Ventura County Reporter 11-23-22

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Creek spurs lawsuit

by Alex Wilson awilson@timespublications.com

When environmental activist Andy Stahl heard that last month’s battle to extinguish the Howard Fire in the rugged mountains north of Ojai resulted in an airplane dropping fire retardant into Sespe Creek, he knew the incident would figure into a lawsuit he was already preparing to file against the U.S. Forest Service.

Stahl is executive director of Oregon-based For est Service Employees for Environmental Ethics (FSEEE), which has been battling the federal gov ernment over issues including logging and protection of endangered species since 1989. The charity has also been working for more than a decade to keep the product known by the brand name Phos-Chek out of rivers and lakes, such as Sespe Creek. Government officials confirmed that Phos-Chek had been used to fight the Howard Fire, resulting in some getting into Sespe Creek.

“That’s a Wild and Scenic river in the middle of a wilderness area and critical habitat for endangered species. I mean, you can’t get much more ridiculous than that,” Stahl said. “It happened, coincidentally, that the fire was being fought at the time we filed the lawsuit and it somewhat catalyzed the case.”

Phos-Chek used while rescue efforts were underway

Stahl told the Ventura County Reporter that FSEEE filed two successful lawsuits against the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) starting about 10 years ago that resulted in an agreement with the federal government to avoid allowing Phos-Chek to enter waterways with only certain exceptions, such as protecting human lives.

USFS officials say the Phos-Chek drop that impact ed Sespe Creek last month was ordered to protect numerous hikers and hunters in the area who were eventually evacuated by a Ventura County Sheriff’s Department helicopter.

Los Padres National Forest Spokesperson Andrew Madsen told the Ventura County Reporter that the incident commander on the wildfire ordered the PhosChek drop.

“They requested the use of retardant in this area due to the imminent threat to life and limb based on what they knew about the numerous hikers and hunters who were on the other side of the fire from the trailhead,” Madsen explained. “And the request was approved by the Forest Supervisor to use retardant as a measure to keep that fire small while rescue efforts were under way to get those folks who were trapped out there out of that fire area.”

No injuries were reported from the fire. The cause of the blaze has not been officially determined but there were reports of rain and lightning strikes the day it broke out.

“We don’t dump toxic pollutants in Wild and Scenic rivers”

California Department of Fish and Wildlife employee Kasey Skinner.

Photo courtesy of CDFW

bed impacted by Phos-Chek.

Photo courtesy of CDFW

Green sunfish caught during state survey of Sespe Creek. Photo courtesy of CDFW

Forest Service report acknowledges “misapplication”

In the days following the Oct. 8 Howard Fire, USFS Wild life Biologist Patrick Lieske wrote a report titled “Retardant Intrusion Assessment.”

The report stated that Sespe Creek is in a retardant avoidance area and is critical habitat for endangered steelhead trout and Arroyo toads. A visual inspection of the impacted area showed that Phos-Chek impacted both areas of dry streambed and pools that were full of water and did contain fish, Lieske wrote.

Aviation data reviewed by Lieske showed that there were four drops made by fixed-wing aircraft in the retardant avoidance area and the total amount of Phos-Check dropped was about 12,000 gallons. But despite the Phos-Chek that landed in Sespe Creek, Lieske wrote that he did not observe any wildlife in the area that had been killed by the misapplication.

“It was determined that while short-term impacts occurred, they were unlikely to have resulted in either take on federally listed species or adverse modification of critical habitat,” Lieske stated, adding that the incident did cause temporary degradation to water quality.

Scientists with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife who were sent to assess the impacts of the Phos-Chek that entered Sespe Creek also failed to find impacts to endangered wildlife. The scientists were able to catch multiple fish and determined that the water quality was “within normal ranges.”

FSEEE urges other methods for fighting fires

The lawsuit filed by FSEEE on Oct. 11 claims discharging fire retardant into waterways like Sespe Creek violated the Clean Water Act. It alleges that between 2012 and 2019, the USFS discharged “pollutant” into waterways at least 459 times, totaling over 761,000 gallons across the U.S., mostly concentrated in western states, partic ularly California.

“The Forest Service’s discharges of retardant pollutants into water ways from aircraft point sources is continuous, on-going, and unper mitted, in violation of the Clean Water Act,” the lawsuit states.

Stahl said that instead of using retardant to keep the Howard Fire to just 85 acres, water would have done the same thing.

“It’s a really good illustration of the silly use of fire retardant in a place where that fire wasn’t threatening anything. That’s in a wil derness area. It was not a hot, windy day. The fire could have been suppressed with water. Water is not toxic. Water does not kill fish. Retardant is toxic and it kills fish,” said Stahl. “So, I mean, there can’t be a clearer cut case that we don’t dump toxic pollutants in Wild and Scenic rivers in wilderness areas where we have endangered fish and endangered species. That’s like the worst possible place.”

The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana in Missoula. USFS officials are still formulating a response and said they are unable to comment on pending litigation.

Joining the team

VC Clerk-Recorder Mark Lunn looks back on a lifetime of public service

by Alex Wilson awilson@timespublications.com

Mark Lunn was the youngest peace officer in the United States after he joined the Califor nia State Police Department when he was just 19 years old, not long after graduating from high school in 1971.

That was possible because California had passed leg islation making 18 year olds legal adults and the depart ment lowered their entry age in response.

The law enforcement agency which later merged with the California Highway Patrol was charged with protect

ing the state’s constitutional officers, and Lunn was cho sen for a task that would shape his future: working the security detail for California Governor Ronald Reagan. Reagan, who served in that role between 1967 and 1975, had taken notice of Lunn and asked for the young officer to help protect him.

Lunn recalled being alone with Reagan on a long drive to his Malibu ranch, which he had owned since his Hollywood movie star days. Lunn said he was nervous about talking to Gov. Reagan but tried to make small talk, so Lunn asked Reagan a question.

Ventura County Clerk-Recorders past and present. From left: Phil Schmit, Mark Lunn and Richard Dean.

— Recalls Mark Lunn, reflecting on wisdom shared with him by

that the response stayed with him forever and influenced his interest in public service. “He just said, ‘You know, you can’t impact the outcome of the game if you don’t join the team.’”

REAGAN YEARS

In 1979 Lunn joined the CHP and served in increasing roles of responsibility — including overseeing security for the 1996 Republican presidential convention in San Diego and the Democratic presidential convention in Los Angeles in 2000. One of his last major assignments, however, brought his career full circle: Lunn served as incident commander for Reagan’s 2004 funeral.

“In the autumn of my career, I was able to lay him to rest,” Lunn remembered. “It’s kind of interesting how years and time kind of mold the rest of your life.”

STELLAR SECOND CAREER

Lunn retired from the CHP in 2006, having achieved the rank of assistant chief. But Rea gan’s inspiration led him to apply for the job of Ventura County Clerk and Recorder. That was 12 and a half years ago, in 2010, after his predecessor retired early for health reasons.

Now, at the end of his clerk-recorder run, Lunn is looking back on this second career . . . one that may have been as fulfilling as his first one. He reflected on his time in office during an interview with the Ventura County Reporter.

The office of county clerk and recorder handles several critical tasks, including issuing birth, death and marriage certificates and taking care of important government documents. The most high-profile part of the job just might be overseeing elections.

Lunn has seen significant changes in technology as well as people’s attitudes towards elec tion security during his time in office.

“It’s pretty turbulent, that’s for sure. There’s a lot of attention on elections really stemming from the national level and then being spread by various news outlets, both left and right ori ented. So there’s more distrust,” Lunn said.

As far as his best memories of running elections, Lunn said simply that he’s proud to have played an important role in the democratic process. “My favorite thing was being able to be a part of the most sacred thing that we do as Americans, and that’s to vote. And just to have my little part of democracy and to see the results and to see the power transfers, you know, without shots being fired.”

PASSING THE BATON

After Lunn completes his last term in January, the new County Clerk and Recorder, Michelle Ascencion, will take the reins of the office. She was elected in the June primary with Lunn’s support and Lunn said he’s confident in her abilities because she already works in his office and previously ran elections in Oxnard.

He said one of Ascencion’s greatest challenges will be continuing to convince voters that elections are free and fair.

“When I was a kid, there were three television networks and newspapers were always on the table at home,” the retiring clerk-recorder recalled. “That’s not the case anymore. With smart phones, you can get information fast and furious all throughout the day, 24-7. So there’s a lot of information that needs to be refuted that impacts the transparency and the validity of elec tions. That’s the biggest challenge she’s going to have. And, you know, she’s up to it for sure.”

“HE’S HONEST”

Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector Steven Hintz has been friends with Lunn since they both ran for their positions for the first time in 2010. Hintz also came from a law enforcement background, having served as a prosecutor and judge for many years, and will also be retiring from office the same day Lunn does.

When asked by the Ventura County Reporter about what he’s most impressed with about Lunn, Hintz answered with two words.

“He’s honest,” said Hintz, who went on to explain why that’s so important. “We hear so much hot air about elections. So it’s just great to have a person in there who’s honest and isn’t thinking of his own interests, is not trying to use the office for something. Mark never had any intention, as far as I know, to run for anything else. That was the job that he wanted to do. And just like me, who had no ambitions beyond this job, his entire focus was to do that job right and to serve the public. And that’s a big deal.”

You can’t impact the outcome of the game if you don’t join the team,”

Ronald Reagan.

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Ventura County Fusion brings soccer excitement to fans, professional development to players

by Alex Wilson awilson@timespublications.com

The Ventura County Fusion was trailing 1-0 in the United Soccer League (USL) League Two national championship game on Aug. 6 when Sergio Villalpando stepped into the game.

At just 16 years old, the Oxnard resident was the youngest player on the team which includes many top collegiate players with professional aspirations. But Villalpando was also one of the most promising players on the squad, having already struck a pro deal with soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy to play on their Major League Soccer (MLS) NEXT development team starting in January.

The VC Fusion was playing before a packed stadium of enthusiastic fans at the Ven tura College Sportsplex, but as the final minutes were ticking by, and victory was slip ping away, the team needed a boost. Villalpando had been a starting player in the last couple of playoff games, he said, but coaches had so far relied on more veteran players for the penultimate match of the season.

But once Villalpando was on the field he provided two assists — which included the winning goal —against New York’s Long Island Rough Riders.

“The squad was looking a little down,” Villalpando told the Ventura County Reporter about the moments before he was called off the bench. “Five minutes after I went in, I provided an assist to my teammate Nate [Nathaniel Opoku] and it just bumped up our energy. We felt that anything was possible and we went after it. And then maybe nine minutes before the game ended, I provided another assist to my teammate Marley Edwards. And with that goal, we were able to crown ourselves USL Two national champions.”

Villalpando said he loved the reaction of the fans after the stunning come-from-behind 2-1 victory.

“Playing the final in Ventura and, you know, bringing that title home, it felt great. It was a sensation that I’ve never felt,” he said. “It was just something indescribable. It was a moment of pure joy.”

FANS APPRECIATE TOP-NOTCH TALENT

In the 17 years since the Ventura County Fusion was founded, the team has become part of the fabric of the community.

Ventura resident Kevin Marble said he’s been a soccer fan his whole life. While he some times travels across the world for big matches, he loves watching VC Fusion games in Ventura where he’s seen players who went on to become professionals or even made it to the U.S. National Team.

“I enjoy the passion of the game and the fluid nature of the game,” he said.

Marble spoke with the Ventura County Reporter at a Nov. 18 VC Fusion exhibition game against German professional team Hamburger Sport-Verein e.V. aka Hamburger SV.

“So there is quality here. And then you have the top college standout kids that play here and high schoolers and it’s just fun to see it,” said Marble. “And it is the most beautiful game and to see it played locally, I’ll go. That’s pretty amazing. We don’t have any other kind of sport in this community at a semi-professional, professional level. This is it.”

PIPELINE TO THE PROS

VC Fusion Founder and President Ranbir Shergill grew up playing “football” in his native Yorkshire, England, and rooting for Liverpool F.C.

“It’s a very heavy soccer culture,” Shergill said. “As they call it ‘football’ there, the minute you start walking, you start kicking a ball. Everyone’s playing soccer everywhere, playing football on the streets, in the parks. You see them on TV. And obviously, you’re born into a family of football fans who already have the team and support in the team and that kind of thing. So it’s just kind of a way of life there, you know.”

When Shergill, now 42, was 19, his family moved to California and he started a soccer coaching career. While there were lots of opportunities for kids to learn the sport, Shergill saw gaps in the system fun neling players from the beginner level to the profes sional-caliber teams.

“So that was part of the motivation of creating the Fusion. There’s a lot of good, young, talented players but won’t necessarily gain the exposure or the oppor tunity,” Shergill said.

Another thing Shergill found in the U.S. was that while some of the best players played for top college programs, collegiate sports seasons only last for half the yearly calendar. Elite level players, however, need to practice all year round to keep their skills sharp.

USL League Two’s Ventura County Fusion at the Ventura College Sportsplex. Photo submitted

Ventura County Fusion Head Coach Mike Elias. Photo submitted

FEATURE

That’s part of how USL League Two fits into the player development puzzle. The semi-professional league, formerly known as the Premier Development League, has over 100 teams across the United States and Can ada. The season runs between May and July, with playoffs lasting into August. Officials say over 70% of players in MLS previously played in the USL League Two. Players are not paid a salary so they can maintain their amateur status required for playing on college teams, but teams can cover some expenses like housing, food and travel costs.

VC Fusion started out strong after its founding in 2006 and won its first and only other league championship in 2009. Shergill said since the beginning, more than 100 of the players have gone on to compete in MLS.

“It’s our job to develop players. The way we’re going to evaluate how successful we’ve been is not necessarily about the number of championships we win, although we are very successful. It’s more about how we play as we move on to a higher level,” explained Shergill. “And so for us, that’s been our goal. And for us to be able to help these players achieve that goal, help them along the way, give them the opportunity, give them the exposure, it’s very gratifying. It’s very satisfying, you know, to play a part in their journey.”

SOCCER EXCITEMENT

In addition to the semi-professional devel opment team known as VC Fusion, the orga nization fields numerous other teams for play ers of all levels — including young kids just starting out and club teams for older players with more advanced skills.

“We provide opportunities for players that want to play the game, want to enjoy the game, but we also provide opportunities for players that want to get a college scholarship, they want to play professionally,” Shergill added. “So, we’re kind of a full 360-degree soccer organization that basically provides an opportunity for all the members, all the players, whether it’s for recreation with young kids all the way to the elite academy, all the way to the professional level.”

Local soccer fans also get a chance to see teams from around the world play against VC Fusion on occasion such as last week’s match against Germany’s Hamburger SV (which Fusion lost 7-0). Other international teams Fusion has played against came from nations including Argentina, Sweden and Mexico. Shergill said he’s proud to bring such top international talent to Ventura County for fans to see . . . . and so players can face some of the world’s best players.

“Sometimes you have to pinch yourself because as a football fan, we know what it means to have some of these clubs here. And we just hope that the local community realizes as well, what’s in their backyard here, and comes out and supports the Fusion and see what it’s about,” Shergill said.

FUN FOR ALL LEVELS

VC Fusion Head Coach Mike Elias grew up in London and played soccer growing up. He briefly played for a professional team before finding he loved coaching almost as much as playing.

“I’ve been a coach from young kids all the way to this level. One of my favorite things is bringing the fun and the excitement and the passion back into the sport and trying to translate that to our players on a youth level. It’s very important that kids are having fun while they’re playing because if they’re not having fun, they’re just not going to return to the sport,” Elias said.

Elias has been on the coaching staff of VC Fusion for about 10 years and became head coach during the period when the league took a pandemic-related break from playing games. He was extremely happy to see the soccer club roar back from its hiatus to win the national championship.

“It was fantastic. I mean, first of all, to make the USL Two national championship final was incredible. We were blessed and very happy to be there. Second to that, having to host the event was magnificent. It was great to see the fans in the stands. It was great to bring the final to Ventura,” Elias said. “It was something very, very special. I don’t think anyone will forget that.”

Elias first came to the U.S. to coach soccer about 20 years ago and has seen the sport take off in popularity.

“It’s the number one spot on the planet. So it was just a matter of time, really,” Elias said. “And the reality is, with everything that the U.S. has — the infrastructure, the stadiums, the interest, the coaches coming through the system— I mean, we could real ly put the U.S. on the map with competitive national teams.”

VC Fusion fans cheering on the team at the USL League Two championship, Aug. 6, 2022. Photo submitted

A PROFESSIONAL CAREER ON THE HORIZON Elias only has to look at Sergio Villalpando to point to an example of a player who started off on a VC Fusion club team and is now headed off to start a career as a professional player. The coach said it was thrilling to see Villalpando make the two key assists that led to the team’s triumphant victory in the league championship . . . especially since he’s only 16 and has lots more to learn.

“He has phenomenal talent, definitely one for the future. And being that he’s a homegrown player and he’s been with our system from the beginning as a young boy, we’re very, very proud of him,” Elias said.

As Villalpando looks ahead to a pro soccer career starting next year, the experience of win ning the national championship is something he will never forget.

“Honestly, it felt great. To be a 16-year-old playing with college players, former pros, it felt great. It was a great experience. Very high level. It just taught me so many things. It demanded new things from me,” Villal pando said, adding that the title also elevated the whole team’s stature and gave all the players exposure that might help them reach their goal of playing profession ally. “I think that title was perfect for a lot of us. Some of us were under the radar. And with that title, we were

automatically on many team’s lists.”

When the Ventura County Reporter asked Villalpan do why he thinks he’s achieved so much in such a short time, he said it’s due to his devotion to the sport.

“I think this isn’t luck. I think this was just pure hard work,” the soccer player said. “And I think since I was a little kid, I always had a goal in mind, and that was to become a professional soccer player. I had nothing else in mind. I think ever since I was young, I never let anything distract me. I was focused.”

Looking back now on winning the league champi onship and being chosen by a professional team, Vil lalpando said he just wanted to thank everyone at VC Fusion for everything they’ve done for him.

“When I got to the club, they were very clear and specific about the development of a player. And here I am. I think they’ve provided me with those opportuni ties,” Villalpando said. “Anyone interested in playing with the Fusion, I think that they should come and try it out. And if they’re really serious about taking their soccer talents to the next level, I think Ventura Fusion is where it’s at.”

For more information on Ventura County Fusion, including upcoming games and playing opportunities, visit www.vcfusion.com.

VC Fusion player Giovanni Calderon snaps a selfie with the winner’s cup on Aug. 6, 2022. Photo submitted

Devin Slingsby, Marley Edwards and Logan Farrington at the USL League Two championship, Aug. 6, 2022. Photo submitted

Ventura County Fusion celebrates its victory in the USL League Two final, which the team played against the Long Island Rough Riders on Aug. 6, 2022, at the Ventura College Sportsplex. Photo submitted

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by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer

My aunt is the Thanksgiving chef of the fam ily. And while year after year she gamely — and proudly, it must be said — prepares a turkey plus all the expected sides, she has remarked on more than one occasion, “Hours of work and it’s all over in 20 minutes.”

She’s wrong, of course: After the feasting, there’s a mountain of dishes to contend with (we all pitch in) and leftovers that need to find a home in a too-small refrigerator. And then a whole ’nother mess when it’s time for pie.

Now under new ownership and rebranding itself as The 1901 (in reference to the date the building was constructed, and the speakeasy-inspired bar down stairs), the restaurant continues that tradition. For $65 a pop ($32.95 for children), the wide-ranging menu features mixed greens and grilled corn salad, aspar agus, turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole — all prepared with a gourmet twist and served family style. Pump kin pie and pecan bars for dessert are included.

Enzo’s at the Glen Tavern Inn

134 N. Mills Road, Santa Paula 805-933-3444 www.glentavern.com

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I love and appreciate all my aunt does. But not everyone has time, space or inclination (raises hand) to put together your traditional Thanksgiving meal. If you’d rather take it easy so you can enjoy rather than endure the holiday, let these local restaurants do the cooking and hosting for you. Just be sure to call ahead to make sure there’s a place at the table!

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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; 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 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.

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With romantic lighting, early-19th-century style and atmosphere galore, Enzo’s at Santa Paula’s famous Glen Tavern Inn is a glamorous locale for a Thanksgiving banquet. The traditionally prepared feast includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy and a carrot/broccolini medley. Just $29 per person, it’s also among the best deals in the county.

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The 1901 (formerly La Dolce Vita) 740 S. B St., Oxnard 805-486-6878 www.the1901.com

For many years, La Dolce Vita in Oxnard’s Heri tage Square was a go-to spot for Turkey Day diners looking for delicious food in a charming atmosphere.

The Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn 905 Country Club Drive, Ojai www.farmhouseojai.com

If money is no object and an epicurean experience is up your alley, consider the Thanksgiving

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Buffet offered at the Farmhouse. This culinary extravaganza features locally grown produce, entrees from both land and sea, classic Thanks giving Day options and gourmet desserts. The $175 price tag is not for slim wallets, but it is guaranteed to be truly divine . . . and includes unlimited wine, juice, soda, coffee and tea. Kids can join in for $60.

The Manhattan of Camarillo 2500 Las Posas Road, Camarillo 805-389-9919

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Upscale and groovy in an old-school kind of way, The Manhattan’s T-Day offerings are similarly stylish. Herb-scented stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry compote, Yukon gold mashed potatoes with gravy and roasted root veggies are accompanied by your choice of roast turkey or hickory smoked ham — all for $41 or $15 for kids. Turkey noodle soup, sweet potatoes with marshmallow, curried cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and several decadent desserts are all available for an extra fee. If you’re not feeling the turkey, you can select from a variety of meat, seafood and pasta entrees (prices vary).

Peirano’s 204 E. Main St., Ventura 805-628-9028

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Enjoy Thanksgiving on the Terrazza at Peirano’s, which will set up festive seating on its lovely outdoor patio with views of the fountains and the San Buenaventura Mission in Downtown Ventura. The menu includes your choice of turkey with all the trimmings, lasagna, braised short ribs or a vegetarian option with a stuffed portobello mushroom. $48.99 per person, and all entrees include a garden salad. Kids can feast on a smaller turkey plate or spaghetti and meatballs for $19.99. Desserts (pumpkin pie, carrot cake, gelato, sorbet) are sold separately for $8-$9 per serving.

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~ No events ~ THURSDAY

~ Happy Thanksgiving! ~ FRIDAY

CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM | Through Dec. 24. Underwood Family Farm’s autumn celebra tions give way to winter delights with a variety of holiday decor and activities to make the sea son bright. Lights, ornaments, presents and other trimmings deck the animal center, play grounds and farmstand, to enchant attendees of all ages and provide ample opportunities for fes tive photos. Holiday arts and crafts, fun games like the cookie toss and ring a tree, duck racing, sleigh rides with draft horses and even a deco rated train will help put everyone in the holiday spirit. Find a Christmas tree to take home while picking your own fresh produce in the fields. Kids can enjoy visits with Santa on weekends through Dec. 18, and his reindeer will make special appearances Dec. 10-11 and Dec. 17-18. There’s even more in store, so dash away to this fami ly-friendly, farm-fresh festival of Yuletide cheer this season! $10-14; free for children under 2. Discounts for military, veterans, emergency first responders and seniors. 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark and 5696 E. Los Angeles Ave., Somis. underwoodfamilyfarms.com.

SATURDAY

2022 VENTURA BODYSURFING CLASSIC | 7 a.m.-3 p.m. The Ventura Bodysurfing Classic is the flagship event for the South Jetty Swells Bodysurfing Association. This event will be held at the south jetty of the Ventura Harbor. The Ventura Bodysurfing Classic will be the final event of the California Bodysurf Tour. The event is well known for providing powerful north west winter swells and cold water. The event takes place 7 a.m.-3 p.m. with check in at 6:30 a.m. An awards dinner will follow the event after it ends at 3 p.m.; loca tion to be determined. $20-80. 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, www.southjettyswells.com.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD | 2-4 p.m. Teen Advisory Board (TAB for short) is an engaging leadership group that develops programs and ser vices. Earn service hours at our meetings, which are held every fourth Saturday of the month. Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org

SANTA PAULA HOLIDAY PARADE | 6-7:30 p.m. The 72nd running of the Santa Paula Holiday Parade will be headlined by Deaf Santa Claus, who is traveling directly from the North Pole to participate in the holiday festivities. This year’s parade theme is “A Celebration for All.” The Grand Marshal will be David Gillette. The parade starts at 869 East Main Street in Downtown Santa Paula, between Seventh and Mill streets. Shopping,

food and other family-friendly activities will also take place. www.santapaulachamber. com/72nd-annual-holiday-parade

SIERRA NORTHERN HOLIDAY TRAIN | 6:209:45 p.m. The Sunburst Train and Sierra Northern Railway, in partnership with our community, will continue the tradition of traveling through the Santa Clara River Valley making stops during the night to collect unwrapped toys for donation. Our friend Santa will ride the train and get off at each stop and, with assistance from his helpers, pass out goodies to the kids. The train’s first stop will be in Ventura at the pedestrian crossing 2,000 feet east of Montgomery Avenue at 6:20 p.m., then arrive at Saticoy Depot at 7 p.m. Stops at the Santa Paula Depot and Fillmore across from the Fire Station will follow. Each stop lasts approximately 30 minutes. Greet Kris Kringle during his journey by rail through Ventura County…and make spirits brighter for others by bringing a new, unwrapped toy for him to deliver where it’s needed most.

For full schedule and locations, please visit www.sunbursttrain.com/spirit-of-the-holidays

SUNDAY

SNOW N GLO HOLIDAY FESTIVAL | 4 p.m. through Dec. 26. Gather your family and friends and get ready to make some holiday memories! Snow tube down our giant snow hill made of real snow, sip on hot cocoa while strolling through millions of holiday lights, take a trip through the s’mores bar or ride the festive carousel. For the ultimate experience, rent a Holiday Magic Igloo, which includes fresh snow delivered directly to your site. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Spark of Love; on Dec. 4, donors can enjoy free hot chocolate. Fireworks on select nights. Get your tickets now to enjoy this very special Winter Wonderland by the Sea! $14.99-799. Surfer’s Point Live at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.snownglow.com 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

JIM BRICKMAN: A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS | 7 p.m. Jim Brickman, the multiple Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation is back this festive season with his annual hol iday tour celebrating music, love and family. Joining him this year will be the daddy-daughter duo Mat and Savanna Shaw. Together they will warm the hearts of all as sounds of faith and love make spirits bright, bringing family and friends together for anything but a silent night. $47-62. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 8054492787, bapacthousandoaks.com

MONDAY

TAKE AND MAKE: POM POMS | 4-5 p.m. Stop by the Young Adult Center and pick up a take and make kit containing materials to make a pom pom. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org

VENTURA COUNTY WRITERS SALON | 6-8 p.m. The Ventura County Writers Salon meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month. If you’re looking for a fiction writing group that will complement your high-class adventure, add spice to your innovative work of science fiction or bring order and balance to your historical period piece, look no further than the Ventura County Writers Salon! All genres of fiction are welcome. Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org

TUESDAY

HOW CHIC CAN YOU GET: FRENCH ART DECO | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Influential factors and chic forms of the Art Deco style will be studied in architectural design, interior decor, furniture, and decorative objects. Taught by Eleanor Schrader. 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

TEEN CRAFTERNOON: FAE POCKET MIRROR | 4-5:30 p.m. Carry a hint of magic in your pocket or leave it in your garden! Materials provided. Crafternoons is a series of afterschool craft activ ities for teens held in the Young Adult Center. Aimed at ages 13-18. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org

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, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org

SANTA PAWS PET PHOTO NIGHT | 5-8 p.m. Four-legged fur friends are part of the family, and part of the fun! Every Tuesday through Dec. 20, 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.

WEDNESDAY

MOSAIC ORNAMENT CLASS AT POPPIES | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Create holiday ornaments to trea sure to give to loved ones. Mosaic artist Melissa Welch will lead the workshop on the back patio. $48; includes all materials to make one to three ornaments (time permitting). Poppies Art and Gifts, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com

OUR FRAGILE SELVES: NEURODEGENERATION ACROSS THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND HOW IT AFFECTS DAILY LIFE | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. During this lecture we will learn about some of the most life altering neurodegenerative disorders, what happens to the nervous system, and explore new therapeutics for these disor ders. Taught by Wesley Tierney. Part of the Fifty and Better lecture series, designed to offer uni versity-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities 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.

BOARD GAME HANG | 4-5:30 p.m. Play a wide array of board games after school every Wednesday in the Young Adult Center. Aimed at ages 13-18. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org

THURSDAY

11TH ANNUAL CAN-TREE FOOD DRIVE EVENT | Through Dec. 4. Food Share, Ventura County’s largest hunger-relief organization, is bringing its most popular community event back for the hol idays! The 11th Annual CAN-tree food drive will take place in Figueroa Plaza from Thursday, Dec.

1, when the trees will be built, through Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, when they will be dismantled. The event, which brings thousands of individuals, families, and local businesses together to col lect and build hundreds of canned food “trees” is Food Share’s biggest food and fund drive of the year and is a critical source of food for the thousands of people still struggling with food insecurity in Ventura County. There are lots of ways to get involved. Participants can Collect & Build, Buy & Build, Raise & Build or Sponsor a Tree. There’s also a chance to win one of 13 cov eted awards including the CAN Crusher, the People’s Choice, and the Mayor’s Choice, all of which will be featured on Food Share’s web site, social media pages and newsletter. or more information visit: foodshare.com/cantree or reach out to Jess Hug at jhug@foodshare.com.

DIGITAL HEADSHOTS | 12-2 p.m. Enhance your professional portfolio with a professional head shot courtesy of the Russell Fischer Business Collection. Small business employees, entrepre neurs, job seekers and anyone else with an online profile are welcome to drop in for this first-come, first-served event. Photography will be provided by Ventura County’s Motionshooter Photography. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

CHAIR YOGA | 3-4 p.m. Take a moment to stretch! Instructor Lisa Clements Feeney will teach chair yoga suitable for everyone. No expe rience needed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org

MEDITATION FOR TEENS | 4-5 p.m. The holiday season can be stressful. Take a moment to relax in this meditation session. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library. Aimed at ages 13-18. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org

NIGHT OF HOPE ON WORLD AIDS DAY | 5:30 p.m. An inspiring program to honor the lives of those we lost to AIDS and a call to action to stop the spread of HIV infections in the Santa Clara Valley through community education, awareness, and action. Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula, get2zerovc.org

POSADA EN HONOR OF WORLD AIDS DAY | 6 p.m. An inspiring program to honor the lives of those we lost to AIDS and a call to action to stop the spread of HIV infections in Oxnard through community education, awareness, and action. Heritage Square, 715 S. A St., Oxnard, get2zerovc.org

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 community singers. Auditions are by appoint ment 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 information at cicachoir.org

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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.

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.

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 custom 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.

GINGERBREAD SCAVENGER HUNT | Through Dec. 24. Explore every exciting nook and cranny

The Santa Paula Holiday Parade is “A Celebration for All” and features headliner Deaf Santa Claus (pictured). Festivities take place on Saturday, Nov. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.

Santa and his elves will be traveling through Ventura County on the Sierra Northern Holiday Train starting at 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, in Ventura. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate and he’ll make sure it finds a good home. For full schedule, visit www.sunbursttrain.com/spir it-of-the-holidays/.

Pictured: Ol’ St. Nick with Sierra Northern GM Matt Blackburn. Photo courtesy of Sierra Northern Railway

ARTS LISTINGS

OPENING THEATER

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ Nov. 30-Dec. 18. It’s 1930’s Harlem, and the joint is jumpin’! Nightclubs like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom are the playgrounds of high society, and dive bars on Lenox Avenue pulse with piano players bang ing out new tunes that are a wild mix of raucous, rowdy and mournful. At home on the keyboard is Thomas “Fats” Waller – the big-hearted, big ger-than-life impresario and international jazz pianist who helped create and define American swing. Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a musical tribute to Waller’s passion for pleasure and play. Previews Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Tickets start at $39.50. Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 East Main Street, Ventura, 805.667.2900, www.rubicontheatre.org.

ELF THE MUSICAL Nov. 25-Dec. 18. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actu ally a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. To spread Christmas cheer among those in need, Ojai ACT invites audience members to bring canned goods to donate to Help of Ojai. $10-25. Ojai ACT, 113 South Montgomery Street, Ojai, 805.640.8797, ojaiact.org.

OPENING ART

PIDDUCK OPEN STUDIO 2022 Nov. 25-26. Paintings by Gail Pidduck and pottery by Nate Pidduck will on display and available for pur chase during the artists’ annual open studio and sale. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 5466 Rafferty Road, Santa Paula, 805-6576450, pidduck.gail@gmail.com

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 open ing 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 envisioned 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 pro

vided 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

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Through Dec. 18. Agatha Christie’s best-selling whodunit centers on a cast of eccentric characters trav eling by train who become suspects overnight when a passenger is found dead. A murder mys tery 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

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/ BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through Jan. 1, 2023: Works by the American Ceramic Society will be on display. ACS includes educators, hobbyists and ceramic techni cians across the U.S., and past presidents of the Southern California Chapter were influential forces in the field of ceramic art in the 20th cen tury. 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

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

CAMARILLO ART CENTER Through Jan. 2: Let the Holidays Begin. 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo, www.camarilloartcenter.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 farm houses 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, 805642-3345, 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

Printing With Passion, featuring works by local printmaking artists known as the Inkspots, continues at 643 Project Space through Nov. 26. Pictured: “Breathing” by Beverly Decker.

University, Channel Islands, since its inception in 2002 through photos, documents and artifacts.

CSUCI, 1 University Dr., Camarillo, www.csuci.edu

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 Through Dec. 19: A Year Without You, a collection of one hundred floral mixed media canvas paintings by Julie Dahl-Nicolle that speak to the sense of loss that all have experienced during the COVID19 pandemic. 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

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 groundbreak ing work for Disney, Hanna-Barbera and Warner Bros. California State University, Channel Islands, 1 University Dr., Camarillo, www.csuci.edu

HAPPENINGS

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The Collection at RiverPark, 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, 805-278-9500, thecollectionrp.com.

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, col orful planets, perhaps even astronauts and aliens. If you are interested in entering your boat and participating in the parade, email marketing@venturaharbor.com

PHOTOS WITH SANTA | Through Dec. 24. The holiday 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 memories with keepsake photos that will bring holiday joy for years to come. Reservations are required and can be made online at thecollec tionrp.com/events/. The Collection at RiverPark, 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, 805-278-9500, thecollectionrp.com.

SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE | Through Dec. 16. The Fire Departments of Ventura County team up every year with ABC7 and local sponsors for the Spark of Love toy drive, the largest community toy drive in the

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 sec ond Sunday of each month for visitors, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The historic park invites all plein air artists to come out to the site for cre ative inspiration, from the rose garden and 160-year-old fuchsia to the rancho 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.cityofventura.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

nation. For 30 years, your local firefighters have been collecting donations for distribution to Ventura County children and teens in need of a happier holiday expe rience. This special community campaign collects new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for under served 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

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/luncheon on the first Wednesday of the month at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura. Various events promote friend ship and fun by the members hosting several special interest activities: cooking, walks, crafts, Scrabble, excursions, discussion group, movie night and card and board games. For more infor mation, call Loretta at 805-216-1694 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 meet ings 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 805640-6472, 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/

ARTS LISTINGS

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

SANDRA AND JORDAN LABY GALLERY 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 March 5: 14th Annual Art About Agriculture, a group show presented annually by the Ag Art Alliance to promote awareness of agriculture by explor ing its many facets through art. Through Jan. 8, 2023: Remedios (Remedies), a solo exhibition by Conejo Valley artist John Galan. With artworks rich in symbolism 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, WednesdaysSundays. Free family days the first Sunday of the month. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-5255554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org

SPICETOPIA Through 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

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, 805644-6800, venturapottersguild.org/gallery

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 experience 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

AFTER DARK LIVE AND ONLINE

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If you have something related to nightlife — online or otherwise — please email nshaffer@ timespublications.com. Due to the erratic nature of entertainment booking, information contained here is subject to change and not guaranteed. Call venues ahead to confirm. SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!

WEDNESDAY, 11/23

LIVE MUSIC

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

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

Surfside Seafood: Teresa Russell, 4:307:30 p.m.

Tony’s Pizzaria: Stone Flys Thanksgiving Bash, 6:30-9:30 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.

THURSDAY, 11/24

LIVE MUSIC

The Manhattan: Warren Takahashi, 1-6 p.m.

OTHER

GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

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

Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): Head Games Trivia, 6:30 p.m.

Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): Head Games Trivia, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, 11/25

LIVE MUSIC

1901 Speakeasy: Teresa Russell, 8-11 p.m.

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

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Punk Show with Casey and the Amoebas, Three on a Match, The Afraid and others, 7 p.m.

Cantara Cellars: Undercover Super Group, 7 p.m.

The Canyon: Albert Lee with Nick Marechal, 7 p.m. H

Deer Lodge: Char-Man and Romper, 8 p.m. H

The Garage: Babylon Rockers, 8 p.m.

The Grape: Fred Kaplan Band plays West Coast Swing, 5-7 p.m.; Black Friday Flamenco with Tony Ybarra and Wendy Castellanos, 8-11 p.m.

Leashless Brewing: Sammy Ramone, 7 p.m.

The Manhattan: Lisa Ritner Duo, 6:309:30 p.m.

Ojai Valley Brewery: Morie and the Heavy Hitters Reggae Night, 7-9 p.m.

The Raven Tavern:Sean Wiggins, 7 p.m.

The Shores: Pull the Trigger, 8-11 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Ventra Live feat. local musicians, 4-7 p.m.; Last Waltz Tribute, 8-11 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Jarocho music with Conjunto Zacamandu de Tomas Herrera, 6-8 p.m.; Music Nortena con Jaime and DJ Sensacion, 8:30 p.m.

Ventura Theater: AFI, 8 p.m.

The Vine: Tom Collins, 8-10 p.m.

Winchester’s: Mark Masson, 7-10 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Gabriel Iglesias, 7 and 10 p.m.H

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Lenny Schmidt, 7 p.m. DJS

Copper Blues: DJ Hendrixx and RRichPrince, 10 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: DJ Spinobi, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean OTHER

GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

NAMBA Performing Arts Space: The Listening Room Songwriters Open Mic, 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, 11/26

LIVE MUSIC

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

Bombay: Olivia Willhite, 5-7 p.m.H

Cantara Cellars: Holger’s Heroes, 6:30 p.m.

The Canyon: Boogie Knights, 8 p.m.

Copper Blues: Honkey Tonk Brunch with Pull the Trigger, 11 a.m.

The Garage: Singular Nature, 8-11 p.m.

The Grape: RJ Mischo and His Red Hot Blues Band, 2-5 p.m.; Chuck Findley Quartet, 8-11 p.m. H

Keynote Lounge: Vinyl Gypsies, 8 p.m.12 a.m.

Leashless Brewing: Emily Coupe, 7 p.m.

The Manhattan: Jeanne Tatum, 6:309:30 p.m.

Margarita Villa: Operation 90s, 7-10 p.m.

Ojai Valley Brewery: Jezz Uzzel, 7-9 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Jayden Secor, 7 p.m. Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Journey Through Time with 80Z Top, 8:15-11:15 p.m.

Tony’s Pizzaria: Castaway, 3-6 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Dive Bar Steve, 2-5 p.m.; Jetlemons, 8-11 p.m.

Ventura Music Hall: Hot Flash Heat Wave and Sports, 8 p.m.

Ventura Theater: Yachtley Crew, 8-11 p.m.

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

Winchester’s: Barry McGuire, 2-5 p.m.

COMEDY

Bank of America Performing Arts Center: Craig Shoemaker, 7:30 p.m. H

Levity Live Comedy Club: Gabriel Iglesias, 7 and 10 p.m. H

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Lenny Schmidt, 7 p.m.

DJS

Copper Blues: DJ DFO and MC Devin Smith, 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.

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

SUNDAY, 11/27

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: Grooveshine, 2 p.m.

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

Margarita Villa: Los Amigos, 5-8 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Shay Moulder, 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.

Strey Cellars: Bad Habit Live, 12-5 p.m.

Tony’s Pizzaria: Heart and Soul, 3-6 p.m.

The Twist on Main: Jetlemons, 12:303:30 p.m.; Austin Vallejo, 5-8 p.m.

Vaquero Y Mar: Mariachi Brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

Waterside: Teresa Russell, 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.

Winchester’s: Blown Over, 2-5 p.m.

Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Alfred Robles and Martin Moreno, 6 p.m. DJS

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

The Garage: Sunday Funk Day and Football

OTHER

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Family Night, 3-8 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 Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Drag By the She Sunday Brunch, 1 p.m.

MONDAY, 11/28

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.

Ojai Valley Brewery: Monday Night Karaoke, 7-9 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, 11/29

LIVE MUSIC

Copa Cubana: Hot Roux, 7-9 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.

Ventura Music Hall: Avi Kaplan, 8 p.m.

OTHER

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

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

Keynote Lounge: Karaoke, 9 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.

Winchester’s: Fundraiser Night for Music and Arts for Youth with Saint Pierra and friends, 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, 11/30

LIVE MUSIC

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

The Grape: Tribute to Stan Getz, 7-10 p.m.

The Manhattan: Robert Van, 6-8 p.m.

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

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

COMEDY

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

Leashless Brewing: Deece Casillas Comedy Night, 7 p.m. OTHER

Copper Blues: Copper Queen’s, 7:30 p.m.

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

Music Freqs: Adult Open Mic Night, 7 p.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. The Twist on Main: Trivia Night, 6-8 p.m. Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Open Mic with Kiana Marquez, 7 p.m.

Don’t miss Gabriel Iglesias, who headlines Oxnard’s Levity Live Comedy Club this weekend! Shows on Friday, Nov. 25, at 7 and 10 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 7 and 10 p.m.

The Grape hosts an evening of flamenco with Wendy Castellanos and Tony Ybarra on Friday, Nov. 25, 8-11 p.m. Photo by Timo Nunez