Events

Thursday, May 15th-Sunday, May 18th

Fillmore May Festival

Step back to a simpler time. Train rides, carnival attractions, live entertainment, great food and family fun. this is truly a smalltown celebration! Thursday is Family Night, Kids 16 and under get into the Carnival for free! http://www.fillmorechamber.com/events.htm

Saturday May 17th- Sunday, 18th

Strawberry Festival

For the “berry best” weekend celebration, head to the 25th Anniversary CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL at Strawberry Meadows of College Park (3250 S. Rose Avenue) in Oxnard, California's Strawberry Coast. Serving up an array of scrumptious strawberry foods, headline entertainment with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The E Family with Sheila E, “Strawberryland For Kids,” the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, gooey contests, the Strawberry Promenade with cooking demonstrations, 300 Fine Arts & Crafts booths, and more, it’s one of the nation's premier outdoor weekend celebrations that has something for all ages to enjoy. Tickets range in price from $5 to $12, with kids ages 4 and under free. Hours are 10:00a.m. to 6:30p.m. AMTRAK offers a special “Kids Ride Free” weekend faire and free “Park and Ride” Shuttles off the 101 Freeway get you there fast. Proceeds benefit 40+ Southland charities. For more info: 1-888-288-9242 or www.strawberry-fest.org.

Sunday, May 18th

Boys & Girls Club of Ventura's 15th Annual Garden Party presented by The Flue Doctor Professional Chimney Sweep will be held at the Historic Pierpont Inn from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Food & Wine Tasting, Silent Auction, Entertainment and Raffle Drawing. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Tickets can be purchased by calling 805.641.5585 or by visiting www.bgclubventura.org.

Sunday, June 1st

Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival will be held on the campus of California State University Channel Islands from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a great afternoon of sampling excellent wines and delicious fare from 150 renowned wineries, 75 remarkable restaurants, and 25 marvelous microbreweries. Entertainment this year includes special guest, flamenco Spanish guitarist Benise, a “Tribute to the 80’s” rock band the Spazmatics, Disco Inferno-providing a hot mix of the 70s, the smooth jazz sounds of Jeanne Tatum & Company, and the magic and mayhem of Shawn McMaster. Bruce Barrios, Ventura County’s favorite D.J., will also be on-hand to emcee the day’s festivities. A large silent auction will feature wonderful baskets stuffed full of must-have items and a Live Auction will offer the opportunity to bid on more unusual items.

The hosts of the event Dr. Daniel C. Smith and Maureen Monroe Smith, along with the Angels are excited to present this premiere event to benefit the important programs and services provided by Casa Pacifica. Sponsors of this year’s event include Champagne Sponsors: Kavlico Corp.; Ventura Rental Party Center; Cabernet Sponsors: PMA/ILWU; Ventura County Star; Wells Fargo; Merlot Sponsors: Affinity Bank; California Kitchen Creations; Linda and David Catlin; Cumulus Media; Gold Coast Broadcasting; Jaguar Land Rover, Ventura; Jaks Marketing Group; Premiere Event Productions; Rabobank, N.A.; Ventura County Reporter/Ventana Monthly; Vintage Production California, LLC; Linda West & David Jaffe; Topa Tower Club; WorldWebWerks; and Your Neighborhood Florist. For more information about the Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival or to purchase tickets ($75 advance purchase, $90 at the door) visit the website at:
www.cpwineandfoodfestival.com.

Saturday, June 7th

5th Annual Clara Barton Awards Dinner & Gala
Please join the American Red Cross of Ventura County at Greenfield Ranch in Hidden Valley as they celebrate seven of Ventura County's most remarkable women. The event will be hosted by 100.7 KHAY's Jon & Charlye. Dinner, dancing and silent auction are among the activities. For tickets or more information http://www.arcventura.org/clarabarton08.html

Monday, August 4th

The Ventura Area Squad Club announces its third annual charity golf tournament happening on Monday, August 4, 2008, at the Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo. Proceeds from our tournament will benefit the CAHP Widow's and Orphan's Fund and Anacapa Middle School in Ventura.

The cost of playing in the tournament is $150 dollars and will include a round of golf with cart and range facilities, a tri-tip/chicken buffet awards luncheon, and entrance into the Jet Blue Challenge for a chance to win $50,000 in cash. Also included is a chance to win a hole-in-one prize of a two year lease on a new 2008 BMW, donated by Steve Thomas BMW.

We will also be holding a raffle, emceed by 95.1's own Bo Jackson, with a chance to win a five day cruise to either the Bahamas or the Mexican Riviera. Our sponsors include Steve Thomas BMW, Sierra Towing, Platinum Towing, Cumulus Broadcasting, and Pyne, Waltrip, Decker & McCoy CPA's. Payment can be made by either Check, Money Order, or Credit Card.

To enter, please contact Christopher Terry at 805-889-2149 or 805-477-4125.