March 9th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
What:
What better way could there be to spend St. Patrick’s Day than on the green in support of education? Players of all skill levels are welcome to compete and raise money at this year’s Going for the Green Golf Tournament. All proceeds benefit the STAR Education scholarship programs, and the STAR Eco Station environmental education and wildlife rescue efforts. In addition to supporting a great cause, golfers have the chance to win a car and participate in a silent auction. Even if you don’t golf, come out to support the athletes and enjoy the California sunshine.
Where:
Los Robles Greens Golf Course
299 South Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
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March 6th, 2015 at 8:00 am
Finding the “best brunch” in any city depends a lot on your definition. Most food choices? Best price? Quality of ingredients? Overall dining experience?
Ventura County’s brunch spots aren’t as widely known as those in neighboring Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties. But the locals know, and are willing to share their thoughts about brunches that visitors might overlook.
We’ve found four restaurants that serve at least one brunch a week in the coastal county. Consider dining at one on your next visit, then vote with your palate on an online review site. There probably are more sites than restaurants, so check out the reviews before you commit your stomach to what should be a memorable meal.
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March 5th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Your Guide to the College Basketball Tournament
March Madness is another name for the annual NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Men’s Division I college basketball post-season tournament that takes place over the course of three weeks. This year, the games begin on March 17 and the national championship game will be played on April 6.
Sixty-eight teams are invited to the tournament, which is known for its chaotic pace (particularly in its first weekend), thrilling finishes, and upset victories. March Madness is one of the most-watched annual sporting events in the U.S.
Who to Watch For
The Kentucky Wildcats are the only undefeated team left in the field, and going into the tournament they’re the favorite to win it all. No team has completed a perfect season since Indiana went 32-0 and won the national championship in 1976.
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March 5th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Southern Californians can dine outdoors at home pretty much all year long. But now more of us are skipping the back-and-forth trip between the indoor kitchen and the patio by adding another kitchen outside.
The concept isn’t new, but outdoor chefs now cook, grill and bake with the latest in all-weather products, from pizza ovens to chilled wine racks to steam-spraying cleaning brushes. Stainless-steel cabinets, standard-size refrigerators and freezers, gas ovens, marble countertops, trash compactors and, of course, the kitchen sink, have all made their way outside for good.
Regulations covering electrical, gas and water lines vary from city to city, so it’s smart to check with the permitting department or a licensed contractor before considering your own outdoor kitchen. Large home-improvement centers offer most of the components, which have become sturdier and often less expensive in recent years. They can be installed by do-it-yourselfers or professionals. Add a dining area, a second patio slab, and a roof to shield everything from the elements, and you’re really cookin’.
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March 4th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
What:
Join the Ventura County Astronomical Society for a public star party. The evening begins with a free interactive slideshow lecture at the Moorpark College Amphitheatre. Free maps will be provided to all guests. After the lecture, participants are invited to view amazing deep-sky objects through members’ telescopes. The event is recommended for children age 8 and older.
Where:
Moorpark Observatory and Amphitheatre – Moorpark College
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
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