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POSTPONED — April 2 — SBCC Faculty Lecture ‘Redefining Deaf: From Myths and Misconceptions to Identity’
CANCELED — April 3, 4, 5 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ presents LADAMA – Four women, four countries – cumbia and more!
May 10 — VIRTUAL Westlake Village Symphony Concert
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Our good friends Travis Welton and Maria Solorzano at The Stonehaus at the Westlake Village Inn have generously offered a discount for all participating in our FREE ONLINE CONCERT this Sunday on Mother’s Day — Get the…
April 13 — Zoom meeting for Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING! Monday, April 13, 2020 @ 6:30pm only on ZOOM Justine Fischer on the Census; Bob Engler on the City’s response to the pandemic Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Democrats, The last month has been a blur: the elections,…
CANCELED — 14 de abril — Paso Robles Youth Arts presentar Taleres de Campamentos de Primavera para ninos!
CANCELED — April 17 — 6th Annual Cooking Up Dreams to benefit Family Service Agency
CANCELED — April 18, 19 — 46th Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show
CONEJO VALLEY — Homeowners who are planning spring and summer projects around their house can talk with professionals for ideas and advice at the 46th Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show. Celebrating 25 years (shows are held twice a year), the…
CANCELED — April 18 — Community Environmental Council Announces 2020 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival—the 50th Anniversary of ‘Earth Day’
EVENTS CANCELED THROUGH APRIL 20 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art announces upcoming exhibits
UPDATE: In light of the recent developments with the COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County and in accordance with the CDC and State of California, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art has made the decision to close to the public from Monday,…
CANCELED — 24 de abril — Tiendas de carreras de idiomas en español gratuitas
America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Fl., Oxnard 805-204-5171 Abril 24 – Tecnicas para la Busqueda de Trabajo – 8:30 – 10:00. Está diseñada para personas que estan buscando empleo. Los temas incluyen donde y como buscar empleo,…
VITURALLY — Through April 29 — Cal Lutheran’s School of Management hosting 2020 Annual New Venture Fair, PRiME Competitions
Click here for the entire e-newsletter We’re Going Virtual! Cal Lutheran’s School of Management is hosting its 2020 Annual New Venture Fair and PRiME Competitions virtually. Students participating in NVF and/or PRiME have developed innovative solutions to various challenges and have been working on…
Through April 29 — Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County Expands Mental Health First Aid Trainings to Lompoc, Santa Maria
Parents, Teachers, Others Urged to ‘Be The Difference’ CENTRAL COAST — Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County, Mental Wellness Center, and the Youthwell Coalition have partnered to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings that gives adults who work with…
CANCELED — Through May 2 — Carnegie Art Museum, Studio Gallery (CAM Studio Gallery) presents Retrograde, a group exhibition curated by Zära Monet Feeney
POSTPONED — May 8 — Women United Luncheon – Power of the Purse
UPDATE: Dear United Way of Ventura County Supporters –
Due to the recent developments with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Women United Luncheon scheduled for May 8, 2020 has been postponed. We look forward to updating you on future plans soon.
Thank you to all of our generous supporters and community partners.
For support and more information on COVID-19, please visit http://211.org/services/covid19
If you have time to volunteer, the UWVC is actively recruiting community members for the 2-1-1 Volunteer Corps. To sign up or learn more, visit www.volunteerventuracounty.org
To make a donation, visit https://vcunitedway.org/donate/
May 8 — Women United 4th Annual Luncheon Tickets on Sale Now!
CANCELED — Through May 10 — 64th Annual Conejo Valley Days
CANCELED — May 16-17 — Have A Berry Blast At The 37th Annual California Strawberry Festival
May 27 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara presenting Genevieve Gaignard Online Workshops
Join us for a 3-part online workshop with artist Genevieve Gaignard. As the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Artist’s Laboratory Artist in Residence Genevieve will discuss her origin story, her artistic practice, and how she has navigated the Los Angeles art scene.
May 27 — EDC — Rebuilding Your Business For Profit During Disruption Webinar
Join us for this free webinar to discuss how
to rebuild your business and design it for profit during moments of disruption at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I4WScNcCTN2sN6PwruSFsA
May 28 — EDC to present ‘Business Restructure or Closure?’ Free Webinar
Join us for a free webinar and discussion around business restructure and navigating options around the closure at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SKsNCiTnSZi9AKCoFkZAWg
June 6 — Studio Channel Islands Presents Virtual Collector’s Choice Event
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Arts Center (SCIART), a non-profit dedicated to bringing together art, artists and community, will be hosting its 2020 Collector’s Choice event as a live stream, from 6 to 9 p.m., June 6. The popular annual…
June 10 — Virtual Community Forum — Addressing Our Climate Emergency During a Pandemic
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Addressing Our Climate Emergency During a Pandemic Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:00pm-6:00pm Virtual Community Forum on climate change hosted by the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara SANTA BARBARA, CA – The…
June 12 — CLU School of Management to present Forward Together Webinar Series — ‘Leadership and Innovation in Crisis’
History has shown that crisis creates opportunity for innovation. In this session, Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning Larry Clark and Mary Anne Amato will share insights into four key shifts that occur in times of crisis that foster the conditions for new thinking and doing. They will also share Harvard’s research on key ways that leaders can maintain the effect of these shifts beyond a crisis so an innovation mindset becomes embedded in the culture of their organizations. The session will have a brief 25-minute presentation followed by open Q&A.
CANCELED — June 14 — Rotary Club of Ojai-West presents The 34th Annual Ojai Wine Festival
OJAI — For 34 years, the Ojai Wine Festival has served as the primary non-profit fundraising effort of the Rotary Club of Ojai-West Foundation and its numerous philanthropic endeavors. From the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to Girl’s Empowerment Workshops, proceeds…
June 22 — CLU School of Management to present ‘Forward Together Webinar Series’
On behalf of the School of Management (SOM), we extend our heartfelt wishes for health and safety to you and your families. Social distancing has transformed lives, work and higher education, and while many are feeling isolated and overwhelmed, the SOM community is alive with great strength and resilience. We continue to bring our community together and invite you to join with us through our virtual events. May our community continue to stay strong as we move FORWARD TOGETHER!
June 23 — Free LightGabler Employment Law Webinar: “Avoiding Common Employment Law Mistakes as You Ramp Up or Reopen”
Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting a free webinar, “Employer Heartburn–Avoiding Common Employment Law Mistakes as You Ramp Up or Reopen.” The webinar will be held twice, Wednesday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 23.
In this informative seminar for employers, supervisors and human resource professionals, employment law attorney Jonathan Fraser Light will discuss how to bring businesses back to normal and in compliance with the ever-changing employment laws, including those stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Light will offer tips on multiple areas that require scrutiny to help bring back a business in a lawful and organized manner.
July 7 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present free virtual Parallel Stories experience featuring Santa Barbara resident and Museum literary partner Sameer Pandya and his debut novel Members Only
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is pleased to present a free virtual Parallel Stories experience featuring Santa Barbara resident and Museum literary partner Sameer Pandya and his debut novel Members Only at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Connect via Zoom for a reading and conversation between Pandya and the novelist Ivy Pochoda as they discuss this irreverent, tense, and sly novel that The New York Times Book Review recently said is as “witty as it is woeful.”
July 11 — Old Boney Mountain Hot Summer Night Festival Goes Virtual; Winners of International Hot Sauce Competition
The third annual Old Boney Mountain Hot Summer Night festival will have a virtual twist this year as it takes place Saturday, July 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on YouTube and Facebook Live. The festival will be part live, part recorded. Winners of the third annual International Hot Sauce Competition will be announced along with the results of the “People’s Choice World’s Favorite Hot Sauce” “People’s Choice World’s Favorite BBQ Sauce” and “People’s Choice World’s Favorite Label” contests. The festival net proceeds go to benefit Rotary charities, first responders and the Grossman Burn Foundation for its care of burn survivors.
July 14 — Free Webinar: How to Mitigate Risk due to COVID19 and Return-to-Work Strategies with Attorney Nicole Kamm
Join us on July 14th at noon for a free webinar with Nicole Kamm, attorney and human resources expert. Nicole will present strategies on how to mitigate risk and return-to-work strategies for employers and employees impacted by Covid19. This webinar will include a live Q & A and will be recorded.
July 15 — UCSB Arts & Lectures will present a free showing of ‘A League of Their Own’
UCSB Arts & Lectures will present “A League of Their Own” at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 at the West Wind Drive-In, 907 S Kellogg Ave #3833, Goleta,
Through July 24 — Young Writers Camp Announces Free Online Offerings for 4th-12th Graders
The Young Writers Camp – a nonprofit program of the South Coast Writing Project at UCSB – announced plans to continue camp services this Summer through online offerings.
In support of families facing COVID-related challenges, there is no cost to register for Young Writers Camp Online. For families able to make a donation, contributions made will go to compensate our teachers for their valuable time. If you are interested in donating, please contact us at scwripywc@gmail.com.
CANCELED — July 25-26 — 27th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival
UPDATED: The 27th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, slated for July 25 and 26 in Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. The festival will not be rescheduled for 2020.
July 28 — Free LightGabler Employment Law Webinar: ’33 Non-COVID Leave of Absence Scenarios and How to Handle Them’
Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting a free webinar, “33 Non-COVID Leave of Absence Scenarios and How to Handle Them.” The webinar will be held Tuesday, July 28.
July 29 — UCSB Arts & Lectures will present free showings of ’42’ and ‘A Field of Dreams’
UCSB Arts & Lectures will present “42″ and “A Field of Dreams” at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 at the West Wind Drive-In, 907 S Kellogg Ave #3833, Goleta. FREE.
Through July 31 — Registration is now open for South Coast Writing Project’s ‘Young Writers Camp Online’
Registration is now open for South Coast Writing Project’s ‘Young Writers Camp Online’ July 20-31 on Zoom.
The Camps run at various dates and times through July; see individual descriptions below
SCWP is an education non-profit out of UCSB that’s been holding youth writing camps since 1993. This year we are taking our camps online and making them donation-only to support during COVID
Aug. 1 — Entertainers Come Together for First-ever Drive-in Comedy Show Oxnard Performing Arts Center to host socially-distanced entertainment, food and music
The Canyon Club Agoura Hills & the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club have joined forces during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring their audiences a new form of entertainment. The new event, Parked Car Comedy, features comedians, live music, food and drinks, all from the safety & comfort of your car.
The event will be Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Gates open at 6 p.m. with comedians performing from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance or at the door until sold out.
Aug. 3 — COVID-19 Logrando bienestar webinar
I hope all of you are fine. As you know in some areas in our county several families have been affected by COVID-19, some of these families have called Logrando to look for more information and support, for this reason, our program Logrando Bienestar will do a webinar with the participation of Dr. Alejandro Andrade from VCMC.
Dr. Andrade will provide information in Spanish about COVID19 and he will be answering questions that parents could have and I will be providing information about Logrando Bienestar and Mental Health services available.
Aug. 6 — Santa Barbara resident Barbara Greenleaf to hold virtual book launch party for ‘Parents of Adult Children: You Are Not Alone’
Santa Barbara resident Barbara Greenleaf will hold avirtual book launch party for “Parents of Adult Children: You Are Not Alone,” at 11 a.m. (PST) Thursday, Aug. 6 at https://bit.ly/2ZWNd6j
Aug. 5 — UCSB Arts & Lectures will present a free showing of ‘Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable’
GOLETA — UCSB Arts & Lectures will present “Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable” at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the West Wind Drive-In, 907 S Kellogg Ave #3833, Goleta. FREE.
Aug. 12 — (Rescheduled) CLU School of Management Forward Together Webinar Series — Managing the Unimaginable: Crisis as an Opportunity with Kelly Kimball of Vitu
In this webinar, Kelly Kimball, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Vitu will share some perspectives on how managing the unimaginable can turn a crisis into an opportunity. The webinar will be informative, insightful and will offer participants a new perspective, from an experienced entrepreneur, leader and visionary. The session will have a brief 25-minute presentation followed by open Q&A.
Aug. 12 — UCSB Arts & Lectures will present a free showing of ‘Pele: Birth of a Legend’
UCSB Arts & Lectures will present “Pele: Birth of a Legend” at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the West Wind Drive-In, 907 S Kellogg Ave #3833, Goleta. FREE.
Aug. 16 — Virtual Workshop on Youth Culture and Gang Activity Offers Parents Information, Recommendations, Resources
Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County is hosting a virtual workshop, Youth Culture and Gang Activity in Lompoc, to help parents understand more about gangs in the Lompoc community and what they can do if they suspect their child is involved with one. Workshops in English and Spanish will take place via Zoom on Sunday, August 16 from 3 to 4 p.m. (English) and 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. (Spanish).
Aug. 19 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum online Speaker Series to feature Steve Lund – “Japanese Submarines Attack America’s West Coast During WWII”
Interesting and captivating speakers are usually scheduled every third Wednesday at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. But due to Covid-19 the series has gone online. The next speaker is scheduled for August 19 – Steve Lund – “Japanese Submarines Attack America’s West Coast During WWII,” at 7:00 PM.
Aug. 19 — UCSB Arts & Lectures will present a free showing of ‘Friday Night Lights’
UCSB Arts & Lectures will present “Friday Night Lights” at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the West Wind Drive-In, 907 S Kellogg Ave #3833, Goleta. FREE.
Aug. 19 — Teatro de las Américas presents on Zoom “Platicas on Wednesdays with IVONNE COLL of ‘Jane, the Virgin’ “
Teatro de las Américas presents on Zoom “Platicas on Wednesdays with IVONNE COLL of ‘Jane, the Virgin’ at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Aug. 23 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Free Parallel Stories lecture with Pulitzer Prize-Winning author Hisham Matar
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present FREE Free Parallel Stories lecture with Pulitzer Prize-Winning author Hisham Matar at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.
Aug. 26 — Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote at Vision 2020 Ventura County’s Toast to Tenacity
August 26, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution acknowledging women’s right to vote. Vision 2020 Ventura County invites community members to celebrate, participate and learn about the centennial at a family-friendly, non-partisan virtual event on National Women’s Equality Day, August 26 from 4pm to 6pm. The free event will include performances by the passion players, presentations, videos and the Museum of Ventura County’s virtual tour of its new curated exhibit “The 19th: Votes for Women”. For event details and to register, visit www.facebook.com/Vision2020VC
Aug. 26 — County Hosts Virtual Community Meeting to Discuss Housing Element Update
On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, the County of Ventura Planning Division will conduct a virtual community meeting to discuss the 2021-2029 County of Ventura Housing Element update. The Housing Element is a planning document that identifies the housing conditions and needs and establishes goals, policies and programs that will be the foundation for the County’s housing strategy for unincorporated areas through 2029.
Aug. 26 — UCSB Arts & Lectures will present free showings of ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ at West Wind Drive-In in Goleta
UCSB Arts & Lectures will present “Bend it Like Beckham” at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at the West Wind Drive-In, 907 S Kellogg Ave #3833, Goleta. FREE.