SANTA PAULA — A ‘Latino Issues Forum,’ featuring candidates for Ventura County Board of Supervisors District 1, 3 and 5 and the State Assembly will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Community Center, 530 W.…
Ventura County Fire Department hosts 2nd Annual Girls’ Fire Camp Registration Now Open CAMARILLO — This week, registration opens for theVentura County Fire Department’s second annual, Girls’ Fire Camp, hosted on Saturday, November 23 – Sunday, November 24, 2019, from…
OXNARD — Calling all bakers! A holiday tradition will get underway with the 11th Annual Gingerbread House Competition and Display at Heritage Square taking place throughout December. Participants are invited to share their sugary creations for a chance to win a…
VENTURA — The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association announces its holiday hours for 2019. The Midtown Ventura Certified Farmers’ Market held on Wednesdays at the Pacific View Mall in Ventura will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. …
VENTURA COUNTY — As the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme celebrates its 65th Anniversary this year, Club leaders are seeking the help of individuals and businesses to donate items for auction and sponsors for the…
Dr. Raymond Neutra at the Museum of Ventura County Dr. Raymond Neutra joins us at the Museum of Ventura County this Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 6:30—8 p.m. for a Lecture & Book Signing on his book, “Cheap and Thin:…
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center This week the Santa Paula Art Museum must thank artist Virginia Kamhi of Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore for her stunning pastel demonstration. Congratulations…
Teatro in Downtown Oxnard. Juan signing the lease. We are very happy to announce that we are on the verge of taking possession of the building at 321 W. 6th Street in Downtown Oxnard. There is much work to do: cleaning,…
Exhibit continues through Nov. 16 CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART), 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, will be hosting “Celebration of Social Activism,” the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County (SJFVC) annual fundraiser, recognition and networking event, Saturday,…
Community State of the College to be held on Oct. 3 Dear Santa Barbara City College District Community, Community colleges are egalitarian, open-access institutions, accepting 100% of the students who apply. They have a very special place in higher education…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter The Luke Produced Mind, Body & Soul Series, continuing October 1st, 8th, & 15th. Upcoming Events Kindness, Gratitude and Awe: The Neuroscience Behind the Benefits Dave Mochel – Tuesday, October 1st 7:30pm Dr. Gay Hendricks Friday,…
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center This Week at the Museum Between our exhibits, events, and educational programs, we have welcomed a lot of new faces to the Santa Paula Art Museum during these…
Trabajo. Trabaho. Work in Spanish and Filipino, share every letter but one. While the meaning of the word remains ingrained in each culture’s history through an apparent shared crossover of language, there is more than what is on the surface of what work has been shared between these communities and the work that still remains.
OXNARD — The Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE), Oxnard Chapter, is proud to sponsor the First Annual Ventura County Student Speech Competition. Students in grades 6-8 from Ventura County School Districts have been invited to participate. A student participant…
$20,000 available in grant funding VENTURA COUNTY — Rebozo Festival, Inc., is pleased to announce that awards of up to $20,000 will be granted to qualified non-profit organizations that focus on the cultural, social and/or educational needs of the Ventura County…
Harvest Change Kick-Off Party to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at Topa Topa Brewing Co. in Ojai. 20 notable SoCal food leaders will feature pomegranates in a month of dishes, drinks, desserts supporting Food Forward’s mission to rescue…
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) held a successful “Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction”, the major fundraiser of the year held on September 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village.…
VENTURA COUNTY – Each year for the past 29 years, United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) Day of Caring (DOC) has connected hundreds of volunteers to community organizations throughout Ventura County. By engaging people in volunteerism, UWVC works to create…
Kaleidoscope Kandeo by Deniz Nicole makes it’s post-Burning Man debut at the Museum of Ventura County on Saturday, September 28. This hands-on, interactive installation is on display for only 10 days—so come to the Museum and play! Deniz Nicole’s artistic sensibility…
OXNARD — It’s the time of year for spicy fun, spirited events and family adventures. Oxnard celebrates the fall season with a variety of events taking place throughout October. The month kicks off with the 24th Annual Multicultural Festival on…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Next week, on Saturday, September 28, we celebrate our 30th Annual Day of Caring. Volunteers from across the community will spend a selfless Saturday morning helping others. It’s one of my…
SANTA BARBARA — Whether it was gardening, painting or maintenance, nearly 1,000 volunteers made the South Coast shine brighter during United Way of Santa Barbara County’s (UWSBC) 28th Annual Day of Caring on Saturday. Teams, friends, families and individual volunteers…
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center This Week at the Museum While we were installing our new exhibit Beyond Function inside the Museum’s Jeanette Cole Art Center this week, a great many things were…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Banana Fun this Saturday! The Port of Hueneme’s 8th Annual Banana Festival Saturday, September 28 10:00am-6:00pm FREE admission & parkingCelebrate the world’s funnest fruit at the Port of Hueneme. From boats & barges to…
VENTURA COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme invites the community to the 14th Annual “Day for Kids” celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at1900 W. Fifth St., Oxnard The…
Four local stations of Cumulus Media (KHAY, KBBY, KRUZ-FM, and The Vibe), General Mills, and Local PODS® moving and storage collected school supplies for fundraising effort. VENTURA COUNTY — The first ever Tools for School drive along with local PODS® Moving…
United Way Creating Positive Change in the Community at 30th Annual Day of Caring VENTURA – Each year for the past 29 years, United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) Day of Caring (DOC) has connected hundreds of volunteers to community…
California Club kicks off the reopening of the Museum and the latest exhibit, California Cool, on September 20, 2019 from 6 p.m.—9 p.m. This special opening reception cannot be missed! Guests will be transported to an exciting era of Mid-century modernism…
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center This Week at the Museum Take a look at what our over 100 visitors created during the Museum’s Free Family Day event last weekend! Artist Gabriel Cardenas led…
OXNARD — The Sight + Sound Film Festival, Oxnard’s newest film festival showcasing cutting edge independent cinema and presented by the Oxnard Performing Arts Center and Oxnard College, is ready to showcase a full weekend of cinema and music at…
PORT HUENEME — More than 100 billion bananas are eaten in the world every year. A few thousand will be part of the 8th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival, Saturday, September 28. The festival, with fun for all ages,…
SANTA MARIA — The “Battle of the Helmet” event on Sept. 5 kicked off the Righetti and Pioneer Valley High schools football rivalry. Some players, coaches, athletic directors and a few administrators from the Warriors and Panthers participated in the event…
Click here for more information WELCOME BACK! OC LIVE returns to the Performing Arts Building stage at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, with a celebration of Flamenco! Sit back and enjoy the sultry rhythms and intoxicating movements of this specially curated performance with LA-based musicians and…
First 5 Ventura County joins Interface Children & Family Services in celebrating the First 5 Neighborhoods for Learning, Powered by Interface, which serve local children prenatal to five and their families. VENTURA – First 5 Ventura County (F5VC) is pleased to…
Santa Barbara Bowl to Host 2,500 Local Elementary Students for Annual Kids at the Bowl Performance The September 9 event will feature The Kingdom Choir Embargoed until September 9, 2019. For media passes to this event, please see below. Santa…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Sketching in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions.…
SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Cimarrón, which performs Joropo music from the plains of the Orinoco River which borders Colombia and Venezuela. Their powerful music achieves a unique blend of Andalusian, Indigenous American and African roots, with…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Space and Wonder: A Conversation with Russell Crotty,” starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Artist and amateur astronomer Russell Crotty, whose work is featured in The Observable…
SANTA PAULA — You’re invited to “Wine and Watercolors” at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm! The event will pair wine with local art and music for a creative, after-hours event catered…
SANTA BARBARA —The community is invited to attend this free event which features over 25 agencies providing affordable housing and support services. In addition to food and fun, there will be opportunities to learn about workforce and subsidized housing Highlights…
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Yarrow Family YMCA in Westlake Village is celebrating its 30th anniversary through Oct. 19. Those who join the Y during that week will receive $30 off of their first month of membership. On Saturday, October 19,…
SANTA BARBARA — Chucho Valdés and Band: Jazz Batá to perform at UCSB Campbell Hall at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. A protean performer who has been a singular force in music for more than half a century, Chucho Valdés’ unprecedented…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Parallel Stories Lecture Susan Straight: In the Country of Women,” starting at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Parallel Stories looks at the power of memory and the family…
THOUSAND OAKS — California Lutheran University will present “The Underlying Causes of Immigration from Mexico to the US” from 4:39 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Lundring Events Center. REGISTER What are the underlying causes of immigration? An…
OXNARD — Come enjoy this Halloween Steampunk party at Heritage Square in historic downtown Oxnard. Our exciting weekend is packed with fun things to experience. We start with our pre festival event: Heritage Scare Friday Night Tours “History so SCARY…
The Santa Barbara City College Athletics Department and Our Mesa Neighborhood (OMNI) will be hosting a Fall Fest Trunk or Treat event for children of Santa Barbara and the SBCC community on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. The event will be…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents a free family day in celebration of Día de los Muertos in the Museum’s back plaza, Family Resource Center, and galleries. For the 30th year, the Museum honors the Mexican tradition…
The Collection at RiverPark invites super heroes and witches of all ages to collect sweet treats, presented by Sunny Smiles Dentistry OXNARD — Princesses, pirates and pumpkins, gather around! All are invited to stop in for a spell and enjoy fang-tastic…
SAN LUIS OBISPO — A one-stop-shop event connecting underrepresented groups to difficult-to-obtain benefits and services will be held in Paso Robles on October 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Paso Robles Event Center. The County of San Luis…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter As Ventura, like other CA communities, braces for widespread outages, solar-paired battery storage presents powerful solution VENTURA, CA — Community Environmental Council (CEC) and the City of Ventura present a free Home Energy Storage Workshop…
