Merry Christmas Camarillo.

Have you seen this truck around town? I am talking about the 1968 Dodge, Baby Blue Christmas Truck.

I know, I know, you probably know this truck better as the surfer truck; however, every December my husband shows some of his Christmas spirit through his beloved truck.

Our avid surfer dude decks the bed and hood of his truck with lights and sleigh bells and brings joy and laughter to those he happens to pass by.

This year we bundled up and rode in his merry sleigh around town to spread the joy of Christmas by caroling. As we rode from neighborhood to neighborhoods we picked up more friends/carolers.

Camarillo's residents especially residents of Gemini Street were the most gracious to welcome us with candy canes and hot apple ciders, thanks to you all.

Merry Christmas to you and yours. If you missed us, we hope to see you next year as we sing joyous Christmas songs.

According to the 2007 UCSB Economic Forecast Indicator, Ventura County's Median Household income is at $77,400 and Ventura County Housing Affordability is estimated at 14%.

Upon studying these factors, Camarillo city officials determined that their city is in desperate need of affordable housing. 

In January 2008, the apartment complex that is under construction on the corner of Ponderosa and Calle La Roda, consisting of 13 units of 2-3 bedroom apartments, will be the newest development in Camarillo to house families eligible for low-income housing.

The units are owned by the Ventura County Area Housing Authorities. The City of Camarillo has also financially helped to make these low-income housing units in Camarillo a possibility.

Currently there are 113 condos and attached homes for sale in Camarillo. This number was at 123 in November and in the month before that, October, it was at 100. From all these condos for sale in Camarillo only 21 condos were sold in November. Below you will find a more detailed real estate market break down for the month of November based on neighborhoods in Camarillo with a condominium development.

Real Estate Market Activity for Camarillo Heights Area:

Real Estate Market Activity for Central Camarillo Area:

Real Estate Market Activity for Mission Oaks Area:

Source: Ventura County Regional Data Share

Sing Along FolkSongs For All Ages

Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00 P.M.

 Come join Adam Miller and the rest of the Camarillo Library Staff for a great night of family fun and entertainment.

Adam Miller is a leading auto harpist and an extraordinary folksinger. His entertaining performance is known to get his audience of all ages in the spirit. He has distinguished himself as one of the greatest interpreters of American Folksongs all over the country.

So bring your kids, your family and tell your neighbors, the more the merrier. Enjoy our beautiful Library and the music of Adam Miller. See you there. Remember to sing.

Location: Camarillo Library

4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo

383-5222

Currently there are 372 single family homes for sale in Camarillo. This number was at 351 in November and in the month before that, October, it was at 292. From all these homes for sale in Camarillo only 24 homes were sold in November. Below you will find a more detailed real estate market break down for the month of November based on all neighborhood in Camarillo.

Real Estate Market Activity for Camarillo Heights Area:

Real Estate Market Activity for Central Camarillo Area:

Real Estate Market Activity for Mission Oaks Area:

Real Estate Market Activity for Las Posas Estates Area:

Real Estate Market Activity for Santa Rosa valley Area:

Real estate Market Activity for Somis Area:

Source: Ventura County Regional Data Share

I am surrounded by a group of wonderful friends. We are very close and since our children are about the same age, we participate in a lot of family activities together. I love my friends and enjoy the way we take care of each other and those who might need our help.

Yesterday I received this email from one of my friends. It seems such an appropriate piece for this time of the year that I thought I should share it with my cyber friends.

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.  They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.

On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?"
  "It was great, Dad."
  "Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
  "Oh yeah," said the son.
 "So, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father.

 The son answered: 

"I saw that we have one dog and they had four."

"We have a pool  that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end."

 "We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night."

"Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon."

 "We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight."

"We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them."

Then his son added,  "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are."

The boy's father was speechless. 
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have. 

Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your family and friends!