Camarillo Life & Real Estate

 If you go to this web site, Let's say thanks you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services.

How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! This is a great site. Please send a card. It is FREE and it only takes a second.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are for or against the war, our guys and gals over there need to know we are behind them...

On Saturday December 8, beginning at noon, Camarillo will celebrate its 46^th annual Christmas Parade. The theme for this year's parade is "A Christmas of Olympic Proportions."

The one mile route will start at Las Posas Road and Temple Avenue and will head west towards Carmen Drive to the Camarillo Community Center. The parade will include floats, horses, vintage autos, marching bands, drill teams and many more specialty entries.

Earlier that day come and listen to the band competition at 10 a.m. at Temple Avenue and Pondersoa Drive .

This year Camarillo's Park and Recreation center has expanded the parade to also include a Christmas Carnival. The Santa's Village Carnival will be held at Camarillo Community center from December 7-9. There will be music, carnival rides, food booths, and arts and crafts vendors.

• December 7: from 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
• December 8: from. 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
• December 9: from: 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Hello Camarillo, it's that time of the year again!! This year Camarillo's traditional Tree Lighting is bigger than ever. On November 30 come and join the rest of the jolly citizens at the 2007 Old Town Holiday Celebration.

On this day Santa will arrival by fire truck. Children and adults will enjoy carriage rides, pictures with Santa Claus at the Chamber of Commerce, lights and decorations, carolers, and a beautiful tree lighting.

So leave your calendar open for Friday November 30, 2007 (5-9pm); tree lighting at 6:30pm.

Location: Old Town Camarillo, Ventura Blvd.

According to California Integrated Waste Management Board, each week alone between Thanksgiving and the New Year an extra million tons of waste is generated nationwide. There are ways we can help reduce this extra waste and cut the amount of trash we add to the landfills during the holidays. Bellow are just a few ideas for Ventura County's environmentally conscious Holiday Shoppers and Gift Givers.

Holiday Waste Reduction Tips

Shop from Recycle Stores: Use this link to find many qualified recycle stores who produce quality recycled products.

Use Rechargeable Batteries: If your present requires batteries try to buy rechargeable batteries and the charger. We have been using rechargeable batteries for 2 years now and I can tell you that it has saved us a lot of money on buying new batteries every month.

What to do with all the Holiday Bags: Here are five helpful ways to get those plastic shopping bags out of the environment.

Waste Prevention in Gift Wrapping: Here are 10 great ideas on how to present your gift in the most environmentally friendly way.

Realtors certainly have a glorious and superb occupation, but at times being a realtor could be distressing and tense.

There have been many occasions when I have cried with my clients, listened to their personal problems, and have become more than the Realtor who drives around town to show them houses. I have even become their personal decorator, shopper, and weekend buddy as I helped them sell their house.

I am not just their Realtor, I am their friend.

Last night I heard that a past client is planning to put their home on the market as a "Short Sale". As they were telling me about their hardship, I could feel my heart beating faster than normal in my chest. I was shocked by this news. My friends could lose their home. All I could say at that moment was "I am so, so sorry. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help." I think I said to them how sorry I felt about 4-5 times.

I was truly sorry.      

All night I tossed and turned in bed not being able to get my friends' (past clients') trouble out of my head. Although I believe strongly in personal responsibility, for some reason I felt responsible.

Our job as realtors are more than just signing contracts, setting up open house signs, or showing houses. Our job is to help people's dreams become a reality. Our job is to put smiles on people's faces. So when we feel that a dream has been shattered or that a smile has turned into tears, yes, we do feel sad and distressed. After all we are human as well. 

This year the Ventura Fairgrounds is hosting the Green living Expo on two days November 16 and 17. This fun and exciting show will have everything from Green Health & Beauty Products to Green Building Products.

Come see the 100+ exhibits plus the Workshop Opportunities.

Mark your calendars for November 16th & 17th from 10:00am to 4:00pm both days. This event is FREE to the general public.

Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds

10 West Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, California 93001

Today November 12, 2007 is the first day of Ventura County's Annual Holiday Food Drive. Every year during the holidays the Ventura County Food Share feeds thousand of families who are less fortunate.

By visiting www.foodshare.com you can also donate cash to the drive. This way the money you donate can be used for purchasing fresh produce and protein.

Look for Holiday Food Drives at your local schools, banks, grocery stores, churches, businesses, organizations, doctor offices, .......

The drive ends on December 24.

Suggested donations include:

• Tuna
• Peanut Butter
• RiceCanned
• Meats, Tuna or Chicken
• Jelly, plastic jars
• Pinto Beans
• Ramen
• Canned Tomato Products
• Chili
• Pasta
• Breakfast Cereal
• Beef Stew
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Vegetables
• Juices - Plastic Jars or Individuals
• Cereals
• ToiletriesDiapers

Oh yes, you are at the beautiful new Camarillo Library and are drowned deeply in a great book you have just found. What would make this experience even better? Yes a snack along with a nice cup of tea or coffee.

The empty coffee shop at the Camarillo Library will soon open (November 19) and it is to be managed by DJ's California Catering.  The DJ's California Catering will also be catering any events held at the library.  The revenue from the coffee shop and the events are to be shared with the City of Camarillo. Camarillo officials estimate the city will earn about $16,800 a year with the agreement. (Camarillo acorn)

Camarillo Library

4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 388-5222

Hours: Mon-Thu 10:00-9:00   Fri-Sun 10:00-5:00

Local Happenings

November Events

Source: venturatoday.net

Harvest Art Walk

Dates: November 3  3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Three times a year, galleries, businesses and sidewalks come to life with art exhibits that highlight Ventura's unique visual and performing arts community. With over 80 participating sites and 150 or more artists at each event, the ArtWalk attracts up to 20,000 per event.

Activities abound for children and adults, including art and architectural tours, children's murals, educational talks and an opportunity to meet local artists. Live music and performances at various locations in the Downtown Cultural District will have you dancing down the sidewalk while you're looking at art.

For further information please call (805) 658-4760

"The Learned Ladies"

Dates: November 1-11  Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Admission: $10

Location: Preus-Brandt Forum, CLU, 60 W. Olsen Road., Thousand Oaks

For further information, please call (805) 493-3415.

"The Secret Garden"

Dates: November 2-18 Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2:00pm and Sundays at 12:30 & 4pm

Admission: from $13.50 to $16.50

Location: Theatre on the Hill, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks

For further information, please call: (805) 381-1246

"Little Shop of Horrors"

Dates: November 9-18 Friday & Saturday at 8:00pm, & Sunday at 3:00pm

Admission: $25

Location: Oceanview Pavilion, (Dorill B. Wright Center), 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme For further information, please call (805) 986-4818

"110 in The Shade"

Dates: November 2-December 2 Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. / Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

Admission: $15-$18

Location: Ojai Art Center Theater, 113 S. Montgomery, Ojai

For further information, please call: (805) 640-8797