Category: Events

Bilingual report — Single-Parent Allan Hancock College students receive free Thanksgiving meals

by Community Contributor • November 25, 2025 • Comments Off

provided students who are single parents with a?turkey?and other Thanksgiving meal items free of charge.

A total of 105 individuals and families stopped by the Hancock EOPS+ program’s Fall Harvest Turkey Giveaway booth outside the college’s Santa Maria campus and Lompoc Valley Center on Nov. 25, where Hancock staff provided them with everything needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. The packages included a?turkey, potatoes, beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, stuffing, pumpkin pie, whipped cream, and butter. Turkey?preparation and cooking instructions were also included.?

Bilingual report — November News from People’s Self-Help Housing

by Community Contributor • November 25, 2025 • Comments Off

We invite you to read our 2024-25 Annual Impact Report. Inside, you’ll find inspiring stories, accomplishments, and a detailed look at how your support has helped advance our mission over the past year!

VCCF Power of Purpose – November 2025

by Community Contributor • November 25, 2025 • Comments Off

Dear Ventura County Community Foundation Family,

Yesterday, I was unexpectedly transported back to the very beginning of my career. I was 21, attending my first Chamber of Commerce meeting, nervous beyond words. In my attempt to discreetly stab a grape from my fruit salad with a plastic fork as everyone was making their introductions, it slipped, flew across the table, and landed directly in Michael Towbes’ lap.

He looked up at me with such kindness and without judgment as he picked up the grape, handed it gently back to me, and said, with a twinkle in his eye, “I think this might belong to you.” I am sure I turned the deepest shade of red imaginable, and I have avoided eating grapes with a plastic fork ever since.

Celebrate the holiday season at the Museum of Ventura County

by Community Contributor • November 25, 2025 • Comments Off

Title: People in Decorated Car on Parade.

Annual Poinsettia Festival Parade of decorated cars. Thanksgiving Day. (date unknown)

Identifier: 10300 – From the MVC Research Library Digitized Photographs

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) — New Art Avengers Assemble–We Need You!

by Community Contributor • November 25, 2025 • Comments Off

I’m excited to share an important milestone: we’ve just welcomed six remarkable new leaders to our Board of Trustees—individuals deeply committed to strengthening the connection between Art and Democracy in our community.

Our New Trustees:

Cassandria Blackmore – Artist, Santa Barbara, CA

Amy Harrison – Independent art teacher, Carpinteria, CA

Spenser Jaimes – Coastal Chumash; Founder & CEO, Limuw Productions; diver at Ocean Origins; Syuxtun (Santa Barbara)-born

Angela Robins – Senior Director, Various Small Fires; winemaker, Los Angeles, CA

Lea Sindija – Miami-born entrepreneur advancing culture-driven work in talent representation, brand partnerships, and global marketing; Santa Barbara, CA

Bany Vargas – Zapoteca; Oaxaca-born, Santa Barbara–raised cultural ambassador and traditional cook; Oaxaca, Mexico

Celebrate The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year In Lompoc Along California’s Central Coast

by Community Contributor • November 24, 2025 • Comments Off

LOMPOC — It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Lompoc! If you’re headed to California’s Central Coast for a holiday escape, you’re in for a treat. Our town lights up with festive events, delicious bites, handcrafted gifts, and cozy winter moments. Whether you’re craving a family getaway, a romantic weekend, or a cheerful adventure with your besties, Lompoc has something for every type of holiday traveler.

The holidays don’t need to be hectic. Here, the season slows down. Enjoy relaxed small-town charm, a full lineup of family-friendly activities, specialty shopping, and more than 30 local wine-tasting venues. Then settle in for a restful evening at one of Lompoc’s comfy hotels. Ready to plan? Let’s unwrap the best of the season!

Hundreds enjoy People Helping People’s Thanksgiving Food Distribution in Santa Ynez, Los Alamos Valleys

by Community Contributor • November 24, 2025 • Comments Off

SOLVANG — The Thanksgiving Food Distribution at People Helping People, an annual holiday ritual, is a team effort with 66 students, teachers, PHP staff, seasoned volunteers and new recruits joining together to share the bounty of the Santa Ynez and Los Alamos Valleys with the most vulnerable.

Twenty fourth-grade students from the Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy, led by their teacher Bridget Morrell, got a first-hand lesson in giving by helping organize the can goods donated by public and private schools all over the Valley and bingo players at the Chumash Casino Resort.

Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free event (Dec. 1) and webinar schedule

by Community Contributor • November 24, 2025 • Comments Off

SCORE: GRANT PREP BOOT CAMP WORKSHOP

November 24 @ 8:00 am

In three hours, you will learn how to research, prepare, write and apply for grants. At the end of this webinar, you will be able to target and learn how to organize grants to further your mission. Don’t worry if you don’t have access to the various fancy (and expensive) grant databases. SCORE will show you how to access grant information (for FREE), filter through 990 returns, uncover names and get around the “invite only” issue when determining fit. SCORE will also work on systematizing the process of grants, so you don’t have to redo it every time. Price: $10.00.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sullivan Goss — An American Gallery announces 1th annual ‘100 GRAND exhibition’

by Community Contributor • November 24, 2025 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — Sullivan Goss is pleased to announce the SEVENTEENTH annual 100 GRAND exhibition. Featuring over 100 quality works of art for $1,000 or less, the exhibition has become an incubator of emerging talent, an entryway for beginning collectors, a holiday celebration in the art community, and an ever timely reminder that everyone’s life is improved by the addition of original works of art.

The works will go on sale MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST at 9:00am.

Bilingual report — The latest news from the County of Ventura

by Community Contributor • November 24, 2025 • Comments Off

6th Annual Holiday Food & Toy Drive Happening Dec. 6th!

The Ventura County Harbor Department and Harbor & Beach Community Alliance (HBCA) are teaming up to spread holiday cheer this season by hosting the 6th Annual Holiday Food & Toy Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 6, 2025 at the Harbor Landing parking lot off Harbor Blvd.
The Holiday Food & Toy Drive will benefit Food Share of Ventura County and the Spark of Love Toy Drive, an annual effort coordinated by local fire departments which provide toys to thousands of children each year.
On the day of the event, donations will be accepted at a drop-off location at the Harbor Landing parking lot, located at the Channel Islands Boulevard and Harbor Boulevard intersection. Volunteers will be there to safely accept the donations and provide them to Food Share and the Spark of Love Toy Drive.

Ventura Pottery Gallery Holiday Gift Promotion starting Nov. 29

by Community Contributor • November 24, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Ventura Pottery Gallery is delighted to share a special holiday promotion with our community. Beginning November 29th, when you spend $40 or more in the gallery, you’ll

receive a free, handmade pottery gift – our way of saying thank you for supporting local artists. This offer will continue while supplies last.

Our forty members are generously donating bowls, vases, mugs, plates, and ornaments created in their studios. These unique pieces are our gift to you, a token of appreciation for bringing handmade ceramics from our studios into your home.

Ventura County Animals Services (VCAS) #LongStayChallenge Hopes to Spur Dog Adoptions

by Community Contributor • November 21, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) currently has over 200 dogs in their care, including 50 who have been at the shelter for more than 100 days and 6 who have been waiting over a year.

To help these long-stay dogs find homes, VCAS has launched the #LongStayChallenge, encouraging shelter volunteers to take dogs “on the town” and create fun, engaging promotional videos to showcase their personalities.

UCSB — The Current — Big Bang Beat L.A.: Environmental Communications and the city as canvas and more news, events

by Community Contributor • November 20, 2025 • Comments Off

The Art, Design & Architecture Museum revisits the visionary 1970s collective Environmental Communications, whose multi-media documentation of Los Angeles reimagined the city as a living ecosystem — and reshaped how we see the built environment today.

‘Smile Bus Grand Reveal’ — New Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics’ Mobile Dental Bus Brings Additional Dental Care to Greater Santa Barbara

by Community Contributor • November 19, 2025 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) successfully unveiled its new “Smile Bus” Mobile Dental vehicle on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Santa Barbara City lot at Leadbetter Beach. The event brought together local officials, SBNC supporters and friends, and SBNC leadership and staff to celebrate the expansion of mobile dental care in the Greater Santa Barbara community.

Smile Bus Interior.
Dental care is important for kids to maintain good teeth and gum health, ensure that they can chew and speak properly, and establish lifelong healthy habits. Dental care is important for overall healthcare because oral health is directly linked to general health. Dental decay is the leading disease in children worldwide. Nationally, over 34 million school hours are missed each year due to dental-related treatment.

Ventura Music Festival — Thankful for Music in Ventura!

by Community Contributor • November 19, 2025 • Comments Off

As we enter Thanksgiving week, all of us at Ventura Music Festival are filled with gratitude. Because of you—our growing community of followers, audiences, ticket buyers, and donors—we achieved something extraordinary this year: tripling our concerts from 10 to 30 and bringing more music to more people in more ways than ever before. Your support is the engine behind every performance, every new partnership, and every moment of connection we create for our county.

Guest commentary — CAUSE — A bad deal for Oxnard

by Community Contributor • November 14, 2025 • Comments Off

On Tuesday, November 18th, the Oxnard City Council faces a defining choice: will they stand with our community or take a bad deal from a polluting corporation that has spent decades deceiving and putting profit before people? Join us at City Council on Tuesday at 6:00 PM to make your voice heard and stand up for environmental justice in Oxnard.

Nyeland Promise Noticias

by Community Contributor • November 14, 2025 • Comments Off

It’s been a little while since our last newsletter, but we’re so happy to reconnect with you! So much has been happening in our beloved Nyeland Acres from new programs to inspiring community moments that continue to remind us why we do what we do.

At Nyeland Promise, our mission remains the same: to build a healthier, stronger, and more united community through compassion, empowerment, and opportunity. Whether it’s through our Cafecito con los Vecinos senior gatherings, Comadres Unidas women’s empowerment group or our continued outreach for families, every effort is made possible because of you — our dedicated neighbors, volunteers, and partners.

Bilingual report — Nov. 18 Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting

by Community Contributor • November 14, 2025 • Comments Off

The next regular meeting of the
County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building
Board Hearing Room
511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria
The public may participate virtually or in person at the County Board Hearing Room in Santa Barbara or Santa Maria.

Habitat Ventura and volunteers honor Military and Veterans at 4th Annual Playhouse Build Blitz, presented by Bank of America

by Community Contributor • November 14, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA — More than 150 volunteers and community partners gathered to honor Veterans at Bank of America’s Corporate Office for Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County’s Fourth Annual Playhouse Build Blitz, presented by Bank of America. Teams of volunteers worked side by side for 5+ hours painting and decorating children’s playhouses, each tailored to the interests of a local military family. By the afternoon, families arrived to receive their new playhouses, complete with themes ranging from dinosaurs and gardens to princess castles. In all, 18 families and their children experienced the joy of receiving a playhouse built just for them.

UCSB — The Current — ‘Vast collection of historic American music released via UCSB Library partnership with Dust-to-Digital Foundation’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • November 13, 2025 • Comments Off

Thousands of rare and uniquely American songs from the Jazz Age and the Great Depression are available for free listening.

Bilingual report — City of Ventura releases 13th Ventura Voices episode highlighting community sustainability programs. Hosted by Alejandra Belalcázar

by Community Contributor • November 13, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The City of Ventura has released a new episode of Ventura Voices titled “All Things Sustainability: Ventura’s Community Programs in Action.” Hosted by Communications Specialist Alejandra Belalcázar, the episode explores how Ventura’s Environmental Sustainability Division has evolved from its early recycling initiatives in the 1990s into a multifaceted team leading communitywide efforts in waste reduction, clean energy, and long-term climate planning.

Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Thrive Together: Entrepreneurs Supporting Youth in Ventura County

by Community Contributor • November 13, 2025 • Comments Off

Join City Impact for their Thrive Together Fundraising Event to celebrate local entrepreneurs driving change and enjoy a powerful art show created by the young artists within the community. This event is more than a gathering. It’s a commitment to uplifting entrepreneurs, empowering youth and strengthening the community.

Your presence supports opportunities that spark innovation, fuel creativity and build a brighter future.

Location: Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010
Date and time: Tuesday, November 18, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Pricing: $85

For more information, CLICK HERE

Celebrate curiosity, community, and connection at the Museum of Ventura County

by Community Contributor • November 12, 2025 • Comments Off

(Nov. 11) we honor all who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Thank you to our Veterans.

75th annual Santa Paula holiday parade honors hometown Veteran, youth sports coach Rey Frutos on Nov. 28

by Community Contributor • November 12, 2025 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — Santa Paula’s cherished holiday tradition returns as the 75th Annual Santa Paula Holiday Parade lights up Main Street on Friday, November 28, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM — one of the only nighttime parades in Ventura County with nearly 50 floats and vehicles lit up with holiday cheer. This year’s parade honors Grand Marshal Rey Frutos, known in the community for his lifelong dedication, mentorship, and positive impact on generations of Santa Paula youth. His leadership and commitment to service embody the true spirit of the holidays — giving back and lifting others.

Join Hospice of Santa Barbara in celebrating 42nd annual Light Up a Life ceremonies, honoring loved ones this holiday season

by Community Contributor • November 12, 2025 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) is honored to invite the community to its 42nd Annual Light Up a Life ceremonies. This cherished holiday tradition returns to offer a warm, uniting space for the communities of Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Carpinteria to remember and honor the loved ones whose absence is felt during the holiday season. The ceremonies are free and open to the public.

While the holiday season is often associated with joy, it frequently stirs a complex mix of feelings. For individuals navigating this time while grieving a loss, the emotions can be especially raw. HSB understands that this period requires both remembrance and support, which is why we proudly host Light Up a Life annually to honor those who are deeply missed.

Community Invited to the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Santa Barbara Cemetery on Nov. 11

by Community Contributor • November 10, 2025 • Comments Off

This year will feature the first ever performance of “The Veteran,” by Barry De Vorzon. De Vorzon is an American composer, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He co-founded recording studio Valiant Records and made a name for himself as a film and television score composer, becoming a Grammy Award winner, Academy Award nominee, and a six-time Daytime Emmy Award winner. His tune, “Nadia’s Theme,” was released by A&M Records for the television soap opera The Young and the Restless, hitting No. 8 on the U.S. Top 40 that year. The title “Nadia’s Theme” was given to the song after the ABC television network used it in a montage of gymnast Nadia Com?neci’s performances during the 1976 Olympics. He later composed the tune, “It’s Christmas Once Again in Santa Barbara,” in honor of the town and the people he learned to love after moving to California from New York City. The song was later re-recorded with various other city names, including San Diego and San Francisco.

Bilingual report — Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network to hold rally, procession on Nov. 22 for Transgender Day of Remembrance

by Community Contributor • November 10, 2025 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network (SBTAN) invites the community to come together in solidarity for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. at De La Guerra Plaza in downtown Santa Barbara.

Participants will gather at the plaza and then march down State Street carrying signs bearing the names of transgender individuals lost to violence this year. This annual observance honors their memory and calls attention to the urgent need for equality, safety, and dignity for all transgender people.

Teatro de las Américas — Don’t miss your chance to see Nos Traen Cortitos 2025 on Nov. 14, 15

by Community Contributor • November 10, 2025 • Comments Off

Don’t miss your chance to see Nos Traen Cortitos 2025! Tickets are still available, but they’re selling fast. You can skip straight to the front of our line and secure your tickets by visiting our website.

Bilingual report — County of Santa Barbara November 2025 Newsletter

by Community Contributor • November 6, 2025 • Comments Off

If you need food assistance, the County has partnered with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to target food distribution efforts throughout the county. These events provide free fresh groceries and produce. Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required.

UCSB — The Current — ‘Michael Gurven reframes aging as evolutionary success’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • November 6, 2025 • Comments Off

In his new book, the anthropologist redefines aging as an evolutionary achievement, challenging a youth-obsessed culture to see the later decades of life as vital to our collective survival.

Bilingual report — Donate gifts to Ventura’s Santa to a Senior program

by Community Contributor • November 6, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The City of Ventura invites residents to help spread holiday cheer by participating in the annual Santa to a Senior program. Beginning Thursday, November 13, through Wednesday, December 10, 2025, community members can donate gifts to help brighten the season for local seniors aged 60 and above who are connected to the Ventura Avenue Adult Center’s Senior Nutrition Program.

SEEAG’s “Christmas On The Ranch” fundraiser offers fresh-cut Christmas trees from Northern California to support youth agriculture programs

by Community Contributor • November 6, 2025 • Comments Off

“We know it’s a financially difficult time for many families,” said Caitlin Paulus Case, SEEAG executive director. “While the costs of Christmas trees are going up everywhere, we wanted to offer trees at a lower price, so they are more affordable.”

UCSB — The Current — “In ‘Digital Exhaustion,’ Paul Leonardi shares how to make technology work for you” and more news, events

by Community Contributor • November 4, 2025 • Comments Off

Leonardi’s new book focuses on how people use innovative tools to organize more effectively, increase efficiency and improve knowledge sharing within organizations.

WVCBA announces winners of the Inaugural Business Award

by Community Contributor • November 4, 2025 • Comments Off

“We’re bringing together the Camarillo Top 10 Community Awards and the Oxnard Community & Business Awards into one celebratory evening,” says WVCBA President and CEO Andy Conli. “We are so excited to celebrate the phenomenal businesses, organizations, and individuals who contribute to our community’s economic strength and success!”

Friendship Center Adult Day Services — Halloween Disco was a success because of YOU!

by Community Contributor • November 3, 2025 • Comments Off

success! With nearly 120 guests, Halloween Disco was a night to remember, filled with incredible dance moves, tasty treats, fun company, and the best costumes around. Because of your generosity we were SO close to reaching our goal, in the end raising $56,239 to directly support our programs.

Know that it is not to late to donate during our Fall Fundraising campaign! It could be YOU who closes our gap to goal, ensuring our compassionate and engaging care for seniors living with dementia continues strong! If you did not get a chance to donate yet this season, or had a blast booging the night away at Halloween Disco DONATE HERE.

Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — NO-COST Webinar: Immigrant Rights in California Child Care Settings webinars on Nov. 4, 6 and 14

by Community Contributor • November 3, 2025 • Comments Off

Immigrant Rights in California Child Care Settings – for families with children in child care and child care providers working in various California child care programs:

This training will provide:

Time is running out to get your tickets for Port Hueneme’s Casa De Vida 20th anniversary fundraising dinner on Nov. 8

by Community Contributor • November 3, 2025 • Comments Off

Just Days Away — Celebrate 20 Years of Hope!” Time is running out to be part of this special evening! Join us Saturday for Casa De Vida’s 20th Anniversary Dinner & Silent Auction at Ventura Missionary Church. Your support helps…

Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — National Veterans Small Business Week

by Community Contributor • November 3, 2025 • Comments Off

The Economic Development Collaborative would like to recognize National Veteran’s Small Business Week. The EDC is dedicated to providing equal access to resources, advising and capital to all business owners.

The EDC is proud to support the community by providing professional technical assistance in English and Spanish through our Small Business Development Center. Our NO-COST advising areas include:

Santa Paula Art Museum — Free Family Day: Día de los Muertos on Nov. 2

by Community Contributor • November 2, 2025 • Comments Off

Sunday, November 2, from 12 PM to 3 PM
Free for all ages

Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos at three locations in downtown Santa Paula on Sunday, November 2! Visit the Santa Paula Art Museum, Santa Paula Cemetery, and the Agriculture Museum and enjoy hands-on crafts, altar and art displays, face painting, and much more. Admission is free and all materials are provided. Hours and activities vary by location. Follow the link below for full details.

Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum is sponsored by Gold Coast Health Plan and The Smith-Hobson Foundation Fund.

MORE INFO?

Port of Hueneme Dock Talk October 2025

by Community Contributor • October 31, 2025 • Comments Off

The Port of Hueneme was proud to support the Farmworker Health and Wellness Fair at Oxnard College on October 10th, connecting our local farmworker community with essential health resources, wellness services, and support programs.

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