OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is excited to start a new tradition at the Harbor; The Holiday Lighting of the 75 foot “Tallship Mast” in front of the museum. It will take place on December 8 at 6 p.m.…
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11 de diciembre — WEV Presenta una Celebración de Pequeños Negocios
Compra. Conectate. Celebra. 11 de diciembre, 5 a 8 pm, 290 Maple Court, Suite 268, Ventura. Descubre tu nuevo negocio favorito en el Mercado “Compra Local.” Conéctate con nuestra comunidad de emprendedoras en nuestro Evento de Conexiones de Negocios. Celebra…
Dec. 12 — Family Paint Night at Art Trek
NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following event: Family Paint Night, Wednesday, December 12th from 6-8:30p Join us for a fun and whimsical Family Paint Night on Wednesday, December 12 from 6-8:30p at the Art…
Dec. 12 — Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Light Up a Life Ceremony in Montecito Rescheduled
SANTA BARBARA — Due to potential heavy rainfall in Montecito on December 5th, Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) is rescheduling the 1st annual Montecito Light Up a Life ceremony for Wednesday, December 12th. The Montecito Light Up a Life will…
Dec. 14-15 — Moorpark College to celebrate the holidays and the arts during its inaugural ‘Holiday Spectacular’
MOORPARK – Moorpark College Performing Arts is pleased to announce its inaugural “Holiday Spectacular,” presenting a holiday celebration that features the combined efforts of the College’s Theatre Arts, Music, and Dance programs. This production will feature the talents of more than…
Dec. 15 — SBMA presents one-day workshop ‘All Wrapped Up: The Art of Giving’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present the one-day workshop “All Wrapped Up: The Art of Giving.” This one-day workshop provides the opportunity for children to gain inspiration from works in the Museum’s collection and create handmade cards, prints, ornaments, and…
Dec. 15 — VCCDC Upcoming FREE Workshops Estate Planning to Homebuyer Ed
Upcoming Workshops Take advantage of VCCDC’s FREE upcoming workshops ranging from Estate Planning to Homebuyer Education! HOLIDAY FREEBIE: We are waiving the $25 fee for our Homebuyer Education Workshop for December! Use code JOLLY18 when registering. REGISTER NOW The Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning…
Dec. 15 — Come Fight Hunger, Harvest Food and Build Community!
VENTURA — Come Fight Hunger, Harvest Food and Build Community by volunteering for Food Forward Backyard Harvest, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 15, at 11:30 Via Del Rey, Goleta. We will be collecting these beautiful fresh fruit that would otherwise go…
Through Dec. 15 — SBCC Career Skills Institute Brings Tuition-Free Tools to Succeed This Fall
SANTA BARBARA — Every great employee needs planning, idea generation and implementation skills, whether or not project manager is in his or her job title. Part of the SBCC School of Extended Learning, the Career Skills Institute is providing more…
Dec. 18 — The Kelly Marsh Team at Cornerstone Home Lending in Santa Barbara continue five-year tradition for gifting local foster youth with Christmas gifts
SANTA BARBARA — For local foster youth and their resource families, this Christmas will be one they will never forget: The Kelly Marsh Team at Cornerstone Home Lending in Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Trolley Company will be holding…
Dec. 20 — Santa Barbara Art Museum to present ‘Writing in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Writing in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Oct. 25 — Day of the Dead Altar / Ofrenda, other upcoming events
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Day of the Dead Altar/Ofrenda Carnegie Art Museum’s Día de Los Muertos Altar presented at the 2018 Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos on October 20th, honors several who gave notable service to the community,…
Housing Authority’s First Ever Housing Santa Barbara Day Rocks De La Guerra
SANTA BARBARA — Hundreds of residents got to know more about local affordable housing options, grooved to live music and had a bite to eat at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) and its affiliated nonprofit 2nd…
Bilingual commentary: The Foundations of American Music
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 •…
Paso Pacifico Responds to Viral Turtle Poaching Video with Swift Action
VENTURA — Turtle poaching in Central America is not a new issue, but some poachers have recently become even more emboldened to carry out this illegal activity. The current political unrest in Nicaragua has only made the situation worse for…
Environmental and Agricultural Leaders Partner to Host Healthy Soils Field Day & Compost Demonstration
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Present uncommon opportunity for agricultural industry to benefit while reducing climate change impact SANTA BARBARA — The Community Environmental Council (CEC), Ted Chamberlin Ranch, Cachuma Resource Conservation District, and Santa Barbara Agricultural Commissioner’s Office…
Museum of Ventura County update for Oct. 24— Munch with Music by John Bardi on Oct. 25
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Upcoming Events Munch with Music by John Bardi Oct. 25, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, grab lunch and head…
SBCC Workshops to Focus on Modern Research Skills and Creating Infographics
SANTA BARBARA — With pie and bar charts no longer drawing attention in the digital business world, SBCC School of Extended Learning is offering professionals and job seekers the modern research and presentation skills employers are seeking. Classes are provided…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Oct. 23 — ‘Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art’ and ‘Bloom Projects: Beatriz Olabarrieta, Ask the Dust’ exhibits open Nov. 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Join us! Saturday, November 10 from 6 – 8 pm for a reception celebrating the opening of two new exhibitions, Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art and Bloom Projects: Beatriz Olabarrieta, Ask the Dust. RSVP here Kota Ezawa, Empty Frame,…
FIRST 5 Ventura County selects Interface Children & Family Services as new place-based service provider to support the county’s nearly 60,000 children, prenatal to age five and their families
VENTURA COUNTY — First 5 Ventura County (F5VC) is pleased to announce its new strategic partnership with Interface Children & Family Services, to provide essential programs and services for Ventura County’s nearly 60,000 children prenatal – 5 and their families.…
CSUCI receives $1.2 million grant to continue building STEM pathways to college
CAMARILLO — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) $1,204,632 million in continued support of Project PROMESAS (Pathways with Regional Outreach and Mathematics Excellence for Student Achievement in STEM). PROMESAS is a multi-pronged project designed to improve…
‘Nuestras Américas’ — Our Americas exhibit now open at UCSB
Exhibition explores the ways Latinos and Latinas use artistic expression to create their sense of identity and belonging By Talya Myers • UCSB In the silkscreen print “Rio Por No Llorar” (“I Laugh to Keep from Crying”), Carmen Miranda’s famous fruit-laden headdress…
Latino author, poet and literary scholar Tim Z. Hernández to receive UCSB’s annual Luis Leal Literature Award
By Andrea Estrada • UCSB Tim Z. Hernández, an award-winning author and poet and an assistant professor of creative writing at the University of Texas, El Paso, will receive UC Santa Barbara’s 15th annual Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino…
Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency Program Celebrates Newest Graduates
SANTA BARBARA — With a daughter to care for, Silvia Alvarez found herself in a tough spot when she lost her job. Uncertain about her next move, Alvarez turned to her Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara case…
United Way Red Feather Ball Benefits Youth Education Programs
SANTA BARBARA — Fifth-grader Insharah quickly emerged as the star of the evening as local community leaders, philanthropists and residents sat down Oct. 5 for United Way of Santa Barbara County’s (UWSBC) 22nd Annual Red Feather Ball. Insharah was one…
Bilingual commentary: Mexican Composers
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 •…
SBCC Interior Design Students’ Work To Be Showcased on Local TV on Oct. 20
SANTA BARBARA — Creating interior environments that are both functional and pleasing requires a multitude of decisions: how to use color, where to position each element, what textures best suit the purpose, etc. For four SBCC Interior Design students — Cynthia…
Abaseh Mirvali Appointed Executive Director and Chief Curator of Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
Mirvali Launches the Next Phase in MCASB History with Expanded International Programming and Plans for a New Museum SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) announced today that it has appointed Abaseh Mirvali as its new Executive Director,…
Ventura County Education Leaders Receive Statewide Honors
VENTURA COUNTY — Two Ventura County public education leaders have been recognized at the state level by the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA). Ventura County Superintendent of School Stan Mantooth has received the 2018 CCSESA Champion Award, which recognizes…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Oct. 16 — Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos… FUNdraiser, Affordable Art Sale and More!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Countdown FIESTA! Day of the Dead Altar/Ofrenda Honorees Carnegie Art Museum’s Día de Los Muertos Altar presented at the 2018 Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos on October 20th, will honor several who gave notable…
Local Business Leaders Find Value in SBCC’s International Trade Skills Course
SANTA BARBARA — Successfully running a business in today’s economic landscape can be challenging, but exporting products and expanding to international markets can provide the revenue boost companies need to succeed. While the thought of navigating various regulations may seem…
Santa Barbara City College update for Oct. 15 — SBCC Named #1 Community College Second Year in a Row by Value Colleges
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter SBCC Named #1 Community College Second Year in a Row by Value Colleges Praising Santa Barbara City College as “a flawless investment,” Value Colleges has rated SBCC the #1 Community College in the nation…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Gear up for upcoming ‘Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction’ on Oct. 20 – Volunteers are Sought
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is busy preparing for the upcoming ‘Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction’ set for Saturday, October 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Volunteers are needed to…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Oct. 12 — 5 Things We Learned in ‘The Land of Light’
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Last weekend, the Santa Paula Art Museum was transformed into a place that we call “The Land of Light” for the second year in a row. Below are…
Oxnard College receives Catalyst Grant to increase support for undocumented students and their families
New Grant Will Provide a Resource Center, Legal Services, and Other Support CAMARILLO — Oxnard College is expanding and creating programs to support undocumented students and their families so that more people will be able to realize their full potential.…
CSUCI receives $240,000 grant to increase diversity among STEM faculty
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) and three other Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) have received individual grants to collaborate to create and test a pilot program designed to increase diversity among science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professors in higher education. CSUCI,…
Bilingual report: Oct. 13 — VCCCD Hosts Districtwide Financial Aid Workshops at Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura Colleges
Cash for College workshops will be held to help ensure students complete the right paperwork and applications to receive money for college. CAMARILLO — Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura colleges will each host Cash for Collegeworkshops on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, 9…
Deadline for NBCUniversal/LNESC National Scholarship is Oct. 22
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. (LNESC) invites qualified rising college juniors and seniors to apply to the NBCUniversal/LNESC Scholarship. The program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding Latino students with an interest in the…
EDC Launches New Website to Support Business Community
The Economic Development Collaborative is proud to announce the launch of our new website www.edcollaborative.com! Over the last 6 months the EDC has conducted a thorough analysis of the needs of our public and private stakeholders as well as our SBDC…
CSUCI launches competition in California College and University Ballot Bowl with Civic Engagement Week
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Student Government is leading the charge to encourage students to register, vote and become an active participant in their community. “I think it’s fantastic,” said Political Science Lecturer Tim Allison, J.D., who has been advising the…