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me timbers — it’s time once again for the Best of Ventura County! Whether ye be a landlubber or a sea dog, you’ll want to come with us as we set a course for all the local treasures to be found in these pages.
These are the best of the best as told to us by you, our readers. We tallied the votes you cast in our online survey to identify your favorite businesses, organizations and individuals. From the hippest boutiques (Shopping) to the most fabulous facials (Beauty & Style) to the tastiest grub and grog (Food & Drink) and most awesome activities (Recreation) — we’ve got all this and more right here.
As always, we feature the top three vote getters in over 150 categories, compiled from responses submitted via our readers’ poll. Music venues and margaritas, surf shops and sports bars, auto dealers and family physicians, the best gyms and top hair stylists . . . our 2022 Best of Ventura County lists them all.
So please join us in raising a tankard to all the winners in these pages. Ventura County has a lot to offer, and standing out amongst so many gems is a feat worth celebrating. A toast to you as well: Our readers are our community and we are privileged to be able to deliver to you the best in news, music, art, culture and events, week after week. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your crew.
And now, mateys, ‘tis time we were off! Hop aboard as we hoist the flag, weigh anchor and begin our adventure into the 37th Annual Best of Ventura County . . . full of riches aplenty waiting to be discovered.
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September 29, 2022 — — 5 Volume 46, Issue 43 SHOPPING ......................................... 6 BEAUTY & STYLE ............................. 16 HEALTH & FITNESS 20 RECREATION .................................... 32 SERVICES ........................................ 38 FOOD & DRINK 50 ENTERTAINMENT ............................. 62 DEPARTMENTS After Dark 71 Happenings 74 Arts Listings ONLINE Surf Report 75 Classifieds 77 CONTENTS
Advertising information, call 805.648.2244 Classified Ads | Display Ads EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICE 805.648.2244 warren@vcreporter.com (Advertising) nancy@vcreporter.com (Editorial) aturrietta@timespublications.com (Classifieds) PRESIDENT Steve Strickbine VICE PRESIDENT Michael Hiatt ASSOCIATE PUBLISHERS Zac Reynolds, Ryan Brown MANAGING EDITOR Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer STAFF WRITER Alex Wilson GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Veronica Thurman, Paul Braun, Elaine Cota ADVERTISING SALES Barbara Kroon, Jon Cabreros, Denine Gentilella CLASSIFIEDS Ann Browne 37TH ANNUAL BEST OF VENTURA COUNTY! 6 16 20 32 38 50 3862
Adult Store
1ST PLACE
SALZER’S
5777 Valentine Road, Ventura 805-639-2160, www.salzers.com
READER RECOMMENDED APHRODITE’S
477 E. Main St., Ventura 805-652-0082
ROMANTIX
1120 Mercantile St., Oxnard 805-483-0222, www.romantix.com
Antique Store
1ST PLACE
TIMES REMEMBERED
467 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-3137, times-remembered.business.site
READER RECOMMENDED
VINTAGE VENTURA 2545 E. Main St., Ventura 805-667-8192
TREASURES OF OJAI
110 N. Signal St., Ojai 805-646-2852, www.treasuresofojai.com
Art Gallery
1ST PLACE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY 100 E. Main St., Ventura 805-653-0323, venturamuseum.org
READER RECOMMENDED BELL ARTS FACTORY
432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura 805-836-2787, bellartsfactory.org LATITUDES
401 E. Main St., Ventura 805-642-5257, latitudesgallery.com
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula 805-525-5554, www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
Arts & Crafts Supplies
1ST PLACE
OJAI CREATES!
606 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai 805-640-6558, ojaicreates.wordpress.com
READER RECOMMENDED
FIREFLY CERAMICS
1580 Saratoga Ave., Unit C, Ventura 805-650-1468, www.fireflyceramics.com SUPERBUZZY
1794 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-4143, www.superbuzzy.com
Auto Dealer
1ST PLACE
VENTURA TOYOTA
6360 Auto Center Drive, Ventura 805-650-0510, www.venturatoyota.com
READER RECOMMENDED KIRBY SUBARU
6404 Auto Center Drive, Ventura 855-700-9197, www.kirbysubaruofventura.com
DCH LEXUS
1640 Auto Center Drive, Oxnard 855-834-6158, www.dchlexusofoxnard.com
Bicycle Shop
1ST PLACE (TIE)
VENTURA BIKE DEPOT
239 W. Main St., Ventura 805-652-1114, www.venturabikedepot.com
TREK
4060 E. Main St., Ventura 805-416-8735, www.trekbikes.com
READER RECOMMENDED
OPEN AIR BICYCLES
2386 Main St., Ventura 805-653-1100, www.openairventura.com
BIKE HUB
154 E. Sixth St., Oxnard, 805-263-0054; 490 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-641-2665 bikeventura.org
Book Store
1ST PLACE
BANK OF BOOKS
820 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805-420-1050; 748 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-643-3154 www.bankofbooks.com
READER RECOMMENDED THE BOOKWORM
93 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo 805-482-1384
BART’S BOOKS
302 W. Matilija St., Ojai 805-646-3755, bartsbooksojai.com
Bridal Shop
1ST PLACE
BELLA MUCCI’S BRIDAL COUTURE
4221 E. Main St., Ventura 805-620-0604, www.bellamuccisbridalcouture.com
READER RECOMMENDED EVER AFTER BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
690 Walnut St., Moorpark 805-222-5112, ea-bridal.com/ ALEXIS BRIDAL
1830 Lockwood St., #104, Oxnard
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5777 VALENTINE RD/ 639-2160 /WWW.SALZERS.COM / OPEN DAILY: 11AM TO 7PM
BEST
La Catrina Folk Art 2338 E. Main St., Ventura 805-641-1850 www.facebook.com/LaCatrinaFolkArt/
When customers walk into Ventura’s La Catrina Folk Art for the first time, owner Paty Diaz says the most frequent reaction comes out in one word: “Wow.”
“That’s the first thing I hear from them. ‘Wow. I didn’t know you had this much in here,’ or ‘You have so much in this little space.’ ‘Everything is so organized. Everything seems to have its place here.’ So that’s usually what I get, a feel-good reaction,” Diaz said.
Not only is the store a colorful explosion of eye candy, it also feels like being suddenly transported south of the border. Intricately decorated sombreros compete for attention with equally vibrant pottery in shades of orange, turquoise and green.
Mexican folk art is the store’s specialty, and while many of the items are imported, others are handmade by Diaz and her family members.
“My mom sews, crochets, so she can do it all,” Diaz explained. “Her pillows and her aprons are really popular. Myself, I make jewelry and I paint. My daughter
CULTURAL, COLORFUL AND
also makes jewelry and paints. My brother does a lot of woodwork and stuff like that.”
Diaz first opened the store 14 years ago at a location in Downtown Ventura, and moved to the midtown storefront at 2338 East Main Street 11 years ago. The outside of the store is almost as colorful as the inside. There’s a mural reminiscent of the Day of the Dead holiday with a skeleton woman wearing an ornate feathered and frilly hat, while a Mexican flag and colorful apparel rustle in the breeze.
Diaz has a simple philosophy when deciding what to sell in her store. “You know, I actually pick items that I like personally. So whatever I want to see here in store, whatever I want to see and buy for myself, that’s pretty much how I pick my items. And so it’s worked out for the past 14 years. So it’s just items that I think go with my style and so people do tend to like that.”
She added that the growing popularity of Día de los Muertos celebrations among people of all cultures is part of the store’s success, with strong sales of items related to the holiday all year round. Artwork inspired by Frida Kahlo is another big seller.
According to Diaz, Mexican folk art has always been popular with people who identify with their roots here in Ventura County, but it’s become more mainstream in recent years thanks to greater representation of
Mexican culture in animated movies like 2014’s Book of Life (set in a Mexican town during Day of the Dead festivities) and the 2017 Academy Award-winning Pixar production Coco , which also won praise for its depiction of Mexican culture.
While La Catrina Folk Art does its part in celebrating and spreading Mexican culture, the thing that seems to
appeal to all people is how fun the items are, Diaz said.
“I think it’s just very happy. People come in here and, you know, it puts a smile on their face,” Diaz said. “Everything’s so colorful and happy and vibrant. So I think it’s for everyone.”
By shopping and donating to Goodwill, you support programs aimed to provide the tools, training, and support needed to change the lives of Veterans, youth, persons with disabilities, long-term unemployed, and formerly justice involved individuals. Goodwill provides no-cost employment services and career guidance to people with barriers to employment to help them re-enter and succeed in the workplace to gain independence and self-sufficiency. For more information, visit www.goodwillvsb.org or call (805) 981-0130. Visit our Downtown Ventura Store today!
– Alex Wilson
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Dive Shop
1ST PLACE
VENTURA DIVE & SPORT 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura 805-650-6500, www.venturadive.com
READER RECOMMENDED
BLUE TUNA SPEARFISHING 1302 Tower Square #4, Ventura 805-826-3483, bluetunaspearfishing.com
CHANNEL ISLANDS SCUBA 1348 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks 805-230-9995, cisdivers.com
Eco Friendly Business
1ST PLACE
THE REFILL SHOPPE 363 E. Main St., Ventura 805-765-9135, www.therefillshoppe.com
READER RECOMMENDED SANTA PAULA TRADING CO.
848 E. Main St., Santa Paula 805-317-4228, www.santapaulatrading.com
ABEDNEGO BOOK SHOPPE 2682 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-9350, www.facebook. com/abednegobooks
Florist
1ST PLACE
YAMAGUCHI FLOWERS 18814 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Paula 805-525-9268
READER RECOMMENDED
MOM AND POP FLOWER SHOP 3051 E. Main St., Ventura 805-653-6929, www.momandpopflowershop.biz
SWEET PEAS FLOWERS AND GIFTS 2855 Johnson Drive, Ventura 805-644-9992, www.sweetpeaflowersandgifts. net
Gift Shop
1ST PLACE SALZER’S
5777 Valentine Road, Ventura 805-639-2160, www.salzers.com
READER RECOMMENDED
B ON MAIN
446 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-9309, www.bonmain.com
PLUM GIFT BOUTIQUE 466 E. Main St., Ventura 805-641-0113, www.shopplumgifts.com
Home Furnishings
1ST PLACE
FOR YOUR HOME FURNITURE
443 E. Main St., Ventura 805-641-1919, www.fyhfurn.com
READER RECOMMENDED COUCH POTATO
2304 E. Main St., Ventura 805-641-1612, coachpotatofutons.com
LYNN’S CONSIGNMENTS
1975 E. Main St., Ventura 805-628-3289, venturaconsignments.com
Hot Tub/Swim Spa Dealership
1ST PLACE
COASTAL SOFTUB AND SPA-WAREHOUSE
6019 Olivas Park Dr. A, Ventura 805-654-9000, www.spa-warehouse.com
READER RECOMMENDED
OJAI POOL STORE
510 W. El Roblar Dr., Ojai 805-640-1288, californianaturalpools.com
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HOTSPRING SPA AND PATIO
2901 E. Main St., Ventura 805-650-7727, www.hotspringspaandpatio.com
Jeweler
1ST PLACE
FOX FINE JEWELRY
560 E. Main St., Ventura 805-652-1800, foxfinejewelry.com
READER RECOMMENDED
GEORGE THOMPSON DIAMOND CO.
390 W. Ventura Blvd., Suite D, Camarillo 805-388-5750, www.georgethompson.com
BETTY BELTS
12 N. Fir St., Ventura 805-648-6997, www.bettybelts.com
Lingerie
1ST PLACE
APHRODITE’S
477 E. Main St., Ventura
805-652-0082, aphroditesonline.com
READER RECOMMENDED TRYSTOLOGY
588 E. Main St., Ventura 888-801-8952, www.trystology.com
OJAI LINGERIE 805-619-9444, ojailingerie.com
Marijuana Dispensary
1ST PLACE
WHEELHOUSE
521 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Suite 1, Port Hueneme 805-382-0420, www.wheelhouseph.com
READER RECOMMENDED SAFEPORT
353 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard 805-843-3131, safeportcannabis.com
SKUNKMASTERS
233 E. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme 805-953-9174, skunkmasters805.com
OJAI GREENS
410 Bryant Circle, Unit B, Ojai 805-646-4420, ojaigreens.com
Musical Instruments
1ST PLACE
HENSON’S MUSIC CENTER 301 S. A St., Oxnard 805-486-8742, www.hensonsmusic.net
READER RECOMMENDED
GUITAR PLANET
1822 E. Main St., Ventura 805-648-4633, www.guitarplanet.us
GUITAR 48
600 E. Main St., Ventura 805-628-9540, guitar48.com
Nursery
1ST PLACE
GREEN THUMB 1899 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura 805-642-8517, www.greenthumb.com
READER RECOMMENDED YAMAGUCHI FLOWERS 18814 E. Telegraph Road,
Santa Paula 805-525-9268
VENTURA CACTUS & SUCCULENTS 1166 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura 805-755-5119
Pawn Shop
1ST PLACE PAWN SHOP OF VENTURA 2016 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-641-9445
READER RECOMMENDED PAWN DOG JEWELRY AND LOAN 1828 Saviers Road, Oxnard 805-486-4827
OLDE TOWN JEWELRY AND LOAN 3980 Market St., Ventura 805-641-2274
Pet Store
1ST PLACE
THE WHARF 980 E. Front St., Ventura 805-648-5037, store.thewharfonline.com
READER RECOMMENDED VENTURA PET BARN
3203 E. Main St., Ventura 805-654-0345, venturapetbarn.com
PETROPOLIS
5800 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 144, Camarillo 805-482-9121, www.petropoliscamarillo.com
Record Store
1ST PLACE
SALZER’S
5777 Valentine Road, Ventura 805-639-2160, www.salzers.com
READER RECOMMENDED
JOCKAMO RECORDS
522 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura 805-667-8178
RECORD OUTLET
1489 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Unit 1, Thousand Oaks 805-371-0574, www.recordoutlet.com
Shoe Store
1ST PLACE
THE WHARF
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SHOPPING continued from page 11 Voted #1 Book Store for 19 years! A World Famous Bookstore Closing Sale Bank of Books - 748 E. Main, Ventura Visit our other two locations: Abednego Book Shopp e- 2682 E. Main, Ventura Bank of Book s- 820 E. Main, Santa Paula Our bookstores with New books, Rare books, and Used books Visit our web site www.bankofbooks.net 60-90% OFF Anthony Hopkins wrote “best bookstore I have ever been in, and I am a book geek”. “We are grateful to have served you these years at Bank of Books Ventura, sadly the rent increase is forcing us to close” -Clarey Rudd 60 YRS ROOTED IN VENTURA’S HISTORY Sale ends October 31, 2022. Bella Mucci’s Bridal Couture Where Dreams Become Reality Private fittings by appointment 805-620-0604 bellamuccisbridalcouture.com 4221 E. Main St., Suite B VENTURA, CALIFORNIA Voted #1 Best Bridal Shop Photograpohy by Kimberlee Miller Bouquet by Passion Flowers Gown by Allure Bridals Continued on Page 14
301 South A Street Oxnard, CA 805.486.8742 Thank you! Celebrating 70 Years and 3 Generations of musical memories in Ventura County!VIVALAMUSIC! #1 Music Store AD PROOF Client: Refill Shoppe, The Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244 Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, AD WILL RUN AS IS. If this proof meets your approval on the 1st proof, check off “FINAL PROOF (APPROVED)” box, date and sign at the bottom ISSUE: 9/16/21 Date:DEADLINE FOR AD CHANGES IS 12:00 NOON NOTICE: PLEASE FAX THIS PROOF TO (805) 648-2245 ASAP
980 E. Front St., Ventura 805-648-5037, store.thewharfonline.com
READER RECOMMENDED BIRKENSTOCK FOOTPRINTS
OF VENTURA 518 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura 805-643-7043
DECKERS
4115 E. Main St., Ventura 805-728-1660, @deckers_ventura_outlet
Shopping District
1ST PLACE
DOWNTOWN VENTURA downtownventura.org
READER RECOMMENDED
THE COLLECTION thecollectionrp.com
CAMARILLO PREMIUM OUTLETS www.premiumoutlets.com/ outlet/camarillo
THE OAKS www.shoptheoaksmall.com
Skateboard Shop
1ST PLACE
FIVE POINTS SKATE SHOP 2787 E. Main St., Ventura 805-652-1432, five-pointsskate-snowboards.business.site
READER RECOMMENDED REVOLUTION BOARD COMPANY 2235 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1288; 819 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-667-8822 revosurf.com
MOMENTUM RIDE SHOP
461 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme 805-985-4929, momentumrideshop.com
Smoke Shop
1ST PLACE
SALZER’S 5777 Valentine Road, Ventura 805-639-2160, www.salzers. com
READER RECOMMENDED
WILD SIDE
St., Ventura, 805-652-0882; www.smokepipeshops.com/ wild-side-ventura/ SAM’S SMOKE SHOP 881 E. Main St., Ventura 805-667-9262
Surf Shop
1ST PLACE
VENTURA SURF SHOP 88 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-643-1062, shopvss.com
READER RECOMMENDED REVOLUTION BOARD COMPANY 2235 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1288; 819 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-667-8822 www.revosurf.com
ANACAPA SURF N SPORT 1055 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard 805-382-1602
Client: Rosie Lee Imports
Thrift Shop
Telephone Road, 805-671-5086
OXNARD: 130 Lombard St., 805-981-0130 gwvsb.org
READER RECOMMENDED ARC FOUNDATION THRIFT STORE
265 E. Main St., Ventura 805-485-6690, www.arcfoundationvc.org
BUFFALO EXCHANGE
532 E. Main St., Ventura 805-648-6873, www.buffaloexchange.com/ location/main-st-ventura/
Tire Store
1ST PLACE
BIG BRAND TIRE
www.americastire.com
AV TIRE SERVICE
1610 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard 805-385-1192, avtireservice.com
ASSOCIATED TIRE BRAKES AND ALIGNMENT 6353 Ventura Blvd., #26, Ventura 805-654-1355, www.associatedtires.net
Women’s Clothing
1ST PLACE
TIKI GIRL
434 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-4800, www.shoptikigirl.com
READER RECOMMENDED BUFFALO EXCHANGE
532 E. Main St., Ventura 805-648-6873, www.buffaloexchange.com
AD PROOF
Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244
Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, AD WILL RUN AS IS. If this proof meets your approval on the 1st proof, check “FINAL PROOF (APPROVED)” box, date and sign at the bottom.
2850 Johnson Dr., Suite F, Ventura, 805-644-4060; 608 E. Main
1ST PLACE GOODWILL VENTURA: 2710 E. Thompson Blvd., 805-650-9339; 404 E. Main St., 805-641-1101; 9388
531 Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, 805822-5555; 1313 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard, 805-487-7883; 3650 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-650-3290 bigbrandtire.com
BAREFOOT BOUTIQUE
NOTICE: PLEASE FAX THIS PROOF TO (805) 648-2245 ASAP
READER RECOMMENDED AMERICA’S TIRE 4640 Telephone Road, Ventura 805-639-0166,
1575 Spinnaker Drive, #106B, Ventura 805-300-6902, barefootboutique.shop
ISSUE: 9/16/21
PARKING
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673 E. Main Street, Downtown Ventura 805-643-5832 • rosieleeimports.com
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805-654-9000 6019 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 coastalsoftub.com spa-warehouse.com THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST HOT TUB/ SWIM SPA DEALERSHIP
Barber Shop
1ST PLACE
ROYAL BARBERSHOP
2785 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-667-9121, www.royalbarbershopventura.com
READER RECOMMENDED
1927 BARBER SHOP AND SHAVE
1927 E. Main St., Ventura 805-667-9177, www.1927barbershop.com
VENTURA BARBER CO. 2040 E. Main St., Unit C, Ventura, 805-628-3624, www.instagram.com/venturabarberco/ Children’s Cut
1ST PLACE
JACK N' JILL'S 1984 E. Main St., Ventura 805-648-1976, www.jacknjillscutsforkids.com
READER RECOMMENDED
ROYAL BARBERSHOP 2785 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-667-9121, www.royalbarbershopventura.com
SPARKLES AND SPIKES 215 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks 805-379-5379, www.sparklesandspikes.com
Day Spa (non medical)
1ST PLACE
COASTAL SKIN CARE DAY SPA
428 Poli St., Suite 2C, Ventura 805-641-2345, www.coastalskincare.net
READER RECOMMENDED
MICHAEL KELLY SALON & DAY SPA 1895 E. Main St., Ventura 805-648-7743, www.michaelkelleysalon.com
PURE SKIN WELLNESS SPA 4478 Market St., Ventura 805-258-1830, pureskinwellnessspa.vpweb.com
Facial
1ST PLACE (TIE)
VENTURA SKIN CARE 1363 Donlon St., #17, Ventura 818-451-3399
COASTAL SKIN CARE DAY SPA
428 Poli St., Suite 2C, Ventura 805-641-2345, www.coastalskincare.net
READER RECOMMENDED
SKIN MAGICIAN
451 E. Main St., Ventura www.skinmagician.com
MIDTOWN BEAUTY CO. 3400 Loma Vista Road, Suite 9, Ventura 805-225-4484, midtownbeautyco.com
Hair Colorist
1ST PLACE
KAYLA JESU, TEN DASH ONE
390 S. Mills Road, Suite C, Ventura 805-477-9858, www.tendashone.com
READER RECOMMENDED
TAYLOR YOUNG, THE COLOR BAR
418 E. Main St., Ventura www.thecolorbarventura.com
TARA KELSEY WELLMAN, KINSHOPPE SALON 2171 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-641-2171, www.kinshoppe.com
Hair Salon
1ST PLACE
TEN DASH ONE
390 S. Mills Road, Suite C, Ventura 805-477-9858, www.tendashone.com
READER RECOMMENDED
KINSHOPPE SALON
2171 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-641-2171, www.kinshoppe.com
TUPELO HONEY 1987 E. Main St., Suit A, Ventura 805-628-3075, www.facebook.com/ tupelohoneysalonventura/
Hair Stylist
1ST PLACE
CRYSTAL PEREZ
READER RECOMMENDED
TARA KELSEY WELLMAN, KINSHOPPE SALON
2171 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-641-2171, www.kinshoppe.com
APRIL PANIAGUA, PINS SALON 1944 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo 805-702-4165, pinssalon.glossgenius.com
Makeup Artist
1ST PLACE
MARIJANE MARIE 805-794-1299, www.marijanemarie.com
READER RECOMMENDED
GLORY MUNOZ 808-439-2636, venturaweddingmakeup.com
JESSIE JANE
1629 E. Main St., Ventura 805-612-4566, www.jessiejanepm.com
Medi-Spa
1ST PLACE
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Ventura’s New Favorite Salon The Color Bar 418 E. Main Street (820) 234-8649 Hairstyling • Hair Coloring Barbering • Skincare • Lashes • Brows Look and feel amazing!@thecolorbar_ventura
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Slick's Barbershop 268 Village Commons Blvd., Suite 13, Camarillo 805-479-2245
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Walking through the front door, Slick’s Barbershop feels more like a cool adult clubhouse than a typical salon. The walls are covered with gra ti-inspired artwork and pictures of celebrities from the worlds of sports and hip-hop music, creating a feeling where people want to hang out and socialize even if they don’t need a haircut.
Slick’s
Barbershop opened up on the quaint commercial street at the heart of Camarillo’s Village at the Park neighborhood just over a year ago and has already woven its way into the fabric of the community.
That’s just what co-owners Ragsdale Panopio and Adam Cowan set out to accomplish . . . particularly as they both live a short walk away and are raising kids in the neo-traditional neighborhood featuring homes with front-facing porches and columned buildings reminiscent of earlier times.
Panopio only recently started cutting hair professionally, but it started out as a hobby when he was in the sixth grade in the early 1990s, he said.
“I would do their pompadours for them and style their hair,” he recalled. “That’s where the nickname came from, ‘Slick.’ So there’s actually some history behind that.”
Panopio spent years working in the hospitality industry, including several restaurants, where he learned how to create a welcoming vibe for customers. Around the time of COVID shutdowns, he decided to go to school for barbering so he could turn his hobby into a career.
Panopio says the atmosphere they’ve created makes customers eager to return.
“They love the vibe. They love energy,” he said. “It’s very engaging. It’s very personal. They look forward to coming here.”
The business also helps Panopio promote a charity he created, the Alyssa Strong Foundation (alyssastrongfoundation.org). The foundation helps people with a rare condition called Aicardi Syndrome, which causes seizures, blindness and other developmental issues. The charity’s mission is near and dear to his heart, as one of his 8-year-old twin daughters has the condition.
Through the Alyssa Strong Foundation, Panopio aims to help other families with children living with the disease, who he hopes can learn from his experience and positive outlook.
“There’s so much traumatic stu that gets involved in raising a child that needs complete and full assistance,” he said. “We’re building that platform for them to at least have a resource to reach out, and share the wealth of knowledge that we’ve learned over the last eight years.”
Together, Panopio and Cowan have breathed even more vitality into Village at the Park’s commercial area by bringing in a co eehouse called Common Perk. It opened about a month ago, just a few doors down from the barbershop. In addition to co ee drinks and fresh mu ns, the menu includes gourmet o erings like the Fig and Goat Cheese Toast with housemade g and rosemary jam, warm goat cheese, fresh pear, arugula and white tru e oil.
Cowan said it’s been fantastic getting to know custom-
ers through both community-oriented businesses.
“People love coming in and talking to their neighbors. They love that we’re doing things that are a little bit more elevated, a little bit di erent than the Starbucks experience or Supercuts, whatever it may be,” Cowan said. “They love the local feel and they love the fact that we’re present in the businesses and willing to take that feedback and have those one-on-one conversations.”
– Alex Wilson
Slick's co-owners Adam Cowan (left) and Ragsdale Panopia with Cowan's son Elijah, age 2. Photo by Alex Wilson
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SUGARBUG DENTAL
480 S Victoria Ave., Suite D, Oxnard 805-985-2400, www.sugarbugdental.com CHILDREN’S DENTAL GROUP 5101 Telegraph Road, Suite 104, Ventura 805-765-6448, www.spaceshipdentist.com
Chiropractor
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Cosmetic Surgeon
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ADRIENNE LARA, M.D. 1801 Solar Drive, #155, Oxnard 805-220-9779, www.celebratingwomencenter.com
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WILLIAM STARR, M.D. 3291 Loma Vista Road, #3, Ventura 805-652-6201, www.anacapasurgical.com/project/dr-starr/ MICHAEL PICKART, M.D. 3438 Loma Vista Road, Ventura 805-232-5688, www.pickartplasticsurgery.com
Dentist
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GOLDENBERG FAMILY DENTISTRY
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DRS. KROLL: VENTURA FAMILY, COSMETIC AND IMPLANT DENTIST
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Dermatologist
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PETER KARLSBERG, M.D.
1190 S. Victoria Ave., #300, Ventura 805-202-4637, www.venturadermarts.com
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ROSS KAPLAN, M.D.
3615 Las Posas Road, Suite F-100, Camarillo 805-484-2813, www.coastal-dermatology.com
JILL S. MINES, M.D.
3901 Las Posas Road, #108, Camarillo 805-484-3331
Family Physician
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CAROLYN CHASE, M. D.
PRIMARY MEDICAL 2953 Telegraph Road, Ventura 805-652-5252, www.primarymedical.net
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DEAN SMITH, M.D.
2755 Loma Vista Road, Ventura 805-477-9922
EDWARD BANMAN, M.D.
PRIMARY MEDICAL
2772 Johnson Drive, Suite 200, 805-6421430; 3555 Loma Vista Road, Suite 110, 805-653-0303
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GRASSROOTS YOGA
2280 E. Main St., Suite B, Ventura 805-628-3676, www.grassrootsyogaventura.com
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FITZONE
4756 Telephone Road #3, Ventura
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This year’s symposium will be happening in person and will feature two expert panels with a robust Q&A session, exhibitor booths from local vendors, complimentary chair massages and bone density testing, and a catered lunch.
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BEST OPTION FOR WELLNESS WHILE YOU WORK
Jacqui
Burge charted an unusual path to success in the yoga business. She was the lead singer in an all-girl punk rock band during the early 1990s that toured with Nirvana and Sonic Youth. She said the unhealthy lifestyle from being on the road with her band STP took its toll and she decided to take up yoga in the mid-’90s.
“You’re either going to turn it around or you’re not go ing to live very healthily,” Burge said. “And so I chose to just really explore movement and meditation and improving my health and wellbeing as a lifestyle and then chose to share that with other people.”
After moving to Ojai in 2003, Burge got a job teaching yoga to workers at the corporate offices of online learning company Linda.com (now known as Linkedin Learning). The only problem with the in-person classes was that hardly anybody came because they were so busy that they worked through their breaks and lunches. She saw the need for some sort of alternative.
“Because we were an online learning business, I said, ‘okay, what if I just teach it online, and then broadcast it to all the employees in their global offices?’ And I did a 15-minute session that was packed,” she recalled.
After seeing the success of her online yoga classes,
Burge decided to leave the corporate world behind and in 2015 launched her own online yoga business geared toward office workers (remote or otherwise) called Desk Yogi. In addition to yoga classes the website also offers cardio workouts, stress-reducing breathing techniques, healthy eating advice and meditation.
Today, her online yoga classes are popular with peo ple working from home, although sometimes companies purchase subscriptions for all their workers. She recently gained a new client with 400 people working in home offices across the country.
“They wanted a way to do exercise breaks together because they’re feeling so separated,” she said.
How does taking a little yoga break at work help people?
“They feel energized,” she said. “More productive and more present with the work they’re doing. Just taking a quick little break just makes a big impact. Mainly the big feedback I get is ‘I felt more awake, I felt more alive, more available.’”
In addition to Desk Yogi, Burge owns a brick-andmortar yoga studio in downtown Ojai called Move Sanctuary that opened in a new location at 306 East Matilija Street last October. Giving back to the commu nity through charitable donations is one of her main business goals, and she provides free space for Help of Ojai’s senior yoga classes. Other charities that receive
regular donations include the Ojai Raptor Center and the Ojai Land Conservancy.
“Because we feel like this is a really strong community and it’s given to myself and the other teachers just so much back to us. We really wanted to make it one of our main missions to give back to local charities. I don’t think we’d even be doing the studio if that wasn’t the main driver,” she said.
Whether people take her classes online or in per
son, an overall goal of her wellness mission is helping people form connections with others.
“We really are just trying to create community, whether it’s online or in person,” Burge explained. “We really just want people to get together and gather. I think that’s where people feel connected and that’s where people really feel a sense of community. Isolation is not always the best thing.”
– Alex Wilson
Desk Yogi www.desk-yogi.com
Jacqui Burge recording a wellness video for Desk Yogi. Photo submitted
September 29, 2022 — — 23
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VENTURA FAMILY YMCA
3760 Telegraph Road, Ventura 805-642-2131, www.ciymca.org/ locations/ventura-family-ymca
FITNESS 19
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ROSE THAI MASSAGE
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1ST PLACE
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Martial Arts Studio
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PU’U MUAY THAI 2090 E. Main St., Ventura 805-665-3311, muaythaiventura.com
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TERRY COLE, M.D. 3418 Loma Vista Road, Unit B, Ventura 805-639-9510, www.venturaobgyn.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
SRISAWAI PATTAMAKOM, M.D., IDEAL WOMEN’S HEALTH SPECIALISTS 2945 Loma Vista Road, Ventura 805-667-8003, www.idealwomens.com
DIGNITY HEALTH WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER
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1ST PLACE
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VENTURA ORTHOPEDICS
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1ST PLACE
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Bowling
1ST PLACE
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Cultural Event
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ISLAND PACKERS
3550 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard; 1691 Spinnaker Drive, #105B 805-642-1393, islandpackers.com
Golf Course
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905 Country Club Drive, Ojai 805-697-8780, www.ojaivalleyinn.com
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OLIVAS LINKS
3750 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura 805-677-6770, www.olivaslinks.com
Museum
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RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley 805-522-2977, www.reaganfoundation.org
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100 E. Main St., Ventura 805-653-0323, venturamuseum.org
CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM
3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org
Overnight Accommodations
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OJAI VALLEY INN
905 Country Club Drive, Ojai 805-697-8780, www.ojaivalleyinn.com
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CROWNE PLAZA VENTURA BEACH
450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura 805-648-2100, cpventura.com
Place To Swim
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PACIFIC OCEAN
READER RECOMMENDED VENTURA AQUATIC CENTER
901 S. Kimball Road, Ventura
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VENTURA FAMILY YMCA 3760 Telegraph Road, Ventura 805-642-2131, www.ciymca.org
Surf School
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MARY OSBORNE SURF CAMP 1225 E. Main St., Ventura 805-973-7263, www.maryosbornesurf.com
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OHANA SURF CAMP 2950 Pierpont Blvd., Ventura 805-890-8276, www.ohanasurfcamp.com
Tennis Court
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PIERPONT RACQUET CLUB
500 Sanjon Road, Ventura 805-648-5161, www.pierpontrc.com
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Dean Drive and Varsity Drive, Ventura 805-652-4550, www.cityofventura. ca.gov/219/Parks-Recreation
LIBBEY PARK
210 S. Signal St., Ojai 805-646-5581, www.ojairec.com/parks-and-facilities/cityparks/libbey-park/
Yacht Club
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CHANNEL ISLANDS YACHT CLUB
4100 Harbor Blvd., Channel Islands Harbor 805-985-2492, www.ciyc.com
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1755 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura 805-642-0426, venturayachtclub.org
PACIFIC CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB
2600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard 805-985-7292, pcyc.org
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Accountant
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BILLY A. ARNOLD, CPA 801 S. Victoria Ave., #1066, Ventura 805-642-0440
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1000 Town Center Drive, Suite 200, Oxnard 805-644-0697, www.taxwealthplan.com
FARBER HASS HURLEY, LLP. 300 E. Esplanade Drive, #1130, Oxnard 805-485-7194, www.fhhcpas.com
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Auto Body Shop
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TONY’S BODY SHOP 497 Lambert St., Oxnard 805-485-5514, tonysbodyshop.com
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WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE 6027 Ventura Blvd., Ventura 805-656-1026, www.sewilliamsautomotive.com
Car Detailer/Car Wash
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FIVE POINTS CAR WASH 2912 Telegraph Road, Ventura 805-643-7715, www.5pointscarwash.com
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WATERDROPS EXPRESS CAR WASH
301 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo, 805-384-9798; 1811 E. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard, 805-385-0033; 3680 W. Fifth St., Oxnard, 805-834-3188; 1401 W. Gonzales Road, Oxnard, 805-278-2898 waterdropscarwash.com
Child Care
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LAS POSAS CHILDREN’S CENTER Locations throughout Ventura Unified School District, 805-644-4344, www.lpcc.com
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VENTURA CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER 1110 S. Petit Ave., Ventura 805-672-0300, www.venturachildrenslc.com
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Dog Day Care
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OUR DOG HOUSE
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Dog Trainer
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GENIE TUTTLE, DOG GENIE 2255 Pleasant Valley Road, Camarillo 805-479-8900, doggenie.com
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3521 Arundell Circle, #B, Ventura 805-620-7616, venturapetwellness.com
BARB PENSKY, LAUGHING DOG INN 3362 Cajon Circle, Santa Rosa Valley 805-586-4390, www.laughingdoginn.com
STACEY AYUB, GOOD DOG! DOG TRAINING www.gooddogdogtraining805.com
Financial Institution
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VENTURA COUNTY CREDIT UNION
6026 Telephone Road, Ventura; 687 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme; 2160 Rose Ave., Oxnard; 711 Daily Drive, suite 100, Camarillo; 18 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks; 2680 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley; 510 E. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark 805-477-4000 or 805-339-0496; www.vccuonline.net
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For more than 25 years, Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families has helped give at-risk kids a brighter future. Our mission is to strengthen children, young adults and families through mental health programs and services that transform lives.
We’re thrilled to have your continued support and honored to be voted the Best Non-Profit 11 years in a row.
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www.coastalcoworkingvta.com
Frost considers herself to be a serial entrepreneur and has tried her hand at ventures involving photography, co ee, teaching art and even publishing her own memoir. But the latest business she launched with her husband Kyle is geared towards helping others succeed in their own careers.
Ceci
Coastal Coworking occupies a storefront in a cool two-story brick building at 2112 East Thompson Boulevard, a bustling commercial area in Midtown Ventura. Walking through the front door feels like an escape from the outside world.
The décor makes it feel a bit like a comfortable beach house, with ocean-inspired artwork and natural light pouring through expansive windows. Modern desks line the walls and there’s a kitchen with co ee and snacks to help fuel the tasks people are working on.
Frost said they started the business in 2019 with
a focus on helping the community.
“So we were brainstorming together for like a year and saving money and just brainstorming it like, ‘What can we do that values community, values the city and is really a gathering space,’” she said.
Coastal Coworking o ers di erent kinds of memberships depending on factors such as how much time people plan to spend working there and if they need a dedicated desk. Many pay by the month, but day passes are also available and popular with people who are just passing through the area. While coworking businesses have been increasingly popular in big cities in recent years — especially as remote work has become more prevalent — there are not many in Ventura County yet, making Coastal Coworking’s services a valuable addition to the area.
Frost said the biggest bene t for many remote workers who come to Coastal Coworking is the feeling of comradery from having other people around.
“We hear people are feeling isolated, lonely or unproductive at home,” she explained. “And so we hope that that’s what the perk is when they work here. Along with having great co ee, tea and snacks provided and the awesome atmosphere, and just a sense of productivity and connection, really.”
Events meant to foster creativity and success are also staged at Coastal Coworking, Frost said, such as an
evening where she interviewed a variety of successful business owners before an audience of about 30 people.
“Being an entrepreneur and starting a small business is not for the faint of heart, but it’s also not impossible. So I’m really, really, really passionate about people pursuing what they care about,” she said. “I’m always down to listen to people’s ideas.”
Workers at Coastal Coworking have been involved in a wide variety of elds. Lawyers, scientists, web developers and fashion designers have all utilized the space successfully.
Danny Zweier works as a writer for an educational consulting company and spent 10 years working from home. It was a combination of having a toddler at home and the added isolation of COVID that convinced him to rent space at Coastal Coworking in May 2021.
“For me, it’s very positive because it’s like a clean, quiet space I can go to that I know is kind of predictable and reliable,” he said. “Working from home is very convenient, but it’s potentially unpredictable.”
Another bene t for Zweier is the friends he’s made there. “Everyone is really friendly and it’s nice to meet other professionals in di erent elds and make connections. There are a few people I’ve gotten to know pretty well and hang out with. So it’s a social place, too.”
– Alex Wilson
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Kyle and Ceci Frost, owners of Coastal Coworking. Photo by Alex Wilson
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IRENE V. HENRY, STATE FARM 1445 Donlon St., Suite 8, Ventura 805-650-9900, irenehenry.com
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BAMIEH & DE SMETH
692 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-643-5555, www.bamiehdesmeth.com
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260 Maple Court, #221, Ventura 805-765-4969, www.stinnett-lawfirm.com
QUIRK LAW FIRM
877 S. Victoria Ave., Unit 111, Ventura 805-650-7778, www.quirklawyers.com
Mechanic
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WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE 6027 Ventura Blvd., Ventura 805-656-1026, www.sewilliamsautomotive.com
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JODI FARRELL, JODI FARRELL MUSIC STUDIO
1926 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-3103, jodifarrell.com
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CASA PACIFICA CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
1722 S. Lewis Road, Camarillo 805-366-4040, www.casapacifica.org
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4156 Southbank Road, Oxnard 805-983-7100, foodshare.com
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
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BIG BRAND TIRE AND SERVICE
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Pet Groomer
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ALOHA DOG GROOMING
1998 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-4852
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VENTURA TOWNEHOUSE 4900 Telegraph Road, Ventura
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Surfboard Shaper
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Veterinarian
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OHANA PET HOSPITAL 4547 Telephone Road, Suite A, Ventura 805-658-7387, www.ohanapethospital.com
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Bakery
1ST PLACE
BREAD BASKET
83 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo 805-482-1337, www.breadbasketcake.com
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CAFE FICELLE
2024 Ventura Blvd., Unit 110, Camarillo 805312-7155; 390 S. Mills Road, Ventura, 805-941-3444 cafeficelle.com
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
1610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite D, Thousand Oaks, 805-446-3082
1794 S. Victoria Ave., Suite A, Ventura, 805-918-4560 www.nothingbundtcakes.com Barbecue
1ST PLACE
WOOD RANCH
1101 Daily Drive, Camarillo, 805-482-1202; 540 New Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, 805-5237253; 3449 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-620-4500 woodranch.com
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MARSHALL’S BODACIOUS BBQ
6353 Ventura Blvd. #18, Ventura 805-650-0650, marshallsbodaciousbbq.com
BEST BBQ
915 E. Harvard Blvd., Santa Paula 805-229-7668, www.bestbbqsp.com
Beer Tap Selection
1ST PLACE
FLUID STATE
692 E. Main St., Ventura 805-628-3107, www.fluidstatebeer.com
READER RECOMMENDED INSTITUTION ALE COMPANY 3841 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo 805-482-3777, www.institutionales.com
BARRELHOUSE 101 545 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-643-0906, barrelhouse101.com
MADEWEST BREWING
1744 Donlon St., Ventura; 668 E. Harbor Blvd. (on Ventura Pier), Ventura 805-947-5002, madewest.com
Bloody Mary
1ST PLACE
BROPHY BROS. 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura 805-639-0865, www.brophybros.com
READER RECOMMENDED SOCIAL TAP 1105 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura 805-667-8485, socialtapeatery.com
ALOHA STEAKHOUSE
364 S. California St., Ventura 805-652-1799, www.alohasteakhouse.com
Breakfast
1ST PLACE
CAFE NOUVEAU
1497 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura 805-648-1422, www.cafenouveau.net
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EGGS ‘N’THINGS
4020 E. Main St., #B72, Ventura 805-642-3190, www.eggsnthings.net
WAYPOINT CAFE
325 Durley Ave. (at the Camarillo Airport), Camarillo 805-388-2535, thewaypointcafe.com
Brewery
1ST PLACE
TOPA TOPA
345 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-798-9079; 4880 Colt St., Ventura, 805-535-4366; 104 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-628-9255 topatopa.beer
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MADEWEST
1744 Donlon St., Ventura; 668 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura 805-947-5002, madewest.com
INSTITUTION ALE COMPANY
3841 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo 805-482-3777, www.institutionales.com
TARANTULA HILL BREWING CO. 244 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks 805-538-1191, www.tarantulahillbrewingco.com Camarillo Restaurant
1ST PLACE
TWENTY 88 2088 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo 805-388-2088, twenty88.com
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WAYPOINT CAFE
325 Durley Ave., Camarillo 805-388-2535, thewaypointcafe.com
LURE FISH HOUSE
259 W. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo 805-388-5556, lurefishhouse.com
Caterer
1ST PLACE
DJ’S CALIFORNIA CATERING 2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura 805-850-0194, www.djscatering.com
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OXNARD 2100 Saviers Rd. 111 E. Gonzales Rd. CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR 2701 Peninsula Rd. VENTURA 3940 E. Main St. 1076 E. Front St. CAMARILLO 425 Arneill Rd. THOUSAND OAKS 1416 N. Moorpark Rd. SIMI VALLEY 2408 Erringer Rd. SANTA CLARITA 23710 Valencia Blvd. CANYON COUNTRY 18417 Soledad Cyn. Rd. Call (805)385•4444 Fast delivery! • One phone number for all locations • Limited delivery area & menu RECENT AWARDS: 15 years in a row by the Ventura County Reporter 9 years by the SVC Signal • 21 years in a row VCStar Readers’ Choice Hey Ventura County, we think you’re the best too! Thank you for voting us the #1 Pizza in Ventura County for the 15th year! VC Reporter “Best Of Ventura County 2022” Readers’ Poll: #1 Best Pizza and #1 Kid Friendly Toppers is locally owned & is not a franchise. We are proud to be a part of the community we serve.
BEST PLACE FOR CHOCOLATE YOUR WAY
Top This Chocolate
1559 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 109, Ventura 805-535-4167
topthischocolate.com
Ah,
chocolate. Rich, creamy, delicious and oh, so versatile. There’s nothing quite like it.
And there’s no place to get it quite like Top This Chocolate.
The concept: Build your own candy bar, using any number of ingredients — everything from fruits and nuts to candies to cereal to savory tidbits like potato chips and crackers — to top your choice of milk, dark or white chocolate. Add a name in chocolate lettering, or include a chocolate plaque for sentiments such as “Happy Birthday” or “Congratulations!” The options are almost endless, and the results are absolutely scrumptious, thanks in no small part to the high-quality, 100% cocoa butter, Fair Trade Certified, non-GMO chocolate used by the shop.
Top This Chocolate is the concept and creation of Shana Elson, who developed the idea for a class project at USC’s Marshall School of Business.
“You had to be unique,” Elson explained. “So I thought, what about a chocolate store where you can choose your own chocolate?”
It evolved into a full-blown business when Elson won first place in the Women’s New Ventura Pitch Competition in 2014 — with a prize of $25,000. “Oh my God, I’m really going to do this!” she realized.
Elson originally offered her custom-built chocolates online, running the business out of her Los Angeles apartment. With success came the search for
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a retail space, but she struggled to find something affordable in the city. L.A.’s loss became Ventura’s gain when she located exactly what she needed at Ventura Harbor Village, opening Top This Chocolate in 2019.
Customers who enter the shop will find a large, bright, well-lit space with friendly servers, bins of fresh ingredients and vats of molten chocolate behind a long counter. While it is undeniably delightful to watch a chocolate bar, square or heart being poured, filled and decorated to order, there are plenty of other temptations on display: boxes of pre-made items (ideal for those who don’t have time to customize), chocolate-dipped pretzels, hot cocoa bombs, decorated Oreos and more. Elson recently added choc-
olate-covered and coated almonds to the menu, and she always makes sure to have something fun and creative available for every season and holiday.
Chocolate was not Elson’s first calling: She left a career as a litigator with the intention of becoming a baker and pastry chef. She never imagined that she’d relocate from metropolitan Los Angeles to a quaint seaside town. But just like one of her custom bars, the right ingredients came together, leading her to sweet success.
“I was very lucky to end up here,” Elson said. “What an amazing place to discover!”
– Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer
Build your own candy bar with milk, dark or white chocolate and any number of toppings. All photos courtesy of Shana Elson
Shana Elson, founder of Top This Chocolate.
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AD PROOF Client: Dj’s Catering Ad Executive: Barbara Kroon (805) 648-2244 Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, AD WILL RUN AS IS. If this proof meets your approval on the 1st proof, check off “FINAL PROOF (APPROVED)” box, date and sign at the bottom ISSUE: 9/16/21 Date:DEADLINE FOR AD CHANGES IS 12:00 NOON NOTICE: PLEASE FAX THIS PROOF TO (805) 648-2245 ASAP Contact Us Today! 805.850.0194 • djscaliforniacatering.com Let’s Plan It... Together Thank you for voting #1 Caterer in Ventura County YOLANDASMEXICANCAFE.COM PROUDLY SERVING VENTURA COUNTY SINCE 1982! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR VOTING FOR US: BEST MEXICAN FOOD & BEST MARGARITA! Since 1982 OXNARD 1601 S. Victoria Ave. • 805-985-1340 VENTURA 2753 E. Main St. • 805-643-2700 CAMARILLO 86 E. Daily Dr. • 805-389-9922 SIMI VALLEY 590 E. Los Angeles Ave. • 805-306-9933 MARGARITA WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU SOON.
DANNY’S DELI
3263 Telegraph Road, Ventura 805-289-9200, www.dannysdeli.com
WOOD RANCH
1101 Daily Drive, Camarillo, 805-482-1202; 540 New Los Ange les Ave., Moorpark, 805-523-7253; 3449 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-620-4500 woodranch.com
Cheap Eats
1ST PLACE
SPENCER MAKENZIE’S
311 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, 805643-8226; 806 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-643-8226 www.spencermakenzies.com
READER RECOMMENDED
SNAPPER JACK’S TACO SHACK
4850 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, 805-384-0334; 533 Main St., Ventu ra, 805-648-4555; 5100 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 805-642-5111; 604
E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks,
805-494-9777 snapperjackstacoshack.com
URBANE CAFE
4960 Telephone Road, Ventura, 805-654-1619; 1750 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard, 805-485-4200; 29145 Canwood St., Unit A-2, Agoura Hills, 818-597-9000; 1855
E. Daily Drive, Camarillo, 482-5747; 50 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, 805-496-7666; 2091 Madera Road, Simi Valley, 805-577-1000 urbanecafe.com
Chinese
1ST PLACE
PEKING INN
330 North Lantana St., #31, Camarillo 805-987-8188, pekinginnrestaurant.com
READER RECOMMENDED CHESTER’S 2216 Pickwick Drive, #6410, Camarillo 805-482-6564, www.chestersasia.com
MANDARIN HOUSE
475 W. Channel Islands Blvd.,
Port Hueneme 805-985-5955, mandarin-house-ph.square.site
Coffee Shop
1ST PLACE
SIMONE’S COFFEE AND TEA 2848 Cabrillo Drive, Ventura; 7818 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 805-659-0860 simonescoffee.com
READER RECOMMENDED PALERMO
321 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-3070, www.palermocoffee.com
SINGING SUN 1930 E. Main St., Ventura www.singingsuncoffee.com
Deli
1ST PLACE
DANNY’S DELI 3263 Telegraph Road, Ventura 805-289-9200, www.dannysdeli.com
READER RECOMMENDED OLD NEW YORK DELI AND BAKERY 4972 Verdugo Way, Camarillo 805-484-3354, oldnewyork.com
PARADISE PANTRY
222 E. Main St., Ventura 805-641-9440, www.paradisepantry.com
Dessert
1ST PLACE BREAD BASKET 83 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo 805-482-1337, www.breadbasketcake.com
READER RECOMMENDED COASTAL CONE 1583 Spinnaker Drive, #104, Ventura 805-658-2837, www.coastalcone.com
SUGAR LAB BAKE SHOP 1575 Spinnaker Drive, #105B, Ventura Harbor Village 805-765-4292, www.sugarlabbakeshop.com
Diner
1ST PLACE
TWO TREES RESTAURANT AND TAPS 7822 Telegraph Road, Ventura 805-659-3365, www.twotreesrestaurant-
antaps.com
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BUSY BEE CAFE
478 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-4864, www.busybee.cafe PETE’S BREAKFAST HOUSE 2055 E. Main St., Ventura 805-648-1130, www.petesbreakfasthouse.com
Doughnuts
1ST PLACE
ROLLING PIN
2153 Las Posas Road, Camarillo 805-482-8711, www.facebook. com/RollingPinCamarillo
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MASTER’S DONUTS
1911 N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard, 805485-9474; 440 S. Ventura Road, Oxnard, 805-240-9899; 1725 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, 805-642-8398
MISSY’S CUPCAKE CREATIONS 2950 Johnson Drive, #119, Ventura 805-382-4852
K D VILLAGE 3855 Telegraph Road, Ventura 805-644-6778,
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Fillmore Restaurant
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EL PESCADOR 1305 Ventura St., Fillmore 805-524-9999
READER RECOMMENDED AY! CHIHUAHUA
1145 W. Ventura St., Fillmore 805-524-4642
VALLARTA 563 Ventura St., Fillmore 805-524-3836
Fine Dining
1ST PLACE
LURE FISH HOUSE
259 W. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-388-5556; 60 California St., Ventura, 805-567-4400 lurefishhouse.com
READER RECOMMENDED
ALOHA STEAKHOUSE
364 S. California St., Ventura 805-652-1799, www.alohasteakhouse.com
CAFE ZACK
1095 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-643-9445, www.cafezack.com
Fish Tacos
1ST PLACE
SPENCER MAKENZIE’S 311 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, 805-643-8226; 806 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-643-8226 www.spencermakenzies.com
READER RECOMMENDED
BEACH HOUSE TACOS 668 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura 805-643-4783, www.beach-house-tacos.com
SNAPPER JACK’S TACO SHACK
4850 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, 805-3840334; 533 Main St., Ventura, 805-648-4555; 5100 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 805-642-5111; 604 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-494-9777 snapperjackstacoshack.com
Food & Drink Festival
1ST PLACE
CASA PACIFICA ANGELS WINE, FOOD & BREW FESTIVAL www.casapacifica.org/news/events/ annual_wine_food_festival
READER RECOMMENDED TEQUILA AND TACO MUSIC FESTIVAL www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com
SURF RODEO Surfrodeo.org
OJAI WINE FESTIVAL ojaiwinefestival.com
Fries
1ST PLACE
THE HABIT BURGER GRILL
1855 Daily Drive, Camarillo, 805-484-2950; 1025 Broadbeck Lane #1, Newbury Park, 805-375-9227; 2350 Vineyard Drive, Oxnard, 805-981-9919; 563 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme, 805-382-0040; 4732 Telephone Road, Ventura, 805-6761717; 487 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-667-2065 www.habitburger.com
READER RECOMMENDED FLUID STATE
692 E. Main St., Ventura 805-628-3107, www.fluidstatebeer.com
SOCIAL TAP
1105 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura 805-667-8485, socialtapeatery.com
Frozen Dessert
1ST PLACE
MCCONNELL’S FINE ICE CREAM
3241 E. Main St, Ventura 805-650-6410, www.mcconnells.com
READER RECOMMENDED COASTAL CONE
1583 Spinnaker Drive, #104, Ventura 805-658-2837, www.coastalcone.com
SURF ‘N’YOGURT 1038 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura 805-643-8808
Greek
1ST PLACE
THE GREEK MEDITERRANEAN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
1583 Spinnaker Drive, #101, Ventura 805-650-5350, www.thegreekventura.com
READER RECOMMENDED
STEPHEN’S MARKET & GRILL
2632 E. Main St., Ventura 805-648-4200, www.stephensmarketandgrill.com
GREEK HOUSE CAFE
2375 Sycamore Drive #5, Simi Valley 805-955-9899, greekhousecafe.com
Hamburger
1ST PLACE
THE HABIT BURGER GRILL
1855 Daily Drive, Camarillo, 805-484-2950; 1025 Broadbeck Lane #1, Newbury Park, 805-375-9227; 2350 Vineyard Drive, Oxnard,
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34 N. PALM ST., VENTURA, CALIFORNIA 805 | 667 | 9288 Thank you Ventura County for voting us Best Place for Craft Cocktails, Best Ventura Restaurant & Best Romantic Restaurant! thank you, Ventura County! W E A R E H O N O R E D T O H A V E Y O U R V O T E F O R B E S T W I N E R Y . . . S I X Y E A R S I N A R O W ! OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK VENTURA HARBOR VILLAGE (805) 654-8228 www.andriasseafood.com Freshest Seafood THANK YOU For Making Us Your Best Choice For Fresh Seafood Year After Year!
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READER RECOMMENDED
FINNEY’S CRAFTHOUSE AND KITCHEN 494 E. Main St., Ventura 805-628-3312, www.finneyscrafthouse.com/ventura/ BARRELHOUSE 101
545 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-643-0906, barrelhouse101.com
BLVD BURGER
2145 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo 805-389-9200, www.blvdbrgr.com
Health Food
1ST PLACE
LASSEN’S
3471 Saviers Road, Oxnard; 4071 E. Main St., Ventura; 2955 Cochran St., Suite A4, Simi Valley; 2150 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks www.lassens.com
READER RECOMMENDED
FARMER AND THE COOK
339 W. El Roblar Drive, Ojai 805-640-9608, www.farmer-and-the-cook.com
RAINBOW BRIDGE
211 E. Matilija St., Ojai 805-646-4017, rainbowbridgeojai.com
Indian
1ST PLACE
HIMALAYA
720 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-409-1041; 35 W. Main St., #A, Ventura, 805-643-0795
www.himalayacuisine.com
READER RECOMMENDED
THE TAJ CAFE
574 E. Main St., Ventura 805-652-1521, thetajcafeventura.com
THE MASALA TWIST
2810 Harbor Blvd., B1, Oxnard 805-832-4945, www.themasalatwistoxnard.com
Italian
1ST PLACE
CAFE FIORE
66 S. California St., Ventura 805-653-1266, www.cafefiore.net
READER RECOMMENDED
DOMINICK’S
477 N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard 805-483-7933, dominicksoxnard.com
OTTAVIO’S
1620 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo 805-482-3810, www.ottavio.com
Kid-Friendly
1ST PLACE
TOPPERS PIZZA 805-385-4444 or 805-495-4444: 3940 E. Main St., Ventura; 520 Arneill Road, Camarillo; 2701 Peninsula Road, Oxnard; 2100 Saviers Road, Oxnard; 111 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard; 1416 N. Moorpark Road (Conejo Valley Center), Thousand Oaks; 2408 Erringer Road, Simi Valley www.topperspizzaplace.com
READER RECOMMENDED
RINCON BREWERY
4100 Telegraph Road, Ventura 805-676-0020, www.rinconbrewery.com
BUSY BEE CAFE
478 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-4864, www.busybee.cafe
Margarita
1ST PLACE
YOLANDA’S
2753 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-643-2700; 86 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo, 805-389-9922; 1601 S. Victoria Ave. (Seabridge), Oxnard, 805-985-1340; 590 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 805-306-9933 www.yolandasmexicancafe.com
READER RECOMMENDED LIMON Y SAL
598 E. Main St., Ventura 805-628-3868, limonysalventura.com
RUMFISH Y VINO
34 N. Palm St., Ventura 805-667-9288, www.rumfishyvinoventura.com
CASA DE SORIA
1961 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-648-2083, www.casadesoria.com
Mexican
1ST PLACE
YOLANDA’S
2753 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-643-2700; 86 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo, 805-389-9922; 1601
S. Victoria Ave. (Seabridge), Oxnard, 805-9851340; 590 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 805-306-9933 www.yolandasmexicancafe.com
READER RECOMMENDED TAQUERIA TEPATITLAN
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hank TYou
VENTURA
VENTURA
CAMARILLO
OXNARD
OXNARD
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362 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura 805-653-0508, taqueriatepatitlan.com
CASA DE SORIA
1961 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-648-2083, www.casadesoria.com
Moorpark Restaurant
1ST PLACE
WOOD RANCH
540 New Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark 805-523-7253, woodranch.com
READER RECOMMENDED
CARRARA’S ITALIAN BAKERY AND EATERY
144 Los Angeles Ave., Suite 107B, Moorpark 805-552-4250, www.carraras.com
LUCKY FOOLS PUB
75 E. High Street, Moorpark 805-532-1500, www.luckyfoolspub.com
New Restaurant
1ST PLACE
BUSTERS OG BBQ AND GRILL 2855 Johnson Drive, Suite X, Ventura 805-765-4226
READER RECOMMENDED
MOONS THAI
1700 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-628-3272, moonsthaicuisine.com
YUME JAPANESE BURGER CAFE
254 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai 805-272-8963, www.yumejapaneseburger.com
Noodle House
1ST PLACE
PHO SAIGON 826 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme 805-240-9334, www.phosaigonporthueneme.com
READER RECOMMENDED
KAO RAMEN BY MAMA
573 E. Main St., Ventura 805-667-8393
LOVE PHO CAFE
341 Arneill Road, Camarillo, 805-484-1881; 2140 Newbury Road, Newbury Park, 805262-1881; 550 Collection Blvd., Suite 120, Oxnard, 805-485-1881; 191 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard, 805-919-0038 lovepho805.com
Ojai Restaurant
1ST PLACE
BOCCALI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 3277 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Ojai, 805-646-6116; 840 Ventura Ave., Oak View, 805-649-1057,
boccalis.com
READER RECOMMENDED
OJAI PIZZA COMPANY
331 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai 805-646-7878, theonlygoodpizza.com
THE RANCH HOUSE 102 Besant Road, Ojai 805-646-2360, www.theranchhouse.com
Oxnard Restaurant
1ST PLACE
MRS. OLSON’S COFFEE HUT 2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard 805-985-9151, mrsolsonscoffeehut.com
READER RECOMMENDED
DOMINICK’S
477 N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard 805-483-7933, dominicksoxnard.com
ANABA SUSHI
1171 S. Victoria Ave., Port Hueneme 805-382-1230, www.anabasushi.com
Pizza
1ST PLACE TOPPER’S 805-385-4444 or 805-495-4444: 3940 E. Main St., Ventura; 520 Arneill Road, Camarillo; 2701 Peninsula Road, Oxnard; 2100 Saviers Road, Oxnard; 111 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard; 1416 N. Moorpark Road (Conejo Valley Center), Thousand Oaks; 2408 Erringer Road, Simi Valley www.topperspizzaplace.com
READER RECOMMENDED
FLUID STATE
692 E. Main St., Ventura 805-628-3107, www.fluidstatebeer.com
PIZZA MAN DAN’S
444 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura; 1413 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura; 450 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard; 2390 Las Posas Road, Camarillo; 144 W. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark 805-658-6666, pizzamandans.com
TONY’S PIZZARIA
186 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-643-8425, www.tonyspizzaria.net
Place For Craft Cocktails
1ST PLACE
RUMFISH Y VINO
34 N. Palm St., Ventura 805-667-9288, www.rumfishyvinoventura.com
READER RECOMMENDED
VENTIKI LOUNGE AND LANAI
701 E. Main St., Ventura 805-667-8887, www.ventikiloungeandlanai.com
58 — — September 29, 2022 Fresh Juice, Smoothie, and Wheatgrass Bar
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• Las Posas & Arneil in the Village Square Center • 482-4507
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BANK OF ITALY COCKTAIL TRUST
394 E. Main St., Ventura www.bankofitalycocktails.com
Port Hueneme Restaurant
1ST PLACE
PHO SAIGON
826 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme 805-240-9334, www.phosaigonporthueneme.com
READER RECOMMENDED
CARNITAS EL BROTHER
439 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme 805-228-0912, www.carnitaselbrother.com
ROXSBURY DELI
443 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme 805-985-2504, www.roxsburygrill.com
ANABA SUSHI
1171 S. Victoria Ave., Port Hueneme 805-382-1230, www.anabasushi.com
Romantic Restaurant
1ST PLACE (TIE)
RUMFISH Y VINO 34 N. Palm St., Ventura
805-667-9288, www.rumfishyvinoventura.com
CAFE FIORE
66 S. California St., Ventura 805-653-1266, www.cafefiore.net
READER RECOMMENDED
THE RANCH HOUSE
102 Besant Road, Ojai 805-646-2360, www.theranchhouse.com
ALOHA STEAKHOUSE
364 S. California St., Ventura 805-652-1799, www.alohasteakhouse.com
Sandwich
1ST PLACE
URBANE CAFE
4960 Telephone Road, Ventura, 805-6541619; 1750 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard, 805-485-4200; 29145 Canwood St., unit A-2, Agoura Hills, 818-597-9000; 1855 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo, 482-5747; 50 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, 805-496-7666; 2091 Madera Road, Simi Valley, 805-577-1000 urbanecafe.com
READER RECOMMENDED
VENTURA SANDWICH CO. 2700 Loma Vista Road, Ventura 805-641-1915,
www.venturasandwichcompany.com
DANNY’S DELI
3263 Telegraph Road, Ventura 805-289-9200, www.dannysdeli.com
Santa Paula Restaurant
1ST PLACE
HOZY’S GRILL
1760 Lemonwood Drive, Santa Paula 805-525-1068, www.hozysgrill.com
READER RECOMMENDED
RABALAIS’ BISTRO
861 E. Main St., Santa Paula 805-525-2109, rabalaisbistro.com
EL PESCADOR
322 S. Peck Road, Santa Paula 805-525-8846, www.elpescadorrestaurants.com
Seafood Market
1ST PLACE
ANDRIA’S
1449 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura 805-654-0546, www.andriasseafood.com
READER RECOMMENDED
FISHERMEN’S CATCH
1185 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard 805-985-6200, www.fishermenscatch.com
OCEAN PRIDE
2894 Bunsen Ave., Ventura 805-644-4310, oceanprideofventura.com
Seafood Restaurant
1ST PLACE
LURE
259 W. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-3885556; 60 California St., Ventura, 805-567-4400 lurefishhouse.com
READER RECOMMENDED
ANDRIA’S
1449 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura 805-654-0546, www.andriasseafood.com
BROPHY BROS.
1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura 805-639-0865, www.brophybros.com
Simi Valley Restaurant
1ST PLACE
THE JUNKYARD CAFE
2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley 805-520-5865, www.thejunkyardcafe.com
READER RECOMMENDED RED’S BARBECUE AND GRILLERY
3090 Cochran St., Simi Valley 805-581-9076, redsbbqsimi.com
GREEK HOUSE CAFE
2375 Sycamore Drive #5, Simi Valley 805-955-9899, greekhousecafe.com
Smoothie
1ST PLACE
BLENDERS IN THE GRASS
607 E. Main St., Suite B, Ventura, 805-641-0916; 488 S. Mills Road, Ventura, 805-642-4557; 2508 Las Posas Road (Camaril lo Village Square), Camarillo, 805-482-4507; 1225 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, 805-985-0380; 1740 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard, 805-2781150 www.drinkblenders.com
READER RECOMMENDED HARVEST CAFE
175 S. Ventura Ave., Ventura 805-667-8386, www.harvestcafeventura.com
NATURE’S GRILL
566 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-7855, www.naturesgrillventura.com
Specialty Food Store
1ST PLACE
LASSEN’S
3471 Saviers Road, Oxnard; 4071 E. Main St., Ventura; 2955 Cochran St., Suite A4, Simi Valley; 2150 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks www.lassens.com
READER RECOMMENDED
PARADISE PANTRY
222 E. Main St., Ventura 805-641-9440, www.paradisepantry.com
SPICE-TOPIA
576 E. Main St., Ventura 805-628-3267, www.spice-topia.com
Steakhouse
1ST PLACE
WOOD RANCH
1101 Daily Drive, Camarillo, 805-482-1202; 540 New Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, 805-523-7253; 3449 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-620-4500 woodranch.com
READER RECOMMENDED ALOHA STEAKHOUSE
364 S. California St., Ventura 805-652-1799, www.alohasteakhouse.com
PRIME
2009 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-6521055; 29020 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 818-292-5111
www.primesteakhouseventura.com
Sushi
1ST PLACE
SUMO
1730 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, 805-650-1122; 1714 Newbury Road, #C, Newbury Park, 805-
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READER RECOMMENDED
I LOVE SUSHI
5722 Telephone Road, #C-7, Ventura 805-639-4009, www.ilovesushiventura.com
ANABA SUSHI
1171 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard 805-382-1230, www.anabasushi.com
Tacos
1ST PLACE
SNAPPER JACK’S TACO SHACK
4850 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, 805-384-0334; 533 Main St., Ventura, 805-648-4555; 5100 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 805-642-5111; 604 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-494-9777 snapperjackstacoshack.com
READER RECOMMENDED
SPENCER MAKENZIE’S
311 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, 805-643-8226; 806 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-643-8226 www.spencermakenzies.com
BEACH HOUSE TACOS
668 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura
805-643-4783, www.beach-house-tacos.com
Thai
1ST PLACE
RICE BY MAMA
419 E. Main St., Ventura 805-641-0238
READER RECOMMENDED SAWASDEE THAI
2887 Johnson Drive, #A, Ventura 805-642-8879, www.sawasdee-thaicuisine.com
JASMINE THAI
1145 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura 805-658-4861, www.jasminethaifusion.com
Thousand Oaks Restaurant
1ST PLACE
TARANTULA HILL BREWING CO.
244 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks 805-538-1191, tarantulahillbrewingco.com
READER RECOMMENDED
HIMALAYA
720 Thousand Oaks Blvd.,
Thousand Oaks 805-409-1041, www.himalayacuisine.com
MOQUECA
1610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks 805-230-3585, www.moquecarestaurant.com
Vegan Options
1ST PLACE
NATURE’S GRILL 566 E. Main St., Ventura 805-643-7855, www.naturesgrillventura.com
READER RECOMMENDED
FATTY VEGAN
325 Borchard Drive, Ventura 805-340-4966, fatty-vegan805.square.site
HARVEST CAFE
175 S. Ventura Ave., Ventura 805-667-8386, www.harvestcafeventura.com
Vegetarian
1ST PLACE
NATURE’S GRILL
566 E. Main St., Ventura
805-643-7855, www.naturesgrillventura.com
READER RECOMMENDED
HARVEST CAFE
175 S. Ventura Ave., Ventura 805-667-8386, www.harvestcafeventura.com
FARMER AND THE COOK
339 W. El Roblar Drive, Ojai 805-640-9608, www.farmer-and-the-cook.com
Ventura Restaurant
1ST PLACE
RUMFISH Y VINO
34 N. Palm St., Ventura 805-667-9288, www.rumfishyvinoventura.com
READER RECOMMENDED
LURE
259 W. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-388-5556; 60 California St., Ventura, 805-567-4400 lurefishhouse.com
CAFE NOUVEAU
1497 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura 805-648-1422, www.cafenouveau.net
Winery
1ST PLACE
TOPA MOUNTAIN
821 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai 805-640-1190, www.topamountainwinery.com
READER RECOMMENDED
OLD CREEK RANCH 10024 E. Old Creek Rd., Ventura 805-649-4132, oldcreekranch.com
OJAI VINEYARD
109 S. Montgomery St., Ojai 805-649-1674, www.ojaivineyard.com
Wine Tasting
1ST PLACE
THE CAVE AT VENTURA WINE CO. 4435 McGrath St., #301, Ventura thecaveventura.com
READER RECOMMENDED
TOPA MOUNTAIN
821 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai 805-640-1190, www.topamountainwinery.com
OJAI VINEYARD
109 S. Montgomery St., Ojai 805-649-1674, www.ojaivineyard.com
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566 E. Main St., Downtown Ventura • 643-7855 • www.NaturesGrillVentura.com Ono Kabab Voted BEST Vegetarian for 21 years Thank you Ventura County for your support! BEST OF WINNER Online Ordering Available!
Dive Bar
1ST PLACE
RUDDER ROOM 2929 Ocean Drive, Oxnard 805-985-6096, www.facebook.com/The-RudderRoom-250268401727/
READER RECOMMENDED SANS SOUCI COCKTAIL LOUNGE
21 S. Chestnut St., Ventura 805-643-4539, sans-lounge.edan.io
GIGI’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE 2493 Grand Ave., Ventura 805-642-2411, www.facebook.com/gigis.cocktails/
Event DJ
1ST PLACE
BRUCE BARRIOS, BRUCE BARRIOS PRODUCTIONS 805-658-7565, djbrucevarrios@aol.com www.brucebarrios.com
READER RECOMMENDED
DJ HONEY 805-625-3378 www.facebook.com/djhoneyyy/ NICK DEAN
@nick___dean 818-625-1535, djkamayo.com
Gay Bar
1ST PLACE
PADDY’S BAR AND LOUNGE
2 W. Main St., Ventura 805-652-1071, paddysventura.com
READER RECOMMENDED THE TAVERN
211 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura 805-643-3264, thetavernvta.com
Happy Hour
1ST PLACE
LURE FISH HOUSE
259 W. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-388-5556; 60 California St., Ventura, 805-567-4400 lurefishhouse.com
READER RECOMMENDED
VENTIKI LOUNGE AND LANAI
701 E. Main St., Ventura 805-667-8887, www.ventikiloungeandlanai.com
RUMFISH Y VINO
34 N. Palm St., Ventura 805-667-9288, www.rumfishyvinoventura.com
Local Band
1ST PLACE
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY www.bbvd.com
READER RECOMMENDED TERESA RUSSELL www.teresarussell.com
SOUND EFFECT soundeffect.soulsilkproductions.com
Music Festival
1ST PLACE
VENTURA MUSIC FESTIVAL venturamusicfestival.org
READER RECOMMENDED
SURF RODEO surfrodeo.org
OJAI MUSIC FESTIVAL www.ojaifestival.org
Place For Live Music
1ST PLACE
MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER 26 S. Chestnut St., Ventura 805-653-0721, www.venturatheater.net
READER RECOMMENDED
SURFER’S POINT LIVE AT VENTURA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura www.surferspointlive.com
LIBBEY BOWL
210 S. Signal St., Ojai 805-272-3881, libbeybowl.org
Radio Personality
1ST PLACE
RICO AND MAMBO Q95.9 FM
www.q959.fm/on-air/rico-and-mambo
READER RECOMMENDED
DJ WICKED KCOP 104.7 FM www.oldschool1047.com
DAVE DANIELS KHAY 100.7 FM www.khay.com/shows/morning-show/
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26-Time Winner! Bruce Barrios PRODUCTIONS 805.340.0006 | www.brucebarrios.com “Brideswillchange theirweddingdate togetBruce!” Patrick Ward - Pure Joy Catering “FromhostingtheThomasFireMusic BenefitConcert,theCasaPacifica Brew,Wine&FoodFestival,Frank Sinatra’s80thBirthdayandeventhe openingceremoniesforthe55th PresidentialInaugurationinD.C. Brucealwaysbringstheenergyto the event.” Dale Peters, - SLATE Bistro & Craft Bar BEST EVENT D.J. IN VENTURA COUNTY
THIS SUNDAY!
Known for its energized, athletic and joyous style, Parsons Dance is one of the world’s leading dance companies. This company is sure to thrill audiences with their effortless movement and stunning dancers.
OCT
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TONIGHT!
Boogaloo Assassins
Fri – Sept 30
Boogaloo Assassins are a 13-piece boogaloo, salsa and Latin Soul group from Los Angeles. Their heavy mixture of Afro-Latin rhythms, funky horn arrangements and soulful vocals are perfect dance music for a Friday night!
Chicken Wire Empire
Fri – Oct 7
Chicken Wire Empire is a progressive bluegrass band, born out of the Wisconsin Jamband scene. One the hottest bands in the regional music scene, CWE brings the foot-stomping good times to audiences of all ages.
Jontavious Willis
Sat – Oct 15
Every generation or so a young bluesman bursts onto the scene. Someone who sends a jolt through blues lovers – who has mastered the craft and has the blues deep down in his heart and soul. At the age of 24, Willis may be the one.
Ron Artis II & The Truth
Fri – Oct 21
This soulful trio from Hawaii perform funk, rock and blues with hints of that slow island groove. Playing all original music in a positive vein, they are known for their heartfelt songwriting and storytelling with powerful lyrics.
All shows at 7pm. Bring a blanket or chair, your own food and beverage and enjoy the spectacular live music outside!
Stagecoach Inn Museum Lawn 51 South Ventu Park Rd. • Newbury Park
TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT:
ticketmaster.comBAPACThousandOaks.com
All events will be subject to State, County, and other governmental agency COVID-19 pandemic mandates and regulations. Due to present circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the event status is subject to change.
“This is a ‘dance your heart out’ (at all times, no excuses) kind of enterprise”
— The New York Times
2 7PM
Radio Station
1ST PLACE 100.7 KHAY FM www.khay.com
READER RECOMMENDED 95.1 KBBY FM www.951kbby.com 88.3 KCLU FM www.kclu.org
Recording Studio
1ST PLACE
MUSIC FREQS 2180 Pickwick Drive, Camarillo 805-322-4496, www.musicfreqs.com
READER RECOMMENDED
CASTAWAY 7 STUDIOS 4737 Ortega St., Ventura 805-654-8273, www.castaway7.com
MOUNTAIN DOG MUSICWORKS 485 N. Ventura Ave., Oak View 805-649-8500, www.mountaindogmusic.com
Sports Bar
1ST PLACE
CRONIES SPORTS GRILL 2855 Johnson Drive, Ventura 805-650-6026, cronies.com
READER RECOMMENDED
SOCIAL TAP 1105 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura 805-667-8485, socialtapeatery.com
VICTORIA PUB AND GRILL
1413 S. Victoria Ave., Suite F, Ventura 805-650-0060, www.victoriapubandgrill.com
Theater Company
1ST PLACE
RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY 1006 E. Main St., Ventura 805-667-2900, rubicontheatre.org
READER RECOMMENDED VENTURA IMPROV COMPANY venturaimprov.com
SANTA PAULA THEATER CENTER 125 South 7th St., Santa Paula 805-525-4645, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org
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THURSDAY, 9/29
LIVE MUSIC
Boatyard Pub: Bluegrass Thursday Deer Lodge: Cate Le Bon with A. Savage (Parquet Courts), 7 p.m. H
The Grape: Tom Etchart and Friends, 5-7 p.m.; Tribute to the Greats Show, 8-11 p.m.
Leashless Brewing: Anna Vera, 6:30 p.m.
Tony’s Pizzaria: Reggae Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Twist on Main: L.A. Jazz Connection, 6:308:30 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Too Many Zooz with Cameron Graves and Dante Elephante, 8 p.m. H
Winchester’s: James Bros, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
COMEDY
Levity Live Comedy Club: Artie Lopez, 7:30 p.m.
The Manhattan: Comedy Night, 6-9 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: VC Dart League, 4-10 p.m.
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.
PENN & TELLER
PARTY
Magic’s legendary duo continue to defy labels – and at times physics and good taste – by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy.
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The Manhattan: Trivia night, 7 p.m.
Music Freqs: Student Jam Night (Blondie, “Rapture”), 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.
Ventura Theater: Max and Iggor Cavalera Return: Beneath Arise, 7-11 p.m.
FRIDAY, 9/30
LIVE MUSIC
Bank of America Performing Arts Center: Benise, 8 p.m. H
Black Angus: Square Cow Live Series, 7-10 p.m.
Cantara Cellars: Ignition Unplugged, 7-10 p.m.
The Canyon: Bruno and the Hooligans (Bruno Mars tribute), 8 p.m.
Four Brix Winery: Caught Red Handed, 6-8:30 p.m.
The Garage: Jacob and the Good Vibes, 8-11 p.m.
The Grape: Fred Kaplan Band (West Coast swing), 5-7 p.m.; Plotz!, 8-11 p.m. H
Leashless Brewing: Mike Beers, 7 p.m.
Libbey Bowl: Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bishop, 7 p.m. H
The Manhattan: Tour Support, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Margarita Villa: Red Rhythm, 7-10 p.m.
NAMBA Performing Arts Space: Mark Hummel and RJ Mischo, 7 p.m.
The Deer Lodge welcomes Cate Le Bon on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. The Welsh singer is joined by A. Savage.
Photo by H. Hawkline
Puddles Pity Party, the sad clown with the golden voice, brings his solo show to the Scherr Forum. Featuring indelible and heart-wrenching interpretations of classics by Bowie, Cheap Trick, Queen, Johnny Cash and the Pixies.
FRI OCT 14 7:30PM
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All events will be subject to State, County, and other governmental agency COVID-19 pandemic mandates and regulations. Due to present circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the event status is subject to change.
Silversun Pickups returns to Ventura Theater on Sunday, Oct. 2, 8-11:30 p.m. Opening the show will be Eliza and the Delusionals.
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Ojai Underground Exchange: Plus One, 7 p.m.
Ojai Valley Brewery: The Remedies, 7-9 p.m.
The Raven Tavern: Acoustic DNA, 8 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley; Cochran): Whole Lotta Rosies and Aero Rocks, 8:15-11:15 p.m.
Stagecoach Museum Lawn: Boogaloo Assassins, 7 p.m. H
Starborn Wellness Concert Hall: Bill Cunliffe with Joe La Barbera and Mike Gurrola, 7 p.m. H
The Twist on Main: Davey Miller and Friends, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Jenn Staves and the Bluzfish, 8-11 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Latin Night (jarocho), 6-8 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Natural Science and Black Sabbatha (Rush, Black Sabbath tributes), 8 p.m.
Ventura Theater: Manchester Orchestra, 8 p.m. H
The Vine: Dianne Miller, 7-9 p.m.
Winchester’s: Debbie Davies, 7-10 p.m. H
COMEDY
BL Dancehall/Borderline: Cosmic Comedy, 7 p.m.
Levity Live Comedy Club: Taylor Williamson, 7 p.m.; Chris Estrada, 9:15 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: JJ
Whitehead, 7 p.m. DJS
Keynote Lounge: DJ Joe, 8 p.m.12 a.m.
Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean OTHER
GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Music Freqs: Student Jam Night (The White Stripes, “The Hardest Button to Button”), 7-8 p.m.
SATURDAY, 10/1
LIVE MUSIC
805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.
Cantara Cellars: Ray Jaurique and the Uptown Brothers, 6:30 p.m.
The Canyon: Leonid and friends, 8 p.m.
The Grape: Casey Abrams, 8-11 p.m. H
Leashless Brewing: FIDO, 7 p.m.
Margarita Villa: TBP, 7-10 p.m.
Ojai Underground Exchange: Sayed Sabrina, 7 p.m. H
Ojai Valley Brewery: River Ripley, 7-9 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): The Lucky Ones, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Protoje with Jesse Royal and Lila Iké, 9 p.m.
The Vine: Smitty and Julija, 7-9 p.m.
Winchester’s: Steve and Sally Williams,
2-5 p.m.
COMEDY
Levity Live Comedy Club: Chris D’Elia, 6 and 8:30 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: JJ Whitehead, 7 p.m. DJS
Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean
OTHER
BL Dancehall/Borderline: Line dancing lessons (6:30 and 7:30 p.m.) and danc ing, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Harbor Cove Cafe: Ukulele Jam with Gary Ballen and Kool Hand Ukes, 10 a.m.
SUNDAY, 10/2
LIVE MUSIC
805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.
Copa Cubana: House Arrest, 4 p.m.
Four Brix Winery: Sloan and Josh of Raw Honey Band, 1-3:30 p.m.
The Lookout: Gary Ballen, 3-6 p.m.
Margarita Villa: Doc Rogers Band, 5-8 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.
Vaquero Y Mar: Mariachi Brunch, 12-2 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Eshu Tune (Hannibal Buress), 8 p.m.
Ventura Theater: Silversun Pickups, Eliza and the Delusionals, 811:30 p.m. H
The Vine: Austin Vallejo, 2-3:30 p.m.
Winchester’s: CRV, 3-6 p.m.
Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m. DJS
Bombay: VC Day Party (DJs and out door games), 2-10 p.m. H
The Garage: Soul Sunday with DJ Also, 12-7 p.m.
OTHER
Fatty Vegan: Ska brunch, 10:30 a.m.
GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Harbor Cove Cafe: Yacht Rock Sunday
NAMBA Performing Arts Space: Songwriter’s Workshop with Gary Best, 2 p.m.
MONDAY, 10/3
OTHER
BL Dancehall/Borderline: West Coast Swing, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Paddy’s: Free pool and darts, open
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Q Club: Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.12 a.m.
TUESDAY, 10/4
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: Tribal Seeds, 7 p.m.
Ventura Theater: Marcus Mumford and Danielle Ponder, 8 p.m. H
OTHER
BL Dancehall/Borderline: Country karaoke, 7 p.m.
The Garage: Tacos and Trivia with King 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.12 a.m.
Star Lounge: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.
The Vine: Tuesday Night Trivia, 7-8:30 p.m.
Winchester’s: Open Mic Night with Jenna Rose, 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 10/5
LIVE MUSIC
The Canyon: Country Night, 7 p.m.
The Garage: Blue Wednesdays Live Blues, 7-10 p.m.
The Lookout: Tommy Foytek’s Variety Show, 7-10 p.m.
The Six Social House: Wicked Wednesdays with Bone Maggot, 7 p.m. H
Surfside Seafood: Teresa Russell, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Americana and Whiskey Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Tribal Me Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Bad Suns and Last Dinosaurs, 7 p.m.
Ventura Theater: Apocalyptica, 8 p.m. COMEDY
GiGi’s: Comedy Night with Artie Lopez, 8 p.m.
OTHER
Keynote Lounge: Karaoke with KJ Pistolero, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Paddy’s: Paddy’s: Be the Star Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.
Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.
Brasshouse trio Too Many Zooz makes its Ventura debut on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. at Ventura Music Hall. The band is joined by Cameron Graves and Dante Elephante.
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TOArts presents the dynamic Boogaloo Assassins at the Stagecoach Museum Lawn on Friday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. Photo submitted
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THURSDAY
CHANNEL ISLANDS CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA | 9:30 a.m. This month we have scheduled a smocking workshop. United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. For more infor mation, email president@channelislandsega. org or visit our website at www.channelis landsega.org.
THE BINDING OF ART AND FAITH | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. In this course, we will examine the creation of art and its impact on the development of faith, religion and spir ituality; and inversely how faith, religion, and spirituality influenced art. Taught by Christine Maasdam. Part of the Fifty and Better series offered by California Lutheran University’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Courses are $40 each; two-part lectures are $15 each; fall bundle (all lectures) for $180; household fall bundle (two members of the same household) for $230. More information and registration at www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learn ing/fifty-better/ upcoming-sessions.html.
A MODERN HISTORY OF JERUSALEM | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Jerusalem has a complex history, both ancient and modern. This course will begin with World War II and trace the city’s modern history in an attempt to under stand the political forces that have shaped it. Taught by Jason Hensley. Part of the Fifty and Better series offered by California Lutheran University’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Courses are $40 each; two-part lectures are $15 each; fall bundle (all lectures) for $180; household fall bundle (two members of the same household) for $230. More informa tion and registration at www.callutheran.edu/ centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/upcom ing-sessions.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.
BIKE RIDE, FILM SCREENING AND COMMUNITY CONVERSATION | 4:45 p.m. With more and more hikers and cyclists on the trails, what are the rules for navigating one another with respect, while protecting the outdoor spaces we love? Join Ventura Land Trust for a Harmon Canyon bike ride guided by Preserve Director Dan Hulst, then gather at Patagonia headquarters for a screening of Patagonia’s new mountain bike short film North Shore Betty and a community conver sation on practices for safely sharing trails.
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Harmon Canyon Preserve, 7511 Foothill Road, Ventura. More information at www.ven turalandtrust.org/events.
EVENING MOVIE SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 | 5-7 p.m. This month we’re screening Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), featuring James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter and Idris Elba. Community Room at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.
THOUSAND OAKS CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM | 6-8 via Zoom. A community forum for the 10 candidates run ning for the Thousand Oaks City Council, hosted by Conejo Unido. Each candidate will give a prepared statement prior to a moder ated question-and-answer session. Free. More information at www.adelantecomunidad conejo.org.
FRIDAY
AMERICAN CIVICS 101+ | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. A timely six-part discus sion that provides a simple but comprehensive path to understanding what every person applying for U.S. citizenship today needs to know. Taught by Alan Perper. Part of the Fifty and Better series offered by California Lutheran University’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Courses are $40 each; two-part lec tures are $15 each; fall bundle (all lectures) for $180; household fall bundle (two members of the same household) for $230. More informa tion and registration at www.callutheran.edu/ centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/upcom ing-sessions.html.
SURVIVING THE DRY SEASON | 4 p.m. Southern California sees almost no rain for 6 months at a time, yet the plants and animals that call this area home have figured out ways to thrive in this unforgiving landscape. Join us
on a naturalist-led three-mile hike at Harmon Canyon, where we will learn about these unique adaptations, and what you can do to help wildlife thrive. Please bring water and snacks, and wear closed-toe shoes and sun protection. Harmon Canyon Preserve, 7511 Foothill Road, Ventura, www. venturalandtrust.org/survivingthedryseason.
SATURDAY
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL AT UNDERWOOD FAMILY FARMS | Through Oct. 31. We invite all to celebrate the season with us at our 25th Annual Fall Harvest Festival. Oct. 1-31, the farm transforms into a huge festi val with a corn maze, labyrinth, gourd tunnel, photo ops, pumpkin playhouse and more. Pick out a jack-o-lantern at the enormous pump kin patch! Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $14 per person, Monday-Friday; weekend tickets avail able online only. Free for children under 2; $2 discount for seniors 65+, military, veter ans and emergency first responders. Themed weekends throughout the month. Oct. 1-2: Friends of the Farm. Oct. 8-9: Farm Country. Oct. 15-16: Antique Tractors. Oct. 22-23: Wild West. Oct. 29-30: All About Pumpkins. 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark and 5696 E. Los Angeles Ave., Somis. underwoodfamily farms.com.
BACK STACKS BOOKSTORE SALE | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We have loads of fiction and non-fiction as well as children’s books. Our collection features thousands of used books from 50 cents to $2, as well as collectible books from $4 and up. Get a head start on Halloween with 50% off all mystery and hor ror books. All book sale proceeds go to support the Blanchard Community Library. Presented by the Friends of the Blanchard Community Library. 119 North Eighth St., Santa Paula; enter via the north parking lot, through the
roll-up door in the back.
BANK OF BOOKS VENTURA BOOK SIGNING | 1-3 p.m. Gosta Iwasiuk, Muses and Inspirations. Bank of Books, 748 E. Main St., Ventura, www.bankofbooks.com.
CAMARILLO READS: AUTHOR TALK WITH DUNCAN TONATIUH | 2-3 p.m. Camarillo Reads: One City, One Book is an annual city wide reading initiative to inspire community conversations. Program will be held in the Community Room and children’s author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh will join us via Zoom to discuss his picture book, Separate Is Never Equal. No registration required. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.
HISTORY PROFESSOR AND AUTHOR FRANK BARAJAS | 3 p.m. In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), the Oxnard Public Library will host his tory professor and author Frank Barajas at the Downtown Main Branch to discuss his book Mexican Americans with Moxie: A Transgenerational History of El Movimiento Chicano in Ventura County, California, 1945–1975. Downtown Branch of the Oxnard Public Library, 251 S. A St., Oxnard, www.oxnard. org/library/.
PIER UNDER THE STARS | 5-8 p.m. Enjoy an evening under the stars savoring food and beverages from a variety of local win eries, breweries, restaurants, and cafes. The event will be held just under Ventura’s historic pier alongside the Pacific Ocean. A live band, Mid Life Crisis, will be playing and a fabulous silent auction will be available for bidding fun. Guests are encouraged to dress in Hawaiian attire. The event will be a bit smaller than past years to ensure a safe and healthy evening. This is a 21 years of age or older event. Tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased
through brownpapertickets.com. Presented by Pier Into The Future, a nonprofit organiza tion that works to preserve and maintain the Ventura Pier for future generations to enjoy. More information at pierintothefuture.org/ pier-under-the-stars or call 805-804-7735.
MASTERS OF MELODY | 7:30 p.m. A mel ody leads us to the heights of bliss and the depths of despair, but what are the keys to weaving together musical notes into emotional expression? Leading American composer and double bass virtuoso Xavier Foley illuminates the process of creating melodies and demonstrating their power. Mozart’s “Jupiter Symphony” is the pinna cle of classical era melody-creating genius; the Great American Songbook and Beyond connects us to a golden era of American and Mexican songwriting. Presented by New West Symphony. $30-120. Fred Kavli Theatre of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805449-2787, www.bapacthousandoaks.com.
SUNDAY
CARPINTERIA SALT MARSH HERB WALK | 9-11 a.m. Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park, also known as El Estero, is a rare salt wetland in Southern California home to hundreds of migrating birds, exotic sharks, rays and native fish. This hike with Lanny Kaufer should coin cide with the right tide level to see marine wildlife (hopefully). No dogs or smoking. Light rain will not cancel; heavy rain will. $35/per son. Register now at HerbWalks.com or by calling 805-646-6281.
OAKTOBER | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Join the Museum of Ventura County in a celebration of oaks and native plants with Dr. David White of Once Upon a Watershed, Dave Muffly of Oaktopia, Jenn Rodriguez of Growing Works, Katie Tilford of TinyPlants, and Melina Watts, author of Tree, in partnership with Melissa Baffa of Ventura Land Trust. Feel connected to your county’s environmental community with the local leaders and creatives creating a more sustainable future. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323, venturamuseum.org/event/ oaktober/.
MONSTER STACK DRAWING FOR KIDS | 1-3 p.m. Do the Monster Stack with Art Trek teachers. For ages 5-12. Register on our online event calendar. 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 sec ond floor Tech Lab on Sundays for assistance with your tech questions. Tech Lab of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.
SILENT BOOK CLUB | 3-4 p.m. Shhh, we’re reading! Do you love the idea of a book club but hate being told what book to read? Then this is the book club for you. Bring whatever book you want and enjoy quality reading
Catch Parsons Dance at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 2, at
The Oxnard Film Society screens Mexican drama Dos Estaciones at Plaza Cinemas in Oxnard on Monday, Oct. 3, at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.
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with fellow book lovers. Everyone will have the chance to share what they are reading. Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.
PARSONS DANCE | 7 p.m. Parsons Dance is committed to building new audiences for contemporary dance by creating American works of extraordinary artistry. Parsons Dance tours nationally and internationally, including an annual season in its home community of New York City. Parsons Dance includes ten full-time dancers and maintains a repertory of more than 80 works choreographed by David Parsons. This program will include iconic pieces including Caught, The Envelope, Kind of Blue and The Road. $35-65. Fred Kavli Theatre of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-449-2787, www.bapacthousandoaks.com.
MONDAY
DOS ESTACIONES | 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Oxnard Film Society presents this 2022 drama from Mexico. An iron-willed businesswoman struggles to keep her tequila factory afloat amid a persistent plague and an unexpected flood. An award-winning film at Sundance, Outfest and IFF Boston. Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes. Not rated. In Spanish with English subtitles. $8 seniors, $11.25 general admission. Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 West Fifth St., Oxnard, www.oxnardfilmsociety.org.
TAKE AND MAKE FOR TEENS: MACAROON KEYCHAIN | 4-5:30 p.m. Stop by the Young Adult Center and pick up a take and make kit containing materials and instructions to make your own Macaroon keychain. Aimed at ages 13-18. Young Adult Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.
TUESDAY
ITALIAN BAROQUE OF BERNINI, CARAVAGGIO AND GENTILESCHI | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom and HyFlex. The Baroque art style in Italy emerges as part of the Catholic Counter-Reformation’s effort to reinspire the faithful back to the Church. Understanding the power of art, the Church began to commission grand scale works of art to communicate directly with the public. This class will give an overview of the development of this distinctive style. Taught by Katherine Zoraster. Part of the Fifty and Better series offered by California Lutheran University’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Courses are $40 each; two-part lectures are $15 each; fall bundle (all lectures) for $180; household fall bundle (two members of the same household) for $230. More information and registration at www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learn-
ing/fifty-better/upcoming-sessions.html.
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE: PRINCIPLES, IMPLICATIONS AND CHALLENGES | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. The goal of this six-week course is to present the audience with not only the most accurate scientific information, but also an explanation of how these principles come together using real-world examples and predictive computer models. Taught by Grady Hanrahan. Part of the Fifty and Better series offered by California Lutheran University’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Courses are $40 each; two-part lectures are $15 each; fall bundle (all lectures) for $180; household fall bundle (two members of the same household) for $230. More information and registration at www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/upcoming-sessions.html.
CAMARILLO READS: ART TALK | 2-3 p.m. The protagonist of The Barbarian Nurseries, our 2022 Camarillo Reads selection, attends art school and creates sculptures in her spare time. Learn to do the same by diving in with local artist BiJian Fan. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH TEEN CRAFTERNOON: VEJIGANTE MASKS | 4-5:30 p.m. Crafternoons are a series of after school crafts held in the Young Adult Center. September is Hispanic Heritage Month. For this crafternoon, we are celebrating Puerto Rico by making vejigantes, creatures that chase away evil spirits and are popular during Puerto Rico’s carnival festivals. Ages 13-18. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.
LOCAL HISTORY HAPPY HOUR WITH JOHN KRIST | 5-6 p.m. The Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula invites you to join us for the next installment of this popular series where local authors and historians sit down with The Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director Elena Brokaw to discuss their unique perspectives on our region’s history and take questions from the audience. The next episode features John Krist, author of Living Legacy: The Story of Ventura County Agriculture. Krist is also an award-winning photojournalist and former CEO of the Farm Bureau of Ventura. Copies of his book will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to the Farm Bureau Foundation and the Museum. Free for members; $10 for nonmembers in person; $5 for nonmembers on Zoom. The Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, venturamuseum.org/venue/ the-agriculture-museum-zoom/.
VC SURFRIDER MONTHLY PUBLIC CHAPTER MEETING | 6:30-8 p.m. Do you know the major cause of water pollution on
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the Central Coast? Agricultural pollution and runoff from farms and the over-application of fertilizers is the primary source of water pollution on the Central Coast. Find out how you can voice your support for improving the terms of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Board’s AG waiver to make sure all farmers are accountable for their discharges to our streams, rivers and oceans by improving the safeguards in place to protect our rivers, coastal areas, and water supplies from agricultural pollution. For questions, email bwtf@ ventura.surfrider.org. Patagonia back patio, 235 W. Santa Clara St., Ventura, ventura.surfrider.org.
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THE WRITING JOURNEY: AUTHORS DISCUSS THE WRITING AND PUBLISHING PROCESS | 4-5 p.m. Sisters in Crime is the international, inclusive community for all who enjoy reading and writing crime fiction, mystery, thrillers and suspense. A panel featuring members Mary Marks, Dorothy Howell, Judith Ayn, Lida Sideris, Matt Coyle and moderator Anne Louise Bannon will discuss the process of writing and publishing a book. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS FOR TEENS | 4-6 p.m. All skill levels are invited to jump into a campaign of D&D led by library staff. Interested in joining our adventure? Email Young Adult Librarian Luz Sandoval at lsandoval@camarillolibrary.org. For ages 13-18. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.
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THE BINDING OF ART AND FAITH | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. In this course, we will examine the creation of art and its impact on the development of faith, religion and spirituality; and inversely how faith, religion, and spirituality influenced art. Taught by Christine Maasdam. Part of the Fifty and Better series offered by California Lutheran University’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Courses are $40 each; two-part lectures are $15 each; fall bundle (all lectures) for $180; household fall bundle (two members of the same household) for $230. More information and registration at www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/upcoming-sessions.html.
A MODERN HISTORY OF JERUSALEM | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Jerusalem has a complex history, both ancient and modern. This course will begin with World War II and trace the city’s modern history in an attempt to understand the political forces that have shaped it. Taught by Jason Hensley. Part of the Fifty and Better series offered by California Lutheran University’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Courses are $40 each; two-part lectures are $15 each; fall bundle (all lectures) for $180; household fall bundle (two members of the same household) for $230. More information and registration at www.callutheran.edu/ centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/upcoming-sessions.html.
CHAIR YOGA | 3-4 p.m. Take a moment to stretch! Instructor Lisa Clements Feeney will teach chair yoga suitable for everyone. No experience needed. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.
TIS THE SEASON TO GET HIRED: A WORKSHOP SERIES FOR TEENS | 4-5:30 p.m. Do you have questions on how to develop your résumé? Our Business Services Coordinator is here to help strengthen your résumé! This series will cover steps on landing a job for the holiday season. Young Adult Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.
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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.
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
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
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 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.
GENRE: Magical Realism
Fictional Memoir
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
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
GENRE: Magical Realism Fictional Memoir
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.
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porters from throughout our region will be gathering to celebrate and uplift the momen tum we’re building together in creating a more just and sustainable region at our annual Raising Justice community building and fund raising event. We’ll be gathering in person – finally, after three long years – outside at the beautiful Olivas Adobe Historic Park in Ventura – and we can’t wait to be there with you! This year is especially important because we’ll be sharing a big, exciting announcement about the future of CAUSE. Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, causenow.org.
DINNER AT THE RANCHO | 5:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a dinner served al fresco in a commu nal, family style in the beautiful gardens of this historic ranch. The location is a virtual treasure trove of beauty, from its meandering garden paths, unusual species of plants to its majestic home and agricultural legacy. Guests will have an opportunity to talk with local farmers from whose land the food derives. Proceeds from the dinner events help Totally Local VC continue its Education Programs with students throughout the county. $165. Tickets and more information at totallylocalvc.com.
OAK PARK FIRE SAFE COUNCIL TOWN
HALL MEETING | 6-8 p.m. With California’s recent heat wave and fire season in full swing, the Oak Park Fire Safe Council’s event is a call to action for residents to learn about the spe cifics of home and defensible space hardening from experts. Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks will provide a welcome and introduction of the collaborative partners in fire preven tion. The Ventura County Fire Department will update residents on requirements for home protection against wildfires, and rep resentatives from the Santa Monica Resource Conservation District and the Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council will outline their approach to home assessments. The council will also dis cuss current projects including the Wildfire Risk Assessment and an upcoming Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Oak Park Community Center, 1000 Kanan Road, Oak Park, news. ventura.org/en/oak-park-fire-safe-council-an nounces-a-town-hall-meeting/.
AUTHOR DEBORAH HOLT LARKIN | 7 p.m. The author of A Lovely Girl: The Tragedy of Olga Duncan and the Trial of One of California’s Most Notorious Killers will be at Timbre Books to sign copies of her book. 1924 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-628-3370, timbrebooks.com.
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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.
INFORMATION ON THE HIGH SCHOOL AT MOORPARK COLLEGE | Through March 28. Students can get a head start on their future at the High School at Moorpark College. The free public school founded by Moorpark Unified School District allows students to earn their high school diploma and college credits at the same time. HSMC is located on the Moorpark College campus. High schoolers, beginning their freshman year, take both high school and college-level classes. College credits earned at HSMC are transferable to any university in the United States. The school is open to any student in Ventura or Los Angeles counties. HSMC will host in-person information nights on Nov. 1, Jan, 24 and Feb. 28. Virtual sessions are offered Nov. 29 and March 28. For more information, call Dr. Shirleen Oplustic at 805-378-6312 or soplustic@mrpk.org. More information at www.hsmc.mrpk.org.
INKTOBER FOR TEENS | Through Oct. 31. The month of October is known as Inktober, where participants draw an image every day in October based on a list of prompts. Want to participate? Stop by the Young Adult Desk and pick up an Inktober assignment. Turn in five drawings inspired by the prompts by Oct. 31 for a chance to win a prize. Young Adult Desk of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarilloli brary.org.
LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH | Through Sept. 30. September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Do you know all the benefits of having a library card? Teens can play bingo to find out! Or travel throughout the library with your library passport and discover new adven tures with your library card. Visit the second floor Reference Desk to pick up your passport. Return your completed passport by Sept. 30 for a chance to win a prize. Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.
QUILT RAFFLE | Through Oct. 15. The Ojai Valley Museum is holding a raffle for a beauti ful quilt made by the Ojai Community Quilters. Tickets are on sale now; the winner will be drawn on Ojai Day, Oct. 15. Tickets are avail able at the museum. All proceeds benefit museum programs. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805640-1390, info@OjaiValleyMuseum.org, www. ojaivalleymuseum.org.
ONGOING/ UPCOMING EVENTS
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 informa tion, 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 all-ages 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 control? Are you feeling fat? Overeaters Anonymous can help. 133 S. Laurel St., Ventura (building next to the church). For more infor mation 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 medita tion 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 clos ing meditation, 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.
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Has your normally active lifestyle been slowed down by hip or knee pain?
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Take the first step: arrange for consultation with a robotic orthopaedic surgeon at DignityHealth.org/StJohnsOrthoRobotics.
