March 13th, 2015 at 8:00 am
“Romantic” and “gondola” are words that always seem to find each other. If you’ve been wanting to find yourself and your sweetheart gliding along in one of Venice’s storied ornamental vessels but don’t have enough Euros to get to Italy, how about Oxnard?
Ventura County has just one gondola operator: Gondola Paradiso in Channel Islands Harbor. Any day or night of the week, owner/gondolier Mark Schooling will take up to six passengers on a 50-minute ride through what he describes as the “best-looking waterway in Ventura County,” the one winding through the upscale Seabridge community.
Schooling started Gondola Paradiso in 2014 after 16 years of handling the flat-bottom boats for several operators that are now his competitors further south. Business has been flowing steadily. “Our Valentine’s day volume tripled this year over last, so that’s a good sign,” he said.
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March 11th, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
Spring is the perfect time of year for something new and innovative. Find inspiration for a home project at the Ventura Home & Garden Show. Experts will be available to walk you through your outdoor projects including landscaping, pools and spas, fencing, ladders, pottery, and furniture, and your indoor projects like furniture, flooring, windows, shutters, fine art, cabinetry, and remodeling. Enjoy quality exhibits on topics like home improvement, energy savings, decorating, landscaping, and more.
Where:
Seaside Park
Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 W. Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001
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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 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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