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More than 700 new freshman will receive an early welcome, information about Pioneer Valley High School

SANTA MARIA — More than 700 new freshman will receive an early welcome and information about Pioneer Valley High School on Wednesday, August 7. The 11th annual “Link Crew”, which starts at 8 a.m. and wraps up at noon, involves 150…

Community Environmental Council Welcomes New Members to Board, President’s Council, Staff, and Intern Program

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Established green architect, corporate marketing expert, and passionate environmental advocates work to increase local climate resilience. August 1, 2019, SANTA BARBARA, CA—The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is honored to announce a new Board member,…

CSUCI accepting spring 2020 applications

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…

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…

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. 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. 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. 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 — 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…

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 — 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 — 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…

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…