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CAMARILLO

Monday June 29, Noon
Camarillo Noontime Optimist Club meeting
Round Table Pizza on Arneill Road next to K-Mart
The club meets every Monday.  For more information contact Susan Meyes at (805) 300-5656.

Monday June 29, 6:30 p.m.
Ventura County Rose Society Meeting
Ventura County Educational Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road
Ventura County Rose Society meeting, with demonstration on how to propagate from cutting.  Social hour at 6:30 p.m.; rose celebration at 7; feature presentation at 7:30.  For more information go on the web to http://www.venturarose.org.

Wednesday July 1, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Magician Tony Daniel - Wonderful Wednesdays
Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road
Magician Tony Daniel at the Camarillo Library, part of a continuing series of Wonderful Wednesdays sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library and the Meadowlark Service League.  For more information contract (805) 388-5755.


EL RIO 


 
FILLMORE

Friday July 3,
Shake, Rattle and Rail Family Dinner Train
Fillmore Train Station
1950's Revue Night Family Dinner Train.  A zoot-suited DJ plays the tunes of the '50s and '60s in the onboard dance car. Diner food is served before you stroll downtown Santa Paula's popular classic car show.  Adults $45; 4 to 12 $30; 2 to 3 $22; under 2 free on lap, ride only no dinner included.

Saturday July 4, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sespe Creek Car Show
Downtown Fillmore
More than 250 classic (pre-1974) cars will be on display throughout the streets of downtown Fillmore. Vendors, arts and crafts, food and music in Central Park.  Family friendly and alcohol-free.  For more information contact Kathleen McCreary at (805) 524-2546 (runs through July 26th).

Sunday July 5, noon to 4 p.m.
Weekend Scenic Excursion Wine & Honey Express
Downtown Fillmore's Central Park
Take this daytime train ride on Sundays through the beauriful Heritage Valley's century-old citrus and avacado orchards, with stops at a gift emporium featuring koi ponds; pottery and fountain garden and at a honey farm.  Adults $24, seniors $22. 4-12 $10 (meals are an additional charge).


OAK VIEW 

OJAI 

Tuesday June 30, 7 to 9 p.m.
Concert
Ojai Center for the Arts, 113 S. Montgomery St.
Concert by Work o' The Weavers folk group benefiting the Ojai Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  For more information contact (805) 640-4000.  For ticket reservations contact (805) 640-8797.

Thursday July 2, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Thursday
Ping pong Open Play
Boyd Center, also known as the Ojai Rec Center, at Sarzotti Park on Day Road.
Ping pong open play for all ages.  For more information contact Vincent Diglio at (805) 646-8162.


OXNARD

Thursday July 2,  8:30to 11:30 a.m.
Free health screening
Mexican Consulate, 3151 W. Fifth St.
Free Community health screening.  For more information contact 805-677-5250 or 805-984-8738 ext 113.

Saturday July 4, various times
Fireworks by the Sea
Channel Islands Harbor Marine Emporium Landing
Fireworks by the Sea.  Artists market, music, face painting, petting zoo, 5K and 10K fun run, parade and fireworks.  For more information go online to http://www.channelislandsharbor.org.  Registration for runs: 7 a.m.; parade: 11 a.m.; fireworks: 9 p.m..

Saturday July 4, 1 to 3 p.m.
Fourth of July Concert
Plaza Park, corner of Fifth and B streets
Fourth of July Concert.  For more information contact (805) 483-7960 or online at http://www.downtownoxnard.org.


PIRU 


POINT MUGU

 
PORT HUENEME 


SANTA PAULA 


Friday July 3, 4 to 7 p.m.
Italian Motorcycles exhibit
California Oil Museum, 1001 E. Main St.
Italian Motorcycles: Incredible Classics to Modern Marvels exhibit.  Runs through Sept. 27. Opening reception is 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.  For more information contact (805) 933-0076 ext 291.

Sunday July 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Aviation Museum of Santa Paula is open the first Sunday of each month, with a "Chain of Hangars" open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Closed if there is rain. FREE
(but donations are appreciated).Hangar Number One is the first in the museum's chain of hangars. It tells the story of the founding of Santa Paula Airport in 1930. Each of the privately owned hangars houses a variety of vintage aircraft and privately owned collections of memorabilia, from antique radios to racecars. Several other aircraft owners put their antique aircraft on display and many vintage aircraft also fly in each month.  A Museum Tram is available to save you some steps between hangars. The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 723 offers free airplane rides to kids ages 7-17. The Museum's Gift Hangar, located inside CP Aviation, offers a variety of toys and apparel for airplane buffs of all ages.  More information at www.amszp.org or call 805.525.1109.  Santa Paula Airport:  Just South of Hwy 126 in Santa Paula, CA, between the 10th Street and Palm Street exits.

SIMI VALLEY


SOMIS 


THOUSAND OAKS



VENTURA 

Wednesdays: July 1, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Imagine Me!!! Program
Mills Road and Main Street, Food Court
Pacific View Mall and Imagine That present Imagine Me!!!! This children's program will provide an entertaining, educational and enriching experience every week. The Imagine Me program will inspire children to imagine themselves as different professionals and encourage them to realize that their interests can become talent. Join us every Wednesday in the Food Court from 10:30am - 11:30am.  More details at www.shoppacificview.com. 

Saturday July 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
July 4th Street Fair and Festival
Nine blocks along downtown's Main Street, from Fir Street to Ventura Avenue
July 4th street fair and festival with 300 new and returning artists and crafters, entertainment and food booths.  Tickets for fireworks at the Ventura College Green will be available for purchase at the information booth on Main and California Streets.  For more information contact Michelle Godoy at (805) 654-7749.

Saturday July 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday July 5, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ventura College Foundation Marketplace
4667 Telegraph Road in the East lot
The Ventura College Foundation marketplace features antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, new and used clothing, school and office supplies and more.  For more information contact (805) 648-8962.

Saturday July 4, 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Ventura Independence Day Celebration
Ventura College Athletic Field, 4667 Telegraph Road
Ventura Independence Day Celebration.  Food, games, music and fireworks.  Tickets at the gate: adults $8; children $6; under 3 free; family six park $35.  Advance tickets: adults $6; children $4; family pack $25 at area Vons markets and McDonald's.  For more information contact (805) 654-6462.

Sunday, July 5, 1 to 4 p.m.
Sunday Summer Concert Series - The Phantom Riders (Surf Beat)
The Ventura Harbor Village presents the Sunday Summer Concert Series! Come out to listen to live music entertainment at the Carousel Stage while you shop, dine, visit with friends and family, celebrate or relax seaside. Free admission.

VENTURA COUNTY
  

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

Saturday July 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main Street Mini Fair
Mini-park in the 300 block of Main Street
Main Street Mini Fair, volunteer artists and musicians offer live music, arts and crafts, and children's activities.  For more information contact (805) 648-1902 or email mainstreetfair@yahoo.com .

Saturday July 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free Craft Day at Lakeshore Learning in Ventura
4701 Telephone Road
Free Crafts for Kids ages 3 and up at Lakeshore Learning in Ventura.  This weeks craft will be Flip Flop Magnetic Note Pads.  For more information call 805-289-1550 or visit www.lakeshorelearning.com.

Saturday July 11
Night Train to Murder-Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Downtown Fillmore's Central Park
Sit back and play along with us, who know what may happen right before your eyes?  Adults ONLY. $89 per person. Reservations are required.  For more information call (805) 524-2546 or visit the web at http://www.fwry.com .

Saturday July 18, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Margarita Madness - Viva la Margarita.
Downtown Fillmore's Central Park
Take a vintage train on a three-hour journey through the Heritage Valley while you enjoy a Mexican dinner and a margarita.  Adults only $51. For more information call (805) 524-2546 or visit the web at http://www.fwry.com .


Thursday July 25, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Viva Las Vegas - Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Downtown Fillmore's Central Park
A new "murder mystery" set in the Vegas days of the Rat Pack.  This will give you a change to meet the Vegas type celebrities we all know and love while trying to determine who is responsible for the murder.  Martini's anyone?  Adults only, $89 per person. Reservation are required.  For more information call (805) 524-2546 or visit the web at http://www.fwry.com .


June 7 thru September 6, 2 p.m.
Fairy Tales in the Park

In 1995 John and Roxanne Diesel co-founded Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors performing free fairy tales for the young and young at heart. The troupe’s love of children’s theatre has led them to perform every May through September since 1995 all over Ventura County. The tour has grown to include Camarillo, Simi Valley, Ventura, Westlake Village and the Channel Islands Harbor. The troupe's goal is to create an environment where families could introduce live theatre to their children in a casual setting at the right price – free! All Fairy Tales in the Park performances are held outdoors in a variety of venues and is always free of charge, though the players pass the hat to help cover costuming and travel costs, donations are always voluntary.
All Fairy Tales in the Park are outdoor shows. Most venues do not have shade, so sunscreen and hats are appropriate. Bring water, juice, snacks, picnics. Blankets and low-slung chairs are recommended. Please leave doggies at home (not that they don't love them). The shows are designed to run approximately 45 minutes, which coincides with the attention span of our target age group, 3-8 year olds.
LOCATIONS
SIMI VALLEY: Rancho Simi Bicentennial Amphitheatre (Erringer & Royal)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Foxfield Park, 31965 Foxfield Dr. (Lakeview Canyon & Lindero)
CAMARILLO: Pleasant Valley Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St (Carmen & Burnley)
VENTURA: Barranca Vista Park, 7050 Ralston. (Johnson & Ralston)
CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR: Harbor View Park. (Between Marine Emporium Landing &Port Royal Restaurant, NEAR 3600 Harbor Blvd) 
CALL (661) 718-3968 for more information, or to arrange performances in other areas or visit www.fairytalesinthepark.com.


Friday July 24, 6 to 9 p.m.
Cruise Night
Old Town Camarillo
Camarillo Cruise Night. The Camarillo Old Town Association is presenting the third in a series of six free car cruises with live music on Friday.  These will be every fourth Friday from April until September 25.  For more information contact (805) 443-9219.

Sunday August 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Aviation Museum of Santa Paula is open the first Sunday of each month, with a "Chain of Hangars" open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Closed if there is rain. FREE
(but donations are appreciated).Hangar Number One is the first in the museum's chain of hangars. It tells the story of the founding of Santa Paula Airport in 1930. Each of the privately owned hangars houses a variety of vintage aircraft and privately owned collections of memorabilia, from antique radios to racecars. Several other aircraft owners put their antique aircraft on display and many vintage aircraft also fly in each month.  A Museum Tram is available to save you some steps between hangars. The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 723 offers free airplane rides to kids ages 7-17. The Museum's Gift Hangar, located inside CP Aviation, offers a variety of toys and apparel for airplane buffs of all ages.  More information at www.amszp.org or call 805.525.1109.  Santa Paula Airport:  Just South of Hwy 126 in Santa Paula, CA, between the 10th Street and Palm Street exits.

Sunday, July 5, 1 to 4 p.m.
through Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009
The Ventura Harbor Village presents the Sunday Summer Concert Series! Come out to listen to live music entertainment at the Carousel Stage while you shop, dine, visit with friends and family, celebrate or relax seaside. Free admission, every Sunday from July 5th-September 6th, from 1-4PM. The Sunday Concert Summer Series Line-up features:
July 5th- The Phantom Riders (Surf Beat)
July 12th- Mango (Caribbean Sounds)
July 19th- Steve Stafford's Strolling Pirate Musicians
July 26th- Unkle Monkey (Tropical, Reggae, & Rock)
August 2nd- Chris Murphy Band (Violin Music from Around the World)
August 9th- Aubrey & Elan (Pop and Soft Rock)
August 16th- TBA
August 23rd- Beach Bums (Beach Tunes)
August 30th- TBA
September 6th- Upstream (Caribbean Trio)

Saturday July 18, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday July 19,  1 to 4 p.m. 4th Annual Pirate Days!  "I hear there be pirates about so keep a weather eye out on yer wenches, yer gold, and, most of all, yer rum!" ARRGGHH MATEYS!!! Pirates invade Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday & Sunday, July 18th & 19th from 1:00-4:00PM for the 4th annual Pirate Days. Pirate Days offers free admission and free parking and the chance to meet famous pirates such as Captain Jack Sparrow (Look-A-Like), Captain Hook (Look-A-Like), and Captain Morgan (Look-A-Like). Join in the pirate festivities by dressing the part and entering in the Pirate Costume Contests daily for tickets to Disneyland (separate contests held for children and adults). Or sing pirate shanties with popular strolling pirate bands. Revel in the excitement by getting a free pirate tattoo or face painting with the markings of a pirate. “X” marks the spot for a Children’s Hunt for Treasure throughout the Harbor Village. Treasure of your own pleasure can be found with pirate vendors abound on the Main Lawn at Pirate’s Cove. Join the merriment on Ventura Boat Rentals “Arrgh-bor Tours” daily. Contact (805) 477-0470 for more information. For additional parking, utilize the Ventura Harbor Village Free Shuttle with the pick up at the parking lot at the corner of Schooner Drive and Harbor Blvd. from 12:30PM-4:30PM. The Ventura Harbor Village is located on Spinnaker Drive off of Harbor Blvd.

Wednesdays:
Ventura; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Pacific View mall parking lot facing Main Street 805-529-6266. 

Thursdays:
Oxnard; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Plaza Park at Fifth and C streets (805-483-7960). 

Thousand Oaks; 2 to 6:30 p.m. Hillcrest Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive. (parking lot atop the former city hall building in Thousand Oaks). 805-529-6266 

Fridays:
Simi Valley; 3 to 8 p.m.; Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, in the parking lot in frony of Limon Latin Grill (805-643-6458).

Saturdays:
Camarillo; 8 a.m. to noon; 2220 Ventura Blvd. (805-482-1507). 

Ventura; 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Fish Market behind Andria's Seafood Restaurant at 1449 Spinnaker Drive (fisherman's market).

Ventura; 8:30 to noon; Palm and Santa Clara streets (805-529-6266).

Sundays:
Ojai; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 300 E. Matilija St (805-698-5555). 

Oxnard, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Harbor and Channel Islands boulevards (includes a fishermen's market) 805-643-6458). 

Lorraine has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert designation (CDPE), having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. Short sales allow the cash-strapped seller to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even though it is lower than what is owed on the property.  With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy.  More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.  If you are in this situation, please give Lorraine a call at (805) 901-8805 and let's discuss the possibilities. 

                              
                    

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