SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) is helping make this a successful tax season with multiple free, tax preparation centers now through April 17 for families and individuals who earned less than $66,000 in 2017.…
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CANCELED — April 18 — Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley to hold ‘Progressive Dem. U.S. Senate Candidate Forum’
Wed, Apr 18 US Senate Candidate Forum Event Canceled The Progressive Democrat US Senate Candidate Forum planned for Wednesday (tomorrow), April 18 at 6:30 PM at the North Ranch Center has been CANCELED. For the most up to date information and…
April 19 — Cuesta Students Host Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event
Cuesta College’s 2nd Annual Walk a Mile for Sexual Assault Awareness Month SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Cuesta College is collaborating with RISE to host Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® – The International Men’s…
April 19 — Autism Conference for Families and Professionals Coming to Camarillo
CAMARILLO — Families and professionals who support young people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can get valuable insights and strategies at a conference to be held in Camarillo on April 19. Participants will gain a greater understanding of strategies to…
April 20 — SBNC: Goleta Neighborhood Dental Clinic offering FREE DENTAL DAY to the Community!
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) is teaming up with Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise and its charitable foundation and Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Care Foundation to offer the community a FREE Dental Day at our Goleta…
April 21 — Community Environmental Council’s Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
SANTA BARBARA — The Community Environmental Council (CEC) will host its 2018 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival—which is free to attend—at Alameda Park Saturday, April 21, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.…
April 21 — Ventura County Genealogical Society presents a Free Family History Presentation
Ventura County Genealogical Society to present a Free Family History Presentation Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. 1:00 P.M. THE FRUGAL CURATOR Archival storage doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Discover practical DIY (Do-It-Yourself) solutions…
April 21 — Inspirational panel of former foster youth and caregivers to share their personal stories at Foster VC Kids informational Town Hall
Ventura County community members are encouraged to attend and learn how to help the nearly 800 local children and teens in foster care. VENTURA COUNTY — Foster VC Kids, a program of Ventura County’s Children and Family Services, will host…
April 21 — CASA of San Luis Obispo to present 2nd annual ‘Hope for the Future’
SAN LUIS OBISPO — CASA of San Luis Obispo will present its 2nd annual “Hope for the Future,” an evening of casual elegance and lively excitement, in support of abused and neglected children, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 21…
April 22 — Free Family Day: A Reptile Adventure at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission is free for everyone. SANTA PAULA — On Sunday, April 22, bring your family and friends to “Free Family Day: A Reptile Adventure” at…
April 23 — UCSB: Using the Critical Race Tool of Racial Microaggressions to Examine Everyday Racism in Academic and Social Spaces
SANTA BARBARA — The second edition of The Dean’s Lecture Series on Education, Diversity and Democracy, presented by UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz School, will feature a lecture by Dr. Daniel G. Solorzano—“Using the Critical Race Tool of Racial Microaggressions to Examine…
April 23 — 50 Home Challenge Energy Champions to be Honored by Local Officials
SOLVANG — The first 50 Home Challenge – Solvang participants to complete extensive home energy efficiency projects will be recognized by city and county officials on April 23 at Solvang City Hall. Solvang Mayor Jim Richardson and Third District Supervisor…
April 24 — VCCDC’s Know Your Fair Housing Rights Workshop
VENTURA COUNTY – The Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will be hosting a free Fair Housing online workshop in collaboration with the Housing Rights Center on Tuesday, April 24th at 6pm via a free live online workshop. This is a…
April 24 — Ventura College Proudly Hosts Climate Action Summit
VENTURA — As part of its 9th Annual Earth Week Celebration, Ventura College GeoSciences Department is partnering with 350 Ventura County Climate Hub to host a Climate Action Summit on Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 -8:30 PM in the Applied Sciences Building Rm -150. The event will…
April 25 — Bilingual report: 3rd District Candidates Forum
Here’s your chance to meet and greet the candidates! 3rd District Candidates Invited: Oscar Gutierrez | Elizabeth Hunter | Ken Rivas | Michael Vidal Location: Library Harding University Partnership School 1625 Robbins St. Time: 7:00pm Candidate Meet and Greet 7:30pm…
April 25 — Blind chemistry scholar to speak about wine and research at CSU Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Chemistry scholar Henry “Hoby” Wedler, Ph.D., stood in the East Room of the White House with four Secret Service agents in May 2012. He was taking a tour of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., having just been recognized as a “Champion…
April 25 — Dr. Tyrone C. Howard To Speak on Race, Culture and Equity at SBCC
Dr. Tyrone C. Howard Professor Tyrone C. Howard will speak on race, culture and equity at SBCC’s Garvin Theatre Wednesday, April 25, at 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Considered one of the foremost thinkers on race, equity, access and education in…
April 25 — OC Live to present ‘WeSpeak!’
Hello Friends of the Arts, We have a very powerful and personal OC LIVE event coming up next Wednesday, April 25 @ 6pm at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 400o S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Hurry to the PAB next week for our new…
April 26 — Area business, technology and faculty leaders to be recognized at CSUCI’s Business & Technology Partnership event
CAMARILLO — Five CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) students, a technology company, a business leader, and an Assistant Professor of Mathematics will be honored Thursday, April 26 at the 14th annual Business & Technology Partnership (B&TP) Leadership Dinner. The students will each be presented…
April 27 — 8th Annual Scheinfeld Center New Venture Challenge
SBCC Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation SANTA BARBARA — Join us for the 8th Annual Scheinfeld Center New Venture Challenge: A two-tiered business plan and pitch competition open to all SBCC students and other college and high school students…
Through April 27 — Job Hunting is Out, Career Strategy is In, at SBCC Career Skills Institute
SANTA BARBARA — SBCC Career Skills Institute is proud to introduce a new tuition-free series and certificate designed to aid those in the midst of a job hunt and professionals seeking new employment. Any one of the three short, tuition-free…
April 27 through 29 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Mariachi Aztlan in free concerts
SOUNDS OF TEXAS: MARIACHI AZTLÁN FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, RIO GRAND VALLEY Summary: U.S.’ most celebrated student mariachi, from the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley 16 members playing traditional Mexican songs and mariachi classics Premiered the stage production…
April 27 — 8th Annual Scheinfeld Center New Venture Challenge Looking for the Next Business Success Story
SANTA BARBARA — For many entrepreneurs ready to step up to the next level, the only thing that stands in the way of success is finding the right opportunity to tell their story. The next wave of local startup hopefuls…
April 28 — Early Childhood Studies educator among experts to share at day-long conference on ‘Learning Stories’
CAMARILLO — Ventura and Santa Barbara County early education and care workers will have a chance to learn about the “Learning Stories” method of child assessment at an April 28 conference in Camarillo entitled: “The Power of Learning Stories: Transforming Relationships in Early Care and Education.” CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)…
Through April 28 — Community Members Walk a Mile to End Sexual Assault
Walk a Mile Returns to SLO County for Sexual Assault Awareness Month SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and RISE is hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® – The International Men’s March to End…
April 28 — Let’s Have a Ball at the 19th Annual Santa Barbara Heart Ball
SANTA BARBARA — The 19th annual Santa Barbara Heart Ball, a fundraiser supporting the American Heart Association, is set for Saturday, April 28, 2018. The Ball will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour and silent auction (items…
April 28 — SLO Community Members Walk a Mile to End Sexual Assault
Walk a Mile Returns to Downtown SLO County for Sexual Assault Awareness Month SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and RISE is hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® – The International Men’s March to…
Through April 29 — From Marimba to Mariachi: ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Announces New Season of Free Concerts
From Marimba to Mariachi: ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Announces New Season of Free Concerts Summary Four groups representing diverse traditions, innovation and inspiration in Latino music and dance: Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet, La Cuneta Son Machin, Gaby Moreno, and…
April 29 — Mariachi Mestizo opens for Mariachi Aztlan in free concert at Majorie Luke Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Vive el Arte de Santa Bárbara! proudly presents Mariachi Juvenil Mestizo from Delano, CA, who will open for Mariachi Aztlán on Sunday, April 29, 7 pm, at The Marjorie Luke Theatre for the closing event of Viva’s 13th season. Directed by Juan Morales, Mariachi…
Through April 30 — Career Skills Institute at Santa Barbara City College to present Windows Basics
SANTA BARBARA — Prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce with the computer skills needed for entry-level office jobs with high employment potential jobs in Santa Barbara County and California. The Career Skills Institute’s Windows Basics course helps you explore…
Through April 30 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present Oxnard Union High School District Art Exhibit
OXNARD — Continuing a tradition that is now in its 28th year, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum is proud to celebrate its long history hosting The Oxnard Union High School District Art Exhibit. Celebrate the creative talent on display, original works…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for March 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Cecily Brown: Rehearsal On view January 28 – June 3, 2018 MCASB Main Space Cecily Brown: Rehearsal, curated by Claire Gilman, Senior Curator at The Drawing Center, is the…
Ventura County Mock Trial Semifinalists Announced
Public Invited as Competition Continues Feb. 28, March 1 OXNARD — The eight high school teams that will advance to the semifinals of the Ventura County Mock Trial were announced Feb. 28 by the Ventura County Office of Education. The semifinalists received…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Feb. 27
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Puppet Palooza Santa Barbara! The Muppets Take Santa Barbara Friday, March 2nd 6:30pm Puppetpaloozasb presents The Muppets—and the remarkable performers who bring them to life—will enthrall audiences with an evening of story-telling, interviews,…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 27
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EXHIBITION March 11 – May 27, 2018 Black & White & In Between: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation This exhibition features works by artists who have explored the formal,…
EDC-VC SBDC update for Feb. 26
? Disaster EDD Unemployment Filing Deadline Extended to March 19, 2018 SACRAMENTO – The Employment Development Department (EDD) today announced that workers, business owners and self-employed individuals who lost their jobs or had their work hours reduced as a result…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Sign Contract to Begin Construction of their Newest Club
THOUSAND OAKS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley have taken the first step to begin construction of the John L. Notter Family Boys & Girls Club in Thousand Oaks. The Boys & Girls Clubs recently signed a…
CSUCI and the CSUCI Nursing program are recognized in two prominent surveys
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has been recognized on two national fronts. U.S. News & World Report has ranked CSUCI as 18th in the Top Public Schools category among Universities in the West. In addition, RegisteredNursing.Org has ranked CSUCI’s Nursing Program as the 12th best…
Bilingual report: Clinicas Del Camino Real Inc. is hosting a Dental Health Fair on Feb. 24 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 Saturday,…
Bilingual report: Acocote Nuevo, Tlachiquero Viejo: Experience Counts!
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 •…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 22
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM STUDIO GALLERY Guest Studio Artists in Residency Hours: Dominga Opazo – 11am – 3 pm Thurs- Sat Brian Paumier– noon – 5 pm Saturdays Jaime Bailon- 1-5 pm Sundays CAM Studio is located at…
Fourth annual Sal Castro Memorial conference (Feb. 23-24) celebrates the 50th anniversary of East L.A. Blowouts
The Fight for Justice in Education By Suzanna Ackroyd • UCSB SANTA BARBARA — On a gray and cloudy day in March 1968, more than a thousand Mexican American students took a stand against decades of substandard education and walked out…
United Way of Ventura County update for Feb. 20
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Thanks to the generosity of over 13,000 donors to the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund, we are helping our community members who have been directly affected by…
Show Your Heart Some Love This February; Learn How to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
SANTA BARBARA — As we celebrate love this month, CenCal Health encourages everyone in the community to listen to their hearts and make their health a priority. To raise awareness about heart disease and the impact it has on so…
Program connects foster youth and caregivers with local businesses; and is a timely boost for Ventura County economy
Foster VC Kids “Businesses With Heart” program offers discounts to help children and their fostering families; increases business and builds goodwill in the community. VENTURA COUNTY — At a time when the aftereffects of the Thomas Fire are likely to…
CSUCI History major wins internship with the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) History major Samantha Mendoza was in 12th grade when she decided she wanted to be a librarian. “I had talked to my dad about it and he suggested I work at the Smithsonian, and that could be…
32nd Session of the California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) seeks teen artists, writers, and performers
Summer 2018 Applications must be submitted on or before February 28, 2018. California State Summer School for the Arts provides the highest quality professional artistic training to the most deserving teenagers regardless of their economic situation. More than 30 percent of…
Museum of Ventura County update for Feb. 19
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Figure Drawing Join the Museum’s Resident Artist Ryan Carr for the next scheduled figure drawing session at 6 p.m., February 20, at Leashless Brewing, 585…
Girls Inc. Carpinteria Member Awarded $5K Scholarship
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria member Tahis Alcantar has been awarded a $5,000 college scholarship through the competitive Girls Inc. National Scholar Program. She is the 21st National Scholar from the Carpinteria affiliate. The Girls Inc. National Scholars Program…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 15
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM Pulse If you missed last Saturday’s Poetry at the Carnegie – The Jackson Wheeler Series, thanks to Phil Taggart, Ventura County’s Poet Laureate the readings were filmed and can be viewed by clicking…