CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will begin to accept applications on Aug. 1 from upper division transfer students for admission to the spring 2020 term. Prospective students interested in attending the spring 2020 semester can apply online at the CSU’s…
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Final Inspection Reports for All 926 Properties Participating in State’s Debris Removal Program Submitted to Local Officials
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas announced today that they have submitted the last final inspection report of the 826 properties in Los Angeles County whose owners opted into the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal…
Twelfth anniversary of SBCC’s ASL Immersion Weekend a big success
SANTA BARBARA — During one weekend every summer, students from all over the state of California come to Santa Barbara City College to participate in the American Sign Language (ASL) Summer Immersion Institute Weekend. This year the ASL Immersion Weekend celebrated…
Studio Channel Islands Art Center Announces 2019 Medici Award Honoree
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) has announced Dr. Joseph (Joe) Halcomb III and his wife Joani Halcomb as the recipients of the 2019 Medici Award, the highest recognition presented by SCIART. Each year SCIART’s board of directors…
2019 Oxnard Salsa Festival Amateur Salsa Recipe Contest Winner Announced
OXNARD — Twelve food judges sampled 23 amateur salsa recipes and selected their favorites in the Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Amateur Salsa Recipe Contest. Judging took place at the festival on July 28. Here are the winners: Toni Becerra, Red Bluff…
Tenors, basses especially needed for CSUCI Choir auditions
CAMARILLO — If you would like to audition for the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Choir and perform in the winter concert, now’s the time to contact Artistic Director Kuanfen Liu. Liu, who holds a doctorate in Musical Arts, is holding auditions…
Museum of Ventura County — Live Music at the Ag, Free First Sunday and more!
Are you a member of the Museum of Ventura County? The Yalinkatian Family is! “For our family, it is important to keep places like the Museum up and running. The memberships allow them to feature exhibits that we otherwise may…
Santa Paula Art Museum — Sunday Free Funday!
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center Free Family Day Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm! In addition…
CSUCI students study Arctic Ocean during 18-day journey onboard an icebreaker
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) senior Nik VanKeersbilck had just completed a long research shift on board the Swedish icebreaker Oden, so he was relaxing on the bridge, gazing out over the floating ice for wildlife. He had spent five…
Sept. 5 — Friendship Center’s 9th Annual Wine Down & Big Heart Awards in Montecito
Great Wines for a Good Cause! Friendship Center’s 9th Annual Wine Down & Big Heart Awards Thursday, September 5th, 2019 4:00 – 7:00 pm Join us for a relaxing yet festive gathering in the courtyard of our Montecito Center with…
Through Sept. 6 — ‘Grace Ease and Joy’; SB Native’s Expressive Watercolors Come to Tennis Club
Reception to be held July 12 SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara artist Marianna Victoria Mashek will bring her emotion-filled drawings and watercolor paintings to the Santa Barbara Tennis Club this summer, beginning with a July 12 reception to her solo…
Sept. 6 — ‘The Inner View’ series Welcomes Special Guest, Emmy Award Winning actress Holland Taylor at Global Truth Center Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Iconic actress Holland Taylor has endeared our hearts for decades with diverse roles on the Broadway stage, television and film. Adored in “Bosom Buddies,” “The Practice,” and “Two and a Half Men,” along with blockbuster films “Legally Blonde”…
Sept. 7 — Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Youth Mental Health First Aid is a comprehensive training specifically designed to equip educators, family members, and caregivers with the skills and knowledge to identify, understand, and respond to the signs or risk factors of mental illness…
Sept. 8 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Hope Kingsley on Salt & Silver: Early Photography, 1840–1860’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Hope Kingsley on Salt & Silver: Early Photography, 1840–1860” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. A foremost expert on the history of photography’s first decades, Hope Kingsley, Curator,…
Sept. 8 — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood TV Taping, Free Admission
PORT HUENEME — Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, presents Championship Wrestling from Hollywood TV Taping, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Free Admission and & KID FRIENDLY! Oceanview Pavilion 575 E. Surfside Dr. Port Hueneme CA. CALL FOR INFO: (805)…
Sept. 11 — Miller Family YMCA Youth & Government Kicks Off with Parent and Delegate Meeting in Newbury Park
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…
Sept. 12 — Central Coast Rangelands Workshop to be held in SLO
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The University of California and the USDA Agricultural Research Service are excited to announce 2019 Central Coast Rangeland Workshop on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at the University of California Cooperative Extension Auditorium, 2156 Sierra Way, Suite C,…
Sept. 12 — Monthly ‘Crafty Creations’ Class to Debut at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — Get your craft on in the Santa Paula Art Museum’s new, monthly “Crafty Creations” class for ages 12 and up starting September 12, 2019! Enjoy the satisfaction and creative expression of crafting with friends, playing with techniques and…
Sept. 12 — SBMA presents ‘Sketching in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Sketching in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions.…
Sept. 12 — Harvard Club of Santa Barbara Presents Exploring Climate Change & Culture Shift
UCSB Professor Ken Hiltner and local nonprofits seek to spur local climate dialogue SANTA BARBARA — The Harvard Club of Santa Barbara, in conjunction with the Community Environmental Council (CEC) and the Wilderness Youth Project (WYP), present Exploring Climate Change &…
Sept. 12 — Santa Paula Art Museum to present painting demo by Artist Annie Hoffman
SANTA PAULA — On Thursday, September 12, 2019, artist Annie Hoffman will perform a public painting demonstration at the Santa Paula Art Museum starting at 2:00pm. Admission to the demonstration is free. Hoffman will talk about her methods and answer questions…
Sept. 13 — Santa Clara High School in Oxnard to Host Golf Tournament
OXNARD — Santa Clara High School (SCHS) will host a golf tournament on Friday, Sept. 13 at Oxnard’s River Ridge Golf Club — Victoria Lakes course. All proceeds from the tournament will support classroom academic technology at the high school,…
Sept. 14 — Oceanview Pavilion Presents ‘Colors by the Sea Summer Art Walk & Craft Fest’
PORT HUENEME — Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach is proud to present Colors by the Sea Summer Art Walk and Craft Fest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday Sept 14, at 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme.…
Sept. 14 — 5th Annual Santa Barbara SeaGlass & Ocean Arts Festival
SANTA BARBARA —The Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival (now a nonprofit corporation) occurs annually on the second weekend in September and is held at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in the renowned coastal jewel of Santa Barbara. In…
Sept. 15 — SLO RISE announces 2019 Wine Women & Shoes Tickets on Sale
VIP tables for Wine Women & Shoes on sale June 10 and all other tickets on June 17. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The 5th Annual Wine Women & Shoes benefiting RISE will take place on September 15, 2019 at…
Sept. 16 — SBCC brings Kevin Hines to Marjorie Luke Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — On Sept. 24, 2000, 19-year-old Kevin Hines attempted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. At the time he was experiencing paranoia and hallucinations and immediately regretted jumping. He survived, however, and…
Sept. 18 — SCORE Ventura presents “Inspiring Women” A Female Entrepreneur Forum on Finding Work Life Balance
CAMARILLO — SCORE Ventura presents “Inspiring Women” A Female Entrepreneur Forum on Finding Work Life Balance, on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Click on image for more information.
Sept. 19 — Sunset Networking Event to be co-hosted by Ferguson Case Orr Paterson and Ventura Chamber
VENTURA — Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP (FCOP), Ventura County’s largest law firm, and the Ventura Chamber of Commerce will co-host The Mix, a sunset networking event of food, drinks, raffles and more, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Sept. 19, at…
Sept. 22 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Mariachi Angeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr.
SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’s 15th season opens with Mariachi Ángeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr. With more than 25 years as a leading member of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Pepe Jr. brings experience, professionalism and leadership to…
Sept. 21 — 3rd Annual Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s Reach for the Stars Gala
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is hosting its 3rd Annual Reach for the Stars Gala on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. A limited number of tickets remain. The YMCA will honor…
Sept. 21 — Fundraiser for Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute
Fundraiser event to save marine mammals that are sick, injured, malnourished, entangled and oiled SANTA BARBARA — Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) is hosting a fundraiser event to give local marine mammals a second chance at life. Make a splash and join…
Sept. 21 — New Exhibit ‘Beyond Function: Fiber, Wood and Clay’ Featuring Trio of Craftsmen to Premiere at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — “Beyond Function: Fiber, Wood and Clay,” a multidimensional exhibition featuring the work of three local craftsman, will premiere Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Santa Paula Art Museum. In exhibiting their respective wares alongside each other, weaver…
Sept. 21 — Fundraiser for Gaviota Coast Conservancy
CENTRAL COAST — Celebrating the gorgeous Gaviota Coast and the philanthropists who have led the way in preserving it, the Gaviota Coast Conservancy (GCC) is planning a most elegant fête that will be the group’s first public fundraiser titled, “Coastal…
Sept. 21 — FREE Mexican-American Family History Program to be held in Camarillo
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…
Sept. 24 — Free LightGabler Seminar: The Joys of California’s Wage & Hour Laws
VENTURA — Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting “Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later…The Joys of California’s Wage & Hour Laws.” The seminar will be held twice: Tuesday, Sep. 10, in Oxnard and Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Simi Valley. California’s…
Sept. 24 — TEDxSantaBarbara Announces Powerful Event Series Leading To November Conference
Local Adventures and Intimate Salons Provide Monthly Opportunities to Spread Powerful Ideas SANTA BARBARA — TEDxSantaBarbara, a locally organized offshoot of the international TED nonprofit, announces two new offerings to engage locals in spreading and activating powerful ideas year-round: Adventures and…
Through Sept. 25 — Free Job & Career Workshops in September
Location: America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 September 11, 18 and 25, Social Media, 10:00 a.m. – noon – Social media is everywhere. It is not just for entertainment or a way to stay connected…
Sept. 25 — In Conversation | Music – Dance – Performance
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. In Conversation | Music – Dance – Performance Wednesday, 25 September 2019 from 6-7 pm How do sound, movement, spaces, and audiences converge? Join Dance Educator and Choreographer Meredith Cabaniss, Founder…
Sept. 25 — Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Honors Community Advocates at 7th Annual Gold Ribbon Luncheon
SANTA BARBARA — Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation (TBCF) proudly announces three honorees who will be recognized during the nonprofit’s 7th Annual Gold Ribbon Luncheon on September 25, 2019 from 11a – 2p at Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore in Santa…
Sept. 25 — Ventura County Mobile Library Visits the Midtown Ventura Certified Farmers’ Market at the Pacific View Mall
VENTURA — The Midtown Ventura Certified Farmers’ Market will welcome back the Ventura County Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pacific View Mall. The community will be able to obtain information about library…
Sept. 26 — Two Upcoming Artist Demonstrations Are Opportunities to Win at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — Visitors will have two opportunities to win free works of art by attending two upcoming artist demonstrations at the Santa Paula Art Museum. On Thursday, September 26, 2019, artist Jackie Blue will perform a demonstration starting at 2:00pm.…
Sept. 26 — ‘Mandala Meditations’ Class at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — Add the impact of imagery to your positive intentions with the Santa Paula Art Museum’s “Mandala Meditations: Affirmations” class on Thursday, September 26, 2019, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Art therapist Lynne Okun will help students explore the…
Sept. 26 — Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) to host annual Raising Justice fundraiser event
CENTRAL COAST — The Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) will host its annual Raising Justice fundraiser and afternoon of community building with community members throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. The event will take place from…
Sept. 26 — Ventura County to host Job and Career Fair
VENTURA — The County of Ventura Human Resources Department will be hosting a job and career fair on Thursday, September 26, 2019. The event is open to the public and there is no charge for entrance or parking. The career…
Sept. 26 — OC LIVE presents Performing Arts Education in Ventura County Regional Transfer Success in the Performing Arts
Performing Arts Education in Ventura County Regional Transfer Success in the Performing Arts Organized by Project ALAS September 26 @ 7 PM Explore the performing arts with artists from our local colleges and universities! Join students and faculty from Oxnard…
Bilingual report: Sept. 27, 28 — Paso Robles Youth Arts presents ‘Hansel & Gretel
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Youth Arts presents “Hansel & Gretel,” 7 p.m. Sept. 20, 21, 27, 28,3201 Spring St., Paso Robles. Click on images for more information.
Sept. 27-28 — Pioneer Valley High School Drama Students present ‘The Glass Menagerie’
SANTA MARIA — The drama students at Pioneer Valley High School are getting ready to tackle their most challenging play yet, Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece, The Glass Menagerie. The Glass Menagerie is the play that earned Williams the reputation of being America’s…
Sept. 28 — Medicare & Social Security seminar to be held in Oxnard
OXNARD — Carlos R. Delgado,MPA, CFP, will present the Financial Literacy Seminar “Medicare & Social Security: Maximize Your Benefits,” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 28 at the Oxnard Public Library, 251 S. A St., Oxnard. Click on image for…
Sept. 28 — First Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day – “Explore, Learn, Taste”
SANTA MARIA — Santa Maria Valley ranches, nurseries, wineries and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the pubic during the first annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. On Saturday, September 28, visitors will create their own itinerary to experience…
Sept. 28 — First Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day – “Explore, Learn, Taste”
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019 Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Free self-guided farm tours throughout the Santa Maria Valley Tour Locations: Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, wineries and agricultural organizations including Babé Farms, Bonipak Produce, Driscoll’s, Engel and…
Sept. 28 — United Way of Ventura County 30th Annual Day of Caring
Name: 30th Annual Day of Caring Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sign up to volunteer Each year for the past 29 years, United Way of Ventura County’s Day of Caring (DOC) has connected hundreds…
Bilingual report: Sept. 28 — State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and Assemblymember Monique Limón to host 2019 Family Health Fair in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA – State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (Santa Barbara) and Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) will host a FREE Family Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park across from City Hall in…
Sept. 28 — Inaugural Santa Barbara County Farm Day – “Explore, Learn, Taste”
SANTA BARBARA — More than 10 Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, wineries and nurseries in Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc will open their doors to the pubic during the first annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. On Saturday, September 28,…
Sept. 28 — 8th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
PORT HUENEME — It’s time to go bananas–at the 8th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival, Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Festivalgoers will enjoy a variety of delicious banana treats such as banana empanadas, banana splits,…
Bilingual report: Sept. 30 — Social Security & Medicare Seminar
VENTURA — A Social Security & Medicare Seminar will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at the Westside Ventura WCDC, 110 N. Olive St., Suite J, Ventura. Seminars also also held the section Tuesday of the month…
Oct. 2 — Senior Expo of Santa Barbara features health screenings, activities, exhibits for seniors, caregivers
SANTA BARBARA — The Senior Expo of Santa Barbara will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. The expo features health screenings, activities, exhibits for seniors, caregivers. Click on image below for the…
Oct. 3 — BBQ to Mark 65th Anniversary for Oxnard and Port Hueneme Club
OXNARD — All alumni of any Boys & Girls Clubs are invited to help celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Club that serves the Oxnard and Port Hueneme communities on October 3 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the…
Oct. 3 — Performance Reading & Book Signing | Jacki Apple: Performance, Media, Art, Culture
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Performance Reading & Book Signing | Jacki Apple: Performance, Media, Art, Culture Thursday, 3 October 2019 from 7:30-9 pm Please join us for a performance reading, discussion, and book signing with…
Oct. 3 — Curated Cocktails | Val-Mar Records at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. Thursday, 3 October 2019 from 7-9 pm Enjoy Curated Cocktails at MCASB inspired by the current exhibition Ari Benjamin Meyers: Kunsthalle for Music. Delicious drinks,…
Oct. 4-6 — Local artists shine for Ventura Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show at Ventura County Fairgrounds
VENTURA — For the real deal in handmade handiworks, don’t miss the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds October 4-6, featuring more than 24,000 original creations from hundreds of trend-setting artisans and crafters. Festivities will be in…
Oct. 5 — CSUCI President’s Dinner will be a Farm-To-Table feast with music, dancing and imaginative student projects
CAMARILLO — Bees, robots, moon jellies, dancers and an electric pickle will be part of the student/faculty projects on display Saturday, Oct. 5 at the 19th Annual President’s Dinner to benefit CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). Hosted by the CSU Channel…
Oct. 5 — Oxnard Multicultural Festival to be held at Plaza Park
OXNARD — The Oxnard Multicultural Festival to be held from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in Plaza Park, 500 S. C St., Oxnard. Free admission and parking. Live bands, dance performances, food, international booths, arts & craft vendors.
Bilingual report: Oct. 5 — Wilderness Youth Project Play Day to be held in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Calling all families! Come enjoy a Saturday, OUTSIDE, with staff and friends of Wilderness Youth Project from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Oak Park, Santa Barbara. We will be hosting nature based activities to…
Oct. 6 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Art Kitchen/Science Studio: Salt’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Art Kitchen/Science Studio: Salt,” starting at 1p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. In Art Kitchen/Science Studio, Teaching Artists use works of art from the Museum’s collection as a starting point…
Oct. 6 — Create Your Own Creature at the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Halloween-Themed Free Family Day
SANTA PAULA — Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm! In addition to enjoying our current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the…