am or 1 pm and they are free.  In the Rancho home wedding dresses will be displayed along with a little history about the bride and why they chose the Olivas Adobe for their special occasion.
Our volunteer docent gift shop will be open as well as the small adobe housing a new art exhibit by local artist Bob Engel. www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobeEvents

June 11: Anyone interested in timepieces, both antique and modern, can join the Ventura County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors for a watch/clock marketplace, lunch, and a presentation on a horological topic.
Bring a watch or clock for a free evaluation. 11am,  Campus Student Center of Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura. nawcc-ch190.com.

For Details contact:
Bob McClelland
Director, Public Information
(818) 225-8212
[email protected]

June 17: On Saturday the Ventura County Genealogical Society will present its monthly program online via Zoom, from 1:00 until 3:00 pm, featuring Curt Witcher, speaking on “Using Periodicals and PERSI (Periodical Source Index) to Take Your Research to the Next Level.” Participants will hear about the various types of genealogy and local history magazines and journals, and how PERSI can help one find articles to further their research.
Non-members may request a Zoom invitation at https://venturacogensoc.org/request-invitation-to-lecture/.

June 24: the VCGS DNA Special Interest Group meets at 10:30 am via Zoom, with the challenge “Ask Me Anything,” by Angie Bush from the National Genealogical Society, chair of its Genetic Genealogy committee. Contact the webmaster at [email protected] to request an invitation.
All VCGS workshops are free and open to members and the public.
For information about the society: https://www.venturacogensoc.org.

Vol. 16, No. 17 – May 17 – May 30, 2023 – Community Events

Events by Ana Baker

The Ventura Senior Men’s Group continues to meet for a social lunch and program at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Men of all descriptions are always welcome to sample our shenanigans. Lyle Hotzler at 805-341-9820

Do you want a Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. All levels of play, and we will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011 or Rose 805-659-9223 or [email protected]. All Welcome.

May 18: The East Ventura Community Council (EVCC) will meet virtually at 7 p.m.  Visit the EVCC website at https://eastventura.org/ for the Zoom meeting link.  The agenda includes the East Ventura police report and a presentation from Ventura Fire Marshal Brett Reed.

May 24: The College Area Community Council will hold a Zoom meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Leona Rollins, Ventura’s Housing Services Manager, will describe the city of Ventura’s homeless services. Visit the College Area Community Council website @ https://caccventura.com to learn more, to be added to the mailing list, or to access a link to the Zoom meeting.

May 27: Children’s Health & Wellness Expo 10-3 p.m. The Monarch Breeding & Research Institute at Camp Arnaz 155 Sulphur Mountain Road Ventura. General admission is $5. Children under the age of 5 are free. Buy Tickets at girlscoutsccc.org/chwexpo

Live Demonstrations Including: Police K-9, Martial Arts, Search & Rescue k-9
Over 20 vendors to visit on a walkthrough through Camp Arnaz Fun for the whole family! Learn to be better prepared for mental health and emergency needs.

June 3: Girl Scouts & SoCalGas present Robots & Friends Open House 11-2 p.m. Westview Apartments, 1187 Riverside Street, Ventura. General admission is free- RSVP online to enter a free raffle prize. RSVP girlscoutsccc.org/robotfriends

Robot displays and interactive activity booths. Fun for the whole family. Visit booths and learn more about Girl Scouts.

June 4: Open house tours of the 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will take place on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. The museum is at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood Streets. 197 N. Ashwood. For information, please call (805) 642-3345 or visit the website at dudleyhouse.org.

June 4: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc.
Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm Poinsettia Pavilion
3451 Foothill Rd.
Live Music on stage. Jamming in the Canada Room. Free Admission. Free parking Open to the Public. For more information call 805-517-1131 or visit Facebook: OTCBGMA

June 7: Wednesday BCNN, Beach Cities Newcomers and Neighbors monthly meeting speaker is Frank DeMartino an avid birdwatcher whose passion for birds has led him to serve on the board for both Ventura Audubon Society and Conejo Valley Audubon Society. Currently he serves as the President for CVAS and he opened a Wild Birds Unlimited store in Ventura in 2017.

BCNN is a group for women from Ventura, Oxnard, and Port Hueneme.  It has dozens of small group off shoots from sports activities, to wine tasting, bridge, games, book groups and more.  (www.bcnnwomensgroup.org)

June 10: Food, Wine & Beer Event 4-7 p.m. The Monarch Breeding & Research Institute at Camp Arnaz 155 Sulphur Mountain Road. General admission is $50. Buy Tickets here girlscoutsccc.org/foodwinebeerfestival. Ticket entry gets you a complete pass to enjoy food and beverage samplings from our vendors. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Monarch Breeding & Research Institute at Camp Arnaz.

June 18: Visit Patchwork Show downtown. Patchwork Show is Dear Handmade Life’s bi-annual maker’s festival showcasing local emerging artists, crafters, junior entrepreneurs, and designers alongside artisan food, DIY crafting, and music. Shop from 60+ local makers, crafters, junior entrepreneurs, designers, and food artisans while enjoying the family and dog-friendly atmosphere. All Patchwork shows are free to attend.

June 24: Channel Islands PC User Group (CIPCUG). Online and Live at our temporary location Ventura County Computers 2175 Goodyear Avenue, Unit 117 Ventura (805) 289-3960

Discussion, Tutorial, and Q&A. Events begin Saturday at 9:30 a.m. All CIPCUG events may be attended online. Due to limited space, live attendance is reserved for members.

June 3: Ventura Audubon Society will be conducting a volunteer Beach Naturalist training workshop on Saturday from 9am to 2pm. Become a beach naturalist volunteer for the Shorebird Recovery Program. You will learn about beach ecology, plover/tern nesting and chick rearing,. After lunch, included , you will join Biologists and Outreach Coordinator to practice what you have learned. Volunteers will be asked to complete two beach shifts per month through September. Funding for this grant program is made possible by sales of the WHALE TAIL® License Plate, donations to the Protect Our Coast and Oceans Fund on the California state tax return, and funds from the State of California. Sign-up by June 2nd. For location information and to register go to venturaaudubon.org/beach-naturalists or email [email protected].

Sept. 9: Relay for Life of Ventura. 10-10 p.m. at the Ventura County Credit Union, 2575 Vista Del Mar. The largest, most inspiring, and supportive cancer fundraising event on the planet. www.facebook.com/relayforlifeofventura

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Vol. 16, No. 16 – May 3 – May 16, 2023 – Community Events

Events by Ana Baker

The Ventura Senior Men’s Group continues to meet for a social lunch and program at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Men of all descriptions are welcome to stop to sample our shenanigans. Lyle Hotzler at 805-341-9820

Do you want a Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 12:30. All levels of play, and we will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011 or Rose 805-659-9223 or [email protected]. All Welcome.

May 5: Join us for Toned, Tacos, & Tequila from 5 -8 p.m. Featuring a short workout hosted by Orange Theory at 5 p.m., followed by music, tacos, and margaritas in the clubhouse at 6 p.m.  At Portside Ventura Harbor.

May 6: Sespe Fly Fishers of Ventura will conduct our monthly “First Saturday” introductory Fly Rod Casting and Intro to Fly Fishing clinic. There is no charge, and all are welcome. Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice, we want to help you improve your casting. If you don’t yet have a fly rod, don’t worry; just come and use one of ours.

Chumash Park, Petit, and Waco, 9-11 a.m., in East Ventura, off Telephone Rd. For everyone’s safety, we ask all attending to please comply with any current recommendations by the Ventura County Health Department. Casting Program Coordinator Thomas Hall
[email protected] (805) 377-5249 www.sespeflyfishers.org

May 7: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc. Sunday 2-4 p.m.
at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. Live Music on stage. Jamming in the Canada Room. Free Admission. Free Parking. Open to the Public. For more information
call 805-517-1131 or visit Facebook: OTCBGMA

May 7: Five fabulous gardens. Since its inception in 1996 by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Garden Tour has become one of Camarillo’s signature events. Now in its 25th year, the tour blends various elements to create an enjoyable afternoon of creativity, fun, and friendship. In addition to five beautiful gardens, the tour features art exhibits and demonstrations, a boutique, a raffle, live music, and delicious refreshments. All proceeds from ticket sales help us provide free grief and bereavement counseling, support, and education to families and friends who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Visit www.lmvna.org/gardentour to purchase tickets.

May 11: Friendship Connection 08, a group of retired ladies, will hold its annual membership drive at Community Church of Christ, 1848 Poli St., at 1 p.m. Gary Stephens, National Park T, and an R guide will speak about Trails and Rails, an Amtrak trip along the coastline. Light refreshments will be served. Call 803-825-6969 for further information.

May 14: Marguerite Hardeman Murals on Display at the Olivas Adobe, Mother’s Day

Sunday 11- 3 p.m., 4200 Olivas Park Drive. Free. Sixteen of Hardeman’s large murals will be displayed throughout the adobe courtyard and grounds. Costumed docents share the rich history of the murals and the rancho site. Visiting mothers will receive a corsage. www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe For more information www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe

Artist Bob Engels’ drawings, engravings, and watercolors collection reflect his continuing interest in the natural environment. Meet Bob from 1- 3 p.m. and discover his inspiration. For more information www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe

May 16: Please join the Ventura Senior Men’s Group (VSMG) on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road. All men age 55+ are welcome. All topics except religion or politics are on the table.

11:30-12 p.m. Social, 12-12:45 p.m. Lunch Food Affair by Stacy $25 but free to first-time visitors.12:45-1 p.m. Business meeting,1-1:30 p.m. Speaker (local organizations and information) Need transportation? Call Lyle Hotzler 805-341-9820

May 19: Movie Night Under the Stars, 5 -10 p.m. Join us for a thrilling car show at 5 p.m., followed by a screening of The Fast and the Furious at 7 p.m. under the stars! Bring your chairs and enjoy complimentary popcorn. Don’t miss out on this event at Portside Ventura Harbor. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase at Harbor Mart.

May 20: The Tortilla Flats Legacy Committee will be having a social meeting at the
Avenue Library, 606 North Ventura Avenue, at 12:30 p.m.
We want to encourage community interest in the history of Tortilla Flats and west end Ventura. We also hope to hear new stories and gather new photos for the archives.
for information: Tortillflats.org Toni Baez: [email protected]
(805) 889-7414 Moses Mora: (805) 509-7309

May 21: Anyone interested in timepieces, both antique and modern, can join the Ventura County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors for a watch/clock marketplace, lunch, and a presentation on a horological topic.

Bring a watch or clock for a free evaluation. 11am ,  Campus Student Center of Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura. nawcc-ch190.com.