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The jewel of Lynnmere Estates! Enter through gates taking in the panoramic views of Mount Clef Ridge, & roll up to this SINGLE story estate w/stunning curb appeal featuring lush landscaping, shady oaks, romantic fountain and majestic coral tree. Exceptionally private, completely remodeled & upgraded home is one of only five properties w/direct access to neighborhood park, playground, volleyball, and Wildwood Park trails. The leaded glass front door opens to high-vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, rich oak & travertine floors, custom millwork and crown moldings, and wide-open flow throughout. To the right, the library/office is fitted with built-in desk and bookshelves. To the left, is an expansive formal living room with the first of two wood-burning fireplaces. The adjacent dining/music room is enhanced by a wetbar with copper sink and French doors that open to a tranquil meditation garden and ceramic urn fountain, which is also in view from the kitchen window. The chef’s kitchen is complete with top of the line Thermador and Bosch appliances, custom cabinets, granite countertops, and breakfast alcove. The adjacent family room has soaring ceilings, fireplace, custom cabinetry with lighted display shelving, and hidden surround sound speakers. The home is also equipped with a five-zone wireless Sonos system for music indoor and out. Down the hallway is more storage and display, and a full powder room with hammered-copper sink and spectacular tile-work. Through large double doors, is the primary suite with towering ceilings, custom cabinetry, walk-in closet, and spa bathroom with two sinks, soaking tub and dual-head shower. The two additional bedrooms have views and share a third full bath with double sinks. The laundry room leads to a fully finished three car garage with an epoxy floor, built-in closets, EV charging station and pull-down staircase to an attic for ample extra storage. French doors from the family room and the primary bedroom open to a 520 sq. ft of covered remote-controlled screened in living and dining space.The backyard is an entertainer’s dream with dramatically lit heated pool, spa with waterfall, fire pit, built-in BBQ and breathtaking mountain views as far as you can see.The garden paradise showcases a variety of roses, wisteria vines, magnolia, fruit and palm trees, and raised wooden planters. The landscape has drip irrigation and custom lighting. The only thing this warm, move-in ready home is missing is you and your family

Surround yourself in tranquility in this stunning one-story farmhouse style home situated on just over an acre in the heart of Santa Rosa Valley. Privately gated estate within a gated neighborhood. This home has been beautifully remodeled and updated throughout. Harvest Avocados, Lemons, Peaches, Tangelos, Plums, Grapefruits, Limes and Oranges or watch the sunset from the rear deck or sunroom. 4 Bedrooms (1 currently is a study with a fireplace), 2 bathrooms, large living room with a beautiful coffered ceilings and gas log fireplace that is open to the sunroom with amazing views On a clear day you can see the Islands in the distance. This home has an incredible chef’s kitchen showcasing quality stainless steel appliances including gas range with an oven, plus built-in microwave, farmhouse sink, designer quartz counters, soft close cabinets, and center island with seating and opens up to the dining room. The rear deck with patio area is great for entertaining guests overlooking the large rear yard. The Master Bedroom features two walk-in closets with custom built ins, remodeled bathroom, and direct access to front yard. Plenty of garden space and raised beds in the front of the property. This property has a 2 car garage that is used as a home gym. Other amenities: Hardwood flooring throughout the home except one-bedroom. Dual Water Sources (potable and non-potable water), Built-in Back Up Generator, Tankless Water heater New Central Air and Heat system within the past 2 years, ceiling fans in 2 of the bedrooms and sunroom, Copper plumbing and electrical was updated when home was remodeled and lots of family/ entertaining outdoor space in private peaceful yard. The property is fully fenced and has snake fencing and powered front gate. Don’t miss this great opportunity to own this dream property located near the Santa Rosa Equestrian Park in Hill Canyon with miles of trails to ride horses, hike, or mountain bike.

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Located in the heart of Santa Rosa Valley on Holiday Pines Lane. Located on a useable one acre lot. Completely remodeled home from top to bottom. One of the iconic original Santa Rosa Valley ranches. Horse property set in a gated neighborhood with private street in Santa Rosa Valley, with miles of horse trails to enjoy. Single story, featuring gorgeous gourmet chef’s kitchen with copper farmhouse sink and additional copper prep sink granite counters, newer appliances. Open floorplan. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. This property was fully re-imagined just over 3 years ago with no stone unturned. Rear yard has fully remodeled pool. Tons of additional space to build an ADU, large garage, or sport court. Situated in highly acclaimed SRTMS school district. Too many upgrades to list. You have to come see it for yourself! This is truly one of the most unique properties to grace the Santa Rosa Valley. Reduced to only $1,300,000!

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Within the coveted Santa Rosa Valley, this one-story estate spanning over 3,200 square feet is located at the end of a gated drive. Designed to bring the outdoors inside with majestic views. Indoors, the gracious interior includes herringbone patterned paver entry leading in huge great room with floor to ceiling Palo Verde stone fireplace, custom oak built-in entertainment center, vaulted exposed beam redwood ceiling and touch control track lighting. Combined with an idyllic climate, this is the essence of California living. This impressive, refined estate truly shines in the details. Library with fireplace, built-in desks, files, cabinets, and bookshelves that are computer compatible. The moment you step inside you find upgrades throughout. Kitchen features island with convection oven, microwave, refrigerator, pantry, oak cabinetry, wood flooring, and track lighting plus an eat-in kitchen area. Master bedroom has fireplace, ceiling fan, and loft. Master bath features sunken tub, walk-in closet, separate shower, garden window, and skylight. Step out from the Master bedroom sliding doors to beautiful patio area off master bedroom. Horse facilities include three horse stalls with cement flooring (converted into shop), pipe corrals, and two large paddocks, tack room and feed room with driveway access, three rail wooden fencing. Four bedrooms, three full baths. Built to take full advantage of its relaxing setting. Laundry room with sink. Surrounded by views and lush grounds and fenced RV Parking. Exterior grounds have a large, covered patio and several fruit trees.

Hey Guys…Don’t Give In!

How many middle-aged and somewhat older men do we all know who settle in to big middles, collapsed chests, flabby skinny arms, weak and inflexible legs and backs, and worse of all, terrible cardio stamina? The trend to having this happen is often a natural part of aging. The aging is made worse if a man simply becomes a “couch potato.” It may also happen if a moderate or severe illness occurs and brings with it a feeling that most of the air has been taken out of your balloon.

I know all about it. “Been there, done that.” Before I came down with a serious illness (I am a 3 year and counting cancer survivor), Robin always called me the Energizer Bunny. I was nonstop—someone who behaved as if I was 25 years younger than my real age. That all changed at the end of 2019. The illness deflated me. I had very little if any vitality, energy or strength. In my case it was caused by an illness. Most of the time middle- and senioraged men just get out of shape and lazy.

I chose to not surrender. Neither should you! There are a multitude of medically legitimate anti-aging protocols available for men over 50. Some may be covered by insurance. Some may be “out of pocket.” It usually takes a combination of proper nutrition, nutritional supplements and advice from medical and exercise professionals. It means taking charge and reclaiming your life. Your 50s, 60s, 70s and even your 80s do not need to be a depressing decline into traditional old age. Check out the Novus AntiAging Center article on page 42.

My final thoughts are not even about a man. They are about a very iconic woman, Joni Mitchell. Since I am a music and arts lover, she has always been one of my heroes. Robin and I watched her receive the Library of Congress George & Ira Gershwin Award for Popular Music. She had previously suffered a brain aneurysm and had been in a coma. She has not only recovered in good part, but she was on stage closing out the ceremony and concert with an incredible rendition of Gershwin’s “Summertime.”

Do not give in. Live your life to the fullest!

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Ready? The Best Time To List Your House Is Here

If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching. Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the pandemic) and determined the ideal week to list a house this year:

“Home sellers on the fence waiting for that perfect moment to sell should start preparations, because the best time to list a home in 2023 is approaching quickly”

If you’ve been waiting for the best time to sell, this is your chance. But remember, before you put your house on the market, you’ve got to get it ready. And if you haven’t started that process yet, you’ll need to move quickly. Here’s what you should keep in mind.

Start by prioritizing which updates you’ll make. In February, realtor.com asked more than 1,200 recent or potential home sellers what updates they ended up making to their house before listing it (see graph below):

As you can see, the most common answers included landscaping and painting. Work with a trusted real estate agent to determine what projects make the most sense for your goals and local market.

Once you’ve made any necessary repairs and updates to your house, consider having it staged. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 82% of buyers’ agents said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home. Additionally, almost half of buyers’ agents said home staging had an effect on most buyers’ view of the home in general. Homes that are staged typically sell faster and for a higher price because they help potential buyers more easily picture their new life in the house. One of the advantages of listing your home with me, is that my staging team helps you with the staging of your home. We have added furniture pieces, artwork and floral arrangements to help make your home realize the highest sales price.

Are you ready to sell this spring? Let’s connect to plan your next steps. You can start by making a checklist of what you think your house needs to get ready. Then, we can work together to prioritize your list and move forward together.

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Rosemary’s dedication to the community and strong work ethic have earned her numerous honors and accolades including multiple years of recognition in the Wall Street Journal as one of the top selling 250 agents in the USA. Ranked as the #1 top producing Realtor by volume of sales with Coldwell Banker in Ventura County, in 2021 she was recognized by the Daily News Reader Poll as the BEST Realtor in Ventura County.

Rosemary Allison is well known for her hard work and generosity. In 2020 she was chosen as the Woman of the Year in Assembly District 44.

Rosemary is an expert in the details and subtleties that define multi-milliondollar negotiations. Rosemary can give you advice on improvements that will highlight your home’s strengths, downplay its weaknesses and appeal to the greatest possible pool of prospective buyers. Innately understanding the finer points of caring for clients with high net worth, and even higher expectations, Rosemary utilizes multimedia print and digital internet advertising to masterfully unite sellers of the finest homes with quality buyers from across the globe. Contact Rosemary by phone at (805) 479-7653 or email at RosemaryAllison@aol.com. You can also visit her website at www. CallRosemary.com.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Gets New CEO

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County recently named Danica Selvaggio as chief executive officer, effective January 1. Selvaggio has been with BBSVC since 2014 and has served as the agency’s vice president of marketing and vice president of programs under the agency’s previous CEO of 34 years, Lynne West, before serving as interim chief executive officer for the 2022 calendar year. BBSVC is a youth-mentoring nonprofit serving Ventura County for over 50 years. BBSVC.org

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Mock Trial Makes History

The Ventura County Mock Trial competition held in person at the Ventura courthouse for the first time since the start of the pandemic was also the first time that middle schoolers had the chance to participate.  Trinity Pacific, Oak Park and Westlake High Schools took the top three high school spots, and Trinity Pacific also placed first at the middle school level with 2nd and 3rd place going to Mesa Union School. VCOE.org

5th Annual Hope Walk

Cancer Support Valley/Ventura/ Santa Barbara’s 5th Annual Hope Walk takes place at Cal Lutheran University on Saturday, June 10. Held in combination with National Cancer Survivors Day, the event includes a 5k walk, survivors’ lap, music, booths, food, kids' activities and more. For 32 years, CSCVVSB has worked to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. Support groups, counseling, workshops and classes are free. CancerSupportVVSB.org

TOMMY BAHAMA CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

Tommy Bahama, the iconic luxury, island lifestyle brand, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. For the past 3 decades the Seattlebased lifestyle brand has consistently proven the secret of its longevity: celebrating a joie de vivre philosophy embracing effortless style that can be found in sportswear, swimwear and accessories for men and women. In 1993 Tommy Bahama launched as an upscale menswear collection that invoked an island state of mind that has been the stepping stone to its journey as a true lifestyle brand. Today, the brand continues to evolve its dual gender omni channel presence in over 160 retail stores, e-commerce, wholesale, restaurants, bars and licensing.

Defined by high quality fabrics, with the softest hand feel, expert craftsmanship and attention to detail, Tommy Bahama men’s is synonymous with timeless style. Throughout the 30-year history, innovation has been a brand hallmark seen through the advancement of silhouettes, fabrics and technical features. Tommy Bahama takes those sportswear fabrics men have come to know and love for the gym or the golf course and incorporates them easily into your everyday wardrobe. The evolution of this innovation is IslandZone®, a collection featuring unique

tech fabrics that are wrinkle resistant, moisture wicking, quick drying and adds plenty of stretch for maximum freedom of movement, making it perfectly easy to pack and great for travel. Many of the fabrics in IslandZone are also made of sustainable fibers and contain UPF30 for excellent sun protection. Perfect to wear at home when you want to be comfortable, or when you want to look and feel sharp for a day at the office, these pieces can also handle a round of golf, dinner out or a backyard barbecue with style.

Made for work, sport or leisure time, the Tommy Bahama IslandZone performance blazer is the perfect sport coat, pairing casual and sophisticated with a moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabric that will keep you cool and comfortable all day—and all night— long. New to the collection, the On Par Pant was created from the success of the immediate best-selling On Par Short , a clean and updated classic style now available in 6-, 8and 10-inch inseams. This versatile pant was designed with the ultimate comfort in mind; built with anti-wrinkle, four-way stretch and featuring an interior elastic waistband adding an extra layer of mobility.

Tommy Bahama embraces chasing new adventures and soaking up every moment

while living an active lifestyle and golf has always been an important sport to the brand. IslandZone fabrics and features make the most comfortable and functional golf attire; perfect to fill in an active wardrobe. The Chip Shot IslandZone

5-Pocket Pants and Chip Shot IslandZone Shorts , available in 6-, 8- and 10-inch inseams, are sleek, comfortable and polished with stretch fabric and moisture-wicking properties that take you from a round of golf to a round of celebratory drinks. The Emfielder IslandZone® Polo, made with Supima® cotton and moisture-managing Leisure Tech® fabric is a classic that will keep you at the top of your game from the first tee to the 19th hole. Launching just in time for Father’s Day, the Palm Desert Oasis Polo is infused with cooling fibers to keep you feeling cool throughout your game; this trend-setting polo is also quick dry, moisture wicking and features enhanced stretch for ultimate range of motion. The Cayman Isles IslandZone® Cargo Shorts is a more casual alternative to the golf short, made with recycled fabrics that reduce your carbon footprint. Finish off the look for the links with the perforated and reversible IslandZone Rubberized Belt and the new, clean-lined Clubhouse Cap that blends breathability with comfort, style and sun protection and you have the perfect look for the day on the course!

Tommy Bahama is perhaps best known for their signature prints—unique tropical, botanicals and conversational prints created by their in-house art department. These one-of-a-kind pieces of art are turned into prints for sportswear and swimwear collections, accessories, home collections and more. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Tommy Bahama has created a capsule of custom-designed tropical prints and patterns and panel back artwork as well as the  Patchwork in Paradise Silk Camp Shirt , designed using iconic prints from Tommy Bahama’s 30 years—a special patchwork of favorite Tommy Bahama prints from throughout their history.

A further nod to the brand's heritage is the Artist Series—featuring artwork from renowned artists from around the world. The Perfect Paradise Camp Shirt features a Tommy Bahama signature scenic tropical print by renowned Italian textile artist Bepe Spadaccini on a classic silk camp shirt silhouette, while the Bahama Coast Aloha from Hawaii IslandZone® Camp Shirt features a graphic Hawaiian-island scenic on a micro-perforated fabric for extra breathability—both unique additions to the collection. Not only for camp shirts, the Artist Series also features t-shirts, hoodies and swim trunks in prints to match the camp shirts, like the Baja Marlin Splash Swim Trunk with an all-over Marlin print on recycled polyester with UPF30.

No matter what the season holds, Tommy Bahama is there for you with comfortable, performance-driven clothes that work for you every day, without losing that endlessly relaxed state of mind.

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FERRARI’S 2024 ROMA SPYDER

You have to hand it to Ferrari—they were bold enough on the Roma coupe a couple years back to break a lot of Ferrari must-haves, as it was not festooned with all the usual race-like accoutrements, such as hood scoops, side vents, spoilers on stilts and other "boy racer" stuff that would be almost embarrassing on a car meant 100% for the street.

The car is almost Jaguar-like but sleeker than Jaguar's F-type sports car and more akin to the original '60s XKE roadster. It would be too much to hope for to fit a V12 to make a Spyder recalling the 365GTS Daytona Spyder, but the 3.9-liter V8 rated at 612 HP (with 561 lb-ft of torque) is no slouch. It gets the car up into the 200 mph (320 km/h) territory that you expect from a Ferrari.

As in the coupe, an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic is the only transmission—and it is nothing short of amazing! This lean Spyder is a four-seater, although I haven't seen it pictured with rear passengers. I expect "child seats" might be an accurate description of the rear seats.

The new roadster breaks new (or should we say "old") ground by bringing back the soft top after it looked like open-air sports car enthusiasts were going to have to accept the metal and plastic retractable hardtop as the successor to the soft top. There is something charming and wonderfully "old school" about a canvas top, especially in the contrast it presents between the matte surface of the cloth and the glistening paint of the body.

One thing they stuck to on the Spyder is the chromeless "colander"-type grille unusual even among Italian cars.

HERE'S MY TAKE ON THE DESIGN:

• FRONT: Glad they are sticking with the chromeless "colander" grille, as it gives them an outbound path from the almost 7-plus decades of shiny bright "egg crate" grilles.

• SIDE: From the side profile, the rear fenders swing up to minimize the view of the top when retracted. But the black-colored headrest fairings behind the seats are bulky and you wonder if they could have dropped them for an altogether cleaner look à la early Jaguar E-type roadster? On the lower rear from the side view, the flat black trim detracts from enjoying the "purity" of the side view (so do the rocker panels,

but not as much). Couldn't the wrap-around part of the lower rear body panel be body colored on the side or the whole appendage reduced in size to show a cleaner body shape?

• REAR: Here's where it takes an odd turn, almost Porsche 911-like since the Porsche 911 is also available with a cloth top. The black portion on the rear deck recalls the grille of the old air-cooled 911 roadsters. No doubt an option will be painting the movable spoiler in the body color. After all, the Porsche 911 Cabriolet is a mere under-$150,000 car. Why have your $280,000 Ferrari look like a much cheaper car? The large exhaust pipes are a disappointing throwback to the "boy racer" era, whereas the rest of the car has left behind those old cliches. I think the exhausts could have been integrated in a much subtler manner. After all, this is a Ferrari showing much of the old “boy racer” design cues can be left behind for a more gentlemanly alternative.

In sum, Ferrari is wise to offer a variation on the coupe because it gives a "way out" from their heavier looking front-engine cars like the Portofino that they already offer—a new direction so to speak, one aimed at a wider audience in the luxury car world (dare I say a "more sophisticated" audience?). I even think it appeals to a different market—those who have always wanted a Ferrari for the driving pleasure and engineering and an opportunity to personally enjoy part of their storied history but have steered clear so far because they don't want to convey that "boy racer, look at me" impression, as is conveyed by some of their other models. It is, in two words, wonderfully discreet.

Author and fine artist Wallace Wyss is an occasional guest lecturer at the Art Center College of Design. His ADD motoring paintings are available as canvas gilee prints at malibucarart@ gmail.com.

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Oaks Christian Gala a Smashing Success

Oaks Christian School celebrated “All Night Long” as the community welcomed Grammy-winning artist and Hall of Famer Lionel Richie and celebrity television host Jay Leno to headline and emcee, respectively, its annual Dinner Auction Gala, which smashed all previous gala records. Held this year at the iconic Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the historic event on April 1 surpassed all previous galas, raising over $1.4 million to support the

scho ol’s students and mission. The total proceeds came from sponsorships, online, silent, and live auctions and the Moment to Give pledges.

The jaw-dropping moment of the evening was the live auctioning of the Goldendoodle puppy that went for a final bid of $100,000 after a fierce bidding war—causing even

veteran auctioneer Jim Nye to comment he had never seen such a high ending bid for a puppy in his 30 years of professional auctioneering.

While the puppy was the highest single item in the fast-paced live auction, six tours of Jay Leno’s Garage, which the famous comedian auctioned off himself, went for $20,000 each for a total of $120,000. The Taylor Swift concert at SoFi Stadium brought in an impressive final bid of $55,000.

RUSSELL HUNZIKER: PLEIN AIR PAINTER PROMOTES PRESERVATION

to make it more interesting. Of course, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t.”

Contemporary, impressionistic landscape painter Russell Hunziker shares his love of the outdoors with others through his unique paintings.

“I try to use unconventional or more contemporary designs to make the ordinary landscapes more intriguing for the viewer and ask the viewer to think about the design and spend time understanding what’s going on,” says Russell, a Pacific Palisades resident. “I also try to involve problem solving in my paintings, like how to use a particular design scheme or color scheme into an ordinary subject

As a member of Allied Artists, Russell participates in free monthly paint-outs in nature on the second Saturday of each month and enjoys the sense of camaraderie created by spending time painting outdoors with others, hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains and supporting the nonprofit’s mission to paint and protect the Santa Monica Mountains.

Allied Artists members donate a portion of the proceeds from sales of their original works to the Western National Park Association, National Park Service, National Wildlife Fund and Save LA Cougars, among other organizations, such as those supported by Russell: SCAPE (Southern California Artists Protecting the Environment), Westlake Village Art Group and the Tehachapi Art Association. We caught up with Russell to learn more about his work.

“Rather than trying to paint an exact copy of the scene, I strive to incorporate my vision and imagination into the painting, so it is uniquely mine, not a verbatim photocopy.”

Q. WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO PAINT?

A . “I am inspired by nature and my compositions echo the beauty of the natural world. Rather than trying to paint an exact copy of the scene, I strive to incorporate my vision and imagination into the painting, so it is uniquely mine, not a verbatim photocopy. I build upon the historical tradition of California impressionists and by the design and color theories of contemporary artists David Gallup, Eric Merrell, Daniel Pinkham, George Carlson, Ron Kingswood and Len Chmiel.”

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PAINTING THAT YOU HAVE CREATED?

A. “It's hard to pick a favorite painting—it’s like picking a favorite child. Currently I’m pleased with a painting I did of the cliffs above the Crooked River outside of Bend, Oregon, where I was fly fishing last summer.

I’m also happy with a sunset landscape up in the Owens River area near Mammoth called “the Clouds were Hung for a Poet’s Eye” and a nocturne painting of the Goleta Slough near UCSB. I like nocturnes, they are a different color palette and a change from the ordinary sunset or sunrise landscape paintings.”

Q. WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON NOW?

A. “So many ideas, so little time! My photo files are filled with hundreds of ideas. I’m working on a springtime piece with lupines in an aspen grove that explores a contemporary design inspired by Ron Kingswood and Len Chimel.”

Q. HAVE YOU WON ANY AWARDS FOR YOUR PAINTINGS?

A. “I think I won an award once, but honestly, I don’t think art should be a competition. I don’t have to make a living by painting, so I try not to care what other people think of what I paint. Painting to win awards limits you to painting what other people like, I’d rather paint what I like.”

View Russell’s and other Allied Artists’ work at the Allied Artist Show “Art in the Park” on July 16 at the Village Green in Pacific Palisades.

Learn more about Russell at RussellHunzikerArt. com, Hunz1234@mac.com and @hunz1234. For more information, visit Allied-Artists.com.

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Carnival Fun, Line Dancing & Live Music:

67TH ANNUAL CONEJO VALLEY DAYS

A long-time Conejo Valley tradition, the 67th Annual Conejo Valley Days will feature 10 days of carnival rides, food, live entertainment and line dancing. Dates are June 15 through June 25 (dark June 19 and 20) at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks.

Kastl Amusements will operate 15 rides plus midway games for all ages at CVD as well as offering traditional fair and specialty foods. CVD will also feature live entertainment, including the Colette Lovejoy Band, 805 Social Club, School of Rock, Mike Scully and the Weary Travelers and Spare Parts. A full list of bands and performance times is posted at ConejoValleyDays.US/.

During seven nights of the festival, country music fans can show off their line-dancing moves on the CVD Golden Horseshoe dance floor led by the festival’s line-dancing instructor Kristal Lynn

"CVD is where you can enjoy great music and food. There are carnival rides and attractions for all ages," says Frank Akrey, CVD president. "Bring your dad on June 18 to CVD to celebrate Father’s Day."

CVD entry is $10 per person and free for kids 10 and under. A sheet of tickets good for 10 rides is $30 and is available for purchase until 3 p.m., June 15 by going to https://bit.ly/CVDTickets2023 . Unlimited rides wristbands are available for $35 for use on June 15 only (purchased at the door). Onsite parking is $5. Drop-offs are encouraged. ATMs on site. No credit or debit cards are accepted for entry.

For festival hours and other information, visit ConejoValleyDays.USs Follow Conejo Valley Days on Facebook, facebook.com/ConejoValleyDays , Twitter, @CV_Days and Instagram , instagram.com/conejovalleydays

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Men’s Healthy Aging

I'm sure you've heard of menopause, but what about MANopause? Just as women experience hormonal change as they age, around age 40, men enter andropause.

Men tend to experience a 1% drop of testosterone production every year after the onset of andropause, and while the changes may be subtle in the beginning, this has a cascading effect on your total health.

My name is Stephanie Wolff. I'm the CEO and owner of the Novus Anti-Aging Center, one of the largest sexual wellness clinics in the country. We focus on a number of regenerative medicine treatments to get your body functioning the way it's supposed to!

One of our main treatments are Hormone Optimization Plans. I've seen countless men walk into our clinic as shells of their former selves. They're miserable and making everyone else in their lives miserable as a result!

The reason behind this? Imbalanced hormones! It's impossible to feel like your best self if your internal chemistry is out of whack! Let's just focus on testosterone, as it is so important for men (and women). Lack of testosterone can make you feel constantly tired, unfocused and unmotivated. Testosterone is like the drummer in a marching band of 50 hormones—it keeps the heartbeat, energy, muscle mass and libido strong and vibrant.

The craziest part is that most doctors won't even look at your testosterone levels unless specifically asked. Even when doctors do test, they do such a surface level analysis that as long as you're hitting the bare minimum they will see it as a normal level.

I once had a 39-year-old patient with the testosterone levels of a 75 year old! If they

had just accepted their doctor's opinion that their T-levels were “normal," he would still be suffering from fatigue, low libido and a host of other issues.

At Novus, we order a comprehensive blood panel from a lab that centers on testing hormones. And blood work alone is not a consistent way to evaluate hormone issues; an accompanying appraisal of other factors like body mass, physical strength, sex drive, sleep habits and emotional health needs to be incorporated.

Some signs of low T that you may notice are decreased muscle mass, unexpected mood changes, sleeplessness and a decrease in brain power. If you notice yourself often losing track of things, or even forgetting to complete tasks entirely, don't let people convince you this is just the aging process taking over.

Testosterone deficiency can definitely impair your thought and cognition. Even worse, if you're experiencing a decline in testosterone levels, it can lead to other health concerns like osteoporosis and heart disease.

So what can you do to keep your T levels where they're meant to be? At Novus we offer Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Pellet Therapy among other solutions, but there's plenty you can do with your own hands—or should I say legs. Daily walks to get your heart rate up are a great start! Eventually you can try to evolve that into jogging and then maybe even running! Even if it's just for 10 minutes a day, your body will thank you for making that daily effort.

Contact Novus Anti-Aging Center at 310.905.6925 for more information.

FDA approved SMILE Eye Laser Surgery

SMILE is short for Small Incision Lenticular Extraction. SMILE Laser eye surgery is a game changer in laser vision correction. Dr. Khanna is experienced in the use of the only FDA approved laser for SMILE, Visumax. Dr. Khanna is experienced in the use of this laser to carve a sliver of tissue in 30 seconds within the cornea. Cornea trained surgeon Dr.Khanna, skillfully and painlessly removes this thin tissue through a small opening. The recovery is quick with patients returning to work and sports in a day or two. The absence of the cornea flap causes less dry eye. Flapless also makes it safer, as there is less chance of the flap getting displaced. Therefore, even people who could not have Lasik, like surfers or those engaged in contact sports can SMILE.

SMILE vs Lasik

Lasik has a flap which can get displaced or allow debris, cells or bugs to creep in. There is no flap in SMILE making it safer.

SMILE vs PRK

The healing in PRK is slow and painful while that in SMILE is painless and fast.

Who can perform SMILE?

Only highly competent Lasik eye surgeons, like Rajesh Khanna, MD who are certified by Zeiss can perform SMILE laser eye surgery.

Am I a candidate for SMILE?

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Khanna Vision Institutes has an advanced diagnostic machine to detect the shape and curvature of your cornea and eye. Dr. Khanna uses this information to decide if he will do SMILE surgery for you.

Therefore, he offers a free consult to find out if you are a candidate for this latest procedure.

MAKE AN IMPACT FOR DAD

What do you buy for the man who has everything? Perhaps an experience oriented around what dads value most – time together – is just what he needs. Fathers and father figures are invaluable in our lives. They help shape and mold us. They’re there for us and support us. If you haven’t already planned something special, take a look at our list of ideas and circle your favorites. If you have kids, let them join in the fun too!

Whether you decide to spend a day at home or enjoy a day on the town, these innovative celebration ideas will include fun for the whole family and make Dad feel loved. Whatever activity or surprise you land on to show your dad, husband, brother or father figure your appreciation for all they do, the most important thing is that you all get to spend some quality time together.

Memorable Ways to Celebrate The Father Figure in Your Life

LEARN ABOUT HIS FAMILY TREE

Family heritage websites can offer insight into dad’s past and be an interesting way to study the history of your family. Present Dad with a report on his ancestors or dig in together!

PLAN A STAYCATION

You don’t need to go very far to have a great time with Dad! Explore a new neck of your own woods with a family staycation. You can go out on the town, stay at a fancy hotel and maybe even enjoy some room service!

GO BIRD WATCHING

Lay out a blanket in your backyard and grab your binoculars for a peaceful, naturefilled day. Make a list of how many different kinds of birds you see and guess if you can identify them.

GO BOWLING

Bowling is a timeless classic Dad is sure to enjoy. Bonus if the bowling alley has an arcade, chicken wings and Dad’s favorite beverage of choice.

PLAY FRISBEE GOLF AS A FAMILY

Find a local frisbee golf course and grab a slot for the family to play. This activity is fun for both young and old and helps you take advantage of being in the beautiful outdoors together.

GARDEN TO GLASS

DIY COCKTAILS WITH FRESH HERBS

Nothing says spring like the aroma of fresh-cut herbs in a crisp, cold, cocktail. With warmer weather finally here, growing herbs at home can transform your cocktail hour and add a fresh kick to your springtime favorites.

Growing herbs is incredibly easy and can be done in a variety of ways—from a container in a window, to a planter box in the yard. With a container or garden full of fresh herbs, you will be ready to take your cocktails up a notch.

Basil is a bright herb that is easy to grow and perfect for cocktails. Make sure to harvest immediately before mixing drinks and take leaves from the top to ensure a continual harvest. Fresh muddled basil leaves lend a crispness to the Gin Basil Cucumber cocktail.

Sage is easy to grow and does well in containers. The leaves add an earthy freshness to a refreshing cherry-infused Bourbon.

Mint is also easy to grow, but give it lots of room, as it likes to spread out and is virtually indestructible in the garden. Mint is a versatile herb but is especially lovely in the Rhubarb Mint Mojito.

Try recreating these refreshing cocktails with herbs grown at home and take your cocktail game to new heights!

MR. BROWN INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz. cherry-sage infused Bourbon

• 0.75 oz. apple brandy or apple jack brandy

DIRECTIONS

• Place over an ice ball in an old-fashioned glass

• Top with ginger beer and garnish with Bordeaux cherries and leaf of sage

RHUBARB MINT MOJITO

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz. white rum

• 1 oz. rhubarb puree (2 cups rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water)

• 0.5 oz. fresh lime juice

• 8-10 fresh mint leaves

• soda water

• lemon-lime soda

• ice

DIRECTIONS:

• Muddle mint, lime juice, and rhubarb puree in a glass or small cocktail shaker

• Once muddled, add the white rum and ice

• Top with large cocktail shaker and shake for a few seconds

• Remove large shaker and pour everything into a glass

• Top with more ice

• Add soda water and lemon-lime soda (equal parts to your liking)

• Garnish with mint leaf and lime wheel

GIN BASIL CUCUMBER

INGREDIENTS

• 2-3 fresh basil leaves

• 0.5 oz. fresh lime juice

• 0.25 oz. simple syrup

• 2-3 cucumber slices

• 2 oz. gin

• tonic water

DIRECTIONS

• Muddle basil, lime juice, simple syrup and cucumber slices together in a small cocktail shaker

• Add gin and ice to cocktail shaker

• Shake well

• Strain over an ice ball

• Top with tonic water and garnish with basil leaf and a cucumber slice

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KNOWLEDGE. SUPPORT. EMPOWERMENT.

There are hundreds of senior living options in the Ventura County area offering a vast range of individual care services, socializing opportunities and pricing options.

We, at Senior Choice, offer our FREE guidance to older adults and their families to help them determine which senior living option best fits their wants, needs and desires and also falls within their price range.

events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

FRIDAYS &

Pop-Up

Arts & Music Festival

THOUSAND OAKS LOCATIONS | 7:00 PM

The City of Thousand Oaks festival features free “pop-up” public performances at various locations throughout Thousand Oaks to provide residents with an opportunity to actively participate in and enjoy the arts without having to go to the theatre. People are encouraged to bring their own chair/blanket, food and drink and enjoy great entertainment on a summer evening. BAPACThousandOaks.com

30th Annual Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival

CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS | 1:00 PM

Event admission includes samplings from restaurants, wineries, breweries, caterers, bakeries, specialty shops, coffee and tea vendors, and more. Proceeds go to Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families, the largest nonprofit provider of children’s mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties whose mission is to provide hope and help to abused, neglected or at-risk children. CPWineFoodBrewfest.com

The

Love Run

WESTLAKE VILLAGE | 8:00 AM

Bring the entire family to run and walk a 10K, 5K or one-mile fun run to support Senior Concerns programs, including Meals On Wheels, which helps ensure that homebound seniors do not go without food. LoveRunWestlake.com

Cancer Support Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara’s 5th Annual Hope Walk

CAL LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY | 8:00 AM

Held in combination with National Cancer Survivors Day, the event includes a 5k walk, survivors’ lap, music, booths, food, kids' activities and more. CSCVVSB offers support groups, counseling, workshops and classes at no charge to participants. CancerSupportVVSB.org

JUNE 15TH-25TH

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67th Annual Conejo Valley Days

CONEJO CREEK PARK SOUTH | 12:00 PM

Carnival rides, midway games for all ages, traditional fair and specialty foods, plus live rock and country bands, including the Colette Lovejoy Band and 805 Social Club, and line dancing led by Kristal Lynn. $10. ConejoValleyDays.US

35th Annual Ojai Wine Festival

LAKE CASITAS | 12:00 PM

Wine and beer tasting, food, live music and dancing, arts and crafts vendors, free boat rides, a premiere VIP Lounge and a silent wine auction are just some of the fun you can experience. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Ojai-West. OjaiWineFestival.com

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The Men We Love

The men we love can be our husbands, fathers, brothers, grandfathers, uncles, sons and even our beautiful grandsons who all hold special places in our lives. These men are important to us for various reasons, and we cherish the bonds we share with them.

We love the men who show us respect, support and understanding. They listen to our thoughts, feelings and ideas without judgment and encourage us to pursue our dreams. They are our confidants and provide us with emotional support when we need it.

We love the men who are kind and compassionate, who care about others and go out of their way to help those in need. These men show empathy and are willing to put themselves in another's shoes to understand their perspective.

We love the men who are strong and resilient, who face challenges and overcome them with courage and determination. These men inspire us to be brave and face our own difficulties head-on.

We love the men who make us laugh and who bring joy and happiness into our lives. They have a sense of humor that lifts our spirits and makes us feel good.

Overall, the men we love are those who have a positive impact on our lives and make us feel loved, appreciated and supported. They are an essential part of our lives, and we are grateful for their presence. Who are the men in your life that you are grateful for, and how do they lift you up?

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• OEM and aftermarket parts

• Upgrades and modifications (in house fabrication & installation)

• Mobile wash and detailing

• Car pick-up service available

• Customer lounge and business center

• Top notch service and recommendations

• Beneficial pricing vs Dealer

• Convenient Location in Agoura Hills

• Family friendly BMW enthusiast events

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