From Thousand Oaks to Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Barbara and beyond, communities are preparing for the annual Día de los Muertos celebrations in the 805 region. The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard recently requested community organizers to submit a comprehensive list of…
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Commentary: The Occupiers
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor We read about them and see them on the daily news: the Occupiers of Wall Street, Chicago, San Francisco, and now even of Ventura. They are protesting the economic conditions that have befallen the…
Latino Action Team members take part in United Way’s ‘Day of Caring’
Members of the United Way of Ventura County’s Latino Action Team and other community volunteers, gathered on Oct. 1 at the Sunshine Manor Mobile Home Park in Oxnard as part of the 22nd annual “Day of Caring” activities held throughout Ventura…
CSU Channel Islands to present ‘Latin Grammys Exhibit’ reception on Oct. 27
CSU Channel Islands will present the opening reception for “The Latin Grammys Exhibit” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at the John Spoor Broome Library, Millenium News Center Area. The music museum exhibit was installed in partnership with The GRAMMY…
Author Demetria Martínez to receive UCSB’s Luis Leal Literature Award on Oct. 27
SANTA BARBARA — Poet, novelist, and journalist Demetria Martínez is the recipient of UC Santa Barbara’s 2011 Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature, the university reported in a media release. The award will be presented during a ceremony…
CVUUF community forum set for Oct. 27 in Newbury Park
The Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is presenting the CVUUF Community Forum David Korten — “American Awakening: From Wall Street Protests to a Main Street Economy,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3327 Old…
Reservations due on Oct. 28 for ‘Celebration of Justice Reception’
Reservations are due by Friday, Oct. 28 for the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County’s “Celebration of Justice Reception.” The reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura, 5654 Ralston St., Ventura.…
Volunteers needed for MICOP’S monthly meeting on Oct. 29
The Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project presents its monthly community meeting starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Harrington Elementary School, 2501 Gisler St., Oxnard. In conjunction with the Rio Neighborhood for Learning, a community meeting will also be held at…
Hartung appointed director of the Henry L. “Hank” Lacayo Institute at CSU Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Elizabeth Hartung has been appointed as the new director of the Henry L. “Hank” Lacayo Institute for Workforce & Community Studies (HLI) at CSU Channel Islands, university officials reported Friday in a media release. “I am very pleased…
Commentary: The ideal vacation — northern Tuscany
By Boyd Lemon / Guest contributor If you are dreaming of or planning a vacation abroad next spring or summer, I have a recommendation. Tuscany has been a favorite vacation spot for Americans for many years, but it has…
Oxnard College Foundation presenting 4th annual Tardeada on Oct. 22
The Oxnard College Foundation’s 4th Annual Tardeada will present the Core Ensemble performing the chamber music theater work “Tres Vidas” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center. Chamber music theater is a unique performance…
Commentary: Giftedness
By David Magallanes /Guest contributor When I was in college studying mathematics, I often enjoyed listening to music, though not the kind that most young people listen to today. For some reason, I seemed to do my best mathematical work…
Commentary: Chicano Rock!
By Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor I love museums, big ones, dinky ones, modern, old, doesn’t matter. And I love most music, oldies, new stuff, R & B, even some rap (my kids could not believe me when I played Eminem…
OHS Marching Band & Auxiliary to hold car wash on Oct. 22
The Oxnard High School Marching Band & Auxiliary will hold a “Car Wash, BBQ and E-Waste” fundraiser beginning with the E-Waste event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at Oxnard High School. The car wash will be…
Bilingual report: Gran Kermes celebration on Oct. 23 in Port Hueneme
The Club Social Potrero de Gallegos Valparaiso, Zacatecas, will hold its “Gran Kermes” celebration to benefit the remodeling of a church from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at 665 Pearson Road, Port Hueneme. Food and DJ entertainment. Call…
Bilingual report: Promotores celebration on Oct. 23 in Santa Barbara
“Vision y compromiso: La red de promotoras y trabajadores,” a celebration of promotoras month, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at the Department of Education, 4400 Cathedral Oaks, Santa Barbara in the auditorium. Food, music…
Residents urged to participate in Great California Shake Out on Oct. 20
SANTA BARBARA — Assemblymember Das Williams urges Californian’s along the central coast to participate in the Great California Shake Out 2011, a statewide earthquake preparedness drill at 10.20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, his office reported in a media release. “Once…
Real estate fraud town hall meeting set for Oct. 20 in Oxnard
“Don’t Be A Victim!” Real estate fraud town hall meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the South Oxnard Community Center, 200 E. Bard, Oxnard. Hosted by Ventura County Supervisors Kathy Long and John C. Zaragoza. Call Long’s office at…
Bilingual report: Tequila tasting on Oct. 21 to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
“It’s Tequila Time” fundraiser to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at 816 Camarillo Springs Road, in the Orchid Room. Tickets, $45 each or $80 for two, includes dinner, entertainment and several tastings…
Final performances of Teatro’s ‘Adán, Eva, y la otra’ set for Oct. 21-22
Final two performances of Teatro de las Américas’ ‘Adán, Eva, y la otra’ Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Black Box Theater at the Oxnard Performing Arts Theater, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Special attraction: Music by…
¡Viva Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Valente Pastor Oct. 21-23
¡Viva Arte de Santa Barbara! will present “La voz más Mexicana,” Valente Pastor, with free concerts on Friday, Oct. 21, Isla Vista School, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 22, Guadalupe City Hall, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., at…
Bilingual report: Consulate seeking information for ‘Day of the Dead’ events
The Consulate of México in Oxnard is currently organizing a community calendar for the “Day of the Dead” activities in the Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. A committee of community leaders will be visiting each site with “Ofrendas”…
Supervisor Zaragoza inducted into Oxnard High School Hall of Fame
Ventura County Supervisor and Oxnard High School alumnus John C. Zaragoza was inducted into the Oxnard High School Hall of Fame on Thursday, Oct. 13. “I am honored to receive this great award from Oxnard High School,” Zaragoza stated in…
Oxnard-Ocotlán Sister City Committee fundraiser set for Oct. 18
Fundraising Mexican Dinner presented by the Oxnard-Ocotlán Sister City Committee, 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Cabo Seafood Grill & Bar, 1041 So. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard. $12. Call 805.443.1419 for more information.
Bilingual report: Social Justice Fund for VC to hold community workshop on Oct. 19
The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County has announced a series of programs benefiting the community. The “Building a Strong Community” workshop will be presented from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Center for Employment Training, 761…
Bilingual report: Oxnard Union High School District to present ‘College Night’ on Oct. 20
The Oxnard Union High School District will present “College Night” for parents and students in the 12th grade from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. The event, with presentations…
Commentary: Final De Colores Art Show reception set for Oct. 15 in Santa Paula
By Frank X. Moraga / www.Amigos805.com Say it’s not true, but it looks like the final De Colores Art Show will kick off with a farewell reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Santa Paula Museum…
Commentary: Preparing for retirement
By Boyd Lemon / Guest constributor In an earlier column I told you about how I found my life’s passion — writing — in retirement. It is important to have a passion to pursue when you are retired. This column…
Commentary: Why I Am Catholic. Or am I?
By David Magallanes /Guest contributor I sometimes wonder what pastors of small, struggling churches think when they compare their small, incipient Sunday flocks scattered throughout the meeting room with the packed, standing-room-only masses that attend, well, Mass at the vastly…
UCSB conference on Oct. 14 to highlight new scholarship on César Chávez and the UFW
SANTA BARBARA — New research and scholarship that have altered the general understanding of the United Farm Workers (UFW) movement as well as that of labor and civil rights leader César Chávez will be the focus of a daylong…
L.A. Xicano exhibits opens on Oct. 14 with ‘Art Along the Hyphen: The Mexican-American Generation’
One city, five exhibitions, more than eighty artists. An unprecedented view of Chicano art. Organized by the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center and curated by Chon A. Noriega, Terezita Romo, and Pilar Tompkins Rivas L.A. Xicano is a unique collaboration between the…
FOOD Share to benefit from ticket sales at Oct. 14-16 Harvest Festival
Visitors get a $2 discount with donation to FOOD Share VENTURA — Get a jump on the holidays and turn your shopping experience into a celebration at the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show, October 14-16 at the Ventura…
Commentary: Ending class warfare in education
Class warfare in education has been waged for years. It must end. Cries from the extreme right have accused President Obama of starting a “class warfare” because corporations and the ultra-rich are being asked to pay their fair share in…
Downtown Oxnard celebrates Art Beat on Oct. 8
October’s Downtown Oxnard Second Saturday Art Beat begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 8. Art Beat is Downtown Oxnard’s answer to the question, “what is happening in Oxnard?” organizers reported in a media release. Come and see for yourself by walking the…
Commentary: Travel as therapy
By Boyd Lemon / Guest contributor Have you ever said, “I really need to get away.” Behind this not uncommon expression is the implied recognition that travel, despite its sometimes stressful moments, can be therapeutic. My experience in recovering from…
Commentary: Raising a daughter
By David Magallanes /Guest contributor I have had the experience and privilege of raising a daughter. Many people throughout the years have indicated to me their belief that I had accomplished this task successfully. It was not always easy nor…
Commentary: Young filmmaker shows stamina
By Mona AlvaradoFrazier/ Guest contributor At twenty years of age, Bibiana Martinez, is well on her way to living her passion. She is a student at the Art Institute of California in Santa Monica, California and has already won an award…
CSU Channel Islands awarded $6 million Federal grant to encourage Hispanic science, math graduates
University will partner with local community colleges, schools in five-year grant-funded effort CAMARILLO – A $6 million federal grant will be used to help inspire and educate the next generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics graduates at CSU Channel…
Capps announces Federal funding for physical education program for Ventura County schools
WASHINGTON – Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) announced on Tuesday that Ventura Unified School District has been awarded a three year, nearly $983,000 grant from the Department of Education’s Carol M. White Physical Education Program. The federal funding will allow…
Carnegie holds ‘Meet the Artists’ on Oct. 6
The Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard will hold its meet the artist showcase “Benjamin and Sean Anderson,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 at 424 So. C St., Oxnard. “Hear from them how they have merged classical art training from…