OXNARD — The community is invited to join in the fun at Channel Islands Harbor as it hosts this year’s Farmers’ Market Pumpkin Fun Day October 27 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., in the north parking lot adjacent to…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents a free family day in celebration of Día de los Muertos in the Museum’s back plaza, Family Resource Center, and galleries. For the 30th year, the Museum honors the Mexican tradition…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Alfredo Ramos Martínez: On Paper,” Oct. 27 through Feb. 9, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Alfredo Ramos Martínez (1871–1946) was a pivotal figure in the modernist development of Mexican art. He spent his…
VENTURA — “Glazes of the Arts and Crafts Movement and Introduction by James Haggerty” to be presented at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center,550 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura. The…
Upcoming Workshops Take advantage of VCCDC’s FREE upcoming workshops on topics ranging from Homebuyer Education to Estate Planning! REGISTER – Aug. 17 REGISTER – Sept. 21 Taller en Español – agosto 17 HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Workshops Cost: $25 fee waived…
SANTA PAULA — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) will welcome their 2019 Fall artist in residence, Joan Giroux, with an opening reception on October 29th for her exhibition Memory Marks. The exhibition will remain on display at the Leigh Block Gallery, located…
SAN LUIS OBISPO — A one-stop-shop event connecting underrepresented groups to difficult-to-obtain benefits and services will be held in Paso Robles on October 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Paso Robles Event Center. The County of San Luis…
VENTURA — “Limón y sal: Día de los Muertos Celebration” will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 on Chestnut Street in downtown Ventura. Free family friendly event with food and drinks, vendors, outdoor catinas, live music…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the United States institutional debut of Berlin-based artist and composer, Ari Benjamin Meyers. Being exhibited for the first time in the United States, Kunsthalle for Music is dedicated to…
SANTA PAULA — Families and guests of all ages are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos at four different locations in Santa Paula on Sunday, November 3, 2019! Participating sites will include the Santa Paula Art Museum, California Oil…
OJAI — The 7th Annual Ventura County Farm Day, set for Saturday, November 9, will start early with a kickoff “Meet The Farmer” Pig Roast. The farm-to-table wine dinner is Thursday, November 7 at Topa Mountain Winery in Ojai. The…
SANTA BARBARA — A film screening of ‘Dolores’ will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at UCSB Campbell Hall. A film about a rebel, activist, feminist and mother Dolores Huerta. Dolores Huerta is among the most important, yet least…
OXNARD — First 5 Ventura County is excited to welcome The First 5 Express in bringing hands-on activities and prizes for the whole family. On Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First 5 Ventura County, in partnership with Child…
VENTURA COUNTY — Over 20 Ventura County farms, ranches, nurseries and other agricultural operations, from organic to conventional, row crops to orchards, will open their doors to the public during the 7th Annual Ventura County Farm Day. On Saturday, November…
Premiere Party: Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The cost of admission to the premiere is $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. SANTA PAULA — “Art About Agriculture,” the popular pastoral art show presented annually by the Ag Art Alliance, will…
CAMARILLO — Photographer John Raymond Mireles has been on a three-year journey that has taken him to all 50 states and introduced him to more than 3,000 “Neighbors” as he has wound his way through small towns and large cities…
THOUSAND OAKS — Clothing is a means of self expression. From the desire to look professional, stylish or modest to expressing a concept, culture or religious belief, we tell the world who we are by the clothes we choose to…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Studio Sunday & Bilingual Tours of Alfredo Ramos Martínez: On Paper” from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara Studio Sunday Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate…
Santa Barbara City College is pleased to bring Dr. Marc Lamont Hill to campus on Wednesday, November 13, to deliver the 2019 Leonardo Dorantes Memorial Lecture, “Building Community in an Hour of Chaos.” Join members of the community in SBCC’s Garvin…
SANTA MARIA — Take a colorful trip south of the border as three local groups combine to present “Fiesta Mexicana” on Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th. The event will feature performances by the ballet folklórico’s of Righetti High School,…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara members are invited to be part of an exclusive preview prior to the opening of the exhibition N. Dash. Abaseh Mirvali, Chief Curator, Executive Director & CEO, MCASB will be joined…
SANTA BARBARA — Please join us at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) as we celebrate the opening of the solo-exhibition of New York-based artist N. Dash in the MCASB Main Galleries at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 at 653…
SANTA BARBARA — November 24, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, California Join us in the museum for a gathering of gratitude! Discover the transformational power of sound vibrations as you are surrounded by…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 6 – 7 pm To meditate is to be in the present moment, which is similar to the contemplative process of looking at art. In collaboration with…
A community service of gratitude for the earth and our shared life! SANTA BARBARA — The annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held on Tuesday, November 26th, at 7:00 p.m. at the historic, downtown First United Methodist Church. All are…
VENTURA — A Nature Photography Exhibit hosted by Ventura Land Trust (VLT) is on display now through November 30 at Rincon Brewery, 4100 Telegraph Rd., Ventura. The 40 photographs that comprise the exhibit are for sale with a portion of…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present “Scholar Talk | Radhule Weininger: Mindfulness and Meditation” December 4, 2019 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Why practice mindfulness in the museum? What do art and meditation have in…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Contemporary art. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. December 5, 2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Enjoy Curated Cocktails at MCASB inspired by the current exhibition N. Dash. Delicious winter drinks,…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College’s Atkinson Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Jane Mulfinger, “West is South,” on display in the Gallery thorugh Dec. 6. Local artist Mulfinger’s work explores the premise of spatial disorientation with our local…
CAMARILLO — Experience the glow of bold and colorful neon art at Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART)’s newest exhibition, Illuminated, featuring the work of contemporary light artists Linda Sue Price, Lisa Schulte and David Isakson. The public is invited…
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Office of Education’s Department of Comprehensive Health and Prevention Programs (CHPP) was recently honored for its efforts to teach students about the dangers of opioid use, vaping and other risky behaviors. The department received the…
OXNARD — Ventura County public health officials are reporting two Ventura County residents as suspected of having vaping-associated pulmonary injuries. The cases were reported to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). CDPH is currently investigating whether these two cases…
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County for California Club on September 20, 2019 from 6 p.m.—9 p.m.! This special opening reception for the latest exhibit, California Cool, will take visitors on an exciting trip back to an era of Mid-century…
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CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has been transforming lives and entire families ever since it opened in 2002. Now, Money Magazine has taken notice by naming CSUCI as the 9th “Most Transformative College” in the nation. Money goes on…
OXNARD — Visit Oxnard is seeking locals’ help in unearthing the hidden gems of Oxnard. It works simply this way: Residents send in tips on the hidden gems they have discovered for a chance to win a prize package. The package…
Local Community Organizing team seeks input to help guide its efforts to reduce sexual assault and dating abuse. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — RISE, through its Close to Home Community Organizing Team, is releasing a city-wide survey to gather input…
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OXNARD — Cabrillo Economic Development Corp. is proud to be a partner with HOPE (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality) for the 2019 Latina Empowerment Day, a one-day intensive workshop series created to empower Latinas to increase their community advocacy and strengthen…
CENTRAL COAST — The Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) will host its annual Raising Justice fundraiser and afternoon of community building with community members throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. The event will take place from…
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…
To be presented at 5th Annual Wine Women & Shoes Event SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The RISE Up Awards recognize excellence in community service supporting RISE’s sexual abuse, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence programs; the 2019RISE Up Award…
TASTE Presented by Ventura Chamber of Commerce returns to the Museum of Ventura County on August 29, 2019 from 5:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Members of the Museum can purchase tickets at the discounted price of $40! Purchase your tickets today by…
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center This Week at the Museum The end of summer has been a bit of a whirlwind here at the Santa Paula Art Museum, but in the best way…
OXNARD — Consulado de México en Oxnard — Semana de Derechos Laborales 2019 del 26 de agosto al 2 de septiembre.
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is pleased to announce a new member to its Board of Governors, Omid Noori. Noori currently serves as Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor Managing Director for U.S. Bank…
SANTA PAULA — Calling all creative teens! On Friday, September 6, 2019, the Santa Paula Art Museum will launch its new “Teen Art Group,” a free, weekly, hands-on art-making experience for local teens ages 13-18. Teens can join artist in residence…
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Trustees, Katie Convoy and Eric Neuron. “Katie and Eric bring extensive expertise in fundraising, business and management to our board, along with a…
CAMARILLO — According to statistics released in 2019 by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the number of science and engineering degrees awarded to minorities and women has increased over the past two decades, but their numbers are still not high enough…
La Profesora del Mundo By Jim Logan • UCSB Sara Poot-Herrera has long had one foot in the U.S. and the other in Mexico. A professor in UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese, she’s been a powerful champion…
