By Andrea Estrada • UCSB The Thomas Fire and subsequent mudslides wrought havoc on the entire Santa Barbara and Goleta community. Between the flames and ash and the mud and debris — not to mention the closure of Highway 101…
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BGCOP Youth of the Year Excels in Coastal Area Council Youth Competition
OXNARD — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme Youth of the Year Valeria Virgen recently took top honors in the Boys & Girls Club of America competition. The ten-year BGCOP member was named the 2018 Coastal…
Teatro de las Américas update for March 6
Oxnard Film Society supports Teatro de las Américas Wow! Oxnard Film Society is showing a great movie to support our Teatro. We love you OFS! Come, enjoy the movie! Teatro de las Américas Oxnard FilmSociety SPECIAL SCREENING: Fundraiser for Teatro…
CSUCI professor and Mixteco representative receive grant to establish culturally sensitive doula program
CAMARILLO — A CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) professor and the program manager for the Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) plan to create a doula program with a competitive grant they received from the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement (NCSCE).…
Trinity Pacific Wins 2018 Ventura County Mock Trial
OXNARD — Trinity Pacific Christian School in Thousand Oaks is the winner of the 2018 Ventura County Mock Trial. The Mock Trial results were announced this evening at an awards ceremony at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Here is how the…
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County update for March 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Creating Change, Not Charity Thank you to everyone who attended Immigration: Challenges and Strategies in Ventura County and making the day a success! The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County was delighted to see nearly 140…
Museum of Ventura County update for March 3
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Be Part of the Bee Cause Public Art Project The Museum of Ventura Countyis hosting the City of Ventura’s Public Art Program,…
FREE Community Education Classes and Events for April 2018
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 include the following:…
April 2 — CSUCI will shine a blue light on autism
CAMARILLO — Los Angeles actor/singer George Steeves auditioned for ABC’s “American Idol” six times. Time after time, he didn’t make the cut, but he kept coming back. “This industry can be very heartbreaking,” Steeves, 29, said. “But that’s something about Asperger’s…
April 3 — Women United Ventura County to hold mixer at Four Brix Winery
VENTURA — Women United Ventura County to hold mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 Four Brix Winery, 2290 Eastman Ave., No. 109, Ventura. RSVP by March 27. Click here for more information.
April 5 — ‘Reading: Indigenous Poetry in Contemporary Mexico; Voices, Translations and Cultures’
SANTA BARBARA — U.C. Santa Barbara to present “Reading: Indigenous Poetry in Contemporary Mexico; Voices, Translations and Cultures” noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4 @ Art, Design & Architecture Museum. FREE. Hosted by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, several…
April 5 — OC LIVE to present ‘Opening Night: The Improvised Musical!’
Hello friends of Oxnard College, Please plan to join us for a super funny and entertaining OC LIVE event after spring break on Thursday April 5 at 6:00pm. in the Performing Arts building. OPENING NIGHT: THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL! is exactly that – a Broadway-…
April 6 — California Welcome Center in Oxnard and REI Team up to offer a Free Class, ‘Bike Maintenance Basics’
OXNARD — If you ride a bike, you might consider joining a free class to learn all about maintaining it! The California Welcome Center (CWC) in Oxnard is teaming up with REI to offer a free informative class, “Bike Maintenance Basics”,…
Through April 7 — Ojai artist Lorraine Serena explores the peace and power of nature in CSUCI exhibition
Opening reception on Feb. 22 CAMARILLO — An artistic exploration of Mother Nature untouched was nearly consumed by Mother Nature unleashed when the Thomas fire threatened the works of Ojai artist Lorraine Serena. Serena, whose work will appear in an…
April 7 — Santa Paula Art Museum’s Eighth Annual Fine and Decorative Art Auction
Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Santa Paula Art Museum. The silent auction begins at 3:00 p.m. The live auction immediately follows at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for museum members and $20 for non-members. All proceeds benefit the Santa…
April 7 — Sex trafficking, nutrition, access to healthcare among topics at CSUCI’s First Annual Global Health Symposium
CAMARILLO — Health care workers across the globe come in contact with victims of sex trafficking constantly, but may not know it. Recognizing victims and helping them without endangering them is one of the topics on tap at the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)…
April 8 — Museum of Ventura County Presents New York Documentary
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura Friends of the Library and Museum of Ventura County are excited to present the Tri-County premiere of “EX LIBRIS: The New York Public Library” on Sunday, April 8, at 2:00 p.m. in the Museum Pavilion. In…
April 9 — UCSB to present ‘US Immigration Policy in 2018: Evolving Notions of Citizenship’
SANTA BARBARA — The discussion “US Immigration Policy in 2018: Evolving Notions of Citizenship” will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 9 @ MultiCultural Center Lounge, UC Santa Barbara. FREE. Since 2017, the Trump Administration has drastically limited…
April 9 — Santa Barbara Bowl to Host 4400 Local Elementary Students for Annual Education Outreach Event
The April 9 event will feature Taiko Center of Los Angeles musicians and dancers in two high-energy performances of Japanese taiko drumming. Santa Barbara, CA, (March 29, 2018) – Santa Barbara Bowl announced today that, in collaboration with the Children’s Creative Project,…
April 10 — The American Heart Association Hosts An Evening of “Pinot And Purses” To Raise Funds To Fight Cardiovascular Disease And Stroke
Donate a Gently Used Designer Purse Before April 6 and Receive a Free Ticket SANTA BARBARA — Pinot and purses, two of a girl’s best friends, will be combined for a fun-filled philanthropic evening benefitting the American Heart Association’s fight…
April 10 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making
SANTA BARBARA — Improve your career advancement potential and success in the workplace with analytical thinking, decision making and problem solving techniques. Career Skills Institute’s Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making course will help you learn to apply judgment…
Through April 12 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present Marketing Maps
SANTA BARBARA — Learn how to harness the position of products or companies in the mental mind map of a customer in order to create immediate recognition or purchases by target market customers. You may elect to take this course independent…
Through April 12 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present Coaching Skills
SANTA BARBARA — Through Career Skills Institute’s Coaching Skills course, you will learn to apply behavioral change models and coaching techniques to close the gap between actual and desired employee performance and motivation. You may elect to take this course…
Through April 13 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present Personalized Career Planning
SANTA BARBARA — Career Skills Institute’s Personalized Career Planning course helps you explore career and education opportunities best suited to your personality type. The course focuses on the assessment of your strengths, interests, values, personality and abilities in the context of career…
Through April 13 — CSUCI holds grand opening of student-curated exhibit of historic political memorabilia
CAMARILLO — Posters, buttons, letters, hats, knick-knacks, photos and dozens of other political artifacts from the 1950s through the 1970s will be on display at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s John Spoor Broome Library in honor of Student Research Week through April 13. “Democratic Presidential…
Through April 14 — More than 100 CSUCI Art alumni show their work in ‘Sweet 15’ exhibit
CAMARILLO — As she waits for a kidney transplant, 2005 Art alumnus Melissa Pardoe of San Diego decided to tame the feelings colliding inside of her by creating a ceramic piece. “It’s a torso with no arms, no legs and a…
Through April 14 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present LinkedIn for Business
SANTA BARBARA — Are you using the world’s most popular professional network to advance your career, job prospects or business development opportunities? Career Skills Institute’s LinkedIn for Business will help you learn to optimize your profile, develop content that engages…
April 14 — Bilingual report: Oxnard Celebrates Earth Day 2018
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard once again joins in the global celebration of Earth Day. Oxnard’s Earth Day 2018 festival will be held on Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Plaza Park, located at the…
April 14 — Paso Pacifico’s Aquatic Insect Workshop in Santa Barbara
Who: Paso Pacífico Where: Rocky Nook Park 610 Mission Canyon Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105 When: Saturday, April 14th, 2018 9 am to 4 pm Event Description: Did you know you can use aquatic insects to monitor water quality? Jenna…
Through April 17 — Free United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Makes Tax Season Accessible for All
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.…
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…