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editor’s note

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6 Beyond the Physical

FE ATUR E S 10 Still Going Strong

profile

The continuing adventures of a high-powered couple show the benefits of active aging.

15 All Together Now

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Teamwork, crew and community propel Casitas Rowing.

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20 Fluid Dynamics

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Pro surfer Mary Osborne goes above and beyond the board.

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travel

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Heritage Square Spring Tea

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Wendy and Eric Gillett

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t’s hard to overstate how much rowing crew affected Wendy Gillett’s life. She met her husband, Eric, when she joined her college rowing team, for one thing. It also became a career, as she has been a professional coach for decades. It even brought her to Ventura County: The mystique of Lake Casitas and its association with the 1984 Olympics was the deciding factor when the couple decided to relocate from Orange County. For love of the sport, they started Casitas Rowing, and since 2008 have been bringing people of all ages, abilities and walks of life together to partake in the unique joys of what Gillett refers to as “the ultimate team sport.” The story behind Casitas Rowing demonstrates how our physical activities can enhance everything around us: our relationships with others, our motivations and interests, where we live. Professional surfer Mary Osborne has built a life beyond the surfboard, while remaining connected to her element. As a surf ambassador for Patagonia, and as a representative for numerous environmental initiatives, including the United Nations Environmental Safe Campaign, she has tirelessly worked to protect and cleanup the ocean environment. She’s also an advocate

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for women in sports, and a role model to the many young women who participate in her surf camps, where selfconfidence and healthy living are as important as catching a wave. Pat and Cat Patterson love bicycling. So much, in fact, that in 2002, they grabbed life by the handlebars and pedaled off on a four-year tour of the world. Ten years since their return, the two adventurers — now 77 and 63 years young, respectively — haven’t slowed down much: Long-distance biking and travel continue to be a part of their fitness regimen. They’ve made friends all over the world (many of whom still keep in touch), weathered the inevitable frailties of age with enviable resilience, and even wrote a book about their remarkable journey. In good shape? Definitely. But the fearlessness with which the Pattersons just “get out there” is the true testament to their mental and physical fitness. We are told ad nauseam that being active is necessary for good health. But how much better it is when we can exercise more than just our muscles! When mind, body and spirit are in synch, all aspects of our lives enjoy the benefits. And that, I think, is both the key to and point of a healthy lifestyle. – Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer nancy@ventanamonthly.com

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STILL GOING STRONG The continuing adventures of a high-powered couple show the benefits of active aging.

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fter cycling for 23,000 miles over four years in 57 countries, the hardest part of returning home for one couple was learning to walk again. Pat and Catherine (Cat) Patterson of Ventura, who rode their bikes through the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa and South and Central America from 2002 to 2006 (and were the subject of a Ventana Monthly story in 2008), didn’t cycle around town upon coming home because they weren’t used to the car traffic. So they tried walking instead. “It was really hard on our knees,” Pat said. “After being on a bike for so long, we were using very different muscles.” Overall, however, the physical and mental muscles they built during their biking adventures have been positive for their health. Pat, now 77, and Cat, 63, each recently had major surgery (for internal problems unrelated to biking). The couple believe they are recovering quickly because they are still in excellent posttour shape — more than a decade later. “I atrophied so much after surgery; imagine if I hadn’t had the muscle mass,” Pat said. “They told me I would be in the hospital for 10 days; I was out in five,” Cat said. The strength they built up during four years on bikes no doubt contributed to their enduring health and vitality. Their current commitment to physical activity, however, has also kept them in such exceptional shape. The couple said they work out at a gym three days a week, including a stationary bike for Pat, and yoga, Pilates and swimming for Cat. The other four days they’re back on their bikes. Before their surgeries, the Pattersons rode

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up the coast from their home in Pierpont to Carpinteria or Ojai, about 35 miles round trip. They’re taking it a little easier now, having shortened those bike trips to a mere 20 miles. Surgery or not, these models of fitness continue to get more exercise than folks a fraction of their age. Preparing for their big trip in 2002 created some healthy habits that have been hard to break. To train for their around-the-world tour, Cat said, the couple cycled three to four days a week carrying all their gear. They each lugged about 80 pounds, including clothes, a tent and cooking supplies. “But we didn’t do anything major as far as training,” Cat said. “The training was just being on the road.” During their trip the Pattersons spent nine months traveling through 17 countries in Africa. They’ve recently relived that experience, and exercised some intellectual muscles, too, by writing about it in their newly self-published book, The African Dream (Bicycling Beyond Boundaries), available at Amazon.com. In Africa, Pat said, they usually rode for five days straight, 50 to 60 miles per day, then took days off to sightsee. “It’s a slow way to travel, but the best way,” he said. “You see things you just can’t see any other way.” “It was just our life, what we were doing every day, so we took our time,” Cat said. “Ride, rest, have lunch. Ride, shower, eat dinner, go to bed.” An excellent recipe for long-term health, it would seem. There were challenges, of course. Cat, a vegetarian, said the limited diet did not serve her well on the bicycling tour. “We were burning at least 4,000 to 5,000 cal-

ories a day; I realized I needed a lot more protein and calories,” she said. “That was one of the best things though — with all the exercise, we could eat whatever we wanted.” Another issue cropped up relatively quickly on the first leg of their trip. Biking across the U.S., Cat said she collapsed from dehydration in Salt Lake City and had to go into the hospital. According to Dr. Eric G. Sletten of Ventura, this isn’t uncommon for long-distance bikers. Sletten is the head team physician at California State University, Northridge, and director of the Sletten Wellness Medical Center in Ventura. He’s also certified in sports medicine and knowledgeable about the health risks inherent in bicycling: he has ridden through Europe, Laos and Vietnam. “Medically, the biggest risk for all bicyclists,


PROFILE ROLLING ALONG: Cat and Pat Patterson pose for photos at Ventura Pier during one of their many 20-mile rides from their home in Pierpont..

but especially people who are older, is dehydration and heat illness,” Sletten said. “As you get older, you’re much less efficient in thermal regulation, so hydration is the biggest trick.” Sletten said the other big health risk is bicycles vs. cars. “Bicycling is 80 percent skill and 20 percent space. It’s important for a biker to know what a car wants to do.” The Pattersons didn’t let the initial dehydration incident — or traffic — stop them. They rolled on despite injuries, sleet, sweltering heat, steep hills, road blocks, flat tires, Deetsoaked sheets, creek crossings, jungle fires, pickpockets, pirates, fears of typhoid disease — even swarming termites. But they also saw baboons, elephants and other wild creatures, feasted on bread spread with argan-nut butter and honey, made friends from

around the world and discovered how kind and helpful people are toward strangers from another country. They reciprocated the hospitality. “Our greatest weapon was our smiles,” Pat said. As the three-year planned trip turned into four years, and funds started running low, the Pattersons chose to continue the adventure rather than return home. “We decided to sell the house,” Pat recalled. It’s a decision they’ve never regretted. The memories of that first tour will always be with them. And judging by how well they have weathered the inevitable health issues that crop up with advancing age, the physical stamina and strength they developed from their travels — and their commitment to good health since their return — has stayed with them as well.

Today, “We’re a little softer on travel because of age,” Pat said. Any future bike trips they take will likely be combined with a car. But make no mistake: The Pattersons are definitely letting the good times continue to roll. In fact, the adventurous couple took off in May for a month touring around Paris, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria and the Czech Republic. Pat said he calls their four-year adventure “reality TV without the TV. We didn’t have sound and lighting crews, or a helicopter to fly us out. Every day was like a mystery. All we had to do to solve it was to get on board and pedal.” v Follow the Pattersons’ past and present bike adventures at www.worldriders2.com.

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members: six children and three adults. “It began to snowball so fast,” said Wendy, “that in two or three years, both of us stopped working. We couldn’t keep up.” Now, this “little tiny thing that we wanted to start” has become a 160-member, full-time vocation. “It’s the community that did this,” Wendy said. “People want to do this and they want to give back and share with others.” One quarter of the students who row are on scholarship at Casitas Rowing. The annual cost for a school year of rowing competition, including travel, transportation, race fees, etc., is around $3,400. Summer camps run around $150 a week for kids; adults can try a month of rowing for around $50. Krysten Menks, 23, who now lives in Massachusetts and is working on a graduate degree, started rowing when she was a 14-year-old freshman at Ventura High School. “I was going to be on my high school basketball team,” said Menks. “But I had to leave for a summer when they were doing training before school started.” Menks said she was kicked off the team. During a club exposition at school, Casitas Rowing had a booth and Menks met the Gilletts. “I went home and told my dad I was going to try it and he asked, ‘What’s rowing?’ ” But Menks said he dutifully took her to Lake Casitas that weekend and she took her first class. “I was horrible at it, but I loved it. I knew I was in the right place,” she said. “There’s something about rowing where you’re working together,” said Menks. “Everyone has to work together. I know it sounds corny, but it really is the ultimate team sport. There’s no one star on the team.” But the team allows for competitors to show their stuff, too. Menks was picked up on a full-ride scholarship to crew for University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She was injured in her freshman year and red-shirted, but the university allowed her a hardship waiver and she continued on for a total of five years at UMass. “The whole team was just so welcoming here,” said Menks from her home in Massachusetts, where she recently married her partner of several years. “It was easier to make the transition knowing I had this group of people that was so great to me.” Menks earned two bachelor’s degrees, one in kinesiology and one in psychology. Menks said that the Gilletts functioned as a second set of parents for her as she rowed her way through her high school years and on into a col-

lege scholarship. “It was just me and my dad, so Eric would pick me up and take me to practice, and Wendy was always there to talk to and really gave me so much. I could never repay them for it all,” she said. “I never imagined I could be where I was without Eric or Wendy or the master rowers that were there for me. They kept me on task, helped me reach higher goals.” Don Tanhauser, 82, of Moorpark and a prostate-cancer survivor, started rowing at the age of 75. “I grew up in Wisconsin and rowed in a rowboat out on the lakes, did a lot of fishing,” he said. “So rowing brought back memories for me.” Tanhauser said that when he started, he wasn’t nearly as physically active as he knew he needed to be. “I had a hurt back. I couldn’t lay flat on a bed or on the floor. I started rowing and my back got a lot better,” he said. He also lost 35 pounds and lowered his cholesterol level. He makes the trek from Moorpark up Highway 33 fairly regularly now. “I row three times a week, sometimes more.” Tanhauser likes to row as a single, in what’s called sculling. “I can’t blame anyone else that way,” he said. “I like team rowing, too, though.” But it’s the singles where he has really shined. Tanhauser began stacking up medals and awards for fastest times both with teams and as a single. He started using indoor rowing machines, called “ergs,” short for ergometer, and the Gilletts encouraged him to compete within the indoor rowing championship tournaments. “Three years ago, I competed in Long Beach and beat the qualifying time, eight minutes, 30 seconds, so I went to the championships in Boston and I won there.” In fact, Tanhauser has won first place for the last three years running in Boston. “1,300 athletes show up in the morning and there were 43 of us who beat the qualifying time,” he said. The list of stories goes on in many directions. The Gilletts didn’t just pursue a passion: They built a community around a love of rowing and invited everyone from all walks of life to join the team. “We wanted to start a nonprofit because we wanted to give back,” said Wendy. “We didn’t want it to be the Eric and Wendy Show. We wanted to create something that would last and be something that would continue after we’re gone.” With rowers on the water seven days a week, from middle-schoolers to octogenarians, surely there is room for more legends at Lake Casitas. v Casitas Rowing 805.642.2288 www.casitasrowing.org

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STATE OF BLISS Luxurious healing in the Yucatán retreat of Chablé. BY LESLIE A WESTBROOK

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A WARM WELCOME I began my journey with three nights in the fascinating city of Mérida. A friend and I were collected in Mérida and whisked about a 40-minute drive away to Chablé. Warmly welcomed by the staff and congenial General Manager Rocco Bova to the jaw-dropping historic hacienda grounds, we mentioned that we were starved, and thrilled to enjoy the first of many delicious meals: A Yucatán dish called papadzules, egg-

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t’s my first morning at the recently opened Chablé Resort and Spa, set on 750 acres in the heart of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. I awaken in my glass-walled villa to views of the Mayan jungle and the sounds of birdsong. I program Antonio Carlos Jobim on the room’s iPad and slide open the pocket doors to reveal the morning light and alluring azure pool, presided over by an equally inviting hammock. Jose delivers a bowl of fruit the color of jewels, a carafe of herbal tea (there’s also Veracruz coffee from Café Cobalto) and a flaky croissant for my early-morning start to the day. Life is grand in one of the most interesting parts of Mexico. And at Chablé, a fantastic healing voyage also awaits.

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filled tortillas with a pumpkin seed and tomato sauce, prepared over a traditional wood-burning stove in one of the four kitchens on the property. After lunch, I was escorted in a golf cart to my amazing villa, Chi’it (Mayan for a type of thatched palm). Each villa is named in Mayan for a different plant, animal, tree or god. I immediately jumped in my plunge pool (yes, each villa has its own pool) which I would revisit daily. I fell into a deep slumber for an afternoon siesta before my friend Jose appeared at my door, rousing me out of my dreams, for cocktails on the portico of the main building, La Terraza. Rudy, the terrific bartender, prepared a thirst-quenching mango/rosemary/tequila cocktail for me while Jose and Rocco sipped tequila and mezcal. A light dinner of a satisfying traditional turkey soup (turkey is a mainstay in Yucatán cooking) followed, and then I was off to a much-appreciated solid night’s sleep. SPA, CENOTE AND MAYAN MYSTICISM Zen meditation and a visit to the spa seemed in order for the first full day of my Chablé retreat. I had a wonderful one-on-one meditation session with Alex, an ex-pat raising a young family in Mérida. Our space overlooked a beautiful, mystical cenote. A cenote is a sinkhole caused by the collapse of bedrock, revealing a pristine underground pool. These dot the landscape throughout the Yucatán and were important in Mayan rituals. My spa experience began with a light spa lunch, followed by dips in a series of hydrotherapy pools, with the assistance of Emiliano, my “spa butler,” who spoiled me rotten, seeing to all my needs, including delivering a cold washcloth and rose-water spray to me while in the sauna, folding my robe as I soaked in the hydrotherapy pools, and placing a pitcher of chilled herbal-infused water by my lounge chair. My massage therapist, Israel, recommended a Mayan herbal compress massage, which promised not only physical well-being, but improved energy and a calming effect on the mind. First I entered a conch shell-shaped structure, where my therapist performed a cleansing ritual that included burning herbs and chanted prayers, accompanied by soft whistles in the distance and the call of a conch shell. The blissful, 90-minute massage (one of many unique offerings on the spa menu) incorporated Mayan rituals, plants and herbs from the gardens, and mystical healing stones. GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS Dinner at the signature restaurant Ixi’im (Mayan for corn) was a delightful, delicious evening. Jose and I shared the tasting menu. The Quelite salad featured quintonil (a small, tender leafy green in the amaranth family), cilantro, parsley and dressing made from their stems. The meal also included roasted tomatoes and “sopero” cheese from Tabasco; deer tartare (a bit gamey for my taste) with a recado rojo vinaigrette made from typical Yucatán ingredients of sour orange, chili habanero and pumpkin seed; creamy rice with stone crab, local squash and x’catic chile; Michoacán trout with chamomile foam and manzano chile; and duck magret with my favorite Mexican delicacy, huitlacoche mole. Mexico City celebrity chef Jorge Vallejo oversees the menu, but delightful and talented onsite chef Luis Ronzon, a star in his }}

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DESIGN EXTRAORDINAIRE Chablé’s gardens are amazing. The daily Mayan flute serenade to the herbs magically coaxes the plants into verdant and healthy bloom; I harvested a fresh beet and had it added to my fresh-squeezed breakfast juice. Strolling through the property, the boom years of henequen cultivation (an agave plant used for sisal) during the late 19th and early 20th centuries could easily be imagined. From a design point of view, the effects are equally stunning, thanks to architect Jorge Borja and noted Mexican interior designer Paulina Moran. The duo just received the prestigious Prix Versailles 2017 Prize — promoted by the International Union of Architects in conjunction with UNESCO — giving Chablé Resort the distinction of being the top hotel in the world for architecture and design. Each private villa is an oasis of comfort and calm, beautifully decorated with natural fabrics and woods. Ceramic bathroom sinks made in Mexico City sit atop wooden countertops. Double-sided glass showers feature overhead rainfall shower fixtures. One set of doors leads to an outdoor shower. Comfy beds are fringed by linen sheers that can be drawn to envelope the bed. Rooms come equipped with iPads and Sky TV as well — but who cares about the woes of the world when the birds and staff are happy to make your day! Chablé is a retreat muy especial for friends and lovers (you can tie the knot or have a Mayan recommitment ceremony), but families are also welcome. Its location is perfect for exploring 19th-century hacienda history and Mayan culture. The archeological ruins of Chichen Itza and Uxmal are each about an hour away, and the archeological museum in nearby Mérida is worth a side trip. There are 33 (soon to be 40) stunning villas at Chablé, which just opened in early 2017. Special events — wine dinners and visiting-chef weekends, concerts on the green — are in the making, thanks to the engaged and enthusiastic GM. Chablé is a splurge that is worth every peso, and then some. v

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own right, oversees day-to-day preparations. Every meal, from fresh-squeezed juices, avocado toast and chilaquiles for breakfast to the gastronomic displays for dinner, was superb.

MAYAN MODERNISM: Whether you seek recreation, meditation or rejuvenation, Chablé is the ideal wellness destination. A bike ride around the grounds, hot-stone massage near the natural cenote, or dip in the pool (check out the large communal lounge area when you’re feeling social) are all wonderful ways to take in the resort’s unique blend of Mayan culture and modern-day luxury.


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SHORT LIST OJAI MUSIC FESTIVAL

June 8 – 11 | Ojai For the 71st edition of the Ojai Music Festival, Music Director Vijay Iyer will be joined by 2015 Music Director Steven Schick, International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam, flutist Claire Chase and composer/percussionist Tyshawn Sorey. The festival will include the world premiere of Iyer’s “Violin Concerto,” written for and performed by Jennifer Koh; the American premiere of Iyer’s “Emergence” for trio and ensemble, “RADHE RADHE: Rites of Holi” with music by Iyer and film by Prashant Bhargava, and much more! Various times and locations in Ojai. Tickets range from $45 to $150. For more information, visit www. ojaifestival.org.

THE SECRET PAINTINGS

Through Aug. 6 | Ventura Witness the breathtaking scenes of Michael Pearce’s The Secret Paintings, a series of 26 large canvases recalling Renaissance and Pre-Raphaelite masters in their ambitiousness, complexity and scale, and in their theatrical grandeur. Dramatic images include a commanding magician dressed in stripes casting a spell, a skeletal angel of death wading through a sea of skulls and even homages to Harry Potter, The Da Vinci Code and more. Admission: $1-5. Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. For more information, visit www.venturamuseum.org.

NATIONWIDE CFMS-AFMS ANNUAL GEM SHOW AND CONVENTION

June 9 – 11 | Ventura If you love minerals, this show is a must-attend. Over 100 exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary arts and handcrafted jewelry and displays by UCLA and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will be part of the show that “rocks” the nation. Silent auctions and raffles, over 50 dealers, extensive children’s activities and guest speakers and programs are offered throughout the event. $6-15 single day or weekend entry. Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. For more information, visit www.2017CFMS-AFMSShow.com.

CALIFORNIA HONEY HARVEST FESTIVAL

June 10 | Fillmore Get ready to BEE happy at the annual festival celebrating the much-loved honey bee, an educational and tasty experience held in conjunction with the Fillmore & Western Railway. Take a train tour to Bennett’s Honey Farm, be entertained by live music and entertainment, enjoy arts and crafts, and get a taste of championship barbecue. Feeling adventurous? Get a load of the professional beekeepers and learn their trade. $22 for train tour; entry to festival is free. Central Park, downtown Fillmore. For more information, visit www.bennetthoney.com/BHF-Events.html.

OJAI WINE FESTIVAL

June 11 | Lake Casitas Now in its 31st year, the festival features over 60 wineries from across the state. An expanded beer garden will showcase 30 craft beers, both local and national, and a VIP lounge will give attendees an opportunity to try hors d’oeuvres from Ojai restaurants. Live bands will provide entertainment, but don’t forget to stop and enjoy the picturesque view of Lake Casitas. Tickets range from $55 to $120. Wadleigh Arm Event Area, 11093 Santa Ana Road, Ventura. For more information, visit www.ojaiwinefestival.com.

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on July 25, 1975, and instantly became both a box-office success and critical hit. This June, the High Street Arts Center will present this true “Singluar Sensation” for a period of five weeks, with three performances weekly: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., with two special Saturday matinees on June 24 and July 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets from $16 to $25. High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. For more information, visit www. HighStreetArtsCenter.com.

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June 23 – 25 | Camarillo Opa! Now in its 39th year, the Greek Festival is presented by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and features live Greek music, folk dancing and, of course, all manner of food, including pastries, baklava and gyros. $3 entry. Freedom Park, 515 Eubanks Drive, Camarillo. For more information, visit www.vcgreekfestival.org.

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June 26 | Camarillo The Ag Day Golf Tournament, sponsored by Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture, is a day to show your support for the agriculture community and agricultural education while enjoying a gorgeous and fun-filled day on the green. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. At 4 p.m., a cocktail reception will be held with fun activities, followed by dinner. $250 individual entry. Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave., Camarillo. For more information, visit www.seeag.org.

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June 30 – Aug. 6 | Thousand Oaks Fans of the bard, make haste to California Lutheran University: Performances are afoot! At the 21st iteration of the annual celebration of all things Shakespeare, be prepared for renditions of Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare’s comedy on the antics of the King of Navarre and his four young companions who take an oath to devote themselves to study and fasting and give up the company of women; and Julius Caesar, set in a world of political intrigue and deception that could be ripped from 21st-century headlines. General admission is $20. Kingsmen Park at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. For more information, visit www.kingsmenshakespeare.org.

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July 4 | Camarillo Plan now to spend your Independence Day holiday in Camarillo, where the fireworks are popping. The event features live music, activities for children and plenty of food. As the evening sets in, buckle up for a spectacular fireworks show. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the 30-minute fireworks display starts at 9 p.m. Entry is $2. Adolfo Camarillo High School, 4660 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, 383-5696.

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July 4 | Channel Islands Harbor Oxnard celebrates the Fourth of July with a variety of activities throughout the day. Festivities kick off with a 10K Race and 5K fun run/walk at 8 a.m. and a children’s parade at 10:30 a.m. The Marine Emporium Landing hosts a crafters market, inflatable fun zone, climbing wall and food booths. Check out the Electric Boat Parade at 6 p.m. The fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. and can be viewed throughout the harbor. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2fireworksbythesea.

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Stylishly renovated home with incredible views of the Pacific, Channel Islands and gorgeous sunsets. Highlyappointed open kitchen, elegant and spacious baths and contemporary design. Multiple outdoor spaces for whale-watching, sunbathing, grilling and dining al fresco. Sought-after midHollywood Beach location with a nearby lifeguard tower to ensure swimming and surfing with confidence. Hollywood Beach is nestled between the ocean and the Channel Islands Harbor, with its dining, entertainment, water sports and

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HOMES SOLD

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CAMARILLO

MAY ‘16

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Cool. Coastal. Nothing Ordinary. West Ventura County

MAY ‘17

106 $586,900

103 $611,300

11 $409,600

12 $420,200

57 $729,000

49 $829,200

FILLMORE

# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE NEWBURY PARK

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Bob Ridgway judy Fairchild

MOORPARK

# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE

38 $569,300

42 $763,400

30 $908,400

21 $1,098,500

Tina Comden Teryn Bonime

OJAI

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jen Ridgway 1038 Church street, Ventura 4 BedRooM, 4 BAth

OXNARD

# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE

136 $498,300

121 $525,200

21 $370,300

22 $365,400

PORT HUENEME

# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE

ocean views from practically every room and Separate Guest Quarters. enjoying spectacular views from spacious gourmet kitchen, living areas, patios and the large master suite. You will also enjoy a spacious ocean view game room, and doors leading to a huge patio and lower level yard with citrus, tropical fruit and lush bird of paradise. The large lower patio has a resort style bar on one end, with a sandy beach below for more fun.t. $1,625,000 Call Judy fairchild 805-827-2399

SANTA PAULA

# HOMES SOLD AVERAGE PRICE

19 $446,300

14 $454,800

129 $554,900

146 $611,900

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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 5/1/17 to 5/31/17. Ventana Monthly Home Sales Index © Ventana Monthly, 2017.

3980 paloma drive, Ventura 4 BedRooM, 4 BAth

Private street on a large lot and close to beaches, shopping, ventura College and downtown. Home has unique and creative floor plan complete with guest quarters and a shop for craft enthusiast. Great outdoor spaces with citrus trees, decks and privacy. You truly won’t want to miss this one of a kind property. $749,000 Call Judy fairchild 805-827-2399

1579 Windshore Way, Channel islands 3 BedRooM, 2 BAth

Port Marluna premier waterfront community. Spectacular light & bright 3 bedroom top floor penthouse condo overlooking canal, marina & walking bridge. direct access to walkways, boat slips, sparkling community pool & spa, and more. The open kitchen is an entertainer’s dream with a balcony deck & a spacious floor plan perfect for weekend retreats or full time living. Be part of the best kept secret at the Harbor! Call teryn 503-572-4030

www.fairchildAndRidgway.com Call today to find your paradise

805-643-3337

2831 n. Ventura Rd., oxnard 1071 s. seaward Ave., Ventura 36

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1511 Mandalay Beach Road, Mandalay Shores

Award-winning, contemporary beachfront home with dramatic ocean and island views. 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. $3,575,000

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3549 Ocean Drive, Hollywood Beach

3+3. Stunning remodel of this oceanfront home with incredible views of the Pacific, Channel Islands and gorgeous sunsets. Multiple outdoor spaces for whale-watching, sunbathing, grilling and dining al fresco. With a strong vacation rental history, this could be a great investment option. $2,300,000

85 Los Altos, Hollywood Beach

Lowest priced fabulous oceanfront location. Rare opportunity to be on the sand for this price. Spacious end-unit 3 BD, 3 BA + den in a 3-unit HOA with ultimate ocean & island views. This 2-level townhome is next to permanent open beach access, not a buildable lot. 2-car garage, driveway and private gated entry. $1,779,000

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2454 Monaco Dr., Mandalay Bay

3+3 plus office, 3,159 sq. ft. Extremely spacious home on the water with a boat dock, entertaining deck and two balconies. Eastern exposure deck offers low wind and sunny mornings. Brand new high quality roof. Impressive master suite with fireplace and water views. $1,199,000

4836 Amalfi Way, Mandalay Shores

Fabulous custom beach home built in 2000! Beautiful gourmet kitchen, four large bedrooms, beautiful landscaped yard, custom patio and new hot tub. Exit the rear gate to a pathway to the beach. All of this is less than a 5-min. walk or 2-min. bike ride to the sand! $999,000

5138 Marlin Way, Mandalay Shores

3+2, 2,169 sq. ft. Spectacular location! Bright beach house five homes from the sand! Light and airy with lovely backyard, bedrooms both down and upstairs, and open concept floor plan. Upgrades include newer windows, furnace, baths, custom driveway and wood flooring. Two decks for entertaining! $949,000

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5540 W. 5th Street, Space 160, Oxnard Shores MHP

3+2, 1,392 sq ft. Year 2000 manufactured home on one of the largest spaces in the community, offering a large side yard and a private backyard. Very close to the beach with peek a boo view from the kitchen. Immaculate home with upgraded flooring, newer paint and lush landscaping. $450,000

5540 W. 5th Street, Space 128, Oxnard Shores MHP

2+2, 1,440 sq ft. Extensively upgraded beach mobile home with modern touches throughout. Large corner lot for privacy and ample light. Paneling replaced with drywall, plus new flooring, electric, and plumbing. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with granite counters and commercial gas cooktop. Spacious yard and private deck. $369,000

4943 Corbina Way, Mandalay Shores

5+3. Hear the ocean waves from this gorgeous beach home with beautiful upgrades. Spectacular kitchen for gourmet entertaining. Soaring ceilings with wood beam accents and two fireplaces. Large deck is an outdoor living room. 3-car garage for all of your beach toys. Private yard with hot water outdoor shower too! $1,070,000

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3532 Pacific Coast highway, Ventura Faria_Beach

Offered at $1,499,000 3 BEds / 4 BaThs / OFFICE / lOFT / 2,802 sF

Offered at $2,600,000 3 BEds / 2 BaThs / 1,911 sF

Offered at $3,397,000 3 BEds / 3 BaThs / 2,637 sF

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Better Call Blake ! Located in prestigious Ventura Heights, this contemporary 3BR, 4BA, PLUS guest-unit boasts some 3388 SF of living space, plus some 2500 SF of outdoor living area, complete with pool & spa! Old Hollywood glamour in Ventura!

ocean & island views, pool, spa, guest-quarters!

Offered at $1,679,000 Visit: www.1874Terrace.com Call for private viewing!

Mediterranean Masterpiece! Gorgeous Mediterranean estate boasts some 4,652 SF, 6BR, 5BA, living room, family room, formal dining, chef’s kitchen! Loads of windows & high ceilings for wonderful natural light! Ocean view balcony! Updated, quality finishes! Private backyard oasis with many different areas to relax & entertain! Spa! 3 car garage! More! Offered at $1,545,000 Visit: www.495 Marymount.com Call now for private viewing!

Ocean & Island Views! Walk To Beach & Downtown!

Newer constructed Santa Fe style villa! 4BR, 4BA with some 3118 SF! NO STAIRS leading into the home & floor plan allows all “adult living” on 1 level! Chef’s kitchen boasts Viking appliances! Beautifully appointed! Offered at $1,465,000 Visit: www.300Kalorama.com Call now for private viewing!

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