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Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting available through CSU Channel Islands beginning fall 2016
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CI) will offer classes required for a Certificate of Healthcare Interpreting beginning in fall of 2016. The Healthcare Interpreter Certificate prepares students to become English-Spanish interpreters in medical settings, a field that is exploding with opportunity. According to…
Conservation of the American Pyramids (CAP) presenta ‘Anahuac: Raices y Esencia del Mexico Antiguo’ el 23 y 24 de julio
SANTA BARBARA — Conservation of the American Pyramids (CAP) presenta al Maestro Guillermo Marin, Autor y Profesor de Historia, radicado en Oaxaca, Mexico, quien visitará por primera vez Santa Barbara y dictará un Taller: ANAHUAC: RAICES Y ESENCIA DEL MEXICO ANTIGUO…
Bilingual commentary: Are We Losing Our National Mind?
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Carnegie Art Museum’S ‘Arcade Poetry Series’ to feature Ángel García and Teddy Macker on June 25
OXNARD — The Carnegie Art Museum “Arcade Poetry Series” will feature Ángel García and Teddy Macker at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25 at 424 S. C St., Oxnard. Ángel García has lived in several cities throughout Southern California. He has worked in…
Teatro de las Américas to present ‘Words From A Cuban Father’ and ‘Circo de tu corazón’ June 25, 26
WHAT Words From A Cuban Father and Circo de tu corazón WHO Teatro de las Americas and Oxnard College present a double header of theatrical fun with playwright and performer Alina Ceñal and director and performer James Donlon WHEN Saturday,…
CAUSE Action Fund to present ‘Quinceañera AT The Ranch’ at Rancho Las Posas, Somis on June 26
SOMIS — The CAUSE Action Fund will present “Quinceañera AT The Ranch” from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at Rancho Las Posas, 4192 Bradley Road, Somis. The event celebrates the CAUSE Action Fund’s 15th anniversary. RSVP by June 10. Click…
VCCDC Celebrates 15 Years of Changing Lives Through Homeownership
An accomplished local activist, Rodney Fernandez made it his life’s work to achieve the impossible. The Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) was founded by Rodney as a way to bring together private financing and public funding to bring homeownership…
33rd annual California Strawberry Festival (May 21-22) benefits local charities, students
OXNARD — The 2016 California Strawberry Festival gets underway with its 33rd seasonal celebration May 21 and 22 on 15 picturesque acres at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. Ranked nationwide among the top outdoor Festivals, the event boasts strawberries…
A passion to help incarcerated youth helps CI senior Ashley Medina win a Newman Civic Fellows Award
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CI) English major and fall 2016 graduate Ashley Medina, 23, has been named a Newman Civic Fellow. The Newman Civic Fellows Award honors college student leaders who represent the next generation of public problem solvers and civic…
Santa Barbara Conscious Networking Event and Celebratory Party to be held June 3
SANTA BARBARA — The much-anticipated Santa Barbara Conscious Networking Event will open its doors to the public for the first time in an extraordinary evening of entertainment, networking, healthful food and important information. Many of the area’s conscious professionals and…
Gold Coast Health Plan Teams Up with Health Partners to Host Diabetes Awareness Event on June 11
Public is Invited to Day of Free Health Screenings, Cooking Demonstrations, Entertainment and Raffles CAMARILLO — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) has partnered with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the Ventura County Department of Public Health and Dignity Health’s St.…
Bilingual report: Auditions for ‘Esperanza Rising’ to be held June 3, 4
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas to present Auditions for ‘Esperanza Rising’ to be held June 3, 4.
El Lustrador Rumbo a Hollywood el 11 de junio
UFW’s Roman Pinal, actor Daniel Stern to speak at Social Justice Fund for Ventura County’s Currents of Change fundraiser on June 12
THOUSAND OAKS — Roman Pinal, an activist with the United Farm Workers of America, and actor, director and activist Daniel Stern will speak at the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County’s Currents of Change fundraiser from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday,…
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County to present ‘Currents of Change’ fundraiser on June 12
THOUSAND OAKS — The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County to will present its 8th annual “Currents of Change — On the Wing for Justice” fundraiser from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12 at Los Robles Greens Golf Course, 299…
UCSB to present ‘READINGS: Tides by Pedro Xavier Solís’ on May 31
SANTA BARBARA — Professors Suzanne Jill Levine and Jorge Luis Castillo will present a bilingual reading of Tides, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 at the McCune Conference Room. The reading is a translation of a chapbook of poetry by Pedro…
Sesion Informativa Sobre DAPA y DACA el 16 de Junio en Oxnard
OXNARD — Sesion Informativa Sobre DAPA y DACA, 6 pm el 16 de Junio en el Center for Employment Training (CET), 761 S. C St., Oxnard. Para reservar su lugar llame a CLUE-VC 805.607.2114, www.cluevc.org o facebook.com/Clue-Vc
Jess Ramirez Birthday Fiesta and Fundraiser for the Café on A on June 16
OXNARD — Join us in celebration of TATA LOUIE’S (AKA Jess Ramirez’s Birthday on June 16 at the beautiful Downtown La Fonda del Rey. Please join us in this great night of fun, entertainment, community support. It promises to be…
Bilingual commentary — Fair Wage: Let’s Be Cautious
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Guest commentary: Institutions of higher learning in need of more H.U.G.s
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Bilingual commentary: The Political Flames Ignite
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El Centrito Family Learning Centers announces ‘Pathways Community Luncheon 2016’ on May 20
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Center has announced its “Pathways Community Luncheon 2016″will be held from noon to1:30 p.m. Friday, May 20. The third annual event brings together more than 150 community leaders, parents, speakers and businesses to raise funds…
Life and Work of the artist Ed Cristál explored in new exhibit now open at Channel Islands Maritime Museum. Opening reception on May 28
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibit open to the public on May 9, 2016. The exhibition features painting and ceramics by artist Ed Cristál, the artist who created the whale sculptures that flank…
Del Pueblo Cafe presents Los Very Be Careful on May 29
SANTA BARBARA — Very Be Careful, back to Santa Barbara after 4 very long years! A Caribbean soul and a California heart have sustained two decades of ceaseless romp-downs and raucous times for L.A.’s vallenato veteranos, inciting 10s of 1000s of…
12th annual Rebozo Festival to be held May 15 at Camarillo Ranch
Proceeds benefit Ventura County non-profit agencies CAMARILLO — The Rebozo Festival, Inc. is pleased to announce the 12th annual Rebozo Festival, which will be held on Sunday, May 15th, 2016 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Camarillo Ranch. In…
Former Oxnard Police Officer Lives Life of Purpose Through Foster Care
Natalie Cardenas Torres joins panel of inspirational speakers at Foster VC Kids Informational meeting, May 21 in Oxnard VENTURA COUNTY—Ventura County resident Natalie Cardenas Torres has always been drawn to a life of service, but she never imagined she’d be…
Bilingual commentary: Grandparent Privileges and Responsibilities
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Guest commentary: Multicultural Mental Health — Community Defined Practices
Message Therapy: The Intuitive Touch 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.…
Bilingual commentary: The Loss of Civility
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Grammy-nominated singer Perla Batalla to give two free concerts on April 29 at CSU Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — A Grammy-nominated vocalist, composer and arranger who first gained international attention as a backup singer for vocalist Leonard Cohen will give two free concerts on the CSU Channel Islands (CI) campus at 5 and 8 p.m. on Friday, April 29.…
Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to be keynote speaker at California LULAC ‘Veterans Luncheon’ on April 29
California LULAC State Convention kicks off activities with Special Veterans Luncheon LOS ANGELES — The California State League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) announced April 19 that former Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, will be the keynote speaker at the LULAC…
El Concilio Family Services announces winners of Latino Leadership Awards. Event to be held May 6
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services in Oxnard has announced the winners of its 27th annual Latino Leadership Awards. The winners include Alejandra Castellanos, Amelia Aparicio, Dr. Ana M. Becerra, Erika Arteaga, Jesse Lamas Calvillo, Dr. Kaia Tollefson, Matilde “Mati” Sanchez…
Bilingual report: Conferencia para estudiantes indocumentados (DREAMer’s) el 7 de mayo en San Luis Obispo
SAN LUIS OBISPO — El Cuesta College de San Luis Obispo invita a los estudiantes, padres, maestros, y demás involucrados en temas educativos a informarse acerca de las opciones y recursos disponibles para los estudiantes indocumentados. Este simposio gratuito y abierto a todo…
Free Concerts April 29 through May 1: Latin Grammy Winners Monsieur Periné presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara!
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Latin Grammy Winners Monsieur Periné Latin Grammy Winners/ Ganadores del Latin Grammy Monsieur Periné Suin a la Colombiana / Colombian swing FREE concert / Entrada gratuita Friday, April 29/ Viernes, 29 de abril 7:00…
Latin Grammy winners Monsieur Periné bring “Suin a la colombiana” to Santa Barbara April 29 through May 1
SANTA BARBARA — Monsieur Periné, Latin Grammy winners for “Best New Artist” of 2015, come to Santa Barbara for free family events of art and music presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Monsieur Periné will perform in free…
Make plans to attend the 69th Annual California LULAC Convention and Policy Summit April 30 through May 1
California LULAC State Convention and Policy Summit April 30 – May 1, 2016 The Garland Hotel 4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602 Policy Workshop Sessions on Access to Higher Education, Chicano Studies, Chicano History, Immigration, Voting Rights, Running…
Oxnard College Literature, Arts & Lecture Series Spring 2016 through May 4
OXNARD — The Oxnard College Literature, Arts & Lecture Series will begin its 2016 Spring Series on February 24th, featuring Darius Wallace performing “Frederick Douglass and the Starry Road to Freedom.” Other events include: “Treasures of Spain: Song, Dance, and Guitar”…
RSVP deadline approaching for El Concilio’s Latino Leadership Awards
OXNARD — The RSVP deadline is approaching for El Concilio’s Family Services 27th annual Latino Leadership Awards. The winners include Alejandra Castellanos, Amelia Aparicio, Dr. Ana M. Becerra, Erika Arteaga, Jesse Lamas Calvillo, Dr. Kaia Tollefson, Matilde “Mati” Sanchez and…
Action Star Danny Trejo Headlines Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers Series at Oxnard College on May 4
OXNARD — Action star Danny Trejo will headline the season finale of Rick Najera’s popular Latino Thought Makers entertainment series live on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 7:00pm at Oxnard College’s 400-seat state-of-the art Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, CA. The series, presented by Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts,…
Bilingual report: State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson — On César Chávez Day, let us remember his call for economic justice, equality
SACRAMENTO – The life of civil rights leader and labor organizer is celebrated today, on what would have been his 89th birthday. State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement: “As we celebrate what would have been his 89th birthday,…
Rick Najera to Host Latino Thought Makers’ All-Star Social Media Panel at Oxnard College on April 13
Social Media Stars & Influencers Vincent Marcus, Ana Flores & David Lopez discuss starting out and rise to Internet fame OXNARD — The Oxnard College Institute for Performing Arts presents the next installment of Latino Thought Makers featuring social media stars and influencers:Vincent Marcus, Ana…
Ventura College celebrates the county with its inaugural ‘Diversity in Culture Festival April 14-16
Free three-day multicultural festival to showcase cultures through dance, music, film, food, speakers and more VENTURA — Ventura County is a mosaic of cultures and ethnicities, with residents hailing from around the world. To celebrate the multicultural diversity of the county and…
CAUSE Action Fund to present Annual Leadership Awards Reception in Santa Barbara on April 17
SANATA BARBARA — The CAUSE Action Fund will present the Annual Leadership Awards Reception from 2 to 4:30 Sunday, April 17 at the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. The event will honor Lifetime Achievement Awards Recipients…
Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions Educators to hold annual conference at CSU Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — The 8th Annual Best Practices Conference of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions Educators (AHSIE) will be held March 20-23 at CSU Channel Islands (CI). Hosted and co-sponsored by CI and three systems of higher education in California, the event will draw…
Bilingual commentary: The Mysteries of Spring and Easter
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Guest commentary: Where is the Bold Leadership? or How They Came to Love Save and Cushy Jobs
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Graduados de Women’s Economic Ventures Toman un Paso Hacia el Éxito con el Curso de Capacitación Empresarial de WEV en Español
Hay un dicho que dice “un viaje de mil millas, empieza con un solo paso”. El miércoles, 24 de febrero, Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) celebró los primeros pasos tomados por 10 mujeres y hombres que se graduaron del curso Básico…
Righetti High School Marimba Band & Ballet Folklórico to present its 39th annual “Big Show” performance on March 18, 19 in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — The Righetti High School Marimba Band & Ballet Folklórico will present its 39th annual “Big Show” performance at 7: 30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19 at Santa María High School’s Ethel Pope Auditorium, 901 S. Broadway, Santa…
Dominga Cepeda Ceja, Maricela Morales among women honored by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson at ceremony in Santa Barbara, Oxnard
SANTA BARBARA and OXNARD – To commemorate Women’s History Month, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) will honor eight women from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as her 19th Senate District’s 2016 ‘Women of the Year’ in two separate ceremonies held in Santa Barbara…
Book reading by Javier Gomez to be held at Frida’s Treasures, Oxnard on April 1
OXNARD — Join me in my 1st book reading of my latest bilingual book, “Estos Demonios No Se Aguantan,” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1 at Frida’s Treasures, 535 S. A. St., Oxnard. “Estos Demonios No Se Aguantan” was released by…
Celebrando la inauguración de las obras del maestro oaxaqueño Francisco Toledo
Bilingual commentary: The Ominous Rise of Trump
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Classical Piano Concert in Santa Paula on Feb. 13
SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Concert Series has been revived and will have its fourth concert of the new series, “Music for a Romantic Night: Classical Piano Music with Geno Palilla,” on Saturday, February 13th at 7:00 PM at…
California State Summer School for the Arts taking applications through Feb. 29
VENTURA — The California State Summer School for the Arts is taking applications through Feb. 29 for a four-week summer arts program to be hosted by the Ventura County Arts Council at The Collective at the Pacific View Mall, Ventura. The…
Bilingual commentary: The Spring 2016 Oxnard College Literature, Arts & Lecture Series
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes In an unexpected corner of Ventura County, we have access to an impressive array of educational, musical, literary, artistic, historical, poetic and theatrical presentations for our community—free of charge. That former “diamond in the rough”…
Acuna Art Gallery at the Café on A in Oxnard to present opening reception for artist ‘George Yepes y Amigos’ on Feb. 12
OXNARD — The Acuna Art Gallery at the Café on A in Oxnard will present the opening reception for artist “George Yepes y Amigos: from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at 438 S. A St., Oxnard The exhibit will…
Bilingual report: Exhibit by Mexican artist Francisco Toledo to be held in Oxnard on Feb.19
OXNARD — An exhibit by world famous Mexican artist Francisco Toledo will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 at the Mexican Consulate, 3151 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. The exhibit has been touring the globe over the past year. The event…
Bilingual report: Latino Thought Makers Series at Oxnard College to present ‘Conversation with Stars in Hollywood’ featuring Josefina Lopez (Real Women Have Curves), Luis Guzman (Code Black) on March 10
OXNARD — Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts proudly presents the next installment of the Latino Thought Makers series featuring nationally acclaimed writer, Josefina Lopez and multi-award winning actor, Luis Guzman. The series, led by writer-director-comedian, Rick Najera will take place on Thursday, March 10th at Oxnard College’s Performing Arts Center…
‘Lift Up Your Voice’ exhibit to open in Camarillo on Feb. 26
CAMARILLO — The Proverbs CoffeeHouse presents “Lift Up Your Voice” a photo/story exhibit of children and families who have experienced homelessness in Ventura County. The exhibit tells the story of twelve families through photos where a child has slept while…
Inlakech Cultural Arts Center to celebrate 43 years of service on Feb. 27
OXNARD — The Inlakech Cultural Arts Center will celebrate 43 years of service with a “Red Charro Suits and Raffle Fundraiser” from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 at The Kitchen Restaurant, 529 S. A St., Oxnard. Featuring a new…
Bilingual report: Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. hosting dental health fair on Feb. 27 in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month
OXNARD — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. If you have a baby or toddler, you may have questions about thumb sucking, your child’s first dental visit or how and when to clean your child’s teeth. If so, on…
Sebastião Salgado at the Arlington Theatre on March 2
SANTA BARBARA — “Sebastião Salgado — In Conversation with Pico Iyer” will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at the Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara. The subject of the Academy Award-nominated documentary film The Salt of the Earth, Brazilian-born Sebastião…
José González and yMusic to perform at UCSB on March 10
SANTA BARBARA — José González and yMusic to perform from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at UCSB Campbell Hall. José González is a testament to the irrefutable power of one man and a guitar. His classically-inspired playing draws comparisons…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present ‘Locuras en Wichita’ on March 11 and 12 at Oxnard College
OXNARD — The 2016 season begins when Teatro de las Américas and Oxnard College present Lina Gallegos’s comedy, WILD IN WICHITA, directed by Denise Blasor. Don’t miss this charming play. An elegant Puerto Rican woman and an irreverent Mexican man fall in love when they meet at…