Category: Family

Dec. 14-15 — Moorpark College to celebrate the holidays and the arts during its inaugural ‘Holiday Spectacular’

MOORPARK – Moorpark College Performing Arts is pleased to announce its inaugural “Holiday Spectacular,” presenting a holiday celebration that features the combined efforts of the College’s Theatre Arts, Music, and Dance programs. This production will feature the talents of more than…

Dec. 14 — Ventura County Employee | Retiree” Exhibition Awards Ceremony & Reception

RECEPTION THIS FRIDAY Ventura County Arts Council Visual Arts Committee and The National Arts Program requests the pleasure of your company  COUNTY EMPLOYEE | RETIREE EXHIBITION Atrium Gallery, Hall of Administration  Ventura County Government Center 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura  …

Dec. 15 — SBMA presents one-day workshop ‘All Wrapped Up: The Art of Giving’

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present the one-day workshop “All Wrapped Up: The Art of Giving.” This one-day workshop provides the opportunity for children to gain inspiration from works in the Museum’s collection and create handmade cards, prints, ornaments, and…

Dec. 18 — The Kelly Marsh Team at Cornerstone Home Lending in Santa Barbara continue five-year tradition for gifting local foster youth with Christmas gifts

SANTA BARBARA — For local foster youth and their resource families, this Christmas will be one they will never forget: The Kelly Marsh Team at Cornerstone Home Lending in Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Trolley Company will be holding…

Through Dec. 20 — Thousand Oaks Certified Farmers’ Market Extends their Market Season for the Holidays

THOUSAND OAKS — The Thousand Oaks Certified Farmers’ Market will extend their market season with a special ‘Holiday Farmers’ Market’ at the Oaks Shopping Center in Thousand Oaks. The market will run through December 20 at a new location with special…

Dec. 20 — Santa Barbara Art Museum to present ‘Writing in the Galleries’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Writing in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Oct. 25 — Day of the Dead Altar / Ofrenda, other upcoming events

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Day of the Dead Altar/Ofrenda Carnegie Art Museum’s  Día de Los Muertos Altar presented at the 2018 Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos on October 20th, honors several who gave notable service to the community,…

Environmental and Agricultural Leaders Partner to Host Healthy Soils Field Day & Compost Demonstration

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Present uncommon opportunity for agricultural industry to benefit while reducing climate change impact SANTA BARBARA — The Community Environmental Council (CEC), Ted Chamberlin Ranch, Cachuma Resource Conservation District, and Santa Barbara Agricultural Commissioner’s Office…

Museum of Ventura County update for Oct. 24— Munch with Music by John Bardi on Oct. 25

Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Upcoming Events Munch with Music by John Bardi  Oct. 25, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, grab lunch and head…

CSUCI receives $1.2 million grant to continue building STEM pathways to college

CAMARILLO — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) $1,204,632 million in continued support of Project PROMESAS (Pathways with Regional Outreach and Mathematics Excellence for Student Achievement in STEM). PROMESAS is a multi-pronged project designed to improve…

Museum of Ventura County update for Oct. 17 — Member Appreciation Day and Dia de los Muertos

Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Bringing The Boys Home In honor of National AIDS Awareness month, the Museum of Ventura Countywill host a reception, October 19,…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Oct. 16 — Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos… FUNdraiser, Affordable Art Sale and More!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Countdown FIESTA! Day of the Dead Altar/Ofrenda Honorees Carnegie Art Museum’s  Día de Los Muertos Altar presented at the 2018 Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos on October 20th, will honor several who gave notable…

Santa Barbara City College update for Oct. 15 — SBCC Named #1 Community College Second Year in a Row by Value Colleges

Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter SBCC Named #1 Community College Second Year in a Row by Value Colleges Praising Santa Barbara City College as “a flawless investment,” Value Colleges has rated SBCC the #1 Community College in the nation…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Gear up for upcoming ‘Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction’ on Oct. 20 – Volunteers are Sought

AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is busy preparing for the upcoming ‘Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction’ set for Saturday, October 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Volunteers are needed to…

Oxnard College receives Catalyst Grant to increase support for undocumented students and their families

New Grant Will Provide a Resource Center, Legal Services, and Other Support CAMARILLO — Oxnard College is expanding and creating programs to support undocumented students and their families so that more people will be able to realize their full potential.…

Ventura County approves Farmworker Resource Program

VENTURA — The Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Farmworker Resource Program, the first program of its kind in California. The program was developed by an eight-member advisory committee, facilitated by the County Executive Office, that included members…

Bilingual report: Oct. 13 — VCCCD Hosts Districtwide Financial Aid Workshops at Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura Colleges

Cash for College workshops will be held to help ensure students complete the right paperwork and applications to receive money for college. CAMARILLO — Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura colleges will each host Cash for Collegeworkshops on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, 9…

Deadline for NBCUniversal/LNESC National Scholarship is Oct. 22

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. (LNESC) invites qualified rising college juniors and seniors to apply to the NBCUniversal/LNESC Scholarship. The program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding Latino students with an interest in the…

Museum of Ventura County update for Oct. 10 — Ghostwalk last three weekends of October

Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Ghostwalk On the last 3 weekends of October, the historyof Santa Paula and the Santa Clara River Valley comes alive…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County Unveils New Brand Aimed at Volunteer Recruitment

Ventura County mentoring organization’s new brand look emphasizes the potential inherent in all children. VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County, along with more than 270 Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates across the country, recently unveiled a new,…

Santa Barbara HS Has Musical Subscription Deal

First time Subscription Deal. Offered for the Season of Musicals ALL MUSICALS, ALL THE TIME – That’s how they do it at Santa Barbara High School since 2012. This season’s fancy footwork and vocally challenging productions include two Tony-winning musicals among…

Bilingual report: County of Ventura launches webpage for unclaimed property tax refunds

VENTURA — The Ventura County Auditor-Controller is pleased to announce a new webpage for Unclaimed Property Tax Refunds: https://www.ventura.org/auditor-controllers-office/unclaimed-property-tax-refunds. Taxpayers can access a listing of unclaimed property tax refunds and instructions on how to file a claim for a refund. Property tax…

Guest commentary: My recent articles on the Oxnard Civil ‘Gang’ Injunction

Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor 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. Armando Vazquez. By Armando Vazquez / Guest…

Ventura College Foundation Introduces A New, 2nd-Year Tuition-Free VC Promise Program

VENTURA — At its September 26 meeting, Ventura College Foundation board of directors approved funding for a second-year Ventura College (VC) Promise program where Ventura College students can have tuition costs of their second year of academic studies paid for…

United Way of Ventura County update for Oct. 4

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   President’s Message  Dear Friends, Fall is here and it’s a very busy time at United Way. We recently wrapped up our 29th annual Day of Caring with over 600 volunteers using their muscles to assist…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Oct. 4 — 3rd annual Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos/Night of Memories on Oct. 20

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     CAM CORNERSTONES FUNDRAISER The 3rd annual Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos/Night of Memories Saturday, October 20, 2018.     6-9 pm A spectacularly fun evening of cherishing memories, remembering loved ones and supporting  the Carnegie! Music…

Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 3 — First Friday Features The Night of the Nosferatu

Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Lunch + Music = MUNCH Grab lunch and head over to the Museum, every Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30…

Ventura County CAASPP Test Scores Released

VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County students maintained their scores on the statewide California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test, according to new data released by the California Department of Education. The percentage of Ventura County students who met…

Nov. 1 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present 1st Thursdays

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: 1st Thursday at SBMA Thursday, September Nov. 1, featuring:   Pop-Up Opera 5:30 – 6:30 pm Opera Santa Barbara returns to present another crowd-pleasing pop-up performance. Location: Museum galleries   Westmont Chamber Singers 6:30 –…

November — Art Trek presents variety of workshops, events

NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following events: Drum Night All Ages Wednesday, November 7 6:30p-9:30p $25 Per Person *Dinner Included Art Trek, 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, CA 91320 *This is a…

Nov. 2 — Feria de los Libros, Closing for Clay Come to Life, celebrate Dia de los Santos y Muertos & Support the local Arts in Oxnard

OXNARD — The historic arts exhibition will close NOVEMBER 2, 2018 at the Acuna Arts Collective in the old Social Security Office 425 So. B St., Oxnard. This world class art exhibition, Clay come to Life, features three world renowned local artist Jacquie Biaggi,…

Bilingual report: Nov. 3 — Archdiocese of Los Angeles to hold Día de los Muertos celebration in East L.A.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — The Archdiocese of Los Angeles to hold Día de los Muertos celebrations Nov. 3 in East L.A. These event is  FREE, open to the public and fun for the entire family! There will be a presentation on the significance…

Nov. 3 — Four-star General Robin Rand to Deliver Keynote at 22nd Annual Military Ball

SANTA BARBARA — The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) will host the 22nd annual Military Ball at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on Saturday, November 3, and is pleased to welcome a special guest to deliver this year’s keynote…