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Midterm Election Roundup: Congressional incumbents victorious; big changes in local government by Alex Wilson

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Body of missing Simi woman found: Ex-husband taken into custody Ventura City Manager placed on administrative leave: City council votes unanimously during closed session by Alex Wilson Eye on the Environment: America Recycles Day highlights economic benefits of recycling by David Goldstein

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Purple is the New Party

The purple wave

by Paul Moomjean paulmoomjean@yahoo.com

Back in 2018, I had a long phone call with the Ventura County Reporter’s editor at the time about the future of this par ticular byline. What started as “The Right Persuasion” had no longer become the voice of a Republican/ Libertarian/Conservative and was forming into a classical liberal tone. After growing up, certain truths I held became muddy, and we decided to rebrand the twice-monthly col umn into “Purple is the New Party.” I can say I feel ahead of my time. Americans are fickle, but the clear 50/50 split happening right now after everyone predicted the “red wave” of sorts only proves no one really knows what is going on. In reality, there are a few factors to consider why the country went only slightly to the right, a normal trajectory after the opposing party is in power, and how this shapes 2024.

As I write this article, the Repub licans will most likely win the House of Representatives and the Senate is up in the air as votes from three states still come in and a Dec. 6 runoff elec tion is scheduled in Georgia between Senator Raphael Warnock (D) and GOP candidate Herschel Walker. What was supposed to be the second coming of MAGA turned into a dud, with the GOP hanging onto a victory by a thread.

Aaron Blake of The Washington Post put it this way: “On Wednes day, The Washington Post’s election model suggested Republicans were on course for around 225 seats — enough for a majority with some room to spare. But the latest data put that number closer to 220, right on the edge of the 218 seats required. That’s similar to NBC’s model, which says Republicans are favored to get a similar number — 221 seats — plus or minus seven seats.” (“Could Dem ocrats still win the House majority?” Nov. 10, 2022.)

Long story short – we have some waiting to do. But the initial analysis is to blame former president and election denier Donald J. Trump for inspiring those who love democracy and peaceful transitions of power to vote blue and those who want MAGA to go away to stay home.

“…The MAGA movement and Donald Trump took it right in the face,” writes Peggy Noonan of The Wall Street Journal. (“Maybe Repub licans Will Finally Learn,” Nov. 10, 2022.) “The normal conservatives and Republicans fared well. Trump-en dorsed candidates went down. Every one knows the famous examples — Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania, Don Bolduc in New Hampshire, Tudor Dixon, who lost by 10 points in Mich igan. All embraced Mr. Trump, some sincerely, many opportunistically, all consistently. A Hollywood director once said of pragmatic choices, and we paraphrase, that it’s one thing to temporarily reside up someone’s

organ of elimination but it’s wrong to build a condo up there, people will notice and get a poor impression. That’s sort of what happened.”

If anything can truly be written, it is that the Trump effect is more nega tive than ever before. Outside of a few wins, like J.D. Vance (a Trump hater turned lackey) in Ohio, in Pennsylva nia, the GOP’s Dr. Mehmet Oz lost to DNC’s John Fetterman, who recently had a stroke and could barely put two words together in their debate. Oz was Trump’s election night apprentice, but he turned out to be the biggest loser.

Now, the Georgia runoff election is set, and pundits and strategists are asking Trump to stay away. Especially now that Trump is plan ning a mid-November 2024 cam paign announcement.

“Hopefully Trump will stay out of the race as much as he possibly can and if that means holding off announcing his campaign for the White House, that would be a smart

move not just for Republicans’ chanc es in Georgia but Trump’s hopes to win the nomination for president,” said one GOP aide to The Hill. (“Sen ate GOP fears another Trump disaster in Georgia runoff,” Alexander Bolton, Nov. 11, 2022.) “If you talk to Geor gia election strategists, they believe Trump was a huge drag on Walker in suburban Atlanta and there’s just no reason to risk repeating that. If Trump injects himself into the race somehow and Walker comes up short, that’s really bad for Trump too.”

At the end of the day, it turns out that the Supreme Court abortion rul ing didn’t rally people to vote blue, nor did the Jan. 6 rioters inspire 2016 voters to run to the polls. In fact, peo ple seemed tuned out in general as TV ratings were down 30%.

What this means for 2024 is that Trump might need to rethink his branding, President Joe Biden isn’t a lock either, and we’ve learned the country isn’t red or blue, it’s a messy purple.

by David Goldstein

“D

ance like no one is watching,” wrote Susanna Clark and Richard Leigh in 1987. Now, “Recycle like everyone is watching” is one of the slogans Keep America Beautiful uses to promote America Recycles Day, which was on Nov. 15.

Keep America Beautiful, a nonprofit organization supported mainly by major corporations and public agencies, in 2009 took over national coordination of the celebration, also called National Recycling Day, from the National Recycling Coalition, and helped to promote nearly 3,000 related events in all 50 states last year.

Certainly, community expectations are one factor motivating recycling. If all of your neighbors set out their diligently prepared recycling and organics carts, and if everyone uses the right containers for recy cling at work, and if all your fellow guests at social gatherings follow sorting directions, then publicly failing to recycle might feel like an embarrassing shirk of civic responsibility.

But how do we reach people who do not respond to such appeals? Indeed, how do we reach people who are tired of environmental messaging in general?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Amer ica Recycles Day website (www.epa.gov/recycling strategy/america-recycles-day ) has a good answer. The site emphasizes that recycling contributes not just to “protection of our environment,” but also to “American prosperity.” The site highlights an EPA study showing “recycling and reuse activities in the United States accounted for 681,000 jobs and $37.8 billion in wages.”

On Nov. 21, organizers of Ventura County’s America Recycles Day commemoration are emphasizing this economic benefit of recycling by focusing on three com panies recently approved for low-interest loans through the Ventura County Recycling Market Development Zone program coordinated by the Ventura County Pub lic Works Agency. Low-interest (4% fixed rate) loans for this program come from state funds, derived from landfill tip fee surcharges collected by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). All of Ventura County is in the Recycling Market Development Zone, making all local businesses eligible for incentives to make products from discards. There are approximately 40 state-designated zones in California. In addition to financing, zone staff assist businesses with permitting, site selection, obtaining material for manufacturing, and other financing.

The public is invited to attend check presentations to these companies at three locations on Monday, Nov. 21.

First, at 8:30 a.m., at the Ventura County Govern ment Center, District 1 Supervisor Matt LaVere will join a CalRecycle representative, Loan Officer Bruce Quigley, for a presentation of a mock check, represent ing a $1,204,000 loan, to Progressive Environmental Industries owner Arturo Gonzalez. Gonzalez operates a mulching business in Santa Barbara and expects to complete permitting soon to reopen a second location, Ojai Valley Organics.

Second, at 10 a.m., Ventura County District 5 Super visor Vianey Lopez will tour Oxnard Pallet Company, at 4524 East Pleasant Valley Road, before joining the Cal Recycle officer in presenting a mock check representing a $535,000 loan to the company’s owner, Beatrice

Vasquez. The loan will help Oxnard Pallet Company disassemble and repair more off-spec and broken used pallets, turning these castoffs into valuable, standard 48 in. x 40 in. four-way pallets.

Finally, at 11:45 a.m., Supervisor Vianey Lopez will view product samples at Pinnpack Plastic Packaging and join CalRecycle in presenting a mock check for $11 million, the largest loan in the 30-year statewide history of the market development program, to CEO Ira Maroofian. Pinnpack, at 1151 Pacific Avenue in Oxnard, will not only use more recycled plastic to make its packaging, but will also enter the “circular economy,” making its own packaging and other non-bottle PET plastic recyclable.

Together, these companies employ over 250 peo ple and also contribute to the local economy through property tax, sales tax, donations, and purchases from suppliers, all while creating valuable products needed by individuals and other businesses.

More on America Recycles Day and the companies mentioned here: kab.org/programs/ard/organize-an-event/ www.epa.gov/recyclingstrategy/america-recycles-day progressiveinds.com oxnardpalletco.com www.pinnpack.com

David Goldstein administers the Ventura County Recy cling Market Development Zone for the Public Works Agency and can be reached at 805-658-4312 or david. goldstein@ventura.org.

Worker at Pinnpack loads supersack of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic into a hopper. Photo by Ira Maroofian, CEO, Pinnpack Plastic Packaging

Financial Planning:

SHOULD YOU PAY OFF A MORTGAGE BEFORE YOU RETIRE?

LAINE MILLER Certified Financial Planner™ with Integrity Wealth Advisors

hether it makes financial sense to pay off your mortgage depends on your individual situation. Here are some things to consider.

If you’re like most people, paying off your mortgage and entering retirement debt-free sounds pretty appealing. It’s a significant accomplishment and the end of a major monthly expense. However, some homeowners’ financial situation and goals might call for attending to other priorities while chipping away at their home loan.

Let’s look at why you might—or might not—decide to pay off a mortgage before you retire.

YOU MIGHT WANT TO PAY OFF YOUR MORTGAGE EARLY IF …

You’re trying to reduce your baseline expenses: If your monthly mortgage payment represents a substantial chunk of your expenses, you’ll be able to live on a lot less once the payment goes away. This can be particularly helpful if you have a limited income.

You want to save on interest payments: Depending on a home loan’s size and term, the interest can cost tens of thousands of dollars over the long haul. Paying off your mortgage early frees up that future money for other uses. While it’s true you may lose the tax deduction on mortgage interest, you’ll have to reckon with a decreasing deduction anyway, as more of each monthly payment applies to the principal, should you decide to keep your mortgage.

Your mortgage rate is higher than the rate of riskfree returns: Paying off a debt that charges interest can be like earning a risk-free return equivalent to that interest rate. Compare your mortgage rate to the aftertax rate of return on a low-risk investment with a similar term—such as a high-quality, tax-free municipal bond issued by your home state. If your mortgage rate is higher than the interest rate on an investment asset, you’d be better off paying down the mortgage.

You prioritize peace of mind: Paying off a mortgage can create one less worry and increase flexibility in retirement.

YOU MIGHT NOT WANT TO PAY OFF YOUR MORTGAGE EARLY IF …

You need to catch up on retirement savings: If you completed a retirement plan and find you aren’t

contributing enough to your 401(k), IRA, or other retirement accounts, increasing those contributions should probably be your top priority. Savings in these accounts grow tax-deferred until you withdraw them. Your cash reserves are low: You want to avoid ending up house rich and cash-poor by paying off your home loan at the expense of your reserves.

You carry higher-interest debt: Before paying off your mortgage, close out any higher-interest loans—especially nondeductible debt like that from credit cards. Create a habit of paying off nondeductible debt monthly rather than allowing the balance to build so that you’ll have fewer expenses when you retire.

You might miss out on investment returns: If your mortgage rate is lower than what you’d earn on a moderate-risk investment, consider keeping the mortgage and investing what extra cash you can.

A MIDDLE GROUND

If your mortgage has no prepayment penalty, an alternative to paying it off entirely is to chip away at the principal. You can make an extra principal payment each month or send in a partial lump sum. This tactic can save a significant amount of interest and shorten the life of the loan while maintaining diversification and liquidity. But avoid being too aggressive about it—lest you compromise your other saving and spending priorities.

The decision to pay off your mortgage is irrevocable and should be consulted beforehand with a financial advisor. We can help you project this decision’s impact on your portfolio. If you decide that paying off your mortgage is the path you want to take, the source of funds is another decision that should not be taken lightly. Taxes and penalties, as well as investment returns, should be considered.

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Ex-husband taken into custody

by Alex Wilson

Simi Valley Police detectives held out hope after receiving a report at 8:31 p.m. on the night of Thursday, Nov. 10, regarding a woman who came home to the apartment she shared with her sister and found evidence of a struggle and a large amount of blood.

Emily Castillo could not find her 25-year-old sister Rachel Castillo, whose cell phone, keys and car were still at the Wood Ranch residence where the women lived with Rachel Castillo’s two sons, aged 5 and 2.

Simi Valley Police Commander Ritchie Lew told the Ventura County Reporter that Rachel Castillo was entered into a missing persons system and other law enforcement agencies were notified about her disappearance from the 300 block of Country Club Drive. At that point last week, detectives were still working with the theory she might still be alive, and a news release was issued on Nov. 11 asking for the public’s help in locating her.

“We’re definitely always hoping for the best,” said Lew. “But something was suspicious. And from the amount of blood, it looked like it was a serious injury.”

Unfortunately, according to Lew, Rachel Castillo had been killed, and her body was discovered in a remote area of the eastern Antelope Valley in Los Angeles County on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 13.

“The investigation has rapidly evolved over the past few days and the case is still under investigation. And some of the details cannot be released due to legal and investigative reasons,” the police commander said during a Nov. 14 interview.

The investigation led to the arrest of Castillo’s ex-husband, Zarbab Ali, a 25-year-old

Hawthorne resident. Police said the two children they share are safe with family members.

Ali was taken into custody at his parents’ home in Victorville around the same time that his ex-wife’s body was found by investigators, and he was later booked into the Ventura County Jail for murder.

Lew would not reveal exactly how detectives located the victim, but did say it was a result of work by investigators and not a tip from anyone who happened upon her in the desolate high-desert area.

“I think the detective bureau did an excellent job of finding her, but they definitely couldn’t do this without the support of other agencies,” said Lew, citing help from the FBI, the Victorville station of the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, the Palmdale station of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Investiga tor’s Office and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.

On Nov. 15, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office filed murder charges includ ing a special allegation of lying in wait and a knife enhancement.

Lew said he was not aware of any previous calls to the victim’s residence regarding domestic violence or other issues. With Simi Valley consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in California, Lew said it’s always a shock when his department is called to investigate a tragedy of this magnitude.

“It’s devastating. You know, this is a city where a lot of residents I’ve heard say that they can’t believe that this would happen to somebody that lives out here,” Lew said. “It’s sad for everyone involved, especially with the family. Our hearts go out to the family, that they were impacted by this. And the children, they’re going to lose both parents.”

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Body of missing Simi woman found Ventura City Manager placed on administrative leave

City council votes unanimously during closed session

by Alex Wilson

Ventura City Manager Alex McIntyre has been placed on paid administra tive leave, according to a Nov. 14 city news release.

The agenda for the Nov. 14 city council meeting was revised after it was first posted to include two closed session items where personnel issues can be discussed by the city council in private.

The two closed session items were described as discussions on “public employee discipline/dismissal/release,” and “conference with legal coun sel-potential litigation.”

During the later public portion of the meeting, City Attorney Andrew Heglund made an announcement about the council’s action behind closed doors.

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Excerpts from this novel--The Pollinator In His Own Words-read by the author, exemplify the intimate relationship between two art forms: painting and writing. The protagonist of this tale, through the mystic art of surfing, slowly develops the ability to fly. As the story evolves, he discovers that he can, during flight, by way of olfactory engendered clairvoyance, accumulate and store internally essential love; eventual ly he is able to bestow this love. The following excerpts, inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper, occur in the story when the protagonist is beginning to collect such essences of primal bliss.

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Fictional Memoir

Excerpts from this novel--The Pollinator In His Own Wordsread by the author, exemplify the intimate relationship between two art forms: painting and writing. The protagonist of this tale, through the mystic art of surfing, slowly develops the ability to fly. As the story evolves, he discovers that he can, during flight, by way of olfactory engendered clairvoyance, accumulate and store inter nally essential love; eventually he is able to bestow this love. The following excerpts, inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper, occur in the story when the protagonist is beginning to collect such essences of primal bliss.

Excerpts from this novel--The Pollinator In His Own Words--read by the author, exemplify the intimate relationship between two art forms: painting and writing. The protagonist of this tale, through the mystic art of surfing, slowly develops the ability to fly. As the story evolves, he discovers that he can, during flight, by way of olfactory engendered clairvoyance, accumulate and store internally essential love; eventually he is able to bestow this love. The following excerpts, inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper, occur in the story when the protagonist is beginning to collect such essences of primal bliss.

Excerpts from this novel--The Pollinator In His Own Words--read by the author, exemplify the intimate relationship between

“The city council voted 7-0 to place City Manager Alex McIntyre on paid administrative leave, pending council direction on a private personnel matter,” Heglund said.

Excerpts from this novel--The Pollinator In His Own Words--read by the author, exemplify the intimate relationship between two art forms: painting and writing. The protagonist of this tale, through the mystic art of surfing, slowly develops the ability to fly. As the story evolves, he discovers that he can,

Excerpts from this novel--The Pollinator In His Own Words--read by the author, exemplify the intimate relationship between two art forms: painting and writing. The protagonist of this tale, through the mystic art of surfing, slowly develops the ability to fly. As the story evolves, he discovers that he can, during flight, by way of olfactory engendered clairvoyance, accumulate and store internally essential love; eventually he is able to bestow

Excerpts from this novel--The Pollinator In His Own Words--read by the author, exemplify the intimate relationship between two art forms: painting and writing. The protagonist of this tale, through the mystic art of surfing, slowly develops the ability to fly. As the story evolves, he discovers that he can, during flight, by way of olfactory engendered clairvoyance, accumulate and store internally essential love; eventually he is able to bestow this love. The following excerpts, inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper, occur in the

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Assistant City Manager Akbar Alikhan was selected to serve as acting city man ager effective Nov. 14, city officials said.

McIntyre has held the post since November 2018.

No further details about the reason McIntyre was put on leave were announced. The Ventura County Reporter will follow up on the story as more information becomes available.

Midterm Election Roundup

Congressional incumbents victorious; big changes in local government

by Alex Wilson awilson@timespublications.com

Ventura County’s 2022 midterm election ushered in new faces to critical governing bodies including the Ventura County Board of Supervisors and several city councils. Other highlights of the Nov. 8 election include the apparent passage of six local school bond measures and the possible election of a new Ojai Mayor, who is a familiar face to fans of the television show Happy Days

Voters appeared satisfied with two incumbent members of the U.S. House of Representatives who won reelection, Julia Brownley and Salud Carbajal, as well as two incumbent State Assemblymembers, Steve Bennett and Jac qui Irwin, both of whom will return to Sacramento.

Other important issues Ventura County voters weighed in on were short ened term limits for the Oxnard City Council and whether or not the city of Port Hueneme should be renamed Hueneme Beach.

All election results in this article are based on the election division update from Nov. 10 and are subject to change as the vote count continues. Election officials have until Dec. 8 to certify the results.

Board of Supervisors

Moorpark Mayor Janice Parvin was victorious in her bid to represent the Fourth Supervisorial District cover ing Simi Valley and Moorpark. Parvin defeated Ventura County Community College District Trustee Bernardo Perez by garnering over 63% of the vote.

Parvin told the Ventura County Reporter that she watched the election results at the home of Simi Valley mayoral candidate Fred Thomas, who also won, and she was happy to watch the numbers turn out in her favor.

“Joyous would be a good description. They were going very positively,” Parvin said.

Major issues Parvin said she’s looking forward to working on as a county supervisor include economic development, homelessness and bringing more mental health services to eastern Ventura County.

She said her commitment to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department and other first responders is part of the reason voters supported her. “I believe that they believe public safety is a really key, important thing in our district right now. I think they connected to that message. I was listening to them, that’s how I created my platform.”

The race was very close for District 2, which covers areas including Thousand Oaks and portions of Camaril lo. There Thousand Oaks City Councilmember Claudia Bill-De La Peña was pitted against former state legisla tor Jeff Gorell. The seat became open when Supervisor Linda Parks was forced out of office by term limits.

Bill-De la Peña initially led on election night after the first mail-in ballot totals were announced, but after votes were counted from polling places, Gorell took the lead by about 1%.

U.S. Congress

Democratic Congressmember Julia Brownley won reelection to a 26th District altered by redistricting to include all of Simi Valley, while excluding most of Ven tura and Ojai. Brownley defeated her Republican chal lenger Matt Jacobs by a margin of about 54% to 46%.

“I am humbled and honored by the voters’ decision to elect me once again to represent our community in Congress,” Brownley said in a statement on her victory. “This was a race about values, about the economy and the economic prosperity of America’s working families.”

Jacobs had not conceded defeat by Nov. 14.

The 24th Congressional District picked up most of Ventura and the city of Ojai in the latest redistricting, and the election was won handily by incumbent Con gressmember Salud Carbajal of Santa Barbara, a Dem ocrat. Carbajal defeated Republican heart surgeon Brad Allen by more than 20%.

State Assembly

Two veteran Democratic Ventura County lawmakers appear to be headed to reelection to the California State Assembly over first-time Republican candidates.

Incumbent Steve Bennett, who served many years as a Ventura County Supervisor, defeated Cole Brocato in the Ventura-based 38th District race by a margin of about 20%.

The race for the 42nd District including Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley was tighter, with incumbent Dem ocrat Jacqui Irwin leading Republican challenger Lori Mills by about 54% to 46%.

Ventura City Council

The election will bring big changes to the Ventura City Council with three new members along with a

returning incumbent, although one of the races was still too close to call before press deadline.

Voters in District 1 covering Ventura’s Westside chose Liz Campos, who beat her nearest challenger by about 10%.

Campos served as chairperson of the Westside Com munity Council prior to her election to the city council, and was already a familiar presence at city council meetings where she was known to speak out on a vari ety of issues, including housing rights and environmen tal causes.

Campos told the Ventura County Reporter that she and some other candidates had an election-night party at Pizza Man Dan’s in Downtown Ventura, and about the reaction in the room when it became clear she was way out ahead.

“Everybody cheered,” Campos recalled. “It was a joyous feeling. It’s nice to know that, you know, people accept me for who I am. I’m not your typical candidate. You know, I’m in a wheelchair and I’m older.”

Jim Duran was elected to represent Montalvo-based District 6 by a 7% margin over the number-two candi date. He told the Ventura County Reporter that he was urged to run by people who knew about his success on homelessness issues as executive director of The City Center transitional living center.

“In the last seven and a half years we’ve been able to actually help over 300 people get into permanent housing with no government funding,” Duran said, add ing that he feels there’s been too much division in city government in recent years and he hopes to change that.

“The reality is, we’ve got to put our differences aside and actually come together and work together for the common good of our community.”

In the race for Ventura’s District 4 covering the Sati coy area, incumbent Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios won reelection with a margin of over 25%.

At press time the race for Ventura’s District 5 near Ventura Community Park was still too close to call, with Marie Lakin leading Bill McReynolds by about 1%.

Oxnard City Council

Three incumbents appear headed to reelection to the Oxnard City Council. Gabe Teran represents District 2 which includes the Riverpark area, Gabriela Basua lives in District 5 representing parts of South Oxnard, and Bert Perello was reelected to oversee District 1 in the northwestern portion of the city.

Teran was first appointed to the council to fill the seat of the late Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez when she was elected to countywide office in 2020 and left the city council. He was later elected during a spe cial election and has now won his first four-year term.

“I was just really humbled to see that, you know,

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Janice Parvin with Keith Mashburn and Tom Lucas on election night. Photo submitted

folks see the work I’m doing. They believe that I’m helping the city stay on the right path. And, you know I’m honored to contin ue to be able to do the work,” Teran told the Ventura County Reporter.

The reason voters supported Teran, he believes, is because he strives to be accessi ble and engaging.

“I went to every single active neighbor hood council meeting, whether they were on Zoom or in person, since I got on board with the council in February of 2021. And I think the residents see that I’m there, I’m taking notes and hearing what their issues are and following up with them according ly,” Teran said.

Oxnard Term Limits

Oxnard voters also approved Measure C, which will limit councilmembers and the mayor to two consecutive four-year terms. In order to run again, councilmembers would have to sit out two years first. Under previously adopted rules, Oxnard elected officials could serve three terms before needing to step down and wait two years before running again. The measure received about 57% of the vote.

Teran said he opposed Measure C because eight years in office is a short amount of time compared to other term limit laws across the state.

“It’s actually really quick in local govern ment time and you’re going to end up with almost a revolving door of council members as time goes on,” Teran said.

Ojai Mayor

Ojai city politics were shaken up by the candidacy of actor and director Anson Wil liams, known for his role as Potsie on the popular TV sitcom Happy Days, which aired 1974-84.

The latest election totals showed Williams with an advantage over current mayor Betsy Stix of about 3%.

The challenger’s lead prompted Stix to offer congratulations to Williams on her Facebook page, but she also took aim at what she called “negative campaigning and rumor mongering.”

“Mr. Williams complained about the divi siveness in Ojai, while in reality he was the one creating it,” Stix posted. “Ojai is a caring, friendly and respectful community . . . It sad dens me that Mr. Williams and his supporters felt the need to act in a way that is counter to the core values of our town.”

Williams did not respond to interview requests from the Ventura County Reporter but did post a response to Stix on his “Anson for Mayor” Facebook page. “I appreciate Mayor Betsy Stix’s kind congratulations, but the final vote is not in yet. If I’m fortunate enough to be elected, I’ll get to work right away collabo rating with our community and fellow council members to get good things done.”

All school bonds pass

Officials in five Ventura County school dis tricts cheered the election results for six bond measures, which needed to pass by 55% to win. All of them apparently cleared that threshold.

Santa Paula’s Mupu Elementary School Dis trict had two victorious bond measures and the other successful districts were Oxnard School District, Rio School District, Fillmore Unified School District and Ventura Unified School District (VUSD).

Responding to an interview request by the Ventura County Reporter, VUSD officials said in an emailed response that priorities for the $434.5 million will include building new science labs, safety enhancements and infrastructure including plumbing and air con ditioning projects.

VUSD Trustee Sabrena Rodriguez praised residents who supported Measure E.

“We would like to thank our community for stepping up to make this historic investment in our schools. We appreciate their vote of confidence in the district and will work hard to honor that investment with transparency and strict fiscal accountability. We are elated to see that our community recognizes the value of strong, attractive and modern schools in train ing our future citizens,” Rodriguez said.

City of Port Hueneme name change

Perhaps the most unusual item on the Ven tura County ballot was a proposal to change the name of the city of Port Hueneme to Hueneme Beach.

Supporters said it could boost tourism and attract more business investment, but residents of the seaside community soundly rejected Measure D with nearly 68% of voters opposed.

Beverly Kelley is a retired communications professor who volunteers with the Port Huen eme Historical Society Museum and is con sidered the city’s “unofficial historian.” Kelley said the election outcome shows many people like the town’s sleepy atmosphere.

“The argument was that it was going to bring tourism into the city. More people would visit. It would become a destination,” Kelley explained. “And I’ll tell you that most of the people I talked to said they don’t want that. They don’t want us to be a destination. They would like it to be kept the best-kept secret in Ventura County.”

U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-26). Photo submitted

And now for something completely different

Paranormal Cirque brings humor and horror to Ventura

by Marina Dunbar

Halloween may be in the rearview mirror as the county welcomes the 2022 holiday sea son. Even so, for those seeking a taste of adventure – and a less sugar plum-scented opportunity to spend time with friends and family – Paranormal Cirque awaits, coming to the Ventura County Fairgrounds on Nov. 17-20. Described as “thrilling, wicked, sexy, and even dangerous,” the show is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

In fact, it’s so one-of-a-kind that it is difficult to describe without seeing yourself. There is no other show to compare it to. Paranormal Cirque combines classic circus acts, emotive theatre and hair-raising horror and ties it all together with a unique and outrageous storyline. As the show itself proclaims, it aims to blur illusion and reality, inviting the audience to step into their most preposterous dreams.

CLOWNING AROUND

But Paranormal Cirque is not just making their audience’s dreams come true. Steve Copeland always wanted to put a smile on people’s faces. And he loves the horror genre. It was a match made in circus heaven.

“I come from South Carolina, in a town that most people have never heard of,” says Copeland. “Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted to be a circus clown. I’ve been lucky enough to be doing

that as my full-time career for the last 20 years, most recently with the company Cirque Italia, which is the producer of Paranormal Cirque II, which is an outrageous, R-rated horror circus. It’s pretty cool that for my job I get to combine two things that I love: making people laugh and horror movies.”

Copeland loves making people laugh so much that he remains in character even when he is being interviewed.

He is also one half of an in-demand comedy clown duo who have traveled around the world with the goal of spreading as much laughter as possible. “I’m part of a comedy team called Steve and Ryan that I do with my partner Ryan Combs. We’ve been working together as a duo for too long . . . about 14 years or so.”

Their distinctive style and artistic versatility caught the eye of Cirque’s operators. “We were contacted by Cirque Italia, at the time they were opening a new Paranormal Cirque unit and they were very interested in our talent as writers, as comedians, improvisers and as set decorators. They brought us on to help create the show, and also to just help keep making it bigger and better as it tours.”

So, these comedians are putting a smile on the faces of their showrunners, too.

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED

Part of the magic of Paranormal Cirque is that it recaptures that sense of childhood wonder of being a kid at the circus and revamps it for an adult audience. This, of course, means that the show is intended for mature viewership only.

“The show is rated R because there’s lots of bad language,” explains Copeland. “There’s also a lot of adult humor, so this is not a show for kids. Get a babysitter for anyone under the age of 13. If you’ve got teenagers, they’re fine to bring along as long as you come with them. But adults can come out and have a great date night or a night out with your friends.”

The show also features a unique cast of characters that you would have a hard time finding in any other circus . . . or any other show for that matter. Copeland/Combs’ clown dynamic duo is only one part of an extravagant ensemble.

“There’s traditional circus acts but with a horror twist. For instance, we have a juggler, an amazing juggler who in his free time is a serial killer . . . because, you know, everyone needs a hobby. We’ve got a possessed girl who flies around in the air hanging by her hair, we’ve got roller-skating vampires and acrobatic zombies.”

All of this chaos originates as the brainchild of Cirque Italia’s producer and owner, Manuel Rebecchi. Rebecchi opened his first circus in the United States 10 years ago. An innovator at heart, he drew inspiration from many different forms of entertainment to create a motley spectacle.

“He is always trying to be on the cutting edge of ways to bring entertainment to the Ameri can public,” says Copeland. “He thought ‘Why not a horror circus?’ There are so many horror fans in the country, which is evidenced by the audiences that show up here.”

NIGHTMARE OR NOSTALGIA?

Horror has always been a genre that fascinated the audiences of America. In many ways, there is a fine line between the things that make people laugh and the things that terrify peo ple. Great entertainment can make us feel emotions strongly, but great performance art can make us feel several different and conflicting emotions at once.

Often, it is the space in between these emotions where the most introspection happens. It is where we see ourselves reflected in the art we consume.

Many people would likely describe the current state of affairs in the U.S. as being a com edy, or a horror show, or both. During the recent midterm elections (and, truthfully, long before), it became clear that the country is more politically divided than ever before. People are laughing. People are scared. People want an escape from reality.

Sometimes what we call an “escape” from reality is actually more real than anything else. The opportunity to laugh and be amazed alongside our loved ones is the most real thing that we do. Paranormal Cirque offers such moments to adults who may have long since lost touch with their sense of childhood wonder.

“We want people to leave saying ‘My goodness, we had a fantastic time!’” says Copeland. “And that’s the feedback we get. People love this show. It’s got something for everyone. It’s got scary parts, emotional parts, thrilling parts, romantic parts, and laugh-out-loud hilarious parts. Everyone leaves with a smile on their face.”

And because the show is for mature audiences only, it is able to convey many of the more complicated feelings that adults have in their daily lives. “Recently, being able to do our comedy for adults and say things that have always been on our minds but maybe we couldn’t express in front of a family audience . . . that’s been a lot of fun and so rewarding.”

Paranormal Cirque is a celebration of all things funny, scary and bizarre. It’s a show that must be seen to be believed, and an event that must be believed to be understood. Every show is a perpetual holiday, or as Copeland puts it, “That’s the greatest thing about Paranormal Cirque — Halloween never has to end!”

Paranormal Cirque will run every evening from Nov. 17-20 at the Ventura County Fair grounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Tickets start at $20. For tickets, full schedule and more information, visit www.paranormalcirque.com or call 941-704-8572. Anyone under age 18 requires an accompanying parent or guardian.

Livia Garciacano stars in the “Hair Hang” act of Paranormal Cirque. Photo by Jhoan Francisco

The Wrecks are back . . .

by Alan Sculley

Since releasing their second full-length album, Sonder, in June, the Wrecks have been feeling some déjà vu in the best sense of the word.

“When we did our tour this sum mer, we had our biggest shows we’ve ever done. We played to, like, 1,200 people in Dallas, Texas, and that was a moment I couldn’t have ever actually really pictured,” singer/guitarist/songwriter Nick Anderson said in a mid-Septem ber phone interview. “You have these large aspirations and do it all for the success of it and try to grow and do this or that, but until you’re actually headlining in front of more than a thousand people in multiple cities across the country, you can’t prepare yourself for that . . . It exceeded every [expectation] I could have imagined.”

“It felt like the first tour we’d ever done again, with that type of excitement,” he continued. “Every thing feels exciting in the way it did the first year we were a band. It’s really nice to have that feeling again and just to feel like the sky’s the limit.”

It’s not like Anderson and his bandmates — bassist Aaron Kelley, guitarist Nick “Schmizz” Schmidt and drummer Billy Nally — have ever been on the edge of disaster with their careers, but there have been a few adventures and potential setbacks during what is still a young career, considering that the band has only been together since 2015.

RECORDING ON THE SLY

The Wrecks formed about a year after Anderson moved from his childhood home in Wellsville, NY, first to San Diego before relocat ing to Los Angeles. It’s there that Kelley had done an internship with siblings Richard and Stefanie Rein es, former owners of Drive Thru Records, who were now working in artist management.

Kelley introduced Anderson to the Reineses, who became key early industry contacts, setting up co-writing sessions for Anderson and introducing him to musicians they managed.

It was during this time that the Wrecks formed, with New Jersey natives Nally and Schmidt and gui tarist Harrison Nussbaum (who left

the group in 2016) completing the original lineup. The Wrecks hadn’t even been a band for a week when a friend who did housekeeping at a home that had a studio invited the band to use the studio at night for three days while the homeowner, who wasn’t asked for permission, was out of town.

Things got quite hairy on the third night when the homeowner unexpectedly returned home early, and the band and producer Andrew D’Angelo had to rush to pack their equipment and literally drove away just as the homeowner’s car became visible in the rearview mirror.

The next day, D’Angelo real ized he’d failed to download the three finished tracks to his com puter, so that night, he snuck back into the home studio — with the owner asleep in the house — and downloaded the songs, managing to escape undetected.

Looking back, Anderson said that aside from the narrow escape, the band wasn’t nervous about being caught using the studio. “I think we just had this naivete that allowed us to feel comfortable enough and make it happen. I think we shut off the paranoid parts of our brains just because we had a mission to get something done and there wasn’t a lot of time to be worried about it.”

SURPASSING THE SOPHOMORE SLUMP

The three songs became the band’s debut EP, We Are The Wrecks. Released initially to the Internet in 2016, the EP included a single, “Favorite Liar,” that Richard Reines, through his industry con tacts, got added to Alt Nation and Spotify playlists before eventually gaining radio play and, at last count, 42 million streams on Spotify.

Having signed to Another Centu ry Records, the band next went into a Los Angeles studio with a produc er to make a second EP, Panic Ver tigo. The session went well enough, but the results left a lot to be desired.

Feeling, in Anderson’s words, the songs were “a little too poppy, but not poppy in an interesting way, too indie, but not like in a cool indie way,” the band rejected the EP and went on to re-record Panic Vertigo themselves, releasing it in 2018.

This set the stage for a new record deal, with Big Noise Records, and the recording of the

Wrecks’ full-length debut album, Infinitely Ordinary. Despite being released into the teeth of the pan demic shutdown in May 2020, the album produced a pair of alt-rock singles, “Freaking Out” and “Fvck Somebody,” and further elevated awareness of the group.

OUT OF SORROW,SONDER

With touring plans canceled, Anderson started work on Sonder He had split with a girlfriend, and that gave him the creative fuel to write and record an album that thoughtfully and cleverly reflects on his breakup and the still-raw emotions that came with it.

The title song Sonder became a catalyst for this highly per sonal project for Anderson. The word itself means the realization that everybody around you, even strangers, are living a life just as complex as yours. Anderson felt he embraced this idea in everyday life, but that wasn’t the case with his ex.

“It was like, do you see just what’s in your immediate surround ings or can you conceptualize the fact that there are people outside of your immediate family and friends or your immediate circle that mat ter, that are valuable, that deserve respect, that deserve your attention, consideration and understanding and your empathy and compas sion?” Anderson explained. “Is that

a concept that’s hard to grasp or understand, or do you even care? It was really the do-you-even-care part that I ended up realizing was the straw that broke the camel’s back. I was like, you don’t care. So that word for me, it was almost like, if this isn’t something you understand or that you can relate to, maybe we just look at the world differently.”

Throughout the 11 songs on Sonder, Anderson addresses var ious facets of the breakup, slip ping in stinging references to other issues (like political beliefs and daddy issues) without wallowing in self-pity.

BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

Musically, Anderson created the Wrecks’ best and most diverse col lection of songs yet. Of course, there are songs like “Sonder,” “I Love This Part” and “Dystopia” that retain the rocking but melod ic guitar-based pop of the earli er releases. But “Lone Survivor” brings a grooving R&B feel to its pop sound, while “Where Are You Now?” is an airy ballad with a punchy chorus and guest vocals from girlhouse. “Don’t Be Scared” displays punk adrenaline, while “Ugly Side” is an energetic, largely acoustic folk-pop tune.

“It wasn’t like, I wasn’t really

trying to do that,” Anderson said of Sonder’s diversity. “I never want to make the same song twice, that’s for certain. But yeah, it wasn’t until later that I [looked at the album] and wow, these are all over the place. But I knew that I was still producing them, so there was something, some kind of intangible thing that ties them all together. Even if I’m doing a different vocal approach or the production is in a totally different genre, there would be something that tied it together and I just had to trust that.”

It’s a safe bet that the Wrecks will feature songs from Sonder on their fall tour, aptly named the “Back and Better Than Ever Tour,” which brings the band to the Majes tic Ventura Theater on Saturday, Nov. 19. But Anderson said nothing is set in stone when it comes to the band’s nightly setlist.

“We did want to expand the set a little bit and try some stuff we hav en’t played yet,” he said. “We kind of keep things pretty spontaneous, so we’re not sure yet what we’re going to do.”

The Wrecks perform Saturday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. at the Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 S. Chestnut St., Ventura. Doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets and more informa tion, call 805-653-0721 or visit www.venturatheater.net.

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The Wrecks bring their “Back and Better Than Ever Tour” to Ventura Theater on Nov. 19. Photo by Shervin Lainez

HAPPENINGS

Happenings includes community events, meetings, classes, community resources and needs. To submit an item for inclusion email to: happenings@vcreporter.com

THURSDAY

CHANNEL ISLANDS GULLS FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON | 11 a.m. Join in the fun at our November luncheon and help raise funds for Ventura County charities. All of our charities will be present to receive their 2022 donations. Social hour begins at 11 a.m., followed by meet ing and lunch at 12 p.m. $40 per person; advance reservations and payment required: cigullsres ervations@gmail.com or 805/263-7759. Los Posas Country Club, 955 Fairway Drive, Camarillo; www.channelislandsgulls.org

THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS: ORIGINS, DISCOVERY AND MEANING, PART 1 | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. This two-part lecture will consider where these writings originated and why, as writings of a small Dead Sea community, they have made such a major impact on scholarship. Taught by Jason Hensley. Part of the Fifty and Better lecture series, designed to offer university-level courses and lec tures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activ ities for people age 50 and older. Individual and two-Part lectures are $10 each; bundle all fall lectures for $60. www.callutheran.edu/centers/ lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html

JACKBOX PARTY GAMES FOR TEENS | 4-5:30 p.m. Bring your own device and play Jackbox Party Games with other teens in the Young Adult Center. YA Library at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org

NETWORK AND LEARN: TECH BUSINESSES | 6-7:30 p.m. Calling all tech business owners and tech entrepreneurs! Learn about resources avail able from the Russell Fischer Business Collection (RFBC) and Inclusive Innovation Hub (iHub2). The iHub2 program will accelerate technology and science-based firms in key industry areas with a strong outreach focus on diverse found

ers. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with other tech business owners. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org 10X10 | 6:30 p.m. The Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation will present its eighth annual 10x10 Event at the Lundring Event Center (in the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center) at California Lutheran University. The 10 x10 is a communi ty-wide event that consists of 10 experts speaking on 10 different topics for 10 minutes each.

Discussions will focus on the role of technology in different disciplines – law, mental health, mobil ity, retail, robotics, sports, fire, water and biotech. Free; $10 donation requested. 67 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, clvff.org

PARANORMAL CIRQUE II | 7:30 p.m., through Nov. 20. Paranormal Cirque is Cirque Italia’s trav eling show for mature audiences. Paranormal is a very unique show,  and will expose you to a unique creation of combined theater, circus and cabaret with a new European style flare. Adults only; ages 13-17 with parent or adult guardian. $20-60. Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.paranormalcirque.com

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES: NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON | 8 p.m. The Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California presents six powerful evenings guaranteed to inspire, enlighten, entertain and inform! On Nov. 17, the featured speaker will be world-renowned astro physicist and host of Cosmos and StarTalk Neil deGrasse Tyson. Tickets sold as part of a series; $228-618. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-449-2787, bapacthousandoaks.com

FRIDAY

PHOTOS WITH SANTA | Through Dec. 24. The hol iday season isn’t complete without a family picture with old St. Nick! Be sure to visit Santa’s Workshop at 620 Collection Boulevard to create special mem ories with keepsake photos that will bring holiday joy for years to come. Reservations are required and can be made online at thecollectionrp.com/events/. The Collection at RiverPark, 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, 805-278-9500, thecollectionrp.com.

STARGAZING AT TAFT GARDENS | 5-9 p.m. Taft Gardens invites you to explore the night sky with visiting artist and astronomy enthusiast Russell Crotty, along with assistance from his wife Laura Gruenther. Russell will begin with a little back ground on astronomy and the basics of night sky observing, then describe the celestial objects as we view them. We encourage you to bring warm clothes, a flashlight, binoculars, if you have them. This event is open to 12 years and older. Chairs will be provided. $35. Tickets and more information by calling 805-649-2333 or visiting www.taftgardens.org/events

RISE UP SINGING | 7 p.m. The third Friday of every month, the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula hosts an evening of communal sing ing with rounds, freedom songs, songs of summer solstice and more. Singers and instrumentalists of all ages welcome. $5 suggested free will offering. UUCSP, 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805-5254620, uucsp.org

VENTURA COUNTY FUSION V. HAMBURGER SV | 7 p.m. Fresh off its second USL League 2 Championship, the Ventura County Fusion will take on historic German side Hamburger SV. This match will be the first time the Fusion has gone up against a team from Germany. Hamburger SV is one of the oldest clubs in Germany and has won league titles in both the amateur and pro eras, including three Bundesliga championships. This season, playing in Bundesliga 2, Hamburg cur rently sits in second place with a record of 10-1-4. The stadium opens at 6 p.m. $15-20. Ventura College Sportsplex, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, www.vcfusion.com

A HOLIDAY GUIDE FOR FIRST-TIME TELESCOPE BUYERS | 7:30-9 p.m. Victor Jimenez, the Telescope and Astro-imaging Specialist at Woodland Hills Camera and Telescope, will guide us on astronomy from beginner to advanced, inexpensive to the-skies-the-limit options. Moorpark College Forum, 7075 Campus Dr., Moorpark. Admission and parking free. Please no pets. VCAS.org.

PARANORMAL CIRQUE II | 7:30 p.m., through Nov. 20. Paranormal Cirque is Cirque Italia’s trav eling show for mature audiences. Paranormal is a very unique show,  and will expose you to a unique creation of combined theater, circus and cabaret with a new European style flare. Adults only; ages 13-17 with parent or adult guardian. $20-60. Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.paranormalcirque.com

SPEAKING MOVEMENT DANCE CONCERT | 7:30 p.m. Speaking Movement celebrates the continued navigation of our human experience through the medium of movement. Proudly pre sented to you by the Moorpark College Dance Department under the direction of Beth Megill, this evening of dance showcases the creative voices of our MC dance students and faculty in a visceral performance that is guaranteed to move you. $12-15. Main stage of the Performing Arts Center on the Moorpark College campus, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, 805-378-1485 or moorparkcollege.edu/pac

SATURDAY

GINGERBREAD SCAVENGER HUNT | Through Dec. 24. Explore every exciting nook and cranny of The Collection with a festive adventure. The fun begins at Guest Services on Park View Court, where guests can pick up their Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt. From there, guests are invited to find all the hidden gingerbread before return ing their completed scavenger hunt to Guest Services to be entered to win a holiday surprise! The Collection at RiverPark, 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, 805-278-9500, thecollectionrp.com.

LETTERS TO SANTA | Through Dec. 18. The Collection’s elves are back to help make sure every holiday wish list makes it to the North Pole. Families can bring their own cus tom cards or write their special message on a complimentary postcard available at Guest Services. Letters to Santa should be dropped off in the special North Pole mailbox located on Collection Boulevard. The Collection will help carefully deliver letters written to Santa to ensure they are mailed and received at the North Pole, where Santa and Mrs. Claus will reply to every letter that has a return address and is placed in the mailbox by Dec.18. The Collection at RiverPark, 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, 805-278-9500, thecollectionrp.com.

BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH GUIDED HIKE AT HARMON CANYON PRESERVE | 9-11 a.m. Join Ventura Land Trust staff on a guided hike of Harmon Canyon Preserve conducted in both Spanish and English. This easy to moder ate 90-minute hike will cover a two-mile loop in lower Harmon Canyon with stops to learn about natural and cultural elements of the preserve. Water, sun protection, and closedtoe footwear are recommended. This hike is free and open to the public. RSVP to Leslie Velez, leslie@venturalandtrust.org. Harmon Canyon Preserve, 7511 Foothill Road, Ventura, www.venturalandtrust.org

NATURAL HISTORY WALK AT TAFT NATURE PRESERVE | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Join Lanny Kaufer for a Natural History Walk at Taft Nature Preserve. We will explore trails through the wild parts of the property, identify and discuss native plants, and observe birds and animal tracks in the con text of local ecology. $35. Registration and more information at www.taftgardens.org/events

SPOTLIGHT ON STYLE | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Casa Pacifica Angels and hosts Susan and Ken Bauer present the 21st annual Casa Pacifica Angels Spotlight on Style Fashion Show, a chic midday affair with a runway fashion show showcasing selections from top designers, lunch and unique boutique shopping experiences to appeal to a wide range of tastes. Proceeds support Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families’ pro grams and services. A specially curated online auction will feature an array of entertainment packages and personal pampering offerings. Tickets start at $175. Four Seasons Westlake Village, 2 Dole Drive, Westlake Village. For tickets and more information, visit www.casapacifica. org/news/events/spotlight_on_style.

PEPPERMINT KIDS CLUB | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Everyone’s favorite  holiday characters are stopping by The Collection once again for a morning of fun, sponsored by Sunny Smiles Dentistry for Children and Young Adults. Stop by Park View Court for arts and crafts, dance parties and fun surpises. The Collection at RiverPark, 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, 805278-9500, thecollectionrp.com.

VISUAL PERCEPTION OF ART WITH JERRY CLIFFORD | 1-2 p.m. Jerry Clifford is a scien tist and educator who has taught physics and astronomy at CSU Channel Islands from 2004 to today, where he still teaches adult learn ers in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. He will discuss visual perception, showing how the eye and brain form visual images. Through classical and modern artwork, we will get a new look at some familiar masterpieces and at works by Carlos Grasso from the gallery’s current Colorspace exhibit. $10. Studio Channel Islands Blackboard Art Gallery, 2222 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. Register at studiochannelislands.org

WINTER WONDERLAND PAINTING WORKSHOP | 1-3 p.m. Sisters Amy Lynn and Jessi May Stevenson will guide participants through an afternoon of creative expression. Learn a variety of abstract painting techniques as you paint along with them step by step, adding vibrant layers of

acrylic paint on canvas to create a winter scene. No experience necessary; all materials included. $60. Back Stage at Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805-765-0171, amylynnstevenson@me.com

NANOWRIMO LETTER WRITING FOR KIDS | 2-3 p.m. November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Practice your writing skills by learning the five basic parts of a letter. Write letters to friends, family and maybe even Santa!. For ages 5-10. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org

SPEAKING MOVEMENT DANCE CONCERT | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Speaking Movement cel ebrates the continued navigation of our human experience through the medium of move ment. Presented by the Moorpark College Dance Department under the direction of Beth Megill, this evening of dance showcases the creative voices of MC dance students and faculty in a vis ceral performance. $12-15. Main stage of the Performing Arts Center on the Moorpark College campus, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, 805-3781485 or moorparkcollege.edu/pac

SOUND HEALING EXPERIENCE AT TAFT GARDENS | 3-4 p.m. In this 60-minute sound bath, you will be guided in a grounding medita tion and breathwork before being immersed in a continual sound healing vortex. Instruments include clear quartz singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, gongs, chimes and shakers, rain sticks, harmonium, voice, and more. Register today and prepare for the ultimate in self-care, resto ration, and relaxation set amidst the beauty and grandeur of Taft Gardens. $45. Tickets and more information by calling 805-649-2333 or visiting www.taftgardens.org/events

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER OXNARD AND PORT HUENEME KIDS AUCTION AND GALA | 5-10 p.m. The organization’s big gest fundraising event of the year features spectacular live and silent auctions, an elegant dinner and more. Tickets start at $150. Ventura Beach Marriott, 2055 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.bgcop.org/events

CALIFORNIA

NATIVE LANGUAGE

REVITALIZATION WITH AUTHOR LEANNE HINTON | 5 p.m. Join us in our courtyard for a talk on California’s first languages with Leanne Hinton, author of Flutes of Fire: An Introduction to California Native Languages. Hinton will be joined by local Chumash tribal leader Matthew Vestuto and the ever-growing mitsqanaqan (Ventureño Chumash) speaking community. Bart’s Books, 302 W. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-646-3755, bartsbooksojai.com

PARANORMAL CIRQUE II | 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., through Nov. 20. Paranormal Cirque is Cirque Italia’s traveling show for mature audi ences. Paranormal is a very unique show,  and will expose you to a unique creation of com bined theater, circus and cabaret with a new European style flare. Adults only; ages 13-17 with parent or adult guardian. $20-60. Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.paranormalcirque.com

The Distinguished Speaker Series continues at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m.

Hindustani soprano Saili Oak (pictured) is a featured vocalist for New West Symphony’s Ode to Joy on Saturday, Nov. 19, in Thousand Oaks and Sunday, Nov. 20, in Camarillo.

Photo by Vikram Bhide

NEW WEST SYMPHONY: ODE TO JOY | 7:30 p.m. The California Lutheran University Choir and Pepperdine University Concert Choir join Hindustani soprano Saili Oak and other lead ing vocal soloists under the direction of Michael Christie for this New West Symphony program which includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and Reena Esmail’s Meri Sakhi Ki Avaaz (My Sister’s Voice). Tickets $30-120. Fred Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Tickets and more information by calling 805-497-5800 or vis iting newwestsymphony.org

SUNDAY

CERAMIC BUST PLANTERS | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thomas Weber teaches this two-day workshop focused on hand building techniques to cre ate a human bust that will function as a planter. The finished piece will be glazed during the sec ond class then fired and ready for pickup in two weeks. $90. Vita Art Center, 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaartcenter.com

GONG YOGA NIDRA | 12-2 p.m. A guided pro cess known as Yoga Nidra or “yogic sleep.” Yoga Nidra induces deep relaxation, heightens aware ness, integrates changes, and accelerates healing. It is a powerful tool for therapeutic change. The Symphonic Gong is an amazing instrument that facilitates balance and ease in our physical and subtle bodies, releases stress, and is an opportu nity for our entire nervous system to adjust and heal itself. Gong Yoga Nidra is an experience of deep relaxation and healing. Led by Carrie Gorrell and Lida Martin. Please bring water, a yoga mat, blankets, and anything you may need to feel comfortable. No pets, no picnics, no alcohol. $37. Meditation Mount, 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai, 805646-5508, meditationmount.org

DIVERSITY COLLECTIVE TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE | 2-3 p.m. Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Diversity Collective will be on site to answer questions and discuss issues involving the transgender community. Everyone interested in this vibrant community is invited to join the conversation. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org

TECHNOLOGY HELP | 2-4 p.m Technology can be confusing, let us help! Stop by the second floor Tech Lab on Sundays for assistance with your tech questions. Tech Lab of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org

NEW WEST SYMPHONY: ODE TO JOY | 3 p.m. The California Lutheran University Choir and Pepperdine University Concert Choir join Hindustani soprano Saili Oak and other leading vocal soloists under the direction of Michael Christie for this New West Symphony program which includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and Reena Esmail’s Meri Sakhi Ki Avaaz (My Sister’s Voice) . Tickets $30-120. Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, 4235 Mar Vista Dr., Camarillo. Tickets and more information by calling 805-497-5800 or visiting newwestsymphony.org.

PARANORMAL CIRQUE II | 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Paranormal Cirque is Cirque Italia’s traveling show for mature audiences. Paranormal is a very unique show,  and will expose you to a unique creation of combined theater, circus and caba ret with a new European style flare. Adults only; ages 13-17 with parent or adult guardian. $2060. Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.paranormalcirque.com

MONDAY

ARGENTINA 1985 | 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Inspired by the true story of Julio Strassera, Luis Moreno Ocampo and their young legal team of unlikely heroes in their David-vs-Goliath battle in which, under constant threat, they dared to prosecute Argentina’s bloodiest military dictatorship against all odds and in a race against time to bring justice to the victims of the Military Junta. Argentina’s official submission to the 2023 Academy Awards. Runtime: 2 hours, 20 min. Rated R. In Spanish with English subtitles. $8 seniors, $11.25 general admission. Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 West Fifth St., Oxnard, www.oxnardfilmsociety.org

EVENING MOVIE: TOP GUN: MAVERICK | 5-7 p.m. A follow-up to the 1986 hit about U.S. Navy fighter pilots. Starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org

TUESDAY

NANOWRIMO WRITERS SALON | 5-8 p.m. Are you ready for National Novel Writing Month? Grab your pen and paper and start writing with the Ventura County Writers Salon. Every Tuesday in November, the Writers Salon will host writing sessions that include writing sprints and prompt cards. Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org

SANTA PAWS PET PHOTO NIGHT | 5-8 p.m. Four-legged fur friends are part of the fam ily, and part of the fun! Every Tuesday, furry friends are invited to meet Santa for a photo at Santa Paws Pet Nights, sponsored by Dioji K-9 Resort and Athletic Club. Reservations required: thecollectionrp.com/directory/san ta-paws-pet-photo-nights/ . The Collection at RiverPark, 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, 805278-9500, thecollectionrp.com.

POPPIES BOOK CLUB MEETING | 6 p.m. Gather at a private residence in Ojai to discuss The Open Book: A Family Memoir of Adventure, Trauma and Resilience by Roselle Madrone, Robin Detmer and  Kris Dutter. Email tireswingstudio.gmail for more information and to be added to the book club mailing list. Call 805-798-0033 for address.

WEDNESDAY

~ No events ~

THURSDAY

~ Happy Thanksgiving! ~

COMMUNITY NEEDS, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

CAREER PATHWAYS AT BLANCHARD COMMUNITY LIBRARY Patrons of Blanchard Community Library can now access CAreer Pathways, a collection of digital platforms for online learning tools designed to meet the needs of those entering the workforce or who want to get a better job. Funded by the state and admin istered by the California State Library, CAreer Pathways offers Coursera, Linkedln Learning, GetSetUp, and Skillshare — resources that offer specialized courseware that help people improve job skills and prepare for high-wage jobs. Access to CAreer Pathways is free and avail able through the Blanchard Community Library’s website at www.blanchardlibrary.org/resources/ online-learning and via the “CAreer Pathways” link on the library’s main page. For additional information, please contact the Adult Services Librarian, Justin Formanek, at 805-525-3615 or email justin.formanek@blanchardlibrary.org.

CHANNEL ISLANDS CHORAL ASSOCIATION | Community singers are needed! Audition now for the California State University, Channel Islands University Chorus, composed of CSUCI students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as commu nity singers. Auditions are by appointment with Dr. KuanFen Liu. The chorus meets Monday evenings, 6:30-9:15 p.m., in Malibu Hall 100. Concerts on Dec. 2 and 4.  To request an audition, email downbeatplus@gmail.com. More informa tion at cicachoir.org

HOLIDAY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SUBMISSIONS | Through Nov. 23. Share your favorite holiday recipes with others from Nov. 1 through Nov. 23. Drop off your recipes at the sec ond floor Reference Desk or email them to Adult Services Librarian Allison Williams (awilliams@ camarillolibrary.org). Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org

INFORMATION ON THE HIGH SCHOOL AT MOORPARK COLLEGE | Through March 28. The High School at Moorpark College allows students to earn both their high school diploma and col lege credits at the same time. HSMC is located on the Moorpark College campus where high school ers, beginning their freshman year, take both high school and college-level classes. The school is open to any student in Ventura or Los Angeles counties. HSMC will host in-person information nights on Jan, 24 and Feb. 28. Virtual sessions are offered Nov. 29 and March 28. For more informa tion, call Dr. Shirleen Oplustic at 805-378-6312 or contact her via email at soplustic@mrpk. org. Additional information can also be found at www.hsmc.mrpk.org.

LANDLORD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM | Are you a Ventura County property owner/housing pro vider seeking stable tenancies, rental income, and a way to help our neighbors who need a home? Do you have a housing unit to lease in the near or immediate future? We are seeking studios to 3+ bedrooms. United Way will pro vide financial and supportive services to ensure a smooth and mutually beneficial housing pro cess. Join the effort and receive a leasing bonus of up to two times the rent charged for the unit! This incentive is available for landlords and is separate from any costs incurred by program par ticipants. For more information or to learn more about the Landlord Engagement Program, con tact Carie Bristow at carie.bristow@vcunitedway. org or 805.485.6288 x235.

MENTORS NEEDED FOR WOMEN UNITED EDUCATION AWARD RECIPIENTS | Women United is seeking potential mentors in profes sional positions who would like to guide a single mother college student and help her reach her career goals. Anyone who has professional expe rience in a business environment and is willing to meet with a mentee for 2-3 sessions during the semester (in person or via Zoom) is encour aged to apply. To learn more, contact Leslie Osuna at leslie.osuna@vcunitedway.org or 805.485.6288, ext. 224.

PARADE OF LIGHTS (CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR) VESSEL REGISTRATION | The 56th Annual Parade of Lights at Channel Islands Harbor will take place on Dec. 10. Registration is now open for boaters interested in participat ing. The 2022 theme is “Let It Glow.” Entrants are asked to decorate their vessels as bright asthey can with a holiday twist. Entry form and infor

mation at www.channelislandsharbor.org/ event/56th-annual-parade-of-lights/ PARADE OF LIGHTS (VENTURA HARBOR) VESSEL REGISTRATION | The Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights is back Dec. 16-17. The 2022 theme is “Out of This World!” We anticipate fun boat decor to include twinkling stars, color ful planets, perhaps even astronauts and aliens. If you are interested in entering your boat and participating in the parade, email marketing@ venturaharbor.com

SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE | Through Dec. 16. The Fire Departments of Ventura County team up every year with ABC7 and local spon sors for the Spark of Love toy drive, the largest community toy drive in the nation. For 30 years, your local firefighters have been collect ing donations for distribution to Ventura County children and teens in need of a happier holiday experience. This special community campaign collects new, unwrapped toys and sports equip ment for underserved children and teens in Ventura County. Our newest partner this year, Food Share, will be providing boxes of food to families served through this year’s toy drive. Non-perishable food and toys can be dropped off at any participating location. Donations collected stay within our community. Find a dropoff location at vcfd.org/sparkoflovedropoff/ Donate online at www.venturafirefoundation. org/sparkoflove. Purchase a gift through the Spark of Love registry at www.amazon.com/ registries/holiday/16IXO8KYJRTMH/guest-view

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FREE TAX

PREPARATION | Help low-income families and individuals improve their financial stability by joining our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) team of tax preparers and interviewers for the 2022 Tax Year. Volunteers prepare federal and state tax returns at no cost at multiple sites across Ventura County and are asked to commit four hours per week during the VITA tax season, Feb. 1-April 30, 2023. No experience is necessary; training is provided. A two-session training course (in-person and virtual) will be offered on Nov. 12 and 19, 2022 at Moorpark College. To learn more or to register, visit volunteerventuracounty.org/ need/detail/?need_id=372430

ONGOING/UPCOMING EVENTS

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS | First Wednesday of the month. Want to cure the Holiday Blues? Consider joining Circle of Friends, a social group for retired women. The Club is seeking new members. The group meets once a month for business/lun cheon on the first Wednesday of the month at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura. Various events promote friendship and fun by the members hosting several special interest activi ties: cooking, walks, crafts, Scrabble, excursions, discussion group, movie night and card and board games. For more information, call Loretta at 805216-1694 or Carol at 805-340-6336. Price for luncheon is $25 and annual fee is $50.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT

ALLIANCE MEETING | Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. This Ventura-based peer support group for those experiencing depression and bipolar disorder will resume its free weekly meetings at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura. Enter by way of the main door. Please bring your own N95 mask. For more information, contact Wendell Jones at 805-640-6472, wenj16630@sbcglobal.net or DBSAlliance.org. 5654 Ralston St., Ventura.

FAMILY STORYTIME | Mondays, 4 p.m. Every Monday the South Oxnard Library hosts an allages storytime with Miss Joanne in the Children’s Area. South Oxnard Branch Library, 4300 Saviers Road, Oxnard, 805-385-8129, www.oxnard.org/ library/south-oxnard-branch-library/

HOPE AND HELP FOR OVEREATERS |

Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Is your eating out of con trol? Are you feeling fat? Overeaters Anonymous can help. 133 S. Laurel St., Ventura (building next to the church). For more information call Amy at 805-340-5882. Donations only.

JEST IMPROV | Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Need to laugh or be silly? JEST Improv holds weekly, improv drop-in classes for beginners and all expe rience levels, Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. at Diversity Collective, 2471 Portola Road, Ventura. Classes are $15 each, or $10 each with JEST membership. More information at www.jestimprov.com.

SOUND MEDITATION | Fridays and Sundays. Morning and sunset sound meditation sessions will take place weekly in person at the Viewpoint at Meditation Mount. Sunday morning sessions 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Suburbanoid. Friday evening sessions 6:15-8:15 p.m. with Trinity of Sound. $25; registration is required. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events

SUNSET YOGA AND SOUND MEDITATION | Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Connect with your mind, heart and body in a picturesque out door garden setting overlooking the beautiful Ojai Valley. Please bring your own yoga mat and props, and a blanket (optional) for closing med itation, which will be accompanied by crystal singing bowls. $20; registration is required. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP | First and third Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. If you have expe rienced the loss of a loved one due to suicide, do not hesitate to join this Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice group. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Programs are committed to maintaining an open, accept ing, confidential atmosphere. All are free of charge and conducted over Zoom. More infor mation at www.lmvna.org

SWAP MEET | Wednesdays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Every week, the Ventura County Fairgrounds hosts dozens of vendors selling a wide array of antiques and collectibles. Vendor space available; contact Sue Adams at 818-590-5435. $2 admission.10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.snaauctions.com

The Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village hosts the 21st Annual Spotlight on Style, the glamorous fashion-focused fundraiser for Casa Pacifica Angels, on Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Head to Santa Paula Theater Center on Saturday, Nov. 19, for a Winter Wonderland Painting Workshop taught by Amy Lynn and Jessi May Stevenson. The class takes place 1-3 p.m.; registration required.

Some classes, exhibits and events are available exclusively online. All events are subject to change and cancellation; always verify with venue and/or organizer.

OPENING ART

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Nov. 19-20: Carving and Burnishing Clay, a two-day workshop taught by Jeff Margolin. Participants will explore historical and cultural aspects of carv ing and work on their own designs. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $250 for members, $275 for nonmembers; includes communal vegetar ian lunch. Through Jan. 1, 2023: Works by the American Ceramic Society will be on display. ACS includes educators, hobbyists and ceramic tech nicians across the U.S., and past presidents of the Southern California Chapter were influen tial forces in the field of ceramic art in the 20th century. Also through Jan. 1: Selections from the Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild. 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805-6463381, www.beatricewood.com

CAMARILLO ART CENTER Nov. 19-20: Holiday Fundraiser, with handmade arts and crafts sold by local artists. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Jan. 2: Let the Holidays Begin. 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo, www.camarilloartcenter.org

NAPA HALL GALLERY AT CSUCI Through Dec. 9. Kathleen Quaife: A Portrait of the Artist, anima tion, film clips, drawings and landscape paintings by the pioneering animator who did ground breaking work for Disney, Hanna-Barbera and Warner Bros. Reception on Thursday, Nov. 17, 5-7 p.m. California State University, Channel Islands, 1 University Dr., Camarillo, www.csuci.edu

AUDITIONS/CALLS TO ARTISTS

DAB ART Ongoing. The contemporary art orga nization is currently seeking submissions of work in any media for group and solo exhibitions at H Gallery and Studios in Ventura. Submit three to 20 images; $35 entry fee. For submission guidelines, online application and more information, visit www.dabart.me/ventura-2

LATINX ARTS PROJECT MURAL DESIGNS

Through Dec. 31. The Latinx Arts Project/ Artes de Proyecto Latinx - Carpinteria is opening up its formal call for regional artists to submit designs for a mural incorporating the theme “Past, Present, Future” of the Latinx community in Carpinteria. The design can incorporate one, two, or all three aspects of this theme, as envi sioned and interpreted by the submitting artist. This call is open to residents of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. A $2,500 cash honorarium will be provided to the winning entry, and the final design will be depicted on a public wall in

Carpinteria. More information and submission guidelines at www.latinxartsproject.org

Artists can find more information on the www.latinxartsproject.org website.

ONGOING THEATER

THE COVER OF LIFE Through Nov. 21. A jour nalist doing a story on three brides in 1943 rural Louisiana learns something about her own self worth in a man’s world in this charm ing and funny production. $10-20. The Elite Theatre Company, 2731 Victoria Ave., Oxnard, www.theelite.org

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Through Nov. 20. When a group of sib lings find another world in an unlikely place, they go on an adventure to help a magical lion defeat an evil witch. Based on the C.S. Lewis classic and presented by Young Artists Ensemble. $12-19. Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-381-1246, www.yaeonline.com

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Through Dec. 18. Agatha Christie’s best-selling who dunit centers on a cast of eccentric characters traveling by train who become suspects over night when a passenger is found dead. A murder mystery filled with glamour, intrigue,

suspense and even a healthy dose of humor. $22-24. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4645, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Through Nov. 20. Historical fiction meets romantic comedy meets farce in this delightfully hilarious production based on the Academy Award-winning film of the same name. A young William Shakespeare lives, loves and struggles to pay the bills, all while trying to write Romeo and Juliet. $10; free with CLU ID. Black Box Theatre at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3452, www.callutheran.edu/ college-arts-sciences/theatre-arts/ VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT Thursday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. live and via Zoom : Poetry reading and open mic at the EP Foster Library (also streamed live), 651 E. Main St., Ventura. More information at vcpoetryproject.org

ONGOING ART

643 PROJECT SPACE Through Nov. 26. Printing With Passion, featuring works by the Inkspots, a local printing group. Printmaking demos every Saturday during

the show’s run. 643 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, www.643projectspace.com .

AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Opened June 16: Save the Pollinators: A Youth-Led Environmental Restoration Project. Ongoing: Farm to Market, an interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role play; plus antique tractors, farming implements, a living beehive and more. Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamu seum.org/visit-agriculture-museum/ ATRIUM GALLERY Through Nov. 14.Impact Project Art Exhibit, featuring works by immi grant, LGBTQ and Black communities in Ventura County, as well as art by K-8 students who par ticipated in Focus on the Masters’ educational outreach program, Learning To See. Hall of Administration, Ventura County Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, vcartscouncil. org/atrium-gallery/ BUENAVENTURA GALLERY Through Dec. 24. Holiday season show, with works by BAA mem bers. Reception on Friday, Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m. Studio 99, Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., #99, Ventura, www.buenaventuraartassociation.org

CANVAS AND PAPER Through Dec. 4. Works by Laurence Stephen Lowry. 311 N. Montgomery St., Ojai, canvasandpaper.org.

CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM

Through Dec. 19: Resilience: Art of the Channel Islands, work by five local artists inspired by the flora and fauna of the Channel Islands. Ongoing: Maritime art covering Asian, European and American seafaring history; the Marple Model Ship Collection; exhibits on whales, sailors and the Port of Hueneme and more. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org

DUDLEY HOUSE HISTORIC MUSEUM Ongoing. The National Historic Landmark was built in 1892 by Selwyn Shaw for lima bean farmer B.W. Dudley, and is one of the last pioneer farmhouses in Ventura. On display are artifacts and other elements showcasing aspects of life from 1895 to 1925. Open for tours the first Sunday of the month. COVID protocols will be strictly followed. 197 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, 805-642-3345, dudleyhouse.org

H GALLERY Through Dec. 31. La Gran Vida (The Big Life), large scale compositions and alternative views from the female perspective. H Gallery, 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-2931616, www.dabart.me/la-gran-vida

HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS

Through Jan. 10: BAA members holiday show. Ongoing: Buenaventura Art Association members showcase and sell their work. Masks and social distancing required. 1559 Spinnaker Drive #106, Ventura Harbor Village, 805-644-2750, www. facebook.com/HarborVillageGalleryGifts

JOHN SPOOR BROOME LIBRARY Recently opened. Honoring Our Past—Building the Future,

featuring a historical timeline of California State University, Channel Islands, since its inception in 2002 through photos, documents and artifacts. CSUCI, 1 University Dr., Camarillo, www.csuci.edu

MCNISH GALLERY Through Nov. 19. Fiesta Apocalypse, work by Filipino artist Eliseo Art Silva that examines the boundaries between barba rism and civilization. Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, 805-678-5046, www.oxnardcollege. edu/departments/academic/art/mcnish-gallery

MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Ongoing. The famed auto museum pays tribute to French automotive design, with coaches from the 1800s, Bugattis from the 1920s-30s, Concours d’Elegance winners and more. Hours: FridaySunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; advance tickets required. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-3855400, mullinautomotivemuseum.com

MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM Ongoing. Impressive display of vintage automobiles and Americana, as well as the Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club and the car-centric art in the Fireball Art Gallery. Muscles and Mojo car show in the parking lot every first and third Sunday of the month. The museum is now open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1930 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, 805-4874333, www.murphyautomuseum.org

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Nov. 19-Dec. 19: A Year Without You, a collection of one hun dred floral mixed media canvas paintings by Julie Dahl-Nicolle that speak to the sense of loss that all have experienced during the COVID19 pandemic. Opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 19-, 5-9 p.m., during which attendees may hang clouties as prayers or offerings in the Irish Rag Tree tradition. Through Aug. 31, 2023: All That Glitters Is Not Gold, the Jazz Age in Ventura County; Chromatic: The Museum in Six Colors. Through Dec. 31, 2023: Always Keep Creating: The Resiliency of Carol Rosenak Through Feb. 28, 2023: Behind the Curtain: An Insider’s Look at The George Stuart Historical Figures®. Ongoing: MVC Gallery Marketplace, exhibits devoted to the Chumash, the history of Ventura County, online exhibits and resources and more. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org

OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Ongoing. Small exhibi tions on a range of topics related to the history of the Ojai Valley, as well as virtual talks and more. Now open Friday-Sunday. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-640-1390, www.ojaivalleymuseum.org

OLIVAS ADOBE HISTORIC PARK Ongoing. The Olivas Adobe is now open the second Sunday of each month for visitors, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The his toric park invites all plein air artists to come out to the site for creative inspiration, from the rose garden and 160-year-old fuchsia to the ran cho and the bell tower. In addition, Laura Jean Jespersen’s The Romance of the Adobe will be on exhibit in the small adobe. There will be raffles, historic interpreters, an al fresco gift shop and more. 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, www.city ofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe.

POPPIES ART AND GIFTS Ongoing. Gifts, jewelry, decor and more made by local art ists. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com

RANCHO CAMULOS MUSEUM Ongoing. The 40-acre landmark and museum is one of the best surviving examples of an early California rancho and honors the area’s Spanish and Mexican heri tage. “Last Sundays at the Landmark” take place the last Sunday of every month, and include docent-led tours, music and more. Open every Sunday for docent-led tours; group and spe cial-focus tours by appointment. Situated off of Highway 126, two miles east of Piru. 805-5211501, www.ranchocamulos.org

realART Ongoing. The art gallery in Whizin Market Square features works by a variety of contemporary artists. Whizin Market Square, 28861 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 310-4524000, buyrealart.com

RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Through Jan. 8, 2023: An American Christmas Story, a brand-new, 5,000-square-foot exhibit exploring the unique holiday traditions of all 50 states and the American territories. Includes more than 60 trees, a selection of Menorahs gifted to the Reagan family and more. Ongoing: Permanent exhib its include Air Force One, an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, an M-1 Abrams tank and more. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800-410-8354, www.reaganfoundation.org

The lives of three women living in the American South while their husbands fight in World War II are explored in The Cover of Life, onstage through Nov. 21 at The Elite Theatre in Oxnard.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, based on the classic story by C.S. Lewis and presented by Young Artists Ensemble, continues at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts through Nov. 20.

Opened July 21. An Historical Eye, oil paintings, dye sub limations and gold-leaf prints from renowned artists Michael O’Kelly, to be displayed on the newly created arts space downstairs at the Rubicon Theatre Company. 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-667-2900, www.rubicontheatre.org

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through Jan. 8, 2023 Remedios (Remedies), a solo exhibition by Conejo Valley artist John Galan. With artworks rich in sym bolism and vibrant hues inspired by his Mexican heritage, Galan’s exhibit explores the connections between mind, body, nature and healing. The museum is now open, Wednesdays-Sundays. Free family days the first Sunday of the month. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org

SPICETOPIA Through Nov. 17 and Jan. 5. The spice and tea shop in downtown Ventura now

shows works by members of the Buenaventura Art Association. 576 E. Main St., 805-628-3267, www.spice-topia.com

STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS Through Nov. 19. Colorspace, vibrant works by Carlos Grasso, Ariane Leiter, Margaret Korisheli and Barry Frantz. 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368, studiochannelislands.org

VENTURA POTTERY GALLERY Ongoing. Talented ceramic artists from across Ventura County make up the Ventura County Potters Guild, and they display their works — housewares, home decor, figurines and more — at the guild’s gallery and shop in Ventura Harbor. Starting Nov. 19, enjoy a free gift with purchase of $30 or more. 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, 805- 644-6800, venturapottersguild.org/gallery

SANDRA AND JORDAN LABY GALLERY

featuring floral paintings by Julie Dahl-Nicolle opens at the Museum of Ventura County on Saturday, Nov. 19,

During the reception, guests may

in the Irish Rag Tree tradition.

Pictured: Floral painting by Julie Dahl-Nicolle

THURSDAY, 11/17

LIVE MUSIC

Boatyard Pub: Bluegrass Thursday

The Canyon: The Expendables with The Borrowers and Ray Fresco, 7 p.m. H

Copper Blues: Latin Night with Juevas de Parranda, 8 p.m.

Deer Lodge: Brendan Willing James and Omar Velasco, 8 p.m

The Grape: Tom Etchart and Friends, 5-7 p.m.; Danny Janklow Organic Soul Trio, 7-10 p.m.

Leashless Brewing: Gianna Bella, 6:30 p.m.

Ojai Valley Brewery: Songwriter Series with Hannah Jobus, 7 p.m. H

Tony’s Pizzaria: Reggae Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Davey Miller Jazz Trios, 5:30-8 p.m. H

Vaquero Y Mar: The Valdez Latin Band with Ruben Estrada, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Winchester’s: Will Breman, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Hans Kim, 8 p.m. DJS

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley; Cochran): Ladies Night with DJs, 7-11 p.m.

OTHER

Anna’s Cider: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Line dancing lessons (6:30 and 7:30 p.m.) and dancing, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

El Rey Cantina (Camarillo): Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 8-11 p.m.

The Garage: Tiki Thursdays GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Hangar Bar: Karaoke with Susan, 6-9 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Open Mic Jam, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Lookout: Acoustic Open Mic with Tommy Foytek, 7-10 p.m.

The Manhattan: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

Music Freqs: Student Jam Night (“Sunday Morning,” No Doubt), 7-8 p.m.

Outlaws: Sing Time Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Sportsman Lounge (Camarillo): Sing Time Karaoke, 7-10 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): Head Games

Trivia, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, 11/18

LIVE MUSIC

Black Angus: Square Cow Live Series, 7-10 p.m.

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Whiskey Kick, 7 p.m.

Boatyard Pub: Teresa Russell, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Cantara Cellars: The Ray Jaurique Trio, 8 p.m.

The Canyon: The Immediate Family feat. Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell, 7 p.m. H

Copper Blues: JetLemons, 7 p.m

The Grape: Fred Kaplan Band plays West Coast Swing, 5-7 p.m.; Gonzalo Grau and La Clave Secreta, 8-11 p.m. H

Leashless Brewing: Keyth Garcia, 7 p.m.

Margarita Villa: Cinnamon Whiskey, 7-10 p.m. Moorpark College (Performing Arts Center): Dynamix aka MC Contemporary Vocal Ensemble sings a capella hits, 7 p.m. H

Ojai Underground Exchange: Ojai-Fi, 7 p.m.

Ojai Valley Brewery: WILDHER, 7-9 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Doc Rogers Band, 7 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley; Cochran): Justin Honsinger Holiday Fundraiser Event, 8:30 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

Strey Cellars: 805 Social Club, 6-9 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): Teresa Russell, 6-8 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ojai): Dylan Cunningham, 7-9 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Ventra Live feat. local musicians, 4-7 p.m.; Country Night, 8-11 p.m.Ventura Music Hall: Ocean Alley, 9 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Jarocho music with Conjunto Zacamandu de Tomas Herrera, 6-8 p.m.; DJ E-Lopez, 8 p.m.The Vine: TD Lind and the Aviators, 8-10 p.m.

Ventura Music Hall: Hermanos Gutierrez with Fully Seated, 9 p.m.

Ventura Theater: The Wrecks, 8 p.m. H

The Vine: Corey Highburg, 8-10 p.m.

Winchester’s: Two’s Company, 7-10 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Ian Bagg, 7 p.m

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: JJ Whitehead, 7 p.m. DJS

Copper Blues: DJ Atre, 10 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: DJ Joe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean

OTHER

The Garage: Karaoke with Steve Sharp, 7 p.m. GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Music Freqs: Student Jam Night (“Blitzkrieg Bop,” The Ramones), 7-8 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): The Innocents film premiere, 7-9 p.m.

SATURDAY, 11/19

LIVE MUSIC

805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.

Cantara Cellars: Whiskey Business, 6:30 p.m

The Canyon: DSB (Journey Tribute), 8 p.m.

Copper Blues: Honkey Tonk Brunch, 11 a.m.; NDR CVR, 6 p.m.

Deer Lodge: Dudley, Sour Fin and The Cauterizers, 8 p.m.

The Garage: SG Vibes, 8-11 p.m.

The Grape: Fausto Cuevas Y La Moderna, 2-5 p.m.; Don Randi and Quest, 8-11 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: The Balance, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Leashless Brewing: Jake McLelland Acoustic, 3 p.m.; TC King Returns, 7 p.m.

The Manhattan: Pam and Hollywood, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Margarita Villa: Crosscut 805, 7-10 p.m.

NAMBA Performing Arts Space: Mark Goldberg, 7 p.m.

Ojai Underground Exchange: Bernie Larsen, Cassidy Linder, Kevin McCormick, 7 p.m.

Ojai Valley Brewery: Robert Marshall Duo, 7-9 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Vinyl Gypsies, 7 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Justin Hongsinger Holiday Fundraiser, 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): Teresa Russell, 6-8 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ojai): Jack Van Salter, 7-9 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Water etc. and Queen Tide, 7-9 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Bella Lucarelli, 2-5 p.m.; Dive Bar Messiahs, 8-11 p.m.

Ventura Music Hall: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac tribute), 8 p.m.

The Vine: Smitty and Julija, 7-9 p.m.

Winchester’s: Preston Smith, 2-5 p.m.

COMEDY

High Street Arts Center: Comedy Night hosted by Mark Christopher Lawrence, 7:30 p.m H

Junkyard Cafe (J.R.’s Comedy Club): Pete George, 7 p.m.

Levity Live Comedy Club: Ian Bagg, 6 and 8:30 p.m.

Oceanview Pavilion: Paul Rodriguez, 7:30-9:30 p.m. H

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: JJ Whitehead, 7 p.m.

DJS

Copper Blues: DJ Jonny, 10 p.m.

Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean

OTHER

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Line dancing lessons (6:30 and 7:30 p.m.) and dancing, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

Goebel Adult Community Center: Bachata dance les sons, 6:30 p.m.; Wyatt Haupt Band, 7:30-10 p.m

Harbor Cove Cafe: Ukulele Jam with Gary Ballen and Kool Hand Ukes, 10 a.m.

SUNDAY, 11/20

LIVE MUSIC

805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.

Copper Blues: Mariachi brunch, 12 p.m.; Day Party, 4:30 p.m.

Leashless Brewing: Brother Kimo Moya, 2 p.m.

The Lookout: Gary Ballen, 3-6 p.m.

Margarita Villa: Corsican Brothers, 5-8 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Brittney Burchett, 2-5 p.m.

Ric’s Restaurant: Live music, 2:30 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley; Cochran): Reggae Sunday, 5-7 p.m.

Tony’s Pizzaria: Sunday Beach Party, 3-7 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Joe Delia, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; JetLemons, 5-8 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Mariachi Brunch, 12-2 p.m.

The Vine: Austin Vallejo, 7-9 p.m.

Winchester’s: Pull the Trigger, 2-5 p.m.

Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Ian Bagg, 6 p.m.

DJS

Bombay: VC Day Party (DJs and outdoor games), 2-10 p.m. H

The Garage: Friendsgiving Potluck and Football

OTHER

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Country Two-Step Workshop, 11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Fatty Vegan: Ska brunch, 10:30 a.m.

GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Harbor Cove Cafe: Yacht Rock Sunday House of Dance: Dancing with Phoenyx Big Band, 1-3:30 p.m.

MONDAY, 11/21

OTHER

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Trivia Night and West Coast Swing, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Garage: Open Mic Comedy Night and free pool, 8 p.m.

Paddy’s: Free pool and darts, open to close

Q Club: Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

TUESDAY, 11/22

LIVE MUSIC

Copa Cubana: Hot Roux, 7-9 p.m. H

Deer Lodge: Bill Callahan, 7 p.m. H

Prime Steakhouse: Danny Delurgio sings Sinatra, 6 p.m.

Ric’s Restaurant: Tour Support, 5-8 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Sea Hunters, 5-7 p.m.

OTHER

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Karaoke, 6 p.m.

The Garage: Tacos and Trivia, 7 p.m.

The Grape: The Gratitude Jazz Jam, 7-10 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Karaoke with Steve Sharp, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Lookout: Trivia, 7 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Star Lounge: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.

The Vine: Tuesday Night Trivia, 7-8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, 11/23

LIVE MUSIC

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Pre-Thanksgiving Party with dance lessons, Sunroof and Till the Neon Gone, 6 p.m.

Deer Lodge: New Pleasures, 9 p.m.

The Garage: Blue Wednesdays Live Blues, 7-10 p.m.

The Grape: Phoenyx Big Band feat. Michael Falcone, 7-10 p.m.

The Lookout: Tommy Foytek’s Variety Show, 7-10 p.m.

The Six Social House: Bone Maggot Presents Wicked Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. H

Surfside Seafood: Teresa Russell, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Friendsgiving with Dave Rea and Acoustic DNA, 6-9 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Tribal Me Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.

COMEDY

GiGi’s: Comedy Night with Artie Lopez, 8 p.m.

Levity Live Comedy Club: Tributo a Vicente Fernandez con El KeCheChente, 7 p.m.

OTHER

Keynote Lounge: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Paddy’s: Be the Star Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley; Cochran): Salsa and Bachata Night with dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. and dancing until 12 a.m.

Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Open Mic with Kiana Marquez, 7 p.m.

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