VENTURA — Ventura College announces the first annual Miriam and Henry Schwab Academy of Music – a highly intensive, three-week summer program of courses designed to develop & introduce chamber music & orchestral repertoire skills, attract advanced young artists and develop…
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July 11 — International Hot Sauce Competition, Cash Prize Cornhole Tournament: Old Boney Mountain Hot Summer Night Festival
THOUSAND OAKS — An International Hot Sauce Competition, a California Cornhole Association (CCA)-sanctioned tournament with cash prizes, unlimited craft beer, wine, spirits and food plus plenty of hot sauce tastings are all part of the Old Boney Mountain Hot Summer…
July 13 — Allied Artists Who Paint for a Cause to Exhibit at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — “We like to say we’re painting it forward,” says Timothy Kitz, a longtime member of the plein air painting club known as Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore. For Tim and all of the…
July 13 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Ted Nash: The Sound of Art’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Ted Nash: The Sound of Art” at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at the 1130 State St., Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara. As part of a two-week stay as SBMA…
July 13 — Mental Wellness Center to present 25th Annual Mental Health Arts Festival in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — The Mental Wellness Center (MWC) will host its 25th Annual Mental Health Arts Festival at De La Guerra Plaza on July 13, honoring the work of local artists living with mental illness and celebrating the power of…
July 13-14 — Channel Islands Harbor to Hold Fine Art Festival
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor will host its Fine Art Festival featuring fine arts and crafts 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., July 13-14, at the Harbor Landing, located at 2810 Harbor Blvd., at the corner of Channel Islands Blvd. The…
July 13 — Bring the kids! Bring la familia, vecinos y amigos! ‘Growing Up in La Colonia: Boomer memories from Oxnard’s barrio’ authors presentation coming to La Colonia!
OXNARD — As part of the Guest Speaker Series, Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Service Department is honored to announce a special book reading and signing event in La Colonia area of Oxnard by authors, Margo Porras and Sandra Porras. Their…
July 13 — Artist Talk Series Presents Richard Bruland and Bebop Records and Fine Art
CAMARILLO — The Artist Talk series at Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) will present contemporary artist Richard Bruland, Saturday, July 13, sharing personal stories about his practice and career, and how a lifelong interest in music led to his…
July 13 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Guided Meditation in Chris Kallmyer: Ensemble’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Guided Meditation in Chris Kallmyer: Ensemble” at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13 at the 1130 State St., Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara. Gael Belden, educator with UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research…
Through July 14 — James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America)
SANTA BARBARA — James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America) May 16 – July 14, 2019 Opening Reception: Thursday, May 16, 6 – 8 pm Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) is pleased to announce the upcoming…
July 14 — Channel Islands Harbor Presents Central Coast British Car Club Show
OXNARD — It’s a British car invasion. More than 140 British cars from the 1930s and up will be on display during the 29th Annual Central Coast British Car Club Show, celebrating 50 years of the Triumph TR6. The Car…
July 15 — FOXEN Wine Dinner at The Monarch at Montecito Inn
MONTECITO — Dick and Jenny will host a special evening at the Monarch at Montecito Inn, 1295 Coast Village Road, Montecito. Two seatings are available: 5:00 and 8:00pm. Monday, July 15. Chef Gavin Humes will be preparing an amazing menu…
July 17 — Ventura County Civic Alliance Announces 2019 State of the Region Report Launch
The State of the Region Report is an in-depth study of our county across 10 categories and is presented every two years. It is utilized by business, education and community leaders along with government officials, the public and the press…
July 19-20 — Kessler-Haak pouring @ CA Wine Festival in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — The 10th annual California Wine Festival will be held July 19-20, 2019 at Chase Palm Park, 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. This is CWF’s signature wine event. Thousands of wine lovers pour into Santa Barbara’s sun-splashed…
July 20 — Ventura County Genealogical Society to present Free Family History Mini-Seminar
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Genealogical Society will present a Free Family History Mini-Seminar on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at theCamarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010 PRESENTATIONS BY GENA PHILIBERT-ORTEGA: 1:00 P.M. “25 TIPS FOR RESEARCHING YOUR FEMALE ANCESTORS”…
July 21 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Art Kitchen/Science Studio: Today’s Special’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Art Kitchen/Science Studio: Today’s Special” at 3 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 21 at the 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. In Art Kitchen/Science Studio, SBMA Teaching Artists use works of…
July 20-21 — Colors by the Sea Summer Art Walk & Music Fest
PORT HUENEME — Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach located at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme is proud to present Colors by the Sea Art Walk and Music Fest Saturday July 20, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and…
July 26 — Oxnard Salsa Festival Friday Night Kick Off Concert Featuring Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo
OXNARD — To kick off a weekend of nonstop salsa and Latin entertainment, the Oxnard Salsa Festival will present a free general admission concert on Friday July 26 featuring legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo. Escovedo is known worldwide for his live…
July 27-28 — 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival
OXNARD — Groove to hot Latin sounds and indulge in spicy culinary flavors at the 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The festival, July 27 and 28, is a celebration of all things salsa–the food, music and dance. Festivities take place…
July 27 — Child-Free Afternoon For Parents While Kids Have Fun at Conejo Valley YMCA
THOUSAND OAKS — Parents can have a leisurely lunch, take in a movie or finish must-do projects at home while their kids have pizza, play games and make arts and crafts at the Conejo Valley YMCA, Saturday, July 27, from…
July 28 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Public Lecture: Artist Talk with Chris Kallmyer
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Public Lecture: Artist Talk with Chris Kallmyer” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at the 1130 State St., Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara. Learn about the artist’s distinctive and participatory…
July 29 — 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…
July 30 — Shalhoob Meat Company Launches New Beer Line with Can Cracking Celebration
SANTA BARBARA — Shalhoob Meat Company is proud to announce a new, delicious venture: Shalhoob Beer Company. To mark this new venture, a Can Cracking celebration featuring live music and FREE tri-tip sandwiches will be held at its first convenience store…
July 31 — ‘ANTX Coastal Trident Open House’ at Port of Hueneme
PORT HUENEME — The Advanced Naval Technology Exercise Open House will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 in Port Hueneme. The alignment of the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise with Coastal Trident 2019 is accomplished through…
Ventura College Foundation Announces Recipients of 32nd Annual Scholarship Awards
VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation presented scholarships to 140 students during its 32nd Annual Scholarship Awards luncheon and ceremony, Saturday, May 4 at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach. Ventura College students received $326,529 in scholarship funds. Some earned multiple…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Health Care Agency Poised to Close its Budget Shortfall
VENTURA — Bill Foley, the Director of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, announced several initiatives designed to improve its financial performance in the new fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2019. “The performance improvement initiatives include several strategies designed…
Carnegie Art Museum update for May 31 — June @ CAM … Don’t miss the June 7th Summer Exhibit Opening at Carnegie!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Don’t miss the June 7th Summer Exhibit Opening at Carnegie with the added bonus of a “great deals” art fund-raiser sale plus on the same night the artist Zara Feeney’s Special Showing of…
Assemblymember Limón Advances Legislation to Protect Consumers from High Cost Loans
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 539, the Fair Access to Credit Act, is headed to the Senate after garnering bipartisan support in the Assembly. AB 539 places an interest rate ceiling of 36% plus the Federal Funds Rate on installment loans…
Museum of Ventura County update for May 31 — Actual Reality Opens Saturday + Community Box Making and Free First Sunday!
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County this Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the opening reception of Actual Reality. This new exhibit, created by local artists Carlos Grasso and Peter Fox, examines the…
World ‘No Tobacco’ Day (May 31) Marks Kick Off of Local Smoke Free Campaign.
Local residents are invited and encouraged to join Ventura County Public Health to go smoke free on Friday, May 31st. VENTURA COUNTY — Every year, on May 31, World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed, encouraging 24-hour abstinence from all forms…
Registration Open for Simi Valley YMCA Before & After School Childcare
SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Family YMCA is accepting registrations for before and after school childcare for the 2019-20 school year. Childcare is for children in kindergarten through sixth grade in the Simi Valley Unified School District. Childcare is…
26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival Seeking Local Talent For Community Stage
OXNARD — Local performers have the opportunity to show off their talent at the 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. Festival organizers are accepting applications from dance groups, musicians and singers who would like to perform on the festival’s Community Stage…
300 Amazing People Leading Amazing Lives At Age 70, 80, 90 and Beyond
CAMARILLO — Meet The Amazings, a Facebook page that celebrates older people leading interesting and fulfilling lives, highlighted its 300th “Amazing” on May 27. The page features mostly those in their 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond from all walks of…
26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival Seeks Sponsors
OXNARD — Sponsorship applications are being accepted for the 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The festival attracts an estimated 35,000 attendees who love all things salsa–dance, music and food. The event is July 27 and 28 at Plaza Park, (Fifth…
VCCDC update for May 30 — 7th annual Homeownership Fair June 1 in Oxnard
Open New Doors this Saturday! Join us for VCCDC’s 7th Annual Homeownership Fair: “Opening New Doors”! Saturday, June 1st, 2019 from 11am to 3pm at 2231 Sturgis Road in Oxnard! This unique community-based event will provide local families with valuable…
Senate Approves Jackson Bill to Determine Cost of Shutting Down and Cleaning Up Oil & Gas Infrastructure
SACRAMENTO – As California moves towards a greener economy and grapples with the taxpayer costs of cleaning up facilities such as Platform Holly and the Greka offshore facility, the California State Senate approved State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara)’s legislation to…
EF Educational Homestay Programs: 25 More Beds Needed for Summer Program
VENTURA COUNTY – EF Educational Homestay Programs announced that 25 More Beds Needed for Summer Program. Volunteer families are asked to host international exchange students, ages 13-17, who are scheduled to arrive in the U.S. in June for a two-four week…
Animal Sculptures at Oxnard Plaza Park
OXNARD – City of Oxnard Public Works and Cultural and Community Services Departments, in cooperation with Squire Foundation, are proud to announce a temporary exhibition of four animal sculptures at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard, Fifth and B Streets. A…
Senate Approves Jackson Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk
SACRAMENTO — As California prepares for the next catastrophic wildfire season, legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to strengthen local planning requirements in high fire hazard areas and encourage local governments to pursue more fire-resistant and home hardening strategies in…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is Awarded a Grant from Let Them Play Foundation
AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) was recently awarded $12,500 from Let Them Play Foundation resulting from a fundraising event held by the Women in Corporate Growth (WCG), part of the Association for Corporate…
Santa Barbara Zoo employees win U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2018 Recovery Champion Award
SANTA BARBARA — Nine Santa Barbara Zoo employees received the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2018 Recovery Champion Award today. The award recognizes their collective work to advance the recovery of endangered and threatened species along the California coast. Every…
More than 500 Students With Disabilities to be Honored at Night to Remember Prom on May 31
A Night to Remember: A prom for students with disabilities (ages 12-25) in Ventura County. VENTURA – Mission Church hosted the eighth annual A Night to Remember (NTR), a free prom for students with disabilities, to be held at the…
As the Trump Administration Rolls Back Title IX Protections, Jackson Bill to Improve Investigations of Campus Sexual Assault Advances. See other news here
SACRAMENTO – As the Trump Administration seeks to roll back Title IX protections, the California State Senate today approved State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara)’s legislation to protect the civil rights of California college students by requiring schools to follow specific…
SBCC Finalizes Superintendent/President Screening Committee
SANTA BARBARA — On May 23, 2019, the Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees finalized the 17-member screening committee for the hiring of the new Superintendent/President. Three of the 17 members represent the community or noncredit programs while the…
CSUCI student body president graduates to state politics
CAMARILLO — Three days after making his last speech as the student government president at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI), Class of 2019 graduate Atticus Reyes accepted a fellowship that takes him to the halls of the California State Capitol. Reyes, 22,…
United Way of Ventura County update for May 23 — Creating lifechanging impacts
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, May is a month filled with community activity, from graduations and social gatherings to an array of community events. As we approach the end of our fiscal year on June…
Local YMCAs Host Summer Camp in Big Bear
VENTURA COUNTY — The three branches of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA are taking signups for their annual summer resident camp at Camp Oakes in Big Bear. Camp runs from July 6 through July 13. The YMCA camp is for…
Coast Village Plaza Fire Hose Flag Dedicated to First Responders to Thomas Fire and Debris Flow
SANTA BARBARA — As a prelude to Memorial Day and as a way to honor the first responders of the Thomas Fire and Mudslide, the businesses and merchants of 1187 Coast Village Road joined with Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF)…
Casa Pacifica Prepares for Biggest Fundraiser of the Year – The Award Winning Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival on June 2
CAMARILLO — Local nonprofit Casa Pacifica is gearing up for their biggest fundraiser of the year – their annual Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival. The Festival will be held on Sunday, June 2nd at CSU Channel Islands. Get your…
Debris Removal Crews, Operations Center to Suspend Operations during Memorial Day Weekend
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State contractors involved in debris removal operations related to the Woolsey and Hill fires will suspend operations from Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, to observe Memorial Day weekend, officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC)…
Senate Approves Jackson Bill to Close the Wage Gap with Data
SACRAMENTO — As the gender pay gap persists, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara)’s legislation to require California’s larger employers to report salary data to the state passed off the Senate Floor today on a 27 to 9 vote. The bill…
An important message from Carnegie Art Museum Cornerstones President — Other upcoming events
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Dear CAM Members, Donors, Artists, and Friends, Although the City of Oxnard must responsibly resolve a $9.2 million budget deficit projected for next fiscal year 2019-20, Carnegie Art Museum and its 501(c)3 nonprofit…
RISE Executive Director Retiring after 15 Years
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Jennifer (Jenny) Adams, Executive Director of RISE San Luis Obispo County, is retiring on June 28, 2019. She has worked in the field of gender-based violence for over 20 years, serving as Executive Director for…
CSUCI receives grant to support food program for students
CAMARILLO — Their earning power will increase once they receive their degrees, but while students are still attending CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI), they sometimes need help affording groceries. So, CSUCI launched the Basic Needs Program, which helps students with food…
Personal experiences from Vietnam veterans will take center stage on May 21 in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — Personal experiences from Vietnam veterans will take center stage inside the Pioneer Valley High School Performing Arts Center on May 21. More than 150 juniors who are taking U.S. History classes are expected to hear the presentation from…
Community Action Commission Presents Annual Champions Honor to Santa Ynez Chumash
Event Raised Close to $350,000 for Senior Meal Program. Art of Giving Back Fundraising Dinner and Presentation Featured Notable Fine Artist at Work SANTA BARBARA — At its annual awards dinner and presentation, Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC)…
Coast Village Plaza “Firehose” Flag Ceremony May 22; Honoring First Responders
SANTA BARBARA — As a prelude to Memorial Day and as a way to honor the first responders of the Thomas Fire and Mudslide, the businesses and merchants of 1187 Coast Village Road are joining with Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation…
New Online Sexual Harassment & Bullying Prevention Training Course From Employment Law Firm LightGabler
CENTRAL COAST — A new California law requires that companies with five or more employees provide two hours of supervisory training and one hour of staff training every two years on harassment, discrimination, bullying and retaliation. Companies must be in…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) update for May 20 — Artist Talk: James Benning on May 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Artist Talk: James Benning Thursday, May 23, 2019 5:30 pm Join us at MCASB this Thursday for a special evening with independent filmmaker and artist James Benning, who will speak about works on…
State Debris Removal Officials Urge Cyclists to Use Caution When Using Canyons Roads in Recent Burn Areas
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — As the rainy season in Southern California tapers off and more cyclists are using the roads, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas are urging cyclists in areas affected by last November’s Woolsey and Hill…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for May 20 — ‘The Art of Travel’ Starts Wednesday! Plus, Medallas de Oro and Kids’ Art Fest
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top moments from the past week: Last week was the kind of week that really makes our museum mantra – “art creates community” –…
Bilingual report: Ventura County adopts disaster recovery plan
VENTURA — The Board of Supervisors adopted a Disaster Recovery Plan at their April 30th meeting which will be incorporated into the County’s overall disaster plans to provide for an efficient recovery process following a major incident. The recovery plan…
Ayuda Para los Afectados por los Incendios Woolsey y Hill
OXNARD — El 805 UndocuFund proporciona Fondos Para Desastres para ayudar a las personas y familias indocumentadas que se han visto afectadas económicamente por la pérdida de sushogares, salarios y/o empleo debido a los recientes desastres naturales. Hay fondos disponibles para…
National Sexual Assault Experts Train Local Law Enforcement
SLO County Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and Victim Service Professionals to Receive Training from National Experts on Sexual Assault Response SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Over 150 law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, victim service providers and others attended a one-day training on…
City of Oxnard: Water Provided by City of Oxnard Is Clean and Safe
There are social media concerns about nitrate contamination in the drinking water in Oxnard. The problem is not in the City of Oxnard’s water supply. It is with the Vineyard Avenue Acres Mutual Water Company (VAAMWC). The water provided by…