Category Archives: Community Events

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.

Vol. 16, No. 15 – Apr 19 – May 2, 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 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.

Livingston’s Grief & Bereavement Program is offering a weekly Good Grief Club to children ages 6 – 11 who have lost a loved one. This session will focus on grief through cinematherapy. The club runs every Tuesday from 5:30 – 7pm through May 30th. Contact (805) 389-6870 or lmvna.org/grief to register and see list of all the groups provided by Livingston. All support groups are free for the community.

April 20: 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 Ventura police report, followed by guest presenters.

County District 1 Supervisor and Chair of the Board, Matt LaVere,

Kelly Brown, Director of 2-1-1 Ventura County, will inform us of a county-wide, comprehensive information and referral service available to meet health and human service needs.

April 22: The strength and resilience of Ventura will be on view as the Ventura County Library Foundation presents a tour of some of the beautifully rebuilt homes after the devastation of the Thomas Fire from Noon to 4 p.m.  The Ventura County Library Foundation offers this home tour to support the county libraries. Representatives from the Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council will also be on hand to provide home gardening information.

Tickets are $50.00 and are on sale now at www.vclibraryfoundation.org.

April 26: The College Area Community Council will hold a Zoom meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Council meetings include speakers and discussion on neighborhood and community interests; an invitation and link to the conference 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.”

April 29: Learn how pocket watches work by disassembling and reassembling a watch’s movement. Open to the public. Movements and all tools provided. 9 to 4 p.m. at the Dudley House Museum. They are presented by NAWCC Ventura Chapter 190. The cost is $100; the class size is limited. Contact Dave Coatsworth ([email protected]) for info or to register.

May 3: Jess Ramirez is the first Wednesday of the month Beach Cities Newcomers and Neighbors meeting speaker.  He is on the Board of Labor Commissions of the Oxnard Harbor District.  He served with distinction in the US Army in both Europe and Vietnam.  He has a bachelor’s degree from UC San Diego in Sociology.  He worked as a longshoreman for 18 years. The meeting will be at The Ventura Harbor Yacht Club, 1755 Spinnaker Drive. 9:30 -11 a.m.  Beach Cities and Neighbors and Newcomers, BCNN is a group for women from Ventura, Oxnard, and Port Hueneme.  It has dozens of small group offshoots, from sports activities, town tastings, bridge, games, book groups, and more. (www.bcnnwomensgroup.org)

May 4: Gail Ginell will visit the Hill Road Library on Thursday at 5 p.m. to deliver a presentation on Adventures in Lifelong Learning. Road Scholar is the world’s largest educational travel organization for adults, offering nearly 5,500 affordable programs annually in about 150 countries worldwide. These programs provide a chance to expand your mind while in the company of other people who believe that learning is one of the best parts of life.

This event is free and open to the public. Service hours are Monday through Wednesday, 10 – 6 p.m., Thursday, 2 – 6 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, 10-2 p.m. The Hill Road Library is located at 1070 S. Hill Road.

May 6, 14: In celebration of spring, we will have two plant and collectibles sales on the grounds at the Dudley House 8 – 2 p.m. Bromeliads, orchids, and succulents will be on sale along with a variety of collectibles. Vendors, please call Charlie at 805/746-4317 for details. The museum is located at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood Streets, 197 N. Ashwood. Admission is free.

May 7. 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 located 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.

May 16: The Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council will visit the Hill Road Library on Tuesday, to host a workshop for the local community entitled “Wildfire Preparedness: Protect Your Home Against The Threat Of Wildfires.” 

This workshop will deliver a brief overview of wildfire history and behavior, provide steps you can take to protect your home and families, and give resources for emergency preparedness. 

This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Linda Cherry, Librarian, at (805) 677-7180.

The Hill Road Library is located at 1070 S. Hill Rd. Hours of service are Monday through Wednesday 10am to 6pm, Thursday 2pm to 6pm, Friday through Sunday 10am to 2pm.  

Vol. 16, No. 15 – Apr 19 – May 2, 2023 – Ojai News & Events

Award winning artist, teacher and mentor, Bert Collins, will be honored at the Ventura County Creative Artist’s (VCCA) upcoming show. The show will take place on May 6 and 7 from 11 am to 4 pm at her West Hills Gallery located at 1545 Cuyama Road in Ojai. Collins, who will celebrate her 95th birthday in June, continues to paint daily and give classes out of her Ojai home-studio despite challenging physical limitations.

Collins began her long career as an artist painting with oils. Once she and her husband moved to Ojai in the 1980s she transitioned to pastels inspired by the beautiful landscapes of the area. She considers herself a tonalist “with a hard line of realism.” Her work is influenced by the past and present, echoing the Romantic humanists of the 19th century. She has influenced hundreds of artists and her work is still widely collected throughout the country.

Local Oxnard author Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo will visit the Ojai Library at 2pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023, to talk about her new book, Threads of Awakening: An American Woman’s Journey into Tibet’s Sacred Textile Art.

What if you set out to travel the world and got sidetracked in a Himalayan art workshop? What if that sidetrack turned out to be your life’s path? For over 500 years, Tibetans have been creating sacred images from pieces of silk. Much rarer than paintings and sculptures, these stitched fabric thangkas are among Tibet’s finest artworks. In 1992, Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo traveled to the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile in India to manage an economic development fund, only to wind up sewing pictures of Buddha instead. Through her remarkable journey, she discovered that a path is made by walking it and some of the best paths are made by walking off course. In this talk, Leslie will reveal the unique stitches of an ancient needlework tradition, introduce the Buddhist deities it depicts, and share the extraordinary possibilities they embody.

Trained by two of the finest living Tibetan appliqué artists, Leslie learned to stitch bits of silk into elaborate figurative mosaics that bring the transformative images of Buddhist meditation to life. Her artwork has been exhibited internationally and featured in the documentary Creating Buddhas: The Making and Meaning of Fabric Thangkas. After two decades abroad, Leslie returned to southern California where she now lives with three cats and enough fabric to last several lifetimes. You can learn more about her work and book online at www.threadsofawakening.com.

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.

Vol. 16, No. 14 – Apr 5 – Apr 18, 2023 – Ojai News & Events

Chamber On The Mountain, a chamber music concert series in Ojai presents the multiple award-winning cellist, Alexander Hersh, with pianist, Dominic Cheli, for a beautiful program with a mix of solo cello and cello and piano music on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 3:00 pm in Logan House (located at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts in Upper Ojai). Tickets $30.00 at ChamberOnTheMountain.com. Audience members are invited to meet the artists at a lovely outdoor patio reception following the performance.

Having already performed as soloist with the Houston Symphony and the Boston Pops, cellist Alexander Hersh has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting and versatile talents of his generation.

Dominic Cheli embraces the role of an artist-citizen in his multifaceted career as performer, educator, composer, and director. He is described as an “inspired keyboardist.

“Elemental,” an art exhibit featuring the work of six talented Ojai artists, will run until April 30th with an opening reception Sunday, April 16th, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at The Ojai Art Center. We hope you can join us.

This show promises to be a must-see exhibition for art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. In addition, a Patio Pop-Up Show of recent work will be featured Sat. & Sun., April 15th & 16th, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The exhibit and pop-up show will feature a wide range of artwork for sale.

We are thrilled to be showcasing the work of these talented local artists, each bringing their unique perspective to the theme of the elements and hope the ‘Elemental’ exhibit will inspire visitors to appreciate the beauty of nature and think more deeply about our relationship with the environment.

The Ojai Art Center, 113 So. Montgomery St. www.ojaiartcenter.org