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Ventura County Fair
It's county fair season and time for funnel cake, rides, games, livestock, entertainment and fireworks! The Ventura County Fair, 10 West Harbor Boulevard, runs through August 12 with the annual Fair Parade on Saturday, August 4 at 10 am on Main Street.
Heavy traffic congestion is anticipated Downtown. Street closures are as follows: Garden Street to Front Street (traffic for residents and business use only); Figueroa Street Southbound is closed for traffic, Northbound is used to direct traffic out of the fairgrounds; and California Street Southbound will periodically be closed. Please obey all traffic laws and direction from Officers and police personnel. Visitors to the fair can avoid traffic by using the free shuttle service.
Learn about special admission days, check out the entertainment schedule and more at venturacountyfair.org.
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 Ventura Business News
Downtown continues to grow as new businesses move in. This month The Refill Shoppe, an eco-conscience store offering bulk bath and cleaning products, moved from 1068 East Main Street to a larger space at 363 East Main Street. Come in and do your part to reduce waste.
If you have been been searching for a good old-fashioned New York deli, now you can take a bite out of the Big Apple in Downtown Ventura! Andy's New York Deli (formerly Savory Cafe) located at 419 East Main Street, celebrated its grand opening on July 20. Andy's New York Deli is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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 Water Take 1
Online Short Film Contest Announces Addition of Best Student Film Award
Students are encouraged to enter the Water Take 1 global online short film contest to be considered for a special award recently added to the competition through the generosity of AECOM Technology Corporation. The Water Take 1 short film contest, sponsored by Ventura Water, Limoneira and Patagonia, highlights our relationship with water and promotes upcoming water awareness, efficiency and recycling programs.
The submission deadline for all films, including those produced by students is September 4, 2012. The recipient of the Best Student Film award will receive a one-year subscription to Lynda.com consulting services with Will Allen, Creative Director of Never Without A Picture, and a $200 Patagonia gift certificate. To watch and vote for your favorite films visit watertake1.com and for more information about the contest visit cityofventura.net/watertake1. |
Sen iors Program your Gadgets August 3
People over 50 can get hands-on help from high school volunteers at this popular Volunteer Ventura! event on Friday, August 3, 3-5 pm. Bring your iPod, tablet, smart phone, camera, GPS or other electronic device you haven't quite mastered to the Senior Recreation Center, 420 East Santa Clara Street.
Free, but please R.S.V.P. to (805) 648-2829.
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 Dare and Dash August 11
Sign up for Ventura's own "amazing foot race" held on Saturday, August 11, when teams of two (ages 18 and up) compete to find checkpoints (based on clues and knowledge of trivia) and perform "dares" (tasks or challenges required at each checkpoint) throughout the Downtown and the Beachfront.
Register ($20 per team) using the code 32123 at www.cityofventura.net/eRecreation or call
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 Free Fairy Tales in the Park Performance August 11
Join in "Gypsies in a Trunk" troupe's 18th season of adventure presenting free fractured "fairy tales" performances at Barranca Vista Park, 7050 East Ralston Street.
On Saturday, August 11, at 4 pm, bring the family, low back lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic for "Three Billy Goats Gruff."
More information at www.cityofventura.net/bvc or call
(805) 654-7552. |
Music Un der the Stars Concerts: Kings of Classic Rock August 4 and Porterhouse Bob August 11
On Saturdays 7:30 to 9:30 pm from July to September, the courtyard of the historic Olivas Adobe (4200 Olivas Park Drive) becomes Ventura's coolest open-air nightclub for dancing on a huge wooden dance floor under summer skies to great party bands with a full beverage bar and great dining options. For more information visit www.cityofventura.net/mus . Buy tickets ($20) at door or R.S.V.P. weekdays 8-5 pm at
(805) 658-4726.
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 Adult Sports League Registration Begins August 13
Register now for Basketball, Soccer (6-a-side) and Softball fall adult leagues until September 6 for men, coed and church divisions at www.cityofventura.net/eRecreation.
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 City Manager's Blog: Enough water?
Ventura City Manager Rick Cole gives immediate insight into breaking news. In his latest post, he discusses the rising cost of water.
"It's said that while two-thirds of the world is covered in water, less than 2% of it is drinkable. Clean freshwater is not just a precious resource, it is a fragile one."
Read City Manager Cole's entire blog entry. |
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