CAMARILLO — She pulls together the campus-wide “Arts Under the Stars” program every year and still finds the energy to inspire her students by dancing onstage with singer Selena Gomez at the 2017 American Music Awards. And that’s just a fraction…
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Rabobank’s Brae Grensky to Serve as Chair of the 2018 Santa Barbara Heart Walk
Santa Barbara Heart & Stroke Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, September 29 SANTA BARBARA — Rabobank Assistant Vice President, Banking Services Manager Brae Grensky will serve as Chair of the American Heart Association’s 2018 Santa Barbara Heart & Stroke Walk/Run for the first…
Carnegie Art Museum update for May 18
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Programs and Events CAM Book Club Join fellow art and book lovers at our next CAM Book Club discussion. Book selections focus on making connections with art and history inspired by current exhibitions…
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County update for May 18
Click here for more information We are writing to provide you with an update on our Implicit Bias grantees and their accomplishments. The Social Justice Fund made grants last year totaling $25,000 for projects dealing with Implicit Bias in Education.…
Sociology major’s research on “adulting” suggests Millennials are delaying marriage and home ownership
CAMARILLO — Growing up in Santa Barbara with five generations of women got 25-year-old CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Sociology senior Jazzmyn Martinez wondering about the changing definition of “adulting” through the decades. The research project she launched, called “When Adulting Gets Real: Examining…
Bilingual commentary: Secret of a Long Life
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 •…
Jackson Bill to Help Montecito and Other California Homeowners Recover Mudslide Losses Passes off Senate Floor
SACRAMENTO — Legislation by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), to help Montecito and other California homeowners whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by fire-induced mudslides, passed off the Senate Floor today on a 25 to 11 vote. Senate Bill 917 clarifies…
kidSTREAM to Make Lasting Positive Social and Economic Impact on Community, Study Says
CAMARILLO — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum based in Camarillo, recently released the findings of two published studies that assessed needs and measured the expected economic and social impacts that would be created by the museum when in full operation. The…
Oxnard Salsa Festival update for May 16
Reserved Seating on Sale Now! 25th Oxnard Salsa Festival July 28-29, 2018 @ Plaza Park 500 S B Street, Oxnard CA 93030 GET CLOSER TO THE MUSIC! Reserved Table Seating and Club Salsa! Enjoy premium seating near the Festival dance floor and stage. Enjoy…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County celebrates its biggest Golf Classic in 45 Years!
VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) on May 7 held its most successful Golf Classic since the first tournament in 1973, by grossing over $250,000. The Golf Classic is already BBSVC’s top-performing signature fundraising event, which delivers…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for May 15
Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 12, No. 46 May 2018 Quick Links – See the Current State of the Region Report – Last Quarter’s Newsletter Join us at the Ventura County Civic Alliance! Welcome to Our Spring 2018 Livable Communities Newsletter! This…
CSUCI’s international profile rises with Peace Corps recognition and Model UN awards
CAMARILLO — After graduating from CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) in 2017 with a degree in Psychology, Karina Casarez is now with the Peace Corps, living in the Bago region of Myanmar in a small town called Paungde. “Sometimes it’s still incredible for me…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara announces changes to membership
Click here for the entire e-newsletter We are excited to let you know about some changes to MCASB Membership. Along with a logo refresh, we will be rolling out new membership options on May 17, 2018. Our new membership structure ensures a…
Teen holds book drive for young victims of Thomas Fire
VENTURA — In the wake of the Thomas Fire, Lydia Kresin, a 10th grader from Windward School in LA, talked to her friends about how they could help. Lydia contacted Susan Mikula, Children & Teen Services Manager at Ventura County…
Successful Community Partnerships Help Open New ABC Kids Preschool
OXNARD — ABC Kids Preschool recently held its grand opening on the campus of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, 1900 West Fifth Street, Oxnard. ABC Kids Preschool is the fifth preschool to open as…
Summer Adventures for Adults Right Here at Home; Registration Now Open at SBCC School of Extended Learning
SANTA BARBARA — If a grand expedition or safari is out of the question this summer, SBCC School of Extended Learning is the perfect spot for adult students, professionals and retirees to fill their summer bucket lists. The benefits of…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for May 11
DAO DOAN — IN REMEMBRANCE Dao Doan Memorial Please join us in celebrating the life and works of our friend and comrade, Dao Doan, at the office of Mainstreet Architects on Friday evening, May 18, 2018 We will share stories…
Kirsten Barajas from Juan Soria Elementary in Oxnard named Teacher of the Year
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce that Kirsten Barajas of Juan Soria Elementary School in the Oxnard School District is the 2018 Ventura County Teacher of the Year. Barajas and her students found…
Winners of the VC Innovates 2018 Pathfinder Awards Announced
CAMARILLO — VC Innovates 2018 Pathfinder Awards on May 10 were presented to this year’s most innovative educators, business and community partners for their support of Career and Technical Education. Twenty-five award recipients selected by each of the education partner school…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for May 10
Encourage Creativity Support Scholarships for Arts Education in Our Community A creative community is a stronger community. Did you know that 72% of today’s business leaders say that creativity is the number one skill that they are looking for when…
Ventura County Teachers Honored for Innovation in the Classroom
VENTURA COUNTY — Teachers from throughout Ventura County are being honored with $13,000 in grants for developing innovative lessons for their students. At a ceremony tonight in Oxnard, the Ventura County Office of Education presented 22 IMPACT II grants to 30 teachers from 12…
Moms will bring home newborns sporting red hats for a cause
The Children’s Heart Foundation Joins Forces with the American Heart Association Little Hats, Big Hearts Efforts in the Central Coast CENTRAL COAST — In honor of Mother’s Day, the American Heart Association and The Children’s Heart Foundation brings Little Hats,…
Florence Nightingale is Alive and Well at GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care
In honor of National Nurses Week from May 6th to May 12th, GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care is excited to highlight the contributions of Director of Resident Care Patricia Garcia CARPINTERIA — GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care nurse Patricia Garcia…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for May 5
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Join Volunteer Donate Website Every First Sunday is Free at Santa Paula’s Museums! Free First Sunday Sun., May 6: 12pm to 4pm Admission to the Museum is free every first Sunday of the month. Gather up…
Museum of Ventura County update for May 4
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Kids Enjoy Music and Drawing at Museum’s Main Street Location Join us for Free First Sunday,May 6, at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E.…
May is Military Appreciation Month
VENTURA — Military Appreciation Month is a time for Americans to recognize those who have answered the call to serve their country. The country’s military personnel and veterans have endured difficult conditions to protect the United States and many have…
CSUCI student among 18 across the nation chosen for American Committees on Foreign Relations program
CAMARILLO — A CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) graduating senior is among 18 students nationwide who were chosen to participate in the American Committees on Foreign Relations (ACFR) Young Leaders Initiative in June. Communication major/Psychology minor Alexis Mumford, 22, will travel to Washington D.C.…
Student Entrepreneurs Impress at the 8th Annual Scheinfeld Center New Venture Challenge
SANTA BARBARA — Local student entrepreneurs dazzled both the judges and the packed SBCC Fé Bland Forum audience at the 8th Annual Scheinfeld New Venture Challenge business plan and pitch competition on Friday, April 27. Students from Santa Barbara City…
First 5 Ventura County Celebrates 20th Anniversary at State Capitol on May 2nd
F5VC Executive Director and Program Manager join three legislators in receiving awards for backing bills benefitting young kids SACRAMENTO — First 5 Ventura County celebrated the 20th anniversary of the statewide First 5 network with a Family Fun Day and awards presentation…
Santa Paula Art Museum to Launch Creative Classes in Summer 2018
SANTA PAULA — Explore your creative side! In summer 2018, the Santa Paula Art Museum will launch an innovative studio art program in its newly renovated Cole Creativity Center for children, teens and adults. Professional teaching artists will lead students…
Boys & Girls Club Announces New Director of Major Gifts & Resource Development and Director of Operations
OXNARD — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme announce two new employees, Nicole Eads is the new director of major gifts and resource development; and Ashley Lyden is the new director of operations. “Nicole and…
Second Grader From Art Haycox Elementary School Selected Winner of California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary Celebration Youth Art Contest
OXNARD — Out of 1,633 entries from kids in kindergarten through sixth grade, the creative strawberry design of 8-year-old Allison Chavez from Haycox Elementary School in Oxnard was selected as the grand prizewinner of the California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary…
Oxnard single-mom fosters nine teenagers in addition to her own sons, and shares her story for Foster Care Awareness Month in May
Oxnard Mother Answers the Call – Celebrating Foster Care Month. Aspiranet partners with families to provide support through foster care and adoption to help ensure success at home, at school and in the community. VENTURA COUNTY — It begins with “the call”…
Long Time Contributor to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Takes the Helm
AGOURA HILLS — Driven by a need and passion to serve others, long-time contributor to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley, and local philanthropist, Linda Catlin now assumes the position of Board Chairman for the organization. Catlin’s participation…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Hosts Compassionate Care of Carpinteria Community Breakfast
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara recently had the privilege of inviting its supporters and community members to its Compassionate Care of Carpinteria (CCC) Community Breakfast on April 26. Compassionate Care of Carpinteria is a new program that offers…
Two VCOE Educators Honored for Leadership
VENTURA COUNTY — Two Ventura County Office of Education administrators are being honored for their leadership by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 13. Dr. Tiffany Morse, Executive Director of Career Education and Kenny Loo, Principal of Court and…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update of May 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS The Bevy Friday, May 18, 7 – 10 pm MCASB Main Space For one night only, experience Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara transformed into a 1960s London club. Enjoy scrumptious…
June — Livingston Memorial to present free community education classes
VENTURA COUNTY — As Ventura County’s only non-profit Home Health and Hospice provider, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association supports the total well-being of our community. As part of our services, we host free monthly education classes throughout the county, which…
June 3 — Free Family Day: Art of the Draw at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Sunday, June 3, 2018, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission is free for everyone. SANTA PAULA — Bring your family and friends to “Free Family Day: Art of the Draw” at the Santa Paula Art Museum…
June 3 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Free Family Art-Making Workshop
Sunday, June 3, 11 am – 12 pm Free Family Art-Making Workshop Join us for a Free Family Art-Making Workshop with artist Pattie Porter Firestone focused on the sculpture Leaves of Grass, currently on view in the State of the Art…
June 9 — World Oceans Day Celebration – A ‘March for the Ocean’ Sister Event
OJAI — World Oceans Day Celebration – A ‘March for the Ocean’ Sister Event Where Montessori School of Ojai 806 W. Baldwin Road Ojai, CA 93023 When Saturday, June 9th, 2018 6:30pm – 10:00pm Event Description Bring your picnic blankets,…
June 9 — Local Environmental Leaders Band Together to Host World Oceans Day Celebration
OJAI — On Saturday, June 9, 120 major ocean organizations and ocean advocates ready to turn the tide are joining the March for the Ocean in Washington, D.C and at hundreds of sister events across the globe. Ocean supporters are…
June 11 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Invite the Community to ‘Swing into Action’ at the 9th Annual Golf Classic
MOORPARK — Golfers are invited to participate in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s 9th Annual Golf Classic while helping raise funds for local youth on Monday, June 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Moorpark…
June 15 — Free Job & Career Workshops in Oxnard
OXNARD — Free Career Workshops For Job Seekers – presented throughout June 2018 by the America’s Job Center of California with support from the Workforce Development Board, EDD Workforce Services and the Human Services Agency of Ventura County. Career Shop topics include…
June 16 — Bilingual report: Free Dental Day in Newbury Park
NEWBURY PARK — A FREE Dental Day! will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at Johnson Family Dental, 1620 Newbury Road, Suite 5, Newbury Park. Visit 805-426-4613 or www.johnsonfamilydental.com
June 16 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County to Hold its Annual Meeting and Luncheon
VENTURA — The League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization will be holding their Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Saturday, June 16 in the Ventanas Room at the Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard, 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036. This is a…
June 16 — Ventura County Genealogical Society to present FREE Family History Program
CAMARILLO — THE VENTURA COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY presents a Free Family History Presentation, Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 1:00 P.M. SHIPS OF OUR ANCESTORS SPEAKER: HAL BOOKBINDER During the active years…
Through June 17 — Pedal Pushers! Bicycling in Ventura County
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County presents Pedal Pushers! Bicycling in Ventura County, a new exhibit that showcases the bicycle as an object of design as well as personal expression. Shown in conjunction with the Amgen Tour of California,…
Through June 17 — Setting the Scene Exhibition to Show Paintings by Hollywood Artists from the Historic Santa Paula Civic Collection
SANTA PAULA —The Santa Paula Art Museum is going Hollywood with its exhibit, Setting the Scene, continuing through June. 17. The exhibit will feature paintings by famous background artists who worked for film studios like Disney, MGM and 20th Century Fox during the…
June 19 — Oxnard College is launching its first Mariachi Ensemble class
OXNARD — Oxnard College is launching its first Mariachi Ensemble class, under the leadership of Maestro Jorge Herrera, of the acclaimed Hermanos Herrera group. The Mariachi Ensemble (MUS R126) is a one-unit, CSU transferable lab course and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to…