VCReporter 10-20-22

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Blinky Hubina inducted into International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame

Shaping a legacy: Blinky Hubina inducted into hall of fame by Alex Wilson | Photos by

OPINION

Purple is the New Party: Racism comes in all colors by Paul Moomjean

State Assembly District 38: Views on gun shows, climate change illustrate differences between Bennett and Brocato State Assembly District 42: Economy and inflation focus for Irwin and Mills by Alex Wilson

Eye on the Environment: Thrift stores face challenges, Halloween provides opportunities by David Goldstein In Brief by Alex Wilson

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Altogether ooky fun: The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center by Emily Dodi

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Spooky symphony: Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra presents Nosferatu by Tim Pompey

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Tasty tradition in Santa Paula by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer

Cover: Bill “Blinky” Hubina with a board he shaped. Hubina was inducted into the International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame on Oct. 15. Photo by Cecilia Ortiz

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Purple is the New Party

Racism comes in all colors

by Paul Moomjean paulmoomjean@yahoo.com

Over the past two years our country has had a real turnaround in how we view race in our culture. While much of this has produced open conversation and started a road to better outcomes, we cannot deny that most of the finger pointing has been at older white people. What this has done is allowed other identity and racial groups to hide under the radar in their own racist behaviors and ideas, as they are considered allies, while also putting them in positions of power. The recent scandal involving Kanye West’s anti-Semitic comments is one example, and the Los Angeles City Council is another, as Latino Democrats were recorded saying vile comments about a white member’s adopted Black son. For racial wounds to heal, we must not be afraid to call racism out on both sides, as that is the only way true healing can be achieved.

For those not knowledgeable

about what happened in L.A., three city council members were recently asked to step down after their awful remarks about a colleague’s son.

Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León refused to step down, whereas former council president Nury Martinez resigned. Martinez was the council member making the most outlandish statements.

A Yahoo News story summed up the recent comments:

“In the clip, then-City Council President Nury Martinez disparaged a white council member’s Black son, using a Spanish phrase meaning ‘looks like a monkey’ and suggesting the child needed to be beaten to make him behave. She said the council member treated his son like an ‘accessory,’ and Councilmember Kevin de León later seemed to compare the council member’s handling of his child to Martinez holding a Louis Vuitton handbag.

The conversation also included Councilmember Gil Cedillo and Ron Herrera, then-president of the Los Angeles County Federation of

Labor. In the same conversation, Martinez is also heard making bigoted and crude remarks about Oaxacans, Jews and Armenians.” (“How L.A. City Hall became so corrupt: A recent history of bribes, kickbacks, scandal, leaks,” Grace Toohey, Oct. 14, 2022.)

Racism is not owned by just white males anymore. While white racism is still prevalent, and much of the anti-Latino rhetoric used by Donald Trump continues to be celebrated, if we limit ourselves to just him and his ilk, we will miss out on confronting the under-the-radar groups.

Sadly, some of the solutions are as ridiculous as the problem is horrendous.

The Guardian had a report about how white liberal women are fighting their racism with the program Race to Dinner. The program works like this: “A white woman volunteers to host a dinner in her home for seven other white women – often strangers, perhaps acquaintances. (Each dinner costs $2,500, which can be covered by a generous host or

divided among guests.) A frank discussion is led by co-founders Regina Jackson, who is black, and Saira Rao, who identifies as Indian American. They started Race to Dinner to challenge liberal white women to accept their racism, however subconscious. ‘If you did this in a conference room, they’d leave,’ Rao says. ‘But wealthy white women have been taught never to leave the dinner table.’” (“Why liberal white women pay a lot of money to learn over dinner how they’re racist,” Poppy Noor, Feb. 3, 2020.)

Recently, Kanye West wore a “White Lives Matter” shirt to a Paris fashion show, along with muckraker Candace Owens, a Black conservative. Kanye West is always up for an outlandish statement, but his recent tweets have been alarming and beyond forgivable.

West tweeted, “I’m a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE,” West tweeted on Saturday, promoting Twitter to take action the following day. “The

funny thing is I actually can’t be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda.”

None of this behavior is acceptable. But sadly, conservatives like Tucker Carlson and Owens are promoting West’s wild racism, using him as a puppet for their causes.

I’m Armenian but with strong Caucasian features. I’ve had people from multiple racial groups say awful things about Armenians, Asians, Jews and other groups, assuming I was just “another white guy” who would accept their rants. As if I was an ally to them. Well, I didn’t agree, to their surprise.

What we are seeing is racism coming from the left, the right, and in all shades. As long as we isolate racism to the image of old white men and women we will never truly heal. It’s a new frontier out there, and we must be willing to look objectively if we are to move forward morally.

VC ELECTION 2022

State Assembly District 38

Views on gun shows, climate change illustrate differences between Bennett and Brocato

by Alex Wilson

The race for the 38th Assembly District features firsttime Republican candidate Cole Brocato and Democrat Steve Bennett, who’s seeking his second term after many years on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors and Ventura City Council.

The district includes Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula and Ojai, as well as portions of Camarillo.

Brocato told the Ventura County Reporter that he understands the challenges posed by small business owners since he and his wife buy homes to renovate and sell, and he hopes to bring a “fresh perspective” to Sacramento. He said things have gotten worse in California during the time Bennett has been in office.

“We’ve got more homelessness, not less. We’ve got higher inflation, not lower. We’ve got higher gas prices. We’ve got less jobs, less affordability. My generation is leaving California. People in their 30s, people who want to start families, people who want a shot at the American dream are racing out of

here. And it’s a true shame because Ventura County is beautiful. So I think the biggest contrast is that I am a citizen candidate. I’m not a politician,” Brocato said.

Bennett told the Ventura County Reporter there are clear contrasts between his views and those of his opponent, and he believes voters appreciate his accomplishments during the decades he’s served in office. “I think there are just two things that stand out. There’s a difference between us in terms of experience, trying to get things done. You know, I have a long track record of what I would call good government legislation. And [Brocato] just doesn’t have a track record in terms of actually making government work. And the second thing is, he just represents a completely different philosophical view than I do.”

One of the issues Bennett said voters have been talking to him about on the campaign trail is his successful bill to end gun shows at the state-owned Ventura County Fairgrounds, an issue where Brocato disagrees with him.

“We in the United States have

Eye on the Environment

far more gun violence than all the other modern industrial countries in the world. And it’s not that we suddenly have so many more mentally deranged people. The difference between us and these other countries is that we have so much more access,” Bennett said. “The gun show with all of the advertisements . . . simply perpetuates the gun culture.”

Brocato said he met the owners of the gun show and believes the events should have continued at the fairgrounds. “No one goes to the gun show and leaves with a firearm. That’s a myth. It doesn’t happen. There’s a lot of good safety stuff that’s already in place. And I think that it’s an opportunity for the people that want to find out about the firearms world or want to, you know, buy knives or knick knacks or anything else. It was a revenue gainer for Ventura County. It was a business that had been around for a long time. It was very safe. It’s not like we had, you know, criminal incidents there or things like that.”

Another issue where Bennett draws a difference between himself

Thrift stores face challenges, Halloween provides opportunities

by David Goldstein

Women — still provide collection service to parts of Ventura County.

in the local stores.

and Brocato is global warming. “He doesn’t think that there’s climate change. On all of the issues that sort of flow from that, he represents that extreme on the other side. So there’s that stark contrast between the two of us on all of these things. All of those issues that are associated with climate deniers and all the other conspiracy theories that are out there.”

Brocato was asked about his views on climate change by the Ventura County Reporter, and he said that while humans are a contributing factor there are other causes such as solar flares, and not all of the scientific questions have been settled.

“I think that Steve Bennett is an alarmist,” Brocato said. “I think I’ve heard from people for several decades now that the world is going to end and that the sea levels are going to rise and all these things are

on data from careful tracking of which items sold best in stores last year.

going to happen. And I think that it’s extreme politics. When you hold the end of the world over people’s head, that’s quite the threat tactic.”

California State University Channel Islands Adjunct Professor of Political Science Tim Allison told the Ventura County Reporter that the district clearly favors any Democrat, and Bennett’s experience and name recognition clearly helps his chances for reelection.

“Steve has been a workhorse,” Allison said. “He takes on some issues that aren’t necessarily flashy, but they are important. Like his latest thing is handling water in California. Challenging issue, important issue, but not necessarily the issue that’s going to get you the excitement of the electorate.”

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shelter space funds adoption of dogs, Goodwill’s good business practices have enabled Goodwill to fund job training and placement service centers in Oxnard and Simi Valley. Goodwill serves people facing “barriers to employment,” said Cabral. This client group ranges from youth to veterans.

Buying

your Halloween costume at a thrift store has always been a great value, but this year, there are more reasons to try a thrift store first before looking elsewhere.

Thrift stores are facing challenges due to a drop in value for textiles sold as scrap, increased labor costs, rising fuel costs, online competition and a decrease in the percentage of clothing designed for durability.

One measure of the difficulties faced by thrift stores can be seen from the Salvation Army’s discontinuation of mobile collections throughout California. Fortunately, Ventura County has many smaller thrift stores, and some, such as the Rescue Mission Alliance and the Coalition Thrift Store — formerly the Coalition for Battered

Until last year, the Canine Adoption and Rescue League (CARL) boutique and thrift store, based in Ventura and benefitting a no-kill dog shelter in Santa Paula, also offered mobile collection of donated items for the thrift store. However, following a truck crash and insufficient insurance coverage for a replacement vehicle, the store now accepts only dropped-off items.

Goodwill, the largest local thrift store, does not provide collection service, but has drop-off sites throughout the county and has remained “financially healthy,” according to Spencer Cabral, Goodwill’s director of community development for Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Cabral credits smart business planning for his nonprofit’s financial success, and some of these intelligent practices can be seen

For example, Goodwill has an outlet for items not sold quickly enough in regular stores. A Goodwill outlet on Rice Avenue, in Oxnard, offers bigger bargains on these items. Bulk buyers stock up there for resale at swap meets or online. Buyers especially seek items such as sports jerseys for teams in distant locations, which can be better sold online, and an occasional missed treasure can be sold through high-end online competitors like Poshmark and ThredUp.

In another intelligent business practice, Goodwill of Ventura and Santa Barbara County sent two key employees, along with the vice president of operations, to a major Halloween trade show earlier this year, and they purchased a wide variety of new items for distribution to all the local stores.

Purchasing decisions were made based

Buying new items is not typically a practice of thrift stores, but carrying some new items, still in packages, can enhance the image of a thrift store. More importantly, many of the items purchased for retail sale were accessories, helping thrift store customers envision uses for donated items the stores also sell.

The CARL boutique and thrift store, based in Ventura, cannot purchase new items, because the organization commits all funds earned at the thrift store to the rescue and re-homing of dogs, but staff has a different way to raise extra money, according to Joseph Cox, store manager.

At a care center off Briggs Road in Santa Paula, “We board, care and wash dogs when their humans go on vacation,” he said. Cox noted that the CARL store currently has a Scooby Doo costume, a pirate costume and prisoner onesie, but “we sell great items in the thrift store, including full Halloween costumes, for just five dollars, so we need additional sources of funds.”

While CARL’s efficient use of

Most thrift stores are either operated by charities or provide funding to charities, so donations of items in “resale-ready” condition are generally tax deductible, according to Cox. But some items donated are a disposal burden rather than a revenue benefit, so it is important to also support local thrift stores through buying. Halloween costume shopping is a great way to start.

On the web: www.coalitionthriftstore.com www.carldogs.org www.gwvsb.org www.poshmark.com www.thredup.com

Ventura County Public Works Environmental Resource Analyst David Goldstein can be reached at 805-6584312 or david.goldstein@ventura.org.

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State Assembly District 42

Economy and inflation focus for Irwin and Mills

by Alex Wilson

Votersin the 42nd assembly district have a choice between Democrat Jacqui Irwin, who is seeking her fifth twoyear term after spending 10 years on the Thousand Oaks City Council, and Republican Lori Mills, a Simi Valley real estate agent making her first bid for elected office.

The district includes Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley as well as portions of western Los Angeles County including Calabasas, Malibu and Bel Air.

Mills told the Ventura County Reporter she’s running to shake up the status quo in Sacramento.

“I’m a businesswoman who never intended on running for office until I read [Irwin’s] record. She’s a career politician who’s been in office since 2005,” said Mills. “I have nothing to gain by running. I just feel that the people of California deserve to be represented and not ruled.”

Irwin told the Ventura County Reporter her record shows she’s pragmatic and has a history of legislative achievement.

“I have a long record of working in a bipartisan way to get things done for my community. I have passed bills that focus on education, on the environment, on cybersecurity. We have worked very hard on trying to solve problems that are facing the community,” Irwin said. “So I really see myself as a bipartisan problem solver.”

Irwin went on to say that when she’s been talking to voters on the campaign trail, inflation has been one of the biggest concerns she’s been hearing about

“It is a worldwide issue right now. And so, yes, the obvious thing would be to blame those in power. But we really need to look at what are the core causes and decisions that have been made at the federal level to do a lot of stimulus spending, which could lead to short-term inflation,” said Irwin.

Mills said she has a plan to help put money back in people’s wallets: “We can cut the gas tax. I think we need to cut a lot of red tape. You know, regulations are a tax on the people. So I think for every regulation proposed, we need to cut 10. I think the state needs an audit. We need to cut the bureaucracy and

these high-paid bureaucrats that are in it for themselves. And I think by doing so and lowering the expenditures, we can give the money back to the people because it’s all ultimately taken from the people.”

According to Irwin, the legislature looked at a reduction in the gas tax but instead passed a rebate that will help consumers.

“Leadership decided that it would make more sense to put money directly into the pockets of consumers. So there are going to be rebates coming out this month for people earning up to $250,000,” she said. “Those rebates, you know, if you price it out, could really help people. In the long run, how the economy works is pretty complicated. And, you know, we are having a lot of arguments about what should be done with interest rates and how quickly should they rise. You know, obviously, all those things are out of my purview.”

Irwin said there’s a clear contrast between herself and Mills. “I don’t

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know much about Lori, except that she looks very extreme and she tends to spew a lot of conspiracy theories. And I don’t think that that’s necessarily a way to solve problems.”.

fornia State University Channel Islands. He said Mills is definitely going to appeal to many Republicans but broadening her appeal to independent voters may pose a challenge.

ROUT

Mills accused Irwin of running her campaign against former President Donald Trump even though he’s not in the race. “She said I vacationed at Mar-a-Lago. Never vacationed there, I went to an event there. She basically said that I’m anti-choice. I’m not anti-choice. I’m anti-full-term abortion,” Mills said. “She said I wanted to ban books in school. That’s a lie. All I want is balance in the libraries in school. Our libraries should not look like left-wing extreme centers. They should be balanced. They can keep any book they want to, but they have to have balance. It has to have both sides of the story.”

Tim Allison is an adjunct professor of political science at Cali-

In Brief

Oxnard College president to retire

While top administrators with the Ventura County Community College District are refusing to comment on the matter, Oxnard College President Luis Sanchez has confirmed to the Ventura County Reporter that he’s submitted a letter announcing his upcoming retirement.

The move comes months after Sanchez was placed on leave by district officials, who also launched an ongoing investigation involving bullying and harassment of other district leaders, Sanchez confirmed.

Sanchez denies engaging in any misconduct, including claims of gender-based harassment. He blames the inquiry on questions he’s raised about spending on scholarships by the nonprofit Oxnard College Foundation.

“I’ve been on leave since May 5 while they investigate these claims, and while I urged them to investigate the claims against the foundation. I have not yet filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office or with the grand jury. I am giving it very serious consideration,” said Sanchez, who announced that Jan. 31, 2023, will be his last day as college president.

“I just have lost faith in my employer, and I’ve decided to seize control of my own destiny,” Sanchez added.

District spokesperson Patti Blair declined to provide answers to any questions about Sanchez from the Ventura County Reporter, stating via email, “Thank you for your recent inquiry. We are unable to provide any information at this time.”

Dalton found guilty

A former law enforcement officer from Ventura who shot and wounded a neighbor in the Ventura Keys neighborhood during a dispute the first night of the Thomas Fire has been found guilty of using a gun

“What has really helped [Irwin] is she’s not only a moderate candidate, but her choice of committee assignments has really matched the interests of the county. You know, she’s on agriculture, business, higher ed, veterans and some stuff on cybersecurity. And I mean, those committee choices have really matched with our economy in Ventura County and given her an entree into communities that are looking not for a Republican or Democratic assemblyperson, they’re just looking for a strong representation,” Allison said. “I’d be surprised if Irwin’s reelection is even threatened in this election.”

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and inflicting great bodily injury.

Trevor Dalton, 50, was an offduty California Highway Patrol officer at the time of the Dec. 5, 2017 shooting, prosecutors said. Both sides in the case agreed to waive a jury trial, and hold a court trial instead, which was presided over by Judge Derek Malan. The victim testified that Dalton appeared to be drunk prior to the shooting.

“I think justice was done by this verdict and it shows that anyone who commits an unjustifiable act of violence should be held accountable and that happened here,” said Senior Deputy District Attorney Richard Simon, a prosecutor with the serious and violent felony unit.

Dalton remains out of custody pending his sentencing scheduled for Dec. 1.

$30.5M allocated for county housing Officials with the Ventura County Housing Coalition are cheering a recent decision by Ventura County Supervisors to allocate $30.5 million towards housing and projects addressing homelessness. The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan.

“We are grateful for the response to the housing crisis here and to the Board of Supervisors for selecting our community to receive such a sizable investment,” said People’s Self-Help Housing CEO and President Ken Trigueiro. “This will help move ahead new housing for families without affordable options, along with good paying local jobs to build it.”

The Ventura County Housing Coalition is made up of several nonprofit housing developers and community housing advocates including House Farm Workers, The Ventura Social Services Task Force and Ventura County YIMBY.

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Blinky Hubina inducted into hall of fame

Story by Alex Wilson awilson@timespublications.com Photos by Cecilia Ortiz @thepixelchick

ill “Blinky” Hubina is the William in the famed Ventura surfboard company William Dennis, but his first attempt at building a surfboard when he was about 16 years old was nothing to brag about.

It was around 1959, Hubina said, that he was living in Simi Valley and started surfing on borrowed boards at a friend’s house at Faria Beach. Surf shops were few and far between in those days, and a new surfboard cost upwards of $60. But there was another option at the time, Hubina said. He and a buddy saw do-it-yourself surfboard kits advertised in Surfer Magazine that only cost $30.

“We actually got a surfboard kit and built a surfboard ourselves in about 1960, which is really pretty crazy,” he said. “I don’t think a lot of people bought them, but we tried.”

Hubina and his friend decided to test out their new creation at a surf break in Malibu where the sport was becoming more popular. The board they built ended up being the opposite of awesome.

“It didn’t turn out good,” Hubina recalled. “And when we took it to Malibu it was just like in the movies where all the good surfers were on the beach, pointing their fingers and laughing. So that was a very embarrassing situation to have all the

people at Malibu pointing the fingers and actually laughing at me and my buddy. And rightfully so.”

THE START OF SOMETHING BIG

Hubina has come a long way since his first foray into building surfboards, and had a front row seat as the industry evolved, playing a role in the creation of innovations such as removable fins. He continues to shape surfboards and mentor younger shapers at Ventura Surf Shop at 88 East Thompson Boulevard, not far from Surfer’s Point.

After dedicating his life to creating surfboards, Hubina, 78, was inducted into the International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Huntington Beach on Oct. 15.

“I was really excited about it,” Hubina said. “I have a lot of great, good friends that are in it.”

While many of the people inducted into the hall of fame since its creation in 2000 are from places even better known for surfing such as Huntington Beach or Hawaii, Hubina said Ventura is now getting its due.

“People have to recognize you and nominate you into it. I was never down in an area where all these famous people were. You know, I’m from Ventura, which is a different area. So it takes a while to be noticed,” he said. “I only make surfboards in Ventura for Ventura. I don’t send stuff all over the country . . . I mean, people come from all over to buy them. But we don’t have distributors. We were just a small, little business. So, you know, it’s hard as a small, little business to be recognized with all the big businesses.”

Bill "Blinky" Hubina in Huntington Beach following his induction into the International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame, Oct. 15, 2022.

Hubina at Ventura Surf Shop, October 2022.

SAME NUMBER SINCE 1967

After that first disastrous attempt at building a surfboard, Hubina started working alongside older and more established shapers in Ventura.

In 1967 he and a friend, Dennis Ryder, started their own company called William Dennis on Callens Road in Ventura’s industrial zone. Ryder was the expert shaper at the time and Hubina did everything else, including sanding and glassing.

“We made surfboards together for three months and then he left,” Hubina explained. “He went to New York when his girlfriend moved, so he moved, too. So I ended up being William Dennis without Dennis. And I never dreamed that, you know, 56 years later, I’d be still making the surfboards.”

The original surfboard shop was assigned a phone number, 805-6431062. While the Callens Road location is now a distant memory, the phone number continues to ring for new surfboard customers at the current Ventura Surf Shop location on Thompson Boulevard.

SHORT BOARD REVOLUTION

Before the mid-1960s nearly all surfboards were longboards, sometimes more than 10 feet long, easier to ride and more stable than short surfboards favored by competitive shredders to this day, but far less maneuverable.

Hubina explained that the blanks — the original material that shapers start with — made for surfboard shapers back then were all for longboards, but he sometimes bought rejected ones that were broken to save money. He experimented with new designs and built a board that

was “only” 7 ft., 11 in.

“It was basically an accident,” he said. “I had an eight-foot blank left over so I made a surfboard. And that fluke started my short board revolution here in Ventura.”

The happy accident turned out to be a game changer when other surfers tried out his creation.

“No one else had one in Ventura,” Hubina recalled. “And I went out surfing it and it was much more maneuverable, a lot more fun. And everybody who saw it and rode it wanted one. So pretty quick I was making short boards. I know I had never dreamed that would even happen.”

SURFBOARD BUILDERS HALL OF FAME

The International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame was created by two surfers, Mike “Mickey Rat” Ester and Bob “The Greek” Bolen, in Orange County. Ester told the Ventura County Reporter that they realized the significant contribution to the sport made by the early shapers in 1999.

“I came up with the idea while Greek and I were coming home from a surf session one day because we had received a call that one of the legend board builders had passed away,” Ester remembered. “And so while we’re on the freeway, I’m thinking, ‘You know, somebody’s got to do something, man, because we come from a very special time when these guys were the innovators of our sport.’”

The event is held annually at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza and this year featured Polynesian dancers and music before the ceremony. Each year’s new inductees make nominations for the following

year’s recipients.

Ester said it was great to see the reaction of all the 2022 inductees.

“These guys are so moved that they finally get their recognition. It’s really cool,” he said. “I’m like, ‘Holy cow, this is our history right here in our sport.’”

Ester said he was especially moved on Saturday by Hubina’s reaction to being inducted.

“He kept telling Greek and I that, ‘I can’t believe I’m here to be able to be part of this group,’” he said. “And so he was really moved and stoked on Saturday when he came to get inducted.”

HONORS FROM ANOTHER LOCAL SHAPER

Another legendary Ventura County surfboard shaper who was already inducted into the hall of fame in 2015 is Steve Walden, known for high-performance longboards including a design that carries its own patent called Magic Model that retails for over $1,000.

Walden got his start in Huntington Beach before relocating to Ventura in 1991 and recalled delivering boards to Hubina to sell at a surf shop in the 1970s on Front Street right across the street from the current location of Walden Surfboards.

He said there are many variables when it comes to designing surfboards that veteran shapers like Hubina master over many years.

“It all depends on if you’re looking for something that has more of a traditional feel, or something that has a real high performance feel,” explained Walden. “And there’s a whole myriad of different types of designs and approaches to surfing.

Hubina (center) with son Robert and wife Mignonne Hubina in Huntington Beach on Oct. 15, 2022.

got really small waves. You have boards for beginners. And all of those have different attributes to them that make them good for that specific use.”

Walden traveled to the Oct. 15 event to see his longtime friend inducted and said Hubina is worthy of the honor for his innovations as well as the length of time he’s been at it.

“Longevity number one, he’s been around a long time. And he is probably the number one board builder for Ventura, you know, all the way back from the sixties,” he said. “And he still shapes today, still does boards. And so he’s still very active.”

Walden said he was proud to see his friend win the honor. “Well, it’s well deserved. He knows the industry. He is kind of the main guy that’s been shaping out of Ventura forever. And so I think it’s fitting that he be honored for his contribution to surfboards and shaping specifically in the Ventura area. So, he deserves it.”

LEGACY FOR THE FUTURE

Hubina said surfboard design has come a long way since he started in the 1960s and that the trend towards innovation only accelerated during the pandemic when more people than ever were drawn to surfing as a safe way to recreate outdoors. Some of the new designs he’s seeing are like nothing he ever would have envisioned in the past.

“There are a lot of young kids who wanted to shape surfboards. And these kids have come up with

just wonderful, creative designs. I mean, there are a lot of young people I’ve got to credit. There’s stuff I’ve never dreamed of shaping that they’re doing. And the quality of the work is wonderful,” said Hubina.

Now that he’s been inducted into the International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame, Hubina will be able to nominate a few people for next year. One of them will be Malcom Campbell of Campbell Brothers Surfboards, known for some of the first three-fin models in the 1970s.

“I get to elect one of my best friends who’s been making surfboards almost as long as I have,” Hubina said. “He still makes them and works his butt off. And I’m going to nominate him for next year, and then hopefully he’ll get it.”

Looking back on his legacy, Hubina said he’s proud of the community of surfer’s he’s helped nurture. Some of the people he worked with in the ’60s have children and even grandchildren who now work in his store or shape surfboards for him.

“We’ve had a lot of people come through our store as employees, starting out in high school, working their way through college and then leaving. So we have created a huge, huge William Dennis family of people,” he said. “We’ve had the same customers for 50-some years.”

Ventura Surf Shop, 88 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-643-1062, shopvss.com.

International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame, www.isbhof.com.

"I never dreamed that . . . 56 years later, I'd still be making the surfboards," says Blinky Hubina.

You’ve got big wave surfing, you’ve still And his it’s industry. that’s

Altogether ooky fun

Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy at the

of America Performing

by Emily Dodi

From the moment the house lights went down, the audience at Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks was ready to have some fun. The wonderful live orchestra played the beginning bars of the familiar theme from The Addams Family, and we literally all snapped to attention. Right on cue: Duh-duh-duh-duh snap snap.

That set the tone for the 5-Star Theatricals production of The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy, onstage through Oct. 23. With book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, the family-friendly show is filled with humor, gorgeous sets and costumes, and a cast that is clearly having a great time bringing the classic characters to life.

The curtains open to reveal a luscious set of a graveyard (what else?) and the ghoulish family we all know so well. The plot (pun intended) finds Wednesday Addams wanting to marry her “normal” boyfriend Lucas and dreading having to introduce their families. The meeting of the parents sets up the musical that celebrates family, weirdness and universal truths like this one: Whether you’re a suburban mom or a guy who can power a lightbulb with his mouth, everyone loves love.

Teri Hatcher, the star of TV’s Desperate Housewives and Lois and Clark, is Morticia Addams, the seductive and intelligent matriarch. Hatcher is stunning as Morticia, and

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she brings her star power to the role. Edward Staudenmayer, who plays Morticia’s husband Gomez with rakish wit and a gorgeous voice, is a joy to watch.

Janelle Villas brings strength and vulnerability to the role of an adult Wednesday who fully embraces her identity. Andrew Metzger is wonderful as Uncle Fester, and he skillfully breaks the fourth wall to let the audience in on the joke. Leander Lewis’s Pugsley is equal parts all-American boy and ghoul. Samantha Wynn Greenstone plays Grandma with creepy glee. Aaron LaPlante is perfectly deadpan as the monstrous butler Lurch, which makes a show-stopping surprise he gives in the second act all the more amazing.

Tristan Turner plays Wednesday’s boyfriend Lucas with charm while hinting that maybe Lucas isn’t that normal. The golden-voiced Trisha Rapier plays Lucas’ mom, Alice. Benjamin Perez is great as his dad, Mal.

Rounding out the cast is a chorus of ghostly “Addams Ancestors” played by Luis Anduaga, Bernadette Bentley, Amanda Boutaud, Cole Fletcher, Dahlya Glick, Lauren Han, Marlon James Magtibay, David Wesley Mitchell, Mazie Rudolph, Landen Starkman, Dekontee Tucrkile and Rianny Vasquez. The excellent 5-Star orchestra is led by music director and conductor Ryan O’Connell. The musicians include Gary Rautenburg, Matt Germaine, Bill Barrett, Nathan Stearns, Sharon Cooper, Bang-Eunn Lee, Gary Solt, Lloyd Cooper, Tom Griffin, Shane Harry, Alan Peck and

Tyler Smith. Director Kirsten Chandler helms the exuberant production. The dances, including a sexy tango, are choreographed by Darby Epperson. The impressive set, costumes and props were provided by 3-D Theatricals. The lighting design by Jared A. Sayeg beautifully augments every setting, from chilly graveyard to sumptuous mansion. The props by designer Alex Choate are spot on. Sound designer Jonathan A. Burke and technical director Jack Allaway work their magic, while costume coordinator Lori Lee Jacobson deserves accolades for the brilliant costumes including THAT dress.

A sweet treat for the Halloween season, The Addams Family goes beyond just spooky fun; it celebrates the weird and wonderful in everyone.

The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy onstage through Oct. 23 at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. For tickets and more information call 805-4492787 or visit bapacthousandoaks. com or 5startheatricals.com.

Janelle Villas, Samantha Wynn Greenstone, Teri Hatcher, Aaron LaPlante, Edward Staudenmayer, Andrew Metzger and Leander Lewis star in The Addams Family. Photo by Jeff Ditto

Edward Staudenmayer, Janelle Villas and Teri Hatcher. Photo by Jeff Ditto

Surfer Analie Sherman. Photo by Robert Chapman

MUSIC

Spooky symphony

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Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra special izes in live music and sound effects for modern-day screenings of silent film classics. Photo submitted

Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra presents Nosferatu

by Tim Pompey

It’s Halloween. Not unex pectedly, ghouls, goblins and one very strange vampire are arriving in Thousand Oaks at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center this month.

On Oct. 27, the public will have a chance to watch the 1922 silent film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Hor ror, directed by F. W. Murnau and starring Max Schreck as Count Orlok, a vampire who preys on the wife (Greta Schröder) of his estate agent (Gustav von Wangenheim) and brings a plague to their town.

That the film has survived 100 years since its release is nothing short of a miracle.

Nosferatu was produced by the German film company Prana Film. It was an unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula When it was released, Stoker’s heirs sued over the film’s adaptation, and the court ordered all film copies to be destroyed. Several prints of Nosferatu survived, however, and the film came to be regarded as an influential masterpiece of cinema.

What’s unique about this show casing of the film is the music, which is being performed by the Peacher ine Ragtime Society Orchestra from Pennsylvania, making its Southern California debut. Peacherine will be playing the original 1920s movie score before there was such a thing as synchronized sound. While some ragtime will be featured, this is the original film score as it was meant to be played 100 years ago.

The Peacherine Ragtime Orches

tra has been around for 12 years. Hailed as the premiere American ragtime ensemble by the Wash ington Post, Peacherine plays rag time, theater and dance music and accompanies classic silent films with original orchestral scores. It was founded by director Andrew Greene when he was an 18-year-old freshman studying at the University of Maryland.

“I loved ragtime as a kid,” said Greene, “and had been playing it on piano for a number of years. Mean while, I started collecting the origi nal orchestral charts that musicians in the nineteen-teens and before would have been using.”

He claims an archive that includes 15,000 pieces of music written between 1882 and 1930.

So why has he teamed up with BAPAC to play Nosferatu?

“It’s one of those films you have to see,” he stated. “Even though we’ve been primarily accompany ing comedies, we wanted to do more of those films that were more avante-garde. Because we have this archive of music, we were very easily able to pick out the original cues that would have been used for a showing of the film back in the 1920s. All the music you’re hearing is this lost world of movie music that doesn’t exist anymore.”

Imagine a world without com puters, radio, television or social media, and you can understand why live entertainment was the enter tainment. The invention and distri bution of film was a unique combi nation of orchestra and motion pic tures. The music was the attraction.

The film was a novelty. The two together were a big draw.

“It was a combined movie and concert experience,” said Greene, “because you wanted to see Harold Lloyd and Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Buster Keaton and Lau rel and Hardy. You would want to go and see their films because you thought they were funny or daring, or adventurous, but then the music was also a huge part of that because you would hear everything from classical music to the latest pop sen sations that were popular during the day, so you had a full experience.”

Of course, in the 1920s, every theater accompanied the film differ ently. But the practice was the same. You would get a cue sheet assem bled by musicians in Hollywood, giving the musician a list of music recommended for that particular film. Depending on what the musi cian had, they would accompany it.

So, in celebration of Halloween, Nosferatu the horror film and its accompanying music can be expe rienced as it was a century ago. Get your tickets, sit back and enjoy. Just be careful if any shadows slip up behind you. The guests in the audience may be more than just ticket holders.

Nosferatu with live accompaniment by the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra takes place on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thou sand Oaks. Tickets are $42. For more information, call 805-449-2787 or visit bapacthousandoaks.com.

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Lynn’s

Studio

18+ audiences only

Tasty tradition in Santa Paula

by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer nshaffer@timespublications.com

El Capricho 827 E. Main St., Santa Paula 805-420-9542 www.mycapricho.com $8-32

cooked touch that Vince Montes brought to his creations has been maintained.

In addition, a newly acquired liquor license means the restaurant can offer a lovely selection of adult beverages. Ice cold mimosas and micheladas make for a great brunch, while martinis, margaritas and other cocktails liven things up the rest of the time. Beers on tap, a variety of Mexican sodas and, if you’re lucky, agua fresca beckon as well. And yes — the restaurant now offers happy hour and is open for dinner.

18+ audiences only

audiences only

For nearly 40 years, Vince’s Coffee Shop in Downtown Santa Paula was a beloved institution. The humble, somewhat tacky but cheerful space welcomed everyone — families, regulars, locals and outof-towners alike — in for hearty, homestyle breakfast and lunch fare of the Mexican and American persuasion. Owner Vincent Montes’s chile verde and huevos rancheros were the stuff of legend, and the salsa was spectacular.

A few years ago, the place changed hands, undergoing a remodel, rename and expansion. And while El Capricho is significantly less kitschy and cluttered than its predecessor, it has held onto the traditions that made Vince’s a favorite.

I wandered in around lunch time on a weekday, and was immediately charmed by colorful sun and moon wall plaques behind the counter, and playful hummingbirds painted on an adjacent wall. In a flash my server settled me into a booth with water, chips and salsa (divine) and a menu. Cucumber, lime and mint agua fresca was on the menu that day, so I indulged — and was rewarded with a frosty goblet filled with a sweet, fresh, cooling beverage.

GENRE: Magical Realism Fictional Memoir

GENRE: Magical Realism Fictional Memoir

GENRE: Magical Realism

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

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

GENRE: Magical Realism

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

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

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.

For one thing — there’s still plenty of color and camaraderie. The staff is efficient but warm and welcoming, and the brightly painted walls with Mexican decor and murals add vibrancy. The extensive breakfast menu maintains a wide array of Mexican specialties, including the famous huevos rancheros and chile verde (the new owners proudly boast that the recipe hasn’t changed), with a very respectable list of pancakes and French toast to boot.

As much as I love chile verde, I felt compelled to try something different (for a change). Which is how I ended up with costillitas de puerco, small pork ribs cooked in your choice of red or green sauce. And by cooked, I mean beautifully braised, falling-off-the-bone tender. I’d chosen red sauce, and it was so full of flavor — garlic, chile, cumin and possibly 100 other seasonings. Not too spicy; just very deep and complex. With refried beans, rice and tortillas (corn) on the side, it was a fabulous and filling lunch — with leftovers that practically evaporated the moment the kids got home.

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

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

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It does appear that El Capricho has leaned a little harder on the Mexican side of the spectrum. Along with familiar dishes like enchiladas, burritos and carne asada are less common ones such as birria and mole. These are homey, south-of-the-border comfort foods, and based on my recent meal, that home-

As I was dining solo, I was unable to try any of the other intriguing options. Which means a future trip to El Capricho, perhaps with the family in tow, is in order. I’ve no doubt we’ll be greeted with equal warmth and efficiency, and served the same delicious and satisfying homestyle fare. Perhaps it’s time for a new tradition.

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GENRE: Magical Realism Fictional Memoir

Cucumber, mint and lime agua fresca.

Costillitas de puerco with beans and rice.

AFTER DARK

AFTER DARK LIVE AND ONLINE H = Highly recommended

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

SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!

THURSDAY, 10/20

LIVE MUSIC

Boatyard Pub: Bluegrass Thursday Copper Blues: Latin Night with Juevas de Parranda, 8 p.m.

The Grape: Tom Etchart and Friends, 5-10 p.m.

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

The Twist on Main: Davey Miller Jazz Trios, 6:308:30 p.m.

Winchester’s: Doc Rodgers Duo, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Anthony Jeselnik, 7:30 p.m.

DJS

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

OTHER

Anna’s Cider: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

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

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

The Garage: Tiki Thursdays

GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

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

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

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

The Manhattan: Trivia night, 7 p.m.

Outlaws: Sing Time Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

Sportsman Lounge (Camarillo): Sing Time Karaoke, 7-10 p.m.

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

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

FRIDAY, 10/21

LIVE MUSIC

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Daddy and the Innocents, 7 p.m.

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

Cantara Cellars: Slogan Acoustic, 7 p.m.

The Canyon: The Spazmatics (80s tribute), 9 p.m. H

Copper Blues: Zeppheads, 6 p.m.

The Grape: Fred Kaplan Band (West Coast swing), 5-7 p.m.; Tyler Hammond Jazz Experience, 8-11 p.m.

Leashless Brewing: Evan Joffred, 7 p.m.

The Manhattan: Tour Support, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Margarita Villa: The Tossers, 7-10 p.m. H

NAMBA Performing Arts Space: Bryan Bielanski’s Super Happy Fun Time, 7 p.m. H

Ojai Underground Exchange: Expandards, 7 p.m. H

Ojai Valley Brewery: The Van Allen Twins, 7-9 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Holger’s Heroes, 8 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley; Cochran): Justin Honsinger, 8:30 p.m. H

Stagecoach Inn Museum Lawn: Ron Artis II and the Truth, 7 p.m. H

The Twist on Main: Live on Main feat. local musi cians, 4:30-7 p.m.; Jetlemons, 8-11 p.m.

Ventura Music Hall: Sueco with Lil Aaron and Killboy, 9 p.m.

Ventura Theater: Alkaline Trio and Slaughterhouse, 8-11 p.m. H

The Vine: Toni Jonnatta Winchester’s: Brittney and Ben, 7-10 p.m. COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Anthony Jeselnik, 7 and 9:15 p.m.

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Dan Gabriel, 7 p.m. DJS

Keynote Lounge: DJ G Cut, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean OTHER

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

SATURDAY, 10/22

LIVE MUSIC

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

Azar’s: Old School, 8 p.m.

Bank of America Performing Arts Center: Edwin McCain, 7:30 p.m. H

Cantara Cellars: Caught Red Handed, 6:30 p.m.

The Canyon: The Platinum Groove 80s New Wave Dance Show, 9 p.m.

Copper Blues: Honkey Tonk Brunch, 11 a.m.;

Undercover Supergroup, 6 p.m.

The Garage: Duncan and the Dragon Slayers, 8-11 p.m.

The Grape: Thom Rotella Quartet, 8-11 p.m.

Keynote Lounge: Pull the Trigger, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Leashless Brewing: Vinny Berry, 7 p.m.

The Manhattan: Jeanne Tatum, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

The Canyon in Agoura Hills welcomes 1980s New Wave tribute band The Spazmatics on Friday, Oct. 21, at 9 p.m.

Margarita Villa: Big Adventure, 7-10 p.m.

Oceanview Pavilion: Thriller Bash with Green Jellÿ and Sik Sik Sicks, 7 p.m.

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

Ojai Valley Brewery: Top Shelf Brass Band Dance Party, 7-10 p.m.

The Raven Tavern: Free Love Project, 8 p.m.

Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): The Obscure with 80Z Top, 8:30 p.m.

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

Ventura Music Hall: Knuckle Puck with Microwave and Youth Fountain, 8 p.m.

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

Winchester’s: Mack and D, 2-5 p.m.

COMEDY

Camarillo Academy of Performing Arts: Free Range Comedy “Twick or Tweet!”, 7:30-9 p.m.

Levity Live Comedy Club: Anthony Jeselnik, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Dan Gabriel, 7 p.m.

DJS

Copper Blues: DJ Jonny, 10 p.m. Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean

OTHER

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

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

SUNDAY, 10/23

LIVE MUSIC

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

The Canyon: Sophie B. Hawkins, 8 p.m. H

Copa Cubana: House Arrest, 4 p.m.

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

Leashless Brewing: Jayden Secor, 2 p.m.

Libbey Bowl: Ojai Pops Orchestra, 3:30 p.m. H

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

Margarita Villa: Operation 90s, 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.

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

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

Ventura Music Hall: Rexx Life Raj, 8 p.m.

The Vine: Austin Vallejo, 2-3:30 p.m.

Winchester’s: Ray Jaurique Trio, 3-6 p.m.

Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.

COMEDY

Levity Live Comedy Club: Eric Schwartz, 7 p.m.

DJS

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

The Garage: Funk and Football Sunday Funday

OTHER

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

AFTER DARK

GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Harbor Cove Cafe: Yacht Rock Sunday Winchester’s: NextGen Rotary Crawl-OWeen Costume Contest, 2 p.m.

MONDAY, 10/24

LIVE MUSIC

COMEDY

The Garage: Comedy Night hosted by Jake Gallo, 8-10 p.m.

OTHER

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY, 10/25

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.

Winchester’s: Fundraiser Night for Music and Arts for Youth with Saint Pierre and friends, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

OTHER

BL Dancehall/Borderline: Country kara oke, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

The Lookout: Trivia, 7 p.m.

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

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

WEDNESDAY, 10/26

LIVE MUSIC

The Canyon: Country Night, 7 p.m.

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

The Grape: Peter Smith Trio, 7-10 p.m.

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

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

The Six Social House: Wicked Wednesdays with Bone Maggot feat. Centershift, 7 p.m. H

Surfside Seafood: Teresa Russell, 4:307:30 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: Ginger Root with Vicky Farewell, 8 p.m.

Ventura Theater: Thursday with Hail the Sun and Homeless Gospel Choir, 7:30 p.m.

COMEDY

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

OTHER

Copper Blues: Copper Queens Halloween Drag Show, 7:30 p.m.

Music Freqs: Adult Open Mic, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Singer/songwriter Bryan Bielanski comes to NAMBA Performing Arts Space on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m.

The TOArts After Dark series continues with soulful blues singer Ron Artis II and his band The Truth performing on the Stagecoach Museum Lawn on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m.

HAPPENINGS

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

THURSDAY

CHANNEL ISLANDS GULLS FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON | 11 a.m. Join in the fun at our October luncheon and help raise funds for Many Meals of Camarillo. Social hour at 11 a.m.; meeting and lunch at 12 p.m. Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, 2600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. $40; advance reservations and pay ment required: cigullsreservations@gmail.com, 805-263-7759, www.channelislandsgulls.org.

CAMARILLO STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The West Ventura County Business Alliance is proud to present Camarillo Mayor Shawn Mulchay’s 2022 State of the City address. The mayor will reflect on accomplishments from the past year and highlight initiatives focused on innova tion, process improvement and sustainability. Lunch included. $65. Spanish Hills Club, 999 Crestview Ave., Camarillo. Register at web.wvcba.org/events/ Camarillo-State-of-the-City-9624/details.

OAK REGENERATION IN THE TIME OF CLIMATE CHANGE | 7 p.m. Arborist Dave Muffly joins Ventura Land Trust at the Museum of Ventura County for a special OAKtober Environmental Speaker Series presentation. Dave is a partner in Ventura Land Trust’s coast live oak care and resto ration in Harmon Canyon Preserve. For more than 30 years, he has been on the forefront of oak tree regeneration in California. With nearly 4,000 oaks established, oak regeneration at Stanford University and in the Bay area has been a resounding success, deeply founded in science. In this talk, Dave covers the details — techniques, lessons and warnings — that have made this project a success, where so many others fail. $10 suggested donation. Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. More information at www.venturalandtrust.org/events.

INHABITANTS: AN INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE | 7 p.m. The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will host a screening of this film that follows five Native American tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices. $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and active military, $7 for museum mem bers. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, www.cimmvc.org/ event-details/film-event-inhabitants.

FRIDAY

AMERICAN CIVICS 101+ | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. A timely six-part discussion that provides a simple but comprehensive path to understand ing 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 lectures are $15 each; fall bundle (all lectures) for $180; household fall bundle (two members of the same house hold) for $230. More information and registration at www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/ fifty-better/upcoming-sessions.html.

ASTRONOMICAL LIGHT: UNLOCKING THE SECRETS TO STARS AND GALAXIES | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. For most of human history all that we knew about the universe was discovered by study ing the light that has traveled from far away objects like stars and galaxies. In this two-part lecture, we’ll discuss the history of the observations that changed how we view the makeup of the Universe and what we can discover simply by studying light. Taught by Mary Oksala. 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/life long-learning/fifty-better/upcoming-sessions.html.

JACKBOX PARTY GAMES FOR TEENS | 3:304:45 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.

STARTUP WEEKEND CONEJO VALLEY | 6 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 23. Startup Weekend is a 54-hour immersive experience into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days (Friday-Sunday), you’ll make significant strides

toward creating a business, in addition to con necting with the right people and resources and meeting the very best mentors, investors, and potential co-founders. Participants come together on Friday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. to form teams and select a startup idea to work on. More informa tion at www.callutheran.edu/student-life/calendar/ event/2022-10-21-startup-weekend-conejo-valley/.

RISE UP SINGING | 7 p.m. Rise Up Singing is a community drop-in singing group at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula. Join the fun as Maddie Sifantus leads us as we experience commu nal singing with rounds, freedom songs, songs of summer or your favorite song. All ages are welcome. Free Will Offering ($5 suggested). Parish Hall of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula. Enter at the side door. For more information, call the church office at 805-5254647, email office@uucsp.org or visit uucsp.org.

SATURDAY

CAMINATA GUIADA EN ESPANOL EN WILLOUGHBY PRESERVE/SPANISH GUIDED HIKE AT WILLOUGHBY PRESERVE | 9-11 a.m. Disfrute de una caminata guiada gratuita que comienza en Willoughby Preserve de Ventura Land Trust en el río Ventura y termina en el estuario costero en Surfer’s Point. Aprenda sobre la historia cultural y natural del río Ventura y este hábitat rib ereño y costero único. Reúnase en el estacionamiento de Main Street en Ventura. Enjoy a free guided hike that begins on Ventura Land Trust’s Willoughby Preserve on the Ventura River and ends at the coastal estuary at Surfer’s Point. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Ventura River and this unique riparian and coastal habitat. Meet at the Main Street parking lot. www.venturalandtrust.org/ spanishwilloughbytothesea.

VENTURA BEACH CLEANUP | 9-11 a.m. Bring your sun hats, water bottles and closed toed shoes to help Surfrider and the city of Ventura keep the beach clean. Buckets, grabbers and gloves will be provided. Volunteer waivers need to be signed in advance, but walk ups are welcome. Please check in on the Promenade at California Street next to the Crowne Plaza Hotel; look for the blue Surfrider tent. Details and waivers are online at ventura.surfrider.org/beach-cleanups/. Email beachcleanups@ventura.surfrider.org with any questions.

WATERSHED HIKE AT PACIFICO MOUNTAIN WITH FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CLARA RIVER | 9:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Jim Danza, chair of FSCR and an Oxnard College professor, will co-lead the hike and provide fascinating natural history of the water shed and its importance. Part 2 is a hike to Pacifico Mountain, the highest peak in the Los Angeles County area of the Santa Clara River Watershed. Strenuous 11.8 mile hike with moderate elevation gain. Meet at the Pacifico Mountain trailhead, Forest Service Road 3N17, Palmdale. Carpool options and more information at www.meetup.com/friends-ofthe-santa-clara-river-events-restore-recreation/.

ALL ABOUT CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Renowned plant educator and author Lanny Kaufer will offer a free seminar on native plants and sign copies of his book, Medicinal Herbs of California. October is the perfect time to plant native plants to be able to take advantage of the winter rains. Learn how to identify these nat ural wonders and use them in your landscape and daily life. Green Thumb Nursery, 1899 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura. More information at HerbWalks.com or 805-646-6281.

VENTURA FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Quality used books at bargain prices! DVDs, CDs, vinyl also available. All

SALSA MUSIC FEST | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Salsa Music Fest is a community event that will bring together families and friends, salsa music lovers, and those who want an enjoyable day at the park. World renown Chino Espinoza of Los Angeles headlines the event. There will be a special performance by an air dance troupe, and local dance teams. Beginner and intermediate salsa dance lessons provided for those who want to learn or advance their salsa dancing skills. Food trucks, a Family Fun Zone, craft cor ner and so much more! Lots of free parking, too. Tickets start at $19. Freedom Park, 480 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, salsamusicfest.com.

BANK OF BOOKS VENTURA BOOK SIGNING | 1-3 p.m. Tony Baker, Hot Rodding in Ventura County. For ages 2-8. Bank of Books, 748 E. Main St., Ventura, www.bankofbooks.com.

BANK OF BOOKS SANTA PAULA BOOK SIGNING | 1-3 p.m. Rebecca Friday, Great Commission Adventures: Real-Life Encounters of an Unlikely Missionary. Bank of Books, 820 E. Main St., Santa Paula, www.bankofbooks.com.

ZANY ZOE’S ALL VAMPED OUT MAGIC SHOW | 1-2 p.m. A haunting we will go! Get spooked with Zany Zoe and her floating sugar skull friend. Listen to fun, creepy music and witness some Halloween magic. Register on our online Event Calendar. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

GONG YOGA NIDRA AT MEDITATION MOUNT | 1-3 p.m. Gong Yoga Nidra is an experience of deep relaxation and healing. Release, relax and let go with gentle yoga and gong yoga nidra (“yogic sleep”), led by Carrie Gorrell and Lida Martin at Meditation Mount. The session will begin with a creative medi tation followed by a peaceful yoga flow integrating breath with gentle movement, and continue with a beautiful gong yoga nidra experience. Please bring water, a yoga mat, blankets, and anything you may need to feel comfortable. Gate opens at 12:30 p.m. to allow guests time to center themselves and con nect with the land. $35. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. Registration required; meditationmount.org/events.

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

TRAIL OR TREAT | 2-6 p.m. Come out for a fun self-guided trick-or-treating hike, hunt for treats, and enjoy other free activities. “Trick or Treat” along the Camarillo Grove Trail. Answering correctly to nature-based ques tions will earn you trail treats! Trail treats will be nature and Halloween-related; no food items will be given. $5 to participate in the Trail or Treat hike; registration required. At 3 p.m., a “Night Creatures” presentation will take place along with free crafts, food trucks, rock climbing wall and more (free; no registration necessary for these activi ties). Camarillo Grove Nature Center, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo, www. pvrpd.org/2022-10-22-trail-or-treat.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS PAPER MACHÉ WORKSHOP | 2:30-5:30 p.m. Local sculptor Jose Galvan will lead this workshop to make two large-scale sculptures of El Catrin and La Catrina for Día de Los Muertos. No registration required – just stop by. Adults and children welcome. Free. Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, oxnardperformingarts.com.

SUNDAY

DARK HEART OF POE | 2-3 p.m. Experience Edgar Allan Poe like you never have before at the riveting and innovative performance of Dark Heart of Poe

Using Poe’s own letters and works, Dark Heart of Poe introduces audiences to the man who defined early American literature by establishing his own genre and capturing the imaginations of suspense readers everywhere. Conceived by award-winning direc tor Andrew James and performed by two actors. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

TECHNOLOGY HELP | 2-4 p.m. Technology can be confusing, let us help! Stop by the second floor Tech Lab on Sundays for assistance with your tech ques tions. Tech Lab of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camaril lolibrary.org.

GREAT MUSIC INSPIRED BY GREAT LITERATURE | 2:30 p.m. Presented by the Los Angeles Symphonic Winds at the Scherr Forum Theatre. $3035. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-449-2787, bapacthousandoaks.com.

CAMERATA PACIFICA | 3 p.m. In the world of classical music, chamber music compositions are a composer’s most intensely personal expression. Written for small groups of musicians, chamber music demands an intimacy and honesty lost in the impersonal nature of large group performances. Presented in small venues which enhance the viscer ally expressive qualities of the music, an exploration of that intimacy is a critical component of every Camerata Pacifica performance. In October, vio list Yura Lee, cellist Jonathan Swensen and pianist Soyeon Kate Lee will present a selection that includes sonatas by Kodály and Chopin and a passacaglia for solo violin by Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber. $68. 3 p.m. at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 East Main Street, Ventura, cameratapacifica.org.

TRUNK OR TREAT | 4:30-7:30 p.m. Kids can dress up and collect candy from participants providing goodies from their cars. This fun and FREE event takes place in the Youth Center parking lot near Hobson Way and Seventh Street. Presented by OPAC and the Viejitos Car Club. Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard,www.oxnardper formingarts.com/halloween-trunk-or-treat.html.

MONDAY

CAPITALISM IN CHINA: RISE OF A GLOBAL GIANT | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members univer sity-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree require ments. This class is taught by Mark Yourek. $60. Register at ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-com munity-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog. htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu. THE OTHER SIDE OF NASHVILLE | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. In this class, we will explore the incredible and mostly unknown secret of Nashville: the wealth and variety of non-country music that has its roots there. Taught by Tony Moon. 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/fif ty-better/upcoming-sessions.html.

MONKEYPOX VACCINE CLINIC | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Get your free monkeypox vaccine. First and second doses available. No appointment required; walk-ins welcome. Diversity Collective Community Center, 2471 Portola Road, Ventura, www.diversitycollectivevc.org.

ECONOMICAL CHALLENGES FOR CREATING A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY IN THE 21ST CENTURY | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. This two-part lecture looks at a number of economic issues which will enable us to understand deindustrialization, decoupling of wages and productivity, widening gap in distribution of income and wealth, erosion of trust in our government and its cost in the form of loss of a vital social capital. Taught by Jamshid Damooei. 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/life long-learning/fifty-better/upcoming-sessions.html.

SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION: IMAGINATION AND THE HUMAN SPIRIT | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members univer sity-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree require ments. This class is taught by Marc Olevin. $60. Register at ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-com munity-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog. htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

TAKE AND MAKE: DIYA | 4-5:30 p.m. Pick up a take & make kit at the Young Adult Desk. This kit con tains materials to create a Diya (lamp) for Diwali. Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the major reli gious festivals celebrated in India. Aimed at ages 13-18. Young Adult Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

BOOK SIGNING AND COMMUNITY READING WITH DEBORAH MIRANDA | 5 p.m. The English Department and First-Year Writing Program will present an evening presentation by Deborah Miranda, the author of this year’s English 110 Common Reading selection, Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir. The mixed-genre memoir plumbs deeply into Indigenous displacement, imprisonment, geno cide, remembrance, resilience and solidarity in a poetically rendered corrective to prevailing narratives of Native erasure. Free and open to the public; no res ervations required. Samuelson Chapel at California Lutheran University, 165 Chapel Land, Thousand Oaks, www.callutheran.edu/map/samuelson-chapel.

VENTURA COUNTY WRITERS SALON | 6-8 p.m.

The Ventura County Writers Salon meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. If you’re looking for a fiction writing group that will complement your high-class adventure, add spice to your innovative work of science fiction or bring order and balance to your historical period piece, look no further than the Ventura County Writers Salon! All genres of fiction are welcome. Conference Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

TUESDAY

FIRST LIGHT: IMAGES FROM THE JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE | 10 a.m. via Zoom. Look at some of the first sets of data that have been released from JWST’s initial observations of nebulas, Jupiter, stars, stellar nurseries and exoplanets. In addi tion, we’ll give a brief overview of the history of the JWST conception, development, flight and deploy ment and include time for Q&A in this one-hour

proceeds benefit Ventura’s libraries. Vons, 6040 Telegraph Road (Telegraph and Victoria), Ventura.

Join the Friends of the Santa Clara River for a Watershed Hike at Pacifico Mountain on Saturday, Oct. 22, starting at

Watch the documentary Inhabitants: An Indigenous Perspective at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m.

HAPPENINGS

lecture. Part of the Fifty and Better lecture series, designed to offer university-level courses and lec tures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activ ities for people age 50 and older. Individual and two-Part lectures are $10 each; bundle all fall lectures for $60. www.callutheran.edu/centers/ lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html.

A HISTORY OF RUSSIA | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its mem bers university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This history class is taught by Bill Garlington. $60. In person at Studio Channel Islands and online via Zoom. Register at ext.csuci. edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osh er-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

IMMIGRANTS’ STORIES OF JAZZ, BLUES, ROCK AND POP | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, prepar ing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by Emanuel Abramovits. $60. Register at ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-communi ty-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

TEEN CRAFTERNOON: MONSTER WREATH | 4-5:30 p.m. Where my ghouls at? Create a Monster Wreath in time for Halloween. Materials provided. Ages 13-18. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

POPPIES BOOK CLUB MEETING | 6 p.m.

Members will discuss There There, by Tommy Orange, which won the Pen/Hemingway Award. The compel ling story follows 12 people from Native communities who travel to a powwow in Oakland and discover unforeseen connections. Meet on the back patio. Group discussion is free and open to interested adults; read the book in advance. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805798-0033, tireswingstudio@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY

NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING BOOTCAMP | 9 a.m.12 p.m. via Zoom. Through Nov. 3. Understanding the unique accounting principles and requirements that apply to nonprofits is critical for your mission to succeed. This four-module seminar series will introduce students to the basic accounting concepts relevant to nonprofit organizations. Participants will be exposed to foundational accounting princi ples and their practical applications. This will include understanding cash vs. accrual basis, the matching principle, fund accounting, functional allocations, and how to read and prepare financial state ments.$225. The four-part series takes place Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 2-3. Registration and more infor mation at www.callutheran.edu/centers/nonprofit/ workshops/event/2022-10-26-nonprofit-account ing-bootcamp-four-part-series.

ANCIENT BATTLES THAT SHAPE OUR MODERN WORLD | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by Scott Jones. Offered in person at CSUCI and online via Zoom and Hy-Flex. $60. Register at ext. csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osh er-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

RELIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN: FROM THE ROMAN CATACOMBS TO MODERN TIMES | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. Beginning with the Early Christian and Jewish period during Roman times, we explore the influences of symbol ism and pictorial representations of religious images in Europe and the Middle East, ending our jour ney with sleek contemporary structures. Taught by Eleanor Schrader. 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/life long-learning/fifty-better/upcoming-sessions.html.

AGOURA HILLS STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Agoura Hills Mayor Deborah Klein Lopez will present the keynote address and Johnathan Franklin, Community Affairs and Engagement for the Los Angeles Rams, will

serve as the Master of Ceremonies. In celebra tion of the city’s 40th anniversary, Mayor Lopez will also recognize Business of the Year honorees who represent the historic past, vibrant present and sus tainable future of the Agoura Hills economy. Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills.

AGATHA CHRISTIE: MYSTERIES AND MISCONCEPTION | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members univer sity-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree require ments. This class is taught by Matthew Weisman. $60. Register at ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-com munity-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog. htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

POPPIES MOSAIC WREATH WORKSHOP | 3-5:30 p.m. Crate a mosaic wreath to decorate with modern flair. Led by Melissa Welch. Meet on the back patio. Space is limited to 10 people. $80; materials included. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-7980033, poppiesartandgifts.indiemade.com.

GENE HAAS FOUNDATION STEAM INNOVATION CENTER GRAND OPENING | 5 p.m. Join the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme for a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the organization’s new STEAM Innovation Center at the Martin V. Smith Youth Center. The only lab of its kind in the county, our STEAM Innovation Center will expse members from elementary to middle school ages to a huge variety of career fields that can be found right here in our county. RSVP to Stephanie at ssegura@bgcop.org. 1900 W. Fifth St., Oxnard, 805815-4969, www.bgcop.org.

TRICK OR TREAT AT THE COLLECTION | 5-7 p.m. Attention superheroes, witches, ghosts, goblins, princesses, pirates and pumpkins: The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard is hosting a special pre-Hallow een night of trick or treating. Stop in for a spell and get tons of fang-tastic treats from the Collection’s merchants. Lots of surprises, special offers and FUN. Reservations are required, and while the whole fam ily is encouraged to tag along, trick-or-treat tickets are for kids only. This wicked event fills up fast, so mummies and daddies should be sure to RSVP as soon as possible. To make a reservation, visit www. thecollectionrp.com.

2022 WOMEN UNITED EDUCATION AWARDS RECEPTION | 5-7 p.m. Presented by United Way of Ventura County and featuring keynote speaker Ventura County Community College District Rick MacLennan. Ventura County Community Foundation Nonprofit Center, 401 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, vcunitedway.org/women-united-luncheon.

CONVERSATIONS SERIES WITH ARMIN SHIMERMAN | 6 p.m. Armin Shimerman is veteran actor of stage and screen known for his portrayal of Quark on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Principal Snyder on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Conversations With is an ongo ing series similar to Inside the Actors Studio. The event is free and sponsored by the Theatre Arts and Dance Department. No tickets or res ervations are required. Preus-Brandt Forum at California Lutheran University, 135 Chapel Lane, Thousand Oaks, www.callutheran.edu/map/ preus-brandt-forum.

THURSDAY

2022 OJAI STORYTELLING FESTIVAL | Oct. 27-30. Every year, the Ojai Storytelling Festival pres ents a spellbinding series of tales told by master storytellers from across the nation and the globe. This year is no exception, with a lineup that offers something for every age and interest. Featuring the

Ojai Madrigali Singers, Merry Wives of Windsor, Mara Menzies, Izzi Tooinsky, Sheila Arnold, Debs Newbold, Kevin Kling, Josh Goforth and Adam Booth. There are so many “chapters” in the epic tale that is the four-day festival, so you’ll have ample opportunity to find something to entertain, amuse and inspire you! Tickets start at $20; ticket packages are avail able. Performances take place at the Ojai Art Center and Libbey Bowl. For tickets, full schedule and more information, visit www.ojaistoryfest.org.

MURDER, MAYHEM AND MONSTERS: THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE HORROR FILMS | 10 a.m.12 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses with out the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This film studies class is taught by Nicholas Santa Maria. $60. Register at ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-communi ty-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

ALL NEW SHORT STORIES PERFORMED | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by Beverly Olevin. $60. Register at ext.csuci.edu/ programs/professional-community-ed/osher-life long-learning-institute/catalog.htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

’TIS THE SEASON TO GET HIRED: A WORKSHOP SERIES FOR TEENS | 4-5:30 p.m. Are you pre pared for a job interview? Our Business Services Coordinator is here to help! Participate in a mock interview and receive feedback on your perfor mance. Sign up at the Young Adult Desk starting October 22. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-3885222, camarillolibrary.org.

BIKE RIDE, NORTH SHORE BETTY AND COMMUNITY CONVERSATION | 4:45 p.m. Join Ventura Land Trust for a three-part event. We’ll start at Harmon Canyon Preserve for a bike ride guided by Preserve Director Dan Hulst, gather at Ventura’s Patagonia HQ for a screening of Patagonia’s moun tain bike short film North Shore Betty followed by a community conversation on practices for safely shar ing trails. Free; RSVP required. More information at www.venturalandtrust.org/events.

EVENING MOVIE: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON | 5-7 p.m. A free screening of the hor ror classic from 1954. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

PEACHERINE RAGTIME SOCIETY ORCHESTRA WITH NOSFERATU | 7:30 p.m. Classic silent film accompanied by a live orchestra with music and sound effects. Performed the same way they were done 100 years ago. Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with the classic silent film Nosferatu, the way it was meant to be seen! Released in 1922, Nosferatu is considered one of the most foreboding and influ ential horror films in the history of cinema. $42. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E.Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-4492787, bapacthousandoaks.com.

COMMUNITY NEEDS, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

CHANNEL ISLANDS CHORAL ASSOCIATION

| Community singers are needed! Audition now for the California State University, Channel Islands University Chorus, composed of CSUCI students, fac ulty, staff and alumni as well as community singers.

Auditions are by appointment with Dr. KuanFen Liu. The chorus meets Monday evenings, 6:30-9:15 p.m., in Malibu Hall 100. Concerts on Dec. 2 and 4. To request an audition, email downbeatplus@gmail. com. More information at cicachoir.org.

FREE FLU SHOT CLINICS | Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., through Oct. 22. Community Memorial Health System’s Centers for Family Health and Midtown Medical Group, in conjunction with Ventura County Public Health, will provide free flu shots to people over 6 months of age. For the health and wellbeing of our community, it is recommended that all people over the age of 6 months receive the flu vaccine every year. Clinics are held from 9 a.m.12 p.m. Walk-ins are encouraged. LOCATIONS: Oct. 22: 2361 E. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard; 242 E. Harvard Blvd., Suite C, Santa Paula; 138 W. Main St., Suite E, Ventura. For more information call 805-652-6353.

INFORMATION ON THE HIGH SCHOOL AT MOORPARK COLLEGE | Through March 28. The High School at Moorpark College allows stu dents to earn both their high school diploma and college credits at the same time. HSMC is located on the Moorpark College campus where high school ers, beginning their freshman year, take both high school and college-level classes. The school is open to any student in Ventura or Los Angeles counties. HSMC will host in-person information nights on 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 contact her via email at soplustic@mrpk.org. Additional information can also be found at www.hsmc.mrpk.org.

INKTOBER FOR TEENS | Through Oct. 31. The month of October is known as Inktober, where par ticipants 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 assign ment. 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, camarillolibrary.org.

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

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

TEEN CENTER BATTLE OF THE BANDS APPLICATIONS | Through Oct. 28. The Thousand Oaks Teen Center is currently recruiting high school age bands to play in its annual Battle of the Bands on Dec. 3. Qualifying bands will be judged by indus try professionals and compete for several prizes. Interested bands must provide application, a demon CD and/or link to music. Completed applications should be returned to teencenterprograms@crpd. org no later than Friday, Oct. 28. Online application, guidelines and more information available at www. thousandoaksteencenter.com/events.

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

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 meetings at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura. Enter by way of the main door. Please bring your own N95 mask. For more information, contact Wendell Jones at 805-640-6472, wenj16630@sbcglobal.net or DBSAlliance.org. 5654 Ralston St., Ventura.

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, featuring a corn maze, lab yrinth, gourd tunnel, photo ops, an enormous pumpkin patch and more! Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $14 per person, Monday-Friday; weekend tick ets available online only. Free for children under 2; $2 discount for seniors 65+, military, veterans and emergency first responders. Themed week ends throughout the month. Oct. 22-23: Wild West. Oct. 29-30: All About Pumpkins. 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark and 5696 E. Los Angeles Ave., Somis. underwoodfamilyfarms.com.

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/.

FREE RANGE COMEDY IMPROV CLASS | Fridays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 11. Students will learn the basics of comedy improv through improv exercises and games, then per form their own showcase at completion. $125 for the six-week class held at the Camarillo Academy of Performing Arts, 2460 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. For more information, call 413862-2433, email freerangecomedy@gmail.com or visit freerangecomedy.com.

HOPE AND HELP FOR OVEREATERS | Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Is your eating out of con trol? Are you feeling fat? Overeaters Anonymous can help. 133 S. Laurel St., Ventura (building next to the church). For more information call Amy at 805-3405882. 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 lev els, 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.

PUMPKIN PATCH AT LIMONEIRA RANCH | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30. The Limoneira Ranch, with wide open green vistas framed by mountains is the site of our fall fun in October. Each year our we strive to make our Pumpkin Patch bigger and better with great food, crafts, live entertainment, FFA Petting Zoo, famous 5.5 acre Corn MAiZE and of course our Pumpkin Chucker. Presented by the Rotary Club of Santa Paula. $12 general admis sion; $5-15 for attractions. Free admission for ages 2 and under and free parking. Please no dogs. 12471 Foothill Road, Santa Paula, 888-5221884, sppumpkinpatch.com.

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

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

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

Salsa lovers won’t want to miss the Salsa Music Fest on Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Camarillo’s Freedom Park.

OPENING THEATER

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

IN THE HEIGHTS Oct. 26-Nov. 13. Rubicon Theatre Company presents this Lin-Manuel Miranda musical about a multicultural, multigenerational neighborhood in Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan. The diverse cast includes international artists, Broadway veterans and local Latinx talent. Previews Oct. 26-28. Opening night on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. $39.50-79.50. 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-667-2900, www.rubicontheatre.org.

OPENING ART

CAMARILLO ART CENTER Saturday, Oct. 22, 1-4 p.m.: “Colorful Fall Leaves” watercolor workshop taught by Kathy Whitesell. Through Oct. 30: Autumn Festival. 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo, www.camarilloartcenter.org.

DAB ART Oct. 22-Dec. 31. La Gran Vida (The Big Life), large scale compositions and alternative views from the female perspective. Opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m. H Gallery, 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-293-1616, www.dabart.me/la-gran-vida.

MCNISH GALLERY Oct. 26-Nov. 19. Fiesta Apocalypse, work by Filipino artist Eliseo Art Silva that examines the boundaries between barbarism and civilization. Live lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; reception 7-9 p.m. Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, 805-6785046, www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/ academic/art/mcnish-gallery.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (CAMARILLO) Wednesday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. The Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America will hold an open house, exhibiting different types of embroidery and offering demonstrations. Refreshments will be served. 291 Anacapa Dr., Camarillo, www.channelislandsega.org.

AUDITIONS/CALLS TO ARTISTS

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

STUDENT ART CONTEST Through Oct. 28. The Carnegie Art Cornerstones is currently accepting submissions for its first-ever Student Art Contest.

The theme is “Emerging”, and is open to students in Oxnard Union and Ventura Unified school districts, grades 9-12. Any medium except video or audio, but submission must be in a digital format and submitted by Oct. 28. Awards as high as $500 available. Selected art will be on exhibit at the Channel Island Maritime Museum Jan. 13-29, 2023. For rules, submission guidelines and more information, visit www.carnegieartcornerstones.com/ student-art-contest-2.html.

ONGOING THEATER

1776: THE MUSICAL Through Nov. 6. Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi presents this brilliant imagining of American history, a grand tale which manages to feel both intimate and epic all at once, bringing humor and humanity to the account of 20 men, three months and one incredible argument, in which the fate of nations is decided. Although suitable for all ages, this play may not hold the attention of audience members under 12 years of age. $22-28. Simi Valley

Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 805-583-7900, www.simi-arts.org.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Through Oct. 23.. They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky — the Addams family! This delightful musical based on the TV show stars Teri Hatcher as macabre matriarch Morticia, joined by her husband, Gomez, children Wednesday and Pugsley, Uncle Fester and all the rest in this silly, campy yet touching tale that’s perfect for Halloween! Presented by 5-Star Theatricals. $30$91. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-4492787, bapacthousandoaks.com.

ELECTRICIDAD Through Oct. 23 . This urban Chicano drama set in East Los Angeles comes to the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center with an all-Latinx student cast. Luis Alfaro’s dramatic play is based on Electra, the ancient Greek tragedy by Sophocles. It follows Electricidad as she intensely mourns the death of her dear father at the hands of her mother, Clemencia.

When Electricidad seeks the revenge she deems necessary and just, her desired outcome and its effects shock her and the entire barrio. $15-20. Main stage of the Performing Arts Center on the Moorpark College campus, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, 805.378.1485, moorparkcollege.edu/pac.

GHOSTWALK 2022 Through Oct. 30. It’s time for GhostWalk once again, and Santa Paula’s immersive theater experience is back with a new location and a new set of characters. The 2022 production is “Dark Tales to Tell at Isbell Middle-Ghoul,” and continues the 27-year tradition of historically based stories, real or imagined, told by ghost citizens that lived or might have lived in the Santa Clara River Valley. Guests will be led by a ghostly companion for a one-hour walking tour through this year’s chosen magical and mysterious environment. Tours are not wheelchair accessible. Tours are limited to 30 people and take place FridaySunday evenings, running every 15 minutes. This popular event frequently sells out, so purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. $10-15. Isbell Middle School, 221 S. Fourth St., Santa Paula, www.ghostwalk.com.

JIMMIE EL PAYASO HISTÓRICO DE OXNARD Through Oct. 30.. Jimmie returns to his birth place to attend the Day of the Dead festivities, but he’s a spirit, and he’s early! What to do? Entertain! Suitable for ages 10 and up. $10-25. Teatro de las Américas, 321 W. Sixth St., Oxnard, 805-983-2876, teatrodelasamericas.org.

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Through Nov. 13. A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored hit movie, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs, this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! $23-25. High Street Arts Center, 45 East High Street, Moorpark, 805.529.8700, highstreetartscenter.com.

THE LITTLE MERMAID Through Oct. 23. Go under the sea to join in the musical adventures of mermaid Ariel, smitten with a prince that lives on land, who makes a terrible bargain to be a part of his world. Presented by Center Stage Players and Arts Repertory on an outdoor stage; there are chairs for 100 guests. Feel free to bring comfy low-profile seats or picnic blankets. $20. Studio Channel Islands, 2222 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, www.csparepertory.net.

ROE Through Oct. 21. The Theatre Arts and Dance Department of California Lutheran University presents this dramatization of the history of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision through the actual people involved in the case, from its inception to the recent court reversal decision. Free. CLU, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3452, www.callutheran.edu/ college-arts-sciences/theatre-arts/.

THIS IS WATER Through Oct. 22. Kim Maxwell directs this workshop production of a one-woman/one-musician play written by and starring Rain Perry with accompaniment by Mark Hallman. Perry developed it in conjunction with her A White Album and features her reflections on her past and perspectives through the lens

of her white privilege. Presented by The Townies and Precipitous Records. Masks required. $20. Kim Maxwell Studio, 226 W. Ojai Ave., #102, Ojai, thetowniesinc.org, www.rainperry.com.

VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT

Thursday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. live and via Zoom: Poetry reading and open mic at the EP Foster Library (also streamed live), 651 E. Main St., Ventura. More information at vcpoetryproject.org.

ONGOING ART

643 PROJECT SPACE Through Oct. 31. Channel Islands Marine Debris Art Show, an exhibit of art created by students, faculty and community members from marine debris found on Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa islands to highlight one of the most widespread pollution problems facing the world’s ocean and waterways. 643 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, www.643projectspace.com.

AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Opened June

16: Save the Pollinators: A Youth-Led Environmental Restoration Project. Ongoing: Farm to Market , an interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role play; plus antique tractors, farming implements, a living beehive and more. Hours: ThursdaysSundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum. org/visit-agriculture-museum/.

ATRIUM GALLERY Through Nov. 14. Impact Project Art Exhibit, featuring works by immigrant, LGBTQ and Black communities in Ventura County, as well as art by K-8 students who participated in Focus on the Masters’ educational outreach program, Learning To See. Public reception on Friday, Oct. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Hall of Administration, Ventura County Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, vcartscouncil.org/atrium-gallery/.

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through Oct. 29. It’s About Time, featuring work by members of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild (Beato Gallery). 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805-646-3381, www.beatricewood.com.

BUENAVENTURA GALLERY Through Oct. 29. One-Month Member Show, showing a selection for BAA’s Under $50 fundraiser for purchase, and compiled in memory of late BAA board member Deborah DeBono. Studio 99, Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., #99, Ventura, www.buenaventuraartassociation.org.

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

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

DUDLEY HOUSE HISTORIC MUSEUM Ongoing. The National Historic Landmark was built in 1892 by Selwyn Shaw for lima bean farmer B.W. Dudley, and is one of the last pioneer farmhouses in Ventura. On display are

George Meier II (King Triton)

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Teatro de las Americas presents the traditional mimicry and clown play Jimmie El Payaso Histórico de Oxnard through Oct. 30.

artifacts and other elements showcasing aspects of life from 1895 to 1925. Open for tours the first Sunday of the month. COVID protocols will be strictly followed. 197 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, 805-642-3345, dudleyhouse.org.

FOX FINE JEWELRY Through Nov. 6. Day of the Dead, featuring work by Tricia Anders and Checkos (Sergio Martinez de Jesús) inspired by Día de los Muertos. 560 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1800, www.foxfinejewelry.com.

H GALLERY Through Oct. 16. Art in the Time of Corona, Vol. 2 (Year 2), work inspired by or made during the pandemic. 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, www.dabart.me/in-the-service-of-civilization.

HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS Through Nov. 7: Under $50 Fundraiser, over 60 8x8 works made and donated by BAA members; all proceeds will support BAA. Ongoing: Buenaventura Art Association members showcase and sell their work. Masks and social distancing required. 1559 Spinnaker Drive #106, Ventura Harbor Village, 805-644-2750, www.facebook. com/HarborVillageGalleryGifts.

JOHN SPOOR BROOME LIBRARY Recently opened. Honoring Our Past—Building the Future, featuring a historical timeline of California State University, Channel Islands, since its inception in 2002 through photos, documents and artifacts. CSUCI, 1 University Dr., Camarillo, www.csuci.edu.

KWAN FONG GALLERY Through Oct. 23. On the Range: Works by Terry Spehar-Fahey, featuring art inspired by the ranching families of Idaho. California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, blogs.callutheran.edu/kwanfong.

MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Ongoing. The famed auto museum pays tribute to French automotive design, with coaches from the 1800s, Bugattis from the 1920s-30s, Concours

d’Elegance winners and more. Hours: FridaySunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; advance tickets required. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-3855400, mullinautomotivemuseum.com.

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

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Through Aug. 31, 2023: All That Glitters Is Not Gold, the Jazz Age in Ventura County; Chromatic: The Museum in Six Colors. Through Dec. 31, 2023: Always Keep Creating: The Resiliency of Carol Rosenak. Through Feb. 28, 2023: Behind the Curtain: An Insider’s Look at The George Stuart Historical Figures®. Ongoing: MVC Gallery Marketplace, exhibits devoted to the Chumash, the history of Ventura County, online exhibits and resources and more. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org.

OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Through Nov. 6: Ojai Day Mandalas, a pop-up exhibit which explores the making of the yearly mandala in celebration of Ojai Day through drawings, photos and videos provided by the “Mandala Mavens.” Opened July 29: Perception and Persistence, works by Ojai Studio Artists that explore the push/pull of thinking. Ongoing: Small exhibitions on a range of topics related to the history of the Ojai Valley, as well as virtual talks and more. Walking tours of Historic Ojai resume Oct. 22. Now open FridaySunday. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-640-1390, www.ojaivalleymuseum.org.

OLIVAS ADOBE HISTORIC PARK Ongoing. The Olivas Adobe is now open the second Sunday

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

POPPIES ART AND GIFTS Ongoing. Gifts, jewelry, decor and more made by local artists. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com.

RANCHO CAMULOS MUSEUM Ongoing. The 40-acre landmark and museum is one of the best surviving examples of an early California rancho and honors the area’s Spanish and Mexican heritage. “Last Sundays at the Landmark” take place the last Sunday of every month, and include docent-led tours, music and more. Open every Sunday for docent-led tours; group and special-focus tours by appointment. Situated off of Highway 126, two miles east of Piru. 805-5211501, www.ranchocamulos.org. realART Ongoing. The art gallery in Whizin Market Square features works by a variety of contemporary artists. Whizin Market Square, 28861 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 310-4524000, buyrealart.com.

RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Ongoing. Permanent exhibits include Air Force One, an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, an M-1 Abrams tank and more. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800-410-8354, www.reaganfoundation.org.

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

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SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through Jan. 8, 2023: Remedios (Remedies), a solo exhibition by Conejo Valley artist John Galan. With artworks rich in symbolism and vibrant hues inspired by his Mexican heritage, Galan’s exhibit explores the connections between mind, body, nature and healing. Through Nov. 6: Hiroko Yoshimoto: New Works, 40 new works in her “Biodiversity” series. The museum is now open, Wednesdays-Sundays. Free family days the first Sunday of the month. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org.

SIMI VALLEY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Through Nov. 6. Not of the Hands, But of the Heart, with photographs by artists that exhibited at the center nearly a decade ago and who studied with Retired Professor Emeritus John Gray of Moorpark College. 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 805-583-7900, www.simi-arts.org.

SPICETOPIA Ongoing. The spice and tea shop in downtown Ventura now shows works by members of the Buenaventura Art Association. 576 E. Main St., 805-628-3267, www.spice-topia.com.

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

VENTURA POTTERY GALLERY Ongoing. Talented ceramic artists from across Ventura County make up the Ventura County Potters Guild, and they display their works — housewares, home decor, figurines and more — at the guild’s gallery and shop in Ventura Harbor. 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, 805- 6446800, venturapottersguild.org/gallery.

VITA ART CENTER Through Nov. 2 The New Normal: Art and Politics, exploring artists’ engagement with politics and their vision of the world. 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaartcenter.com.

WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Through Oct. 27. Cole M. James: Call Them In, images and objects offered to the artist’s ancestors which “are grounded in expression of power, the personal, and the prison industrial complex.” California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, rollandgallery.callutheran.edu.

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