by Blake Mashburn | Nov 6, 2017 | News
VETERANS DAY is this Saturday. This important annual holiday honors the brave men and women that have served in all branches of the United States Armed Services. Help us celebrate the veterans in our community at the VENTURA COUNTY VETERANS DAY CEREMONY.
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Come show your appreciation at the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ventura County Veterans Memorial (800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura) on November 11th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. This FREE event recognizes the bravery and sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans, as well as by their families. Several speakers will talk at the event, including Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Captain Chris Janke, USN Naval Base Ventura County Commanding Officer, Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett, and Assembly Member and Chair of the California Veterans Affairs Committee Jacqui Irwin. There will also be a laying of wreaths to honor each branch of the military.
Along with the Veterans Day Ceremony, there are several other special events occurring throughout the weekend to honor our veterans.
“We Remember, Ventura to Vietnam and Back” Exhibit
- Wednesday, November 8th through Sunday, November 12th
- 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Former Social Security Building (327 West 5th Street, Oxnard)
- Free admission
Thank You For Your Service Screening
- Friday, November 10th
- 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
- Museum of Ventura County (100 East Main Street, Ventura)
- RSVP by calling (805) 379-1779
Free Full Service Car Washes for Veterans
- Saturday, November 11th
- 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Various Wash Depot Car Wash Locations (Janns Mall Touchless Car Wash, Village Hand Wash, Johnson Drive Hand Wash, and Market Street Hand Wash)
- Offer applies to ANY veteran or active military personnel with proof of service.
The Blake Mashburn Group thanks all of the veterans within Ventura County and throughout this entire great nation for their years of service protecting our freedoms.
by Blake Mashburn | Oct 23, 2017 | News
Halloween is almost here! Get ready for ghoulish frights and fun! Before trick or treating on Tuesday evening in your Ventura County community, get in the spirit of the season at a fantastic Halloween event throughout our area! Happy Halloween from The Blake Mashburn Group!
Trick or Treat at The Collection at Riverpark
Date: Thursday, October 26th
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: The Collection at Riverpark (2751 Parkview Court, Oxnard)
Start trick or treating early at The Collection at Riverpark. Visit participating merchants and collect some delicious goodies. Complete the passport of merchants to be entered to win an incredible grand prize. At the end of the event, please sell back some of your candy to send to the troops overseas!
Harvest Moon Spooktacular
Date: Saturday, October 28th
Time: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location: Downtown Ventura (Oak Street between Main and Santa Clara Streets)
With a haunted house, pumpkin pie eating contest, kids zone, games, live music, food, and more, there is something for everyone at this great event. Participate in the costume contest and enjoy trick or treating at downtown businesses with pumpkin signs in their window.
Halloween Haunt in the Park
Date: Saturday, October 28th
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Plaza Park (500 South C Street, Oxnard)
Join The Oxnard Downtown Improvement District for this family friendly event. The fun includes vendor booths, arts and crafts, bounce houses, trick or treating, costume contest, Halloween movie clips, and so much more.
Kids Seaside Trick or Treat
Date: Saturday, October 28th
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Ventura Harbor Village (1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura)
Worried you won’t get your fill of candy? Come trick or treating at the Harbor Village. Be sure to stick around at 3:00 pm as “zombies” gather to participate in a world record breaking dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller.
BOO-Fest in Old Town
Date: Saturday, October 28th
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Old Town Camarillo
Dress in your scariest or finest Halloween costume, grab your candy bag, and collect delicious treats in Old Town Camarillo.
Dia de los Muertos Community Celebration
Date: Sunday, October 29th
Time: 10 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Multiple – See below
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at 4 Santa Paula museums, including the California Oil Museum (1001 East Main Street), the Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum (926 Railroad Avenue), the Santa Paula Art Museum (117 North 10th Street), and Santa Paula Cemetery (380 Cemetary Road). Each location will feature the great traditions of the holiday, including storytelling, craft making, food, music, Aztec and folklorico dancing, and more. Wear your Dia de los Muertos attire and stop by each location for some unique, festive fun.
by Blake Mashburn | Oct 10, 2017 | News
It’s a strong Seller’s Market in Ventura, CA with buyer demand strong and homes being quickly snapped up.
Weekly Housing Market Stats
Market Index: 41.62 %- Sellers Advantage
Number of Properties on the Market: 173
Median List Price: $699,000.
Average Square Footage: 1,862
Average Number of Bedrooms: 3
Average Number of Bathrooms: 2.5
Days on the Market: 82
Average Price per Square Foot: $380.
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by Blake Mashburn | Oct 2, 2017 | News
Do not miss our favorite artistic event of the year…..ArtWalk Ventura!! Head to historic Downtown and the Westside Cultural District in beautiful Ventura on Saturday, October 7th (11:00 am – 7:00 pm) and Sunday, October, 8th (12:00 pm – 5:00 pm) for a fun, self guided tour of the best galleries this city has to offer! Check out the incredible work by 700+ talented artists on display at 30+ Venues and PODS Galleries. Celebrate Ventura’s thriving arts scene at this 24th annual event and find beautiful art to put on display in your Ventura home!
Featured Events
Collectors Reception
- October 4th (FREE Admission)
2017 Global Artist of Distinction – Shamsia Hassani Events
- Champagne Reception – October 5th (Information & Tickets HERE)
- Women’s Luncheon – October 15th (Information & Tickets HERE)
Bowl Hop
All Weekend (Information HERE)
Image Credit: ArtWalk Ventura
by Blake Mashburn | Sep 5, 2017 | News
Ventura County isn’t just a dream come true due to its endless recreational facilities and stunning natural landscape. It also is a haven for some of the most incredible artistic work in the country. The thriving arts and cultural scene throughout the communities in Ventura County ensure that there is always something interesting, enlightening, inspiring, and beautiful occurring. From visual arts, music, performing arts, theater, and so much more, there is something for everyone. Come celebrate the creative, artistic spirit of our area at these amazing events occurring this weekend in Ventura County.
Ojai Storytelling Festival
Dates: Thursday, September 7th – Sunday, September 10th
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Libbey Bowl & Ojai Art Center
Cost: Varies per each performance/workshop
Enjoy 4 days of incredible spoken word storytelling and music at the 17th Annual Ojai Storytelling Festival. With workshops and performances geared to audiences of all ages, there is something for everyone. Sit beneath the oak trees and stars as you listen to innovative stories. Check out the full Schedule.
Featured Storytellers & Musicians
Individual Tickets and Passes Available HERE
Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival
Dates: Saturday, September 9th – Sunday, September 10th
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Ventura Harbor Village (1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura)
Cost: FREE admission!
Marvel at incredible works of art at this fine arts and crafts festival. Stroll through the artisan marketplace to find 50 artisans selling their work, including jewelry, glass work, hand created crafts, paintings, sculpture, and more. There will also be 40 street painters masterfully creating works of art on the sidewalks along the docks!
Oxnard Jazz Festival
Date: Saturday, September 9th
Time: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location: Oxnard Beach Park (1601 Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard)
Cost: $50 per adult (GA – Lawn Seating) | $15 per child (Ages 5-12)
Dance the day away to the greatest Jazz, Latin, Soul, R&B, and Blues music in the region and country. Along with some of the best live music you will hear all year, enjoy cultural foods, vendor booths, and more activities at this fun musical event. Check out all the related Special Events for fun occurring throughout the weekend in Oxnard.
Featured Artists
Opening Acts
Purchase tickets HERE!
Image Credits: Ojai Storytelling Festival, Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival, and Oxnard Jazz Festival
by Blake Mashburn | Aug 21, 2017 | News
Another summer weekend in Ventura means another great community event! Check out The Throw Down Cornhole Tournament this Friday, August 25th, through Sunday, August 27th at Spencer Makenzie’s! It is the largest cornhole tournament on the West Coast. Sign up your team today to be eligible for the $32,000 cash payouts! Register to play HERE!! Whether you are playing our not, come down to the tournament for some delicious food, cold beverages, live entertainment, beautiful weather, and summertime fun!
Full Schedule
Friday, August 25th
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Pre Team Check In
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Pre Kick-Off Party
Saturday, August 26th
9:00 am – 10:00 am | Check In
10:00 am – 11:30 am | Warm Ups
11:30 am | Team Placement into Group Play
12:15 pm | Throw Down Cornhole Tournament Begins
8:00 pm | Music Festival
Sunday, August 27th
9:00 am | Check In
9:00 am – 9:45 am | Warm Ups
9:30 am | Team Placement into A or B Brackets
10:00 am | Throw Down Cornhole Tournament Begins
5:00 pm | Championship Game – B Backet
5:30 pm | Championship Game – A Backet
6:00 pm | Award CeremonyCelebrate the end of the summer at the 8th Annual Throw Down Cornhole Tournament! The Blake Mashburn Group hopes everyone has a great last weekend of August in beautiful Ventura!
Image Credit: Spencer Makenzie’s
by Blake Mashburn | Aug 14, 2017 | News
Camarillo students are heading back to school soon! BUT, there is still plenty of time to enjoy some summertime fun as a family before that first bell rings. There is a weekend full of great events planned in Camarillo for the whole family to enjoy! Spend some time together in the sun and have a weekend jammed pack with fun at these two amazing community events!
End of Summer Campout
Date: Friday, August 18th – Saturday, August 19th
Location: Community Center Park (1605 East Burnley Street)
Cost: $12 per person | $10.80 per senior (ages 60+) | FREE for children under 2
Click HERE to register (before 7:00 am on August 16th).
Pop up a tent or park your RV in beautiful Camarillo night of fun games, crafts, activities, and more with the whole family!
Camp Out Schedule
Friday, August 18th
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Check In
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Crafts & Lawn Games
- 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Fire Truck Display
- 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Dinner
- 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm | “Larger than Life” Outdoor Bubble Show
- 7:45 pm – 9:30 pm | Campfire & S’mores
- 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm | Movie – Trolls (2016)
- 10:00 pm | Lights Out
Saturday, August 19th
- 6:00 am – 8:30 am | Continental Breakfast
- 7:00 am – 9:00 am | Clean Up
- 9:00 am | Park Clear Out
Camarillo Air Show 2015
Wings Over Camarillo Airshow
Date: Saturday, August 19th – Sunday, August 20th
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Camarillo Airport (555 Airport Way)
Cost: $20 per adult | $15 per student (ages 13-18) & active military with ID | FREE for children (ages 12 & under)
Click HERE to purchase tickets in advance to save $3!
See incredible aerobatics, flybys, mock dogfights, and more in the sky above Camarillo! Along with the spectacular airshow, check out the interesting airplane displays in the STEM Pavilion and take a fun ride in a helicopter!
Camarillo is the perfect community for families. If you want to Buy your dream Home in Camarillo, give The Blake Mashburn Group a call today or visit our website at https://blakemashburn.com/.
Image Credits: Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District (Top Image) and Wings Over Camarillo (Bottom Image)
by Blake Mashburn | Aug 7, 2017 | News
Ventura County will soon be filled with yellow buses and the sound of school bells! The first day of school is right around the corner! Students throughout Ventura County will be heading back to school over the next couple of weeks. Be sure to have your backpack ready to go for your public school district’s first day of school!
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Fillmore Unified School District | 627 Sespe Avenue, Fillmore
First Day of School: Thursday, August 17th
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Hueneme Elementary School District | 205 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme
First Day of School: Tuesday, August 29th
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Ojai Unified School District | 414 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 23rd
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Oxnard School District | 1501 South A Street, Oxnard
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 16th
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Oxnard Union High School District | 309 South K Street, Oxnard
First Day of School: Tuesday, August 29th
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Pleasant Valley School District | 600 Temple Avenue, Camarillo
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 30th
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Santa Paula Unified School District | 201 South Steckel, Santa Paula
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 16th
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Ventura Unified School District | 255 West Stanley Avenue, Ventura
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 23rd
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
The Blake Mashburn Group wishes all students in Ventura County a successful and fun 2017-2018 school year!!!
by Blake Mashburn | Aug 1, 2017 | News
Ventura County might night be home to an NFL Team BUT during the summer, America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys, call OXNARD, California home for their pre-season! Come enjoy high action football fun during the 2017 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp! Although the team arrived on July 22nd, there is still plenty of time to watch the team practice at River Ridge Fields (2101 West Vineyard Avenue) throughout August! Check out the schedule below and grab the family to cheer on the Cowboys!!
Upcoming Training Camp Schedule
- Monday, August 7th | 3:45 pm
- Tuesday, August 8th | 3:45 pm
- First Responders Appreciation Day
- Wednesday, August 9th | 3:45 pm
- Thursday, August 10th | 10:45 am
- Monday, August 14th | 3:45 pm
- Tuesday, August 15th | 3:45 pm
- Military Appreciation Day
- Wednesday, August 16th | 3:45 pm
- Thursday, August 17th | 10:45 am
Admission is FREE! Seating is first come, first serve until capacity is reached. Get an exclusive fan experience during training camp by purchasing a Dallas Cowboys United Membership! Parking at River Ridge Fields is $10 per vehicle on weekdays. Along with the practice, enjoy The Cowboys on Tour trucks, team merchandise, Hall of Fame trailers, live radio remotes with players and coaches, and so much more.
Image Credit: Oxnard Visitors Bureau
by Blake Mashburn | Jul 24, 2017 | News
Head on down to the 142nd annual Ventura County Fair! This favorite summertime fair offers 11 days of family fun in celebrating beautiful Ventura County. With high flying amusement rides, fun carnival games, delicious food, incredible live entertainment, interesting exhibitions, and so much more under the warm California sun, there is something for everyone at the fair. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 2nd, through Sunday, August 13th, so you do not miss out on any of the fun!
Grandstand Entertainment Schedule
Wednesday, August 2nd
- 6:00 pm | Motorsports
- Requires Additional Ticket
Thursday, August 3rd
- 7:30 pm | Smash Mouth
- 7:30 pm | Sugar Ray
Friday, August 4th
- 7:30 pm | Huey Lewis and The News
Saturday, August 5th
- 7:30 pm | KC and the Sunshine Band
Sunday, August 6th
Monday, August 7th
- 7:30 pm | Billy Currington
Tuesday, August 8th
- 1:00 pm | The Spinners
- 7:30 pm | Kenny “BabyFace” Edmonds
Wednesday, August 9th
Thursday, August 10th
- 7:30 pm | Gabriel Iglesias – “FluffyMania”
Friday, August 11th
- 7:30 pm | Wynonna and the Big Noise
Saturday, August 12th & Sunday, August 13th
Fair Details
Dates: Wednesday, August 2nd – Sunday, August 13th
Time: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm (daily)
Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds (10 West Harbor Boulevard, Ventura)
Cost: $12 per adult | $9 per child (ages 5-12) & seniors (ages 65+) | FREE for children under 5
**Enjoy $1 off admission prices by purchasing tickets before August 1st HERE!
**Save money during Special Admission Days.
The Blake Mashburn Group wishes everyone a happy & fun time at this year’s Ventura County Fair!Image Credit: Oxnard Visitors Bureau
Ojai Storytelling Festival
Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival
Oxnard Jazz Festival
End of Summer Campout
