SANTA BARBARA — More than 10 Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, wineries and nurseries in Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc will open their doors to the pubic during the first annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. On Saturday, September 28,…
VENTURA — A Social Security & Medicare Seminar will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at the Westside Ventura WCDC, 110 N. Olive St., Suite J, Ventura. Seminars also also held the section Tuesday of the month…
SANTA BARBARA — The Senior Expo of Santa Barbara will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. The expo features health screenings, activities, exhibits for seniors, caregivers. Click on image below for the…
OXNARD — All alumni of any Boys & Girls Clubs are invited to help celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Club that serves the Oxnard and Port Hueneme communities on October 3 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the…
CAMARILLO — Bees, robots, moon jellies, dancers and an electric pickle will be part of the student/faculty projects on display Saturday, Oct. 5 at the 19th Annual President’s Dinner to benefit CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). Hosted by the CSU Channel…
SANTA BARBARA — Calling all families! Come enjoy a Saturday, OUTSIDE, with staff and friends of Wilderness Youth Project from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Oak Park, Santa Barbara. We will be hosting nature based activities to…
SANTA PAULA — Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm! In addition to enjoying our current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the…
VENTURA COUNTY — The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO VC) will present the workshop “Why your business needs a cybersecurity plan” from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Greek Restaurant at the Ventura Harbor. Click on…
Chicano Secret Service October 10 @ 6 PM Get ready for some undercover intelligence with Chicano Secret Service! Urban and media-literate but with academic know-how, CSS bring some old-school radical comedy to a new generation, embracing the Chicana/o experience and staking…
SANTA PAULA — It’s time to get crafty once again during the Santa Paula Art Museum’s monthly “Crafty Creations” class for ages 12 and up! On Thursday, October 10, 2019, we’ll use simple designs and a bright palette to create…
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VENTURA — Ventura County’s Planning Division will host a Board of Supervisors work session on August 6th to review the Preliminary Public Review Draft 2040 General Plan. The work session will be held at the Ventura County Government Center, Hall…
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) will make service adjustments, a few trip cancellations, and service additions to several routes beginning Sunday, July 28, 2019. GCTD typically makes bi-annual schedule changes each year in July and January, based on analysis…
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce the hiring of its new executive director, Carolyn Merino Mullin. Prior to joining the nonprofit, Mullin –…
VENTURA — On behalf of the Countywide Continuum of Care (VC CoC), the Ventura County Executive Office has released a request for proposals (RFP) for the FY19 Continuum of Care funding competition. HUD announced the FY19 Continuum of Care Notice of…
From Renter to Homeowner stories from our clients We’re excited to celebrate another happy homebuyer this month – Maria! Maria and her family of 4 had been renting for 10 years until she found VCCDC. Three years ago, Maria decided…
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County this Friday, July 26, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. for a book talk and signing with Ivor Davis. Admission is $5 for Museum members, $10 for nonmembers. Ivor Davis will be discussing his…
VENTURA COUNTY — YMCA branches serving the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and Moorpark are registering students in kindergarten through fifth grade for before and after school childcare programs for the coming 2019-2020 school year. Yarrow Family YMCA offers childcare at…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Food Vendors at the Festival 3941 Tamales Barrett’s Lemonade BG’s Cafe California Best Kettle Corn Cienfuegos Daniels Dips and Chips Double Dippin El Roast Escobar’s Funnel Cakes Frozen Sensations Goodfarms Hawaiian Shaved Ice…
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center This Week at the Museum The highlight of this week at the Museum was definitely getting to see the final projects made by our week-long animation campers. We…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Last summer, nearly 1,000 backpacks were given to students throughout Ventura County thanks to the generosity of our loyal contributors. Our 10th Annual Stuff the Bus collection ends today,…
Special Congratulations to Matter Labs! Congratulations to EDC Business Advisors Erick and Bryan Went of Matter Labs for winning the Pacific Coast Business Times 2019 Community Spirit Award! Join us in celebration of all businesses honored at the PCBT Spirit…
The latest edition of MVC Then is now available! Early Ventura County newspapers offered one of the few ways to connect pioneer communities with stories, opinions, and news of the day. The first newspapers in Ventura County were all closely…
CAMARILLO — Anybody can learn to sail, paddleboard, kayak or simply learn more about our ocean through the Channel Islands Boating Center (CIBC), which is part of CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). The year-round programs, which are particularly popular in the summertime, just…
SACRAMENTO – A newly launched assistance program offers help for people who need resources to recover from the wildfire disasters that struck late in 2018 in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) is working…
13 ‘Neighborhoods for Learning, Powered by Interface’ locations will serve as early education hubs and resource centers for local children and families VENTURA — First 5 Ventura County (F5VC) is pleased to join Interface Children & Family Services (ICFS) in…
OXNARD — Dozens of Ventura County Junior Lifeguard Program participants took a quick break from their physical activity to lend a hand in painting a community mural at Silver Strand Beach. Armed with gallons of blue, brown, orange, yellow and…
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is pleased to announce a new member to its Board of Governors, Sheryl Mazirow. Mazirow specializes in Tenant and Buyer Advisory Services and is currently Founder & President of…
Santa Barbara City College is pleased to announce that registration for fall is now open to everyone in the community, whether you are looking to earn an associate degree, transfer to a 4-year university or enjoy life enrichment classes through…
CAMARILLO — Two prominent executives who were born and raised in Ventura County are the new co-chairs for the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Planned Giving Advisory Council (PGAC). Westlake Village financial advisor Louie Valdez and Ventura/Santa Barbara insurance and financial…
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County on July 26, 2019 @ 6:30 p.m. for a Book Talk & Signing with Ivor Davis. Admission is $5 for Museum members, $10 for nonmembers. Ivor Davis will be discussing his latest…
SB 182 puts in place planning and building requirements to prevent wildfire devastation SACRAMENTO – As California grapples with catastrophic wildfires as well as a housing crisis, legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (Santa Barbara) that puts in place standards and guidelines…
CAMARILLO —With gloves and a discerning eye, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Art History senior Lauren Kime examines the condition of a 1950s-era print at the Corita Art Center in Los Angeles. The first generation college student from Simi Valley is…
Uplifting panel of former youth in care, biological and resource families share intimate stories about their experiences together with nationally renowned motivational speaker, Michael Sanders VENTURA — Foster VC Kids/ Homes with Heart VC kicked off their Strengthening VC Families Town…
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) will recognize long-time supporters of BGCGCV, Cal Johnston and his wife Marje Johnston, as Honorees during the 17thAnnual “Stand Up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction” on Saturday,…
MOORPARK — Moorpark College invites veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders to experience America’s Teaching Zoo, free of charge on Saturday, July 6th. Guests and their families will experience wild animal encounters and presentations as well as big cat feedings…
Beginning fall semester, August 2019, Oxnard College will expand its English as a Second Language program by offering credit and non- credit courses. The credit courses will continue to provide instruction in academic English skills that prepare students for reading…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America) Closing Sunday, July 14, 2019 Summer is finally here! Please join us for the amazing July programming MCASB has to…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Bridging the Generation Gap The importance of intergenerational activities Left: Friendship Center seniors visit with second graders in their classroom as part of our intergenerational GOLD Project; Right: Program Manager and proud aunt…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Initiating Dialogue! The 2019 State of the Region Report Release Event & Community Briefing Join Us! The Ventura County Civic Alliance’s 2019 State of the Region Report, an indispensable collection of data on Ventura…
