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Ultimate Day Hiking ....................................................6Three hikes spread across Ventura County

Go Out and Play .........................................................12Keeping the kids happy this summer

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The Farm-Freshest Goodies ............................20Farmer’s markets and fruit stands offer fresh ingredients and unique culinary dishes

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There are many hikes to choose from in Ventura County. Too many to count,

but here are three day hikes in extremely diverse locales that will leave you completely caked in trail dust, yet utterly satisfied.

Sandstone Peak, Santa Monica Mountains Recreation AreaDifficulty: ModerateDistance: 6 miles round trip

Calling all rock hounds — This high point of the coastal Santa

Monica Mountains is your dream escape from Ventura County’s urban jungle. Hiking the Mishe Mokwa Trail to the summit (once a 10,000-foot volcano) delivers a peek into Sandstone’s 16 million-year history. You’ll pass layer upon layer of sedimentary rock and marine deposits of lime-stone, chalk, dolostone, conglom-erate, breccias and shale. You can’t miss them — lots of knobby handholds caked in multi-colored lichen. Bonus: sweeping views of five coastal Channel Islands from the 3,111-foot mountaintop.

Trailhead: Mishe Mokwa Season: Year-round

Contact: (805) 370-2301, nps.gov/samo

Scorpion Anchorage to Yellow Banks, Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National ParkDifficulty: StrenuousDistance: 10 miles round trip

Explore a 19th century island ranch, watch for island fauna and explore cave-pocked canyons and a secluded beach on this trek along the southeast edge of the largest of California’s Channel Islands. After leaping from an Island Packers boat at Scorpion

Anchorage, head southeast on the old ranch road to Smugglers Cove. After ascending to a windswept plateau, keep Anacapa Island on your left. Bear left and straight at the next sign, then descend past the olive tree orchard into Smuggs. From there, head west past the old ranch house, across a dry creekbed to another old ranch road. Follow it to the next cove, a deserted beach strewn with drift-wood and tattered fishing gear, and reward yourself by cooling in the breathtaking turquoise-blue water. Bonus: Keep an eye out for native island foxes. After nearly going extinct, they’re bounding

Ultimate Day HikingThree hikes spread across VenTura counTy

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A hiker treks through the Dry Lakes Trail in the Los Padres National Forest.

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Continued from Page 6Hiking

across the islet again.

Trailhead: Scorpion AnchorageSeason: Year-roundContact: Channel Islands National Park, (805) 658-5730, or www.nps.gov/chis/. For boat transportation to the islands contact Island Packers at (805) 642-1393, or www.islandpackers.com.

Dry Lakes, Los Padres National ForestDifficulty: StrenuousDistance: 10 miles round trip

No need for trunks or a biki-ni. The Dry Lakes are just that, bone-dry, high in the Matilija Wilderness. However, this is a spectacular backcountry hike to several of these geological natu-ral wonders. The hike is a lung-buster from the get-go, ascend-ing a steep spine of a ridge to four dry lakes otherwise known

Continued on Page 10 Hikers can enjoy a little piece of history on the tour of Santa Cruz on the Scorpion Anchorage to Yel-low Banks trail. A 19th century farmhouse remains as a stoic piece of the island’s landscape.

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Continued from Page 8Hikingas summit basins. The summit basins are fault-related features and become obvious as you fol-low the ridge, the distinct depres-sions are the wide points of the scenic trail. They catch winter rains and freeze. Eventually permafrost ices over scrubby chaparral as high as 4,850 feet. Bonus: gaze up at the stands of Ponderosa pine trees in and around the dry lakes. These tow-ering conifers range in height from 100 to 160 feet tall. F

Trailhead: After passing the turnoff for Rose Valley on Highway 33, park at the next overlook and walk 20 paces northeast to the trailhead. Duck under a small oak tree and ascend the ridge.Season: Year-round

Contact: Los Padres National Forest, (805) 646-4348, or www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres/recreation/trails/ord/. Need a guided trip? You can’t go wrong with Robert Evans at Go Ojai, www.goojai.com. Sandstone Peak trail on the Santa Monica Mountains has spectacular views of the Channel Islands.


by Joan Trossman Bien

If you are looking for a memorable day somewhere in Ventura County this sum-mer, there are a few inexpensive places for hands-on experiences, especially for the younger children. Kids like animals,

and whatever type of animal they want to get up close and personal with, you have a choice. If it is farm animals they enjoy watching and feeding, take a swing by the Underwood Farms in Moorpark any day of the week. If exotic ani-mals are more up your alley, the Exotic Animal Training Management program at Moorpark College puts on live shows every weekend, several times a day. And, if older kids are looking for fun, there is the spectacular Air Show 2009 at the Camarillo Airport at the end of August. Children can even go up in a plane before or after the show. So go out and have some fun with your kids this summer!

Underwood Farms in MoorparkThis pick-your-own farm has been a long-

time farm experience destination for the city folk, but it is just as much fun for locals. In season now through June: strawberries, black-berries, apricots and all types of salad vegeta-bles. July through October: cucumbers, squash, Valencia oranges, green beans, raspberries, black-eyed peas, heirloom and beefsteak tomatoes, peppers, chilis and Roma tomatoes. October and November: gourds and pumpkins.

There is a farm animal center on the prem-ises with animals the kids can feed and watch. It has what you would find on a typical farm: goats, ducks, chickens, sheep, cows, rabbits and a couple of emus. The Animal center also has train rides, wagon rides, Moon Bounce, mining for gems, and an animal show on the weekends.

A farm camp will be held for the younger children weekly this summer, where they can learn about the crops and the animals, culmi-nating in an animal show for the parents.

Open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: Weekdays $3 Weekends $5 Address: 3370 Sunset Valley Road, MoorparkContact: 529-3690

Exotic animal show at Moorpark College

The Exotic Animal Show features differ-ent animals and each show lasts about 20 minutes. The public is free to wander the zoo area. There are currently 150 animals. The Exotic Animal Training Management (EATM) is a training program geared

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Youngsters can enjoy pony rides at Underwood Farms in Moorpark.


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toward careers in zookeep-ing and exotic animal training for films and television. It is attached to Moorpark College. Local schools are also given spe-cial animal shows during the year and, because the animals are constantly rotated, the show constantly changes. You can see as many shows as you like.

The animal center also holds weekly summer camp sessions based on age groups. The focus is educational and includes hands-on participation. Costs are $145 for half-days, $275 for full days.

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Admission: Adults $5, children and seniors $4 Address : 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark Contact: 805-378-1441

Wings Over Camarillo Air Expo 2009 This is the 28th annual Camarillo Air Show. The three-hour show runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 23-24. The show features a multitude of military and civilian aircraft: vintage, modern and experimen-tal aircraft. On the ground, there will be a pancake breakfast, a

silent auction and raffle, vintage cars and tractor displays, a Learn to Fly Discovery Center, and several activities for children, including face painting, a Jolly Jump and crafts.

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by Alex Wilson

People searching for ways to stretch their summer vacation dol-lars are finding that Ventura County’s

varied attractions and unique accommodations make it a per-fect place for a staycation.

There are campgrounds fea-turing ocean views and nearby lakes, as well as mountainous pine-covered wilderness areas suitable for backpacking trips.

Locals looking for a more lux-urious camping experience are trying the Ventura Beach R.V. Resort, which offers a general store, bike rentals and a swim-

ming pool.Park Manager Gracie

Willoughby says about 80 per-cent of her customers travel less than 100 miles. “They don’t have to waste all the money and gas, but they’re not at home,” says Willoughby. “They get to go to the beach, they can go hiking in the mountains since we’re still close by, they do the bike rides, but they don’t really have to trav-el far away to do it.”

Willoughby says her guests escape their everyday real-ity. “They feel like they are away from home because they didn’t bring the worries, they didn’t bring the work,” says Willoughby. “They say, ‘For that short weekend, I’m away

from everything.’ ”Campers also save money by

cooking out. “They’re not spend-ing all the money going out to dinner because now they’re bar-becuing at a fire pit. You get to be with the whole family but you’re not spending $100 for a dinner,” says Willoughby.

The Lake Casitas and Lake Piru Recreation areas are also good options for easy camping trips and boating. An elaborate water park at Casitas adds to the vacation vibe, and there’s a disc golf course, too.

Several local bed and break-fast establishments also make visitors feel far away or trans-ported into the past without leav-ing the county.

Piru’s Heritage Valley Inn was built back in 1890. It’s near Ventura County’s only National Historic Landmark, Rancho Camulos.

The Rancho partly inspired the hugely popular 1884 book Ramona, and when a 1910 movie version was made, the hotel played host to stars like Mary Pickford. Early California tour-ists flocked to see the fictional home of Ramona.

Ventura’s Bella Maggiore Inn feels a bit like traveling to the sunny Mediterranean coast. A front-desk clerk said they fre-quently serve parents who live in Ventura looking for a romantic night away from their kids.

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The Lavender Inn in Ojai makes guests feel like they are in an exotic getaway.


Continued from Page 16Staycation

Ojai’s Lavender Inn provides a full breakfast and evening wine-and-cheese hour at no additional charge, and it also offers cooking classes, accord-ing to innkeeper Beth Keenan. “It’s a huge value because you’re not just getting a place to sleep. It’s a whole experience you’re getting,” says Keenan. “It’s relaxing, and you get to meet other people.”

Keenan hears from many guests who feel the hassle of flying to far-flung destinations is too much trouble when com-pared to local attractions they may have overlooked before.

“A lot of people are not so willing to get on a plane any-more. It’s really nice to go some-place and relax, and still feel relaxed when you get home,” she says Keenan. F

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W hen it comes to good summertime dining in Ventura County, I have to admit my

restaurant taste buds begin tak-ing a backseat. Summer is the time of hikes, beach walks, fairs and backyard and garden parties. And it is the time of picnics, bar-becues and potlucks.

However, there is one absolute must for me when it comes to anticipation and salivating taste buds. What this one culinary treat

is and where it can be found will be revealed a little farther along in this article. In the meantime, I want to briefly give some ideas for your own picnics, or places for your potluck ingredients.

For the best in summer good-ies, I can’t help but think of the amazing treats found in our local Farmer’s Markets. While I visit several of these markets weekly, I also still like the old-fashioned produce stands found in many farm areas of the county. One of my favorites is Ralph’s Garden Fresh Produce, 18909 E. Telegraph, just east of Santa Paula on the way toward Fillmore.

While most stands carry abso-

lutely farm fresh produce Ralph’s always has the first and last local asparagus, lots of miniature veg-gies and blossoms, perfect (and early) white corn and a full line of local jarred olives, jams, nuts, and whatever the local farmers offer on any given day.

If Ventura is your home, you can find a terrific assortment at Trace Ornelaz’s Pierpont Produce, 1038 S. Seaward, corner of Seaward Avenue and Pierpont Boulevard.

Not only does Ornelaz’s always have the most perfect artichokes and lots of exotic local offerings, she also has unusual jams and specialties found nowhere else. You will be phenomenally happy when you taste her banana jam. Sounds odd, I know, but your taste buds will crave this delight imme-diately after savoring it for the first time.

By the middle of the summer you can get everything you need for a superb picnic at the Upper Ojai Market (12679 Ojai Santa Paula Road, Ojai 525-4344).

By then, owner Jeffray Frahen and his family hope to have a clas-sic 1950s station wagon available for rental for that extra-special pic-nic; he is even planning a horse-drawn carriage for that old-fash-ioned country outing. All of that is for you to explore.

For me, I’ll go down the road from that market to have the most perfect taste sensation of the summer in Ventura County: Dan and Karen Beasley’s Summit (12689 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai 933-9898) looks like any other remote hamburger stand, which it is. Great fries, great burgers, etc. — the usual. But come July when the nearby K. B. Hall apri-cot ranch begins offering its har-vest. The Summit makes an apri-cot milkshake that is quite possi-bly as close to nirvana as one can ever find. Whatever it is you want summer to be, it will be unful-filled unless you have a creamy, juicy, succulent and divine apri-cot milkshake at The Summit. Happy travels. F

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by Michel Cicero

V entura County residents like to party. This is never more evident than in the summer, when festival

season goes into full swing, and every weekend promises fun in the sun or under the stars. Beginning with what has grown into a formi-dable car show in a region that has no shortage of them, the Back to the Beach Kustom Rod Show offers the best of So Cal car and retro culture with tricked-out cars, great music and all things tiki. The show comes to Seaside Park/Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., on May 30. It will feature surf music, surf art and culture, tiki wares plus custom rods and motorcycles for the whole family to enjoy. The Dave Gleason Band

plus The Del Reys, Captain Jeffrey and the Chumbuckets will also be performing. For more informa-tion, go to www.primernationals.com/backtothebeach.

In between the season kickoff and the county fair, which ends the summer with a big bang, there are a variety of events to suit every taste and lifestyle. Besides what’s listed below, be sure to check out the calendars online at Ventura Harbor Village and Channel Islands Harbor, where every week-end there’s good live music, art and other attractions. If you’re into live theater, Ventura County has a number of excellent com-munity theater groups as well as one award-winning professional group: Rubicon Theatre Company.

Several plays and musicals will open over the summer. VCReporter

lists opening and ongoing theater productions every week in the Happenings section.

This summer welcomes some favorite annual events like the Salsa Festival and the Ojai Music Festival, and it will also usher in something completely different: The Johnny Cash Festival. Cash lived above Nye Road in Casitas Springs near Ojai in the early- to mid-1960s, and his daughter Rosanne Cash grew up in the pas-toral environs there, eventually graduating from St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura. Cash was active in the community and attended church on Ventura Avenue, but he also left a less than positive fingerprint on Ventura County when he set a forest fire in Fillmore.

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Johnny Cash Festival, which will be held at Seaside Park on Saturday, June 20, are hoping to raise money for kids whose par-ents are incarcerated, a cause that was dear to the Man in Black’s heart. Johnny Cash trib-ute acts from around Southern California will be on hand to perform favorites from the Cash songbook, and a car show will round out the day. The Cash Prophets, Big River, Cash’d Out and the Mighty Cash Cats will be performing. The Derby Darlins and a “One Piece at a Time” car show will also be featured.

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Some of the best golf in the country is right here in our own backyard. The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa has been rated #40 in the 2006 Conde Nast Traveler Top 100 Golf Resorts Reader’s Poll. This legendary golf course has been home to seven Senior PGA Tournaments. Make the 19th hole a rose petal massage at Spa Ojai, a 31,000 square foot full-service spa village within the resort. The Ojai Valley Inn, 905 Country Club Road, Ojai. For reservations, call toll free 888-697-8780. www.ojairesort.com.

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This 2,700-acre lake offers a quiet boat-ing experience for anglers, with two newly refurbished launch ramps and adjacent pic-nic areas. The Santa Ana Ramp features a basketball court and angler campsites that ensure you are the first one to hit the lake in the early morning hours. For the less patient members of a family there’s a water park and a shoreline trail that offers spectacular, unob-structed views of the lake and ridgelines of the Los Padres National Forest. The trail is also a wonderful area for bird watching. Also, enjoy Saturday summer nights throughout the sum-mer exploring the stars with NASA astronomer Ernest Underhay. Swimming and water skiing prohibited. Located at 11311 Santa Ana Road, Ventura. Entry fee is $7.50. General informa-tion 649-2233. Reservations 649-1122. www.lakecasitas.info.

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Lake Piru is located in the Los Padres National Forest next to the Sespe Condor Sanctuary. Lake Piru offers visitors excellent boating, trout and bass fishing, camping, water skiing, swimming and hiking. The day-use picnic area, with individual and group sites, includes covered eating areas with a wonderful view of the lake, a grassy lawn, grills and an abundance of tables. The group facility can accommodate up to 120 peo-ple and can be reserved for special events. Located at 4780 Piru Canyon Road, Piru. Entry fees are $8 weekdays and off-season, and $10 weekends and holidays. Park infor-mation 521-1500. Marina information 521-1231. www.lake-piru.org.

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Channel Islands Kayak Center offers a full range of ocean kayaking activities. Whether you are an experienced kayaker or a beginner in search of a professional guided island tour, they cater to all of your kayaking needs. Rentals, lessons and tours are available. Two locations: 3600 S. Harbor Blvd., #213, Oxnard, 984-5995 and 1691 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 644-9699. www.cikayak.com.

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Hokuloa is the Hawaiian name for Venus, the bright planet that often helped wel-come paddlers safely home. True to their name, Hokuloa welcomes all. They wel-come both new and seasoned paddlers

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Island Packers has been cruising the Channel Islands for education, recreation and research since 1968. This is how you get to the Channel Islands, whether you’re interested in whale watching, camping, hiking, kayaking or day trips. They offer a variety of trips that give visitors a rare opportunity to witness life in a marine wilderness. If breathtaking wilderness and adventure on the high seas don’t do it for you, dinner and party cruises are also avail-able. Located at 1691 Spinnaker Drive #105B, Ventura. General information 642-1393. 24-hour information 642-7688. www.islandpackers.com.

hikinG and biRd WatChinG

The beauty of hiking is that you don’t need anything but feet (though a bottle of water is nice) in order to get going. But you do need to know where to go. The definitive guidebook is Day Hikes in Ventura County, California: 43 of the Best by Robert Stone, published by Day Hike Books, Inc. Sometimes it’s nice to share the trail, and a number of organizations can help you

do just that. The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy offers a variety of activities and events. For information call (310) 589-3200 or visit www.smmc.ca.gov. The Sierra Club’s Los Padres Chapter has two groups to serve Ventura County. North county residents can contact the Sespe Group at 488-7988 and south county residents can contact the Conejo Group at 495-6391. www.sierraclub.org. Bird watching enthusiasts can contact the Ventura Audubon Society at 642-1585 or visit www.venturaaudubon.org.

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Whether you’re interested in becoming a master mariner, or just want to log some time wafting along in a gentle breeze, sail-ing lessons are one of the best ways to while away the summer in a convivial, laid-back sporting atmosphere. Several outfits offer packages for individuals and couples. Most of these courses qualify you to char-ter boats once you graduate. Pacific Sailing is located in the Ventura Harbor at 1575 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105B-131. For infor-mation call 658-6508 or visit www.pacsail.com. Marina Sailing is located in the Channel Islands Harbor at 3001 Peninsula Road. For information call 985-5219 or visit www.marinasailing.com. Offshore Islands Sailing Club is located in the Channel Islands Harbor

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Did you know that as a resident of Ventura County, you live near the gateway to some of the most sought-after scuba grounds in the world? If your idea of scuba diving is warm, tropical shallows alive with colorful parrot fish, think again. Local waters offer the adventurer an endless array of gorgeous, moody underwater seascapes. And once you’re certified, you can also take a legal dip the next time you’re in Cabo. Channel Islands Scuba: 2951 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks 230-9995, www.channelislandsscuba.com, Pacific Scuba Center Inc.: 3747 W. Hemlock St., Oxnard 984-2566, www.pacifics-cuba.com. Ventura Dive & Sport: 1559 Spinnaker Dr. #108, Ventura. 650-6500, www.venturadive.com.

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Ojai POetry Festival

June 6 Includes various workshops plus performanc-es by teens, seniors, Wanda Coleman, Frank T. Rios, Marsha de la O. and Jackson Wheeler. Open mic sign-up at noon. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Bart’s Books, Ojai Creates, Ojai House or at the door on the day of the event. For more information, go to www.ojaipoetryfestival.org.

Ojai Music Festival

June 11-14The annual classical music festival held mostly outdoors at the Libbey Bowl, returns with a contemporary program featuring cutting edge performers such as Eighth Blackbird, Tin Drum, Steven Mackey and more. For more information, call (805) 646-2094 or visit www.ojaifestival.org.

Ojai Wine Festival

June 14A host of wineries and micro breweries dis-play and offer samples of their products along with live entertainment, boat rides on the lake and arts and crafts, held at Lake Casitas. This event, which runs from 11:50 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tasting from noon to 5) includes food as well as arts and crafts. Advance tickets costs $30 for adults, $40 at the gate. For more information, call 1-800-648-4881 or visit www.ojaiwinefestival.com.

ventura cOunty Greek Festival

June 12 -14Greek music, food, live music, dancing and fun for all ages. St Demetrios Greek Church (Camarillo Airport), 400 Skyway Dr., Camarillo. For more information, call 482-1273 or visit www.vcgreekfestival.org.

citrus Festival

July 17-19Santa Paula celebrates its rich agricultural heritage with a citrus themed parade and car show, carnival rides, live entertainment and a citrus and avocado tasting tent. Harding Park, 1300 E. Harvard Blvd., Santa Paula. For more information, call 933-4200 or visit www.santapaulafestival.org.

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June 20A celebration of the Man in Black to pro-vide at risk youth and children with incar-cerated parents with musical instruments and lessons. Live performances by The Cash Prophets, Big River, Cash’d Out and the Mighty Cash Cats. Plus the Derby Darlin’s and a “One piece at a Time” Car Show. The event will be held at Seaside Park at the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 West Harbor Blvd. in Ventura. For more information, go to www.myspace.com/johnnycashmusic-festival.

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Santa Paula Jazz and art FeStival

July 11A free jazz concert and art exhibition in historic downtown Santa Paula from 6 to 10 p.m. In addition to the display of works by local artists, there will be free jazz music. Food and beverages are available from local restaurants. The event will be held on Main St. in Santa Paula.

SalSa FeStival

July 25,26Salsa tasting, recipe contests, live music, international foods and plenty of spicy danc-ing at Oxnard’s flagship event. The event will be held at Plaza Park at 424 S. C Street in Oxnard. For more information, call 247-0197 or visit www.OxnardSalsaFestival.com.

ventura County Fair

Aug. 5-16“Purebred and Homegrown,” is the theme for this year’s county fair. Attractions include farm animals, nightly fireworks, competitions and displays by county residents. Also mid-way carnival rides and games plus good old fashioned fair food. Musical performers include Clay Walker and Lee Ann Womack. The event will be held at Seaside Park at

the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 West Harbor Blvd in Ventura.$8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors! For more information, call 648-3376 or visit www.venturacountyfair.org.

Hueneme BeaCH FeStival

Aug. 22,23; 11:00am-6pmLive entertainment, huge children’s area, arts and crafts booths and food provided by the region’s most popular restaurants plus pirate related fun. The event will be held at Surfside Drive and Ventura Road in Port Hueneme. For more information, go to www.hueneme-beachfestival.com.

SPECIAL EVENTSFirSt Sunday at Santa Paula airPort

The first Sunday of every month, Santa Paula celebrates its aviation heritage. Come visit the Aviation Museum and the many antique, classic, and experimental aircraft on display. Docents are on hand to give guided tours, or you are welcome to tour at your own leisure. Free. Cancelled if raining. For more infor-mation, call 525-1109 or visit www.amszp.org.

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July 16-19Produced by Hebert Management, this year is the 13th anniversary celebration of the Ventura County Boat Show at Channel Islands Harbor. This event is a boater’s delight featuring a fabu-lous selection of all types of watercraft. For more information, call (800) 390-6694 or visit www.ci-boatshow.com.

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July 19The 12th Annual Pooch Parade Dog Walk & Pet Expo takes place at San Buenaventura State Beach Park in Ventura, and raises money for homeless dogs in the Canine Adoption and Rescue League’s program. Dog walk starts at 8:30 a.m.; the pet expo runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. To obtain a brochure or reg-ister a team, call 652-1001 or visit www.carlvc.org.

CAmArillo Air Show

Aug. 22-23The “Wings Over Camarillo” event will take place at the Camarillo Airport on Pleasant Valley Road. For more information, call 646-7053 or visit www.camarilloair-show.org or wingsovercamarillo.org.

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July 2, 3The Ojai Independence Day Committee pres-ents two free concerts at Libbey Bowl: the U.S. Air Force band on July 2 and another concert of patriotic music on July 3. Shows begin at 6:30 p.m. both days. A July 3rd parade proceeds downtown followed by fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Call 646-0076 or 302-6093, or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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July 3Beat the crowds! The City of Moorpark sponsors this annual event at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Festivities begin at 4 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. This year’s entertainment will include performances by Daddy-O’s and Hodads, pre-sentation of the American Flag, vintage plane fly-over, Revolutionary War characters, food booths & more! Admission is $3 per person. For more information, call 517-6300 or visit www.ci.moorpark.ca.us.

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July 4This annual old-fashioned celebration returns with music, games, face painting, presiden-tial look-alikes, storytelling and more. The outdoor events are free; regular admission rates apply to visit the museum. For more information, call (800) 410-8354 or visit www.reaganfoundation.org.

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July 4Spectacular fireworks display, old fashioned family entertainment and picnic. Fun begins at 5 p.m., fireworks are at dusk. Ventura College Athletic Field, 4667 Telegraph Road. For more information, call 653-1084.

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July 4A full day of fun, food, entertainment and children’s activities followed by fireworks.Old fashioned BBQ, farmer’s and fish market, pet-ting zoo and lots more. Parade at 11 a.m. 5k and 10k races. Channel Islands Harbor, Victoria Ave., Oxnard. For more information call the Visitor’s Center at 985-4852.

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July 4Annual outdoor event includes a car show, food booths, arts and crafts vendors, vintage train rides, horseshoe tournaments and live entertainment. Fireworks at 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fillmore and Western Railway. For directions, visit www.fwry.com. For more information, call 524-2546.

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How about letting your child become a doctor in the operating room, dig fossils as an archae-ologist, or get on stage and watch them-selves on T.V. as a fiesta dancer, firefighter, or policeman? Gull Wings Children’s Museum is a “hands-on” museum with exhibits geared toward children ages 2 to 12. Gull Wings offers youngsters a chance to discover and learn by participating in an experience rather than by observation. Located at 418 W. 4th Street, Oxnard. For more information, call 483-3005 or visit www.gullwings.org.

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June 15 – Aug. 22 Two great summer-long reading programs return to Ventura County libraries in June. For children, this year’s theme is “Be Creative @ Your Library.” Also, for teens is “Express Yourself @ the Library.” For more information, call Lori Karns, youth services librarian, or Ellen Armonat, at 649-9008, or visit vencolibrary.org.

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Send your dudette to Paddy Bex’s all-girl surf camp. This camp is designed to provide a social, educational and recreational experience in a positive and fun environment. They have a campsite at McGrath State Park in Ventura that is outfitted to provide the girls with a comfortable yet rustic home by the ocean. Everything is provided, including a supportive and nurturing approach to their non-com-petitive and fun lessons. Safety always comes first. Paddy and all her instructors are certified in Lifeguard Training, CPR and First Aid. For more information, call 653-SURF(7873) or visit www.paddybexsurf.com.

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Momentum’s classes emphasize putting surf-ing into a larger context that is both safe and fun. Students are instructed in body surfing, ocean swimming, skim boarding, yoga, surf history and etiquette as well as marine biology and basic oceanography. Their holistic approach makes it a great place for beginners looking for their first rides as well as for intermediate surfers wishing to sharpen their technique and wave knowledge. Weekly sessions all summer long. For more information, call 985-4929 or visit www.momentumsurfcamp.com.

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Surf music, surf art & culture, tiki wares plus custom rods and motorcycles for the whole family to enjoy. California country music by the Dave Gleason Band plus The Del ReysCaptain Jeffrey and the Chumbuckets. Seaside Park/Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Blvd., Ventura. For more informa-tion , go to www.primernationals.com/backtothebeach.

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June 21An eclectic mix of custom cars, hot rods and classics from all over California. Expect to see classics like the ’57 Chevy and ’64 T-Bird lined up along the water’s edge. Vendor displays, food booths, live music and raffle. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Harborview Park, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard.

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