<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ventura's LGBT Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find events, LGBTQIA+ friendly businesses, resources, and community.]]></description><link>https://ventura.lgbt/</link><image><url>https://ventura.lgbt/favicon.png</url><title>Ventura&apos;s LGBT Community</title><link>https://ventura.lgbt/</link></image><generator>Ghost 3.42</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:39:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ventura.lgbt/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Ventura.LGBT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks for coming!  This site is meant to help people get to know each other in the Ventura county LGBT community. We can only put stuff on here that we know about, so if you know of something we're missing or want to share your group/businesses let us know!.]]></description><link>https://ventura.lgbt/welcome/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604d4e703d11fd12555441c1</guid><category><![CDATA[Welcome]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jake Gilchrist]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:44:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://ventura.lgbt/content/images/2021/03/parade-gotta-be-worth-it.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="a-few-things-you-should-know">	<strong>A few things you should know</strong></h2><ol><li>Ghost is designed for ambitious, professional publishers who want to actively build a business around their content. That's who it works best for. </li><li>The entire platform can be modified and customised to suit your needs. It's very powerful, but does require some knowledge of code. Ghost is not necessarily a good platform for beginners or people who just want a simple personal blog. </li><li>It's possible to work with all your favourite tools and apps with hundreds of <a href="https://ghost.org/integrations/">integrations</a> to speed up your workflows, connect email lists, build communities and much more.</li></ol><h2 id="behind-the-scenes">Behind the scenes</h2><img src="https://ventura.lgbt/content/images/2021/03/parade-gotta-be-worth-it.jpg" alt="Welcome to Ventura.LGBT"><p>Ghost is made by an independent non-profit organisation called the Ghost Foundation. We are 100% self funded by revenue from our <a href="https://ghost.org/pricing">Ghost(Pro)</a> service, and every penny we make is re-invested into funding further development of free, open source technology for modern publishing.</p><p>The version of Ghost you are looking at right now would not have been made possible without generous contributions from the open source <a href="https://github.com/TryGhost">community</a>.</p><h2 id="next-up-the-editor">Next up, the editor</h2><p>The main thing you'll want to read about next is probably: <a href="https://ventura.lgbt/the-editor/">the Ghost editor</a>. This is where the good stuff happens.</p><blockquote>By the way, once you're done reading, you can simply delete the default Ghost user from your team to remove all of these introductory posts! </blockquote>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drag back at Paddys!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paddys Presents Emerald City Drag Show
Saturday March 20th, 2021 - 8PM]]></description><link>https://ventura.lgbt/3-21-emerald_city/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604d56dc3d11fd1255544327</guid><category><![CDATA[drag]]></category><category><![CDATA[emerald]]></category><category><![CDATA[sheba]]></category><category><![CDATA[cooper]]></category><category><![CDATA[maddy mokes]]></category><category><![CDATA[angel d'mon]]></category><category><![CDATA[vivian storm]]></category><category><![CDATA[paddys]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jake Gilchrist]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:44:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://ventura.lgbt/content/images/2021/03/Emerald-city-drag.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="ease-on-down-the-road">Ease on down the road</h2><img src="https://ventura.lgbt/content/images/2021/03/Emerald-city-drag.jpg" alt="Drag back at Paddys!"><p>On Saturday, March 20th we're bringing drag back to Ventura! </p><p>Paddy's has a limited seating show starting at 8:00pm. It is a mask required event, so make sure to bring something to cover up your face. </p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Featured LGBT Ran Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anacapa Brewing is a LGBT owned and ran business serving you the best of Ventura dining]]></description><link>https://ventura.lgbt/3-21-anacapa-brewing/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604d56dc3d11fd1255544326</guid><category><![CDATA[business]]></category><category><![CDATA[brewing]]></category><category><![CDATA[anacapa brewing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Danny]]></category><category><![CDATA[beer]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jake Gilchrist]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:44:51 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://ventura.lgbt/content/images/2021/03/Anacapa-Brewing.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="anacapa-brewing-co">Anacapa Brewing CO </h2><img src="https://ventura.lgbt/content/images/2021/03/Anacapa-Brewing.jpg" alt="Featured LGBT Ran Business"><p>The Anacapa Brewing Company was established in 2000 and focuses on bringing the people of Ventura County only the finest hand-crafted ales and lagers. The offerings of our Brewmaster David Johnston reflect a commitment to using only the highest quality ingredients and respect for historical brewing traditions. This innovation and creativity are exemplified by our seasonal rotation of over 30 beers. <br><br>As owners of the brewpub, Danny and Destiny both started as brewpub employees in 2000. With hard work and community commitment became proud Brewery owners in 2007. Our goals are to continue providing Ventura with a custom selection of hand-crafted microbrews, a menu of delicious and original meals, in a warm, friendly meeting place. Whether in a suit and tie, shorts and flip-flops, grabbing a pint on our dog friendly patio - you will always feel welcomed by our familiar staff of long-term employees.</p><p>Visit their website here to learn more and take a look at their menu: <a href="https://www.anacapabrewing.com/">https://www.anacapabrewing.com/</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diversity Collective]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're looking for LGBT resources in Ventura County, Diversity Collective is where you should start.]]></description><link>https://ventura.lgbt/3-21-diversity-collective/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604d56dc3d11fd1255544325</guid><category><![CDATA[diversity collective]]></category><category><![CDATA[diversity]]></category><category><![CDATA[collective]]></category><category><![CDATA[dcvc]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jake Gilchrist]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:44:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://ventura.lgbt/content/images/2021/03/Diversity_Collective.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="-1-ventura-county-lgbt-resource">#1 Ventura County LGBT Resource</h2><img src="https://ventura.lgbt/content/images/2021/03/Diversity_Collective.png" alt="Diversity Collective"><p>Diversity Collective is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit governed by a volunteer board of directors and volunteer advisory board. It is our mission to promote advocacy, education, mental and physical health for the LGBTQ community and those affected by HIV and AIDS in Ventura County, California. We do this work via our community resource center, programs, and community-building events.</p><p>We are the proud parent organization of the <a href="https://diversitycollectivevc.org/services/#youth-services">Rainbow Umbrella Program</a> that focuses on youth 13 to 23, the <a href="https://diversitycollectivevc.org/services/#hiv-aids">DCVC HIV and AIDS Education and Prevention Program</a>, <a href="https://diversitycollectivevc.org/dcvc-events/#ventura-county-pride">Ventura County Pride</a>, <a href="https://diversitycollectivevc.org/dcvc-events/#aids-walk-ventura">AIDS Walk Ventura</a>, the <a href="https://diversitycollectivevc.org/dcvc-events/#diversity-gala">Diversity Gala</a>, <a href="https://diversitycollectivevc.org/dcvc-events/#pride-prom">Pride Prom Ventura</a>, and many other events and activities weekly, monthly and yearly. All proceeds raised through our fundraising efforts go to fund our community resource center, programs, and events.</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>