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Did you ever read fairytales when you were a kid? Ever wonder what the live-action versions would look like? Gypsies in a Trunk wants to show you when they perform Channel Islands Fairytales in the Park 2018 in Oxnard this summer.What: Channel Islands Fairytales in the Park 2018 Where: Harbor Vie...
05/21/2018
Boating is a way of life along the Pacific Ocean coastline. It's important to know how to safely navigate the area as well as what the current laws are in regards to boating. The US Coast Guard hosts their Channel Islands Safe Boating Expo 2018 on May 12th. They encourage all boaters to attend th...
05/07/2018
When you hear the word "art", what's the first thing to come to your mind? Paintings? Pottery? Photos? "Art" encompasses a variety of mediums. Yes, paintings, pottery, and art offer wonderful examples of art. But, so do music, mosaics, dance, jewelry, and others. During First Fridays Ventura even...
04/23/2018
Since 1970, April 22nd has become the one day of the year to officially focus on how our actions impact the environment. The hope is that people take these eco-friendly lifestyle tips and incorporate them into their everyday lives for the other 364 days of the year. While April 22nd falls on Sund...
04/09/2018
This Sunday, April 1st, is Easter. So, it seems appropriate that the Ventura Spring Fair 2018 hops into town this weekend. You'll find everything you could ever want in a county fair with a definite spring flare added for good measure.What: Ventura Spring Fair 2018 Where: Ventura Fairgrounds When...
03/26/2018
Where has this year gone? New Year's Day. President's Day. Valentine's Day. They've all come and gone already. The next holiday on the docket? St Patrick's Day. And this year, it takes place on a Saturday. So, you know there'll be some celebrating taking place around Ventura County. For a more fa...
03/12/2018
Over the past two decades, beekeepers the world over noticed a serious decline in the world's bee population. Since 2006, the commercial bee population decreased 40% in the United States alone. In the UK, they've dwindled by 45% since 2010. Why should we care? Not only do they produce honey, but ...
02/26/2018
Did you know that National Clam Chowder Day takes place on February 25th? It doesn't matter whether you're a fan of the traditional New England clam chowder (white) or prefer the tomatoey goodness of Manhattan clam chowder (red). At the Ventura Chowder Taste 2018 event, everyone gets to celebrate...
02/05/2018
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sail the seven seas like they did back in the 1700s? No need to wonder anymore. The Ventura Harbor Tall Ships 2018 sail into town next month for a three week educational stop. Take advantage of this opportunity to step back in time aboard the sailin...
01/15/2018
Living near the ocean gives us access to an amazing lifestyle here in Ventura County. Our homes sit right on the migratory highway for some of the world's largest mammals: whales. Right now, the Channel Islands whale watching season 2018 is open for business. It's your chance to view these fantas...
01/02/2018