Category Archives: Happy Hour

TGIT Happy Hour, May 19, 4:00-5:30pm, Old Creek Ranch Winery

Rebecca has arranged another neat TGIT at the Old Creek Ranch Winery at 10024 E Old Creek Rd, Ventura, CA 93001.

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Wine Tasting at Old Creek Ranch Winery

We’re excited to announce that we are heading towards Ojai for our next LPSC TGIT on Thursday, May 19 from 4-5:30pm. But get there by 5 to be sure they let in. It won’t be a normal Happy Hour, but there will be plenty to be happy about as we sip wine in the lovely gardens of Old Creek Ranch Winery. What, no Happy Hour you say? There is no discount for a tasting ($20) or a glass of wine (about $15) BUT you can bring your own picnic and non-alcoholic drinks. 

All seating is outside and we don’t know the weather! There will be some shade, so have a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen if needed, and layers. Strolling around the gardens and visiting the chickens is permitted. For more venue info click here: https://www.oldcreekranch.com/

Directions: 10024 Old Creek Rd. Follow Rt 33 towards Ojai. Old Creek Rd is about 9 miles from Ventura up the 33 between Casita Springs and Oak View. Turn right on Old Creek Road. Winery is about 1 mile at the end of the road. Parking: There is plenty of parking in the upper lot. Easiest walk to the entrance.

Venue Information:

  • CHILDREN UNDER 2 YRS & OVER 16 YRS ARE WELCOME.
  • PETS:  Leashed pets are welcome.
  • PICNICS:  Picnics and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. To those of you who bus your location prior to leaving…we thank you!
  • OUTSIDE ALCOHOL: Bringing any alcoholic beverages on-site is illegal…we could lose our ABC license and you can be fined by the ABC. We will ask to inspect all coolers prior to being seated. If any outside alcohol is found on your arrival or subsequently during. your visit, you will be asked to immediately leave and may not be allowed onto the property in the future.
  • PICNIC TABLE SEATING: Our Host will seat you at tables sufficient to seat each of your guests. When seated at picnic tables on the upper and lower lawns, please limit occupancy to the table(s) our Host seats you at or no more than one table/six guests. Folding tables & chairs are not permitted.
  • CLOSING TIME:  5:30 pm

We look forward to seeing you!

TGIT Happy Hour, Thursday, April 21st, 4 – 6pm

We are trying out a new place for our happy hour: Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar,
598 Town Center Drive, Oxnard in the Collection. The Happy hour is Thursday April 21st, 4 – 6 pm. Lazy Dog has a wonderful happy hour menu that includes:

  • Cajun Fries
  • Waffle-Cut Parmesan Chips
  • Sweet Potato Tots
  • Loaded Potato Hush Puppies
  • Onion Rings
  • Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
  • Mini Corn Dogs
  • Bacon Candy
  • Crispy Deviled Eggs
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Dirty Dog
  • Buffalo Wings

Lazy Dog also has a large list of beers, wine and cocktails including:

  • Huckleberry Haze IPA
  • Liquid Blanket IPA
  • Sunspanked Red
  • Whoa, Nellie Mexican-Style Lager
  • Ankle Buster Blonde
  • Old Pal White Ale
  • Bonita, Bonita Mountain-style Pale Ale

And they have a dog menu, too! So bring Fido and join us in the fun!

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TGIT on Tuesday, March 15, 4 – 6pm

Rebecca has arranged another fun TGIT (Thank God It’s TUESDAY).

If folks can celebrate New Year’s Eve at 9 PM, then we can celebrate St. Paddy’s Day early, too! In fact, two days early!

Your Los Padres Ski Club will have its TGIT on Tuesday, March 15 (instead of March 17 which will be very busy at a lot of restaurants).

Please join us outdoors (if it rains, we will be indoors) at Dargans Irish Pub and Restaurant from 4-6 PM on March 15. Dargans has been around since 2004 and is located at Chestnut and 593 Main St., Ventura.  Dargans has a fine selection of Irish Whiskeys, Beers, and other great Cocktails!


Oh, if you want you can celebrate the Ides of March, too!

Dargans Ventura

TGIT Happy Hour, Margarita Villa, Feb 15, 4 – 6 pm

Please join us for a Thank God It’s TUESDAY happy hour at Margarita Villa, February 15, 4 – 6 pm. Margarita Villa is located in the Ventura Harbor at 1567 Spinnaker Dr #200, Ventura, CA 93001.

Margarita Villa has a nice Happy Hour menu that includes:

House Margarita $7.50

Well Drinks $6.50

House Wine $6.50

Draft Beer, $4 – $6 a pint

Taco $2.00

Fish or Shrimp Taco $5.00

Quesadilla $7.00

Nachos $7.00

See you there TUESDAY

Drinks are Coming!
Deck at Margarita Villa

UPDATED: TGIT Wednesday, December 15th The Greek

Please join us for a TGIT Happy hour on WEDNESDAY, December 15th, 4:30 – 6:00pm at Margarita Villa, 1567 Spinnaker Dr. #200, The Greek 1583 Spinnaker Dr #101, Ventura, CA 93001 (In the Ventura Harbor). Yes, we know TGIT stands for Thank God it’s Thursday, and our Happy hour is on Wednesday, so if you prefer, you can refer to it as a TGIW if that makes you sleep better at night 🙂

The Happy hour is scheduled so you can attend before the Holiday Light Cruise at 6:30pm at Island Packers (see this link for cruise details: https://lospadresskiclub.net/?p=1930)

Margarita Villa The Greek has an excellent happy hour that includes specially priced cocktails, wine and beer as well as appetizer specials. See the Happy Hour menu at: https://www.thegreekventura.com/our-menus#menu=happy-hour-menu

Hope to see you there!

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harbor view

TGIT Happy Hour, Thursday November 18, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana

We have a great TGIT Happy Hour planned for Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana located in The Collection at Riverpark, 2760 Seaglass Way, Oxnard, CA 93036. It is near the Movie theater and just down from REI. Plenty of parking in the structure behind the restaurant. They are generously giving us the entire patio from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Dress accordingly. 

Ralph B. requested this location for a TGIT so we can thank him. All Happy Hour items are 6 bucks – and delicious. (Well drinks $4, beer $2 off and house wine $5). Settlebello offers a wide variety of pizzas, salads, salumi, antipasti, pasta and dolci. See their menu at: https://order.toasttab.com/online/settebellooxn.

Settebello was one of the first restaurants to open its doors to the Riverpark community in The Collection at Riverpark. From the day they opened the pizza oven has been manned by Pizzaiolo/Chef Rafael Garcia. Rafael has been part of the Settebello family since the beginning of our journey that started in Henderson, NV nearly 15 years ago. Since then Rafael oversaw the opening of our Pasadena location before relocating himself and his family to Riverpark to operate Settebello Oxnard.

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TGIT Thursday, October 14th, 4 pm – 6pm

To celebrate the spirit of Oktoberfest, we are having our TGIT at Transmission Brewing on Thursday, October 14th, 4 pm – 6 pm. Transmission Brewing, located at the former site of a transmission repair shop, is located at 1098 E Front St, Ventura, CA, and shares a space with the adjoining Toppers Pizza.

Transmission Brewing transmits their passion into everything they do. Especially their beer. Respecting history, yet pushing boundaries, they move the craft forward, with the mission to fill every glass with powerful flavor that leaves you wanting more. Besides a large variety of beers, Transmission Brewing also offers a “Thom Collins,” “Apricot Fizz,” and a “Blood Orange Mule.” More information can be found at https://transmissionbrewing.com/

Toppers Pizza offers a wide range of pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, and salads. Their full menu can be found at https://www.topperspizzaplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Menu-Jan-2020.pdf

So even though Germany cancelled Oktoberfest this year (and yes, it is usually mostly in September), that doesn’t keep us from saying “Prost” and raising a stein of Marzen-Style Oktoberfest Lager in celebration!

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Polo Match, Saturday September 11, Noon

Please join us for an exciting outing to the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club on Saturday, September 11, Noon. If you haven’t already signed up, please contact Steve Ehret.

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The Polo Club is located at 3300 Via Real, Carpentaria, CA 93013. Admission and parking are free and carpooling is encouraged. Bar and food service is available at the club.

Dress code for the club is “Santa Barbara Casual,” which suggests nice pants/jeans and a Polo/ golf (collared) shirt for the gentlemen and equivalent for the ladies. We suggest leaving the flip flops and stiletto heels at home if you you plan to participate in the tradition of divot stomping on the pitch during the break.

It will be a fun and unique experience for the most of us!

TGIT Happy Hour, Thursday, July 15th 4 – 6pm

Please join your fellow Los Padres Ski and Social Club members at our next TGIT Happy Hour on Thursday, July 15. We will gather at Rumfish y Vino from 4-6 PM. This popular downtown Ventura restaurant is inspired by a Central American cuisine and has exotic drinks such as a Dragonfruit cocktail, Watermelon Mojito and a Cucumber Gin Collins ($7) and yummy eats such as Conch Fritters ($6), Fig and Goat Cheese Salad ($7), and a daily flat bread pizza ($10). Check out the full menu on their website.  https://rumfishyvinoventura.com/


Rumfish is located at 34 N. Palm St, Ventura, CA 93001. There is parking along the street and in the many free parking lots near the restaurant. We will meet on the outside patio. Please follow the current COVID guidelines.