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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February 24th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Get your bling fix at the 53rd Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Lapidary Show. This free event features more than 50 displays, plus award-winning handcrafted jewelry from private collections throughout Southern California. Demonstrations give up-close looks at lapidary artists exhibiting their skills, including gemstone cutting and polishing, silversmithing, and colorful glass-bead forging. Raffles and silent auctions will be held for rocks, minerals, and fossils. A flea market, plant sale, and more than 15 vendors are part of the festivities.
With a range of kids’ activities offering fun, educational prizes, this is a show the whole family can enjoy. You can even take the train as Amtrak stops at the front gate of the beachfront fairgrounds.
Where:
Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 W. Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001
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February 23rd, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Image from Stefano Tinti
What:
Express your artistic side in a fun way with Red Brick Gallery’s acrylic painting parties. You’ll learn the basics of acrylic painting in a supportive and creative environment, as beginners with no experience holding a brush are more than welcome to try creating their own art. Each party has a theme for every painter to paint, but you’re free to pick your own colors and interpret the theme as your artistic tastes dictate. Bring a friend for twice the fun!
Where:
Red Brick Gallery
315 E. Main St.
Ventura, CA 93001
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