May 17 - 2nd annual Golf for VETS Ventura County at US Naval Base Pt. Hueneme.  Golf with Active Duty troops, and companies and resources that support our Military and Veterans.  Registration 7a, 8:30a kick off ceremony with Presentation of the Colors and Command Master Chief of Naval Base Ventura County as our Speaker, tee off at 9a. Call Lyndsey Hale of VITAS, 805.279.4782, to register to golf or sign up to sponsor a troop. to golf.

May 18 - Teens Teaching Tech - bring your gizmos and gadgets to Foster Library and learn how to use them! 10a - noon.  Free. Call 648-2716  or www.vencolibrary.org

May 18 & 19 - California Strawberry Festival, Oxnard

May 18 - 19 -  2013 Relay for Life of Thousand Oaks

May 20 - Library Databases – learn about various online databases. Level: Beginner. Classes are Free. 11 - 11:45a at E. P. Foster Library. Call 648-2716  or www.vencolibrary.org

May 21 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893

 
May 22 - "Tearing the Fabric: Exploring and Predicting Elevated Vertebrate Road Kill From Ventura County to Louisiana to the Middle East" - Professor Sean Anderson will share results from his ongoing 7-year survey to document the location and diversity of road-associated mortality across coastal Southern California.  The roadkill study focuses on hard-to-detect species of concern and small vertebrates, as well as enabling successful crossings and reducing vertebrate mortality events. 6a - 7a at E. P. Foster Library. Call 648-2716  or www.vencolibrary.org

May 23 - 12th Annual Margarita Mixoff in Thousand Oaks, 1378 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, Admission includes margarita tasting and appetizers (beer, wine, and soda are complimentary).  $35 in advance, $40 at the event. Must be 21 years old to be admitted.  Visit the Soroptimist of the Conejo Facebook page for more information.

May 25 - 27 - Memorial Day Weekend!  Don't Drink & Drive

May 25 - Walk Grant Park. Join the Ventura Botanical Gardens for a series of walks every fourth Saturday of the month, 10a to noon, exploring Grant Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Grant Park with its spectacular views of the City of Ventura, mountains, rivers, rich agricultural landscape, and wide vista of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. This is an opportunity for the community to come out, get some exercise, connect with nature, and learn more about the plans for the Gardens. www.venturabotanicalgardens.com

May 25 - Safe Boating Event Open House in Ventura, 12p – 2p. FREE sailboat, kayak rides & demo, boat safety & registration info.  Marina Park Boat Dock, 2950 Pierpont Blvd., Ventura 805.643.3612

May 25 - 26 - The 24th Annual Cajun Festival, Simi Valley

May 27 - E. P. Foster Library closed for Memorial Day 

May 27 - 23rd Annual Memorial Day Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village.  10:30a – 12:00p.   818.889.0902.

May 28 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893

June 1 - The 8th Annual, “Summerfest” community celebration of healthy living, presented by Ventura Education Partnership (VEP) and the Ventura Unified School District. 9am - 2p at the VUSD Education Service Center, 255 W. Stanley Ave., Ventura. Free. (805) 641-5000, ext. 1550 or www.vep4vusd.or​g/SummerFest.ph​p.

June 1 - The 2nd annual Progressive Poker Party in historic downtown Oxnard.   6 - 9p. (Happy hour 5-6)  This event is in support of 5 local charities, including FOOD Share! Tickets are $40 and ticket proceeds benefit FOOD Share. Contact Jordan for more information and to buy your tickets today! 983-7100 ext. 129; jbrown@foodshare.com.

June 1 - 2 - Footworks Youth Ballet's production of Cinderella, 2p both days at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. (805) 323-6686 or www.footworksyouthballet.org

June 2 - Casa Pacifica Angels 20th Anniversary Wine & Food Festival.  www.casapacifica.org

June 2 - "First Sunday at the Airport" at Santa Paula Airport, displaying aircraft of all ages and types. Museum hangars are open with docents on hand to give free tours.  10a - 3p.Located alongside Highway 126 between Palm Avenue and 10th Street, Santa Paula.  (805)525-1109.

June 2 - Jon Benson is the featured speaker at the Prayer That Heals talk, 1p at the Camarillo Public Library.  Free.  www.PrayerThatHeals.org

June 3 - 3rd Annual For The Troops Golf Tourney, Moorpark Country Club.  www.ForTheTroops.org

June 6 - 9 - 67th Annual Ojai Music Festival, Ojai

June 7 - The 12th Annual AIDS/Life Cycle - A 7-day, 545 mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles that raises money and awareness for the HIV and AIDS services of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. www.aidslifecycle.org/life-on-the-event/route/

June 8 - Concerts in the Park presents Queen Nation (tribute to Queen) on stage 7:30 p.m. at Constitution Park, Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo. Free. Limited lawn seating available.  (805)987-7847.

June 8 - 9 - Gun Show at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. $10.  (805)648-3376.

June 9 - The 27th Annual Ojai Wine Festival - Lake Casitas Recreation Area and Park.  Presented by The Rotary Club of Ojai-West  1-5p. 

June 9 - The Knights of Columbus Council 5803 26th Annual Chili Cook-Off & Car Show from 10a - 5p on the St Rose of Lima church grounds at 1305 Royal Ave, Simi Valley.

June 15 -  Annual Touch-a-Truck Event in Thousand Oaks.  Dozens and dozens of trucks and large vehicles of all shapes and sizes, all at Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 North Moorpark Road, between Thousand Oaks High School and Acorn Acres Park. This is a hugely popular event! Parking at the park fills up pretty quickly, so be prepared to park at the T.O. High School parking lot south of the tennis courts and football field (corner of Moorpark Road and Avenida de Las Flores) and walk a block north up Moorpark Road to Acorn Acres Park.  Free! 10a - 2p.  805.381.2793 or visit www.crpd.org.

Sunday, June 16 - FATHER'S DAY

June 16 - Milestone Car Society of California presents The 7th Annual Father's Day Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor. 10am – 3pm

June 20 - 6th Annual Ventura County Wine Trail Celebration.  5:30 - 8:30p  at The Collection Riverpark's Outdoor Event Center.  More than 17 of Ventura County’s local boutique wineries, the very best in local cuisine. 10% of proceeds to benefit FOOD Share.  For more information visit the Wine Trail Website. *Save $10 on tickets with promo code FOODSHARE.

Friday, June 21 - First day of Summer

June 21 - 23 - 35th Annual Greek Festival  with Greek food, live music, dancing and entertainment. Church tours. Fun for all ages. Fri 5p - 10p, Sat 11a - 9p, Sun 5p - 10p.  Tickets $3.  400 Skyway Drive, Camarillo Airport; Las Posas exit from 101, south to Pleasant Valley Road, then right and watch for the signs.  (805)482-1273.  

June 22 - Concerts in the Park presents Surf City Allstars with Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean, 7:30p at Constitution Park, Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo. Free. Limited lawn seating available. (805)987-7847.

June 22 - 23 - The 2013 Relay for Life of Port Hueneme on the Hueneme High School Football Field.

June 23 - Vans Warped Tour 2013. Ventura County Fairgrounds  11a – 10p.   www.vanswarpedtour.com/bands 

June 23 - Ventura Harbor Summer Sounds Concert Series Sundays through Labor Day weekend. Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert Series every Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. on the Carousel Stage. Free.  www.venturaharborvillage.com

June 27 - Southern California foodies rejoice as Totally Local VC 3rd Annual “Dinner At The…” series, innovative dining events that marry iconic Ventura County locations with some of the area’s topline chefs.  www.totallylocalvc.com/dinner-at-the-2013-dinner-series/

July 27 - 20th annual Oxnard Salsa Festival with food, music & dance. 11a - 7p at Plaza Park, Fifth and 'B' Streets in downtown Oxnard. Everything is salsa at this regional festival. Highlights include Main Stage entertainment with Salsa and Latin jazz bands, a large salsa tasting tent, vendor marketplace, international foods, kids korner attraction, salsa recipe contest and much more. Event admission and parking are free. Main stage seating is $5. For festival information, call 805-247-0197

June 28, Kingsmen Festival, Thousand Oaks

Jun 28 - Walk Grant Park. Join the Ventura Botanical Gardens for a series of walks every fourth Saturday of the month, 10a to noon, exploring Grant Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Grant Park with its spectacular views of the City of Ventura, mountains, rivers, rich agricultural landscape, and wide vista of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. This is an opportunity for the community to come out, get some exercise, connect with nature, and learn more about the plans for the Gardens. www.venturabotanicalgardens.com

June 29 - Tenth Anniversary Ojai Valley Lavender Festival - Vendors, Plants and Products, Live Music, Speakers.  Downtown Ojai.  free.   www.ojaivalleylavenderfestival.org

June 29 - 30 - 2013 Relay For Life of Camarillo 10am at Camarillo High School

June 30 - Ventura Harbor Summer Sounds Concert Series Sundays through Labor Day weekend. Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert Series every Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. on the Carousel Stage. Free.  www.venturaharborvillage.com

July 4, Street Fair, Ventura

July 7- Ventura Harbor Summer Sounds Concert Series
Sundays through Labor Day weekend. Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert Series every Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. on the Carousel Stage. Free. www.venturaharborvillage.com

July 11 - Harbor Lights Summer Sprint Series.  Run. Walk. Swim. Play. For five consecutive Thursday nights from July 11-August 13, here will be four different events for participants to compete in: 5K run/walk, a flat out-and-back on Spinnaker Dr.; Aquathon, ½ mile swim at Harbor Cove Beach and 3 mile run on Spinnaker Dr.; Swim, Two ¼ mile loops at Harbor Cove Beach; Kids 1K (ages 10 and under), an out-and-back on Harbor Promenade.  www.venturaharborvillage.com  

July 12 - 14 - Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair. Bands, mariachi, dancers, carnival, beer & wine garden, food & crafts, petting zoo, pony rides, kids fun zone. Ventura Blvd., in Old Town Camarillo. Fri 5p - 10p, Sat 10a - 10p, Sun noon - 7p.

July 13 - Ventura Twilight Half Marathon.  The course will take runners from Downtown Oxnard to Downtown Ventura during the evening with an epic downtown post race experience.  www.twilighthalfmarathon.com

July 13 - 14 - 8th Annual Pirate Days Festival – 1 - 4p at Ventura Harbor Village 

July 14 - Ventura Harbor Summer Sounds Concert Series Sundays through Labor Day weekend. Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert Series every Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. on the Carousel Stage. Free.  www.venturaharborvillage.com

July 18 - Southern California foodies rejoice as Totally Local VC 3rd Annual “Dinner At The…” series, innovative dining events that marry iconic Ventura County locations with some of the area’s topline chefs.  www.totallylocalvc.com/dinner-at-the-2013-dinner-series/

July 18 - Harbor Lights Summer Sprint Series. Run. Walk. Swim. Play. For five consecutive Thursday nights from July 11-August 13, here will be four different events for participants to compete in: 5K run/walk, a flat out-and-back on Spinnaker Dr.; Aquathon, ½ mile swim at Harbor Cove Beach and 3 mile run on Spinnaker Dr.; Swim, Two ¼ mile loops at Harbor Cove Beach; Kids 1K (ages 10 and under), an out-and-back on Harbor Promenade. www.venturaharborvillage.com

July 19 -  46th Annual Santa Paula Citrus Festival, 5p – 11p. 1330 E. Harvard Boulevard, Santa Paula.

July 20 - Relay for Life of Oxnard at Oxnard High School

July 20 - 21 - Artwalk Ventura is a free, self-guided tour of dozens of galleries, studios and pop-up venues in Ventura's Westside Cultural District and Downtown.

July 21 - Ventura Harbor Summer Sounds Concert Series Sundays through Labor Day weekend. Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert Series every Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. on the Carousel Stage. Free.  www.venturaharborvillage.com

July 21 - The Ventura Sports & Race Car Club presents the 6th Annual Ventura Motorsports Gathering at the Saticoy Country Club in Somis from 10am to 3pm.  www.VenturaMoto​rsportsGatherin​g.com

July 25 - Harbor Lights Summer Sprint Series. Run. Walk. Swim. Play. For five consecutive Thursday nights from July 11-August 13, here will be four different events for participants to compete in: 5K run/walk, a flat out-and-back on Spinnaker Dr.; Aquathon, ½ mile swim at Harbor Cove Beach and 3 mile run on Spinnaker Dr.; Swim, Two ¼ mile loops at Harbor Cove Beach; Kids 1K (ages 10 and under), an out-and-back on Harbor Promenade. www.venturaharborvillage.com

July 26 - 27 - Citrus Classic Balloon Festival with lots of fun, at 18249 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Paula. Parking: $7. per car.

July 27 - Walk Grant Park. Join the Ventura Botanical Gardens for a series of walks every fourth Saturday of the month, 10a to noon, exploring Grant Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Grant Park with its spectacular views of the City of Ventura, mountains, rivers, rich agricultural landscape, and wide vista of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. This is an opportunity for the community to come out, get some exercise, connect with nature, and learn more about the plans for the Gardens. www.venturabotanicalgardens.com

July 27 - Concerts in the Park presents World Classic Rockers (featuring former members of Journey, Boston, Santana, Steppenwolf & Lynyrd Skynyrd) on stage 7:30p at Constitution Park, Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo. Free. Limited lawn seating available. (805)987-7847

July 27 & 28 - 19th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival

July 28 - Ventura Harbor Summer Sounds Concert Series Sundays through Labor Day weekend. Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert Series every Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. on the Carousel Stage. Free.  www.venturaharborvillage.com

July 31 - Aug. 11 - Ventura County Fair

Aug 1 - Harbor Lights Summer Sprint Series. Run. Walk. Swim. Play. For five consecutive Thursday nights from July 11-August 13, here will be four different events for participants to compete in: 5K run/walk, a flat out-and-back on Spinnaker Dr.; Aquathon, ½ mile swim at Harbor Cove Beach and 3 mile run on Spinnaker Dr.; Swim, Two ¼ mile loops at Harbor Cove Beach; Kids 1K (ages 10 and under), an out-and-back on Harbor Promenade. www.venturaharborvillage.com

Aug 3 - The Ventura County Fair Costume 5K is a fun run/walk event in Downtown Ventura that takes place before the Ventura County Fair Parade. Runners and Walkers are highly encouraged to run/walk in costume with the theme "Rides, Ribbons, & Rodeos" in mind. There will be an award ceremony for the best costumes so have some fun. www.vcfair

Aug 4 - Ventura Harbor Summer Sounds Concert Series Sundays through Labor Day weekend. Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert Series every Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. on the Carousel Stage. Free.  www.venturaharborvillage.com

Aug 8 - Harbor Lights Summer Sprint Series. Run. Walk. Swim. Play. For five consecutive Thursday nights from July 11-August 13, here will be four different events for participants to compete in: 5K run/walk, a flat out-and-back on Spinnaker Dr.; Aquathon, ½ mile swim at Harbor Cove Beach and 3 mile run on Spinnaker Dr.; Swim, Two ¼ mile loops at Harbor Cove Beach; Kids 1K (ages 10 and under), an out-and-back on Harbor Promenade. www.venturaharborvillage.com

Aug 11 - Ventura Harbor Summer Sounds Concert Series Sundays through Labor Day weekend. Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert Series every Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. on the Carousel Stage. Free.  www.venturaharborvillage.com

Aug 15 - Harbor Lights Summer Sprint Series. Run. Walk. Swim. Play. For five consecutive Thursday nights from July 11-August 13, here will be four different events for participants to compete in: 5K run/walk, a flat out-and-back on Spinnaker Dr.; Aquathon, ½ mile swim at Harbor Cove Beach and 3 mile run on Spinnaker Dr.; Swim, Two ¼ mile loops at Harbor Cove Beach; Kids 1K (ages 10 and under), an out-and-back on Harbor Promenade. www.venturaharborvillage.com

Aug 18 - Ventura Harbor Summer Sounds Concert Series Sundays through Labor Day weekend. Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert Series every Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. on the Carousel Stage. Free.  www.venturaharborvillage.com

Aug 24 - Walk Grant Park. Join the Ventura Botanical Gardens for a series of walks every fourth Saturday of the month, 10a to noon, exploring Grant Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Grant Park with its spectacular views of the City of Ventura, mountains, rivers, rich agricultural landscape, and wide vista of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. This is an opportunity for the community to come out, get some exercise, connect with nature, and learn more about the plans for the Gardens. www.venturabotanicalgardens.com

Aug 24 - Concerts in the Park presents Ambrosia 7:30p at Constitution Park, Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo. Free. Limited lawn seating available. (805)987-7847.

Aug 25 - Ventura Harbor Summer Sounds Concert Series Sundays through Labor Day weekend. Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert Series every Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. on the Carousel Stage. Free.  www.venturaharborvillage.com

Aug 31 - NSSA Surf Competition 7a - 8p at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds (805)648-3376.

Sept 1 - Ventura Harbor Summer Sounds Concert Series Sundays through Labor Day weekend. Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert Series every Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. on the Carousel Stage. Free.  www.venturaharborvillage.com

Sept 7 - Aloha Beach Festival - 10a Promanade Park, Ventura

Sept 8 - Ventura Pier-to-Pier Marathon presented by Josh Spiker and Steve Doll from Vendurance Sports.  www.venturamarathon.com
 

Sept 20, 21 & 22 - 22nd Annual Fall Home & Garden Show, Ventura

Sept 28 - Walk Grant Park. Join the Ventura Botanical Gardens for a series of walks every fourth Saturday of the month, 10a to noon, exploring Grant Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Grant Park with its spectacular views of the City of Ventura, mountains, rivers, rich agricultural landscape, and wide vista of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. This is an opportunity for the community to come out, get some exercise, connect with nature, and learn more about the plans for the Gardens. www.venturabotanicalgardens.com

Oct 4 - 6 - Harvest Festival at Seaside Park, Sat 10a - 6p, Sun 10a - 5p at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. $9.  (805)648-3376.

Oct 10 - Southern California foodies rejoice as Totally Local VC 3rd Annual “Dinner At The…” series, innovative dining events that marry iconic Ventura County locations with some of the area’s topline chefs.  www.totallylocalvc.com/dinner-at-the-2013-dinner-series/

Oct 26 - Walk Grant Park. Join the Ventura Botanical Gardens for a series of walks every fourth Saturday of the month, 10a to noon, exploring Grant Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Grant Park with its spectacular views of the City of Ventura, mountains, rivers, rich agricultural landscape, and wide vista of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. This is an opportunity for the community to come out, get some exercise, connect with nature, and learn more about the plans for the Gardens. www.venturabotanicalgardens.com

Thursday, October 31 - HALLOWEEN

Sunday, November 3 - Daylight Saving Time ends

Monday, November 11 - VETERANS DAY observed

Nov 16 - 17 - The Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society Proudly Presents The 44th Annual Galaxy of Gems Expo at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard.  Sat 9a – 5p, Sun 10a – 4p.  Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Hourly Door Prizes!

Nov 23 - Walk Grant Park. Join the Ventura Botanical Gardens for a series of walks every fourth Saturday of the month, 10a to noon, exploring Grant Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Grant Park with its spectacular views of the City of Ventura, mountains, rivers, rich agricultural landscape, and wide vista of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. This is an opportunity for the community to come out, get some exercise, connect with nature, and learn more about the plans for the Gardens. www.venturabotanicalgardens.com

Thursday, November 28 - THANKSGIVING DAY

Saturday, December 21 - First day of Winter

Wednesday, December 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY!

More 2013 events:

March ? - Spring Home and Garden Show, Ventura
April ? - Renaissance Festival, Ojai
April ? - Spring Artwalk, Ventura
April ? - Scandinavian Festival, Thousand Oaks
May ? - Orange Festival, Thousand Oaks
May ? - VPD Block Party, Ventura
May ? - Maritime Festival, Port Hueneme
June ? - Greek Festival, Camarillo
June ? - SeaFest, Ventura
August ? - Summer ArtWalk, Ventura
August ? - Camarillo Air Show, Camarillo
September ? - Food & Wine Festival, Oxnard
September ? - Country Days, Moorpark
September ? - Bowlful of Blues, Lake Casitas
October ? - Harvest Festival, Ventura
October ? - Food and Wine Event, Ventura
October ? - Fall Home & Garden Show, Ventura
October ? - Kinetic Sculpture Race, Ventura
December 7, Holiday Street Festival, Ventura
December ? - Parade of Lights, Oxnard
December ? - Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights, Ventura