Category: Education

Museum of Ventura County — Free First Sunday Activities, Poetry Reading, MVC Then Blog, and more!

Free First Sunday at the Ag: Scientific Arts & Crafts January 5, 2020 • 12—2PM What happens when you mix science with art? Join us at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 12—2PM for…

Carnegie Art Cornerstones — Closing Reception Trabaj/Ho / Upcoming Exhibition Retrograde at Carnegie Studio Gallery

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Carnegie Studio Gallery will be CLOSED for installation of the upcoming exhibition January 5 – Jan 31, 2020. RETROGRADE  Retrograde simultaneously showcases rapidly progressing information technology and media interactivity as well as thoughtfully…

Jan. 10 — UCSB to present ‘Roundtable Discussion — Hostile Terrain 94’

SANTA BARBARA — UCSB to present ‘Roundtable Discussion — Hostile Terrain 94’ Friday, January 10 at 4:15pm to 5:30pm This conversation features Jason De León, Professor of Anthropology and Chicana/o Studies, UC Los Angeles, who will speak about Hostile Terrain 94,…

Jan. 12 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Armchair Travel Lecture: Victoria Lautman’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present the “Armchair Travel Lecture: Victoria Lautman — Subterranean Ghosts: The Vanishing Stepwells of India” 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. India’s palaces, forts, temples, and tombs are on every…

Jan. 14 — Sexual Harassment & Bullying Prevention Training State-Mandated Courses From Employment Law Firm LightGabler

CAMARILLO — Employment law firm LightGabler is offering state-mandated sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention seminars on Tuesday January 14 for supervisors and Wednesday, January 15 for non-supervisory employees. Topics include prevention of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and abusive conduct (bullying)…

Jan. 15 — Speaker series at Channel Islands Maritime Museum

OXNARD — Interesting and captivating speakers are scheduled every third Wednesday at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. Refreshments are at 6:30 p.m., with the lectures at 7. Next Speaker is January 15 Paul Swanson – Pleasure Boat…

Jan. 16 — SBMA presents ‘Writing in the Galleries’

Courtesy photo SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Writing in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as…

Jan. 23 — SBMA presents ‘Sketching in the Galleries’

Courtesy photo. SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Sketching in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in…

Jan. 25 — SBMA, SBMNH, and SBHM participate on Museums Free-for-All with FREE admission

SoCal Museums Announces the 15th Annual MUSEUMS FREE-FOR-ALL Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History join over 40 Institutions offering FREE admission Saturday, January 25, 2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — SoCal Museums announces the 15th Annual Museums…

Jan. 29 — CSUCI hosts Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange for campus reading celebration

CAMARILLO — Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange will visit CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) on Wed., Jan. 29 for CSUCI’s annual Campus Reading Celebration. Orange will be discussing his New York Times bestseller “There There,” from 6 to 8 p.m. in the…

Jan. 31 — Simi Valley YMCA Preschool Tours

SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Family YMCA’s state licensed preschool is accepting enrollment applications for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 for its preschool program at Justin Early Learners Academy (2245 N. Justin Ave.) in Simi Valley. An open…

Feb. 1 — United Way of Ventura County’s 4th Annual GradNation Community Summit

United Way Will Gather Parents, Students, Educators, & Community Members to Explore Efforts to Raise Graduation Rates Through Parent Engagement VENTURA — United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) GradNation Summit held annually in South Oxnard is designed to prepare parents and…

February — Free Job & Career Workshops

Location: America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 February 5 and 19 – Social Media, 10:00 a.m. – noon – Social media is everywhere. It is not just for entertainment or a way to stay connected…

Feb. 3 — Oxnard Public Library Library to present ‘Music of the West — African Kora Comes to Oxnard’

OXNARD — The Oxnard Public Library is pleased to host Sean Gaskell on Monday, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. at the Main Library (251 S. A St., Oxnard) in celebration of African American Heritage Month. Gaskell will perform music and…

Feb. 6 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Art Matters Lecture Michelangelo: Burning Inspiration’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Art Matters Lecture Michelangelo: Burning Inspiration — Julian Brooks, Senior Curator of Drawing, J. Paul Getty Museum,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at 1130 State St. Santa Barbara, Mary Craig…

Feb. 11 — OC LIVE — Inspiring Reflections: A Conversation with Emmy Award-winning Actor Obba Babatundé

Inspiring Reflections: A Conversation with Obba Babatundé February 11 @ 6 PM Oxnard College Performing Arts Building Join host Alton J. Patton, III for an empowering interview with legendary entertainer and humanitarian Obba Babatundé. The Emmy Award-winning actor, director, and musician shares…

Feb. 14 — Santa Barbara Go Red for Women Luncheon in support of women’s heart health

SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association’s Santa Barbara County Go Red for Women Luncheon will take place this Friday, February 14th at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. More than 500 community and business leaders are anticipated to attend…

Feb. 15-16 — Art Come Alive at the Maritime

OXNARD — Art Comes Alive brings Maritime models and paintings to life with the help of live characters. Visitors have the unique opportunity to interact and speak with characters from many ages of Maritime history. Join the Channel Islands Maritime Museum…

Bilingual report: Feb. 18 — Ventura County Health Care Agency Announces Santa Clara Valley Town Hall Meetings

WHAT: The Ventura County Health Care Agency is hosting two separate Town Halls in the cities of Fillmore and Santa Paula to engage residents of the Santa Clara Valley in a discussion about the Santa Paula Hospital and health care…

Bilingual report: Feb. 18 — Immigration Forum: ‘Know Your Rights’ to be held in Oxnard

Click here for the entire e-newsletter OXNARD — The Immigration Forum: “Know Your Rights” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Revive Community Chuch, 2680  Alvardo St., Oxnard. Networking  begins at 6:30 a.m.with the forum beginning at 7:30…

Feb. 19 — Marine Biologist and Naturalist Holly Lohuis to Speak at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum Speaker Series

OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is proud to welcome Marine Biologist and Naturalist Holly Lohuis to its 2020 Speaker Series on Wednesday, February 19th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. She will be speaking on “Embracing Change Through Ocean…

Feb. 21, 22, 23 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ presents Los Utrera – Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Los Utrera – Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico. Son Jarocho came about through the meeting of three worlds – Spanish, African and Indigenous – and along with the Fandango it is…

22 de febrero — Taller Sobre el Bienestar Emocional y Salud Mental (Conexión Con Mis Compañeras)

OXNARD — El programa Conexión Con Mis Compañeras, por parte de la organización MICOP (Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project), quiere invitar a la comunidad Latina/Indígena al taller “Mujeres Y Nuestro Bienestar Emocional”. En el taller las personas aprenderán sobre la salud…

Feb. 28, 29 — The SMJUHSD Presents ‘West Side Story’ Featuring PVHS, RHS and SMHS Drama Students

SANTA MARIA — Students with a passion for musical theater, from three Santa Maria Valley high schools, will come together to present “West Side Story” inside the PVHS Performing Arts Center Theater on February  27, 28, 29. Tickets are $15 for…

March 1 — Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum to Celebrate Women’s History Month and Women Artists

SANTA PAULA — All are welcome during Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00 pm. to 3:00 p.m. In addition to enjoying the Museum’s current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on…

March 5 — State of the University address will detail major campus construction projects

CAMARILLO — Construction is already underway at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) and several more major projects are planned as the campus looks toward its largest capital improvement projects to date. President Erika D. Beck, Ph.D., will discuss the multi-million dollar…

March 7 — What’s Next After High School for Students in Special Education?

What’s Next After High School for Students in Special Education? Resources Available at March 7 “Transition Fair” in Camarillo Explore the safety net of supports for your student Help students in special education (ages 15-22 years old) prepare for the…

March 7 — CSUCI Science Carnival trots out spooky science for its Halloween in March theme

CAMARILLO — Halloween is coming—in March! There will be plenty of “spooky science” at the 11th Annual CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Science Carnival set for Saturday, March 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rio Vista Middle School at 3050…

March 8 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Parallel Stories Lecture: Juan Felipe Herrera ‘Writing Love in the Face of Disaster’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, will present Parallel Stories Lecture: Juan Felipe Herrera ‘Writing Love in the Face of Disaster’, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8. “I’m a political poet—let us say a…