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Category: Education
June 6 — My Way Home — 14th Annual Ventura County Homebuying Conference to be held in Oxnard
June 10 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) to present NO-COST in-person workshop
June 11 — Ventura County Taxpayers Association (VCTA) to present 2026 Taxpayer Focus on Public Safety
June 15 — Community Environmental Council (CEC) to upcoming workshops
Bilingual report — June 16 — Join us for the County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors Meeting
June 17 — BBQ with Badges brings youth, families and first responders together in Fillmore
June 18 — Ventura County Community Foundation presenting Virtual Lunch & Learn: Finding Hope Together For Survivors
June 18 — Wellness & Wine community open house: An Evening with the NeuroField Neurotherapy Team to be held in Santa Barbara
June 20 — Simi Valley Family YMCA-PoolCorp free ‘A Splash of Joy’ event
June 20 — Community invited to 35th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
Bilingual report — June 23 — Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors to meet
June 24 — District 216 to present ‘The Powers of Narrative: Stories and The Psychedelic Renaissance’ with Lindsay Kent, more news, events
June 25 — Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) presenting Isabella Project Lunch & Learn with Children Now
June 27 — Nate’s Place Youth Leaders in Oxnard to host free Youth Community Wellness Festival
June 27 — SEEAG’s Free ‘Farm Day Every Day’ At Otto & Sons Nursery in Fillmore
June 30 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Join Our Free AI Workshop Series Today!
Through June 30 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — ‘Work Smarter, Grow Stronger with AI webinar series for small businesses
July 1 — District 216 to present ‘Reflection Circle: An Integration Gathering with Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson,’ more events July 8, 15, 22, 29
WEDNESDAY: Reflection Circle: An Integration Gathering with Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson Topic: “Reflection Circle: An Integration Gathering with Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson” When: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 from 5pm to 9pm (Circle at 6:30pm) Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa…
July 2 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) to present REE Webinar Series: Build Your Restuarant Business Success
July 2, 10, 17, 24; Aug. 20 — Ojai Film Society Summer Screening Series to be held at Libbey Bowl
Bilingual report — July 3, 10, 18 — 6th Annual Schwab Academy of Music concerts to be held at Ventura College
Through July 3 — Pacific Conservatory Theatre in Santa Maria to present ‘Luchadora!’
July 8 — Community Environmental Council (CEC) to present ‘An Evening With Dr. Brett Caraway: The Economics of Sustainability,’ other upcoming events June 30; July 10, 15, 18; through Aug. 29; Sept. 19
July 9 — Studio Channel Islands Art Center to present Artist Talk with Marie Francois
July 12 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present Art Awards
Bilingual report — July 13 — Ventura Housing Connections Series returns with new workshops
Bilingual report — June 25 — Community Environmental Council (CEC) — Celebrate Summer at the 5th Annual Plastic-Free Expo
Through July 25 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara presenting variety of Summer exhibits — Arte Del Pueblo 2026
July 26 — Award-Winning filmmakers Jim and Jamie Dutcher bring “The Hidden Life of Wolves” to the Lobero Theatre
Bilingual report — July 28; Aug. 3, 10 — Allan Hancock College offering free Bulldog Express enrollment workshops
July 30 — Redefining Women’s Health: Cottage Health to host free virtual community conversation
Through Aug. 24 — Sullivan Goss Gallery in Santa Barbara to present tenth solo exhibition for artist NICOLE STRASBURG
Through Sept. 27 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art is pleased to present RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY: Internet Art
Sept. 29 Community Environmental Council (CEC) — CEC Blood Drive, Plastic-Free Expo Returns, more events
Through Jan. 31, 2027 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art announces Summer and Fall 2026 exhibitions
Continuing — Bilingual report — United Parents provides variety of youth mental health, behavioral and/or emotional disorders programs and services
Continuing — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice provides a variety of grief & bereavement services
Bilingual report — 2025: A Year in Review from People’s Self-Help Housing
As we reflect on the past year, we’ve compiled some of the top stories that highlight what we were able to accomplish together. These stories were made possible by strong partnerships and visionary investments from people like you. Thank you for your advocacy, goodwill, and generous support every step of the way!
Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA 26th District) — 2025 by the Numbers
This year has been especially difficult for working families across the country, and my focus has been on delivering real support here at home. From reckless and aggressive immigration operations in our communities, to massive disruptions to the federal workforce caused by a record-breaking government shutdown, to the erosion of judicial independence, to the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, to an all-out assault on healthcare affordability and food assistance, our community has endured challenge after challenge.
Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free event and webinar schedule including ‘SCORE: INCREASE SALES AND PROFITS WITH PRICING AND DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES’ at 1 p.m., Dec. 30
You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and understand the costs, but how should you price it? This workshop is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials series. SCORE will start by reviewing different distribution and channel strategies and help you choose the method that best gets your product or service in front of your satisfied customers. The rest of the workshop focuses on pricing and will begin by covering some basic pricing concepts. Then SCORE will review a detailed process to help you determine the price of your product. Since pricing a service differs from pricing a product, there will be a special section that covers the separate process for pricing your services. Price: $10.00.
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District 216 — WEEK OFF: Happy New Year from District216! (A perfect time to setup your Circle Account for Online Membership
As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve been taking a moment to zoom out, not just to look at the numbers, but to reflect on what those numbers actually represent. Because behind every event, every ticket, every late-night teardown and lingering conversation… there are people, this community.
This year wasn’t built by algorithms or hype. It was built by humans choosing to show up with curiosity, vulnerability, courage, and care.
And for that, we want to say thank you.
United Way of Ventura County — United we are changing lives
United we are changing Ventura County ?
?one step at a time to a community where everyone can thrive! Your gift today means services, shelter, and hope for a homeless senior, a child needing dental care, a low-income family needing tax preparation in 2026. Make a difference today.
Your generosity will change lives!
Happy New Year!
VCCF Power of Purpose – December 2025 Newsletter
Dear Ventura County Community Foundation Family,
I spent yesterday morning enjoying a delightful coffee and croissant with one of your community foundation board members, Catherine Sepulveda. As always, time with Catherine is just so good for the soul!
For those who have not yet met her, Catherine is a bright light, kind, generous, deeply thoughtful, endlessly curious, creative, optimistic, and rooted in her values. It was only a few moments into our conversation when we found ourselves marveling at the kindness and generosity we have witnessed across Ventura County this past year and sharing our hopes and dreams for our community’s future.
Port of Hueneme Dock Talk — Thank you to all of our customers who help make our cargo move!
As I reflect on this past year serving as your President of the Oxnard Harbor District, I am filled with deep pride and sincere gratitude. The progress we have made together is a direct result of the dedication, collaboration, and shared commitment of so many individuals who believe in the strength of this port and the community it serves. Truly, none of this work happens alone.
This year, our connection with the community continued to grow stronger. Our team was proud to support, sponsor, and volunteer at numerous community events, conferences, and initiatives throughout the year- creating meaningful opportunities to engage with residents, partners, and stakeholders across Ventura County. These moments of connection help guide our work and reinforce the importance of listening, learning, and leading with purpose.
Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Free event and webinar schedule including Dec. 30 event
SCORE: INCREASE SALES AND PROFITS WITH PRICING AND DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES
December 30 @ 1:00 pm
You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and understand the costs, but how should you price it? This workshop is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials series. SCORE will start by reviewing different distribution and channel strategies and help you choose the method that best gets your product or service in front of your satisfied customers. The rest of the workshop focuses on pricing and will begin by covering some basic pricing concepts. Then SCORE will review a detailed process to help you determine the price of your product. Since pricing a service differs from pricing a product, there will be a special section that covers the separate process for pricing your services. Price: $10.00.
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Community Environmental Council (CEC) — Season’s greetings: Together, we power hope
Thanks to your support, we’ve continued making a real difference for our communities and the environment. Even amid federal rollbacks and new proposals to expand offshore drilling along our beloved coastline, your generosity helps us fill the gap and protect what makes the Central Coast home.
Happy Holidays from Das and Spencer
After many years of collective public service, you may be wondering what we are up to. You guessed it—we could not stop serving the public! We are fighting for clean and affordable energy in a new way.
We are working for the local, five-county Community Choice Aggregator, Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), and we are loving it. In a darkening age, living our values through our energy, fuel, and travel choices is crucial to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Ya’Ash has also gotten in on the act, creating hand-drawn posters and chalk paintings of steps you can take to save the environment.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County launches “100 Big Brothers” volunteer recruitment campaign with the California Men’s Service Challenge
“This campaign is about uplifting young men in Ventura County by connecting them with a Big who represents a healthy, connected village of support,” said Danica Selvaggio, CEO at BBSVC. “Through mentorship, we create safe spaces for Little Brothers to build confidence, develop healthy relationships, and receive the consistent encouragement that helps them discover their potential. Our 100 new volunteers will help shape a brighter future for the next generation.”
Museum of Ventura County — Last-minute gifts, inspiring events and upcoming exhibitions
As 2025 comes to a close, I want to sincerely thank everyone who supports the Museum of Ventura County.
Throughout the year, I was continually reminded that connection is at the heart of everything we do. We supported local students through meaningful educational experiences that inspired curiosity, welcomed our community through public events that celebrated shared stories, presented exhibitions that explored Ventura County’s diverse cultural history, and continued vital work behind the scenes to preserve our collections for future generations.
None of this would be possible without the dedication of our members, donors, sponsors, board members, committee advisors, community partners, volunteers, and visitors. This work is truly a shared effort, and on behalf of our entire staff, thank you for believing in the Museum.