Local History
Things to Do & Eat in Oxnard
Unique Ventura County Experiences
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The local congregation of Oxnard will celebrate it's 53rd anniversary this year. It was established on November 2nd of what year?

1972

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Here is where you can catch a movie at the theater, shop to your heart's content, grab a meal at The Annex, or see a concert at the park in the summer.

The Collection

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This festival, held annually in May, celebrates the Oxnard's rich agricultural history, with emphasis on a small, red fruit.

Strawberry Festival

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Before Oxnard was established, brethren would drive over an hour one way to our mother local congregation for group prayer meetings and worship service.

Los Angeles

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Along it's 7 mile coastline, Oxnard has 4 of these. They are named "Hobie", "Hollywood", "'oloƂkoy" (o-loth-koy) and "Silver Strand"

Beaches

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This block of Victorian- and Craftsman-style homes, located in downtown, were once owned by Oxnard pioneering families. It has been restored into museums/galleries, restaurants and shops.

Heritage Square

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Oxnard has won many championship trophies for this six-player team sport.

Volleyball

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This small, handheld Mexican food can be found all over the city. Order it from a truck, a restaurant, or a pop-up stand on the streets!

Tacos

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You can paddleboard, rent a kayak or take a boat from this harbor to the National Park with the same name.

Channel Islands Harbor

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Oxnard's rededication, which took place on August 12, 2018, was officiated by whom?

Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, Executive Minister of the Church of Christ

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A waterfront community and shopping center featuring picturesque canals, upscale housing, restaurants, an outdoor amphitheater, and shops.

Seabridge

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Composing of Point Mugu, Port Hueneme, and San Nicolas Island, this site/employer brings many new people and brethren to Oxnard on assignment.

Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC)

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Oxnard chapel's renovations began in April 2017. Brethren throughout the district came to help in what activity, which translates to "cooperative work"?

Batares

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Buy fresh produce from local vendors at this community-based space once a week in Downtown Oxnard or at the Channel Islands Harbor.

Farmers Markets

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Located in Oxnard's southern neighbor city, this outdoor shopping center has over 160 stores offering discounts on brand-name and designer items.

Camarillo Premium Outlets