Category: Cultural

For the second consecutive year, a student from the Oxnard Union High School District has been named Ventura County’s youth poet laureate

VENTURA COUNTY — Genesis Perez, who graduated from Channel Islands High School in June and now attends Cal State Northridge, is the county’s 2019/2020 youth poet laureate as named by the Ventura County Arts Council. Genesis will serve for one…

Delta High School Robotics Team recently captured the ‘Judges Award’

SANTA MARIA — The Delta High School Robotics Team recently captured the “Judges Award” during their first Vex EDR tournament. The honor recognized the Delta Dragon’s design, engineering notebook and team interview. The competition involved 32 teams from comprehensive high schools…

SMHS Alpine Club and Las Flores Ranch

SANTA MARIA — Seventeen SMHS students who enjoy the outdoors recently added to its access for others during a community service project at Los Flores Ranch, a recreational space in the Solomon Hills, south of Santa Maria and Orcutt. The Saint…

Museum of Ventura County — Woven Earth Opens Nov. 12th, Announcing Member Appreciation Day and more

Woven Earth Opens Tuesday, November 12th at the Museum of Ventura County! Displaying a wide range of hand-woven baskets from the Museum’s extensive collection, Woven Earth focuses on California’s native communities and the traditions involved in making these baskets. Basket…

Nominations for El Concilio’s Latino Leadership Award are due by Nov. 15

OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services is asking for nominations for the 31th Annual Latino Leadership Awards. Nominations must be received at El Concilio Family Services no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2019. Click here to submit a nomination. El Concilio…

Easterseals Child Development Center in Ventura Expands Services and Adds New Leadership

VENTURA — Easterseals Southern California’s (ESSC) Child Development Center in Ventura has completed its first phase of renovations. In addition, thanks to additional Early Head Start grant from The Department of Health and Human Services, the nonprofit disability services organization is…

United Way of Ventura County — Discover Your Superpowers on GivingTuesday

If you’ve never participated in GivingTuesday, this is your year to discover your superpowers and earn your cape. GivingTuesday is an international movement that harnesses the generosity of millions of people around the world to support the causes they believe…

There’s No Place Like The Collection For The Holidays

Season’s Greetings and holiday merriments at The Collection at RiverPark start Nov. 16 with its annual Tree Lighting Celebration presented by Oakmont of RiverPark OXNARD — Experience the excitement and holiday magic at The Collection at RiverPark! Regarded as Ventura County’s…

Bilingual commentary: Reflections on Math Education—Part III

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. David Magallanes By David…

Guest commentary: The Acuna Arts Collective Team (AACT) Project in Downtown Oxnard

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. By Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor The…

Celebrate the 2019 Holiday Season in Oxnard!

OXNARD — Get into the holiday spirit in Oxnard with family-friendly festive events taking place in November and December. The holiday season kicks off with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Collection at RiverPark on Saturday, November 16 at 7…

Marjorie Luke Theatre — November At The Luke

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   View this email in your browser Upcoming Events Till There Was You Saturday, November 2nd 2:00pm Pacific Sound Men’s Chorus presents the 2010 International 1st Place Quartet Champions. Storm Front Quartet’s love of barbershop music…

CSUCI Science Carnival postponed until 2020

CAMARILLO  — The annual CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Science Carnival scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2 has been postponed until 2020 due to the fires and air quality.   “With the safety of our local community, students and volunteers in mind and those…

Charles “Tyke” Minetti is named the 2019 Vaquero of the Year by the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum

2019 Vaquero of the Year Tyke Minetti will be honored and presented with his award on Friday, November 8th at SYVHM’s 35th Annual Vaquero Gala Benefit Celebration SANTA YNEZ — The Board of Directors of the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum (SYVHM)…

Bilingual commentary: Reflections on Math Education—Part II

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. David Magallanes By David…

Guest commentary: The City of Oxnard Rollout the 2019-2020 Art in Public Places request of Proposals (RFP)

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. By Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor The…

Santa Maria FFA named 2019 Chapter of the Year

SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria High School FFA program has been selected as the top 2019 Chapter of the Year for the Santa Barbara Section. The members received this honor at the annual Chapter Officer Leadership Retreat in Hollister, Ca.…

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — MCASB Events | Last two weeks of Kunsthalle for Music

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! Kunsthalle for Music Closing Sunday, November 3, 2019 UPCOMING EVENTS Scholar Talk Glenn Wharton Thursday, October 24, 2019 MCASB More » Date Night Kunsthalle for Music Friday, October 25, 2019…

Bilingual commentary: Reflections on Math Education—Part I

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. David Magallanes By David…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Fire Department hosts 2nd Annual Girls’ Fire Camp. Registration now open

Ventura County Fire Department hosts 2nd Annual Girls’ Fire Camp Registration Now Open CAMARILLO — This week, registration opens for theVentura County Fire Department’s second annual, Girls’ Fire Camp, hosted on Saturday, November 23 – Sunday, November 24, 2019, from…

Congratulations to AMAE’s 1st Annual Ventura County Student Speech Competition Winners!!

OXNARD — The Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE), Oxnard Chapter, held it’s 1st Annual Ventura County Student Speech Competition on Oct. 11th at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Students in grades 6-8 from Ventura County School Districts were invited to…

Santa Paula Art Museum — Week in Review

Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center Last Sunday’s Halloween-themed Free Family Day was a blast with 170 guests dropping in to make mixed media masks and clay mini monsters! Our new display of colorful…

Governor Signs Jackson Bill To Assess the Price Tag of Shutting Down Oil and Gas Infrastructure

SACRAMENTO – As the state works to combat climate change and move toward a fossil fuel-free future, Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara)’s legislation to assess the eventual price tag of shutting down and cleaning up…

Bilingual commentary: Is Organic Food Really Healthy? Part II

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. David Magallanes By David…

Museum of Ventura County — Announcing Día de los Muertos Festivities, Dr. Raymond Neutra at MVC and more!

Dr. Raymond Neutra at the Museum of Ventura County Dr. Raymond Neutra joins us at the Museum of Ventura County this Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 6:30—8 p.m. for a Lecture & Book Signing on his book, “Cheap and Thin:…

Bilingual commentary: Is Organic Food Really Healthy? Part I

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. David Magallanes By David…

Ventura County invests in census outreach to ensure federal funding and representation

VENTURA — Ventura County is in the top two percent of counties nationwide which have been identified as critically at-risk for an undercount in the upcoming 2020 Census. An undercount can have an enormous negative effect on residents in the county…

Friendship Center — This Fall, find out how to take a LEAP! and WISE UP Hollywood style

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   About Us Programs For Caregivers Calendar of Activities Events Donate Contact Us Train Your Brain! CONNECTIONS NOW Mondays & Wednesdays in Montecito as well as Mondays & Thursdays in Goleta: GOLETA 805-845-7442 Persons…

Governor Signs Jackson Bill To Ensure Emergency Plans Address Diverse Population Needs

SB 160 directs emergency planners to consider cultural and linguistic differences of residents SACRAMENTO – As California continues to face the threat of devastating wildfires, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (Santa Barbara) to ensure counties address…

Marjorie Luke Theatre — October at The Luke Theatre

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   The Luke Produced Mind, Body & Soul Series, continuing October 1st, 8th, & 15th. Upcoming Events Kindness, Gratitude and Awe: The Neuroscience Behind the Benefits Dave Mochel – Tuesday, October 1st  7:30pm Dr. Gay Hendricks Friday,…

Jackson statement on Study Showing Handgun Purchasers with a Prior DUI Have a Greater Risk for Serious Violence

B 55 (Jackson) Would Restrict Gun Ownership Among Californians with Repeat DUI Convictions SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (Santa Barbara) released the following statement today on a study published in the Sept. 30 issue of JAMA Internal Medicine showing that legal purchasers of handguns…

Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE), Oxnard Chapter to sponsor inaugural Ventura County Student Speeh Competition

OXNARD — The Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE), Oxnard Chapter, is proud to sponsor the First Annual Ventura County Student Speech Competition. Students in grades 6-8 from Ventura County School Districts have been invited to participate.  A student participant…

Dr. Cesar Morales Honored with National Educational Award

VENTURA COUNTY — Dr. Cesar Morales, Associate Superintendent of Student Services at the Ventura County Office of Education, is one of just 17 educators nationwide to receive the 2019 Excellence in Educational Leadership Award from the University Council for Educational Administration…