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The Silver Lining: One Venturan’s At Home View

by Debbie Cvijanovich   During the nationwide COVID-19 crisis, homebound Venturans are doing the best we can. We swapped our flip flops for house slippers. As the “pause” button is hit on our lives, we surprisingly embrace, or better put, welcome this reset. Or have we? We simply don’t have a choice. Uncertainty is upon...

A parade like no other. Push’em or Pull’em Parade in Ventura this Fourth of July!

by Debbie Cvijanovich Mention July in Ventura and likely our old-fashioned 4th-of-July-by-the-sea festivities come to mind. We’re notorious for them. As American as apple pie, so is the time-honored tradition of our 4th of July Pushem-Pullem Parade! The Story of the Push’em Pull’em Parade It was 1976 when the parade began as part of a bicentennial celebration. The bicentennial office, staffed by Faye Campbell and Judy Treim, created period costume patterns and sewing clinics for 1776 costumes. That’s all it took. A tradition was born! Since 1980, the Ventura-East Rotary Club proudly sponsors the beloved annual parade. Commemorative buttons are still...

8 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Ventura Music Festival

top image by Felix Cortez blog by Debbie Cvijanovich and Susan Scott Gypsy Jazz! Mambo! Tango! Classical with a twist! And so much more… Something enchanting for everyone! In its 24th exciting year, the Ventura Music Festival (VMF) showcases an eclectic range of top-notch music and dance unfolding in our charming seaside community on July 12-15, July 18 and July 20-22. In February, my husband and I were treated to a “sampling” of Twanguero (see #2 below) during the Thomas Fire free community concert held in Mission Park. We were both instantly captivated by his vibrant energy and passionate musical...

St. Paddy’s Day Weekend in O’Ventura!

blog by Debbie Cvijanovich Lucky us! This year, the stars (or 4 leaf clovers) have aligned! St Patrick’s Day, March 17th, falls on a Saturday…making it an entire weekend celebration! Venturans love getting in the spirit of the Irish (and other holidays for that matter!). We’re a fun, loving community. Get mischievous with us… EVERYONE LOVES...

OLD SCHOOL VENTURA… A step back in time

by Debbie Cvijanovich photo by Lucas Dorward Ventura’s storied past paved the way for our idyllic present. Not much has changed—and we like it that way! Let’s take a reminiscent walk down memory lane, shall we? Nostalgic Ventura (or San Buenaventura to the romantic) natives will remember it well. Back in the day, a typical Ventura...

Celebrating Mom, Ventura Style!

by Debbie Cvijanovich Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Stay local and give mom (and yourself) the best experience Ventura has to give: sand, sun, surf, food, and quality family time! Start with a delicious breakfast or picnic lunch. Spend time outdoors enjoying our summery weather. Take a stroll on our historic pier. Drink in the...

Get your spook on!

by Debbie Cvijanovich 13 cool and frightful things to do in the 805…and beyond!! If you dare: 1) DEAD ZONE 805 The old Maverick’s gym near Golf n Stuff transforms into a horror maze with scary scenes! The couple behind this madness go through great lengths to make sure everyone who enters gets the fright...

Ventura Autumn Bucket List

by Debbie Cvijanovich VENTURA AUTUMN BUCKET LIST Fill up your Ventura Autumn “Bucket List”…before the season kicks the bucket! Make the most of these next 90 days (Sept 23-Dec 21) by picking and choosing from this fun list of local activities right in our own backyard! LEARN THE “THRILLER” DANCE You know you want to!...

What’s Happening in Ventura in March

by Debbie Cvijanovich The month of March. A glorious change of season. Anew. Alive. Active. Spring is peeking around the corner…season officially kicks off on March 20. BONUS: March is Women’s History Month. Bask in our spectacular Ventura weather one more hour as we Spring Ahead for Daylight Savings! How should we...

Ventura’s Midtown and East End Businesses Need Love!

  by Debbie Cvijanovich   COVID-19 is still very much with us. Our “bread and butter” local businesses continue to face hard challenges as they navigate the ever-changing “new normal’. Eateries — or at least those who can stay open — are now only allowed to serve customers outside, and...