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Jan. 14 — MCASB to present: IN CONVERSATION | EXHIBITION MAKERS VOL. 5: CONTEMPORARY PAINTING

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara  to present IN CONVERSATION | EXHIBITION MAKERS VOL.5: CONTEMPORARY PAINTING, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. FREE How do artists, art collectors, curators, and audiences relate to…

Jan. 14 — Sexual Harassment & Bullying Prevention Training State-Mandated Courses From Employment Law Firm LightGabler

CAMARILLO — Employment law firm LightGabler is offering state-mandated sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention seminars on Tuesday January 14 for supervisors and Wednesday, January 15 for non-supervisory employees. Topics include prevention of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and abusive conduct (bullying)…

Jan. 15 — Speaker series at Channel Islands Maritime Museum

OXNARD — Interesting and captivating speakers are scheduled every third Wednesday at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. Refreshments are at 6:30 p.m., with the lectures at 7. Next Speaker is January 15 Paul Swanson – Pleasure Boat…

Jan. 16 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present: : THIRD THURSDAY STUDIO | ORIGAMI DECONSTRUCTED

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present THIRD THURSDAY STUDIO | ORIGAMI DECONSTRUCTED, 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. $15 | FREE for members Experience a different kind of drawing through touch! Manipulate…

Jan. 16 — SBMA presents ‘Writing in the Galleries’

Courtesy photo SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Writing in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as…

Jan. 16 — Free Career Planning Workshop for Job Seekers by LinkedIn Pro

Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association, LinkedIn® and Resume Scribes Present “ARE YOU READY?” SANTA BARBARA — Local college and graduate students, as well as seasoned employees all have one thing in common – they aspire to find meaningful work in their…

Jan. 17-19 — Renowned Film, Television and Literary Storytellers from Hollywood and Beyond To Speak at Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association’s Coming Home to Pacifica 2020 Alumni Weekend

Presentations and panel discussions by mythology, virtual reality, public relations, network and cable TV experts, book authors and major film studio writers are free and open to the public. SANTA BARBARA — A roster of exceptional storytellers, including Pacifica alumni, and…

Jan. 17 — Ventura County Public Works Agency Announces the Reopening of the Ojai Valley Bike Trail through the Casitas Springs Area

The Fresno Canyon Diversion Project construction work impacting the Ojai Valley Bike Trail is now complete – Ojai Valley Trail set to reopen late Friday afternoon, Jan. 17 VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Public Works Agency’s (VCPWA) Watershed Protection District (WPD)…

Bilingual report: Jan. 21 — Special Board of Supervisors Meeting to be held in Thousand Oaks

THOUSAND OAKS — On January 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors will hold a special evening meeting in the Thousand Oaks City Council Chambers at the Civic Arts Plaza/Scherr Forum, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.  This…

Jan. 22 — MCASB to present: Scholar Talk | MICHAEL IMWALLE: THE MUD THAT MADE THE CITY – ADOBE CONSTRUCTION IN SANTA BARBARA

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present SCHOLAR TALK | MICHAEL IMWALLE: THE MUD THAT MADE THE CITY – ADOBE CONSTRUCTION IN SANTA BARBARA, 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. FREE How…

Jan. 23 — SBMA presents ‘Sketching in the Galleries’

Courtesy photo. SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Sketching in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in…

Jan. 25 — SBMA, SBMNH, and SBHM participate on Museums Free-for-All with FREE admission

SoCal Museums Announces the 15th Annual MUSEUMS FREE-FOR-ALL Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History join over 40 Institutions offering FREE admission Saturday, January 25, 2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — SoCal Museums announces the 15th Annual Museums…

Jan. 27 — Ventura County Potters’ Guild to present Sculptured Porcelain and Slip Casting with Shelley Rogers Johnson and John Truer

VENTURA — The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is pleased to welcome Shelley Rogers Johnson and John Truer. Sculptured porcelain requires a multi step/multi skill process to bring an idea into fruition. Shelley Rogers Johnson and John Truer will take you through this process…

Jan. 29 — CSUCI hosts Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange for campus reading celebration

CAMARILLO — Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange will visit CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) on Wed., Jan. 29 for CSUCI’s annual Campus Reading Celebration. Orange will be discussing his New York Times bestseller “There There,” from 6 to 8 p.m. in the…

Jan. 30 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Thalea String Quartet

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present: “Thalea String Quartet,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara, Mary Craig Auditorium. The Thalea String Quartet brings together artists of Nigerian, Venezuelan, Japanese, and Canadian heritage. With repertoire as…

Jan. 31 — Simi Valley YMCA Preschool Tours

SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Family YMCA’s state licensed preschool is accepting enrollment applications for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 for its preschool program at Justin Early Learners Academy (2245 N. Justin Ave.) in Simi Valley. An open…

Feb. 1 — United Way of Ventura County’s 4th Annual GradNation Community Summit

United Way Will Gather Parents, Students, Educators, & Community Members to Explore Efforts to Raise Graduation Rates Through Parent Engagement VENTURA — United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) GradNation Summit held annually in South Oxnard is designed to prepare parents and…

February — Free Job & Career Workshops

Location: America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 February 5 and 19 – Social Media, 10:00 a.m. – noon – Social media is everywhere. It is not just for entertainment or a way to stay connected…

Feb. 1 — Ira The Lion Celebrates His 6th Birthday

MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo (ATZ) at Moorpark College invites the community to celebrate Ira the Lion’s 6th birthday on Feb. 1. The day of festivities includes Ira unwrapping edible gifts made by his student trainers and guests singing “Happy…

Feb. 3 — Oxnard Public Library Library to present ‘Music of the West — African Kora Comes to Oxnard’

OXNARD — The Oxnard Public Library is pleased to host Sean Gaskell on Monday, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. at the Main Library (251 S. A St., Oxnard) in celebration of African American Heritage Month. Gaskell will perform music and…

Feb. 5 — MCASB TO PRESENT: SCHOLAR TALK | WILLIAM D. HYDER: EARTH’S PIGMENTS – NATURE’S PALETTE

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara  to present SCHOLAR TALK | WILLIAM D. HYDER: EARTH’S PIGMENTS – NATURE’S PALETTE, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. FREE What makes red, white, and black so special? What…

Feb. 6 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Art Matters Lecture Michelangelo: Burning Inspiration’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Art Matters Lecture Michelangelo: Burning Inspiration — Julian Brooks, Senior Curator of Drawing, J. Paul Getty Museum,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at 1130 State St. Santa Barbara, Mary Craig…

Feb. 6 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present an Evening of Art and Music on 1st Thursday

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: an Evening of Art and Music from 5 to 8 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 6, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Pop-Up Opera — In February, Opera Santa Barbara returns to perform selections in honor of Black…

Feb. 6 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present “Curated Cocktails | DJ Lady Flash”

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara  to present CURATED COCKTAILS, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. DJ Lady Flash Contemporary art. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. Enjoy Curated Cocktails at MCASB inspired…

Feb. 9 — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood at Oceanview Pavillion

PORT HUENEME — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will be presented with doors opening at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach at 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme.. FREE ADMISSION Visit www.hollywoodwrestling.com for…

Feb. 11 – Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present “UNPLUGGED | Mindfulness Meditations”

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present “UNPLUGGED | Mindfulness Meditations” 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. To meditate is to be in the present moment, which is similar to…

Feb. 11 — CSUCI welcomes Lunar New Year with a celebration of cultures from the other side of the world

CAMARILLO — The Chinese Year of the Rat should be a year of success and abundance, according to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) History Lecturer P. Scott Corbett, Ph.D., who has taught in China and teaches Chinese history. “It’s supposed to be…

Feb. 11 — OC LIVE — Inspiring Reflections: A Conversation with Emmy Award-winning Actor Obba Babatundé

Inspiring Reflections: A Conversation with Obba Babatundé February 11 @ 6 PM Oxnard College Performing Arts Building Join host Alton J. Patton, III for an empowering interview with legendary entertainer and humanitarian Obba Babatundé. The Emmy Award-winning actor, director, and musician shares…

Feb. 12 — MCASB to present: SCIENCE TALK | SCOTT M. HASKINS: SAVING AND RESTORING CONTEMPORARY PAINTINGS

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara  to present SCIENCE TALK | SCOTT M. HASKINS: SAVING AND RESTORING CONTEMPORARY PAINTINGS, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. FREE What are the materials and methods of contemporary…

Starting Feb. 12 — Free Weekly Chair Yoga and Tai Chi Classes Through Conejo Valley YMCA and Lakeside Community Healthcare

THOUSAND OAKS — Free chair yoga and Tai Chi classes are starting in February through a joint partnership of the Conejo Valley YMCA and Regal and Lakeside Medical Groups. Classes will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Lakeside Community…

Feb. 13 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present “contemporary art UNLOCKED”

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, to present “contemporary art UNLOCKED” 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 (book here), 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. $10 or Free for Members How do you “read” art? Learn to look closely…

Feb. 14 — Santa Barbara Go Red for Women Luncheon in support of women’s heart health

SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association’s Santa Barbara County Go Red for Women Luncheon will take place this Friday, February 14th at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. More than 500 community and business leaders are anticipated to attend…

Feb. 15-16 — Art Come Alive at the Maritime

OXNARD — Art Comes Alive brings Maritime models and paintings to life with the help of live characters. Visitors have the unique opportunity to interact and speak with characters from many ages of Maritime history. Join the Channel Islands Maritime Museum…

Through Feb. 16 — Empathy: Beneath the Surface

THOUSAND OAKS — In November of 2018, the Conejo Valley region was left reeling from two back-to-back calamities: a deadly mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill on November 7, followed by the devastating Woolsey wildfire on November 8.…

Bilingual report: Feb. 18 — Ventura County Health Care Agency Announces Santa Clara Valley Town Hall Meetings

WHAT: The Ventura County Health Care Agency is hosting two separate Town Halls in the cities of Fillmore and Santa Paula to engage residents of the Santa Clara Valley in a discussion about the Santa Paula Hospital and health care…

Bilingual report: Feb. 18 — Immigration Forum: ‘Know Your Rights’ to be held in Oxnard

Click here for the entire e-newsletter OXNARD — The Immigration Forum: “Know Your Rights” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Revive Community Chuch, 2680  Alvardo St., Oxnard. Networking  begins at 6:30 a.m.with the forum beginning at 7:30…

Feb. 19 — Marine Biologist and Naturalist Holly Lohuis to Speak at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum Speaker Series

OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is proud to welcome Marine Biologist and Naturalist Holly Lohuis to its 2020 Speaker Series on Wednesday, February 19th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. She will be speaking on “Embracing Change Through Ocean…

Feb. 21, 22, 23 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ presents Los Utrera – Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Los Utrera – Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico. Son Jarocho came about through the meeting of three worlds – Spanish, African and Indigenous – and along with the Fandango it is…

Through Feb. 22 — Simi YMCA Winter Swim Sessions

SIMI VALLEY — Winter swim lessons help prepare young swimmers for pool time when the weather warms in spring and summer. Winter swim sessions at the Simi Valley Family YMCA (3200 Cochran St., Simi Valley)  through February 22. Swim classes…

22 de febrero — Taller Sobre el Bienestar Emocional y Salud Mental (Conexión Con Mis Compañeras)

OXNARD — El programa Conexión Con Mis Compañeras, por parte de la organización MICOP (Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project), quiere invitar a la comunidad Latina/Indígena al taller “Mujeres Y Nuestro Bienestar Emocional”. En el taller las personas aprenderán sobre la salud…