Oxnard, CA

16th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival

SUNDAY March 18, 2012
10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
at the Farmers' Market, 3350 S. Harbor Blvd. Channel Islands Harbor
adjacent to Marine Emporium Landing

Channel Islands Harbor Farmers & Fishermen's Market in conjunction with the Channel Islands Harbor celebrates the migration of the Pacific Grey Whales. The event features live entertainment, whale and marine education exhibits, whale watching excursions, an arts & crafts market, children's activities, BBQ and seafood booths, and a certified Farmers & Fishermen's Market.

Free event.

The National Charity League Juniors of Ventura County presents their Annual Fundraising Gala. The proceeds of the Gala will go to benefit the Pediatric Hematollogy/Oncology Program, the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diesease at Ventura County Medical Center, a partnership with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group.

Evening d'Elegance and will take place Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 5:30pm to 11:30 pm

This Annual Fundraising event for the National Charity League Juniors of Ventura County will be held at the

Mullin Automotive Museum

1421 Emerson Avenue

Oxnard CA 93033

The National Charity League Juniors of Ventura County National Charity League, Inc. was formed as a non-profit organization. Its purpose is to bring together in one group, mothers and daughters working in a social, cultural and philanthropic program. National Charity League, Inc. is known as the "Original Mother-Daughter Charity" and is unique in that there is no other organization like it in the country.

The National Charity League Juniors of Ventura County has raised over $600,000 for this worthy charity so far.

A worthy footnote for the host of this Fundraising Gala ...Peter Mullin the owner of Mullin Auto Museum in Oxnard, privately donated $50,000 for the repair of a sewer system at the popular McGrath State Beach.

The popular beachfront park and campground often floods during winter rains, and officials feared the sewer system would fail. McGrath had been scheduled to close, along with some other state parks, to help close gaps in California's budget until Mullin graciously donated the needed money to close the gap. This was reported by the Ventura County Star.

If you are an Oxnard resident or planning to travel to Oxnard this weekend, please take note that one of the busiest intersections in Oxnard will be closed this Saturday, March 3 at beginning at 6am through this Sunday March 4th opening up at 6pm on Sunday.

This closure is required for maintenance of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The upgrade is part of a $10.6 million project to fix tracks and crossings on a 60-mile stretch between Camarillo and Santa Barbara.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area but if you must be in this area on Saturday or Sunday, there will be posted signage indicating the following detour routes:

• If you are traveling east on Gonzales Road toward Oxnard Boulevard you must either take a right (south) or left (north). If you go south you will be directed to Fifth Street and then east to Rose Avenue.
• If you are traveling east on Gonzales Road toward Oxnard Boulevard and you decide to go north, the signs will direct you to Vineyard Avenue, south on the 101 freeway to the Rose Avenue exit.
• If you access the Toppers Pizza center located on the north west corner of Gonzales Road and Oxnard Boulevard, you will be directed to exit using Bahia Drive south and then choose which direction you will go on Gonzales Road.

Oxnard PD traffic officers will be in the area during peak hours to address any traffic congestion issues should they arise.

Additional railroad maintenance closures will occur over the next few weeks and the public will be notified in advance of those closures.

The sold statistics illustrated below show Single Family Home prices for the city of Oxnard are showing signs of stability. Oxnard was particularly hit hard when the real estate market fell apart. You can see by the number of Oxnard Single Family Homes sold in 2005 and 2006 at the height of the subprime lending fiasco, that it would only be true that most if not all of these subprime loan purchased homes would fall back to the banks or third party investor flippers.

The Oxnard Homes that were purchased with subprime loans have washed through the system for the most part and the Bank Owned Oxnard property inventories have decreased, of course Oxnard Short Sales listings are now dominant, but Oxnard Single Family Home prices are holding steady at the lower end and it is a great time to get into the Oxnard Real Estate Market while prices are still low.

A Backyard Sanctuary is One Key to Success

A backyard can be inviting and relaxing with a conversation area that is simple to create. A few chairs pulled close together beside a small table can be special. An outdoor eating area always makes a property more inviting. A clean fresh tablecloth, some flowers in a vase and doesn’t it just say “home” to you?

The kids play area should be organized and neat. Sporting equipment in baskets give the invitation of “let’s play ball” and the feeling that there is plenty of room for it. But swing sets that are rusty and sagging should be removed or repaired and painted.

Fire pits and outdoor hearths are popular because they appeal to emotional sense of sitting around a fire enjoying the company of family and friends.
Many homeowners who have added a backyard fireplace have noticed the "wow” factor when entertaining in this way. The backyard fireplace extends and enhances the appeal of your interior home and brings it to the outside setting. If you have ever been lucky enough to have enjoyed a campfire at night, you know what I mean.

To prepare you home for sale, check the backyard deck and fence. Replace loose boards, and apply a fresh coat of pain or sealant if necessary.

A fountain does not need to be elaborate or large, or expensive. The soothing sounds of bubbling water can be very soothing. Taking care to weed your garden, and adding some colorful plants will attract the eye and hold it there. This will promote added interest. If your budget allows, a stager can add a few special elements.

These are a few of the smart things you can do. You will realize a great return for this small investment of time and effort. Your backyard will stand out from the others and beckon new owners.

If you need assistance locating the backyard of your choice in Oxnard, CA, please call me at 951-290-8588 and we will find your oasis.