Alison Cerezo leads a program evaluation team for California’s $17.5 million LBTQ Health Equity Initiative.
UCSB — The Current — ‘Centering LBTQ+ Women, Nonbinary Health’ and more news, events
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UCSB — The Current — ‘Extending the Spectrum’ and more news, events
Researchers create visible-to-near-infrared-light lasers on silicon chips, paving the way for scientific and consumer applications.
Ventura County Community Development Corp. celebrates 2nd annual awards ceremony
We recently held a very special celebration at Spanish Hills Club in Camarillo to honor four important leaders who have inspired our work and four award winners who are making significant contributions in our community. Together with our friends and supporters, we enjoyed a wonderful evening filled with heart-warming stories and inspirational award presentations.
We were honored to have Lourdes Castro Ramírez, Secretary of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, as our keynote speaker. Also joining us for the festivities were our emcee David Cruz, a longtime TV and radio host, and Jasmine Padilla, VCCDC homeowner and board member, who delivered a powerful client testimonial. The crowd gathered included many VCCDC sponsors, our four award recipients and their friends and families, and family members of those honored with the naming of the four VCCDC leadership awards.
Channel Islands Maritime Museum Announces Book Launch and Celebration for Newest Literary Work from Author and Tribal Elder Alan Salazar on Feb. 4
The Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) is delighted to announce that it will be hosting a celebration and book launch on Saturday, February 4, 2023, for the new book Coyote Saves Hawk by local author and tribal elder Alan Salazar “Puchuk Ya?ia?c.”
Coyote Rescues Hawk is based on a Chumash story dating back at least 300 years. Mr. Salazar brings humor and insights from twenty-five years of experience in bringing back the traditional Chumash canoe culture to a tale sure to delight readers of all ages. Mr. Salazar will be on hand for storytelling and book signing, followed by time for questions and answers from the audience.
UCSB — The Current — ‘Liking’ is Believing’ and more news, events
Research shows that the more ?’s people get when retweeting negative fake news stories, the more they agreed with its content.
Registration now open for inaugural World AIDS Day Program & Candlelight Vigil in Santa Paula on Dec. 1
Registration is now open for the inaugural World AIDS Day Program & Candlelight Vigil in Santa Paula from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula.
Presented by the HIV/AIDS Coalition of Ventura County and sponsored by Caliber Home Loans, Diversity Collective Ventura County and GILEAD.
Rotary Club of Montecito awards grants to 11 community organizations
The Rotary Club of Montecito Foundation has awarded a total of $11,000 to support the work of 11 Santa Barbara-area nonprofit organizations.
The grants awarded under the Foundation’s annual Community Grants Program were $1,000 each and go to organizations benefitting a wide range of constituents, including children, seniors, low-income families, and animals. All grants are funded by bequests and ongoing contributions from Rotary Club members.
“Rotary Club members are committed to raising funds for good causes, and supporting activities and projects that make our communities stronger,” said Montecito Rotary Club Foundation President Bruce McRoy. “These grants allow us to support a wide variety of services to our community and are a great example of the cooperative spirit that’s an essential part of Rotary’s work.”
Bilingual report — Oxnard Announces Community Meeting Dates (Dec. 12; Jan. 7, 23) for Customers to Learn About Water Supply, Operational Costs, Rate Adjustments and Long-Term Reliability
The City of Oxnard is hosting a series of public meetings and City Council meetings for the community to learn more about local water supplies, the cost of water, rate adjustments and long-term water reliability needs. The meetings will review the City’s water supplies, water operations and long term needs to ensure water rates keep pace with increasing costs to provide safe, reliable water.
Oxnard’s water utility is funded through its water rates, which it invests into operations, supplies, maintenance, repairs, infrastructure, and its long-term capital improvement program (CIP) projects.
Museum of Ventura County — Will you join us this holiday season?
The Agriculture Museum will once again partner with De Colores Multicultural Folk Art, Inc. on their traditional Las Posadas procession. As the last stop of the night, the Ag Museum will host a nativity scene and musical performance before inviting everyone inside to enjoy refreshments and piñatas!
UCSB — The Current — ‘A Legacy of Research’ and more news, events
As Sedgwick Reserve marks 25 years of groundbreaking science, an upcoming art show will benefit the UCSB Natural Reserve System.
Santa Paula Art Museum — December @ SPAM: Champagne & Shopping, Holiday Craft Nights, and More
SHOP & SUPPORT
Champagne and Shopping
Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 10 AM to 4 PM
Free admission for all ages
Grab a glass of bubbly and shop for unique gifts during Champagne and Shopping at the Santa Paula Art Museum! Browse beautiful, handmade items by a dozen local artist vendors, including original art, handmade jewelry, bags, ceramics, decor, and more. The Museum’s popular gift shop will also be filled with new items to explore. Plus, enjoy live holiday music and festive treats. Admission is free for everyone. Reservations are not required.
CLU School of Management — Check out our 3 upcoming events on Nov. 30, Dec. 5, 9
YOU’RE INVITED
to join us at our three upcoming events before the end of the year
ForwardTogether webinar with alumnus Paul Rosenberg on
“Managing Your Presence: Showing Up Strong”.
Wednesday, November 30 | 12:00 pm I Virtual
Paul Rosenberg is an award-winning and sought-after leadership coach, business developer, and speaker. Join us virtually.
Rebozo Festival awards $20,000 to selected recipients
The Rebozo Festival Inc. is pleased to announce that grants of up to $20,000 were awarded to qualified non-profit organizations that focus on the cultural, social and/or educational needs of the Ventura County community.
The 2023 Rebozo Festival Inc. grantees are Amino Theatre Company and Parents Against Santa Susana Lab-PSSFL (Fiscal Sponsor: Physicians for Social Responsibility, LA Chapter). The grantees will be honored at the 19th annual Rebozo Festival on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Camarillo Ranch.
Friendship Center — A Message From Heidi Holly — Fall Appeal 2022
Thank you for considering sharing your bounty with our members – your financial gift goes a long way in making a difference for elders in our community experiencing dementia and other cognitive and physical challenges. We thank you for contributing to their quality of life in this most meaningful way.
UCSB — The Current — ‘A Changing Sea Floor’ and more news, events
Six years after ‘the Blob’ rolled through the Santa Barbara Channel, lasting effects are seen in the kelp forest communities.
Ventura County Civic Alliance Holiday Reception on Dec. 15. Register Now!
WE’RE BACK FROM THE PANDEMIC!
Please join us for our annual holiday reception! Visit with friends and colleagues, enjoy appetizers and wine, and learn more about the Ventura County Civic Alliance.
Museum of Ventura County — Limited time to help keep your Museum free for all!
We need your help to raise our Giving Tuesday goal of $25,000.
We need to raise $25,000 by the end of the day on November 29
to keep the admission free for the Museum of Ventura County
and the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula.
CSUCI’s ‘De Colores’ Winter Concert (Dec. 2, 4, ) celebrates the sounds of cultures around the world
CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s winter concert— “De Colores, A Cultural Celebration of Choral Music”— will sweep the audience around the world with musical selections from Mexico to South Korea to East Africa to Great Britain and more.?
?“I have had so much fun programming musical selections that reflect a wide range of cultures and their languages,” said the director of the Channel Islands University Chorus, KuanFen Liu, who holds a doctorate in Musical Arts (DMA). “We have had native speakers come in to teach us diction and pronunciation to make sure we are honoring the languages as best we can.”?
Embrace The True Spirit & Sparkle of the Holiday Season With ‘Out of This World’ Seaside Experiences At Ventura Harbor Village
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit seaside at Ventura Harbor Village, located off California Highway 101, where friends and family from near and far, are invited to add sun and sparkle this season. Trade in snow for sand and snow boots for flip flops – it’s time to enjoy another iconic event lineup at this stunning destination situated along the waterfront in Ventura. The Harbor is truly a “must SEA” spot this time of year.
Ventura Harbor is mustering up more holiday magic than ever with ocean-inspired decorations in a color palette of twinkling blue, aqua, and green beachy hues. On display for all to see are spiraling sea pearls, a scenic “SEAsons Greetings” photo op, whimsical holiday trees, vibrant wreaths, and other festive décor that reflects off the glistening marina waters. Seasonal décor can be enjoyed from now through the New Year!
Visitors are encouraged to take a seaside stroll to enjoy the lights and stop in for quality food on a cozy covered patio – a perfect way to entertain and spend quality time with loved ones. Following a relaxing meal, explore the Harbor Village for one-of-a-kind gifts. Ventura’s locally-owned shops and art galleries have everything from handmade treasures to fun stocking stuffers.
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice presents 38th Annual ‘Light Up a Life’ celebration Dec. 4, 7, 10, 11
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice’s 38th Annual “Light Up a Life” event will take place in December in Camarillo. This celebration provides comfort, solace and an opportunity for those who have lost someone to honor their loved one’s memory. A musical performance by a solo guitarist will take place, followed by readings, acts of remembrance, and a beautifully lit Tree of Life. The event is free, and everyone is welcome to attend. The date and time for this year’s Light Up event is Saturday, December 3rd from 4:30 pm – 5:30pm at Constitution Park, 1287 Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo, CA 93010.
November News from People’s Self-Help Housing
With gratitude I am counting the many blessings 2022 has brought to our organization.
Along with the continued production of affordable housing, which your encouragement, inspiration, guidance and financial resources have made possible, this year we are celebrating ‘20 Years of Supportive Services’.
Since its humble beginnings around a picnic table, and growing to ten sited-based learning centers, our education program ‘Camino Scholars’ has bolstered the efforts of thousands of our youth. Resulting in academic graduations, previously unattainable career paths, and scores of personal success stories. Families have been strengthened, neighborhoods benefitted, and entire communities economically enriched. And because of two decades of having licensed social workers on staff, seniors, veterans, the formerly homeless, and those living with disabilities, have found security, dignity, and independence.
Our supportive services come in many guises; compassionate property management, dedicated maintenance teams, career counselors, fundraisers, financial specialists, information technicians, designers and construction crews, all working together to ensure that our residents have assistance when they need it, and have a place to call home.
UCSB — The Current — ‘Gallery ‘Game Day’ and more news, events
The annual MFA open studios at Harder Stadium offer a unique opportunity to see where artists work — and what they’re working on.
UCSB — The Current — ‘Where Songs Begin’ and more news, events
Arts & Lectures performers share what goes into songwriting in a unique community workshop series from the music department.
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Seeks Community, Local Business Support with Return of Holiday Giving Event that Aims to Spread Holiday Cheer
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is once again making the holiday season brighter for local girls and families with the return of Operation Holiday Cheer, a holiday giving program presented by Cox Communications that launched in 2020 to provide gifts to local girls and their families.
“We are proud to host our 3rd Annual Operation Holiday Cheer in partnership with Cox Communications to once again spread holiday cheer for local girls and families and show them we are in their corner,” said Jamie Collins, executive director of Girls Inc. Carpinteria. “We encourage local businesses and community members looking for a way to support those in need this season to join our efforts to make a meaningful difference and ensure all families receive gifts for the holidays.”
Santa Paula Art Museum — My Home/My Land Community Outreach Project
Produced in partnership with House Farm Workers! and funded by California Humanities
Art About Agriculture also offers a glimpse into My Home/My Land, a community outreach project presented by the Santa Paula Art Museum in partnership with local nonprofit House Farm Workers! and funded by a grant from California Humanities.
My Home/My Land invites our local farmworker community to contribute their voices and art to the Art About Agriculture exhibition. In recent months, SPAM educators hosted workshops at farmworker housing sites in Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Fillmore, and Piru. Families shared their connections to the agricultural landscape through art projects designed to capture individual symbolism and meaning.
Bilingual report — Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Das Williams — Unmet Transit Needs Survey, SBC Housing Element, Olive Mill Roundabout and more
An informational listening session will be held on December 7 to seek public input on how bus systems, dial-a-ride, and paratransit services can better serve residents in Santa Barbara County. All residents are encouraged to stop by anytime during the two-hour virtual listening session to share comments or concerns about bus systems, dial-a-ride, and paratransit services in Santa Barbara County, or express needs for new or expanded services in the county. Spanish language interpretation services will be available during the listening session.
UCSB — ‘The Current’ — An ‘Amazing’ Result and more news, events
Results of a clinical feasibility study suggest ketogenic diet and periodic fasting may have benefits against polycystic kidney disease.
Island Packers Announces Holiday Cruises for 2022 Parade of Lights, Harbor Lights, Holiday Parties & Seasonal Whale Watching
Just in time for the holidays, Island Packers, the official boat concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park, with daily departures to the Channel Islands from Ventura Harbor Village, will be offering seasonal cruises for family and friends, as well as group functions. Ventura Harbor Holiday Cruises and Whale Watching trips are splendid ways to celebrate the winter season. (Masks are optional). An array of holiday options include the following:
UCSB — The Current — ‘A Needle in a Coastal Haystack’ and more news, events
A tiny species known only from fossils is found alive in the tidepools of Santa Barbara.
Elibet Valencia Muñoz & Sean Rendineo join the board of TO Arts
Thousand Oaks City Council ratifies the two new board members. They bring a shared vision of the transformative benefits of arts for children and youth to TOArts. THOUSAND OAKS — Elibet Valencia Muñoz and Sean Rendineo have officially joined the TOArts…
November @ SPAM: Art About Agriculture, Gorgeous Gourds, and More
The 14th Annual Art About Agriculture Exhibition
Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 4 PM to 6 PM
$5 SPAM Members • $10 Non-members
Art About Agriculture, the popular, group exhibition presented annually by the Ag Art Alliance, returns November 12, 2022, through March 5, 2023! Now in its fourteenth year, Art About Agriculture promotes awareness of agriculture by exploring its many facets through art—from workers to water, from machinery to fields, to the food that goes on our plates.
Museum of Ventura County — What’s New in November
Ivor Davis: Up Close and Personal with Joe Sohm, Thur., November 3rd from 6:30-8pm
Joe Sohm (“America’s Photo-Historian”) has been published more than 500,000 times in publications that include the National Geographic, Time, Newsweek, New York and L.A. Times, Washington Post and featured on CNN, ABC, PBS, and the History Channel. He served as President Clinton’s photographer for the D.N.C and his work is featured in Ronald Reagan’s book The Great Communicator. Join host Ivor Davis for a riveting discussion with Sohm about his work as one of the nation’s greatest political photographers of our time.
UCSB — The Current — ‘Audiovisual Avant-Garde’ and more news, events
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County Saticoy event update
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to our Annual Fundraiser in Saticoy on October 16th. We are grateful for our speakers, who all brought an invaluable perspective and offered attendees a thorough look at the challenges and community efforts in Saticoy.
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley — Our Biggest Gala Yet
Our success is only made possible by YOU. Because of your support, whether you donated, volunteered, attended, or spread the word about our 2022 Gala, we were able to host our most successful event ever. Together we raised $684,000 for our community’s youth! As you know, putting this event together is no small feat, and we’ve already begun planning next year’s… and we have a date! The 21st Annual Stand Up For Kids Gala will be held on
Saturday, September 9th 2023.
UCSB — The Current — ‘Captured in Time’ and more news, events
The library launches the Community Archives Project for Santa Barbara’s Latinx neighborhoods.
Teatro de las Américas — FAITH, obra de un acto VIDEO | Jimmie… ¡Último fin de semana!
UCSB — The Current — ‘The Environmental Footprint of Food’ and more news
Researchers map the environmental pressures of global production for all foods on land and ocean.
Cherie Nedderman Collection of California Art goes on display for the first time at CSUCI
The California art collection of beloved Camarillo nurse Cherie Nedderman will be on display for the first time beginning with a reception on Oct. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the John Spoor Broome Library Art Gallery at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI).
“The Cherie Nedderman Collection of California Art at CSUCI: Impressions and Dialogues” consists of 20 paintings from a 58-piece collection of “en plein air” or “outdoor” paintings of Southern California done between 1890 and the late 1960s. The paintings, which covered the walls of Nedderman’s hillside Camarillo home, featured frame after frame of sycamore trees, tumbling waves and rolling green hills.
Museum of Ventura County — Tribute Donations
The Museum deeply appreciates these thoughtful gifts of tribute
that sustain the legacy of the Museum’s mission.
The following names in bold are those being honored or memorialized,
while the names underneath them are the generous donors giving to
the Museum of Ventura County in their name.