Halloween Party at Moqueca Restaurant

Posted on October 20, 2011 by bchrealestate

Moqueca Halloween Party

Saturday October 29, 2011

6 PM

Costume Contest

Brazilian Somba Dancers

for more information and reservations call

805-204-0970

or

go to:  MoquecaRestaurant.com

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Maritime Museum Construction

Posted on October 20, 2011 by bchrealestate

Construction has begun on the Maritime Museum’s new home.

  • The new facility will have three beautiful appropriately lit galleries
  • A building exterior that will look brand new because of the new roof, wood trim, fresh paint and a bright new entrance.
  • An Updated clean new parking lot brought up to environmental standards by installing a passive filter system to filter all rainwater that falls on the site.
  • A new HVAC system for the entire building
  • An overhauled fire control sprinkler system with new monitoring equipment
  • A bright new gift shop located adjacent to the reception area.

Scheduled Grand Opening in May of 2012!!!

To be part of this exciting piece of history with Ventura County Maritime Museum’s new facility, you can set your legacy in stone.  Purchase a personalized paver(s) for $200 each

for more information go to VCMM.org

or e-mail:  vcmm@aol.com

or Phone:  805-984-6260

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Farmer’s Market Pumpkin Fun Day

Posted on October 19, 2011 by bchrealestate

Sunday, October 30, 2011

10:30 AM  – 1:00 PM

at the Farmers Market

3350 S. Harbor Blvd

Hollywood Beach

Enjoy a wonderful fall harvest day that is FREE to the public!  There will be a pumpkin decorating contest, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin weight guessing, two sessions of trick or treating (one for young children at 10:30 a.m. and another for older children at 12:00 p.m.)  children’s costume parade and costume contest with prizes at 12:30 p.m.  The certified Farmers’ & Fishermens’ Market will feature a wonderful fall harvest from local farmers and daily fresh catch seafood by local fishermen, arts & crafts, food, live music and much more.

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Did you Know?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bchrealestate

On October 18, 1867 the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million

President Andrew Johnson signed the agreement on May 28, 1867.  Title transferred

to the United States on October 18th.

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 11, 2011 by bchrealestate

However, don’t leave alcohol near the pumpkins!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Photo courtesy of Martin Mcloughlin and Joe Lininger

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Read about Janice’s Journey

Posted on October 8, 2011 by bchrealestate

Janice and her husband Robert live at The Colony at Mandalay.  Janice was a court recorder.  One day while exiting the 101 at the Vineyard Exit, she had an accident and virtually drove her car off the embankment

Janice and her 4 grandchildren

Janice Today

into the adjacent building, landing on the second floor.  Read about her incredible story on her blog:  www.caringbridge.org/visit/janicedushane.

Today you will see Janice and Robert riding their recumbant tandem tricycle around the beach and marina area….and up to Ojai and beyond!!!   When you see them be sure to wave!

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Will Your Home Age Gracefully With You???

Posted on September 17, 2011 by bchrealestate

I often hear from clients who are worried about their parents (or themselves) when it comes to living in their home through their retirement years.  There are lots of reasons why a dream home can become a retirement nightmare as we age.  From safety issues to neighborhood concerns, there are numerous factors which impact whether or not a home is ideal as we get older.  Consider:

1. Falling / slipping hazards.  Are bathrooms designed with mobility challenges in mind?  Are the surfaces we once loved (hardwood, tile, concrete) now slipping hazards?

2. Accessibility.  Is a second story practical?  Will stairs become a painful hassle in years ahead?

3. Entrapment.  Could locks in the house be inadvertently engaged, trapping a resident in a back bedroom or bathroom without access to medicine or lines of communication?

4. Right-sizing. Is the home still appropriate for the number of residents?  Will it be a maintenance or upkeep hassle now that kids or spouses may no longer be in the house?

5. Neighborhood safety.  How as a neighborhood improved or declined in recent years?  What’s projected to happen in the next 10?  20?

 6. Walkability. Are you planning to keep and drive a car as you age?  How close are grocery stores, drug stores, hospitals, entertainment venues, and restaurants?  Are you in a relatively isolated area?  How close do you want your neighbors to be?

This is but a fraction of the full list, but a good place to begin thinking about the years ahead.  I love helping home owners evaluate properties with an eye on getting the most out of retirement.

If you’re interested in a free consultation with these issues (and more!) in mind, please don’t hesitate to me today: 805-701-8410 or e-mail me at florence@BchRealEstate.com

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Proposed Channel Islands Harbor Improvements

Posted on September 15, 2011 by bchrealestate

Boating Instruction and Safety Center

The Boating Instruction & Safety Center, operated by California State University Channel Islands, will provide boating education, marine science courses, exhibits, and activites.  It will also feature exhibits by the Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary.   It is slated to be built next to the old Port Royal Restaurant (now owned by the Ventura County Maritime Museum) on Harbor Boulevard.

For more information go to:

ChannelIslandsHarbor.org  or  ChannelIslandsNationalPark.gov

Casa Sirena Redevelopment
Proposed reconstruction of the existing 1960’s era hotel, located at the end of Peninsula Rd, to a modern full service hotel and restaurants. The proposal includes reducing the current building footprint in order to increase public green spaces and improve waterfront access.

Fisherman’s Wharf Redevelopment

Proposed replacement of existing dated retail facility with a mixed-use project including apartments, dining, and shopping. The proposed design is pedestrian-oriented, with a large waterfront promenade and underground parking.  Fisherman’s Wharf is located at the Southwest corner of Victoria and Channel Islands Blvd.

Ventura County Maritime Museum

The Ventura County Maritime Museum now owns the building at the old Port Royal site next to The Whale’s Tail Restaurant.   Their plan is to rebuild.  go to:  Ventura County Maritime Museum to make a donation or for more information.

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9-11-2001

Posted on September 10, 2011 by bchrealestate

10 Year Anniversary of 9/11 – We are still fighting – still surviving and will never back down.

 This is an anniversary not of tragedy but of the renewed spirit of America…

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Chase Bank

Posted on September 10, 2011 by bchrealestate

Did you know that Chase Bank is opening  a regional Residential Center at Seabridge Marketplace???  Where Smokey’s BBQ and Roundtable Pizza used to be.  This is a new concept for Chase.  Their regional Residential Centers are not for just getting a residential loan, but for handling all aspects of residential loans.  i.e. short pays, etc.

They have quite a task ahead of them to convert the space to a banking center.   They have almost completed stripping both spaces.  More to follow…

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