OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center (The PACC) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary by kicking off the new season with a community celebration on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. Starting at 4 p.m. in the main courtyard, the public can enjoy…
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Santa Paula Art Museum update for Sept. 16
Click here for more information SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Our best museum moments from the past week all come from the premiere of our newest exhibit, Sanctuary/Santuario: The 25th De Colores Art…
Rose Avenue School in Oxnard Awarded State Medal
OXNARD — The Silver Level Recognition Medal was awarded to Rose Avenue School in Oxnard by the California Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Coalition for adopting a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all…
Limón Attends the Global Climate Action Summit
SAN FRANCISCO — Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) is among top State environmental leaders attending Governor Jerry Brown’s Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco this week sending a clear message to the rest of the nation that despite the Federal Government’s…
Bilingual report: Poll Workers Needed for November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election
VENTURA — The Ventura County Elections Division seeks volunteers to staff and manage 361 polling places throughout the county for the upcoming November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election. Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn stated, “Being a poll worker is a…
Bilingual commentary: Getting Out of California
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By David Magallanes •…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 13
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM CORNERSTONES FUNDRAISER The 3rd annual Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos/Night of Memories Saturday, October 20, 2018. 6-9 pm A spectacularly fun evening of cherishing memories, remembering loved ones and supporting the Carnegie! Music by Trio…
CSUCI Nursing student receives coveted CSU Trustees’ Award
CAMARILLO — While growing up in the Philippines, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Nursing student Ma Theresa Quisao rarely had money for food. “The only money I had was to pay ‘jeepney’ drivers to get to school,” Quisao said. “At school some of my…
Bilingual report: County Service Excellence Program saves $33 million in first ten years
VENTURA – The County of Ventura Service Excellence Program was implemented in June 2008 and, in its first 10 years, has generated more than $33 million in ongoing annual savings and had a direct impact on the lives of the…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 12
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. 6-Week Portrait Drawing Course Registration Deadline Extended: September 13.The Museum of Ventura County announces its firstPortrait Drawing Course.…
Santa Paula Art Museum Celebrates 25 Years of the De Colores Art Show with ‘Sanctuary/Santuario’
Event opens with reception on Sept. 15 SANTA PAULA — This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the “De Colores Art Show.” The show’s founder and curator, Xavier “Big X” Montes, chose “Sanctuary/Santuario” as the theme for this year’s milestone…
El Concilio seeking nominations for 2019 Awardees
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services presents the 30th Anniversary of the Latino Leadership Awards – ” Making a Difference – Together We Thrive” El Concilio Family Services, founded in 1975, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide direct…
El Centrito Family Learning Center announces enrollment for its STEAM Academy
OXNARD — Hi Friends! Please help us spread the word! El Centrito Family Learning Center’s STEAM Academy is enrolling now! Please let your friends and family know about this great after school enrichment opportunity. Services are offered daily from 2:30-5:30pm. STEAM students…
Guest commentary: OPD’s current ‘Opt-Out’ Conditions and the Recommendations Made by CORE
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. Armando Vazquez. By Armando Vazquez / Guest…
Bilingual commentary: Seeing for Miles and Miles
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By David Magallanes •…
Oxnard Performing Arts Center update for Sept. 6
NOVEMBER Free family-friendly movie: Coco Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10 am Oxnard Performing Arts Center – 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard oxnardperformingarts.com Help us celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center with a special screening…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Sept. 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive On view July 1 – October 14, 2018MCASB is pleased to present Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive, a solo exhibition featuring a…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Opening Exhibition September 9 – November 18, 2018 World View / Cosmovisión Impactful visions of SoCal artists’ contemporary world views, featuring the work of: Abel Alejandre, Pável Acevedo, Val Echavarria and Ricardo Rodríguez.…
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Earns Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. Since 2002, using objective analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the…
Jackson’s Emergency Alert Bill Heads to the Governor. See more news here
SB 821 allows counties to automatically enroll residents in emergency alerts SACRAMENTO—Following the devastating fires last year, in which many residents were not signed up for their county emergency alerts, a bill by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to create an…
October — Santa Paula Art Museum to Offer Weekly Art Series for Children and Adults
SANTA PAULA — For those looking to exercise their creativity this fall, the Santa Paula Art Museum will offer in-depth, weekly art series for both children and adults in October. Kids from ages 10 to 13 can learn how to…
October — Museum of Ventura County Hosts Exhibit and Events for National Aids Awareness Month
VENTURA — In honor of National AIDS Awareness month, the Museum of Ventura County will host an exhibit, AIDS History and Queer Art, to raise awareness of both the disease’s history in Ventura County and the recent rise in new…
October — Livingston Memorial Camarillo Hospice Support Group Calendar
CAMARILLO —Livingston Memorial Camarillo Hospice October Support Group Calendar.
Oct. 3 — 30th Annual Senior Expo of Santa Barbara. Free Health Screenings, Activities, and Exhibits for Seniors and Caregivers
SANTA BARBARA — Seniors and caregivers looking for one central place to get information about products and services to stay healthy and active will find it all at the Senior Expo of Santa Barbara, Wednesday October 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. to…
Oct. 4 — Bring the Kids! Bring the Family! Award Winning Author coming to La Colonia, Oxnard!
OXNARD — As part of the Guest Speaker Series, Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Service Depatment is proud to announce a special book reading and signing event in La Colonia area of Oxnard by award-winning author, Amada Irma Perez. This special…
Oct. 5 — First Friday Features The Night of the Nosferatu at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — It’s a spooky First Friday event, 6–8 p.m., Oct. 5, at the Museum of Ventura County with music by DJ Darko, aka David Cervantes, refreshments by Desserts to Die For and the opening of The Night of the…
Oct. 6 — Journey to ‘The Land of Light,’ Where Art, Science, and Play Intersect
SANTA PAULA — You’re invited to journey to “The Land of Light” at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Now in its second year, the one-night only event will encourage visitors to see and experience…
Oct. 6 — Community Celebrates Oxnard’s Diversity at Free Multicultural Festival
OXNARD — Celebrate Oxnard’s cultural diversity at the 23rd Annual Multicultural Festival, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Plaza Park, 500 S. C. Street. Admission is free. The Multicultural Festival features a variety of fun, educational…
Oct. 7 — 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Bright lights and cameras will be out in force at the 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars, a gala to raise funds for ACT Today!, the nation’s leading autism nonprofit organization providing help and support to children…
Oct. 8 — Participants Sought for the Los Angeles Italian American Golf Association 35th Annual Golf Tournament Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley
NORTHRIDGE — The Los Angeles Italian American Golf Association (LAIAGA) welcomes golfers to make that perfect swing while giving back to a good cause during the 35th Annual LAIAGA Golf Tournament Monday, October 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 pm…
October — Tricks and Treats are in Store in Oxnard. Visitors will find Fun Events Taking Place throughout the City
OXNARD — Halloween is around the corner, and Oxnard is preparing to welcome visitors to the city with “Spooktacular” events from haunted haunts, to trick or treating fun and nail biting tours! Grab a friend and dare to enter the Oxnard…
Oct. 10 — Aida Cuevas to perform at The Granada Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — Aida Cuevas will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 at The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Performing with Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán, the “Queen of Ranchera Music” and first female singer in the mariachi…
Oct. 11 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘A Kind of Song: Reading with Dana Gioia’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “A Kind of Song: Reading with Dana Gioia” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Free…
Oct. 11 — OC LIVE presents Stand-Up Comedy
We have five incredible, famous, working comedians. It is the same show we would all would see in Downtown LA at a hefty price, but instead it is for FREE here in Oxnard for OC LIVE. Awesome. The direct link to more…
Through Oct. 12 — OC LIVE: Fighters-Salomon Huerta..Oxnard College
Fighters – Salomon Huerta Oxnard College McNish Gallery Schedule Exhibition: September 5 – October 12, 2018 OC LIVE Lecture: Wednesday, September 5, 2:00 to 3:00 pm @ Oxnard College Performing Arts Building Reception: Wednesday, September 5, 3:00 to 5:00 pm @ Oxnard…
Oct. 13 — Company Wang Ramirez performs at the Granada Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — Company Wang Ramirez performs from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Sébastien Ramirez and Honji Wang create dance-theater works that are deeply rooted in hip hop and…
Oct. 18 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Parker Quartet
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present the Parker Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Inspiring performances, luminous sound, and exceptional musicianship are the…
Oct. 18 — New York Times Bestselling author Roxane Gay to speak at CSUCI Reading Celebration
CAMARILLO — “The story of my body is not a story of triumph,” wrote New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay in her memoir, “Hunger.” “This is not a weight loss memoir. There will be no picture of a thin…
Oct. 19 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Quique Escamilla in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the 14th season of free family concerts and community outreach with Juno award-winner Quique Escamilla performing original songs in Spanish and English inspired by the political and social issues of today.…
Oct. 20 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Quique Escamilla in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the 14th season of free family concerts and community outreach with Juno award-winner Escamilla performing original songs in Spanish and English inspired by the political and social issues of today. Originally from Chiapas,…
Oct. 21 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Quique Escamilla in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the 14th season of free family concerts and community outreach with Juno award-winner Quique Escamilla performing original songs in Spanish and English inspired by the political and social issues of today. Originally from…
Oct. 23 — Ventura County Community Development Corporation hosts free estate planning workshop
VENTURA COUNTY — Approximately 50% of Americans do NOT have a will or other estate plan. This can cause major emotional and financial burden for loved ones left behind. Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will host a free educational workshop…
Oct. 24 — Low-Income and Housing Assistance Event Open to All
SAN LUIS OBISPO — A one-stop-shop event connecting underrepresented groups to difficult-to-obtain benefits and services is being held in Paso Robles this month. The County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office and the County Department of Social Services are…
Oct. 25 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents ‘Sketching in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Artwill present “Sketching in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art.…
Oct. 26 — Ventura County Arts Council presents ‘Still At War — Chaos & Order’
VENTURA — Ventura County Arts Council Visual Arts Committee requests the pleasure of your company for the exhibit: “STILL AT WAR | CHAOS & ORDER” at the Atrium Gallery, Hall of Administration, Ventura County Government Center 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura…
Oct. 26 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center to present ‘The Hero Twins — A Mayan Story’
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center announces the upcoming events: THE HERO TWINS – A MAYAN STORY By Boxtales Theater Company Friday, October 26, 2018 at 10 am & 4:30 pm $3-$5 Grades K-6 Oxnard Performing Arts Center – 800…
Oct. 28 — 29th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration at SBMA
Free Family Day on Sunday, October 28, 1 – 4 pm SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) presents a free family day in celebration of Día de los Muertos on Sunday, October 28, from 1 to 4 pm,…
Author, Kathleen Contreras Presents Her Book, ‘Harvesting Friends’ at Santa Paula Agriculture Museum on Sept. 16
SANTA PAULA — The Agriculture Museum will present local author, Kathleen Contreras’ book launch event Sunday, September 16th from 1:00-3:00 pm. Contreres’ book, Harvesting Friends, is a bilingual tale that teaches compassion, cooperation and companionship through gardening. The event is free to…
‘Tools for School’ Event Brings Class Supplies to 400 Kids in Need
SANTA BARBARA — Thanks to a generous donation from the local branch of Union Bank, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) and its nonprofit affiliate 2nd Story Associates recently presented approximately 400 school-age children with backpacks…
Oak View children and families receive expanded classes and preschool scholarships, thanks to grants received by First 5 Ventura
VENTURA COUNTY — Oak View children and families are benefitting from a pair of grants received by First 5 Ventura County (F5VC). F5VC has been able to expand the number of Parent and Child Together (PACT) classes and preschool scholarships…