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Through Aug. 21— Celebrate Earth Day with Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, other events

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Over the past two weeks, artist Maria Arroyo and her supporting team from Slingshot / Alpha Art Studio have been busy at work completing her mural Nature Dream Windows. Selected by project partners Community Environmental Council (CEC), MCASB, and Paseo Nuevo from submissions from across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and SLO counties, Arroyo’s mural illustrates what Earth Day and Climate Leadership mean to her.

Nature Dream Windows will be revealed on Paseo Nuevo’s Instagram Live at 1:45 pm PST on Saturday, April 23, 2022, during Community Environmental Council’s Earth Day Celebration at the Arlington Theater.

Aug. 24 — Hospice of Santa Barbara Virtual illuminate Speaker Series Presents A Conversation with Dr. Kelly McGonigal

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Since 2020, Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) has adjusted to the new realities that come with COVID-19 by creating their freeilluminate Speaker Series – a series which addresses aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic and offers active solutions to navigate through this new reality.

Next on the line up will be Dr. Kelly McGonigal, who will present A Conversation with Dr. Kelly McGonigal on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 6:00 to 7:00 pm PDT. The conversation will be moderated by well-known NPR host, Jonathan Bastian. The event is free, but registration is required.

Aug. 24 — County of Ventura to Host Job and Career Fair

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The County of Ventura Human Resources Department will host a Job and Career Fair on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

The event and parking are free and open to the public. The Job and Career Fair will take place in the main courtyard of the Ventura County Government Center, between the Hall of Administration and the Hall of Justice.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about careers in administration and support, engineering, environmental protection, planning, agriculture, health care, law enforcement, public safety, public works, recreational services, technology, and much more.

Aug. 25 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) to present Inspiring Women – A Live Event Understanding Social Media Marketing

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SCORE’s Inspiring Women is a free live event to help you plan a social media strategy for your business. Whether just starting out, or struggling to generate business changing results, Social Media is a critical component of your overall marketing strategy.

Speakers and Topics:

Bridget Brady “Building Your Business with the Power of Social Media”

Social Media is ESSENTIAL to every business owner and entrepreneur.
Roughly 82% of all people are active on social media and that number continues to grow each day. These are potential clients and customers.
Whether just starting out or struggling to generate biz-changing results—Social Media is a critical component of your overall marketing strategy.
Join Bridget Brady to get fully informed on what it takes to create, launch, and implement a rock-solid strategy that cuts through the confusion and leads to social media and business success!

Aug. 26 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Hot Fun in the Summertime: In the Heights

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UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Hot Fun in the Summertime: In the Heights, on Friday, August 26th at the County Courthouse Sunken Garden at 8:30 p.m.

Usnavi is a bodega owner who longs to go back to his native Dominican Republic. In the meantime, he spends his time in a small neighborhood in Washington Heights pining after Vanessa, who works at the beauty salon, and looking after Abuela Claudia, the elderly Cuban lady living next door who raised him. One day, Usnavi’s childhood friend Nina comes back from college with a secret, and Abuela Claudia wins the lottery. (Jon M. Chu, 2021, PG-13, 142 min.)

Through Aug. 26 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Hot Fun in the Summertime The popular FREE Summer Cinema Series returns to the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden for 2022

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UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) is thrilled to announce the return of their annual free summer cinema series to its original home in the Sunken Garden of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The 2022 theme, Hot Fun in the Summertime, means that there will be something exciting for everyone. Bring breathable blankets, low chairs, a picnic and your friends!

UCSB students can see the films on Wednesday evenings at Campbell Hall. These screenings are co-presented with UCSB Summer Sessions. Students must present a valid current UCSB ID for admission.

“After a challenging three years I can say with confidence and unfettered joy that the SUMMER FILMS ARE BACK at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse,” says A&L Miller McCune Executive Director Celesta M. Billeci. “Our community can gather at the Sunken Garden once again to laugh and be moved by these summer-inspired buddy and adventure films – some nostalgic, some silly, and some just plain fun! Our partners at the County Office of Arts & Culture and Montecito Bank & Trust didn’t skip a beat when we asked them to join us to bring back this beloved summer tradition. Together, we’re doing this once again Santa Barbara!”

Aug. 27 — ‘Clear the Shelters’ — Fee Waved Adoptions at Ventura County Animal Services

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Clear The Shelters is BACK after a 2-year break during COVID. FEE-WAIVED adoptions for all animals at the Camarillo and Simi Valley Shelters! Doors open at 11:00am for the adoption of dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, bunnies, reptiles, farm-type animals and more. Animals go home spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, flea-treated, and come with a voucher for a free first vet visit!

Online adoption sign-ups will be suspended this day only due to the event, so all adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis. Animals can be previewed online at www.vcas.us/pets.

#ClearTheShelters is a nationwide pet adoption event organized by NBC4 and Telemundo52. Promotions do not guarantee the adoption of a shelter pet. All interested parties must participate in the full adoption process to ensure the best possible matches are made. Promotions do not include the cost of a pet license if applicable.

?Questions? Please contact us at (805) 388-4341 or info@vcas.us. Thank you!

Aug. 27 — Museum of Ventura County to present Going Wild Opening Reception

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The Museum of Ventura County to present Going Wild Opening Reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at 100 E. Main St., Ventura.

For novelist Melina Sempill Watts and artist Jeff Sojka, falling in love with a landscape means interconnecting the lives of the plants and animals that make it alive. Watts’ first novel Tree is an exploration of 229 years in the life of a California live oak from the point of view of … the tree. Sojka dove into the book and painted his vision of the tree’s reality, each painting honoring the aliveness and richness of California’s landscapes. This multimedia experiment, with the exhibit being available both on-site and virtually, will offer the audience the opportunity to expand their imagination, stepping into the life of a tree from multiple vantage points. Consider the world from the plants’ perspective: begin going wild.

Aug. 27 — Cult Classic Kung Fu fuses with Hip Hop at OPAC

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Washington DC’s legendary DJ duo, Shaolin Jazz, are making their West Coast debut this summer as part of their “Can I Kick It?” series, which scores live hip hop, soul, and funk music to cult classic kung fu films. The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation (OPAC) is proud to bring “Can I Kick It?” to Ventura County audiences as part of an end-of-summer celebration.

Aug. 27, 28 — Hueneme Beach Festival to be held at Hueneme Beach Park

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he City of Port Hueneme in partnership with the nonprofit REACH is hosting the Hueneme Beach Festival, Saturday and Sunday, August 27 and 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The admission is free.

The festival features live music on two stages, fair-style carnival rides and games, local vendor booths, arts and crafts, and a variety of food and drink. Carnival rides will feature kiddie, family and teen/adult options.

Live entertainment on the Main Stage includes guitarist and singer Taylor Sackson; Fleetwood Mac cover band Twisted Gypsy; classic and fresh New Orleans sounds from New Orleans Suspects; post-third wave ska band Beebs and Her Money Makers, two-time Grammy award winner The Phantom Blues Band and soul and funk The Nth Power. The Toni Young Community Stage will feature a wide variety of performances by local bands from throughout Ventura County.

Aug. 27 — Oxnard’s Los Mixos to Live Stream Concert

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Los Mixos, one of Oxnard’s newest music bands, in collaboration with Red Sky Productions and HOPE Social Skills for Teens with Autism, will be performing live for a multi-camera, internet-streamed studio concert called Downtown Window (DTW), to promote their original 5-song music EP. The concert will be performed and streamed on the internet at www.DowntownWindow.com on Saturday, August 27th at 4pm at the Red Sky Productions studio in downtown Oxnard. Through the livestream, fans will see and hear Los Mixos’ newly released songs filmed in a music video type set with lighting, set design and props with the help of a crew of camera operators, sound engineers, a cinematographer and television director.

Aug. 27 — Online Fine Art Auction Fundraiser Presented by Santa Paula Art Museum

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Twenty stunning works of art by historic and contemporary local artists will be up for grabs during the Santa Paula Art Museum’s virtual 12th Annual Fine Art Auction Fundraiser. Online bidding opens Saturday, August 13, 2022, and closes Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. PDT. The auction artworks can be previewed during a special, in-person preview reception at the Museum on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission to the preview reception is free. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Aug. 31 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Activating the Spectator by Reshaping the Aesthetic Field: Op, Kinetic, and Participatory Art at Mid-Century

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The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present Activating the Spectator by Reshaping the Aesthetic Field: Op, Kinetic, and Participatory Art at Mid-Century at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 at SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

Art historian Alexander Alberro explores the development of a research-based artistic practice that fused abstract art with mathematics, science, and technology in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The stated goal of the artists involved was to demystify the creative process in favor of an objective investigation of visual phenomena. Alberro addresses how and why these experiments evolved into a greater concern with the participation of art spectators.

Aug. 31 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Showcasing the International Success of Rural-Based Businesses

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FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY

August 2022 Edition: Showcasing the International Success of Rural-Based Businesses

Join U.S. Commercial Service for the seventh session of their “From Local to Global: Celebrating Diversity” event series, as they feature a dynamic panel of founders and leaders from Rural-based businesses across Southern California, who will share how they have successfully grown their businesses internationally.

Learn about the opportunities to seek out, as well as the challenges to avoid as you launch or expand your international business.
Receive information and resources that will help you chart your path to global sales and expansion success.
Wednesday August 31, 2022 @ 11:00 am

Location: Virtual (WEBEX)

Sept. 1 — SBMA Art Matters Lecture explores Julius Caesar as the Second Founder of Rome

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The Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s Art Matters Lecture explores Julius Caesar as the Second Founder of Rome from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 at SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

Art Matters Lecture features Chris Hallett, Ph.D., Professor of Roman Art with the Department of History of Art, UC Berkeley

Sept. 5 — 8th Annual Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair

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The 8th Annual Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5 at the Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula.

Sept. 8 — Bennett, Limón and County of Ventura Host Forum on County’s Water Crisis & California’s Drought

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Assemblymember Steve Bennett, Senator Monique Limón, and the County of Ventura, along with local water experts, will present an overview of California’s and Ventura County’s water delivery systems with a particular focus on western Ventura County. The forum will discuss the threats of the extreme drought conditions our state and region is facing, the impacts it will have on our communities and the agencies’ efforts to address these issues.

Sept. 8 — Friendship Center to present ‘2022 Wine Down’

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Friendship Center is looking forward to our 10th Annual Wine Down to be held Thursday, September 8th, 2022, from 4 to 7pm outdoors at our Montecito Center’s courtyard. This delicious and delightful event brings us together to enjoy an evening of great local wines and beer, along with hearty hors d’oeuvres and live music, all for a good cause!

Sept. 8 — Museum of Ventura County — Local History Happy Hour with Melina Sempill Watts Shares

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The Museum of Ventura County invites you to join us for the next installment of our popular in-person and Zoom series, Local History Happy Hour, 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8,

The Museum of Ventura County & Zoom, 100 E Main St., Ventura, 93001+ Google Map

In this series, local authors and historians sit down with The Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director Elena Brokaw to discuss their unique perspectives on our region’s history and take questions from the audience.

The next episode features Melinda Sempill Watts, author of Tree. Melina Sempill Watts writing has appeared in Sierra Magazine, the New York Times motherlode blog, Sunset Magazine, Malibu Times, the VC Reporter, and many more. Watts began her career in Hollywood as a development executive, writing consultant and story analyst working for luminaries such as Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy and Peter Horton, and at Dreamworks.

Sept. 10-11 — Seaside Street Painters & Art Vendors Line the Waterfront for 14th Annual Summer Festival at Ventura Harbor Village

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The 14th Annual Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival returns to picturesque Ventura Harbor Village on September 10 and 11, 2022 from 10am to 5pm. www.venturaartfestival.com What’s more, the seaside enclave, located off of California Highway 101, invites visitors to experience a stunning backdrop of majestic yachts, stunning sunsets, blissful weather with gentle ocean breezes paired to casual open-air and sit down dining and unique one-of-a kind boutiques, galleries, and specialty stores. The destination is the picture-perfect staycation/midweek/weekend getaway for couples, friends, and families.

Sept. 10 — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Honor L.A. Rams alum Andrew Whitworth at their 20th Annual Gala Celebration

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley will be hosting their 20th annual gala on Saturday, September 10th at the Four Seasons Resort in Westlake Village. The event’s theme is “Stand Up for Kids”, and festivities will begin at 4:00pm.

The celebration will be honoring Andrew Whitworth, the Los Angeles Rams alumni and two- time All-Pro left tackle who received the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2021. This year’s Cal Johnston Service Award recipient is Steven Dorfman.

Sept. 10 — Wildling Museum of Art and Nature highlights artist Bob Canepa in Dunes: Visions of Sand, Light & Shadow

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The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce its new Valley Oak Gallery exhibition, Dunes: Visions of Sand, Light & Shadow, featuring new works by photographer Bob Canepa, opening September 10, 2022. The public is invited to attend a fall reception on Sunday, October 9 from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Wildling Museum, which will also celebrate the opening of Wildlife on the Edge: Hilary Baker.

The unique terrain of the Oceano Dunes has served as a wealth of inspiration for Canepa, who has visited these dunes weekly for years. From sweeping vistas of light and shadow to grains of sand caught in dewy moisture, Canepa has surveyed these weather-sculpted dunes from a range of perspectives, always finding something new in the shifting landscape.

Sept. 11 — Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival & Kala Koa Entertainment Presents Antonio Rey at the Santa Barbara New Vic Theatre

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Antonio Rey, one of today’s most important and popular multi-award winning Spanish flamenco guitarists and composers – a true master of the instrument – will be making his Santa Barbara debut, promising an incredibly exciting and moving performance on Sunday, September 11 at the New Vic Theatre in Santa Barbara at 7:00 p.m.

Rey’s 2020 “Flamenco sin Fronteras” album was awarded the Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album. He has composed for and played alongside artists such as Antonio Canales, the Japanese dancer Yoko Komatsubara, Rafael Amargo, Richard Bona, and Farruquito. He has also worked and toured with the Maestro Paco de Lucía.

Rey Rey is a winner of several national and international flamenco guitar competitions and after such an impressive career accompanying some of the most important figures in flamenco – both singers and dancers – it’s time for Antonio’s guitar to take center stage. Performing with Rey in Santa Barbara is guitarist Jose Tanaka, Diego Alvarez on percussion, along with dancer Maria Bermudez.

Sept. 11 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Pulitzer Prize-winning Forrest Gander joining poet Patricio Ferrari at SBMA’s Parallel Stories

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Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Pulitzer Prize-winning Forrest Gander joining poet Patricio Ferrari at SBMA’s Parallel Stories at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 at SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

Too often we hear that something is lost in translation, but who talks about what can be gained in the process, especially in relation to poetry? In an age of dwindling linguistic diversity and cultural homogenization, poetry translators build bridges across borders and between cultures, writers, and readers, introducing new syntactical strategies, rhythms, and image repertoires. Reading as translators is the deepest reading, a multi-layered engagement with sensorial experience—verbal and visual choices interwoven with the vibrancy of sound—at its core.

Through Sept. 11 — Santa Paula Art Museum Presents ‘Geomorphic: The Living Earth,’ a Solo Exhibition by Ventura Artist Kay Zetlmaier

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The Santa Paula Art Museum presents “Geomorphic: The Living Earth,“ an exhibition of 42 abstract paintings inspired by nature by Ventura artist Kay Zetlmaier. The exhibition is the first major showing of Zetlmaier’s recent shift to abstract painting, and will be a first look for many at the lesser known but breathtaking medium of oil and cold wax. All of the artworks in the exhibit will be available for purchase. The artist will be on hand during a special premiere reception on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission to the reception is $5.00 for SPAM members, and $10.00 for non-members. “Geomorphic: A Living Earth” will be on view May 14, 2022, to September 11, 2022.

Sept. 14 — OC LIVE Kicks Off the Fall Season With Inspirational Speaker SARA REX!

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Ms. Rex’s award-winning work with students and communities helps them find their voice in challenging times. Join us for a lively evening sure to inspire and motivate. Encourage students, friends, family to come together again as OC LIVE!

Sept. 15 — Bilingual report — Halaco Engineering Company Superfund Site EPA Meeting

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EPA’s Technical Assistance Services for Communities (TASC) program will host a meeting to discuss the Halaco Engineering Company Superfund Site in South Oxnard. This meeting will introduce TASC technical advisor Karmen King and discuss the Superfund Process and the Site’s Remedial Investigation, including the Risk Assessment. EPA staff will also be available to answer questions.

Sept. 15 — Free admission and activities at SBMA’s Third Thursday

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Visit the Santa Barbara Museum of Art for Third Thursday featuring the following free activities and offerings:

Free Museum admission, 5 – 8 pm
Music provided by DJ Darla Bea on the Front Terrace, 5 – 7:30 pm
Complimentary docent Ten Talks for current exhibitions, 6 and 6:30 pm
Teaching Artist-led art activities in the Family Resource Center, 5 – 7 pm
Free raffle entry for a chance to win a gift bag of artful treasures from the Museum Store
1/3 off an SBMA Membership.
Please note: Special price $55 (33% off $80) for a new Member joining at the Friend level. Available monthly on Third Thursday in person only, 5 – 8 pm.

Sept. 15 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Fathomwerx Summit

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FATHOMWERX Summit, with participation from Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) Coastal Trident Open House and Agility Summit, has the goal of exploring the intersections between industry and the Department of the Navy. This inclusive event will be filled with tested technologies, demonstrations, tours, networking, keynote speakers, panels and the Department of the Navy program representatives and stakeholders.

September 14-15, 2022

FATHOMWERX LAB, 319 Ponoma Street, Port of Hueneme, CA 93041

16, 17 y 18 de septiembre — Teatro de las Américas to present ‘La razón blindada’

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16, 17, 18 de septiembre— Teatro de las Américas — La razón blindada ¡Cosas sucias punto com en YouTube!

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Proximamente en el Teatro de las Américas

Next in Teatro de las Américas

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Sept. 17 — 4th Annual Southeast Ventura County YMCA Gala

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The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is hosting its 4th Annual Gala on Saturday, September 17 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. The evening features gourmet cuisine, a live band and silent auction.

Through Sept. 17 — Lumina Alliance to Carry Forward ‘Dancing With Our Stars’ Event

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Dancing with Our Stars will have its final run as a Friends of the Atascadero Library event this week, September 14-17, 2022, at the Atascadero Lake Pavilion. The event will be raising money for Atascadero Performing Arts Center Committee (APACC), Friends of the Atascadero Library, Friends of the Charles Paddock Zoo, North County Economic Foundation/ Leadership North County, Templeton Community Library Association (TCLA), and the Sheriff’s Advisory Board/ Atascadero K9 Foundation.

Sept. 17 — Santa Paula Art Museum Presents John Galan’s ‘Remedios (Remedies)’

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The Santa Paula Art Museum presents “Remedios (Remedies),” a solo exhibition by Conejo Valley artist John Galan. With artworks rich in symbolism and vibrant hues inspired by his Mexican heritage, Galan’s exhibit explores the connections between mind, body, nature, and healing. Meet Galan at the show’s premiere on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission to the premiere is $5 for SPAM members, and $10 for non-members. Wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres will be served. “Remedios (Remedies)” will be on view at the Santa Paula Art Museum from September 17, 2022, to January 8, 2023.

Sept. 20 — West Ventura County Business Alliance to promote local business at Fall Expo

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The West Ventura County Business Alliance, the chamber of commerce serving Camarillo and Oxnard, is hosting a Fall Business Expo & Mixer on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

The semi-annual event is designed to bring together businesses and potential new customers in a fun, casual networking environment. The Fall Business Expo & Mixer is free to attend and open to the public.

Sept. 21 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum Welcomes Corinne Heyning Laverty to the CIMM Speaker Series

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The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is pleased to welcome author Corinne Heyning Laverty to its next Speaker Series event on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. She will be speaking on her remarkable book North America’s Galapagos: The Historic Channel Islands Biological Survey.

This book recounts the story of a group of researcher04s, naturalists, adventurers, cooks, immigrants, and scientifically curious teenagers who came together in the late 1930s to embark upon a series of ambitious expeditions never before, or since, attempted. Their mission: to piece together the broken shards of the Channel Islands’ history and evolution. California’s eight Channel Islands, sometimes called “North America’s Galapagos,” each support unique ecosystems with varied flora and fauna and differing human histories. This untold saga of adventure, discovery, and goals abandoned is juxtaposed against the fresh successes of a new generation of Channel Island scholars.

Sept. 21 — Free Family-to-Family Course for Family Members Who Have a Loved One with Mental Illness

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Family-to-Family is a free, eight-session education program for family members of adults living with a mental health disorder and is designed to help family members understand and support their loved one while maintaining their own well-being.

The class will also cover information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions and is taught by trained teachers who are also family members that know what it is like to have a loved one struggling with a mental health disorder.

The class is offered through NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental health disorders. Classes will be in person and will follow all County Health Department and COVID requirements.

Sept. 21 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Cybersecurity Panel Discussion

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Please Join NAWBO-SB & EDC to Learn How to Protect Your Business From a Cyber-Attack

Cybersecurity has risen to a top concern for small business owners worldwide, and if it isn’t on your radar – it should be. Kerry Grimes, Founder of Digital Duchess, and Rita Mounir, Co-Founder of Allthenticate, will lead the conversation about the most common types of cyber attacks and discuss ideas for limiting your vulnerability in the digital business world. They will also share their professional expertise and best practices to navigate cybercrime resources. Come for the info, and stay for the networking! Panelists and the EDC’s Small Business Development Center Business Advisors will be available to discuss the support and resources available to sustain and grow your business.

Sept. 22 — 10th Annual Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara What Matters Most

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Join Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 10th Annual Heroes of Hospice back in person to honor local heroes on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort’s Plaza del Sol.

This year, Heroes of Hospice What Matters Most will be honoring Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics with the MEDICAL HERO AWARD, Santa Barbara High School with the PARTNERSHIP HERO AWARD and Hospice of Santa Barbara Bereavement Staff with the STAFF HERO AWARD.

Sept. 22 — CLU School of Management — Keynote announced: Kristin Fischer, Amgen Executive Director and Global Lead of Talent Acquisition

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You’re invited to join the conversation with our keynote and panelists!

Limited spots remain. Register today!

WHOSE ATTENDING?
C-suite executives from some of the foremost experts on talent management from organizations such as Amgen, Dole, Metrolink, Jafra, Allogene, The Cheesecake Factory, Mercer, MannKind, Medtronic, Penny Mac, and other leading companies based in Southern California.

WHY ATTEND?
Hear the latest research from one of the world’s foremost scholars in the area of talent management
Discuss your talent management challenges and learn from others
Take-away solutions to your issues surrounding talent management
Gain a new perspective from academics and industry. What is the future?
Network with peers

Sept. 23 — United Way of Santa Barbara County — Red Feather Ball Voyage to Marrakesh

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United Way of Santa Barbara County is proud to present the 25th annual Red Feather Ball at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Montecito Club, Santa Barbara, CA (920 Summit Rd, Santa Barbara

This fall, invited guests and friends will be taking A Voyage to Marrakesh, enjoying the sights and sounds of the Moroccan city from the comfort of our own backyard. Guests are invited to join United Way for an evening of celebration; looking back at a successful year of community-building and forward to brighter futures for the students and families that we serve. The event will include a seated dinner and program, followed by music and dancing.

Sept. 23 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center to present ‘Stories from the Street: A Night of Storytelling’

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The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation (OPAC) is closing out its two-year program, Close to Home: A Community Conversation Spotlighting the People, Places and Perspectives Surrounding Homelessness, with a night of storytelling. The public is invited to OPAC on Friday, September 23, 2022 from 6 to 8 pm for a free outdoor performance called Stories from the Street.

Directed by Juliana Acosta, Stories from the Street profiles the experiences of unsheltered residents in Ventura County as told to and transcribed by writer Craig Rosen. The presentation includes a mix of firsthand accounts portrayed by local actors as well as those with lived experience.

Sept. 24-25 — Home Remodeling Trade Fair On Main in Ventura

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Homeowners who are planning projects around their house can talk with professionals for ideas and advice at the free Home Remodeling Trade Fair On Main in Ventura. The fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25 on Main Street between N. Chestnut and N. Fir St.

Sept. 24 — SAVE THE DATE — Port of Hueneme ‘Banana Festival’

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Port of Hueneme “Banana Festival,” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, Port of Hueneme.

Through Sept. 25 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Going Global: Abstract Art at Mid-Century’

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The Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present “Going Global: Abstract Art at Mid-Century” through Sept. 25.

Like the US dollar, air travel, and space satellites, abstract art encircled the globe or at least the capitalist West during the middle of the 20th century.

This exhibition shows just how far abstraction reached and some of the forms it took during the Cold War, when glossy color magazines and proliferating fairs brought a globalized art world into being. Going Global has artists born in Argentina, Colombia, Germany, France, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Nearly all the works come from the Museum’s permanent collection.

Artists in the exhibition include Yaacov Agam, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Eduardo MacEntyre, Ernst Nay, Kenzo Okada, Jesús Rafael Soto, Pierre Soulages, Fernando de Szyszlo Valdelomar, Bridget Riley, Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, and Kansuke Yamamoto.

Sept. 25 — National Drive Electric Week Ventura EV Showcase at the Ventura Harbor

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Explore an amazing showcase of electric vehicles, including cars, vans, SUV’s, trucks, boats and more at the National Drive Electric Week Ventura EV Showcase from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Ventura Harbor, 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Main Lawn.

These cars are displayed by their owners who have years of EV ownership and are enthusiastic and willing to discuss their experience and answer your questions about owning an EV. If you own an EV, register with the RSVP button and bring your vehicle to the showcase, meet and mingle with members of our local EV community. Co-sponsored by the Community Environmental Council of Santa Barbara.

Through Sept. 26 — ‘Fire & Ice’ at the Wildling Museum

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After two years of preparation, The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is proud to present its first exhibition focused on climate change titled Fire and Ice: Our Changing Landscape through Sept. 26.

Curated by executive director Stacey Otte-Demangate, the immersive exhibition features ten artists depicting the opposing forces of fire and ice across a range of media, including video installations, acrylic paintings, photography, mixed media, fabric panels, an ice drill, and more. Two artists implemented the use of natural materials in their works. Xavier Cortada of Miami, Florida incorporated glacial ice and Arctic dirt into abstract paintings, and Seattle, Washington-based artist Amiko Matsuo utilized ash and Phos-Chek fire retardant used in firefighting efforts for her large-scale abstract artworks.

Sept. 28 — OC Live to present film screening ‘Signing Black in America’

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Signing Black in America is the second film in the Talking Black in America documentary project. It features the pioneering research on Black ASL by Dr. Joseph Hill (Rochester Institute of Technology), who will join us by zoom to discuss the film and his work. Join us for this fascinating exploration at the cutting edge of ASL research!

Sept. 28 — CSUCI launches Healthcare Leadership Symposium Series

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To help health science and nursing students gain understanding of the healthcare system from the perspective of local leaders, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) is launching a symposium series featuring local health care experts who will share their knowledge and experiences.

The first CSUCI HeaLS: Healthcare Leadership Symposium Series event, “Current and Future Challenges in Healthcare,” will be held at CSUCI’s main campus on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. in the John Spoor Broome Library, Room 1320. The event is open to the public and features four panelists who each bring a unique perspective from the role they serve in healthcare.

Sept. 28 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Showcasing the International Success of Latino-Owned and Led Businesses

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September 2022 Edition: Showcasing the International Success of Hispanic-Owned and Led Businesses

Join U.S. Commercial Service for the eighth session of their “From Local to Global: Celebrating Diversity” event series, as they feature a dynamic panel of Latino founders and leaders from Southern California-based companies, who will share how they have successfully grown their businesses internationally.

Learn about the opportunities to seek out, as well as the challenges to avoid as you launch or expand your international business.

Receive information and resources that will help you chart your path to global sales and expansion success.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am

Location: Virtual (WEBEX)

Sept. 28 — Virtual Meet the Doctor in Spanish ‘Heart Disease Prevention’ Dr. Alejandro Garcia-Revilla, Cardiologist

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The Cottage Heart & Vascular Center will host a free virtual Meet the Doctor event presented in Spanish on heart disease prevention featuring cardiologist Dr. Alejandro Garcia-Revilla, on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 4 -5 p.m.

This virtual Spanish presentation will include an English interpreter.

During his presentation Dr. Garcia-Revilla will discuss caring for your heart and vascular system, from prevention to intervention. There will be a question and answer session following the presentation.

Sept. 29 — Oxnard Thursday Markets EV Show at Plaza Park

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The Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) and the Community Environmental Council invite you to join us and local EV drivers for an electric vehicle show from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 at at Plaza Park Farmers’ Market, 500 S. C St., Oxnard.

You’ll get a chance to have all your EV-related questions answered and meet real EV owners. Learn about stacking rebates and incentives to get the best deal on your EV purchase, and how to get a car charger installed at your home or business. Spin the wheel for a chance to win cool prizes like gift certificates, stickers, water canteens, pizza, and more.

Sept. 29 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents a FREE screening of Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton at the Arlington Theatre

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UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) presents a free screening of Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton at the Arlington Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Perhaps the greatest big wave surfer of all time, Laird Hamilton is a living legend who has tamed some of the world’s mightiest waves. Amongst the surf community, he is also one of the most controversial figures, an innovator who has revolutionized the sport often to the dismay of purists. This thrilling, up-close portrait traces Hamilton’s remarkable journey, from his rebellious childhood in Hawaii to his fearless first forays into surfing to his relentless pursuit of ever-bigger waves, a quest that ultimately led him to conquer what’s been called “the heaviest wave ever ridden.” Blending candid interviews with breathtaking action footage, Take Every Wave is a visceral, white-knuckle look at a life lived on the edge. (Rory Kennedy, 2017, 118 min.)

This screening is part of the Arts & Lectures Thematic Learning Initiative and is presented in association with The Arlington Theatre.

Sept. 30 — Flying Goat Cellars Hosts Annual Winemaker Dinner at La Purisima Mission

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Flying Goat Cellars will host its fifteenth annual Winemaker Dinner at La Purísima Mission on September 30, 2022. Winemaker Norm Yost partners with Chef Clark Staub of Full of Life Flatbread for an intimate dining experience in the romantic, rustic ambiance of the historic Franciscan mission. Guests will unwind in the mission garden as Winemaker Yost pours Goat Bubbles sparkling wine served with appetizers. A four-course meal prepared by Chef Staub will be served in the California heritage dining room seating 40 guests. Three wines featured at the event are Orange County Fair Wine Competition award winners.

Sept. 30 through Sept. Oct. 2 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC) presents Sight + Sound Film Festival Returns

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Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation’s (OPAC) annual Sight + Sound Film Festival hits screens across the city of Oxnard later this month after a multi-year COVID-19 hiatus. The event returns September 30 – October 2, 2022 and will be held in three different venues: Friday at OPAC, Saturday at Oxnard College, and Sunday at Plaza Cinemas in downtown. Tickets start at just $10 and students will receive free admission thanks to this year’s presenting sponsor, Oxnard College. Day-of festivalgoers can also get free admission if they walk, bike, or take public transit as part of California Clean Air Day. Tickets are on sale now at sightplussound.com.

The festival melds the sites/sights and sounds of the City through the chosen locations, curated independent films – narratives, documentaries, music videos, shorts, student works, and others – as well as through afterparties with live music (co-produced with Midnight Society Productions) and interactive activities throughout the day. Sight + Sound was inspired by the incredible local talent in Ventura County as well as the robust Film, Television, and Electronic Media program at Oxnard College and aims to nurture and support a strong network of cultural creatives in our community.

Sept. 30; Oct. 1 — Bilingual report — Test Drive an Electric Vehicle in Ventura, SLO, Santa Maria at National Drive Electric Week

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Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) announces National Drive Electric Week’s (September 23 – Oct 2, 2022) online and in-person events occurring in more than 180 communities across the country that highlight the climate, clean-air benefits, and cost-savings provided by driving an EV.

Sept. 30 — Santa Maria EV Showcase at Town Center West Parking Lot

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Come enjoy the display of several electric vehicles, talk to the owners, and get informed about EV rebates and incentives, charging, and local resources from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 at the Santa Maria EV Showcase at Town Center West Parking Lot, Broadway between Cook and Main, Santa Maria.

The showcase is a collaborative educational opportunity co-sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District, the Santa Barbara Sierra Club, the Community Environmental Council and the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition (C5). On-the-ground support by members of the Santa Barbara EV Advocates.

Sept. 30 — Art exhibit features marine debris from Channel Islands

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CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) is presenting an exhibit of art created by students, faculty and community members from marine debris found on Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa islands to highlight one of the most widespread pollution problems facing the world’s ocean and waterways.

The “Channel Islands Marine Debris Art Show” will be held Friday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 10 p.m. at MadeWest Brewery at 1744 Donlon St. in Ventura. The exhibit will then be viewable by appointment throughout October at the 643 Project Space at 643 N. Ventura Ave. in Ventura. A reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 7, as part of ArtsVentura’s First Friday.

Oct. 1 — San Luis Obispo 5th Annual EV Ride & Drive at Prefumo Creek Commons

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Check out a wide variety of electric cars, bikes, and scooters, many of which will be available for a test drive or ride at the San Luis Obispo 5th Annual EV Ride & Drive, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Prefumo Creek Commons, 11970 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo.

EV owners will be on hand to answer your questions and talk about the joys of driving and riding electric. Snacks and drinks will be served. The first 75 test drivers will receive a free brunch (breakfast burrito, cookie, and a drink). Co-sponsored by CEC and the SLO Climate Coalition.

Oct. 1 — Bilingual report — Wilderness Youth Project Free Nature Play Day to be held in Santa Barbara

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Calling all families! Come enjoy a Saturday, OUTSIDE, with staff and friends of Wilderness Youth Project, Storyteller Children’s Center, and The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Oak Park in Santa Barbara.

Wilderness Youth Project will be hosting a FREE Nature Play Day with engaging activities and facilitated earth-based skills such as fiber arts, fire by friction, and earth paints.

Oct. 1 — Community Health Fair to be held at Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices in Oxnard

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A Community Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 at Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices, 2200 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard

These health care screenings are free of charge for the entire family:

Adult/Child Wellness Checks
Flu Shots
Blood Pressure Checks Glaucoma Screening
Blood Glucose Screening
Mobile Health Van
Health Education
Fun Fitness Activities
Health Care Information
Meet Kaiser Permanente Health Care Team

Oct. 2 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Rising Star of American Music Charley Crockett

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UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Rising Star of American Music Charley Crockett, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct.2 at the Arlington Theatre

Crockett’s concert kicks off the opening week of A&L’s 2022-2023 season of performances and special events, and is followed by Ukrainian rock band Dakha Brakha, Lindy hop sensation SW!NG OUT, CNN analyst David Gergen, and more than 40 additional events.

An authentic and prolific songwriter, Crockett has released five albums of original material since 2020, culminating with September 2022’s The Man from Waco. His latest single, “I’m Just a Clown,” blends classic country craftsmanship with the soulful sounds of Memphis-style horns and reverb-drenched blues guitar.

Oct. 2 — Museum of Ventura County to present ‘Oaktober’

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Join the Museum of Ventura County in a celebration of oaks and native plants with Dr. David White of Once Upon a Watershed, Jenn Rodriguez of Growing Works, Katie Tilford of TinyPlants, and Melina Watts author of Tree, in partnership with Melissa Baffa of Ventura Land Trust from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2 at 100 E. Main St., Ventura.

Feel connected to your county’s environmental community with the local leaders and creatives creating a more sustainable future.

Oct. 4 — The Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula to present Local History Happy Hour/ZOOM with John Krist

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The Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula will present Local History Happy Hour/ZOOM with John Krist from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula.

Members: $0 / $10 non-members in-person / $5 for non-members on Zoom

The Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula invites you to join us for the next installment of our popular series, Local History Happy Hour. In this series, local authors and historians will sit down with The Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director Elena Brokaw to discuss their unique perspectives on our region’s history and take questions from the audience.

Oct. 5 — OC LIVE to present ‘Flamenco! Music& Dance

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Flamenco! The passionate strumming of guitars, the thundering rhythms created by dancers’ feet striking the stage – this is Flamenco in its pure essence. Bring your flowers, fans and castanets and get ready to yell Olé! as Wendy Castellanos-Wolf and the rest of Flamenco805 set the stage on fire with their entrancing movements and heart-wrenching expression.

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