SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for October 2018 Tuesday, October 23, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo Learn more about volunteer opportunities at CASA of SLO County by attending an Information Session – become an…
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Oct. 23 — Ventura County Community Development Corporation hosts free estate planning workshop
VENTURA COUNTY — Approximately 50% of Americans do NOT have a will or other estate plan. This can cause major emotional and financial burden for loved ones left behind. Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will host a free educational workshop…
Oct. 24 — Low-Income and Housing Assistance Event Open to All
SAN LUIS OBISPO — A one-stop-shop event connecting underrepresented groups to difficult-to-obtain benefits and services is being held in Paso Robles this month. The County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office and the County Department of Social Services are…
Through Oct. 24 — Food Forward Recovers Thousands Of Pounds Of Fresh Produce, Donates to Local Hunger Relief Organizations as part of Glean805
VENTURA COUNTY — Food Forward, a Regional Gleaning Organization Recovers Thousands Of Pounds Of Fresh Produce That Otherwise Would Go To Waste And In Turn, Donates This Abundance To Local Hunger Relief Organizations During Fall Campaign, Glean805: Harvest For The Hungry. Glean805…
Oct. 25 — League of Women Voters Announces Forum for the 25th Congressional District
SIMI VALLEY — League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization, will host a forum for Congressional candidates Steve Knight and Katie Hill. Knight and Hill are vying to represent California’s 25th Congressional District which covers most of Simi…
Oct. 25 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents ‘Sketching in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Artwill present “Sketching in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art.…
26 de octubre — Talleres de Carrera en Oxnard
Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 SPANISH Language Career Shops: Octubre 26 – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – El poder de CalJOBS – CalJOBS es un recurso en línea que se…
Oct. 26 — Ventura County Arts Council presents ‘Still At War — Chaos & Order’
VENTURA — Ventura County Arts Council Visual Arts Committee requests the pleasure of your company for the exhibit: “STILL AT WAR | CHAOS & ORDER” at the Atrium Gallery, Hall of Administration, Ventura County Government Center 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura…
Oct. 26 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center to present ‘The Hero Twins — A Mayan Story’
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center announces the upcoming events: THE HERO TWINS – A MAYAN STORY By Boxtales Theater Company Friday, October 26, 2018 at 10 am & 4:30 pm $3-$5 Grades K-6 Oxnard Performing Arts Center – 800…
Oct. 26 — Free Job & Career Workshops in October
Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 October 26– Job Search/Social Media – 8 a.m. – noon – This workshop provides common sense tactics to be more effective in finding employment when dealing…
Oct. 27 — Countywide Robotics Competition Coming to Ventura
VENTURA — The fun and excitement of student-built robots going head-to-head in competition comes to Ventura County on Saturday, October 27. The Ventura County Office of Education is sponsoring a VEX Robotics competition for middle and high school students from across…
Oct. 27 — Music Festival Rockstock Returns to Santa Barbara, Supports Rockshop Academy
SANTA BARBARA — After five long years, Rockstock is returning to Santa Barbara. Rockshop Academy, a nonprofit program for aspiring musicians from 10-17 years old in the Santa Barbara area, is bringing back their popular benefit concert and music festival…
Oct. 28 — Oceanview Pavilion presents LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
PORT HUENEME — Come and join us at the beautiful Oceanview Pavilion at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme, CA 93041, for the return of LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. This incredible television production and one of a kind FREEevent will be held Saturday October…
Oct. 28 — 29th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration at SBMA
Free Family Day on Sunday, October 28, 1 – 4 pm SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) presents a free family day in celebration of Día de los Muertos on Sunday, October 28, from 1 to 4 pm,…
Oct. 27-28 — AMERICA’S TEACHING ZOO Hosts its Annual “Boo at the Zoo” Festival at Moorpark College
MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host its annual “Boo at the Zoo” festival on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. This lively event will introduce guests to over 100 animals…
Through Oct. 30 — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association Hospice Volunteer Training
VENTURA COUNTY — Join Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association’s remarkable corps of volunteers–community heroes that give the gifts of time and compassion to patients and their families at the end of life. You will be provided with training to give you confidence…
Author, Kathleen Contreras Presents Her Book, ‘Harvesting Friends’ at Santa Paula Agriculture Museum on Sept. 16
SANTA PAULA — The Agriculture Museum will present local author, Kathleen Contreras’ book launch event Sunday, September 16th from 1:00-3:00 pm. Contreres’ book, Harvesting Friends, is a bilingual tale that teaches compassion, cooperation and companionship through gardening. The event is free to…
Santa Barbara City College Welcomes Two New Faculty — Dr. Jess Estrada, Darren Phillips
Dr. Jess Estrada, Chemistry Instructor Darren Phillips, DSPS Counselor Santa Barbara City College is pleased to welcome two new faculty members to the SBCC community: Dr. Jess Estrada, Chemistry Instructor, and Darren Phillips, Counselor, Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS).…
The Annex Food Hall and First 5 Ventura County Partner to Offer Storytime and Crafts for Monthly Kids Club
OXNARD — The Annex Food Hall invites friends and family to a morning of storytime and crafts in partnership with First 5 Ventura County and the Oxnard Public Library. Talk, Read, Sign – a program developed by First 5 California,…
Jackson Bill To Combat Sexual Harassment Heads to the Governor
Jackson bill closes loopholes in law that allow workplace sexual harassment to persist SACRAMENTO – Introduced in response to the #MeToo movement, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara)’s legislation to fight sexual harassment in the workplace passed off the Senate floor today…
‘Tools for School’ Event Brings Class Supplies to 400 Kids in Need
SANTA BARBARA — Thanks to a generous donation from the local branch of Union Bank, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) and its nonprofit affiliate 2nd Story Associates recently presented approximately 400 school-age children with backpacks…
Oak View children and families receive expanded classes and preschool scholarships, thanks to grants received by First 5 Ventura
VENTURA COUNTY — Oak View children and families are benefitting from a pair of grants received by First 5 Ventura County (F5VC). F5VC has been able to expand the number of Parent and Child Together (PACT) classes and preschool scholarships…
More than 1,000 Classes this Fall at SBCC School of Extended Learning
SANTA BARBARA — It all started in 1918 with 81 students enrolled in a citizenship and English as a Second Language Adult Education “evening program.” 100 years later, SBCC School of Extended Learning offers more than 1,000 tuition-free and fee-based…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Welcome Kids Back to School – Enrichment Classes are Offered
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley welcome local youth back to school by providing an excellent and safe place for kids to thrive, in addition to offering quality programs and enrichment classes to help build solid…
Santa Barbara Bowl Donates $112K to Local Charities from Benefit Concerts
Jack Johnson, Katy Perry, and Brad Paisley sold-out benefit concerts supported residents’ needs after the Thomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow. SANTA BARBARA – Santa Barbara Bowl announced today that it has donated all organizational net proceeds from three benefit…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Aug. 30
Click here for the entire e-newsletter “A Bundle of Hope and Dreams” ~ Rod Lathim Rod Lathim Elected Board President August 24th, 2018 Please follow the link below to view our most recent press release announcing Rod Lathim’s election…
Volunteers Needed for United Way Day of Caring Sept. 15
SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County’s (UWSBC) 27th Annual Day of Caring is coming Saturday Sept. 15 with more than 49 community projects for volunteers, including a special Montecito clean-up and rebuild. Individuals and teams can sign…
Bilingual commentary: Abuse in the Catholic Church
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 David Magallanes •…
State grant helps kids learn water sports and safety at CI Boating Center
CAMARILLO — Imagine kayaking out to the mouth of the Channel Islands harbor to watch the sun dip into the ocean, then paddling back in the dusk. Or learning to sail. Or paddleboard. Or earn your lifesaving certificate. All of these…
Registration open for Ventura County Education Summit on Nov. 26
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Ventura County Education Summit When Monday, November 26, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST Add to Calendar Where Ventura County Office of Education 5100 Adolfo Rd. Camarillo, CA 93012 Driving Directions…
Senator Jackson Bill to Help Montecito and other California Homeowners Recover Mudslide Losses Passes Senate, Heads to Governor
SACRAMENTO — Legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to help Montecito and other California homeowners whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by fire-induced mudslides, passed off the Senate floor today on a 27 to 12 vote and now heads to…
CSUCI Nursing Professor among 26 recognized by the California State University for innovation and leadership
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Associate Professor of Nursing Jaime Hannans, Ph.D., RN, is among 26 faculty members in the CSU system to be recognized for their distinct contributions to their individual campuses. Hannans is among those receiving a Faculty Innovation…
Jackson and Muratsuchi Bills to Block New Offshore Oil Head to the Governor
SACRAMENTO — Legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) andAssemblymember Al Muratsuchi (Torrance) to block the Trump Administration from expanding federal oil drilling off the California coast are headed to the Governor. The identical bills ensure that new pipelines and other new infrastructure needed…
Volunteer Opportunities Available at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County is seeking volunteers to assist with tours, events, and programs, which cover the diverse culture, art, history and interests of Ventura County. The Museum has openings at both the Ventura and Santa Paula…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Aug. 29
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS Gallery Talk: Local Clay Thursday, August 30, 2pm Ventura County sculptors Marianne McGrath and Cheryl Ann Thomas will give a joint talk and tour of their current…
New Building to be Named in Honor of Special Education Champion Mary Samples
CAMARILLO — A new building in Camarillo that will house educational programs for Ventura County students with special needs now has a name. The Ventura County Board of Education last night voted to name the building the Mary E. Samples Education Services…
Youth are Invited to Audition for “Broadway Show Choir” with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley
THOUSAND OAKS — Local youth in grades 4-8 are invited to audition for an upcoming performance with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley, “Broadway Show Choir”. Auditions will be held on Thursday, September 6 at 5:30 p.m. at…
Museum of Ventura County update for Aug. 29
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Opening Reception for At Table: The Business of Food and Community The Museum of Ventura County will host an opening reception,…
Innovative CSUCI course connecting students and museums evolves into a book
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) was in its first year – 2002 – when Professor of Art History Irina D. Costache, Ph.D., created an interdisciplinary class called “The Museum: Culture, Business & Education” in collaboration with CSUCI’s Business and Education faculty…
Assemblymember Irwin Bill to support LGBTQ aging signed by Governor Brown
SACRAMENTO – AB 2719, authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown last week. This new law adds sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to the definition of elderly communities to be given…
Registration is Now Underway for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley 2018 Basketball League
AGOURA HILLS — Registration is now underway for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s 2018 Basketball League. The Basketball League is open to ages 3-12 starting September 16 through November 4, 2018. The league takes place at the…
CSUCI’s Hank Lacayo Institute receives three grants to support student internships
CAMARILLO — A program designed to provide real-world work experience to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) students has received a total of $104,900 worth of grants from four different organizations. The Henry L. “Hank” Lacayo Institute for Workforce & Community Studies (HLI) received…
Charras Unidas in Somis is seeking donations for side saddle equestrian competition in Woodland, CA
SOMIS – Charras Unidas, a side saddle equestrian team is seeking donations for the upcoming National USA competition to obtain their pass to the Congreso Nacional in Mexico. The non-profit organization was founded in 2010. “Escaramuza Charras Unidas is a…
Guest commentary: The Oxnard Civil Gang Injunctions; the ‘Opt-Out’ Provision and the Community Input
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes 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. Armando Vazquez. By Armando Vazquez / Guest…
Update: Channel Island Harbor Water Quality
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard Channel Islands Response Team is monitoring the dissolved oxygen concentrations (and other parameters) at multiple locations along the Channel Islands Harbor on a weekly basis. Additionally, on August 6, the City deployed an automated remote…
Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Transportation Department Puts SB-1 to Work With County-Wide Projects Improving Safety and Extending Road Life
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) is celebrating critical sidewalk safety improvements and road repairs impacting students and pedestrians in Ventura County. Under a new Senate Bill (SB-1), spearheaded by VCPWA’s Transportation Department, both Camarillo Heights and…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Aug. 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM STUDIO GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION Vanessa Wallace-Gonzales Artifacts from a Butterfly’s Meconium Creating the sensation of discovering relics of the origins of mythic beings with abalone eyes and hidden depths. Friday, August 24 …
Bilingual commentary: Somber Days in America
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 David Magallanes •…
Casual Cajun Seafood Establishment Brings Unique Family Dining Concept to The Collection at RiverPark
OXNARD — Captain’s Cajun Boil, a casual seafood dining establishment that combines home-style boil options with distinctive Cajun flavors, is now open at The Collection at RiverPark. Brought to the California coast by owner and restauranteur Joe Zhou, foodies can…
Carpinteria Youth and GranVida Residents Connect Through Grandparent Buddy Program
GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care is excited to highlight their Grandparent Buddy Program in conjunction with Rincon High School CARPINTERIA — GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care is bridging the gap between the young and older generations through a…
CSUCI’s MVS School of Business & Economics awards scholarships, receives grant for ‘Teams Project’
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Martin V. Smith (MVS) School of Business & Economics opens the fall semester by celebrating four scholarship recipients and a grant from the Smith Foundation for the School’s “MVS Teams Project.” Freshmen Business majors Noeli…
United Way of Ventura County update for Aug. 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, In just three weeks, we’ll be celebrating our 14th Annual Spirit Awards at the Serra Padre Center in Camarillo. This will be a special evening recognizing the community and foundation…
Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center Announces New Lineup of Fall Classes
SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum is excited to announce its new schedule of art classes for fall 2018. Classes for children and adults are offered year-round at the Museum’s new Cole Creativity Center and the lineup of courses…
VCCDC offers disaster recovery grants for Thomas Fire victims
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC), a local non-profit community economic development organization, has created a disaster recovery assistance grant program for Ventura and Santa Barbara County residents who were affected by the Thomas Fire and/or Montecito Mudslides.…
Moorpark College Presents Distinguished Faculty Chair Award to Communications Professor Rolland Petrello
MOORPARK — Moorpark College’s Department Chair for Communications Studies and Media Arts, Professor Rolland Petrello, has been presented with the College’s 2018-19 Distinguished Faculty Chair Award. The honor was announced during the College’s Convocation held on Friday, August 17th. Established by…
2018 RISE Up Award Winners Announced. To be presented Sept. 9 at 4th Annual Wine Women & Shoes Event
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The RISE Up Awards recognize excellence in community service supporting RISE’s sexual abuse, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence programs; the 2018 RISE Up Award winners are District Attorney Dan Dow, Malani Anderson of Turley…
Jackson Bill to Teach Students How to Spot Fake News Heads to the Governor
SACRAMENTO – Legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to ensure students in California’s public schools learn how to assess media sources critically, and act ethically, responsibly, and safely online passed off the Senate Floor today on a 27 to 10 vote…
Bilingual report: Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Youth Summer Mural Program 2018 unveils a new community mural titled, ‘Tree of Life,’ in La Colonia area of Oxnard!
OXNARD — Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Department from La Colonia area is proud to announce the second installment of the Youth Summer Mural Program. The “Tree of Life” mural dedication ceremony took place at the parking lot behind the…
United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Funding Assists Easy Lift
SANTA BARBARA — Long before the storm hit Santa Barbara early January, Easy Lift drivers were already working around the clock helping residents, including the elderly, evacuate their homes. With the help of the Santa Barbara Office of Emergency Management,…
VCCF Awards $500,000 to Partnership Providing Help to Undocumented Immigrants Recovering from Thomas Fire and Mudslides
Grassroots partnership provides aid for those who don’t qualify for other programs CAMARILLO — With the full effects of the Thomas Fire’s devastation still emerging, the Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) has awarded a $500,000 grant to a community-based partnership…
Rebozo Festival announces 2019 grant application to open Sept. 1
$20,000 available in grant funding VENTURA COUNTY — Rebozo Festival, Inc., is pleased to announce that awards of up to $20,000 will be granted to qualified non-profit organizations that focus on the cultural, social and/or educational needs of the Ventura…
Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin’s District Director, Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios to Run for Ventura County Community College Trustee, Area 1
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Bilingual report: Ventura County achieves a Top 10 Digital County ranking for the fourth consecutive year
VENTURA — For the fourth consecutive year, the County of Ventura has been named as a Top Digital County by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties. The Digital Counties Survey identifies the best technology practices…
Bilingual commentary: A Father, a Daughter and Two Broken Hearts
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 David Magallanes •…
Guest commentary: Toward a real, effective, local, holistic and long-term youth intervention paradigm in Oxnard
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes 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. Armando Vazquez. Our troubled at-risk…