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CONTENTS

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6 Intelligently Beautiful

FE ATUR E S 11 Midtown Makeover

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A Ventura bungalow gets a soup-to-nuts renovation . . . and a sustainability upgrade, too

17 Spirit of the Southwest

about town

Hacienda style in Thousand Oaks

27 A Window Into Restoration

shop talk

Ed Sanchez of Home Window Repairs

nesting 39 Easy Breezy

Designer Elizabeth Samia updates a Seacliff home to create a cool beach pad

PHOTO BY GERI ELFMAN

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8 Family Reconnection Program Fundraiser

community

Fox Fine Jewelry

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44 A preview of local happenings

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COVER: Richard Hauge and Ann Hewitt in their renovated Midtown Ventura home.

Photo by T Christian Gapen

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INTELLIGENTLY BEAUTIFUL I ADOPTED A DOG LAST YEAR, AND during our twice daily walks, I’ve noticed that seemingly everyone is in the middle of a landscaping project. Black tarps smothering crab grass. Homeowners in wide-brimmed hats shoveling wheelbarrows full of gravel or mulch. Blank slates of dirt yards patiently awaiting plants and rocks. At one particular home, I’ve watched a contractor with an artisanal streak carefully lay out a large spiral of river stones and cement them in place, one at a time, over the course of several weeks. It’s been thrilling to watch these gardens take shape throughout the months, and to see new ones embarking on their own journey toward sustainability.

(Ella, for her part, just wants to roll in the dirt.)

The drought kicked off this trend, but the beauty and practicality of these smart homes and gardens have been their own best PR. Nowhere is that more true than at the breathtaking Casa de Maya. Taking inspiration from New Mexico architecture, landscape designer Geri Elfman created a hacienda-style courtyard that could have been lifted from a movie set. Augmenting the hardscape is a diverse array of plants: perennial ground covers as well as gravel, succulents and flowering shrubs in addition to cacti. Elfman managed to design a space that resembles a Southwestern desert bursting with wild, colorful, multiform life — all easily maintained by the property’s gray water system.

Richard Hauge and Ann Hewitt turned their staid suburban single-story home into a fun and funky twostory that is as attractive as it is eco-friendly, reusing

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materials and employing the latest in green products and technology throughout every stage of the makeover. Cork flooring, solar panels and internal restructuring to improve air flow have all contributed to an energy-efficient space. Materials left over from various construction projects helped create the second story and staircase. Now a mid-century-modernesque bungalow, the Hauge-Hewitt home boasts tons of character and an environmental pedigree to boot.

Ed Sanchez didn’t get into the window repair business because of the environment: He just liked old wood windows. But when he restores original windows — some close to 100 years old — in historical homes to perfect operation, he does more than just preserve that period look. He also keeps these beautiful, oldgrowth wood sashes out of the landfill, and negates the need for vinyl replacements. A win all the way around — and one of the reasons Home Window Repairs has been certified by the city of Ventura as a Green Business.

“Going green” once brought up images of composting toilets and humble log cabins. Today, we’re more likely to picture succulents, drip-water systems and energy-efficient lighting. The modern makeover is all about adjusting to a new climatic reality, without sacrificing style. Sustainable homes and gardens represent intelligent design, plain and simple. And that, as I see, time and time again, is truly beautiful, too.

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COMMUNITY FAMILY RECONNECTION PROGRAM ART RECEPTION AND FUNDRAISER FOX FINE JEWELRY Fox Fine Jewelry hosted a summer fundraiser for the Downtown Ventura Partners’ Family Reconnection Program, which provides free transportation for homeless individuals wishing to connect with a family member. The event was also an opening reception for the Local Color art exhibit, featuring the work of Jen Livia and Hilda Kilpatrick-Freyre.

Art work and a diamond ring were raffled off, and strolling magician Kris Sheppard and musician Corinn Conant provided entertainment. The event raised more than $4,000.

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COVER STORY NEW OUTLOOK: Adding a second story gave this ordinary suburban a whole new visage, while two outdoor decks up top provide a fresh perspective for the owners, too.

MIDTOWN MAKEOVER A Ventura bungalow gets a soup-to-nuts renovation . . . and a sustainability upgrade, too.

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idtown Ventura’s residential look is a staid piece of coastal California’s design plan. The bungalow and bungalow-like small houses are icons along tree-lined streets where sea breezes carry fog across the neighborhoods.

But Richard Hauge and Ann Hewitt decided to create a different kind of icon with their Frances Street single-story by changing everything in a house with small rooms, creating open air and volume that wasn’t there before.

Hauge recently retired from the city of Ventura’s Environmental Health Division. Hewitt, who holds a degree in environmental psychology, still consults with businesses on issues relating to climate change and greenhouse gas verification. The home they wanted to create was about comfort and design, yes, but also about sustainability.

“Is there any room that wasn’t touched?” said Hewitt.

“No, there wasn’t. Before the remodel, it was the average Midtown home. But I said, when we remodeled I wanted a bedroom that would hold a bed and a dresser, and we wanted a second bathroom.”

What they got was much more than that — but not in the way one might think.

That average Midtown home had a lot of good bones; all it needed was a bit of 21st-century efficiency and minimalist thinking on a maximum scale. David Ferrin, principal architect of Arketype Architects; Ronni Fryman, senior designer for Kitchen Places; and a host of other Ventura area designers and contractors came together to create a unique space on an ordinary street.

Ferrin pointed out all of the “what used to be” parts of }}

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CREATIVE COOKING: Green and purple walls, bright red accents, a dazzling backsplash and funky cabinet fixtures: there’s nothing ordinary about this colorful, open kitchen.

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the home as he walked through “what now is,” and the list was long. Two rooms expanded into one, portions of walls and roof reused, more windows. Thought went into the furniture as well. The result: a mid-century house that retained its mid-century character while improving efficiency and flow.

One major overhaul was the addition of a second story. Reclaimed timbers (from removed walls and the roof) have been sanded and oiled to create a beautiful stairway featuring glass guards, which make the space feel more open. The second floor is above only one-half of the house, and features two outdoor decks with enviable views across Ventura. One deck is attached to the family room, where Hauge and Hewitt spend evenings looking out at the neighborhood and, on occasion, talking to passers-by who want to know more about what they did to the house.

GO WITH THE FLOW: “The spaces aren’t exceptionally large in this house, but they’re open,” said architect David Ferrin. Expanded rooms and extra windows improve flow and efficiency throughout the home.

Downstairs, the flooring has been replaced with cork — inspired by the flooring on the back patio sunroom, which was part of the house when the couple moved in in the 1990s. “The flooring comes in 1-foot-by-2-foot sections and we laid them out diagonally to get a different pattern,” said Fryman. “It worked out well.” Cork flooring comes from the cork oak tree and is, according to both Fryman and Hewitt, a highly sustainable product.

“The spaces aren’t exceptionally large in this house,” said Ferrin “but they’re open — and that changes everything.” Ferrin even took one of the smaller bedrooms, which serves as Hewitt’s office, and extended a recessed window to give more ledge on the inside. “There’s a new stud wall on the outside, which allowed us to put more depth in the window space.”

There were indeed challenges that came with the small house. “But it had to be fun,” said Fryman. “We used fir wood for the kitchen cabinets, which have a nice mid-century look, and we kept the cabinets open at the top with frosted glass for windows to allow more light in.”

Hewitt picked out the bold colors in the kitchen. The lavender turns to pure purple, while the green highlights the adjacent walls. The cabinetry allowed for recessed spaces, and a simple galley kitchen became an open, engaging and highly functional cooking and tasting area with lots of counter space. Caesarstone, an engineered stone that uses quartz dust, adds what Fryman called another “midcentury terrazzo look.”

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FEELIN’ GROOVY: The house’s mid-century roots are reflected in its furnishings, where a kidney bean table, Selig Z-inspired chair and vintage lighting give the second-story family room a 1960s mod feel.

The house does have two small heat-pump air conditioners and, usually, only the one on the bedroom side of the house is in use part of the year.

There are also solar panels and, according to Hewitt, the panels provide all the energy the house needs. In addition, the walls are insulated with an environmentally friendly soft spray foam called Icynene.

Outside, a sliding glass door leads to a deck that looks out over the back garden. The wood on the deck is a Brazilian hardwood called ipe, also known as ironwood, which Ferrin says is sustainably harvested. Even the new windows are sustainable as they are not vinyl but Milgard Ultra, a fiberglass material. “It’s not toxic, much more environmentally friendly and not much

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more expensive than vinyl,” Ferrin explained.

Still, the main part of the renovation took less than a year. “We began last April,” said Hauge, “and finished in November.” The couple had to move out during most of that time, along with their bird, Hector, who survived the whole thing. The kitchen was done in 2013 and took about six weeks to do, while the landscaping was done last May. Bit by bit, over time, the house began to take a shape that Hauge and Hewitt loved, maximizing minimums and minimizing maximums — not with some existing harmony, but picking up the fragment of a tune heard in the timbers of the house’s old construction — and rewriting it. v

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When her two daughters bypassed their mother’s love for dance, and instead developed a passion for horses, Elfman hung up her ballet slippers for good. She and her family embraced a decidedly more “outdoorsy” lifestyle. Elfman earned an associate degree in horticulture and design, named her company after Hawkeye, her favorite horse, and never looked back.

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Elfman plants to suit the environment. “Long gone are the days of old-style gardens with lawns and hedges; we just can’t do that anymore.” Instead, she encourages her clients to make more sustainable and environmentally thoughtful landscape choices. “The alternative does not have to end up looking like an Arizona desert-scape,” she assures us. “There are plenty of other choices. Perennials and succulents, for example, can do the job nicely.

“With the drought, I think some people got a little carried away, ripping up their lawns and throwing down gravel, which is not advisable. Gravel heats up the ground and makes everything even hotter.” Elfman prides herself on seeking the middle ground and not adhering to one extreme or another.

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Christopher Parise. They met Elfman through mutual friends.

The Mexicana-style ranch house features authentic Mexican tile, and uses mesquite wood throughout the home, adding character and charm.

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All that was missing to complete the property was a large, hacienda-style, stone courtyard. “Designing the courtyard was such fun,” says Elfman. “I love to work with stone.” She created an outdoor world to complement the house, building multiple fireplaces and sculpting seats right out of the walls. There’s even an “Elk Mountain” boulder water feature surrounded by an Australian peppermint tree (Agonis flexuosa) and many Leucadendron ‘Summer Red’ plants, endemic to South Africa and prized for their drought tolerance and colorful flowers.

Elfman hunted down many unusual plants, ones that can withstand the intense heat of Southern California summers. The cactus garden near the front door includes a Euphorbia lambii tree, Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset,’ and Mangave ‘Macho Mocha.’ She used Crassula ‘Campfire’ and Senecio serpens (sometimes called blue chalkstick) as ground cover.

A barbecue area built against the courtyard wall is accented with brightlycolored Mexican tile.

Elfman used Grevillea ‘Red Hooks,’ Furcraea foetida ‘Mediopicta,’ Leucophyllum frutescens, Abutilon palmeri, Cereus peruvianus and Aeoniums to offset the area.

Along the driveway she planted rows of large blue agave, Palo Verde, and Chilean mesquite trees to shade the upper garden of Fouquieria splendens, Aloe merlothii and manzanita ‘Howard McMinn.’

She plants sparingly, knowing that over time the area will fill up as the plants grow. “When I am looking at a landscape I am seeing what it is going to look like in five years. I have to put on my goggles that take me into the future.”

Elfman describes her style as “instinctive and fluid.” She likes to spend time before she begins a project, getting to know her clients as people. “My crew doesn’t just come in and do the job and leave. They also get quite emotionally involved with what we are doing; we have been working together so long that we have a rhythm to the way we work.”

Elfman is drawn to many types of gardens. “I enjoy them all, but I have my own style; I work with what is there and what is going to look good, while still trying to give the clients what they want. Overall, I am trying to achieve a calming effect. Even a small area should give off some relaxation, some pleasure.”

It is all about a “feeling” for Elfman. She will ask her clients: “Tell me, what is the feeling you want to have when you walk outside?” Then she will fill in the }} blanks with the shades and the colors and scents. v

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ABOVE: Dried chilis, howling coyote, cactus — unmistakable emblems of the Southwest decorate the courtyard’s charmingly old-fashioned “post office.”

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TOP: Succulents, cacti and shrubs together give the garden diversity and dimension. Clockwise from the corner: Grevillea ‘Red Hooks,’ Bilberry cactus (Myrtillocactus geometrizans), Black Rose Aeonium (Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’), giant false agave (Furcraea foetida ‘Mediopicta’), Crassula hybrid, Sunburst Aeonium, Aloe ‘Blue Elf,’ and Texas sage (Leucophyllum frutescens).

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f the eyes are the windows of the soul, then you might say windows reflect the soul of a house. Victorian, Craftsman, California Bungalow, Priairie School — all feature distinctive windows that add to their period charm. Maintaining those windows, and the look they impart to a building, is a passion for Home Window Repairs founder Ed Sanchez, who has worked on historic landmarks throughout Southern California, including the Laguna Beach Hotel, the Bradbury Building in Los Angeles and the Bembridge House in Long Beach. He’s also repaired windows on numerous residences throughout Ventura County, and most recently was involved in the window restoration project at Santa Paula’s Briggs School last spring. Ventana Monthly had the chance to talk to Sanchez about the ins and outs of window restoration and repair.

How did you get into the restoration business?

I went to Cal Poly [Pomona] and got a job at JPL in electrical engineering. Everyone was trying to jump into management — that was the path to advancement. But I needed to get out, I needed to talk to people. I got into the window repair business in 1983. There was no one doing it in Orange County, so I decided to be the first.

How did your business change through the years?

I started out putting retrofit windows into homes. But I saw that there was a market for old windows. I’d be pulling out these old wood windows, and I realized, “These are pretty good!” So I decided to get into repairing old wooden windows. The old windows were what people really wanted.

How did you learn your trade?

I learned from an old guru in Maine named John Leeke. He was my Yoda. Between his help and doing it on my own, I kind of taught myself. I built Home Window Repairs in 1986. We don’t just work on wood; we work on old aluminum and vinyl windows, too.

What are some of the advantages of repairing old wood windows versus replacing them?

A lot of the older windows are made out of old-growth wood. It tends to be more resistant to bugs and termites. Today, redwood trees are usually cut down every 25 years. The truth is, if those trees don’t have 100 years to grow, the wood isn’t much more resistant to termites than pine.

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design; that’s what I like! It’s more stable and takes more abuse.

Most windows made before World War II were built like that.

Those windows are still around today; ones made out of dowels . . . they eventually come loose. And of course, the grid pattern and scrolling of old windows is usually very distinctive; it’s what makes it look like an “old” window. People like that original look.

If you look at a home built in 1900, those windows are usually in perfect shape structurally. I want to maintain that. That’s my tagline: “Keep the Quality.”

What are some of the things you have to do to repair them?

Most are double-hung, and the panes are designed to move up and down.

Not everyone realizes that, though, because their windows don’t work properly or because the top one’s been nailed in. When I pull out the sashes, I can get in there and sand the edges down to the raw wood. I’ll coat it with a beeswax/orange oil combination to preserve it. Then I’ll join and tighten the pieces, and make sure they’re seated properly so they can seal, and so they can be opened or closed easily with one hand. I can also weatherstrip and seal them like a modern window — that makes it quieter in the house and there’s no draft. I also fix the rope and pulley system: replace the sash cord, or adjust the weights to fix the balancing mechanism.

What are some of the biggest challenges in your work?

Every single window is different. Each one has a different story attached. A problem with joints, the balancing mechanism is bad, a pulley that’s destroyed, weights clanging. If there are 10 of the same window in the same house you’re going to have 10 individual problems to solve. Most people quit at that point: They run into a problem, and they just want to replace the window altogether.

But that’s what I like the most! It takes a while to get the hang of it. It’s the art of not giving up. If I do my job right, the window will last another 30-50 years. That’s a long time for something to last. You’ll get another lifetime out of your window.

You’ve said that you train your own technicians. What qualities do you look for?

I look for, No. 1, a mechanic, and a woodworker second. When I hire carpenters, they get frustrated with the mechanical things that go wrong.

They want to replace everything. That’s not what we do. It’s a fussy thing — so a technician needs to be OK with that. He or she has to be really patient, because if you’re not, you’re gonna break things! You’ve got to do the right thing so that when the window goes back in, it operates like it did back in 1919. And when I finally find someone and train them, watching them grow over time and get excited about what they do is the most rewarding thing.

What do you wish most people knew about what you do?

Probably 95 percent of all windows that are thrown away can be restored to their original operation. Why just fill the landfills with those things? When you fight a window, it just needs to be fixed — not trashed. It’s my job to make sure the window is structurally sound, locks easily, and opens and closes smoothly. I tell my customers, “If it doesn’t work, don’t pay me.”

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Something I just love is when I repair a window that has never really worked well before. And the homeowner can open it with one hand, the locks close — they get giddy! It makes me so happy. v

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ROOM WITH A VIEW: White, light and metallic tones are a breath of fresh air, and keep the primary focus on the deep blue sea.

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Designer Elizabeth Samia updates a Seacliff home to create a cool beach pad for family gatherings.

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WHEN INTERIOR DESIGNER ELIZABETH SAMIA MET Ventura-based singer/guitarist Shane Cohn online, he brought her to see his stepfather’s beach house on their second date.

Little did the 38-year-old Boston native and mother of two (ages 18 and 12) imagine that, just one year later, not only would Shane pop the question (the duo plan to wed this coming October in a destination glamping wedding in Big Sur), but that her future father-in-law would entrust her to turn the formerly dark, two-story, 2,400-square-foot beach pad, located in the private gated Seacliff community, into a breezy, airy family compound for all of the clan to enjoy.

Renovated with an eye to keeping the budget intact, the savvy designer was smart about where she could indulge and where she could save a few bucks. She splurged on stand-out details like uncoated brass plumbing fixtures for the kitchen and bathrooms, and then balanced the expense with brass drawer pulls she sourced online at coolknobsandpulls.com for just $11.50 each and a stylish IKEA lamp in the living room. Apparently a magic genie of lighting, she also thought outside the box by integrating outdoor brass lighting fixtures inside and choosing other eye-catching light fixtures throughout. A neutral palette of white tones, both wood and metallic, made the entire space light and airy. Her design mantra: to “see the big, blue ocean.” }}

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ABOVE: French doors lead to a tranquil patio with a tile and brass fountain that carries the themes of the home’s interior outside.

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“The goal was to have soul, so we used soapstone in the kitchen counter and Old World handmade tiles inspired by Israel from Tabarka Studio,” noted Samia. (That tile was another luxury, which she convinced the owner was well worth the price.) The pure white veinless quartz island in the kitchen adds to the clean look, while dark wood floors provide a crisp counterpoint to original wood ceilings, where the designer let the original knots peek through a white/gray paint wash.

The open kitchen-living room floor plan has inviting spots for one and all to convene. The space spills nicely out onto the deck with an outdoor kitchen, sandbox, SAMIA’S DESIGN TIPS hammock and fire pit.

A boulder seawall bufKeep your eye on the big picture, but pay fers the Pacific from attention to details. the outdoor dining/ Prioritize where you spend your money. “Tiles play area. The downand hardware provide the bones of this house, stairs also has a guest so I spent the money there,” Samia says. “I suite and an additional wanted the handmade tiles to add depth and bedroom. soul. Uncoated brass in the kitchen and bath A striking glass added patina to the home as well.” and oak staircase leads Find the deals! Sourcing online is a full-time job, up to two guest rooms but it’s worth the money saved in the end.

— including one with bunk beds for the Accent with color. Change up a look by adding burgeoning family. new pillows, throws or a rug.

Elizabeth teased up Lots and lots of built-ins in every area in the the nautical theme house serve a purpose: You can entertain a with rope lamps, brass crowd without feeling crowded, or you can have fixtures just beginning a peaceful moment to yourself and never feel to reveal their patina, that you are in a big, empty home. macramé pillows (reminiscent of sailors knots) and other details that she fuses into the rooms in original and unique ways.

The master bedroom and bath have ocean views and provide a peaceful space that invites thoughtful introspection.

Outdoors, the major focal points (other than the deep blue sea) are an outdoor shower and fountain. These add a laid-back, beachy feel to the exterior, and are perfectly in keeping with the home’s other thematic elements.

It wasn’t smooth sailing the whole way. At one point the entire house was stripped, except for brand-new windows.

The job was at a standstill when Samia first met the owner.

Undaunted, Samia took over and was, “All hands on, everyday!”

She even helped out with planting as well as sanding and polishing the handcrafted black walnut kitchen shelves with edges carved into a “wave” design.

Her determination and spirit — and eye for detail — impressed her future father-in-law, who had faith in Samia’s vision . . . and was thrilled by the results. “My old, run-down beach house has been wonderfully transformed!” he exclaimed.

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SHORT LIST Sept. 10-11 | Ventura Harbor Village Ventura Harbor Village will once again serve as the seaside backdrop for the eighth annual Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival to benefit FOOD Share, Ventura County’s regional food bank. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the waterfront promenade will be transformed into an art gallery and marketplace, featuring chalk artists creating vivid “living” murals overlooking the docks. Painters, photographers and craft designers will display and sell their works.

1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. For more information, visit www.venturaharborvillage.com.

HEARING IS BELIEVING SCREENING

Sept. 12 | Plaza Cinemas 14 Hearing Is Believing, the new feature documentary from award-winning Ventura producer/director Lorenzo DeStefano, introduces the world to the astonishing young musician and composer Rachel Flowers. DeStefano and his team have created a dynamic and engaging portrait of a year and a half in the life of a tight-knit American family from Oxnard with Rachel’s stunning music as the soundtrack. Immediately following each screening, DeStefano and Flowers will host a Q&A. Two showings: 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets $7.50 to $10.75. 255 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. For more information, visit www.oxnardfilmsociety.org.

FORK IT OVER GIRL SCOUTS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Sept. 15 | Palm Garden Hotel This cookie culinary competition and fundraiser will feature recipes by noted chefs from local restaurants and food trucks as they create dishes inspired by Girl Scout cookies.

Guests will enjoy samples of delicious appetizers and desserts, and taste beer and wine from a variety of local breweries and wineries. All proceeds benefit the modernization of the Camp Arnaz Program Center. $60 per person; event is 21 and older. 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks. For more information, visit www.forkitovergsccc.com.

CABRILLO’S SAN SALVADOR

Sept. 15 – 18 | Channel Islands Harbor Sail across the centuries as the full-scale replica of the first European vessel to explore California’s coastline makes her maiden voyage. Cabrillo’s San Salvador: The Pacific Heritage Tour stops at Channel Islands Harbor September 15-18, offering onshore exhibits and seagoing adventures for all ages. With tickets purchased at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, visitors can see a special exhibit on the San Salvador, receive a tour of the majestic ship and enjoy other CIMM exhibitions. Tickets: $10 to $15; children 5 and under free. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. For more information, visit www.cimmvc.org.

OJAI CHAUTAUQUA PANEL

Sept. 17 | Matilija Junior High School “How did we get to this point?” ask the panelists of the annual Ojai Chautauqua of the 2016 elections. The Ojai Chautauqua will host moderated panels featuring experts from both sides of the aisle — and beyond — to examine the broader political landscape that has produced such an unusually polarizing election season. A second panel, on Oct. 8, will look past the elections to discuss what challenges the new president will face. $20 to $30. 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai. For more information, visit www.ojaichat.org.

BOWLFUL OF BLUES

Sept. 17 | Libbey Bowl Ojai’s Bowlful of Blues returns to Libbey Bowl with performers scheduled from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., including headliner blues legend Arthur Adams and featuring Mitch Kashmar,

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Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, Calire-Marx Organ Quartet, and rising star Jade Hendrix. Gates open at 2 p.m. Popular locals Richard Kaller and Annieville Blues will play on the lawn stage. For pricing and more information, visit http:// bowlfulofblues.org.

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OJAI INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

Sept. 21 | Ojai Arts Center, Meditation Mount Celebrate peace at this annual event featuring a performance by “Inner Peace Troubadour” Cecilia St. King, readings on the subject of peace and other activities scheduled throughout the day. In April 2015, Ojai Mayor Severo Lara announced that the city would become a “City of Peace.” This is the celebration of that declaration. 113. S. Montgomery St., Ojai and 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/OjaiCityofPeace.

FOR THE LOVE OF ART

Sept. 24 | Arnaz Program Center Focus on the Masters’ annual FUNdraising Gala supports its community art enrichment programs. Attendees will be treated to music by documented artist Phil Salazar accompanied by Mark Heyes, with dinner and libations provided.

Featured documented artist Tom Jenkins will share his love and talent for making and whirling tops. The event takes place 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets: $20 to $60. 155 Sulphur Mountain Rd., Ventura. For more information visit www.

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TASTE OF LOCAL FESTIVAL

Sept. 25 | Olivas Adobe The Second Annual Taste of Local brings together farmers, chefs and the community to celebrate our local harvest. This year will feature a Local Home Brew Challenge, a variety of workshops, live music, Andria Kidd’s Cowboy Poetry and more. Over 60 area chefs, wineries, breweries, farmers and purveyors are expected to showcase their culinary expertise.

Proceeds benefit Totally Local VC’s Ag Education and the Steve Toby Culinary Scholarship Fund. Tickets $35 to $45.

4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura. For more information, visit www.totallylocalvc.com.

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ART & STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL

VENTURA HARVEST FESTIVAL ORIGINAL ART & CRAFT SHOW

Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 | Ventura County Fairgrounds The west coast’s largest indoor arts and crafts showcase featuring the works of more than 300 exhibitors including jewelry, woodwork, home décor, clothing and accessories, specialty foods, and more. Craft demonstrations will take place during the day, and artists can personalize items for gifts. The show also features live entertainment, contests, strolling entertainers, and a Kidzone with a pumpkin patch.

Tickets range from $4 to $9. 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura.

For more information, visit www.harvestfestival.com.

ON THE HORIZON THE 33RD ANNUAL OJAI STUDIO ARTISTS TOUR

Oct. 7 – 10 | Ojai Studio Artists The theme for this year’s reception on Friday, Oct. 7, is the “Pink Moment Gala,” and is free and open to all tour artists and ticketholders. The event features raffle baskets filled with original art and fine local products, such as Ojai honey, olive oil and lavender. On Saturday and Sunday, 50 artist studios throughout the Ojai Valley will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., preceded by a special pre-tour program at 7 p.m. on Friday for locals and early arrivals. Tickets: $15 to $35. 323 E. Matilija St., Suite 110-243, Ojai. For more information, visit www.ojaistudioartists.org.

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88 $649,200

99 $591,200

11 $375,500

12 $460,100

58 $711,600

49 $772,000

57 $595,600

46 $622,600

20 $1,114,000

24 $1,008,700

133 $525,100

110 $562,600

28 $333,500

34 $358,600

12 $451,000

13 $403,000

141 $532,400

140 $527,400

90 $655,800

104 $723,900

105 $524,400

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# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE NEWBURY PARK

# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE MOORPARK

# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE OJAI

# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE OXNARD

# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE PORT HUENEME

# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE SANTA PAULA

# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE SIMI VALLEY

# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE THOUSAND OAKS

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Ventana Monthly Home Sales Index is presented each month as part of the real estate section.

The figures are sourced from sales reported to MLS for the period of 8/1/16 to 8/31 /16.

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This dramatically designed Spanish styled estate in secluded Mandalay Beach is steps to pristine sand. This 3 + 4 home is newly built with exceptional quality and attention to the finest of details.

The gourmet kitchen boasts alderwood cabinets, along with quartz countertops in neutral tones. all Thermador appliances, including a six burner gas stove. adding to the grandeur of this home is a butler’s pantry with full cabinetry, prep counter and its own separate indoor laundry. The wood beamed ceiling and custom fireplace mantle, along with custom wrought iron craftsmanship including a sweeping staircase. The upstairs awe inspiring master suite includes sitting room and en suite bath and walk-in closet with full organizers. each of the other two bedrooms have their own en-suite bath with views of the water or Topa Topa mountains. Parking will be uncomplicated with a full two car garage at the rear of the home along with a full two car driveway with stamped and stained concrete. $1,290,000

Open Concept with Great Views don’t wait. This awesome 4 + 3 home is fresh to the market. light and bright with newer windows. down stairs bedrooms & bath allow for privacy and guests. office/bedroom on main floor with kitchen and dining room that includes balcony. The open concept living room with fireplace and views from every location. Included a Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom , separate Jacuzzi tub & shower & full size fireplace. amazing outside decks one with ocean views and the other with wind glass & vinyl posts for protection on those breezy days. did I forget to mention a three car garage with driveway. This home is a one of a kind and priced to sell. $1,075,000

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A New View of Ventura.

MOVE-IN READY HOMES AVAILABLE NOW One visit and La Barranca will change your view of Ventura living.

These Mediterranean-designed homes present modern, open floorplans encouraging indoor-outdoor living with panoramic-style doors. Each is highly finished with price-included features like GE Monogram appliances, marble master baths with custom detail, hardwood flooring, and so much more.

Come visit with us this weekend. We know you’ll love your new view of Ventura living!

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Open House Thursday - Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm or shown by appointment.

New Luxury Homes From $1.17 million 3,061 to 3,586 Sq. Ft. 4 Bedrooms & 3.5 to 4.5 Baths Ensuite First-Floor Bedroom Generous Great Rooms • Gourmet Kitchens Office/Study & Lofts Loggias, Covered Porches & Decks Elevated homesites with countryside, city light or ocean views (per location) Acclaimed School District

BROKERS WELCOME • 2.5% CO-OP

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Prices effective date of publication, subject to prior sale and availability. Square footage is approximate. Interiors shown are of builder’s decorated model home.

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santa rosa property zoned for horses

tuscan home on over 4 acres

rare opportunity to be on the sand for this price

incredible oceanfront location in sought-after hollywood beach Spacious end-unit townhouse, in a 3-unit HOA with ultimate ocean and Channel Islands views, features outdoor space, and an open floorplan. This townhome is next to permanent open beach access, which is not a buildable lot. This allows for windows on both the beach side of the home and the South side of the home. The ground floor features a den, bedroom, bathroom and a laundry room. The second level is designed for entertaining with an open concept living

room, dining area and kitchen, plus two additional bedrooms. The master has an en suite full bath; there is another full bath on this level. Enjoy the second floor balcony and first floor deck on the sand for additional outdoor living space.

Living room has a beautiful 12-foot coffered ceiling. There is also a 2-car garage and private gated entry. Cross the street to the Hollywood Beach Cafe, or walk approximately two blocks to the Channel Islands Harbor, with its Sunday

farmers’ market, and year-round boating, dining, athletic, retail opportunities and yacht clubs. Contact Ariel & Karen, Coldwell Banker Previews International, Hollywood Beach. 805-824-2004.

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Hundreds of avocado trees, olive trees, green house, refreshing salt water pool/spa with impressive tile work, BBQ Center, outdoor fireplace and patio. Inside enjoy amenities one would expect of a property of this caliber. Step into a beautiful entry with its grand staircase. Over sized chef inspired kitchen was recently remodeled; Fusion Granite, Stainless Steel appliances incl, Dbl ovens & warming drawer, pot filler over cook top, wine fridge, custom cabinetry, Franke sinks, huge

center island w/seating.It opens to a big family room with Fireplace and spectacular views. Master bedroom has a double sided fireplace and sitting room plus a huge master bath. Contact Judy Fairchild, Keller Williams West Ventura County 805-827-2399.

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Two Homes, Two Pools!

EXCLUSIVE VENTURA HEIGHTS TROPICALLY INSPIRED, 1-STORY HOME

RARE, 180 DEGREE, UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN, ISLANDS & CITY LIGHT VIEWS! Past custom etched-glass doors, this casually chic, newer constructed and recently remodeled, home welcomes you with its open-concept living featuring dining areas with fireplace, crown moldings & bamboo flooring through-out!

The gourmet kitchen boasts custom cabinets, granite counters, a center island, plus top-o-theline appliances! The den features

vaulted ceilings, a 2nd fireplace plus a built-in salt-water aquarium!

The master-suite offers dual walkin closets & French doors that lead to a meditation garden, while the master-bath boasts floating sinks, a claw-foot tub that fills from the ceiling & marble shower with body-sprayers! The 2nd bedroom features a built-in desk, while the guest-bath is a work of art! There’s also an ocean view

lanai with requisite shuttered windows & tin-roof ceiling. Please visit: www.2033Foster.com then schedule a viewing! Contact Blake Mashburn, Century 21 Troop Real Estate, 805-368-0202.

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Skyloft Awaits This gorgeous, luxurious estate is situated on approximately twenty acres abutting the Los Padres National Forest yet just a few minutes to charming center of town in Ojai.

These two homes are all surrounded by pristine nature and spectacular views of the mountains.

With top of the line amenities, brilliant architectural detail and impressive pedigree, this home extends the finest in quality for the most discerning sophisticate. Main house and guest house each have their own beautiful

infinity pools falling off into epic mountain and valley views. There are two cool, well-maintained Airstreams with established camps on the property. Contact Anne Williamson, Coldwell Banker Property Shoppe, Ojai, 805-320-3314.

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Award-winning, contemporary beachfront home with dramatic ocean and island views. Dramatically renovated in 2015 and 2016. 4,000 sq. ft. with beachfront master suite, spectacular views from the kitchen, dining, family and living rooms and self-contained guest quarters. $3,695,000

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Fantastic ocean and island views from the top deck; great for entertaining! Nice ocean view from the family room too! Well-located and spacious townhome where Mandalay Beach Road meets Neptune Square! 3+2.5. New flooring in the kitchen and dining rooms and new paint throughout. $780,000

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Mid-century neighborhood with 21st-century updates! Beautiful, private backyard with two decks, great curb appeal, expanded chef’s kitchen that opens to great room with gorgeous fireplace. Oak floors, newer windows, and more! $650,000

Beautiful townhome minutes from the beach and harbor! End-unit. Granite kitchen surfaces, custom fireplace and designer flooring. Private rear patio yard that leads to a 2-car garage. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1042 square feet. $329,000

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VENTURA’S ONLY WATER-FRONT OFFERING! Custom constructed in 2015 & never before occupied, this quality constructed water-front home is ideally located just across from the main channel with an impressive 45’ water-frontage, 36’ private boat dock & preferred west exposure for sparkling water & sunset views! Featuring 3 en suite bedrooms, the open living area flows to the waterfront entertaining deck through 10’ floor to ceiling multi-sliding doors, providing an indoor-outdoor living experience we so enjoy here in temperate Ventura, California!

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