VENTURA — A free meeting at which anyone can learn about longevity with good health will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 702 County Square Drive, Ventura, organizers reported in a media release. This meeting has…
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Los Aguiluchos Marching Band to perform on Dec. 27 in Oxnard
OXNARD — Los Aguiluchos Marching Band of Puebla, Mexico, will perform at 1 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. The marching band will also perform at the 124th annual Pasadena Tournament of…
Time running out to submit news, calendar events for January print edition
The deadline is noon Friday, Dec. 28 to submit news releases, calendar events for possible inclusion in our 10,000-copy January print edition. The edition is distributed throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Send your submissions to fmoraga@amigos805.com
FOOD Share inches closer to overall goal to raise 200,000 pounds of food
Regional food bank and The Collection at RiverPark’s first annual Can Tree Collection drive garners support from community, raised 57,000 pounds of canned food for hungry VENTURA COUNTY — Oxnard’s newest outdoor shopping and dining destination, The Collection, during Dec.…
Commentary: Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary: It’s not only about gun control
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editors 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 Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor After…
Students participate in STEM Conference at UCSB
SANTA BARBARA — Women leaders in science, engineering and education shared their expertise and time with more than 200 girls in grades 6-12, parents, teachers and counselors at the recent 2012 Upper Hand to College STEM Conference, held at UCSB, organizers…
Bilingual report: El Centrito, MICOP to present ‘Piñata Making Workshop’ on Dec. 14
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers, in partnership with Mixteco/Indigina Community Organizing Project (MICOP), will host the fifth annual “Piñata Making Workshop” from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday Dec. 14 at El Centrito’s main campus, 450 So. K St. (The…
Oxnard College to present ‘A Night of Laughter’ fundraiser on Dec. 14
“A Night of Laughter” fundraiser for the Oxnard College Theatre Arts Club will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building, 4000 So. Rose Ave. According to an article in the Ventura County Star, comics…
Clinicas to distribute toys to its patients through Dec. 21
Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will be distributing toys at its clinics throughout Ventura County through Dec. 21, the health care provider reported Monday in a media release. For the past four years, during the holiday season, Clincas del Camino…
MICOP seeks volunteers for ‘Fiesta Navideña 2012’ on Dec. 15
Volunteers are needed support the annual Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project’s “Fiesta Navideña 2012,” which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15 in El Rio and Oxnard. “There are still volunteer opportunities for this Saturday’s Fiestas in Oxnard and El Rio…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas’ PASTO-Re-La opens Dec. 7 in Oxnard
Teatro de las Américas will present “PASTO-Re-La” from Dec. 7 through 15 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center Black Box Theater, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles; tickets for the family-friendly program are available…
Bilingual report: Tianguis Market/Mercado to be presented on Dec. 7 in Oxnard
Memo y Los Compadres will be performing during the “Tianguis Market/Mercado” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at Café on A, 438 So. A St., downtown Oxnard. “Support local businesses, artisans, musicians: come and shop for your holiday gifts,” said…
Bilingual report: ‘Welcoming the Immigrant’ event to be held Dec. 8 in Oxnard
OXNARD — Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice will present “Welcoming the Immigrant,” the fifth annual event for International Human Rights Day and a Posada Play, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at Plaza Park, 500 So. C St.,…
Bilingual report: ‘Always Running..’ author Luis Rodriguez to speak Dec. 5 at Oxnard College
Author and poet Luis Rodriguez, best known for his 1993 memoir, “Always Running — La Vida Loca Gang Days in L.A.,” will be the guest speaker during Oxnard College’s “One Book One Campus” presentation from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,…
‘Lights, Camera, Education!’ panel to be held at Oxnard College on Dec. 5
OXNARD — Please join us for the First Annual Ventura County Community College District Entertainment Panel from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Oxnard College Performing Arts building, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard, the Ventura County Community College…
Deadline is Dec. 12 for matching donation for farm worker housing
VENTURA COUNTY — Dark, small, crowded, dilapidated… substandard and unacceptable. These are words that are commonly used to describe the housing available to farm worker families in Ventura County, and yet farm workers sustain agriculture in our community and bring…
Bilingual report: Community welcomes magic of holiday season
From Las Posadas to the Feast for la Virgen de Guadalupe and El Día de Reyes Magos, many religious activities are planned By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 December has always been a magical time. While Halloween provided the gentle…
Bilingual commentary: Commentary: Never too early to start your scholarship effort for 2013
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Years ago, I made the ultimate goof in the usual couple relationship. She had come into the room, probably while I was watching NFL football, and said something probably coherent. I then muttered the…
Bilingual report: Host families needed in late December for Los Aguiluchos marching band
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services in Oxnard reports that host families are needed for Los Aguiluchos for Dec. 26 and 27th. The marching band, from Puebla, Mexico, will perform at the 124th annual Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on Tuesday,…
Santa Barbara: Housing Authority opens new affordable housing development
SANTA BARBARA — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, community leaders and invited guests celebrated the grand opening – and ahead-of-schedule completion – of the Bradley Studios, the organization reported in a media release. Since January, the Housing…
Bilingual report: Oxnard officially launches Spanish broadcast of city council meetings
OXNARD — In an effort to reach Spanish speaking residents, provide easier access to information about city government, and create an inclusive decision making process for all residents of Oxnard, the City of Oxnard will officially begin broadcasting city council…
Time running out to submit holiday events for our December print edition
Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend, we will be moving up our deadline to include all your upcoming holiday and other calendar events in our Dec. 1 print edition of Amigos805. Please submit all your events, news, photos as…
MICOP seeks volunteers for monthly Mixteco community meeting on Nov. 17
Volunteers are needed support the monthly Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project community meeting from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Harrington Elementary School, 2501 Gisler St., Oxnard. “We have a lot planned for this meeting, including giving out flu shots which…
Primera pelea profesional para el joven Daniel Covielles en California el 17 de noviembre
OXNARD — En el marco de la promoción al deporte y con el objetivo de apoyar a nuestros connacionales amateur o profesionales, el boxeador Daniel Covielles Ordoñez llevará a cabo su primera pelea profesional el próximo 17 de noviembre contra…
Inlakech Cultural Arts Center celebrates Día de los Muertos in Camarillo
Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory, along with the Inlakech Cultural Arts Center in Oxnard, presented the annual “Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)” celebration featuring “Comida, Altars, Prayer, Laughter and Tears,” on Saturday Nov. 3…
Café on A in Oxnard celebrates Día de Los Muertos
The Café on A hosted a Día de los Muertos celebration: “Community, Cultura y Conciencia” on Friday, Nov. 2 in downtown Oxnard. Presented by Union del Barrio and Café on A, the $5 donation benefited the KEYS Youth Leadership Academy.…
Visit our slideshow to see highlights of the Museum of Ventura County’s Día de los Muertos celebration
“Night of the Living, Day of the Dead!” was the theme for this year’s Día de los Muertos celebration on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Museum of Ventura County in Ventura. The museum’s Las Contemporaneas Committee presented an evening of…
Visit our new slideshow of recent Ventura, Oxnard College events
Amigos805 has launched a new blog site that will feature slideshows and videos of recent events. Visit our site at www.amigos805.wordpress.com Our latest sideshows featuring the opening of two Latino-theme exhibits at Ventura College and Halloween-related activities at Oxnard College. Upcomimg…
Oxnard College to present ‘La Flauta Latina’ performance on Nov. 7
The Oxnard College Literature, Arts and Lecture Series will present “La Flauta Latina: A Flutists Musical Journey” from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Flutist Niccole Modell will perform…
Check out the November print edition of Amigos805
Politics, upcoming cultural events, tips on travel, food and personal finance — you can find all these in the latest print edition of Amigos805. Distributed throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, the 10,000-copy November print edition can be found…
Bilingual commentary: The art of words, images comes to the community
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 The 805 region is blessed with a number of talented Latinos/Latinas who fulfill our cultural needs through their music, artwork and their words. One such individual is Melinda Palacio of Santa Barbara, who has…
Bilingual report: Ventura College art galleries presenting Latino art exhibits throughout November
“Autonomy and Cultural Identity: 20th Century Art of Latin America” will be presented Nov. 1 through Nov. 30 at the Ventura College Media Art Gallery. Curated by Ann Bittl, the exhibit explores the art of Latin America and Mexico during…
Café on A to celebrate Día de Los Muertos on Nov. 2
The Café on A will hold a Día de los Muertos celebration: “Community, Cultura y Conciencia,” starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 at 438 So. A St., downtown Oxnard. Presented by Union del Barrio and Café on A, the…
Bilingual report: Museum of Ventura County to hold series of Día de los Muertos events from Nov. 2-4
“Night of the Living, Day of the Dead!” will be presented from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. Join the museum’s Las Contemporaneas Committee as they host an…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas celebrates Día de los Muertos on Nov. 2
“Come to the party celebrating ‘Día de los Muertos’ on Friday, Nov. 2 beginning at 9 p.m. Come hang out with our actors. We have appetizers, drinks, raffles and a prize for best costume. The actors from “La razón blindada”…
Bilingual report: Inlakech Cultural Arts Center to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Camarillo on Nov. 3
Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory, along with the Inlakech Cultural Arts Center, will present the annual “Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)” celebration featuring “Comida, Altars, Prayer, Laughter and Tears,” from 10 a.m. to 6…
Bilingual commentary: “Gucci” camping on the Inca Trail
By Stacey Wittig / “Vagabonding Chica” Travel Writer The remote ruins of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Peru, can be reached by train. However, the hardy – may I add fool-hardy? – prefer the road less traveled, the…
Business and community leaders kick off FOOD Share’s annual ‘Tackle Hunger’ campaign
VENTURA — From Oct. 30 – Feb. 3, more than 60 of Ventura County’s prominent business and political leaders will join forces to support FOOD Share’s most ambitious campaign endeavor of the year – “Tackle Hunger,” the organization reported in…
Rosary for Max Mora of Ventura will be held Nov. 1
Longtime Ventura resident Max Mora (Candelario Maximo Mora) 85, died on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at home, reports Moses Mora, community organizer of the Tortilla Flats historical program in Ventura. Max was born on Feb. 2,1927 in Colmor, New Mexico…
UCSB discussion on Mexican literature on Nov. 1 will highlight works by Elena Poniatowska, Carlos Fuentes
SANTA BARBARA — Elena Poniatowska, the Mexican feminist writer, journalist, and author, will deliver the keynote address when scholars from across the United States and Mexico gather at UC Santa Barbara for the 15th annual colloquium on Mexican literature, the…
Oxnard mayoral debate to be held on bilingual radio on Oct. 31
Candidates will appear on “The David Cruz Show” on KOXR 910AM OXNARD – The four candidates for mayor of Oxnard will appear in an historic, bilingual radio debate from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 on “The David Cruz Show” on…
Huerta to speak at Latino Issues Forum rally on Oct. 27 in Oxnard
OXNARD — National civil rights activist, labor leader, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Dolores Huerta will speak at the Latino Issues Forum (LIF) “su voto primero” (Your Vote First) rally at Plaza Park in Oxnard at 10:30 a.m. Saturday…
Latino Issues Forum to hold voter rally on Oct. 27 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Latino Issues Forum (LIF), a coalition of Ventura County community based organizations serving the Latino community has organized a second key event in an effort to maximize voter turnout for the Nov. 6 general election, the group…
Bilingual commentary: The Fine Arts
By David Magallanes /Guest contributor I have just had the privilege of attending the 25th Anniversary of the Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard. There is something special about being amongst people who are interested in, dedicated to, intrigued by and simply…
Bilingual report: Mexican Consulate produces Día de los Muertos calendar
The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard has produced a Día de los Muertos calendar, which includes activities and events through Nov. 3 in Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Click here or on the image above for the calendar. Click here for…
Clinicas to hold grand opening celebration in Moorpark on Oct. 27
MOORPARK — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will hold a grand opening celebration for the Moorpark Health Center at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at 4279 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. The Moorpark Health Center opened for business June 18, and is…
Opening reception for De Colores Art Show set for Oct. 27
SANTA PAULA — The opening reception for the 19th annual De Colores Art Show will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 No. 10th St., Santa Paula. The reception is…
MICOP seeks volunteers for monthly Mixteco community meeting on Oct. 27
Volunteers are needed support the monthly Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project community meeting from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Rio Real Elementary School, 1140 Kenny St., Oxnard and from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Harrington Elementary…
Día de los Muertos celebration set for Oct. 27 in Ventura
Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc & Westpark Community Center will present a “Día de los Muertos” celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Westpark Community Park, 450 W. Harrison Ave., Ventura. Traditional Aztec dance ceremony, altars, face painting, piñatas…
Santa Maria to celebrate Día de los Muertos from Oct. 28 through Nov. 4
SANTA MARIA — MASCARA, the Mexican-American Scholarship Cultural and Recreation Association, will present an altar its 18th annual Día de los Muertos celebration from Oct. 28 through Nov. 4 at the Santa Maria Town Center Mall, 142 Town Center East,…
Oxnard-Ocotlán Sister City Committee to hold fundraiser on Oct. 29 in Oxnard
The Oxnard-Ocotlán Sister City Committee to hold fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at Cabo Seafood Grill & Bar, 1041 So. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard. Choice of chile relleno or carnets tacos (2). Includes rice, beans, soft drink, chips…
Students lead effort to hold ‘Town Hall: Investing in Education’ on Oct. 23
OXNARD — A town hall to support Prop. 30 will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the South Oxnard Community Center, 200 E. Bard Road, Oxnard. Presented by Future Leaders of America, the event supports…
CLU’s José Marichal to speak on ‘Does Facebook Make us Better Citizens?’ on Oct. 24
José Marichal, CLU associate professor of political science, will speak on: ‘Does Facebook Make us Better Citizens?’ during the next Center for Equality and Justice Lecture Series discussion at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Drive, Thousand…
‘Passion Flamenco Dancing’ to be presented on Oct. 24 at Oxnard College
The 2012 OC Fall Literature & Arts Lecture Series will present “Passion Flamenco Dancing Live on Stage” from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Passion Flamenco Dance…
Bilingual report: The last day to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 22
The last day to register to vote for the November Presidential General Election is Monday, Oct. 22. Online, potential voters can visit http://registertovote.ca.gov/ for information on registering to vote on the California Online Voter Registration Website. Potential voters can still come…
Brownley campaign announces ‘Latinos for Julia’ committee
SANTA PAULA — The Julia Brownley for Congress campaign on Oct. 20 announced its “Latinos for Julia” committee, made up of Ventura County, Federal and State elected officials and community leaders that have united behind Julia Brownley, the campaign reported…
Strickland supports Oct. 18 fundraiser for La Colonia Boxing Gym
OXNARD — State Sen. Tony Strickland (R-19th District) took part in the “Locked Up for Kids” fundraiser on Oct. 18 at La Colonia Boxing Gym in Oxnard. Strickland is a Republican candidate for the newly-formed 26th Congressional District, (which includes all of…
‘Latino Issues Forum,’ featuring Congressional, State Senate candidates, set for Oct. 20 in Santa Paula
A ‘Latino Issues Forum,’ featuring Congressional and State Senate candidates, will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at First 5 of Santa Paula, 217 10th St., Santa Paula. Presented by SEIU Local 721, the Central Coast…
Deadline approaching for Nov. 1 print edition calendar items, advertisements
The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22 to submit calendar notices, news briefs, community photographs and other items for possible inclusion in the Nov. 1 print edition of Amigos805. The 10,000-copy publication is distributed throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara…
Bilingual report: Mexican Consulate in Oxnard seeking Día de los Muertos calendar items
The Consulate of México is currently organizing a community calendar for the “Day of the Dead” activities in the Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties A committee of community leaders will be visiting each site with “Ofrendas” and in recognition…
Local groups receive grants from Social Justice Fund for Ventura County
Grantees will be honored during “Celebration of Justice” reception on Nov. 8 in Ventura. One Step a la Vez for the One Step Adelante, the Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy, El Centrito Family Learning Centers and the Mixteco/Indígena…
Commentary: Why pink makes me cringe
By Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor It’s not Pink, the singer, that stirs up ambivalent feelings in my soul. It’s the color pink linked to October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. It’s all the pink stuff beyond the commemorative ribbons. It’s pink deodorant…
Taller gratis, ‘Aprenda a usar Facebook para negocios’, el 17 de octobre
Taller gratis, ‘Aprenda a usar Facebook para negocios’, el miércoles, 17 de octobre, 2012 a 8 am a 9 am, Casapueblo Restaurant, 310 So. C St., Oxnard. Presentado pro Armando Sahagun, MBA, CIMA Business Solutions y SCORE Counselor. Encuentre y…
Bilingual report: Rubicon Theatre Co. to present ‘La Razón Blindada’ starting Oct. 17
VENTURA — The Rubicon Theatre Co. will open its 15th anniversary season, “Our Town/Your Theatre,” with the production of “La Razón Blindada (The Armored Reason)” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, Teatro de las Américas…
Nancy Conk of Cabrillo Economic Development Association to speak on Oct. 17 in Ventura
Nancy Conk, chief executive officer of Cabrillo Economic Development Association, will speak at the next “Stress, Health & Longevity Session” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 702 County Square Drive, ground floor of the CEDC building, Ventura.…
Bilingual report: El Centrito Family Learning Centers to host Oxnard School Board candidates forum on Oct. 19
Parent Promoters of Education, a project of El Centrito Family Learning Centers, will host a forum for Oxnard School Board candidates from 5:30-7:30 Friday, Oct. 19 at El Centrito Family Learning Centers, 450 So. K St. Oxnard, Room 108, the…
VC Mexican-American Bar Association to present scholarship dinner on Oct. 19
The Education Foundation of the Ventura County Mexican-American Bar Association will present its annual scholarship dinner beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. Dinner and the program…
Latino peace officers group to present annual comedy show fundraiser on Oct. 19
The National Latino Peace Officers Association — Ventura County Chapter, will present its 4th annual “Comedy Show Fundraiser” beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at the Tower Club, 300 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. Featuring comedians Cliff…
Bilingual report: Gold Coast Health Plan to host ‘Community Resource Fair’ on Oct. 21
Gold Coast Health Plan will hold a “Community Resource Fair” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 at Del Sol Park, 1500 Camino del Sol, Oxnard (corner of Camino Del Sol and Rose Avenue). The fair will include…
Bilingual report: Promotores health worker luncheon set for Oct. 21
October is Promotor and Community Health Worker month, Maria-Felix Ryan, executive director of the Promotoras y Promotores Foundation in Oxnard, reported in a media release. The members of the Central Coast Regional Promotor Network and Vision y Compromiso would like…
Bilingual report: CSU Channel Islands to present ‘The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao’ book reading, signing on Oct. 11
California State University, Channel Islands will present its 8th annual Campus Reading Celebration featuring “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by author Junot Díaz from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Grand Salon. Dominican Republic-born Díaz will…
Bilingual report: Guadalajara-based Troker to perform Oct. 12-14 in Santa Barbara
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present Guadalajara-based Troker at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta (805-893-5037); at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Guadalupe Salad Bowl Festival and…
Billingual report: ‘Ulama: The Game of Life & Death’ film screening to be held Oct. 13 in Ventura
A film screening of “Ulama: The Game of Life & Death” will be presented at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. The screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session…
Bilingual report: ‘An Afternoon with Gustavo Arellano’ set for Oct. 14 in Ventura
“An Afternoon with Gustavo Arellano — Author of TACO USA,” will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. Lecture followed by book signing by OC Weekly editor and nationally…
Oxnard celebrates 17th annual Multicultural Festival
By Jess Gutierrez / Guest contributor Several thousand guests enjoyed music, dance, food, and culture from around the world at Oxnard’s 17th Annual Multicultural Festival in downtown’s Plaza Park on Oct. 6. The festival, hosted by Oxnard’s Community Relations Commission,…
Bilingual report: Buses will depart Oxnard on Oct. 8 to attend César E. Chávez National Monument announcement
Three buses will be departing at 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8 from Oxnard to attend President Barack Obama’s announcement of the César E. Chávez National Monument, the Oxnard office of the United Farm Workers of America reported in a media release.…
Binational Health Week Conference set for Oct. 4
The 12th Binational Health Week Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Designed for health professionals, the conference will feature Dr. Robert Gonzalez, director of…
United Way of Ventura County seeking volunteers for Day of Caring on Sept. 29
VENTURA COUNTY — The United Way of Ventura County is seeking volunteers for its annual “Day of Caring” on Saturday, Sept. 29. Day of Caring connects hundreds of volunteers to community organizations across Ventura County, the United Way reported in…
Commentary: Upcoming events celebrate Hispanic heritage
By Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor “Our history defines and strengthens us,” said Alejandro Fernandez, the famous Mexican singer, when narrating the recent four-hour mini-series on the History Channel. It is important to know that the designation for Hispanic Heritage Month is…
MICOP seeks volunteers for monthly Mixteco community meeting on Sept. 29
Volunteers are needed support the monthly Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project community meeting from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Rio Real Elementary School, 1140 Kenny St., Oxnard and from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Harrington Elementary…
Bilingual report: Moorpark Foundation for the Arts to present Ballet Folklórico Mestizo of Oxnard College on Sept. 28
Ballet Folklórico Mestizo of Oxnard College will perform a benefit fundraiser to support The Moorpark Foundation for the Arts beginning with a champagne reception at 6:30 p.m., with music by Angels on Harps, and the performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday,…
Flamenco Arts Festival to present ‘Cádiz de la Frontera’ on Sept. 29
The Flamenco Arts Festival will present the American premiere of Cádiz de la Frontera at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Lobero Theatre. This unique flamenco production by Andrés Peña and Pilar Ogalla tells the story of their love…
Port of Hueneme to present inaugural ‘Banana Festival’ on Sept. 29
PORT HUENEME — The Port of Hueneme will be ‘going bananas’ during the inaugural “Banana Festival” from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Port of Hueneme, Harbor District, 105 E. Port Hueneme Road, the district reported…
Bilingual report: Oxnard College Foundation to present Los Valíentes at 5th annual ‘Tardeada’ on Sept. 30
The Oxnard College Foundation will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with its 5thannual “Tardeada,” featuring a musical performance from Los Valíentes (The Courageous Ones) ensemble from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center. The performance…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! opens fall season, next performance Oct. 11
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! opened its fall season with the free musical performance by Entre Mujeres, held Sept. 20-23 in various locations in Santa Barbara County. The performers, members of other Latino musical bands, presented their final performance…
United Way of Santa Barbara recognizes 250 community partners
SANTA BARBARA — The United Way of Santa Barbara County recently recognized 250 community partner representatives for their roles in the success of United Way’s Fun in the Sun program, the organization reported this week in a media release. This…
Bilingual report: ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Entre Mujeres through Sept. 23
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! opens its fall season with a musical conversation, “The Testimonio in Song,” with Entre Mujeres at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at Casa Dolores, 1023 Bath St., Santa Barbara. The group will then perform…
Guest commentary: Ventura County Latino community loses longtime community advocate
By Frank P. Barajas & Jess Guitierrez / Guest contributors Ventura County lost a person who provided a media voice to the Latino community since the 1960s. He was Javier R. Santana— journalist, civic activist, mentor, and, as one of his…
CSU Channel Islands’ Bracero exhibit finds permanent home in Piru’s Valle Naranjal
CAMARILLO — A powerful exhibit created by CSU Channel Islands (CI) students and faculty that presents the history and legacy of Mexican farmworkers known as “braceros” has found a fitting home. “The Braceros of Ventura County” will go on permanent…
Comunidad celebra las Fiestas Patrias
OXNARD — El Consulado de México informa a la comunidad que en el marco de las fiestas patrias, el personal de esta representación participó en diez eventos cívicos conmemorativos a los 202 años de la Independencia de México que los…
LULAC/KEYS Leadership Academy to begin classes on Sept. 24
LULAC Council No. 3128 working with Oxnard College on dropout prevention program OXNARD – As school-age children returned to schools nationwide, students from the community will get a leg-up this fall through an enhanced high school dropout prevention program, LULAC/KEYS…
FOOD Share, Feeding America and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf team up beginning Sept. 24 to combat hunger
VENTURA COUNTY — As Hunger Action Month in September comes to an end, the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® and Feeding America, a national hunger relief charity, will continue their commitment to fight hunger through their budding partnership with a…
United Way of Santa Barbara County celebrates 21st Annual Day of Caring
SANTA BARBARA – More than 1,500 volunteers, including young people from local schools, families, churches, community service groups and workplaces at over 50 sites across the Tri-Counties, participated on Sept. 15 in the United Way of Santa Barbara County’ 21st…
OC Fall Literature & Arts Lecture Series begins Sept. 26
The 2012 OC OC Fall Literature & Arts Lecture Series begins with the presentation “My Deaf Journey,” Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Oxnard College. In celebration of Dead Awareness Week, storyteller Virginia Scott will share her own story about growing up deaf,…
Just Communities in Santa Barbara recognizes THRIVE Westside program
SANTA BARBARA — Just Communities, a Santa Barbara nonprofit, recently recognized THRIVE Westside for sponsoring San Marcos High School students and Westside youth in the CommUnity Leadership Institute (CLI) program. THRIVE Westside is a partnership between Harding University Partnership School, McKinley Elementary…
Bilingual report: Free SBA forum for Spanish speakers
Rennee D. Dehesa, an attorney with Schneiders & Associates LLP, will be the guest speaker at a free business forum for Spanish speakers at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Casapueblo Restuarant, 310 So. C St., Oxnard. Presented by SCORE…
Bilingual report: CAUSE to present Community Building Luncheon on Sept. 21 in Oxnard
The Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy will present its 6th annual CAUSE Community Building Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 21 at the Courtyard Oxnard Marriott, 600 Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. John Chiang, California State controller, will be the keynote speaker…
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Bilingual report: Hispanic Heritage Month events coming to the 805 region
Festivals, parades, musical performances part of annual event By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Mariachi and other musical performances, cultural education programs and a parade — they are all coming to the 805 region as part of the annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration…
Bilingual commentary: Cultural, health, social and political events dominate upcoming calendar
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Between Hispanic Heritage Month activities, an annual cross-border health education program and the end of the 2012 political campaign season (thankfully), residents in the 805 region will have plenty to do during the next…
Mexican Consulate in Oxnard creates calendar of Fiestas Patrias events in 805 region
The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard has compiled a calendar of Fiestas Patrias events in 805 region.
CSU Channel Islands Alumni & Friends to celebrate Dodger Day
CSU Channel Islands report It all started with a handful of free Dodgers tickets and an enthusiastic graduate. Now all of Ventura County will help celebrate California State University, Channel Islands’ (CI) 10-year anniversary by showing up big at Dodger…
Bilingual report: ‘March for Justice and People’s Assembly!’ set for Sept. 11 in Oxnard
OXNARD — Todo Poder Al Pueblo this weekend announced that community members are urged meet in La Colonia neighborhood of Oxnard before 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 to begin their march to Oxnard City Hall. “We will gather at Camino…
Bilingual report: Extend your summer
By Stacey Wittig / Vagabonding Chica – Travel writer When the long-anticipated Cars Land opened this past June at Disney California Adventure Park, avid fans waited six to seven hours to experience new, exciting rides at the 12-acre theme land.…
‘Contemporary Latin American Artists from Ventura’ opening reception on Sept. 7
The Tool Room Gallery will present Área Intangible, an exhibit that showcases contemporary Latin American artist from Ventura with an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at the Bell Arts Factory, 432 No. Ventura Ave., Ventura.…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County needs support to receive $250,000 grant from Chase Community Giving
Area residents can make a huge impact by voting on Facebook CAMARILLO – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County, a non-profit organization working to provide quality mentoring to children facing adversity is competing with charities nationwide for grants…
Free back-to-school backpacks, supplies given to Santa Barbara-area children
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Bank & Trust and United Way of Santa Barbara County have partnered for the second consecutive year to provide backpacks and school supplies to 500 Santa Barbara County students, the organizations reported this week in a…
Last chance to advertise in our Amigos805 special Hispanic Heritage Month print edition
Time is running out to advertise in our Amigos805 special Hispanic Heritage Month print edition. The edition will include an update on all activities and events celebrating this special time of year for the Latino community, including upcoming Fiestas Patrias…
Foundation for SBCC receives $10,000 grant from Wells Fargo for Plaza Comunitaria and Wells Fargo Annual Vocational Scholarship students
SANTA BARBARA — The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College recently received a $10,000 grant from Wells Fargo to assist two vocational students through the Wells Fargo Annual Vocational Scholarship and to support the education of Latino emigrants through the…
Bilingual report: Fiestas Patrias Gala Dinner-Dance to be held Sept. 1 in Ventura
The Comité Cultural Mexicano (Mexican Cultural Committee) and La “M” 103.7 FM Radio Station will present the 15th Annual “Fiestas Patrias” (Mexican Independence Day Celebration) “Gala Dinner-Dance” to elect and crown the queen of the “Fiestas Patrias” 2012-2013 from 5:30 p.m. to…
‘Social Resurrection: Ceramics by Richard Flores’ opens Sept. 1 at Museum of Ventura County
Ritual Vessels of the Maya Brought Into the Present Day VENTURA — The Maya culture of yesterday enlightens us today in Richard Flores’ exhibition of contemporary ceramic vessels at the Museum of Ventura County. Social Resurrection: Ceramics by Richard Flores…
Cerca de 400 personas en el ‘Foro de Acción Diferida’ en Pacifica High School, Oxnard
OXNARD — El Consulado de México informa a la comunidad en general que con el apoyo de cinco Abogados Consultores de esta oficina consular y un asesor de La Hermandad Hank Lacayo & Family Center, (también Plaza Comunitaria), el jueves…
“Tools for School” initiative provides backpacks and supplies to 300 Santa Barbara area children
SANTA BARBARA — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara hosted the “Tools for School” kick-off event on Aug. 18 at the Presidio Springs Community Room. The event served as a resource for Housing Authority residents and the…
MICOP seeks volunteers at Harrington Elementary School in Oxnard on Aug. 24 to fill backpacks
Volunteers are needed at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 to help pack about 500 backpacks with school supplies, to be distributed at the monthly Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project community meeting from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Harrington Elementary School,…
2013 Rebozo Festival Awards applications now available
OXNARD — Organization/institutions are encouraged to participate in the “Nomination for Appropriations” 2013 Rebozo Festival Awards, the organization reported in a media release. The awards are presented annually by Las Madrinas del Rebozo Festival of Ventura County. The next event…
Bilingual report: Deferred Action Information for Dreamers Forum to be held Aug. 23 in Oxnard
The Deferred Action Information Forum for Dreamers will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 at Pacifica High School, Pacifica Art Center, 600 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard. Consulting lawyers from the Legal Affairs Department of the Consulate of…
Bilingual report: Inaugural ‘Oxnard Show ‘N Shine Car Show’ to be held on Aug. 26
Alfarero Christian Community presents the inaugural “Oxnard Show ‘N Shine Car Show,” from 10 am. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 in the Alfarero Christian Community parking area, 375 So. “K” St., Oxnard. The event is a benefit fundraiser for…
Bilingual report: Exhibit of traditional Mexican costumes set for Aug. 26
OXNARD — An exhibit of traditional Mexican costumes worn by the participants of the “Senorita Fiestas Patrias” cultural pageant will be presented at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26 at Pacifica High School, 600 E. Gonzalez Road, Oxnard. There is a…
Final performance for ‘Divorciadas, Evangélicas, y Vegetarianas’ set for Aug. 26 in Carpinteria
The final performance for Teatro de las Américas’ “Divorciadas, Evangélicas, y Vegetarianas” (“Divorcees, Evangelicas , and Vegetarians”) will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 at the Plaza Playhouse Teatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. Written by Gustavo Ott, the play is performed in…
Cuarta generación de graduados en la Plaza Bicentenario del Centro Comunitario del Colegio de Santa Barbara
El Consulado de México informa a la comunidad en general que el pasado 10 de agosto se llevó a cabo la cuarta ceremonia de graduación y entrega de Reconocimientos a 51 estudiantes de la “Plaza Comunitaria Bicentenario” del Centro Comunitario…
Organizacíon de Clubes Zacatecanos celebrar su 14th aniversario 18 de agosto
Ventura County together tackle hunger, homelessness with ‘Potluck and Sleepover’ on Aug. 18
CAMARILLO — Ventura County residents can get a feel for the obstacles faced by families struck by job loss or underemployment at the Ventura County Together’s first Potluck and Sleepover at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at FOOD Share in Oxnard,…
Cabrillo’s ASPIRA Program to hold fundraiser on Aug. 14 in Oxnard
A fundraiser to support Cabrillo Economic Development Corp.’s ASPIRA Program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14 at Sugarbeets Restaurant and Bar, 455 So. A St., Oxnard. Ticket sales benefit CEDC’s ASPIRA Program, which encourages local youth to develop personal finance…
Andrea Vargas-Mendoza is the featured artist during August at Gallery 28 in Oxnard
Andrea Vargas-Mendoza is the featured artist during August at Gallery 28, 1901 So. Victoria Ave., Suite 109, beside Channel Islands Harbor. This show titled, “Along the Water,” features her most recent California landscape paintings done a la “plein air” which means done in…
Big Brothers Big Sisters receives $20,000 Monsanto Fund grant
CAMARILLO – Studies have shown youth in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs show improvements in academic, behavioral and socio-emotional outcomes. 83 percent of children involved in the program agree that having a Big Brother or Big Sister mentor instilled in…
Free, low cost Tdap vaccine clinics offered through Aug. 28
Ventura County Health Care Agency Las Islas Mobile Medical Clinic and the Ventura County Public Health Immunization Program have partnered to offer low cost or no cost Tdap vaccine for students entering 7th through 12th grade this year. Clinics will…
Concert on Aug. 10 in Hollywood to celebrate contributions of Fermin Herrera, others
NORTHRIGE — Hundreds of people are expected to gather at Los Angeles’ Ford Theatres on Aug. 10 to celebrate the contributions of Mexican-American and Chicano performing artists to California’s richly diverse culture. Among those being singled out for his tireless…
Free dental services for in-need community members set for Aug. 11
Main Street Dental Group is partnering with Smile Generation to provide a “We Serve Day” free day of dentistry for in-need community members from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 at 4360-C E. Main St., Ventura, the Mexican…
Future Leaders of America holding Youth Leadership Conference
VENTURA — High school students from Ventura and Santa Barbara County will be attending Future Leaders of America’s week long annual “Youth Leadership Conferenc starting Monday, Aug. 6 at the University of California Santa Barbara, the organization reported in a media…
Girl power comes to Oxnard College with Teatro’s play starting Aug. 3
Teatro de las Américas presents“Divorciadas, Evangélicas, y Vegetarianas” By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 One has guy problems, which is usual when dating a married man. Another is twice-divorced is a ready to end it all. Another puts her faith…
‘Old Spanish Days’ continues through Aug. 5 in Santa Barbara
Strolling mariachis, food of every conceivable variety and arts and crafts booths and music on the main stage — all this can be found at “Old Spanish Days” in Santa Barbara through Aug. 5. Festivities officially began the evening of…
Bilingual report: Bariatric weight-loss center seeks to reach out to Latino community
From Amigos805 staff reports Being overweight can have a devastating impact on a person’s lifestyle. Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep apnea and a number of other ailments can be traced back to the amount and kind of food…
Clinicas del Camino Real to celebrate National Health Center Week
VENTURA COUNTY — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will host events in honor of National Health Center Week (NHCW), the Ventura-based organization reported in a media release. Clinicas invites the Ventura Community to join them for a health fair from…
Bilingual report: Community organizations call for Friday, Saturday protests to demand support for CA Trust Act from Das Williams
Open letter addressed issued to Das Williams following support for notorious DHS-ICE “Secure Communities” program OXNARD — Oxnard-based Todo Poder al Pueblo Collective has called for a protest to be held in front of Assemblyman Das Williams’ office at the…
Das Williams responds to controversy over California Trust Act: AB 1081
SACRAMENTO — When the Assemblymember last had the first version of AB1081 bill before him for a vote, which was May 2011, there were a number of questions concerning the legislation that could not be answered. Due to that fact, Assemblymember Williams abstained, the…
Tickets still available for MICOP’S Aug. 3 ‘Night in Oaxaca’ fundraiser
Tickets are still available for “Night in Oaxaca,” said Donna Foster, operations manager for the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project in Oxnard. “If you haven’t bought tickets and you’d still like to, we still have some tickets left so please contact us if you’d…
July 24 is the deadline for information, advertisement submissions for August print edition
The deadline for submission news and calendar event media releases and advertisements for the August print edition of Amigos805 is 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 25. Amigos805 is also offering a summer business card-size advertisement special for the month of August…
United Way kicks off ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaign on July 23
The United Way of Ventura County kicked off its third annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign to send children in need back to school with a smile on Monday, July 23, the organization reported in a media release. The United Way…
Teatro de las Américas to celebrate 20th anniversary on July 23
Teatro de las Américas will celebrate its 20th anniversary at 6 p.m. Monday, July 23 at SugarBeets Restaurant and Grill, 455 So. A St., Oxnard. Call 805-231-0127 or send an email to mcortese83@gmail.com
Día Nacional “DREAMer” en el Consulado de México en Oxnard
Te invitamos el 23 de julio Hora: 8:00am – 1:00pm Dirección: 3151 W. 5th St. Suite E-100 Contacto: Martha Teissier (805) 984-8738 Ext. 103, 105 y 107 Juan Matus 805-984-8738, ext. 113 La red de organizaciones “United We Dream” (UWD),…
Zaragoza announces groundbreaking ceremony for Wright Road paving in El Rio
A groundbreaking ceremony for the paving of Wright Road in the unincorporated area of El Rio will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, according to a media release by Fifth District Supervisor John Zaragoza. The ceremony will be…
SCORE Café de Negocios for Spanish speakers set for July 18
Dear Friends & Colleagues: I would like to share with you the attached flyers for our First SCORE Cafe de Negocios event this coming Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Casapueblo Restaurant in Downtown Oxnard. We hope to make SCORE Cafe…
Bilingual commentary: State Assemblyman Das Williams draws fire for opposing CA Trust Act, supporting S-Comm
Community organizations call for July 28 protest at?Assemblyman’s offices in Oxnard and Santa Barbara OXNARD — Assemblyman Das Williams (D-35th District) is walking a tightrope among his constituents in this sensitive election year after provoking outrage among migrant justice advocates…
CEDC celebrates opening of Oxnard apartment communities on July 14, 18
Communities will serve new families of farmworkers and individuals with chronic mental illness. OXNARD – The Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) will host a grand opening event at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 18 for its two adjoining affordable…
Summer business card-size advertisement special
Amigos805 will be offering a summer business card-size advertisement special for the month of August for all our social media users. For a discount price of $50, your business card will appear in August on our website, e-newsletter and in…
News notes: Pajamas presented in Santa Barbara, heavy lift crane shipped from the Port of Hueneme
Pajamas for patients presented at Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics SANTA BARBARA — Patients of Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) received a special surprise on July 10 when they visited any of the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics. About 350 pajamas for…
Bilingual commentary: Call for candidates!
By Denis O’Leary / Guest contributor We have all heard about the Presidential election of November 2012. We also survived the June primary elections to decide the candidates who will face off for county, state and federal positions. Yet, local…
El Concilio holding benefit night July 9 in Oxnard
El Concilio Family Services will hold a benefit night from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 9 at T.G.I. Friday’s, 2181 No. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Click on the above image, print it out and present it at the restaurant and…
Bilingual report: Staying local remains an attractive vacation option
Trips to wine region, state and national parks, historical sites are some of the local options By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 While a trip to Spain or climbing a pyramid at Chichén Itzá may sound like an enticing summer vacation, a…
Bilingual report: Local activists respond to ruling on Arizona’s law
Groups announce plans to challenge remaining portion of law on other constitutional grounds By Cesar Arredondo / Amigos805 The recent Supreme Court ruling on Arizona’s controversial immigration law has been received with mixed feelings by some Latino leaders in Ventura County.…