Friday, August 24, 2012

Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Ventura County


Here are your fun things to do this weekend in Ventura County.
THE WEEKEND OF AUG 24 - 26th  2012
 
3rd Annual Wine Harvest Festival at Wood Ranch Golf Club
Sun, August 26, 4:30pm – 7:30pm
 
3rd Annual Wine Harvest Festival at Wood Ranch Golf Club Simi Valley
 
Don’t miss this wonderful event! Taste fine wines from local vintners ~ Cielo Cellars, Rancho Ventavo Cellars, Magnavino Cellars, Four Brix, Alma Sol, Four Sisters, Sunland Vintage, Wade's Wines, San Vicente Cellars and more! Relax to the soothing sounds of Saxophonist Tim Anderson while enjoying food pairings while overlooking the golf course! Wander through the Silent Auction and various vendors and enjoy tastings from We Olive and LunaOlive!
 
Great Silent Auction and Raffle Prizes too! Win a foursome or annual social membership at Wood Ranch Golf Club plus so many more great items and gift baskets! A portion of proceeds will go to local charities MANNA of Conejo Valley, Simi Valley Care & Share and Moorpark Pantry Plus.
 
Free Summer Concert Series in Camarillo - Rick Braun
 
Sat, August 25, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo, CA
 
The Camarillo Arts Council presents the 2012 Summer Concert and Film Series at Constitution Park in Camarillo at the corner of Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo. All events are on Saturday nights. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m and films at 8 p.m. Events are FREE but audience donations are encouraged as they are a major source of funding.  
Concerts:
 
August 25th - Rick Braun (Singer and Trumpeter - R&B and Jazz)
 
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Palm Garden Hotel Newbury Park
 
Sun, August 19, 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Weekly on Sunday, until Nov 11, 2012
Where 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park, CA
 
Whodunnit Diner, an interactive murder mystery dinner theater, presents "The Silent Movie Murder" every Sunday night, 7:30pm, August 19-November 11 at the Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park (495 Ventu Park Road).
 
Upon arriving, you will be directed to the "Black Derby", a glamarous Hollywood restaurant in the 1920's. A private screening is about to take place for the elite of Hollywood society. You will be greeted by the cast and director of Veasel Productions' latest silent film triumph, "Loves Foolish Parade". Mr. Veasel has enlisted his top talent and stars of the film to entertain and serve the dinners as a P.R. campaign to promote his movie. As one of Hollywood's elite, you will mingle with the rest of tinsel town's power players at this star-studded premiere event.
 
During the evening, you will enjoy a three course meal, a Charleston contest, and participate in the solving of a crime.
 
Murder, mystery, mayhem and hilarity abound over the span of two and one half hours.
Dinner catered by Brendan's Irish Pub. All tickets $57, inclusive of dinner and show. Bar beverages and gratuities are extra. Reservations call 805-377-1439.
 
Camarillo Old Town 2012 Cruise Nights - 4th Friday of the Month, April to September
 
Fri, August 24, 5pm – 8pm
Where Camarillo, CA
 
Camarillo Old Town 2012 Cruise Nights will be held the 4th Friday of the month from April through September 2012, 5pm to 8pm! This year's dates are April 27th,  May 25th, June 22nd, July 27th, Aug 24th, and Sept 28th on Ventura Road between Elm and Fir Streets.
 
Cruise Nights are free, fun for the entire family, and a great way to spend a spring or summer evening. With 200+ classic cars, live music, and terrific stores and eateries in Old Town, there’s something for everyone
 
Chiefs Along the Channel Car Show at Ventura Harbor Village
 
Sun, August 26, 10am – 4pm
Where Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura, CA
 
Chiefs Along the Channel Car Show will take place at the Ventura Harbor Village main lawn from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, August 26th. Buicks, Oldsmobile, Pontiacs, and GMC Pickups, both vintage and modern, will be on display for car enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy!
 
The show is presented by The Channel Islands Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International and includes live music, raffle, 50/50 drawing and final awards ceremony.
 
Ventura Theater Presents:
 
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sat, August 25, 2012
 
Doors: 9:00 pm / Show: 11:59 pm
$10.00 - $15.00
 
Bulldog 50K and 25K Runs at Malibu Creek State Park
 
Sat, August 25, 6:30am – 11:00am
Where Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas, CA
 
Bulldog 50k and 25k
Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas
Saturday, August 25, 2012
50K at 6:30am
25K at 7:30am
 
The challenging and popular Bulldog runs consist of two races - the 25K Trail Run and the 50K Trail Ultra Run, which are conducted simultaneously. Come join us and run in the beautiful scenic Santa Monica Mountains recreational area beginning at our base camp in Malibu Creek State Park, Malibu.
 
The course offers inspirational vistas of untamed terrain and sweeping ocean views. The challenging trail weaves through the mountains on single track and fire roads.
 
Aid stations are located at approximately every 3-5 miles. We look forward to you joining us for a memorable day in Malibu.
 
3rd Annual Anacapa Classic - Oxnard Canoe and Kayak Club
 
Sat, August 25, 7am – 3pm
Where Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CA
 
3rd Annual Anacapa Classic - Oxnard Canoe and Kayak Club
 
Boats will launch at the Victoria Ave. public launch ramp and make their way to the Harbor entrance.
 
A race from the Channel Islands Harbor to Anacapa Island and back. The race is part of the Southern California Outrigger Racing Association 2012 Racing Calendar. The race will consist of 20-30 canoes.
 
Malipalooza in Malibu
 
Sat, August 25, 4pm – 10pm
Where Malibu Bluffs Park, Malibu, CA
 
Malipalooza 2012 is planned for Saturday, August 25, 2012, starting at 4:00 PM at Malibu Bluffs Park. Highlights include live music by local bands, great food, vendors, games (only $1), best dressed contest (1950s), interactive activities for all ages and showing of Grease! movie at dusk.
 
Free parking available on Malibu Canyon Road. Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy this FREE summer event at the park.
 
Race to Erase Hunger Night on Saturday.
 
Where Ventura County Fairgrounds
Time Sat 25th, Pit gate opens at 12, Front gate at 3pm, Racing at 5:30
 
Ventura Raceway will roar back into action after a three-week layoff since the Ventura County Fair.
 
Ventura Raceway is joining FOOD Share to collect canned goods for the Ventura County Food Bank.
 
Discounted admission will be offered to all providing two canned goods. Wish donations and adult general admission will be $10, seniors/military/students with ID will be $7 and children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.
 
Art Day in the Harbor at Ventura Harbor Village
 
Sun, August 26, 10am – 4pm
Where Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura, CA
 
Harbor Village Gallery and The Ventura Co. Potters' Guild Pottery Gallery, two of the first founded art organizations in Ventura County, are sponsoring Art Day in the Harbor, Sunday, August 26th, 10:00 - 4:00 PM at Ventura Harbor Village. HVG Gallery is located close to the big lawn across breezeway from Blackbeard's and VCPG Gallery is at opposite end of The Village near Carousel Emporium and Gazebo area. Maps will be provided.
 
Harbor Village Gallery will be sponsoring a display of Car and Vehicle Art in the breezeway as well as inside the gallery. Our car and vehicle art includes paintings and photography, old and new vehicles, surrounded by California landscapes, as well as abstracts inspired by the details of wonderful cars and trucks. Also included will be artisan displays of jewelry, cards, etc. made by local artist members of the Buenaventura Art Association, and our visiting artists including a stone sculptor and painters. 
 
Summer 2012 Free Music Series in Oak Park - "Bostyx" (Boston, Styx Tribute)
 
Sun, August 26, 6pm – 8pm
Where 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park, CA
 
Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents the 2012 Free Music in the Park Series in Simi Valley and Oak Park. More info at www.rsrpd.org or by calling 805.585.4400. Concerts start at 6pm. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, etc.!
 
The Lineup:
 
Sunday, August 26th: "Bostyx" (Boston, Styx Tribute) at Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park
 
Heritage Square Summer Concerts
Celebrating over 19 years, Oxnard's favorite summertime tradition has been the City of Oxnard's Heritage Square Summer Concerts.  Held for ten weeks. The series runs mid June through late August from 6PM-8PM, the Friday night concerts are one of the best places to hear live music. The concerts offer entertainment to suit every musical preference - styles range from reggae to swing and from country to rock'n'roll. 
 
August 24th Nuestro Latin Jazz
 
Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives
 
Many of the items have never left the Walt Disney Archives and are being publicly displayed for the very first time. Artifacts on exhibit will include:  An early drawing of Walt Disneys first major cartoon character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit  The actual 9-foot tall head of the Maleficent dragon from Disneylands Fantasmic! nighttime spectacular  The fully rigged, 23-foot model of the Black Pearl pirate ship from the Pirates of the Caribbean films  Meticulously restored, handmade books used in the opening shots of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty  The very first ticket ever issued to Disneyland  No. 000001, with a face value of $1  Miniatures hand-built by Walt Disney, which helped lead to the development of Disneyland and Audio-Animatronic figures  The very first piece of Disney merchandise ever created: a childs school writing tablet  Walts own Disneyland name tag  as Cast Member No. 1  A complete re-creation of Walt Disneys formal office from the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif. Original Audio-Animatronics figures from The Haunted Mansion, The Country Bear Jamboree and Pirates of the Caribbean  A letter to Walt Disney from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt  Costumes worn by Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins, Glenn Close in 101 Dalmatians and Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean  Props and costumes used in the production of recent Disney blockbuster films, including National Treasure, Tim Burtons Alice in Wonderland, TRON: Legacy and Marvels The Avengers 
 
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. seven days a week
 
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
40 Presidential Drive
Simi Valley
 
Ventura Harbor Water Taxi

May 26, 2012 - September 03, 2012 Recurring daily
Spinnaker Drive off of Harbor Blvd. - Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn, Harbor
Contact: Ventura Harbor Village
Admission: Admission and parking are free.

Ride the Ventura Harbor Water Taxi to the Ventura Harbor Village for shopping, dining, and family fun! "Toot-C" the yellow water taxi runs on Saturdays and Sundays from Marina Park to Ventura Harbor Village. Fee to ride.
 
Summer Sounds Concert Series at Ventura Harbor Village
 
Sun, July 8th, 1pm – 4pm
Weekly on Sunday, until Aug 26, 2012
Where Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura, CA
 
Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert series every Sunday from 1 to 4pm on the Ventura Harbor Village Carousel Stage. Series runs from June 24th to August 26th. Free.
 
Ventura Harbor Village is located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. 
The Lineup
 
August 26 - Streetwise Symphony, Reggae & Caribbean
 
10th Annual Summer Jazz Concert Series at Gardens of the World
 
Sun, August 26, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Weekly on Sunday, until Aug 26, 2012
Where 2001 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA
 
The 10th Annual Summer Jazz Concert Series at Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Boulevard will take place on August 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
 
Sunday, August 26 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Ron Jones Influence Jazz Orchestra  Led by TV and film composer Ron Jones, the Influence Jazz Orchestra is comprised of some of the finest musicians anywhere.
 
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for your comfort. Parking is on T.O. Boulevard. Series sponsored by the Hogan Family Foundation.
 
Wine, Chocolate & Cheese Tours
1000 Town Center Dr., Suite 135
Oxnard, CA 93036

NEW taste bud tickling tours presented by the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau! Enjoy paired delicious wines, delectable chocolate, and delightful cheeses!  Includes a light lunch and transportation.  Some wineries on the tour are members of the Ventura County Wine Trail.

Tours are reserved for groups of 6 or more and held on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at $85.00 per person.

24-hour advance reservations required.  Hotel packages available (Oxnard hotels).

Saturday tours include:
Heritage Square, Oxnard
Rancho Ventavo Cellars, Oxnard
Magnavino, Oxnard
Bella Victorian Vineyard, Camarillo

Sunday tours include:
Heritage Square, Oxnard
Rancho Ventavo Cellars, Oxnard
Herzog Wine Cellars, Oxnard
Magnavino, Oxnard
Bella Victorian Vineyard, Camarillo

Free Concerts by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor
 
Sat, July 7, 4pm – 6pm
Weekly on Saturday, until Aug 25, 2012
Where Peninsula Park, Oxnard, CA
 
Concerts by the Sea is a free concert series at Peninsula Park at Channel Islands Harbor that will take place on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. from July 7th through August 25th. Musical selections will include Rock, R&B, Jazz, Latin, Pop and Country. Located next to the Casa Sirena Hotel and the Hampton Inn, this event and parking are FREE. Bring lawn chairs and blankets! 
 
Lineup:
 
August 25th: Acadiana (Zydeco/Cajun)
 
Killer Karaoke
Thursdays & Saturdays at 9 p.m.   La Dolce Vita, 740 South B St. Oxnard You don’t have to sing like Mariah or Bono. You just need to know how to have a good time.  Everyone’s favorite DJ Leigh leads the night with an almost endless choice of songs from popular tunes to cult classics.
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Captain Jack's Tours Heaven on Earth Kayak/Horseback Ride Tour
This may well be the closest to "heaven" you will ever get…in this lifetime. Captain Jack's Tours is proud to offer our newest and most breathtaking tour ever.

This tour combines an OCEAN KAYAK TOUR at the beautiful and famous "smugglers cove" (Refugio Beach) in the morning, where chances are good that the locals will show up to greet you. Dolphins, California sea lions, harbor seal, and the migratory Grey Whale may cruise by (in the distance) to say hello. Next, you'll be transported to a secluded resort nestled between a babbling brook and evergreen sycamore trees where lunch will be provided. After lunch, back into the transport, and off to one of the most breathtaking, scenic GUIDED HORSEBACK RIDES on earth. This ride features spectacular ocean views throughout the ride. Find out why President Ronald Reagan, Michael Jackson, and Brad Pitt, having the ability to live anywhere in the world, chose California's Central Coast to call their home. Spend the day with Captain Jack, and you too will see why Captain Jack calls this tour the "Heaven on Earth Tour".

HEAVEN ON EARTH KAYAK/HORSEBACK RIDE TOUR INCLUDES: ~Transportation (pick up spots throughout the Santa Barbara/Goleta area) ~2 person Pelican ocean kayak & all required gear ~Fun introduction kayak lesson/briefing (kayak knowledge and special athletic ability NOT required) ~All transportation from location to location ~Scenic guided horseback ride (no previous riding experience required, must be 7 years old) ~Lunch at El Capitan Canyon Resort ~All California Park and Recreation fees ~Professional, knowledgeable, and courteous guides


9:00 AM Daily

Captain Jack's Tours
933 Castillo St.
Santa Barbara, CA  93101

Santa Ynez Wine Tour

This is an experience you will never forget! You will not only visit 3 of the valley's most beautiful vineyards & wineries but you'll travel through some of the most breathtaking countryside you'll ever see. You'll also visit Cold Spring Tavern, an original stage coach stop built in the 1860s. The price includes all transportation with door to door service, as well as all your tasting fees. The tour also includes an olive oil and vinegar tasting, which for many of our guests is the highlight of the day.

The tour starts at 9:15 and ends between 3:30 & 4:00. During the day we will stop for lunch at either the Los Olivos Cafe or the Vineyard House Restaurant where you can buy yourself a delicious lunch. This is a one of a kind experience for those looking for that "special" day. Captain Jack guarantees it!

Captain Jack's Tours
933 Castillo St.
Santa Barbara, CA  93101
(888) 810-8687

                                                                                        
                                            FUN PLACES FOR EVERY WEEKEND


Wine, Dine and Play

Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Heritage Square
715 South A Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: (805) 486-6878
Admission: $69.00

Experience a great evening or afternoon at historic Heritage Square with this special.Wine Tasting at Rancho Ventavo Wine Cellers, dinner and dessert at La Dolce Vita Restaurant and a play at the Elite Theatre Company all for $69.00 per person!

Island Packers Whale Watching

Now thru Dec 2012
  
Island Packers Cruises offers whale watching trips from two locations, Ventura Harbor and Oxnard Harbor. Gray Whale trips are run from the end of December to early April. On your whale watching trip it is possible to see common dolphin, risso’s dolphin, minke whales, bottlenose dolphin, pacific white sided dolphin, dall’s porpoise and an occasional orca. Island Packers Cruises are an authorized concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park. Tours go to Anacapa Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Rosa Island, San Miguel Island, and Santa Barbara Island. They also offer harbor cruises. special tours and private charters.

Phone Number (805) 642-1393
1691 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105B
Ventura, CA 93001

Free Kids' Craft at Lakeshore Learning Center

Every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lakeshore Learning, 4705 Telephone Road, Ventura
For more information, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com or call 805.289.1550
Free crafts for kids ages 3 and up at Lakeshore Learning in Ventura on Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm

Skateboarding Museum:

Tells the history of skateboarding with 3,000 vintage skateboards, the Skateboarding Hall of Fame and other memorabilia. Inside Skatelab, 4226 Valley Fair St., Simi Valley. Free. 578-0040; skatelab.com/museum.

Ship Model Expo 2012 Family Fun

December 01, 2011 — December 31, 2012 Recurring daily
11am-5pm Daily

Admission: FREE

VCMM MODEL GUILD SHOW AND SALE - The Ventura County Maritime Museum Model Guild is having its annual show and sale from Dec 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012. The guild members make these beautiful models some of which are for sale. There will also be model kits available for sale for those who would like to try their hand at building a ship model. Guild members will be there to demonstrate model building at various times on Saturdays and Sundays and there will be a FREE Boat-in-a-Bottle class from 11am-2pm on Dec 3 & 4 and 10 & 11.

The museum is open daily from 11-5 2731 S. Victoria Ave. in Fisherman’s Wharf Oxnard



Sunday Brunch @Alexanders

Recurring weekly on Sunday

10am-2pm
1050 Schooner Dr., Harbor
Contact: Alexander's at Four Points Sheraton
Phone: (805) 658-2000
Admission: Sundays 10am - 2pm $25.95 Adults, $22.95 Seniors, $16.95 Children (5-12)
Award Winning Brunch featuring a succulent seafood station, incredible omelette bar and a to die for dessert room...

Ventura County Wine Trail Tours

Now - December 25, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance.
Tour departs at 11:00 a.m. from the Ventura Visitors Center, 101 S. California Street
Contact: Ventura Visitors Center at (805) 648-2075 or Visit Web Site
Admission: $85 per person • Transportation, 4 Wineries and a Gourmet Lunch Included

Long known for its agricultural roots and history of winemaking, Ventura County is home to many world class wineries and sits at the gateway to the scenic California Central Coast. Sourcing grapes from top growers in Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, and Lodi, Ventura County vintners produce award-winning wines that deliver a memorable tasting experience. Spend a weekend touring the Ventura County Wine Trail and you'll enjoy a taste of the best of California. Relax in Real California Wine Country!

Supercar Sunday

Every Sunday from 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Westfield Promenade Shopping Mall: Topanga Canyon & Erwin St. in Woodland Hills
For more information contact Dustin Troyan at (818) 516-5053

Supercar Sunday is a weekly event whereby auto enthusiasts gather to share their amazing vehicles and camaraderie. Supercar Sunday is presented and sponsored by THE AUTO GALLERY (www.theautogallery.com). Supercar Sunday is an event that brings every type of person and vehicle together to share the passion of the automobile and motorsports. You will often find the world’s rarest and most expensive cars parked right next to a rusty old 68 Camaro. Supercar Sunday is a wonderful community event where celebrities and fabricators walk around and bench race with us “normal guys”, kick tires and take pictures with fellow enthusiasts. It is often the case that tourists from all over the world visit SCS and are blown away with variety and vast numbers of vehicles and people attending.

Weekend Scenic (WS) - Fillmore & Western Railway Co.
Saturday and Sundays
12pm - 4:00pm
351 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore
Contact: Fillmore & Western Railway Co.
Phone: (805) 524-2546 or Visit Web Site
Admission: Adults $24, Senior 60+ $22, Youth 4-12 $14, Child 2-3 $10, Under age 2 free on lap.

Relax aboard 1930's vintage passenger or diningi cars as the train travels through century old citrus and avocado groves in the beautiful Heritage Valley.

Guided Kayaking Tour of Anacapa Island and Arch
Tours offered Saturday and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Explore the Channel Islands on a kayak Guided tour
Tour departs from Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard
72 hour advance reservations
For information call: (805) 204-0977 or visit www.blueoceankayaking.com
Admission: $130 per person includes Kayak and gear. Fun for ages 9 to adult

WINE, CHOCOLATE AND CHEESE TOURS
Tours offered Saturday and Sundays from 11 - 4 p.m.
Indulge in Oxnard's newest adventure and enjoy delicious wines, delectable chocolates, and delightful cheeses!
Tour departs from California Welcome Center
24 hour advance reservations
For information call: (805) 988-0717 or visit www.visitoxnard.com
Admission: $75 per person

Improvisational Comedy
The Ventura Improv Company
34 N. Palm, Ventura
For information call: (805) 643-5701 or visit Ventura Improv Company

Comedy Improv @ Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
Call for Times - Recurring weekly on Fridays & Saturdays
1559 Spinnaker Dr., Suite 205A , Ventura Harbor
Contact: Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
For information call: (805) 644-1500 or  Visit Web Site
We are Ventura's hometown comedy club. Nestled in the beautiful Ventura Harbor, we bring you some of the best comedy shows touring the country every week. The perfect night out for couples, or for large celebrations. Come and see what all the laughing is about!

Live Music @ Zoey's Call for Times - Recurring weekly on Friday & Saturday
Zoey's Cafe: 185 E. Santa Clara St., Downtown Ventura
Contact: (805) 652-1137, or Visit Web Site
Admission: $5   The Enchanted Castle
Nickel Plaza
20650 Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills
6,000 sq foot indoor Party & Play center just for kids and family!! Features a kiddie car wash, fire station, super duper super market, stage for entertaining, tunnels, tents, mini roller coasters, bounce house and a 15' pirate ship!
For information call: (818) 227-3800  
MENTION ALLGUARD AND GET A 10% DISCOUNT

Country Lovers
Western Dance Clubing Recurring Tuesdays starting at 6:30 p.m.
Family Center
10269 Telephone Road in Ventura
For information call: (805) 647-1893 or visit www.countrylovers.com
The club holds a weekly dance lesson and party.
Admission: $4 and FREE for first time guests and children under 12

Heritage Square
Guided tours on Saturdays from 10 - 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m.
715 South "A" Street, Oxnard.
For information call: (805) 483-7960 or visit Heritage Square
Features turn of the century homes, gift shop, tours, concerts, special events.

Gull Wings Children's Museum
Tuesdays - Sundays from 10 - 5 p.m.
Children can experience geology & fossils, bubbles, puppets, medical room & costumes.
418 W. Fourth Street, Oxnard
For information call: (805) 483-3005
Admission: $4, Children under 2 are free

Family Time at The Museum
Call for Times - Recurring monthly on the 3rd Sunday
1-3:00 p.m.
Contact: Museum of Ventura County, 89 S. California St.
Phone: (805) 653-0323, or Visit Web Site
Admission: Free
Enjoy hands-on activities. Arts and Crafts Projects for the Whole Family

Gardens of the World
Tuesdays - Sundays from 9 - 5 p.m.
2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks
For information call: (805) 557-1135 or visit Gardens of the World
A community park with a variety of plants, flowers and water features.

Coastal Adventure Sail
Departs Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m.
Channel Islands Island Packers
For information visit: Islandpackers.com
$45 adult, $40 senior, $34 child and group rates available

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Bombay Bar & Grill
Info at: www.bombaybarandgrill.com

Nicholby's
Info at: www.nicholby's.biz

Borderline
Info at: www.borderlinebarandgrill.com

Canyon Club
Info at: www.canyonclub.net

Golden China Restaurant
Info at: www.goldenchinarestaurant.com/karoake

ENJOY A MOVIE
  Edwards Cinema 12
860 Ventura Boulevard in Camarillo
Info at: www.regmovies.com

Century 10 Movies
555 East Main Street in Ventura
Info at: www.cinemark.com

Muvico Theaters
166 West Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks
Info at: www.muvico.com

FARMERS MARKETS
  Camarillo Farmer's Market
Every Saturday from 8 - Noon
2220 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo.
For information call: (805) 389-6870

Market Place at Ventura College
Every Sunday from 8 - 3 p.m.
Best little swap meet in town. New & used items, food, music.
4667 Telegraph Road in Ventura
For information call: (805) 648-8962

Ventura Farmer's Market
Every weekend from 8 - Noon
With live music, fresh produce, plants and flowers
At the corner of Palm & Santa Clara Streets in downtown Ventura
For information call: (805) 529-6266
For your own local Farmers Market click here: www.vccfarmersmarkets.com
Ventura County Fairgrounds Swap Meet
Antiques and Collectibles
Every Wednesday 7 - 2 p.m.
10 West Harbor Boulevard
FREE Parking & Admission
*Vendor Space is available
For information call: Sue Adams (818) 590-5435 or visit www.snaauctions.com

Ventura College Swap Meet 8am to 3pm

Saturdays & Sundays,
                                                                                                                                                         
Market Place at Ventura College. Best little swap meet in town. New & used items, food, music. (805)648-8962.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The Foreclosure Fairytale


The Foreclosure Fairytale
There is a lot of misinformation out there.

I would not be surprised to find out that you have heard that a foreclosure is sometimes the best option for you. Nothing could be further from the truth. For the vast majority of homeowners out there who are in danger of losing their homes, a short sale represents a vastly superior option

The reality is that a foreclosure is a devastating option.

As a real estate professional with the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I have put together all of the benefits of a short sale over a foreclosure in a free report that is available to anyone.

Take a look at my site www.Ventura-Short-Sale.com and download a copy of my free report entitled “The Foreclosure Fairytale” Then contact me for a free, confidential consultation.

Kenneth M Wallis II "Ken"
REALTOR®, CDPE®, SFR®, CSSA®, e-PRO©
HAFA Certified
Lic. # 01700449

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Friday, June 8, 2012

Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Ventura County


THE WEEKEND OF June 9 - 10th  2012

Ojai Wine Festival
A Spring Wine Festival In Ojai, California
Sun, June 10, 1pm – 5pm
Where Lake Casitas Recreational Center
 
The Ojai Wine Festival is always the 2nd Sunday in June from 1-5pm. Come soak in the beauty of Lake Casitas in the Ojai Valley while participating in one of the most enjoyable wine festivals in California. This event has been running for more than 23 years and has many loyal fans that return each year. It features many wineries from all over California as well as breweries throughout the US and abroad. The afternoon is filled with fun activities, wine, beer, food, live music, arts and crafts vendors, a premiere wine by the glass lounge, a silent wine auction, free boat rides and a fun time at a lovely scenic venue. The event is the major fundraiser of The Rotary Club of Ojai-West which uses the profits from this event for special Rotary causes like curing polio, improving education in our public schools as well as numerous community projects. Groups of 20 or more receive a 10% discount. Call 1-800-648-4881 for details. Discover why Ojai was voted one of the top Food and Wine havens in the West by “Sunset Magazine.”Come experience a great time at The Ojai Wine Festival! 
 
HM Queen Elizabeth ll's Diamond Jubilee
 
With British Consul General Dame Barbara Hay
SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012 | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
 
WATERFALL LAWN
At the Five-Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
Two Dole Drive | Westlake Village, California 91362
 
Royal Greeting • Classic British Cars
Pimms • Miniature Croquet • Gourmet Cuisine • Prizes for Best Hat & Tie
Live Music: 60 years of Great British Hits • Spectacular Auction & Raffle Prizes
...all in an Idyllic Garden setting at one of Conde Nast's Top Spa Hotels
 
Final Days to Register and Purchase Grand Prize Raffle Tickets!
Advance Reservations Required
 
Garden Party Attire • Discounted Valet Parking • Sunday Night Room Rate of $180
Single Reservations: $75 Per Person • $600 for Ten Tickets
RSVP by Friday, June 8th • Register Now!
 
NATIONAL MARINA DAY
Sat, June 9, 8am – 11am
Where 1198 Navigator Drive, Ventura, CA
 
National Marina Day, Saturday, June 9 from 11am – 3pm, commences at Ventura Harbor with a free festival focused on boating activities and a Harbor amenities, family seaside fun, water safety, commercial fishing, local hospitality, Harbor vendor booths, seafood tasting tent, live music, dockside boat tours with Harbor Patrol, Coast Guard, a tall ship, and fishing seiners, plus complimentary birding, boatyard and wildlife pond tours. Sponsored by the Ventura Port District, the festival highlights the social, leisure, and economic impact of Ventura Harbor businesses to the Ventura County region and residents.
 
Featured on June 9 as well in the Ventura Harbor are the Saturday Fish Market at Harbor Village, World Oceans Day at the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center, Ventura West Marina’s Boater’s Swap Meet, and the Hokuloa Channel Challenge. 
 
Attendees are invited to bring a photo to the BIGGEST CATCH display for a chance to win a trip aboard Ventura Sport Fishing. Dockside tours feature new Ventura Harbor Patrol Fire Boat, recently rebuilt and launched in the Harbor. Little ones can win a prize at the “Fishing Booth” or create a nautical signal flag with Ventura City Corps. 
 
National Marina Day is a free event from 11am– 3pm at the Ventura Harbor Village near Entry #1 in front of the Fisherman’s Memorial. All dockside tours will be held in C Dock at the Harbor Village Marina. Schedules and details visit www.venturaharborvillage.com.
 
National Marina Day Schedule of Events:
 
7am – 4pm: Hokuloa Channel Challenge Outrigger Canoe Races at Harbor Cove Beach
8am – Noon: Fish Market at Andria’s Fish Pier
8 – 11am: Ventura West Marina Boater’s Swap Meet, 1198 Navigator Drive
10am, 12:30 pm & 2pm : World Oceans Day celebration at Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center features Live Dives off Anacapa Island in the Visitor Center’s theater.
11am – 3pm: National Marina Day Festival in Ventura Harbor Village
11am:  Birding Tour of the Coastal Sanctuary presented by Ventura Audubon Society, meets at Surfer’s Knoll Beach parking lot, (Tour 1.5 hours)
11am -3pm: Dockside Tours aboard the Bill of Rights Tall Ship featuring a touch tank at C-Docks in front of Fisherman's Memorial, 11 am - 3 pm, presented by American Tall Ship Institute, suggested $5 donation
11:30 am – 2:30 pm: Live Music by the Bobby Hart Band & Totally Local VC – Festival Stage in Ventura Harbor Village
12:30pm & 1:30pm: Ventura Harbor Boatyard Tour – Great opportunity to see the boats out of water and learn about the work completed at the boatyard. Meet at Fisherman's Memorial in Ventura Harbor Village
2:30pm: Wildlife Ponds Tour – Tour the ponds on the Oceanside of Spinnaker Drive- Meet at Fisherman's Memorial in Ventura Harbor Village
 
The Ventura Harbor Village is located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. From the 101 North or South, exit Seaward, left onto Harbor Blvd, right onto Spinnaker Drive
 
Ojai Music Festival
 
Libby Park
269 East Ojai Avenue
Ojai, CA  93023
Sat - 11 AM & 8 PM; Sun - 11 AM & 5:30 PM
 
In its sixth decade, the Festival – under the leadership of Artistic Director Thomas W. Morris – continues this unparalleled musical legacy in which the creativity of the moment and the artists define each year’s event.
 
Established in 1947 by music aficionado John Bauer, the Ojai Music Festival has fostered a healthy spirit of eclecticism in its adventurous programs, gaining a worldwide reputation for attracting artists who are given artistic freedom as they perform exceptional pieces of classical music.
 
That spirit was reinforced in 1954 with the appointment of Lawrence Morton as the Festival Artistic Director. A man of broad musical tastes, Morton was a visionary whose constant curiosity and unwavering integrity shaped the Festival’s future direction. Under his leadership, the Ojai Festival developed an enduring concept whereby the artistic director engages a different Festival music director each year around whom that year’s Festival is built.
 
Among the Festival’s diverse music directors have been such renowned musical luminaries as composers John Adams, Ingolf Dahl, Peter Maxwell Davies, Lukas Foss, John Harbison and Oliver Knussen; conductors Kent Nagano, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Esa-Pekka Salonen; and instrumentalists Emanuel Ax and Mitsuko Uchida.
 
Knights of Columbus Chili Cookoff & Car Show in Simi Valley
 
Sun, June 10, 10am – 5pm
Where 1305 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA
 
The Knights of Columbus Council 5803 25th Annual Chili Cook-Off & Car Show takes place on Sunday, June 10th from 10AM to 5PM on the St Rose of Lima church grounds at 1305 Royal Ave, Simi Valley. Open to the public!!
 
Last year over 6,000 people anxious to sample chili, explore the cars and enjoy the day with their family and friends attended. Live bands and entertainment, large kids area, chili tasting galore, over 120 cars will be on display and over 70 awesome vendor booths.
 
Some of California's finest Arts & Crafts vendors will be on hand for you to take home something unique and special from the day. There will be ample quantities of chili, hot dogs, hamburgers, polish sausage, cotton candy, soft ice cream, beer and soda.
 
Admission is $6.00 for adults (seniors $5) and $3.00 for children (6-12). Active military free with ID. Chili tickets are 50 cents each. Overflow parking is across the street at Royal High School.
 
The Car Show will feature 12 categories for Classic, Custom, Street rods, Muscle, Sport, Trucks, and Special Interest vehicles. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to all category winners, including Best of Show.
 
7th Annual StoneBridge Men’s Ministry Charity Car Show
 
SIMI VALLEY – Stop by the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, June 9th, and help a charitable organization build upon its success to enrich the lives of the women they assist, all the while enjoying a day of spectacular cars and outstanding live music. 
 
Proceeds raised from the 7th Annual Charity Car Show hosted by the Men’s Ministry of StoneBridge Community Church, and Simi Valley Town Center, will benefit Sarah’s House Maternity Homes, whose programs are designed to establish and promote a sense of responsibility in the women they assist. The goal of Sarah’s House is to provide residents with the tools to begin a new life, headed in a positive direction, through established guidelines with regard to working, attending school and church, personal counseling and household living. 
 
The event is set for Saturday, June 9th , 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the west parking lot of the Simi Valley Town Center. The registration fee for entrants is $30 per vehicle, if received by June 8th and $35 thereafter. Vendor fees are $40 or $70. The event is free to the viewing public. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and opens to the public at 9:00 a.m. Awards will be given in twenty five different categories. 
 
Napa Wine Class at Total Wine Thousand Oaks, Sat, June 9th, 3pm-5pm
 
Please join us for our Napa Valley Wine Class at Total Wine!
 
Instruction by a Trained Wine Expert
Eight Wines to Taste
Amazing Discounts on Featured Wines
Tasting Sheets
Take-Home Materials
 
Total Wine and More
394 N. Moorpark Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
 
Free Summer Concert Series in Camarillo "Paperback Writer" (Beatles Tribute)
 
Sat, June 9, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo, CA
 
The Camarillo Arts Council presents the 2012 Summer Concert and Film Series at Constitution Park in Camarillo at the corner of Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo. All events are on Saturday nights. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m and films at 8 p.m. Events are FREE but audience donations are encouraged as they are a major source of funding.  Call805.987.7847 or visit www.camarilloartscouncil.org for more information.
 
Concerts:
June 9th - Paperback Writer (The Beatles Experience)
 
Summer Sunday Concerts at Calabasas Lake - Boogie Nights
 
Sun, June 10, 6pm – 8pm
Where 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas, CA
 
Spend your summer Sundays with great live music at the 2012 Summer Sundays at Calabasas Lake free concert series!
 
The traditionally private Calabasas Lake opens its doors to concert goers, providing a scenic backdrop and ample field seating for picnickers. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and sweaters. Some fixed seating is available on a first come first served basis. All performances are free to the public. Visit www.cityofcalabasas.com for more details.  Free parking and admission to all events. Enter at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center at 23400 Park Sorrento. Concerts start at 6pm
 
The Lineup:
 
June 10th: Boogie Nights
July 15th: The Long Run
August 12th: Latin Music Night with Combolux
August 26th: An Evening of Jazz Classics with Jens Linderman
 
Wine, Chocolate & Cheese Tours
1000 Town Center Dr., Suite 135
Oxnard, CA 93036

NEW taste bud tickling tours presented by the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau! Enjoy paired delicious wines, delectable chocolate, and delightful cheeses!  Includes a light lunch and transportation.  Some wineries on the tour are members of the Ventura County Wine Trail.

Tours are reserved for groups of 6 or more and held on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at $85.00 per person.

24-hour advance reservations required.  Hotel packages available (Oxnard hotels).

Saturday tours include:
Heritage Square, Oxnard
Rancho Ventavo Cellars, Oxnard
Magnavino, Oxnard
Bella Victorian Vineyard, Camarillo

Sunday tours include:
Heritage Square, Oxnard
Rancho Ventavo Cellars, Oxnard
Herzog Wine Cellars, Oxnard
Magnavino, Oxnard
Bella Victorian Vineyard, Camarillo
Conejo Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale in Thousand Oaks
Sat, June 9, 10am – 5pm
Where 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA
 
The Conejo Orchid Society is pleased to announce its annual Orchid Show and Sale at the Thousand Oaks Public Library, June 8 - 10. This free event will be an opportunity for the community to learn about orchids and the Conejo Orchid Society and to try their hand at growing some of the most beautiful and unusual plants in the world.
 
This annual event includes an exhibit of members’ orchids, and a wide range of inexpensive, easy to grow orchids for sale. Several hundred orchids from local and Hawaiian orchid nurseries will be available, most in bud or in bloom. Many of these plants can be successfully grown outdoors in Southern California. Other orchids and “companion plants” such as succulents and tillandsias grown by Conejo Orchid Society members will also be on sale. Demonstrations will show how to divide and repot orchids and other aspects of orchid care. Society members will be available to provide guidance on how best to grow your new orchids and to answer any questions that you have.
 
The hours of the Orchid Show and Sale are Friday June 8 – noon to 6 pm, Saturday June 9 - 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday June 10 – 1 pm to 3 pm. Come early for the best selection. Demonstrations will be Friday at 1 pm, and Saturday at 11 am to 1 pm. Admission is free. The Thousand Oak Public Library is located at 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
 
Annual Pioneer Jamboree in Newbury Park
 
The Stagecoach Inn Museum will hold its Annual Pioneer Jamboree from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. This celebration of the way we lived, will include music, storytelling, butter churning, crafts, games, gold panning, lemon squeezing, fossil digging, antique toy making and more. The jamboree will feature 17 hands-on activities to take visitors back to the early days of the Stagecoach Inn, opening in July 1876.
 
There will be food and beverages for sale, and free parking in Stagecoach Park.  Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for children 4 to 17 years old and free for children under 3. 
 
Live Music at The Promenade at Westlake
 
Sat, June 9, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Weekly on Saturday, until Aug 25, 2012
Where 100 Promenade Way, Westlake Village, CA
 
The Promenade at Westlake features live music this summer on Saturdays at the Joy to Life Fountain from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm from June through August. Stop by and enjoy the tunes on these beautiful summer nights!
 
June 9th: Playback
 
Camarillo Duathlon Series 2012
 
Sun, June 10, 8am – 11am
Where Freedom Park, Camarillo, CA
 
The Camarillo Duathlon Series 2012 is planned for June 10th, August 12th and September 9th at Freedom Park in Camarillo near the airport. The run is on the airport property, all flat out and back.  The bike is along the famous strawberry fields of Camarillo, most roads have a large bike path to ride in.  Both courses are pancake flat.
 
All athletes will receive a finisher medal, event t-shirt, goodie bag and post race munchies. 
 
Sprint:     1.5 mile run / 10 mile bike / 1.5 mile run (8:20 am start)
Olympic:  3 mile run / 20 mile bike / 3 mile run (8 am start)
 
Roller Derby Games - Ventura County Darlins
 
June 09, 2012 - June 09, 2012 5pm-9pm
 
10 W. Harbor Blvd., Waterfront
Contact: Ventura County Fairgrounds
Admission: Tickets $12 at the door; 12 & under free
 
You are cordially invited to witness the transformation as mothers, workers, teachers, and everyday women of Ventura County metamorph into hard-hitting, mouth-guard touting, quad-skate speed demons in the epic winner-takes-all fight known as roller derby competition.
 
Doors for this event open at 4:00pm and the first bout begins at 5:00pm 
 
Killer Karaoke
Thursdays & Saturdays at 9 p.m.   La Dolce Vita, 740 South B St. Oxnard You don’t have to sing like Mariah or Bono. You just need to know how to have a good time.  Everyone’s favorite DJ Leigh leads the night with an almost endless choice of songs from popular tunes to cult classics.
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Captain Jack's Tours Heaven on Earth Kayak/Horseback Ride Tour

This may well be the closest to "heaven" you will ever get…in this lifetime. Captain Jack's Tours is proud to offer our newest and most breathtaking tour ever.

This tour combines an OCEAN KAYAK TOUR at the beautiful and famous "smugglers cove" (Refugio Beach) in the morning, where chances are good that the locals will show up to greet you. Dolphins, California sea lions, harbor seal, and the migratory Grey Whale may cruise by (in the distance) to say hello. Next, you'll be transported to a secluded resort nestled between a babbling brook and evergreen sycamore trees where lunch will be provided. After lunch, back into the transport, and off to one of the most breathtaking, scenic GUIDED HORSEBACK RIDES on earth. This ride features spectacular ocean views throughout the ride. Find out why President Ronald Reagan, Michael Jackson, and Brad Pitt, having the ability to live anywhere in the world, chose California's Central Coast to call their home. Spend the day with Captain Jack, and you too will see why Captain Jack calls this tour the "Heaven on Earth Tour".

HEAVEN ON EARTH KAYAK/HORSEBACK RIDE TOUR INCLUDES: ~Transportation (pick up spots throughout the Santa Barbara/Goleta area) ~2 person Pelican ocean kayak & all required gear ~Fun introduction kayak lesson/briefing (kayak knowledge and special athletic ability NOT required) ~All transportation from location to location ~Scenic guided horseback ride (no previous riding experience required, must be 7 years old) ~Lunch at El Capitan Canyon Resort ~All California Park and Recreation fees ~Professional, knowledgeable, and courteous guides


9:00 AM Daily

Captain Jack's Tours
933 Castillo St.
Santa Barbara, CA  93101
Santa Ynez Wine Tour

This is an experience you will never forget! You will not only visit 3 of the valley's most beautiful vineyards & wineries but you'll travel through some of the most breathtaking countryside you'll ever see. You'll also visit Cold Spring Tavern, an original stage coach stop built in the 1860s. The price includes all transportation with door to door service, as well as all your tasting fees. The tour also includes an olive oil and vinegar tasting, which for many of our guests is the highlight of the day.

The tour starts at 9:15 and ends between 3:30 & 4:00. During the day we will stop for lunch at either the Los Olivos Cafe or the Vineyard House Restaurant where you can buy yourself a delicious lunch. This is a one of a kind experience for those looking for that "special" day. Captain Jack guarantees it!

Captain Jack's Tours
933 Castillo St.
Santa Barbara, CA  93101
(888) 810-8687
                                                                                        
                                            FUN PLACES FOR EVERY WEEKEND

 
Wine, Dine and Play

Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Heritage Square
715 South A Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: (805) 486-6878
Admission: $69.00

Experience a great evening or afternoon at historic Heritage Square with this special.Wine Tasting at Rancho Ventavo Wine Cellers, dinner and dessert at La Dolce Vita Restaurant and a play at the Elite Theatre Company all for $69.00 per person!
Island Packers Whale Watching

Now thru April 2012
  
Island Packers Cruises offers whale watching trips from two locations, Ventura Harbor and Oxnard Harbor. Gray Whale trips are run from the end of December to early April. On your whale watching trip it is possible to see common dolphin, risso’s dolphin, minke whales, bottlenose dolphin, pacific white sided dolphin, dall’s porpoise and an occasional orca. Island Packers Cruises are an authorized concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park. Tours go to Anacapa Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Rosa Island, San Miguel Island, and Santa Barbara Island. They also offer harbor cruises. special tours and private charters.

Phone Number (805) 642-1393
1691 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105B
Ventura, CA 93001
Free Kids' Craft at Lakeshore Learning Center

Every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lakeshore Learning, 4705 Telephone Road, Ventura
For more information, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com or call 805.289.1550
Free crafts for kids ages 3 and up at Lakeshore Learning in Ventura on Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm

Skateboarding Museum:

Tells the history of skateboarding with 3,000 vintage skateboards, the Skateboarding Hall of Fame and other memorabilia. Inside Skatelab, 4226 Valley Fair St., Simi Valley. Free. 578-0040; skatelab.com/museum.
Ship Model Expo 2012 Family Fun

December 01, 2011 — December 31, 2012 Recurring daily
11am-5pm Daily

Admission: FREE

VCMM MODEL GUILD SHOW AND SALE - The Ventura County Maritime Museum Model Guild is having its annual show and sale from Dec 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012. The guild members make these beautiful models some of which are for sale. There will also be model kits available for sale for those who would like to try their hand at building a ship model. Guild members will be there to demonstrate model building at various times on Saturdays and Sundays and there will be a FREE Boat-in-a-Bottle class from 11am-2pm on Dec 3 & 4 and 10 & 11.

The museum is open daily from 11-5 2731 S. Victoria Ave. in Fisherman’s Wharf Oxnard



Sunday Brunch @Alexanders

Recurring weekly on Sunday

10am-2pm
1050 Schooner Dr., Harbor
Contact: Alexander's at Four Points Sheraton
Phone: (805) 658-2000
Admission: Sundays 10am - 2pm $25.95 Adults, $22.95 Seniors, $16.95 Children (5-12)
Award Winning Brunch featuring a succulent seafood station, incredible omelette bar and a to die for dessert room...

Ventura County Wine Trail Tours

Now - December 25, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance.
Tour departs at 11:00 a.m. from the Ventura Visitors Center, 101 S. California Street
Contact: Ventura Visitors Center at (805) 648-2075 or Visit Web Site
Admission: $85 per person • Transportation, 4 Wineries and a Gourmet Lunch Included

Long known for its agricultural roots and history of winemaking, Ventura County is home to many world class wineries and sits at the gateway to the scenic California Central Coast. Sourcing grapes from top growers in Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, and Lodi, Ventura County vintners produce award-winning wines that deliver a memorable tasting experience. Spend a weekend touring the Ventura County Wine Trail and you'll enjoy a taste of the best of California. Relax in Real California Wine Country!

Supercar Sunday

Every Sunday from 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Westfield Promenade Shopping Mall: Topanga Canyon & Erwin St. in Woodland Hills
For more information contact Dustin Troyan at (818) 516-5053

Supercar Sunday is a weekly event whereby auto enthusiasts gather to share their amazing vehicles and camaraderie. Supercar Sunday is presented and sponsored by THE AUTO GALLERY (www.theautogallery.com). Supercar Sunday is an event that brings every type of person and vehicle together to share the passion of the automobile and motorsports. You will often find the world’s rarest and most expensive cars parked right next to a rusty old 68 Camaro. Supercar Sunday is a wonderful community event where celebrities and fabricators walk around and bench race with us “normal guys”, kick tires and take pictures with fellow enthusiasts. It is often the case that tourists from all over the world visit SCS and are blown away with variety and vast numbers of vehicles and people attending.

Weekend Scenic (WS) - Fillmore & Western Railway Co.
Saturday and Sundays
12pm - 4:00pm
351 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore
Contact: Fillmore & Western Railway Co.
Phone: (805) 524-2546 or Visit Web Site
Admission: Adults $24, Senior 60+ $22, Youth 4-12 $14, Child 2-3 $10, Under age 2 free on lap.

Relax aboard 1930's vintage passenger or diningi cars as the train travels through century old citrus and avocado groves in the beautiful Heritage Valley.

Guided Kayaking Tour of Anacapa Island and Arch
Tours offered Saturday and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Explore the Channel Islands on a kayak Guided tour
Tour departs from Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard
72 hour advance reservations
For information call: (805) 204-0977 or visit www.blueoceankayaking.com
Admission: $130 per person includes Kayak and gear. Fun for ages 9 to adult

WINE, CHOCOLATE AND CHEESE TOURS
Tours offered Saturday and Sundays from 11 - 4 p.m.
Indulge in Oxnard's newest adventure and enjoy delicious wines, delectable chocolates, and delightful cheeses!
Tour departs from California Welcome Center
24 hour advance reservations
For information call: (805) 988-0717 or visit www.visitoxnard.com
Admission: $75 per person

Improvisational Comedy
The Ventura Improv Company
34 N. Palm, Ventura
For information call: (805) 643-5701 or visit Ventura Improv Company

Comedy Improv @ Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
Call for Times - Recurring weekly on Fridays & Saturdays
1559 Spinnaker Dr., Suite 205A , Ventura Harbor
Contact: Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
For information call: (805) 644-1500 or  Visit Web Site
We are Ventura's hometown comedy club. Nestled in the beautiful Ventura Harbor, we bring you some of the best comedy shows touring the country every week. The perfect night out for couples, or for large celebrations. Come and see what all the laughing is about!

Live Music @ Zoey's Call for Times - Recurring weekly on Friday & Saturday
Zoey's Cafe: 185 E. Santa Clara St., Downtown Ventura
Contact: (805) 652-1137, or Visit Web Site
Admission: $5   The Enchanted Castle
Nickel Plaza
20650 Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills
6,000 sq foot indoor Party & Play center just for kids and family!! Features a kiddie car wash, fire station, super duper super market, stage for entertaining, tunnels, tents, mini roller coasters, bounce house and a 15' pirate ship!
For information call: (818) 227-3800  
MENTION ALLGUARD AND GET A 10% DISCOUNT

Country Lovers
Western Dance Clubing Recurring Tuesdays starting at 6:30 p.m.
Family Center
10269 Telephone Road in Ventura
For information call: (805) 647-1893 or visit www.countrylovers.com
The club holds a weekly dance lesson and party.
Admission: $4 and FREE for first time guests and children under 12

Heritage Square
Guided tours on Saturdays from 10 - 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m.
715 South "A" Street, Oxnard.
For information call: (805) 483-7960 or visit Heritage Square
Features turn of the century homes, gift shop, tours, concerts, special events.

Gull Wings Children's Museum
Tuesdays - Sundays from 10 - 5 p.m.
Children can experience geology & fossils, bubbles, puppets, medical room & costumes.
418 W. Fourth Street, Oxnard
For information call: (805) 483-3005
Admission: $4, Children under 2 are free

Family Time at The Museum
Call for Times - Recurring monthly on the 3rd Sunday
1-3:00 p.m.
Contact: Museum of Ventura County, 89 S. California St.
Phone: (805) 653-0323, or Visit Web Site
Admission: Free
Enjoy hands-on activities. Arts and Crafts Projects for the Whole Family

Gardens of the World
Tuesdays - Sundays from 9 - 5 p.m.
2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks
For information call: (805) 557-1135 or visit Gardens of the World
A community park with a variety of plants, flowers and water features.

Coastal Adventure Sail
Departs Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m.
Channel Islands Island Packers
For information visit: Islandpackers.com
$45 adult, $40 senior, $34 child and group rates available

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Bombay Bar & Grill
Info at: www.bombaybarandgrill.com

Nicholby's
Info at: www.nicholby's.biz

Borderline
Info at: www.borderlinebarandgrill.com

Canyon Club
Info at: www.canyonclub.net

Golden China Restaurant
Info at: www.goldenchinarestaurant.com/karoake

ENJOY A MOVIE
  Edwards Cinema 12
860 Ventura Boulevard in Camarillo
Info at: www.regmovies.com

Century 10 Movies
555 East Main Street in Ventura
Info at: www.cinemark.com

Muvico Theaters
166 West Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks
Info at: www.muvico.com

FARMERS MARKETS
  Camarillo Farmer's Market
Every Saturday from 8 - Noon
2220 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo.
For information call: (805) 389-6870

Market Place at Ventura College
Every Sunday from 8 - 3 p.m.
Best little swap meet in town. New & used items, food, music.
4667 Telegraph Road in Ventura
For information call: (805) 648-8962

Ventura Farmer's Market
Every weekend from 8 - Noon
With live music, fresh produce, plants and flowers
At the corner of Palm & Santa Clara Streets in downtown Ventura
For information call: (805) 529-6266
For your own local Farmers Market click here: www.vccfarmersmarkets.com
Ventura County Fairgrounds Swap Meet
Antiques and Collectibles
Every Wednesday 7 - 2 p.m.
10 West Harbor Boulevard
FREE Parking & Admission
*Vendor Space is available
For information call: Sue Adams (818) 590-5435 or visit www.snaauctions.com 
Ventura College Swap Meet 8am to 3pm

Saturdays & Sundays,
                                                                                                                                                         
Market Place at Ventura College. Best little swap meet in town. New & used items, food, music. (805)648-8962.