Ventura Voter Info 2013

American citizens help shape how our country is run by electing officials we believe represent our best interests in the government.  On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, registered Ventura County voters will be casting their ballots in the General Election to fill positions on three different school districts and several special district seats.  If you are uncertain about where to vote, polling hours, sample ballots, voter registration deadlines and other Ventura voter info 2013, you’ll find it below.

Ventura County Votes

The positions being voted on next Tuesday are for:

• Las Virgenes Unified School District Governing Board Members (3 seats)
• Oceanview Elementary School District Governing Board Members (3 seats)
• San Buenaventura City Council Members (4 seats)
• Saticoy Sanitary District Directors (3 positions)
• Ventura River County Water District Directors (1 short term, 2 full term)
• Ventura Unified School District Governing Board Members (3 seats)

Ventura County Voter Registration

In order to participate in the November 5th General Election, eligible Ventura voters must have been registered by October 21st.  To find out if you are officially registered to vote in Ventura County, you can do a Voter Eligibility Search online.  If you’ve missed the registration deadline, we strongly urge you to go ahead and register anyway so that you are ready to go for the next election.  For registration information, please visit the California Online Voter Registration website.

Ventura County Polling Places

Polls will be open around Ventura County on Election Day from 7am to 8pm.  The first results will be released as soon as polls close on November 5th.  However, the last day to officially certify the election results isn’t until November 25th to account for mail-in ballots and overseas ballots (from active military, citizens living abroad, etc).  This is to insure that every Ventura citizen’s vote is counted.  To find out where your polling place is, you can search online using your home address here.

Ventura General Election Helpful Tips

All registered Ventura County voters were sent a sample ballot booklet in the mail.  This booklet explains the different positions being voted on as well as a description of ballot measures and bills up for consideration, where applicable.  To help make the voting process go smoothly and in a timely manner, all Ventura County voters are encouraged to read their booklet, make notes on their voting decisions for each item on the ballot and bring their sample ballot with them to their polling place.  You are allowed to bring your sample ballot into the voting booth with you.

We hope this Ventura voter info 2013 has helped you with the voting process.  Remember to take a moment out of your day on November 5th to get out your vote.  Your voice won’t be heard if you don’t cast your ballot.

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Ventura County Pumpkin Patch

No Halloween is complete without a jack-o-lantern.  This is the perfect time to pick out your ghoulish gourd for holiday display.  Pumpkins at the supermarket have most likely been trucked in from a great distance and been sitting for a while.  Luckily, the Ventura County Pumpkin Patch on McGrath St is open for business every day.

What: McGrath St Pumpkin Patch
Where: 5156 McGrath St, Ventura
When: Everyday until October 31st, 9am to dusk
Admission: FREE

Ventura residents and visitors alike are invited to peruse the fresh selection of pumpkins and gourds at the Ventura Pumpkin Patch any day of the week.  There is also Indian corn (great for Fall decorations) and live farm animals.  Every weekend, guests have the option to take a free hay ride.  Kids can get their faces painted and then take a pony ride.

On Saturdays, watch a pro create amazing masterpieces during their pumpkin carving demo.  An additional carving demonstration will be held this Sunday, October 20th.  If you want to learn how to sculpt pumpkins like a pro, the Ventura County Pumpkin Patch will be offering a class on Halloween Day, provided enough people are interested.  So, tell a sales associate to sign you up while you’re there.

You don’t have to be an artist to create a fun jack-o-lantern for Halloween.  Visit the Ventura County Pumpkin Patch between now and the 31st to pick up one, two or twenty pumpkins for your Ventura home.  Happy Halloween, everybody!

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Dave and Pat Zumbrun, Your Ventura County real estate specialists

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Ventura Pier Under the Stars

One of the Ventura area’s premiere landmarks is the Ventura Pier.  It represents all that is the Ventura lifestyle: clean, active, outdoor living.  Local non-profit Pier Into the Future has helped preserve and even enhance this most treasured of the city’s landmarks.  They need your help to continue their efforts.  That’s where the Ventura Pier Under the Stars event comes into play.

What: Ventura Pier Under the Stars
Where: Beachfront Promenade, near the Ventura Pier
When: Saturday, October 5th 5pm to 8pm
Cost: $60 General Admission

The Ventura Pier Under the Stars benefit marks its 20th year in 2013.  Dozens of the area’s finest restaurants and cafes congregate at the Ventura Pier, ready to serve up delectable delights to all attendees that evening.  For the 21+ crowd, samples from some of California’s most superb wineries will be available throughout the evening.  Everyone is invited to dance under the stars to the live musical accompaniment.  Bid on fabulous items at the Silent Auction.

Remember, all money raised from the Ventura Pier Under the Stars will benefit Pier Into the Future’s preservation and enhancement of the Ventura Pier.  Your admission ticket grants you free parking, a special wine glass to commemorate the evening’s event, dinner and wine/beverage tastings.  You must be 21+ and present a valid ID to drink alcoholic beverages.

Please help keep our pier beautiful for future generations to enjoy.  Come to the Ventura Pier Under the Stars event this Saturday.  Enjoy and remember to drink responsibly.  For more information, please call (805) 804-7735.  Tickets can be purchased online by visiting the Pier Under the Stars box office here.

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Dave and Pat Zumbrun, Your Ventura County real estate specialists

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