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Nov. 10 — Studio Sunday & Bilingual Tours of Alfredo Ramos Martínez: On Paper

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Studio Sunday & Bilingual Tours of Alfredo Ramos Martínez: On Paper” from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara Studio Sunday Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate…

Through Nov. 11 — Celebrate Veterans Week — Community invited to attend a variety of events honoring those who have proudly served our country in the military

Veterans Week 2019 offers an array of popular events for all, including the  23nd Annual Military Ball on 11/2, Veterans Parade and  Salute to Vets BBQ 11/9, and Veterans Day Ceremony 11/11 (Photos by Scott Gibson Photography) SANTA BARBARA — Each November, the Santa Barbara community…

Nov. 11 — Join Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation and VWF Post 1649 At the 2019 Veterans Day Ceremony

The Santa Barbara community is encouraged to attend the annual event that honors and remembers all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. SANTA BARBARA — Come and join the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation and the Veterans of…

Nov. 12 — RHS Counseling Department Presents ‘Mental Health Matters’

SANTA MARIA — The Righetti High School Counseling Department will present “Mental Health Matters” inside the Warrior cafeteria on Tuesday, November 12. The 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. program will focus on contemporary issues facing students and families, according to school…

Bilingual report: Nov. 15 — 2019 Pest Management in the Garden/Landscape workshops

SAN LUIS OBISPO — A 2019 Pest Management in the Garden/Landscape workshop will be held Friday, Nov 15, 2019 (Spanish only) The University of California Cooperative Extension and County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture are hosting the 2019…

Nov. 14 — Port of Hueneme to present ‘Exporting Success’

“EXPORTING SUCCESS”  Join us and learn from experienced leaders about the benefits of exporting to your company’s bottom lineThursday, November 14, 2019 | 8:30am-1:30pm Port of Hueneme, 333 Ponoma Street, Port Hueneme, CA 93041 REGISTER NOW Exporting companies experience more…

Nov. 14 — CERF’s 2019 Ventura County Economic Forecast Event

“An Honest Conversation for Ventura County” Thursday, November 14, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Padre Serra Center 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo Join us for the California Lutheran University Center for Economic Research & Forecasting (CERF) annual Ventura County Forecast…

Nov. 15 — CSUCI to highlight area industry with ‘Channel Your Network’ speaker series

CAMARILLO — Since its beginning, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has been intrinsically linked with area industry and the economic vitality of the region. The most recent CSUCI Economic Impact Report for the 2016-17 fiscal year shows that overall, CSUCI generated $517.2…

Nov. 15, 16 — ‘Fiesta Mexicana’ to be held at Santa María High School

SANTA MARIA — Take a colorful trip south of the border as three local groups combine to present “Fiesta Mexicana” on Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th. The event will feature performances by the ballet folklórico’s of Righetti High School,…

Nov. 16 — TEDxSantaBarbara “The Stories We Tell” 2019 Annual Conference Guide; Speakers to Highlight Power and Impact of Stories

2019 event features diverse array of speakers bringing stories that tackle challenging subjects, entertain while teaching, and give an opportunity to build deep relationships with the storytellers SANTA BARBARA — TEDxSantaBarbara hosts their annual conference on Saturday, November 16 from…

Nov. 16 — Ventura County Genealogical Society presents a FREE Family History Presentation

CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Genealogical Society presents a Free Family History Presentation at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Camarillo Library Community Room 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010 — “The War of 1812,” presented by Linda Serna Did you have an…

Nov. 16 — TEDxSantaBarbara Reveals New Program to Highlight Local Social Innovation

November conference to feature talk on food literacy  October 9, 2019, Santa Barbara, CA  – TEDxSantaBarbara, a locally organized offshoot of the international TED nonprofit, announces Santa Barbara Spotlight – a new addition to their annual conference that raises awareness…

Nov. 21 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Writing in the Galleries

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Writing in the Galleries,” starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as…

Nov. 22 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present ‘In Conversation | Abaseh Mirvali & Amy Smith-Stewart’

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara members are invited to be part of an exclusive preview prior to the opening of the exhibition N. Dash. Abaseh Mirvali, Chief Curator, Executive Director & CEO, MCASB will be joined…

Nov. 22 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present opening reception for N. Dash

SANTA BARBARA — Please join us at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) as we celebrate the opening of the solo-exhibition of New York-based artist N. Dash in the MCASB Main Galleries at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 at 653…

Nov. 24 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present Meditative Sound Bath

SANTA BARBARA — November 24, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, California Join us in the museum for a gathering of gratitude! Discover the transformational power of sound vibrations as you are surrounded by…

Nov. 26 – Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present “UNPLUGGED | Mindfulness Meditations”

SANTA BARBARA —  Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 6 – 7 pm To meditate is to be in the present moment, which is similar to the contemplative process of looking at art. In collaboration with…

Nov. 26 — Annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be held in Santa Barbara

A community service of gratitude for the earth and our shared life! SANTA BARBARA — The annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held on Tuesday, November 26th, at 7:00 p.m. at the historic, downtown First United Methodist Church.  All are…

Dec. 2 — CSUCI’s Choir will perform ‘A Light in the Darkness’ winter concert

CAMARILLO — The CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Choir will usher in the holiday season for the public on Monday, Dec.2 with this year’s winter concert, “A Light in the Darkness: Voices of Hope, Peace, Love and Comfort.” The collection of sacred…

Dec. 4 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present”Scholar Talk | Radhule Weininger: Mindfulness and Meditation”

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present “Scholar Talk | Radhule Weininger: Mindfulness and Meditation” December 4, 2019 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Why practice mindfulness in the museum? What do art and meditation have in…

Dec. 5 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present “Curated Cocktails | DJ Darla Bea”

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Contemporary art. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. December 5, 2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Enjoy Curated Cocktails at MCASB inspired by the current exhibition N. Dash. Delicious winter drinks,…

Through Dec. 6 — SBCC’s Atkinson Gallery premiers Jane Mulfinger’s ‘West is South’ exhibit

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College’s Atkinson Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Jane Mulfinger, “West is South,” on display in the Gallery thorugh Dec. 6. Local artist Mulfinger’s work explores the premise of spatial disorientation with our local…

Dec. 6 — “Illuminated” Opening Reception at the Blackboard Gallery

CAMARILLO — Experience the glow of bold and colorful neon art at Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART)’s newest exhibition, Illuminated, featuring the work of contemporary light artists Linda Sue Price, Lisa Schulte and David Isakson. The public is invited…

Dec. 8 — ‘Champagne and Shopping’ Is Back and Bigger Than Ever at the Santa Paula Art Museum

Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. SANTA PAULA — “Champagne and Shopping,” the Santa Paula Art Museum’s annual holiday market and celebration, is back on Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to…

Dec. 12 — VCCA Holiday Reception. Register Now!

Register now! 2019 Ventura County Civic Alliance Holiday Reception Please join us for our annual holiday reception! Visit with friends and colleagues, enjoy appetizers and wine, and learn more about the Ventura County Civic Alliance. Click HERE to RSVP! Thursday…

Dec. 14 — 54th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights

OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor kicks off the holidays with its 54th annual holiday Parade of Lights, noon – 8 p.m., Dec. 14, beginning with the parade at 7 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Musical Notes & Holiday Floats.”…

Dec. 14 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘All Wrapped Up — The Art of Giving’

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “All Wrapped Up: The Art of Giving Holiday Workshop, Ages 5 – 12,” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. This one-day workshop offers a unique art experience…

Student Drug Abuse and Anti Vaping Programs Honored

VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Office of Education’s Department of Comprehensive Health and Prevention Programs (CHPP) was recently honored for its efforts to teach students about the dangers of opioid use, vaping and other risky behaviors. The department received the…

Bilingual report: Public Health reports vaping-associated pulmonary injuries in Ventura County

OXNARD — Ventura County public health officials are reporting two Ventura County residents as suspected of having vaping-associated pulmonary injuries.  The cases were reported to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).  CDPH is currently investigating whether these two cases…

Bilingual commentary: Going Into Business: Franchise vs. Online

Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. David Magallanes By David…

Museum of Ventura County — Discounted California Club Tickets, Free Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair and more!

Join us at the Museum of Ventura County for California Club on September 20, 2019 from 6 p.m.—9 p.m.! This special opening reception for the latest exhibit, California Cool, will take visitors on an exciting trip back to an era of Mid-century…

Ventura County Agricultural Advocates Awarded Healthy Soils Grant from State of California

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Grant supports efforts to improve soil health, support local agricultural economy, and drawdown carbon to mitigate climate change Project partners from the Limoneira Company, the UC Cooperative Extension, Agromin, and Ventura Resource Conservation District…

Santa Barbara City College — SBCC receives Rice Diversity and Equity Award

Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter AUGUST, 2019 College receives grant to feed hungry students  Thanks to a grant from the state agency CalRecycle, Santa Barbara City College and Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria will split $116,000 toward feeding…

California State University recognizes CSUCI English professor for innovative practices

CAMARILLO — “Am I giving too many As? Too many Cs?” “Stress is a four-letter word” and “How I learned to stop worrying and love student writing,” were among the subjects covered by a unique faculty project created by CSU Channel…

MCASB — Show your love for MCASB and vote us Best Museum in the “Out & About” category!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Show your love for MCASB and vote us Best Museum in the “Out & About” category! Voting ends Wednesday, August 28 at Midnight. Click the link below, and when voting for us please be…

Miller Family YMCA Youth & Government Kicks Off with Parent and Delegate Meeting in Newbury Park on Sept. 11

NEWBURY PARK — The Miller Family YMCA Youth & Government program is hosting an information night for current and potential Newbury Park delegates and their parents on Wednesday, September 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Art Trek in…

FREE Mexican-American Family History Program to be held Sept. 21

CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Genealogical Society presents a Free Mexican-American Family History Presentation from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. “The Spanish Settlement of Southern California (1769-1790)” Presented by John…

VCCCD Board of Trustees Approves Solar for Campuses

CAMARILLO — After thorough discussion, research, and public comment, the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved a motion at the August Board meeting to construct and install underlit solar carports on existing parking lots at…

Bilingual report: County of Ventura Farmworker Resource Program Celebrates Program Launch

OXNARD — The County of Ventura’s Farmworker Resource Program on Aug. 22 hosted a reception in celebration of the launch of the program and to introduce the community to the staff and services available to both farmworkers and growers in…

Money magazine ranks CSUCI among top ten “most transformative” colleges in the nation

CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has been transforming lives and entire families ever since it opened in 2002. Now, Money Magazine has taken notice by naming CSUCI as the 9th “Most Transformative College” in the nation. Money goes on…

Share Tips on Oxnard’s Hidden Gems for a Chance to Win an Overnight Hotel Stay and Santa Cruz Island Excursion

OXNARD — Visit Oxnard is seeking locals’ help in unearthing the hidden gems of Oxnard.  It works simply this way:  Residents send in tips on the hidden gems they have discovered for a chance to win a prize package.  The package…

Guest commentary: I am not illegal, I am not a criminal, I am a human being that yearns to be free!

Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By Adelita de los…

Bilingual report: NBA Philadelphia 76ers’ James Ennis III will visit Sheridan Way Elementary School in Ventura on Aug. 30

VENTURA — NBA Philadelphia 76ers’ James Ennis III will visit Sheridan Way Elementary School in Ventura on Aug. 30. Please click on image to view entire English-language version. *** JAMES ENNIS III VISITARÁ LA PRIMARIA DE SHERIDAN WAY El jugador…