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 3rd, 2015 at 12:00 pm
What:
The 25th Annual Ojai Masquerade Ball Mardi Gras celebration is almost here. This year’s theme is “Back to the Future.” Attendees are encouraged to embrace all the revelry and wild innovations of the past quarter-century for the costume contest. Don’t have a costume? Don a simple mask. The ball will feature Cajun cuisine, traditional throwing of beads, and coronation of this year’s king and queen. The party continues into Sunday with a Cajun dance party and a family musical event.
Where:
Ojai Art Center
113 S. Montgomery St.
Ojai, CA 93023
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March 2nd, 2015 at 12:00 pm
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What:
Join thousands of revelers as they celebrate the wearing of the green at Ventura County’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s theme is “Honoring our Troops,” complete with Cmdr. Jeff Gorell of the U.S. Navy Reserve serving as grand marshal.
The parade begins on East Main Street in front of the Buenaventura Mission, continues up East Main and ends at the corner of North Ann Street and East Main. Along the way, you can feast your eyes on some of the most festively festooned floats, enjoy tasty Irish fare, and share family fun with your community and friends.
Where:
Main Street
Downtown Ventura
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February 27th, 2015 at 8:00 am
Extreme couponing is not just a TV show. It’s a habit, an adventure, a way of life for shoppers around the world who want to stretch their buying power to the max.
Thousands of websites have been created to dispense advice for novice and would-be clippers. But all share some common tips. Here are a few:
February 25th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
What:
Take a trip back to a simpler time, when the iron horse dominated the popular public consciousness, and the act of traveling came part and parcel with a refined sensibility of pacing and style. Hop on board the Fillmore & Western Railway Co.’s 2015 weekend excursion through the beautiful Heritage Valley on their vintage 1930s train, and discover how different life looks while you travel on the rolling rails. Lunch is available on board for an extra fee.
Where:
364 Main St.
Fillmore, CA 93015
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