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March 21 — Bilingual report — ¡Si Se Puede! Unity March at Santa Barbara City College

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¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond! is hosting a Rally and Campus Unity March across the SBCC campus bridge to the Winslow Maxwell Overlook. This event will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. starting at the West Campus Center. Everyone is welcome!

This event is part of the ¡Sí Se Puede!: Student Advocacy Series during March 2024 to honor el Movimento and the liberation grassroots activism can manifest.The rally and march will begin with speeches by Mariam Martinez Gama and Fabián Pavón.

March 21 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art presenting acclaimed Verona Quartet

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Acclaimed as an “outstanding ensemble…cohesive yet full of temperament” (New York Times), the Verona Quartet has firmly established itself amongst the most distinguished ensembles on the chamber music scene today. The quartet received the Chamber Music America’s coveted 2020 Cleveland Quartet Award and has captivated audiences at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Library of Congress, the Smithsonian, and Wigmore Hall, as well as at numerous festivals worldwide.

March 23 — SoCal Museums (including Museum of Ventura County, Santa Barbara Museum of Art) announce the annual MUSEUMS FREE-FOR-ALL Day

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — SoCal Museums announces the 19th Annual Museums Free-for-All on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Over 30 museums—presenting art, cultural heritage, natural history, and science—will open their doors and invite visitors to attend free of charge.

Locally, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (SBMNH), and the Museum of Ventura County, all members of SoCal Museums, will participate in offering free admission. In the case of SBMNH, booking advanced reservations by visiting sbnature.org is encouraged and free admission is for the museum only, not the Sea Center.

March 23 — Museum of Ventura County to present ‘Nowruz’ — Celebrate Persian New Year

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Celebrate Nowruz at the Museum of Ventura County! Immerse yourself in the joyous festivities:

Food Delights – Safir Catering offers delectable Persian cuisine for purchase.
Dance Performance – Sahlala Dancers will enchant you from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm with traditional Persian dance.
Live Music Experience – Illunis will serenade you from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm with covers of Persian pop music from Ebi and Googoosh.
Farsi Calligraphy – Get your name beautifully written in Farsi.
Cultural Displays – Explore traditional presentations, including the Haft Sin.
Fire Jumping Ritual – Don’t miss the exhilarating spectacle.

March 23 — Ventura County Community Colleges to Host Cash 4 College Workshops

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CAMARILLO — Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College and Ventura College East Campus are holding free Cash 4 College workshops to help students apply for funds to help with college costs. Funds can be used for tuition, books, housing, transportation, childcare, computers and more.

In-person workshops are scheduled for February and March. The workshops are free and open to the community; anyone may attend a workshop at any location and can drop in at any time during the events.

March 23 — Ventura County Community Development Corp. (VCCDC) to present Homebuyer Education Workshops

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Attend and get a HUD Certificate to help you access first-time homebuyer loans and down payment assistance programs

March 24 — Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks to present Purim Carnival

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THOUSAND OAKS — Temple Etz Chaim welcomes you to its annual Purim Carnival from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at 1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.

Enjoy a festival of food trucks, carnival games, inflatables and prizes.Bring the whole family to celebrate this festive holiday with arts and crafts, hamantashen and knishes … and more!

March 24 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents ‘Roomful of Teeth with Gabriel Kahane’ at Hahn Hall

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Roomful of Teeth with Gabriel Kahane on 4 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at Hahn Hall. Grammy Award winners Roomful of Teeth have carved themselves a niche as one of America’s most interesting contemporary vocal ensembles. Collaborating with artists and thinkers from around the world, the group seeks to amplify voices old and new and expand the capabilities of the human voice. Their engaging new program features works by founding member Caroline Shaw, special guest Gabriel Kahane and other composers known for creating meaningful and adventurous new music.

March 26 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘An Evening of West Coast Jazz at SBMA with Allison, Cardenas, & Nash’

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The work of acclaimed Los Angeles-based artist Janna Ireland, currently on view at SBMA and MCASB, includes her photographic interpretation of the architecture of Paul R. Williams, the renowned 20th-century Black architect who designed many of Southern California’s iconic buildings. A gifted designer across genres, Williams transformed the face of Los Angeles, including chic celebrity spots like the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge, the Ambassador Hotel’s Coconut Grove, and the cool jazz corridors of Central Avenue.

March 27 — SCORE to launch Business Workshop Series in the City of Ventura

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VENTURA COUNTY — in partnership with the City of Ventura and the Ventura Chamber of Commerce, SCORE will launch a series of in-person no cost workshops that will help local entrepreneurs and business owners gain valuable and practical knowledge from subject matter experts on a wide range of business-related topics.

The workshop series will kick off on March 27 with the topic “Four Key Marketing Strategies to Attract More Customers”. The event will be held at the Ventura City Hall Community Meeting Room at 8:30AM. The workshop will be led by Steve James who is a Digital Marketing Consultant with the firm RevLocal. Topics covered will include how to enhance your Google ranking, how to harness the power of reviews and how to master paid advertising.

March 28 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Santa Barbara artist Joey Watson in conversation with SBMA Curator James Glisson

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In conjunction with the exhibition Made by Hand/Born Digital (on view through August 25), enjoy this conversation between ceramic and performance artist Joey Watson and SBMA Curator of Contemporary Art James Glisson. Watson takes the often bizarre and hard-to-fathom forms that life takes in the natural world—whether insects, sea creatures, or microorganism—and reminds us that being human is just one way of being alive. Watson’s sculptures are also tour-de-forces of traditional and innovative techniques. Watson uses 3D printing, fired clay, dazzling glazes, plastic, metal, and silicon among many other materials to build his hybrid sculptures and realize his complex performances.

March 28 — Free LightGabler LLP Employment Law Seminar: What The Heck Is ADR?

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Most business owners have heard of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), mediation and arbitration, but may not know what they mean and how you can use them in a dispute. Their effective use can minimize litigation costs and protect assets. By understanding ADR options and thinking strategically before a conflict or lawsuit arises, businesses can avoid employee disputes or limit the scope of existing disputes.

March 29 — Central Coast Vietnam War Veterans Coffee Meetup

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We welcome you to come gather with other veterans who served during the Vietnam War era for coffee, conversation, and comraderie. Two guest speakers, local Vietnam War combat veterans, will give a brief talk about their veteran stories, and the significance of March 29th, National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Coffee will be provided by local, veteran-owned roaster and cafe: Coastal Peaks Coffee. Muffins, pastries, water bottles and lite snacks will also be available.

March 30 — Bilingual report — Cesar Chavez March to be held in Oxnard

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We will visit Cesar Chavez memorial site (Childhood Home)

March Ends at Terraza De Las Cortes

Ceremony & Food Distribution from 12pm – 2pm
Location: 201 Carmelita CT. Oxnard, CA

For More information Contact:
Javier Gomez: 805-890-2193
Jaime: Arellano: 805-385-8118

April 1 — ‘Fearless Femme Summit’ in Santa Barbara offers women in STEM a chance to reach new heights

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SANTA BARBARA — For women working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers, the world can be a lonely place. Only 30 percent of STEM professionals in this vital, high-paying field are women, and many report facing discrimination, unconscious bias and a general lack of role models and support.

A free, online summit in April organized by Santa Barbara-based leadership coach Mary Jean Vignone, Ph.D., aims to change that. The “Fearless Femme Summit: Propel Your Career in STEM Fields”, to be held from April 1 to 4, is designed to help women in STEM reach new heights in their careers and become authentic leaders.

April 1 — District 216 presents upcoming events

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Shane Norte’s “Church of the People for Creator and Mother Earth / Wamkish Expressions”

April 3 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents economist and former Secretary of Labor Robert B. Reich at Campbell Hall

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Robert B. Reich on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Campbell Hall. Robert B. Reich is one of America’s foremost experts on jobs and the economy. A bestselling author, award-winning documentarian and a respected commentator, Reich is renowned for his ability to present complex issues with warmth and urgency. In the face of growing economic insecurity, lagging wage growth and technologies eliminating jobs, many believe society’s major institutions no longer function in ways that benefit most people. Amid widespread strikes and labor disputes, Reich examines widening inequalities of income, wealth and political power, and expertly shows how restoring equal opportunity is critical for all Americans.

April 4 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present ‘Paint At Paseo’

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Join us to celebrate life with Easter and spring season by painting at Paint at Paseo with Ita-Ink, a Santa Maria-based artist who loves to spread art in his community. By inspiring others to express themselves creatively, Ita-Ink will lead you through a 90-minute acrylic painting session designed for all ages and skill levels. All materials, including canvases, paints, aprons and brushes, are provided. Best of all, this monthly event is free!

April 4 — SBMA Art Matters Lecture explores Pierre Bonnard’s Worlds

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Over the course of his fifty-year career, Pierre Bonnard painted the spaces of his personal experience again and again. In complex compositions employing luminous color and sensitive brushwork, Bonnard explored the realms of his visual and sensory experience–from landscape to garden to terrace to house, looking along a path, through an open window, down at a tabletop or a bathtub, or into a mirror. George Shackelford will explore these worlds across time and place, through images drawn from the exhibition he organized for the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, and The Phillips Collection, Washington. D.C.

April 5 — Museum of Ventura County present ‘Play Date in the Garden’

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Explore your creative expression at our third Play Date in the Garden! In partnership with Filipina/x cultural organization, Pinaysphere, we will have eco-friendly arts and crafts to help you reconnect your heart and soul with the wonders of nature. Join us in this unique blend of creativity and nature appreciation, forging lasting memories and rekindling the joy of imaginative play. Adult supervision required. Free with registration.

April 6 — Veterans Services Office and Atascadero VFW to Host Resource Fair in North County

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SAN LUIS OBISPO — The County of San Luis Obispo’s Veterans Services Office (VSO) and Atascadero’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2814 is proud to announce a family-friendly pop-up resource fair for Veterans in the North County. The event will occur on April 6th from 10am-2pm on the Veterans Memorial Lawn in Atascadero, near the Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial.

April 7 — Therapist Seeks to Build Compassionate OCD Community in Santa Barbara and Surrounding Cities

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SANTA BARBARA — Melissa Mose, President of OCD Southern California, is organizing “Building a Compassionate OCD Community,” a full day of talks for people with OCD and those who support them on Sunday, April 7 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Santa Barbara City College BC Forum.

The event is open to individuals with OCD, their family members and loved ones, mental health providers, students, and the general public. Participants are welcome to attend all talks throughout the day.

The morning lineup focuses on ways to enhance evidence-based treatment for OCD, offering up to three continuing education (CE) units for therapists (specialists and non-specialists alike). The afternoon emphasizes approaches to living with OCD.

April 7 — Experience The Ultimate Spring Break Getaway Where Sun, Sand And The Sea Meet At Ventura Harbor Village

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VENTURA — As California bids farewell to winter and welcomes plenty of sunshine and vitamin SEA, Ventura Harbor Village beckons travelers from near and far to kick off Spring with warmer months ahead and celebrate Spring Break and Easter by the sea.

From March to April 2024, a myriad of popular seaside events and happenings await! Experience The Channel Island National Park & Visitors

Center, unique coastal shops, casual waterfront dining, and a newly-open waterfront patio where visitors can eat, view picturesque ocean views, sea lions, and listen to live entertainment.

“Whether visitors are seeking unique waterfront dining, shopping or adventure, Ventura Harbor Village invites travelers to discover the beauty of this coastal destination while making Spring Break memories that will last a lifetime,” said Jennifer Talt Lundin, Marketing Manager Ventura Harbor/Ventura Harbor Village.

April 7 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Malian singer/songwriter Fatoumata Diawara at Campbell Hall

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Fatoumata Diawara on Wednesday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Campbell Hall. Combining thrilling vocals with deft guitar work and a flair for fashion, Fatoumata Diawara is a musical sensation out of West Africa. Singing in Bambara, the language of her native Mali, along with French and English, Diawara delivers biting social commentary and plays stinging electric guitar solos that ride on her band’s sinuous funk-influenced beats. Her latest album, London Ko, was produced by Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) and reflects a boldly eclectic approach that remains firmly rooted in her heritage.

April 8 — Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital’s Therapeutic Recreation Services presenting Outlook Speaker Series: Understanding Vision Loss

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This month, presenters from the Braille Institute will discuss common vision loss conditions and free resources available through the Braille Institute for anyone with low vision or blindness. Resources include low-vision evaluations for optical devices, technology training, orientation and mobility, library services, classes, support groups and more. Learn how you can access services for yourself or a loved one.

April 8 — Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College Athletics hosting third annual golf tournament

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“The Final Fore Golf Tournament is a great opportunity to celebrate the success of our athletic programs here at Allan Hancock,” said Hancock Athletic Director Kim Ensing. “We were thrilled about the support we received at the event over the last two years and are excited to continue building on that this year. We’re looking forward to providing an environment that will allow people to take a break from their daily grind, enjoy the outdoors, and rally around the goal of supporting our efforts to provide a meaningful experience for these athletes.”

April 8 — Oxnard Film Society to present screening of ‘Perfect Days’

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NOMINATED for Academy Award for Best International Film.
NYTimes Critic’ Pick
Hirayama seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of toilets in Tokyo. Outside of his very structured everyday routine he enjoys his passion for music and for books. And he loves trees and takes photos of them. A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveal more of his past. A deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us.

April 9 — Productivity expert to present at Workzones

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The two-hour session will be held in person from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Workzones coworking space at the Paseo Nuevo mall. Caputo will talk briefly about best practices for increasing productivity and then lead a group work session to help participants pursue deep and cognitively demanding work or complete projects they’ve procrastinated on. The in-person workshop is designed to add an extra layer of accountability, while the process of working alongside other professionals offers support and camaraderie.

April 9 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents bestselling author Lauren Groff in conversation with Pico Iyer

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Lauren Groff in conversation with Pico Iyer on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Campbell Hall. A three-time National Book Award finalist, bestselling novelist and short story writer, Lauren Groff spins highly imaginative fiction out of an acute awareness of the historical forces that shape human behavior. In a six-book oeuvre that spans centuries and embraces a variety of diverse settings, Groff elevates gripping storylines with electrifying prose and startling, unforgettable descriptions. Known for literary masterpieces such as Fates and Furies and Matrix, her latest novel is The Vaster Wilds, a thrilling adventure story set in the wilderness of colonial America. Both Groff and moderator Pico Iyer will be available following the presentation to sign books.

April 10 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents renowned chamber ensemble Danish String Quartet at Campbell Hall

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the Danish String Quartet on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at Campbell Hall. The Danish String Quartet is joined by Finnish cellist Johannes Rostamo for the eagerly-anticipated capstone to their international Doppelgänger Project. In part IV, the Danish pairs Schubert’s String Quintet, frequently cited among the greatest of all works of chamber music, with a new piece titled Wreath – For Franz Schubert by renowned British composer Thomas Adès. Part III of the project was heralded by The New York Times as “ensemble music at its purest – a consensus interpretation, rendered selflessly in service of the group as instrument.”

April 11 — ‘Protect Yourself from Fraud’ workshop to be held in Santa Paula

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With millions of Californians falling prey to financial frauds and scams, it’s important more than ever to learn how to protect your
personal and financial information.

April 11 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) announces BioScience Alliance (BSA) Open House Series — Takeda Parmaceuticals

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BioScience Alliance (BSA) organizes networking events to foster relationships among industry scientists, executives, professionals and key vendors, facilitating idea exchange and growth. Next week, join their team to tour Takeda Pharmaceuticals’ newest manufacturing facility in Thousand Oaks!

Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide

April 11 — Reconnect with Nature and Indigenous Culture at the 2024 Diversity in Culture Festival at Ventura College

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VENTURA — Ventura College is delighted to announce the 2024 Diversity in Culture Festival April 10-11. This year’s theme is returning to our roots with nature and highlighting Indigenous Culture worldwide. Ventura College invites everyone to rediscover the profound connections between nature, indigenous wisdom, and our identities.

April 12, 13 — CSU Channel Islands Performing Arts students present ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

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“This play is really special to me because I have written so many papers about ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’” said director and theatre instructor Laura Covault. “It seems whenever the characters disappear into the forest, they always come out transformed. There’s a love quadrangle, hilarity and a group of rag-tag wannabe actors who do a play within a play…and most important? It’s got fairies.”

April 12-14 — Bilingual report — Ventura County Animal Services announces Fee-waived dog adoptions

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Fee-waived dog adoptions, April 12-14 at the Camarillo and Simi Valley Animal Shelters. Preview our dogs at www.vcas.us/dogs. Learn about our adoption process at www.vcas.us/adopt. Questions? Please contact us at info@vcas.us or (805) 388-4341. Thank you for your support! Ventura County Animal Services

April 12-13 — Lumina Alliance Shines Bright with ‘Dancing with Our Stars’ Fundraiser

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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Lumina Alliance is thrilled to announce its upcoming fundraising event, Lumina Nights featuring Dancing with Our Stars, set to captivate audiences on Friday, April 12th, and Saturday, April 13th, at Thousand Hills Ranch in Pismo Beach. The event, presented by BHE Renewables, promises to be a dazzling night of entertainment, all while supporting a noble cause.

Lumina Nights featuring Dancing with Our Stars is a unique and exciting showcase that brings together local celebrities, community leaders, and prominent figures who will pair up with professional dancers to compete for the coveted title. The evening will be filled with sensational dance performances, laughter, and camaraderie, all in the spirit of raising funds for Lumina Alliance’s critical services that are facing significant government funding cuts in the coming year.

April 12 — DignityMoves to Host Grand Opening of the La Posada Interim Supportive Housing Community

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SANTA BARBARA — On Friday, April 12, 2024 at 5 pmDignityMoves will host the grand opening of its La Posada Interim Supportive Housing Community located at 4500 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be hosted by NCIS actor, Duane Henry.

La Posada Village will house individuals living in encampments near the 101 freeway and railroad tracks in the immediate area. This community will have 80 rooms, provide 24/7 security, intensive case management for each resident, 3 meals a day, and mental and physical health care services and transportation.

April 12, 13 — Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College’s dance program presents Dance Spectrum performances

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SANTA MARIA — Students in Allan Hancock College’s dance program are ready to entertain audiences of all ages during their annual Dance Spectrum performances this April.

The 2024 Dance Spectrum is a dynamic, high-energy showcase of the college’s talented dance program students, who are both performing and choreographing many of the show’s performances. The show will feature a wide range of music and dance styles, as well as cameo performances from Hancock’s full-time and part-time dance program faculty.

April 12 — California Nature Art Museum in Solvang presenting lecture, book signing with with author/photographer George Rose

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SOLVANG — Join us for an inspirational and educational lecture and book signing with George Rose at the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum) in the Second Floor Valley Oak Gallery.

April 13 — Southeast Ventura County YMCA Hosts Free Healthy Kids’ Day

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WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The two branches of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA are holding “Healthy Kids’ Day,” a free community event to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active during the summer. The Simi Valley Family YMCA Healthy Kids’ Day is Saturday, April 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the Yarrow Family YMCA Healthy Kids’ Day in Westlake Village is Saturday, April 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

April 13 — Bilingual report — Cottage Health announces Car Seat and Booster Check event

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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Trauma Services, along with several local agencies, is hosting a FREE drive-up child car seat and booster check event. No prior registration is necessary.

April 13 — Spring 2024 Local Authors Showcase at the Oxnard Main Library

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OXNARD — The Oxnard Public Library announces the return of their Annual Local Authors Showcase on April 13th, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Downtown Main Branch (251 S. A St., Oxnard).

This year’s event will fill the Main Library’s second floor with authors selling and signing their books. Aspiring authors of all ages can also participate in the Library’s new panel discussions with authors who write within the three major age demographics (Adult, Young Adult, and Children). Engage with published authors and learn about the writing process and how one gets published.

April 15 — Oxnard Film Society to present screening of ‘The Promised Land’

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Denmark’s Submission to the Academy Awards for Best International Film.
In 18th century Denmark, Captain Ludvig Kahlen (Mads Mikkelsen) – a proud, ambitious, but impoverished war hero — sets out to tame a vast, uninhabitable land on which seemingly nothing can grow. He seeks to start farming crops, build a colony in the name of the King, and gain a noble title for himself. This beautiful but forbidding area also happens to be under the rule of the merciless Frederik De Schinkel, a preening nobleman who realizes the threat Kahlen represents to his power. Struggling against the elements and local brigands, Kahlen is joined by a couple who have fled the clutches of the rapacious De Schinkel. As this group of misfits begins to build a small community in this inhospitable place, De Schinkel swears vengeance, and the confrontation between him and Kahlen promises to be as violent and intense as these two men.

April 17 — District 216 to present Film Screening “UNDIVIDE US,” more events

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Topic: “UNDIVIDE US”

Date: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
Times: 5:00pm to 9:00pm (Screening at 6:30pm)

Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

April 17 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents legendary jazz keyboard player Herbie Hancock at The Arlington Theatre

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Herbie Hancock on Wednesday, April 17 at 8 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre. Experience a night under the spell of Herbie Hancock, jazz’s most versatile and influential keyboard player. As pianist for Miles Davis in the mid-1960s, Hancock helped pioneer a groundbreaking new sound in jazz. A trained engineer, he was among the first bop players to explore the potential of electric instruments and combine jazz with funk and rock. Hancock has garnered a Kennedy Center Honor, an Academy Award for his Round Midnight film score and 14 Grammys, including a prestigious Album of the Year for his 2007 tribute River: The Joni Letters.

April 17 — Angel City Football Club Executives Share Insights into the Business Side of Sports

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THOUSAND OAKS — When people think of professional sports, they envision the competition: the games and matches that happen on the field of play. But there is a vast network of behind-the-scenes leadership and staff who manage the players, control the finances and promote the games. At California Lutheran University’s Business of Sports Event, Angel City Football Club (ACFC) executives for the professional women’s soccer team will sit down with Mark Orlando, director of the sports management program at Cal Lutheran’s School of Management, for an in-depth discussion of the business side of sports. The free event for students and the community will be from 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. on April 17 at the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center on the California Lutheran University campus.

April 17 — CLU School of Management to present ‘The Business of Sports.’ Other event on May 1

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Join us for an in-depth discussion about the business of sports with executives from Angel City Football Club of the National Women’s Soccer League and Cal Lutheran’s Sports Management Program Director Mark Orlando.

Angel City FC players will participate in a question-and-answer session. After the event, they will be on-hand for photos and an autograph signing.

April 18 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the Emmy Award-winning pop culture icon and international drag superstar RuPaul at The Arlington Theatre

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents RuPaul on Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at The Arlington Theatre. If we’re all born naked and the rest is drag, this is RuPaul stripped bare. Pop culture icon and international drag superstar RuPaul invites you to a spiritual awakening to celebrate the release of his new memoir, The House of Hidden Meanings. Allow your mind, body and soul to be enveloped in RuPaul’s lyrically poignant stories on life, love and finding your voice. During this special event, RuPaul offers fans a manual for living – a personal philosophy that testifies to the value of chosen family, the importance of harnessing what makes you different and the transformational power of facing yourself fearlessly. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear RuPaul’s extraordinary story as told by RuPaul.

April 18 — Ventura Music Festival — Tickets on Sale Now for events in Ventura, Ojai

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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: An evening of music & comedy in Ojai!

Thursday, April 18, 2024

7:00 PM – Doors Open 6:30

Libbey Bowl

210 S Signal St, Ojai

April 18 — SBMA presents FREE lecture on ‘Julien Levy: Maestro of the Art World by Beth Gates Warren’

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Noted photography scholar Beth Gates Warren will present a fascinating lecture on Julien Levy (1906–81), who is best remembered today as the art dealer who brought Surrealism to the United States. His eponymous New York City Gallery (1931–49) was generally regarded as the best place to view cutting-edge work by such artists as Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, Arshile Gorky, Frida Kahlo, and Man Ray.

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