MONDAY

OXNARD

What: California Secretary of Food and Agriculture A.G. Kawamura and others seek public comment on the future of agriculture in the state.

Contact: AgVision@cdfa.ca.gov.

Where: Thousand Oaks Room of the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way.

When: Noon to 3 p.m.

TUESDAY

CAMARILLO

What: Area Housing Authority class on homeownership and financing options available in Ventura County. Schedule of upcoming classes is available at http://www.ahahomebuyingschool.com.

Contact: 800-549-0337, ext. 167. For assistance in Spanish, call 340-0994.

Where: Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, 2400 Ventura Blvd.

When: 6 to 7 p.m.

OXNARD

What: Oxnard City Council meets.

Contact: 385-7803.

Where: Oxnard City Hall, 305 W. Third St.

When: 7 p.m.

SANTA PAULA

What: Call It Quits smoking cessation classes are offered free by the Ventura County Tobacco Education and Prevention Program. The classes last eight weeks with patches or other aids available at no cost. Registration is required.

Contact: 65376 or 65377.

Where: Santa Paula Hospital, 825 N. 10th St., library/conference room.

When: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

CAMARILLO

What: Camarillo Quilters Association will offer a workshop featuring Karen Combs. She will take a traditional pattern and give it a twist. She designs 3-D look quilts. Cost is $30. Reservation deadline is Tuesday.

Contact: 48201.

Where: Orchid Building, 816 Camarillo Springs Road.

When: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

OXNARD

What: The Port Hueneme Chamber of Commerce will host a discussion of the new Veterans Home in Ventura.

Contact: 488-2023.

Where: Capistrano's, Embassy Mandalay Beach Suites Resort, 2101 Mandalay Beach Road.

When: 7 a.m.

VENTURA

What: Cameroon-born photographer Jacob Foko will present a free talk and photo essay about his January visit to the Republic of Congo documenting lives of women and children after the devastating 1997-2000 civil war. Foko is founder and CEO of Global Humanitarian Photojournalists Inc., formed to raise awareness of social injustices by photo documentation. Bring brown bag lunch. Beverages provided.

Contact: Foko at 284-5893 or jacob@globalhp.org.

Where: Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St.

When: Noon to 1 p.m.

What: Ventura County certified farmers market.

Contact: 529-6266.

Where: Pacific View mall parking lot facing Main Street.

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

THURSDAY

OXNARD

What: Farmers market.

Contact: 483-7960.

Where: Plaza Park at Fifth and C streets.

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What: Controlling Your Cholesterol class will teach participants how to change their eating and exercise habits. The class is free; pre-registration is requested.

Contact: 988-2865.

Where: St. John's Regional Medical Center, 1600 Rose Ave.

When: 10 a.m. to noon.

What: The 13th annual in-water Ventura County Boat Show.

Contact: 800-390-6694; http://www.venturaboatshow.com.

Where: Channel Islands Harbor, Harbor Boulevard and Channel Islands Boulevard.

When: noon to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

VENTURA

What: Adoption information session held by Family Connections Christian Adoptions. Free.

Contact: Gwen Addison at 477-7400.

Where: 2421 Portola Road, Suite A.

When: 7 p.m.

What: Lipizzaner stallions will perform leaps and other maneuvers. $22.50 for adults, $20.50 for children 12 and younger and seniors older than 60.

Contact: 648-3376; http://www.tickets.com.

Where: Pacific Arena at Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd.

When: 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

CAMARILLO

What: The Camarillo Fiesta and Street Fair, featuring food vendors and carnival rides, through Sunday.

Contact: http://www.camarillofiesta.com.

Where: Old Town Camarillo on Ventura Boulevard between Glenn Drive and Fir Street.

When: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday.

SATURDAY

CAMARILLO

What: Hydrostatic body fat testing provided by the Camarillo Family YMCA. The test provides participants with a detailed body composition analysis. The report will include an accurate assessment of body fat percentage and lean mass, a reference table illustrating where participants are and where they should be, a calculation of resting metabolic rate and total caloric burn, and detailed tracking of previous tests. The test will take about 15 minutes per person. Cost is $45, which must be paid in advance.

Contact: 484-0423 or http://www.ciymca.org.

Where: Camarillo Family YMCA, 3111 Village at the Park Drive.

When: 7 to 11 a.m.

What: Farmers market.

Contact: 482-1507.

Where: 2220 Ventura Blvd. in Old Town.

When: 8 a.m. to noon.

What: Healthful Living with Diabetes workshop. Participants will learn what they can do to improve their blood sugar, feel better and get more out of life. The free two-session workshop will include diabetes basics, self blood sugar testing, meal planning, stress management, preventing complications and exercise. Family members are encouraged to attend. Registration required.

Contact: 988-2865.

Where: AlmaVia of Camarillo, 2500 Ponderosa Drive.

When: 10 a.m. to noon (also July 19).

OXNARD

What: The 53rd annual Obon Festival, sponsored by the Oxnard Buddhist Temple, will feature Asian food, exhibits, displays, classical Japanese dance, games and more. Admission is free.

Contact: 276-8588, 659-4840, 982-4976 (days) or 498-6532 (evenings).

Where: 250 South H St.

When: 1 to 9 p.m.

What: Channel Islands Harbor presents a free summer concert series, Concerts by the Sea, featuring an array of musical styles, including jazz, rock, R&B, cajun, zydeco, folk and oldies. Parking is free.

Contact: 985-4852 or http://www.channelislandsharbor.org.

Where: Peninsula Park, 3701 Peninsula Road.

When: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 30.

What: Concerts by the Sea: classic rock music by the Drivermakers.

Contact: Channel Islands Harbor, 985-4852 or http://www.channelislandsharbor.org.

Where: Peninsula Park at Channel Islands Harbor.

When: 4 p.m.

SANTA PAULA

What: Hot Summer Jazz and Art, a Santa Paula Downtown Merchants Association event featuring classic jazz by Toni Jannotta and art by various local artists. Eight local restaurants will have boxed dinners available for attendees to eat at tables on Main Street. Main Street will be closed in front of South Paseo.

Contact: Debbie Johnson at 525-1890 or Rochelle Margolin at 525-2873.

Where: South Paseo in downtown Santa Paula, 926 E. Main St.

When: 6 to 10 p.m.

VENTURA

What: Dream Dinners Ventura marks its first anniversary with a community blood drive.

Contact: Lisa Corbett, 644-4478.

Where: 1413 S. Victoria Ave., Suite B.

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: Ventura County certified farmers market.

Contact: 529-6266.

Where: City parking lot at Palm and Santa Clara streets.

When: 8:30 a.m. to noon.

SUNDAY

CAMARILLO

What: Summer Music Series presented by Coca-Cola, featuring a variety of local musicians. Music styles include flamenco, world and jazz.

Contact: 445-8520 or http://www.premiumoutlets.com/camarillo.

Where: Camarillo Premium Outlets, Food Court Patio, 740 E. Ventura Blvd.

When: 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 31.

OJAI

What: Certified farmers market.

Contact: 698-5555.

Where: City parking lot at 300 E. Matilija St.

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

OXNARD

What: Farmers and fishermen market.

Contact: 643-6458.

Where: Channel Islands Harbor, 3500 block of Harbor Boulevard.

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

THOUSAND OAKS

What: Wine tasting and silent auction to benefit the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company and its theater programs.

Contact: For information and tickets, $45, call 493-3455 or visit http://www.kingsmenshakespeare.org.

Where: WineStyles in the Janss Marketplace, 193 N. Moorpark Road.

When: 3 to 6 p.m.

VENTURA

What: Pet first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation class taught by trainer and rescue volunteer Denise Fleck. The cost is $49. Advance registration is required.

Contact: Humane Society at 646-6505 or http://www.sunnydogink.com.

Where: Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, 2199 Sperry Ave.

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What: Master Chorale Children's Concert Choir in performance with visiting Young Singers of Callenwold from Atlanta. Tickets at the door: $5-$10, or $25 for family of four.

Contact: http://www.venturachorale.org.

Where: Ventura College Theatre, Loma Vista Road between Central and North Campus ways.

When: 7 p.m.