Joseph A. Garcia / Star staff file photo @TO-Cal Stand Out hed:Puppy love and kisses Summerfest all breed dog show in ventura A United Nations of dogs is gathering in Ventura. Organizers of the annual Summerfest All Breed Dog show really do mean "all": Yorkshire terriers, French bulldogs, German shepherds, Italian greyhounds, Alaskan malamutes, Weimaraners, Finnish spitzes, Tibetan mastiffs, Chihuahuas and Welsh corgis, to name some of the breeds that will be judged. These paw princes and princesses, freshly shampooed and trimmed, will compete for doggy laurels — best in show, best in breed and a pack of other prizes — at the show, to be presented by the Ventura County Dog Fanciers Association, Channel City Kennel Club and Santa Maria Kennel Club today through Sunday at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The public is welcome to attend the event and watch the dogs strut around the rings to show off their canine eminence or obedience skills. The show will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Admission is free; parking costs extra. For more information, call 648-3376.

Camarillo

Seasons of Channel Islands Gala, evening of art, music and dining, July 12, Studio Channel Islands Art Center. 383-1368; http://www.studiochannelislands.org.

Oxnard

La Guelaguetza, Festival del Lunes del Cerro, celebration of indigenous music and dance, July 13, College Park. Presented by the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project. 320-0839; http://mixteco.org.

Salsa Festival, celebration of salsa foods, salsa dance and salsa music, July 26-27, Plaza Park. 800-2-OXNARD; http://www.oxnardsalsafestival.com.

Port Hueneme

Art Walk Craft and Trade Fair, fourth annual show and sale featuring work by local artisans plus food, face painting and pie-eating contests, July 20, Oceanview Pavilion. 986-4818.

Simi Valley

St. Rose of Lima Family Carnival, with rides, games, raffles and food, July 18-20, St. Rose of Lima Church. 526-1732.

Thousand Oaks

Ultimate Dining Experience, 23rd annual dinner and fundraising auction to benefit Senior Concerns, Aug. 3, Hyatt Westlake Plaza. 497-0189; http://www.seniorconcerns.org.

Ventura

De Colores Art Festival, 15th annual event featuring live music and dancers, artist booths and more, July 19, Bell Arts Factory. 643-1960; http://www.bellartsfactory.org.

Pooch Parade, 11th annual event presented by the Canine Adoption Rescue League, July 20, San Buenaventura State Beach Park. http://www.poochparade.org.

events + festivals

Ventura County

main street mini fair: The Ventura Artists Alliance holds this weekly community event to promote local artists, galleries, businesses, entertainers and community organizations "in an artful setting." 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 26, mini park on Main Street between Oak and Palm streets, Ventura. 901-8188.

open mic night: The Janss Marketplace shopping center invites musicians of all ages to showcase their talents on the second Thursday of each month at the fountain plaza. 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 10, Janss Marketplace, Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks.

Up north

TALL-SHIP VISIT: The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will sponsor a visit by the tall ship Californian in Santa Barbara Harbor. The vessel will be open for dockside tours from noon to 4 p.m. July 10-11; free with museum admission ($2-$7). An evening sail open to the public will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 10 ($34-$42). 962-8404, ext. 115.

special

screenings

Ventura County

"A Woman on the Beach": As part of the Cinema Art Series, the Downtown Center for the Arts presents this 2007 South Korean romantic comedy about a love triangle at an off-season beach resort. In Korean with English subtitles. Not rated. 6:30 p.m. July 7, Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. $9.25 general admission, $5.75 seniors. 981-3877; http://www.downtowncenter.org

outdoors

+recreation

Ventura County

Monday morning walk: Join the Sespe Group of the Sierra Club for a walk around the Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort in Oxnard. Meet at 9 a.m. July 7 where Fifth Street meets the beach. For directions or more information, call Pat at 643-0270.

dancing

Clubs+lessons

Ventura County

POinsettia pavilion Ballroom Dancers: Singles and couples are welcome to attend the group's weekly ballroom dance, featuring a live band playing traditional ballroom music. Refreshments provided. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Mondays, Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura. $7 members, $8 others, free for single men on first visit. 672-2891.

country lovers western DANCE CLUB: The club holds a weekly dance party from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Family Center, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. $3 general admission, $2 active military, free for kids under 13 and first-time visitors. 647-1893; http://www.countrylovers.com.

OXNARD BALLROOM DANCE CLUB: A band plays Latin and swing tunes at the club's weekly dance. Singles and couples are welcome. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center, 800 Hobson Way. $7; free for single men on their first visit. 647-2603 or 647-2963.