CARINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will host its annual “Women of Inspiration” luncheon on Monday, April 3, welcoming Erica Ford, CEO and founder of LIFE Camp, Inc., who will serve as the keynote speaker. Ford’s motivation to make a…
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May 1 — Women & What We Love: An Evening of Friendship and Fundraising
OXNARD — Benefiting the children of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, “Women & What We Love” is a unique fundraising event taking place 5-8 p.m., May 1 at Waterside Restaurant and Wine Bar, 3500…
April 6 — Brain Candy Live! at the Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — 35 Concerts is thrilled to announce the new live show BRAIN CANDY LIVE!, starring Adam Savage, editor-in-chief of Tested.com and former co-host of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series “MythBusters,” and Michael Stevens, creator of award-winning YouTube Channel “Vsauce,”…
YCE, Inc. rolls out the “green carpet” to over 300 guests for “Dream Big” movie premiere on Feb. 26
VENTURA — Ventura-based YCE, Inc. a woman-owned engineering and surveying firm, hosted the local premiere of Dream Big – Engineering Our World at the Collection’s Century Riverpark 16 theater on Feb. 26. Over 300 enthusiastic guests were greeted by YCE, Inc. owner Marta…
April 13 — Poet Laureate Richard Blanco to speak at Ventura College
VENTURA — Diversity in Culture Festival Featured Presentation: Poet Laureate Richard Blanco, Thursday, April 13 at 1pm in the Ventura College Applied Science Center, Room 150. Seating is limited, free admission, please reserve your tickets on EventBrite. Richard Blanco, the fifth Inaugural poet of…
April 9 — CAUSE Action Fund Leadership Reception to be held in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — The CAUSE Action Fund Leadership Reception will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m.Sunday, April 9 at the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. The event will honor Dr. Greg Freeland and Sharon Hoshida.…
Ventura Family YMCA Youth & Government Delegates Return from Training & Elections Conference in Fresno
VENTURA — The Channel Islands YMCA Youth & Government delegation joined more than 3,500 youth from across the state in Fresno for their second Training & Elections conference held Jan. 14-16 at the Fresno Convention Center. Twenty-four teens with the…
April 4 — CSUCI to be bathed in blue in honor of “Light it Up Blue” Global Autism Awareness
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) sophomore Samuel Capozzi doesn’t speak in the traditional sense, but his is the voice of many with autism. Capozzi, 21, will be one of the students with autism who will address the crowd at CSUCI’s 6thAnnual…
Through April 2 — LA artists share personal stories with sculpture and photography in art exhibit at CSUCI
CAMARILLO — The work of Los Angeles artists Lesley Krane and Cecilia Z. Miguez will be on display from March 1 through April 2 at the John Spoor Broome Library Gallery on the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) campus. The opening reception of…
April 2 is Free First Sunday at the Museum of Ventura County & the Agriculture Museum
VENTURA COUNTY — The first Sunday of every month is free admission at The Museum of Ventura County and The Agriculture Museum, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free First Sunday, April 2, features a nature-themed Earth Day celebration, including…
April 3 — With “Eat Local” Focus, Pioneering Community Magazine Organization with Editions Across North America Celebrates 15 Years Edible Ojai & Ventura County Marks Milestone Anniversary
VENTURA COUNTY — Regional magazine Edible Ojai & Ventura County, part of Edible Communities–the James Beard Foundation award-winning family of 100 locally owned and licensed food magazines—is celebrating its 15th anniversary this spring. It’s a milestone shared by its parent…
April 13 — Gallery Talk: The Art of Self-Expression with Seana-Marie Sesma
SANTA PAULA — During a gallery talk on Thursday, April 13, 2017, Santa Paula Art Museum docent Seana-Marie Sesma will share her personal discovery of community and art at the annual “Burning Man” event. The talk begins at 3:00 p.m. Burning…
Bilingual report: Ventura County’s Indigenous Language Radio Station Launches on FM
OXNARD — The Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) is thrilled to announce that our indigenous language radio station, Radio Indigena, can now be reached on your FM dial. After three years of careful preparation, training, and initial internet broadcasting, Radio Indigena…
April 9 — Museum of Ventura County Launches New Monthly Series, La Vida Local—Leadership Perspectives
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County is launching a new monthly discussion series, La Vida Local—Leadership Perspectives, featuring moderated conversations with Ventura County leaders sharing their vision for the future. The first event takes place 1–2:30 p.m., April 9,…
April 4 — Ben & Jerry’s at The Collection at RiverPark Serves Fans Fun Flavors and Free Ice Cream
OXNARD — Ben & Jerry’s fans can mark April 4th on their calendars as the 2017 Ben & Jerry-est day of the year: Free Cone Day! For the past 38 years, Ben & Jerry’s has opened Scoop Shops to dish…
May 5 — 6th annual 5K Walk for Mental Wellness Aims to Stomp Out Stigma
SANTA BARBARA — The Mental Wellness Center will kick off Mental Health Month in May with its 6th Annual 5K Walk for Mental Wellness on Friday, May 5th at East Beach Bathhouse. All community members are invited to join the nonprofit’s…
May 5 — Reservations being accepted for 28th annual El Concilio Family Services’ Latino Leadership Awards
OXNARD — Reservations are being accepted for 28th annual El Concilio Family Services’ Latino Leadership Awards from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 5 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. The 2017 Honorees are: Cesar Morales,Ed.D. Javier…
April 15 — Chicana/o Studies Summit of Ventura County to be held at Oxnard College
OXNARD — Connecting the Community to the University with Self Determination SATURDAY APRIL 15th 9 am-5 pm OXNARD COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING Lunch Provided! Keynote Speaker at 11:15 am: Dr. Irene Vasquez, Chicana/o Studies, University of New Mexico Cultural Pachanga Reception at…
Continuing — Rare images of Ventura County history on display at CSUCI
Historic “voices” section in the show will be in the form of a video of Ventura County’s “braceros,” a term to describe Mexican laborers who worked in the fields on a seasonal basis CAMARILLO — Ladies in feathered hats boarding the…
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation Welcomes Joseph S. Hardin. Jr. as New Board Member
CENTRAL COAST — Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) welcomes Joseph S. Hardin, Jr. to the Board of Directors. Hardin brings many years of leadership experience in the military, corporate America and nonprofit organizations. Hardin graduated from the United States Military Academy…
Lompoc Family YMCA Kicks Off 2017 Annual Campaign
LOMPOC – The Lompoc Family YMCA on Feb. 15 kicked off its Annual Campaign, which brings together staff, board members and volunteers to raise funds to provide scholarships that will enable the Y to “Build a Better Lompoc.” The Lompoc Family…
April 12 — Story of Local Doughboy Will Come to Life at WWI Luncheon Hosted by Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation and Channel City Club
Re-enactor Damian Stellabott depicting Pvt. John Thomas Hall. The account of John Thomas Hall – one of at least 61 men from Santa Barbara County who died during World War I – will be retold on April 12 at a…
Stuart C Gildred Family YMCA Kicks Off 2017 Annual Campaign
Funds raised allow families and individuals in need to access life-changing Y programs SANTA YNEZ — The Stuart C Gildred Family YMCA launched its Annual Campaign on Feb. 1, 2017. The Y hosted a kickoff event that featured inspirtational testimonails from…
April 13 — Half Full or Half Empty: Managing Water Conflicts and Encouraging Collaboration
VENTURA — Thanks to recent rains, many are tempted to think the drought is over. Learn the opinions of three local water experts as they share their insight at Half Full or Half Empty: Managing Water Conflicts and Encouraging Collaboration, 5:30–7:30…
April 12 — “Over There – WWI 100 Years On”
“Over There – WWI 100 Years On” Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation & The Channel City Club The Channel City Club, in collaboration with the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation, presents “Over There – WWI 100 Years On,” a luncheon commemorating the…
April 8 — ‘Selenamos – A Selena Quintanilla Tribute Band’ to perform in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — “Selenamos – A Selena Quintanilla Tribute Band” will perform Saturday, April 8 at Del Pueblo Cafe, 5134 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara. Selenamos, anyone? What happens when you turn the late, iconic Mexican-American cumbia goddess, Selena into a verb?…
Ken Gruendyke to Chair Stuart G. Gildred Family YMCA 2017 Annual Campaign
SANTA YNEZ — The Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA is proud to announce Ken Gruendyke as Chair of the 2017 Annual Campaign. Gurendyke has been an influential figure on Santa Ynez Valley youth as a teacher and coach at Sanya…
Matt Rowe to Chair Santa Barbara Family YMCA 2017 Annual Campaign
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Family YMCA announces Matt Rowe as their 2017 Annual Campaign chair. Rowe, who is also a Santa Barbara Family YMCA board member, will work to ensure the fundraising target of $195,000 is met. Every…
CenCal Health Thanks Primary Care Providers Across the Region
SANTA BARBARA — CenCal Health hosted appreciation dinners across the region in December to thank the providers who work with the agency to provide medical care for low-income residents of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. More than 260…
Ventura Family YMCA Volunteers Finished 2016 by Giving Back During Holidays; Will Continue Efforts in 2017
VENTURA — By the close of 2016, volunteers and community supporters with the Ventura Family YMCA supported local people in need through a variety of charitable drives. About 600 people attended Breakfast with Santa in December, which collected hundreds of…
March 24 — Community Leader and Senior Hydrologist to be the Camarillo Man of the Year
CAMARILLO — The Camarillo Chamber of Commerce will honor Max Copenhagen as “Man of the year” on March 24th. He is a prominent community leader, and is the Senior Hydrologist and Project Manager at Hasan Consultants, a Ventura Civil and Environmental…
March 26 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present “takepart | makeart: arte para todos” opening celebration & ribbon cutting
SANTA BARBARA — The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present “takepart | makeart: arte para todos” opening celebration & ribbon cutting from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at Stearns Wharf. Art, food, festival, and fun on the…
March 25 — Studio Channel Islands’ to present 2017 Collectors Choice fundraiser
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands’ 2017 Collectors Choice fundraiser promises to be the most spectacular event yet. Over 100 artists from across the United States have donated artwork into the exhibition and every ticket holder for the March 25th fundraising event is guaranteed to walk away with a piece worth a minimum…
March 23 — Prominent Legislative Advocate To Discuss The Future Of Mental Health Services
SANTA BARBARA — Rusty Selix, JD., a mental health advocate and policy expert in California’s mental health system for nearly four decades, will be the featured speaker for the March NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Southern Santa Barbara County…
Through March 24 — Locals Loan WWI Helmets to UCSB Exhibit Showcasing Evolution of Modern Warfare
SANTA BARBARA — An exhibition at UC Santa Barbara, “Helmets of the First World War: Battle, Technology and Culture,” highlights an innovation from the trenches of WWI and the birth of modern warfare by featuring steel helmets. The exhibition is…
March 22 — “Pay to Play” the new Social Media Reality? And How Can You “Play to Win?” – Changing the Rules of Marketing
OXNARD — Are your company’s marketing skills hitting the mark? The way companies promote brands affects their ability to navigate social media in 2017. This is the topic of the March 22 Public Relations Society of America Gold Coast Chapter…
March 21 — Hospice of Santa Barbara Introduces: Death & Cupcakes
SANTA BARBARA — The topic of death seems to be a cultural taboo in the United States and Hospice of Santa Barbara aims to change that. “It does seem counterproductive for us to ignore when we consider that death is…
March 22 — Museum of Ventura County to present ‘La Voz de la Colonia, 1926-1932 -The Mexican Community’s News Source from 1926-1932’ by Dr. Jose Alamillo
VENTURA — Museum of Ventura County to present “La Voz de la Colonia, 1926-1932 -The Mexican Community’s News Source from 1926-1932” by Dr. Jose Alamillo from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at 100 E. Main St., Ventura, in…
March 24 — The Arts Collective Studio to present ‘Paints ‘n’ Sip Party
VENTURA — The Arts Collective Studio to present ‘Paints ‘n’ Sip Party at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 24 at the Pacific View Mall, 3301 E. Main St., Ventura. The reservation deadline is Friday, March 17. Click here or on flyer for…
March 28 — Central City Swing Band to perform annual Spring Concert
ORCUTT — The Central City Swing Band will perform their annual Spring Concert on Tuesday evening, March 28th, 2017 at 7:30PM. The concert will feature music arranged in a traditional or vintage swing style as well as arrangements in a modern jazz style.…
March 21 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Andrea Bowers and Marcos Ramírez ERRE: ‘A Conversation Beyond Borders’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present Andrea Bowers and Marcos Ramírez ERRE: “A Conversation Beyond Borders” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at the Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. SBMA…
Through March 17 — UCSB Multicultural Center begins year with Winter Art Exhibit: ‘The Radical Imagination’
SANTA BARBARA — The UCSB Multicultural Center’s “Resilient Love in a Time of Hate Series” will present the “Winter Art Exhibit: The Radical Imagination” continuing through March 17 at the UCSB Multicultural Center, MCC Theatre, UCSB. Favianna Rodriguez’s art and collaborative projects…
12 de marzo — Cine en Domingo: ‘Escuela de Vagabundos (1955) – ‘School for Tramps’ en Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Consulado de Mexico en Oxnard: Les compartimos la siguiente información que puede resultar de su interés. ¿Qué? Proyección de la película Escuela de Vagabundos (1955) – “School for Tramps” – with English Subtitles ¿Cuándo? Domingo 12 de marzo a las 3:00 pm. ¿Dónde? 1214…
March 18 — Teatro de las Américas to present for one night only ‘Esperanza Rising’
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas to present for one night only “Esperanza Rising” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. “Esperanza Rising” is a story of a young girl…
March 8 — Chicana feminism is at the heart of CSUCI’s “Celebrating la Mujer” event
CAMARILLO — A noted Los Angeles artist poet and a host of prominent Chicana women will speak, teach and perform at a day-long event at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) on Wednesday, March 8. Sponsored by the Chicana/o Studies, Spanish and Art program, “Celebrating…
March 8 — Pet-tini Charity Event at The Collection at RiverPark Celebrates Canine Connections with Comedy and More
Fundraiser to benefit Hands to Cuddle Paws to Love program OXNARD — Animal lovers and advocates will be treated to a fun evening of laughs and delicious fare, all in the name of charity. On Wednesday, March 8, The Collection at…
Through March 18 — Men On the Verge of A His-Panic Breakdown
WHAT Men On the Verge of A His-Panic Breakdown WHO Teatro de las Americas and Oxnard College present a play written by Guillermo Reyes. Directed by James Donlon, and starring Armando Rey. WHEN Fridays and Saturdays, March 3, 4, 10,…
Museum of Ventura County: Community Conversations Continue — ‘We Want to Hear From You!’ on March 15
The Museum of Ventura County, along with its community partners, California Lutheran University and TOLD Corporation, is pleased to invite the public to attend a Community Outreach Meeting on March 15 at 5 pm at the California Lutheran University Lundring Events Center. The…
March 18 — Free Family History Mini-Seminar
THE VENTURA COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY presents a Free Family History Mini-Seminar Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Camarillo Library Community Room 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 1:00 P.M.: Cheryl Storton: “Finding Family On The Wild Frontier: Important Strategies For Proving Parentage With…
10 de marzo — Consulado de México en Oxnard: Foro Informativo
OXNARD — Foro Informativo, 10 de marzo, 6-8 pm, Consulado de México en Oxnard, 3151 W. Fifth St., Oxnard.