Category: Family

SLO Property Tax Exemption Deadline Approaches

by Community Contributor • February 1, 2021 • Comments Off

County Assessor Tom J. Bordonaro, Jr.would like to remind all homeowners, disabled veterans, and eligible non-profit organizations that they may file claims for exemptions.

The Homeowner’s Exemption exempts up to $7,000 in taxable value of a property if the claim is timely filed or postmarked by February 16, 2021 and up to $5,600 if filed late (postmarked by December 10, 2021). If you received your Homeowner’s Exemption last year, and you still own and occupy the same property this year, you do not need to file again. Your exemption automatically remains in place.

Second COVID-19 Mutation Detected in Ventura County

by Community Contributor • February 1, 2021 • Comments Off

A second COVID-19 mutation has been detected in Ventura County. An Oxnard sewage study result revealed the presence of a second mutation in a small amount of the COVID virus present in the sample. Oxnard has been testing samples of its wastewater on a weekly basis for a number of weeks. The new mutation was identified as N501Y. It is present in both the United Kingdom and South African variants.

Family Law Attorney Natalia Duque Joins Law Office of Renee M. Fairbanks

by Community Contributor • January 29, 2021 • Comments Off

The Law Office of Renee M. Fairbanks is delighted to welcome Natalia Duque to its team of exceptional family law attorneys.

A graduate of Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia, Duque is an experienced and dedicated family lawyer with a passion for helping clients navigate the legal hurdles associated with divorce and custody matters. Prior to joining the Law Office of Renee M. Fairbanks, she practiced family law in Texas. She’s worked on a wide variety of complex family law cases and is adept at assisting clients from a range of backgrounds.

Duque is bilingual in Spanish and English, and grew up in Colombia. She is uniquely equipped to help expatriate clients facing divorce as she understands the intricacies of these cases.

COVID-19 Punishes Latinos for Hard Work and Larger Families

by Community Contributor • January 29, 2021 • Comments Off

Latinos in the U.S. have created the world’s eighth-largest economy. How did they do it? Essentially, through hard work and larger families. Yet these very elements that enabled them to build the world’s eighth-largest economy also make Latinos a special target of COVID-19.

Latinos’ strong work ethic means that Latino households have more wage earners per household than non-Hispanic white households. Nationally, Latinos have an average of 1.6 wage earners per household, compared to 1.2 for non-Hispanic white households. This means that Latino households have more adults leaving the house every day, who are then often exposed to coronavirus-positive clients and co-workers during work hours.

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — More on Vaccines

by Community Contributor • January 29, 2021 • Comments Off

At this week’s Board of Supervisors hearing, we received an update from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department on COVID-19.

The good news is that from January 11th to January 25th, we’ve seen a 23% decrease in active cases and a 42% decrease in hospitalized cases. We’ve experienced decreases in most of our County areas, with the exception of the City of Santa Barbara and in Isla Vista.

We are administering almost double the state median for daily COVID-19 tests.

County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for Jan. 28 — Vaccine Information

by Community Contributor • January 28, 2021 • Comments Off

The County of Ventura is in Phase 1A which includes those in the health care sector and those who are 75 and older.

Community members who are eligible to be vaccinated may register online
www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/portal/.

Community members who are eligible to be vaccinated but who have limited computer/internet access may call the phone registration line at 805-477-7161. The phone line is open Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00.

County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for Jan. 27 — Vaccine Information

by Community Contributor • January 27, 2021 • Comments Off

The County of Ventura is in Phase 1A which includes those in the health care sector and those who are 75 and older. .

Community members who are eligible to be vaccinated may register online
www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/portal/.

The Area Agency on Aging provides transportation services for older adults that are in need of transportation to a vaccine appointment or for COVID-19 testing. This includes people that need lift assist as well as gurney transportation. The driver will take the individual, wait for them, help them at the site and take them home. To schedule a ride call 805-477-7300. Please note, you must have a vaccine appointment before you schedule a ride to a vaccine site.

Bilingual report — CenCal Health Addresses Gaps in Care with over $2 Million in Funding for Physician Recruitment, Medical Equipment

by Community Contributor • January 25, 2021 • Comments Off

In response to noted gaps in access to health care locally, CenCal Health, the publicly-sponsored health plan for Medi-Cal in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, is implementing a Network Access Improvement program. The program will focus on increasing primary and specialty care capacity for local Medi-Cal members, as well as improving access to care for children and disabled members. These priorities will be accomplished in two ways – by recruiting new medical professionals to the network, and by funding specialized medical equipment such as vaccine refrigerators and exam room apparatus that accommodates the needs of mobility-impaired patients.

2021 California Strawberry Festival Cancelled

by Community Contributor • January 25, 2021 • Comments Off

The California Strawberry Festival, which had been set for May 15 and 16 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard, is officially cancelled and will not be rescheduled for 2021 because of the continuing public health crisis due to COVID-19.

“We know that this will come as an enormous disappointment, not only to the thousands of guests we welcome every year, but also to the sponsors, exhibitors, performers, vendors and volunteers who help make the Festival what it is,” says Dean Kato, Chairman of the California Strawberry Festival.

January News from People’s Self-Help Housing

by Community Contributor • January 21, 2021 • Comments Off

Leadership may very likely be on your mind, with changes of leaders happening now at the national level, leaders at the state level recently announcing decisions over budgets and policy, and local leaders governing critical issues and responses to covid and vaccines – leadership seems to be in our collective focus! And of course leadership matters, to get us through hard times and challenges, solve tough issues, and to do good and difficult things, that are best accomplished in unity. At People’s we have multiple great leaders in dozens of departments, set to lead us into the new year, and ready for starting a new chapter altogether. Each is skilled in motivating the individuals within their groups toward reaching our company’s goals, in giving focused guidance for directing our activities toward implementing our strategic plan, and thereby meeting the needs of our communities. Leaders aren’t successful though without greatness coming out through those around them, to do the hard work that is required to make the mission happen.

New Year Brings New, Virtual Art Classes to the Santa Paula Art Museum

by Community Contributor • January 7, 2021 • Comments Off

The new year means new, virtual art classes at the Santa Paula Art Museum! While the physical Museum remains closed due to COVID restrictions, you can still enjoy the joy and solace that art and community offer by taking a live, online art class with one of the Santa Paula Art Museum’s incredible teaching artists. Discover a new skill or passion in 2021! Reserve your spot in class at www.santapaulaartmuseum.org.

Bilingual report — City of Oxnard to Temporarily Close Facilities and Programs to Public

by Community Contributor • January 2, 2021 • Comments Off

In response to the increased transmission of COVID-19 in Ventura County, Oxnard City Hall and most city facilities and programs will be temporarily closed to the public starting January 3, 2022. The City will reopen facilities and programs as soon as it is determined to be safe, but anticipates at least three weeks of closures to the public.

Meanwhile, most services will remain available remotely.

“The safety of the Oxnard community and our City employees remains our top priority,” said City Manager Alexander Nguyen. “As we continue to provide essential services, we need to limit the amount of potential virus spread and protect the City’s workforce.”

Best of 2021 from People’s Self-Help Housing!

by Community Contributor • January 2, 2021 • Comments Off

It’s been another year like no other, but one marked with so much success because of strong partnerships, faithful support and visionary investments. Thank you for the part you have played in these stories, every one only possible because of the advocacy, the goodwill and the philanthropic support of people like you.

Thank you for continuing to build so much more than housing with us!

March 7 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Ann Patchett, Live from Parnassus Books in Nashville, in Conversation with Lily King, Author of Writers & Lovers

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Ann Patchett in Conversation with Lily King, Author of Writers & Loverson Sun., March 7 at 11 a.m. Pacific. Patchett is a celebrated author, devoted reader and a champion of literary culture. She has written 13 books and has been the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, including England’s Orange Prize, the PEN/Faulkner Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship. Patchett opened Parnassus Books in 2011 and has been named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for her efforts on behalf of independent booksellers, books and bookstores. Patchett’s most recent novel, The Dutch House, was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize. She’ll join the conversation from “the happiest place in Nashville” (The New York Times), Parnassus Books.

April 12 — Bilingual report — COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Clinic at the Port of Hueneme

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Clinic – Johnson & Johnson
Clínica Móvil para la VACUNA COVID-19 – Johnson & Johnson

Monday April 12, 10am-3pm
Lunes 12 de Abril, 10am-3pm

Port of Hueneme/Puerto de Hueneme
333 Ponoma Street, Port Hueneme

No appointment needed/No es necesario hacer cita

April 16 — Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara to Host Virtual Fundraiser – StrongHER Together: Finding Strength through Sport

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara proudly invites the Santa Barbara community to its annual fundraiser, StrongHER Together: Finding Strength through Sport, streaming live on Friday, April 16th, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Registration for this family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

StrongHER Together will celebrate the unique power sports possess to help girls and teens discover their strengths and recognize their potential to be leaders of tomorrow. A recent global study of senior female business executives found that 94% of women C-suite executives played sports at one point in their lives.

April 22 — Bilingual report — Rent Relief information for landlords, renters

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Rent Relief is now available for landlords and renters who have experienced financial hardship through the CA COVID Rent Relief program.

24 de abril — Bilingual report — Feria de recursos educativos y familiares en Paso Robles 24 de abril

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Feria de recursos educativos y familiares en Paso Robles 24 de abril

Through April 24 — Community Environmental Council Announces #CelebrateClimateLeadership Virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is hosting #CelebrateClimateLeadership, a virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival dedicated to inspiration, community building, and climate action. The FREE livestream event begins on Thursday, April 22 and runs until Saturday, April 24. It will be available to view at SBEarthDay.org.

The virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival – which will be fully online again this year due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions – will feature three days of conversations with climate leaders, musical performances, art contests, inspirational speakers, and opportunities for individuals to learn how they can lean into action at this urgent moment.

May 5 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Classical Music Treasures Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott performing Songs of Comfort and Hope

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents classical music treasures Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott performing Songs of Comfort and Hope on Wednesday, May 5 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific. Over their 35-year musical relationship, beloved cellist Yo-Yo Ma and acclaimed pianist Kathryn Stott have “developed a wonderfully warm and mutually responsive musical partnership that has blossomed in performances that are both generous and incisive” (NPR). Their recent collaborative album Songs of Comfort and Hope was conceived in April 2020 when people everywhere were entering a dramatic new world. Ranging from fresh arrangements of traditional folk tunes, pop songs and jazz standards to mainstays from the western classical repertoire, the album encourages a sense of community, identity and purpose, crossing boundaries and binding us together in thanks, consolation and encouragement. Performing songs from the album selected specifically for this event, Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott hope that the familiarity and reinvention contained in this music offers everyone some comfort and hope.

May 11 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Former President of the American Enterprise Institute, Arthur C. Brooks to discuss National Renewal

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents former president of the American Enterprise Institute, Arthur C. Brooks to discuss National Renewal on Tuesday, May 11 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific. At a time of historic polarization, public leaders and ordinary citizens alike are wondering how to fight back against the bitterness and contempt washing over America. Drawing on history, cutting-edge social science and a decade of experience leading the American Enterprise Institute, one of the nation’s preeminent think tanks, Arthur C. Brooks shows that what the country needs is not agreement, but better disagreement. Brooks is a Harvard professor, a columnist for The Atlantic, the bestselling author of 11 books on topics ranging from economic opportunity to human happiness and the subject of the hit documentary The Pursuit. His recent bestseller, Love Your Enemies, is a guide to building a better country and mending personal relationships amidst our culture of political polarization.

May 13 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to Present Exhibition ‘The Art of the Sailor’

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Beginning May 13, 2021, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) will be presenting its latest exhibition “Art of the Sailor” in its Brenda and Gary Farr Gallery.

When sailors left their homes to voyage across the sea, oftentimes they faced dangerous and extreme working conditions, horribly cramped quarters, and a journey that could stretch months to years. When stuck in these difficult and wearisome circumstances, some sailors used art to express themselves. “Art of the Sailor” will feature a unique collection of scrimshaw pieces (many of which have never been shown before at the Museum), decorative and working marine knots, unique embroidered items, and other sailor-made artifacts. Several of the items to be featured in the exhibition have never been seen outside of their privately-owned collections.

June 10 — Everyone Deserves a Home Compassion Campaign returns online

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Housing Trust Fund Ventura County (HTFVC), continues the conversation about affordable housing with its 2nd Annual Everyone Deserves a Home Compassion Campaign. The online event will take place on Thursday, June 10th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

June 19 — Harmony Family Yoga to present ‘Father’s Day Bunny Yoga’

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Harmony Family Yoga will present “Father’s Day Bunny Yoga” from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 19 at 1655 Thousand Oaks, Blvd., Thousand Oaks.

Happy Father’s Day & celebrate the longest day of the year in a unique way!

Treat your family a wellness yoga experience with giant rabbits and holland lop bunnies hopping around you.

July 8 — UCSB Arts & Lectures to present free double feature ‘The Goonies/Stand by Me’ at West Wind Drive-In in Goleta

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present The Goonies and Stand by Me as a double feature on Thursday, July 8th at 8:30 p.m. at the West Wind Drive-In. Gates open at 7 PM. First come, first served. Arrive early for food trucks, concessions, prize drawings and a live set by DJ Darla Bea!

Through July 18 — Conejo Valley Days Carnival Set To Open

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

The 65th Annual Conejo Valley Days is set for July 14 through July 18 at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks.

This year’s event will be streamlined and will feature midway games and carnival rides only—with more than 16 rides from Kastl Amusements for all ages. Traditional fair food and specialty foods will be available at Kastl Amusements food booths. Conejo Valley Days normally runs over four days but is expanding to nine days over two weekends. Entry: $5 per person, free for kids 5 and under. $35 unlimited ride wristbands are available for July 8 only.

July 21 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum Speaker Series Welcomes Lizzie Duncan

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Channel Islands Maritime Museum is proud to host its July Speaker Series “Rolling in the Deep Sea: Exploring Coral and Sponge Communities on the West Coast. The guest speaker will be Lizzie Duncan, research ecologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
It’s likely no surprise that corals and sponges are critical foundation species that provide numerous benefits to humans. But, did you know that the majority of coral species live in the frigid deep sea, beyond the reach of light? From 2018 to 2021, the West Coast has been the focus of an incredible field research initiative involving several unprecedented deep-sea expeditions conducted off different ships which deployed a variety of cutting-edge technologies.

July 29 — UCSB Arts & Lectures to present double feature with Men in Black and Galaxy Quest at the West Wind Drive-In, Goleta

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present a double feature withMen in Black and Galaxy Quest on Thursday, July 29th beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the West Wind Drive-In. Gates open at 7 PM. First come, first served. Arrive early for food trucks, concessions, prize drawings and a live performance by Joystix!

Aug. 5 — UCSB Arts & Lectures to present Rush Hour at West Wind Drive-In, Goleta

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present Rush Hour Thursday, Aug. 5th at 8:30 p.m. at the West Wind Drive-In. Gates open at 7 PM. First come, first served. Arrive early for food trucks, concessions, prize drawings and a live set by DJ Darla Bea!

Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) is the pride of the Royal Hong Kong Police, while Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) is the LAPD’s worst nightmare: a cocky, loud-mouthed officer who prefers to work alone. Following the kidnapping of the Chinese consul’s daughter, cultures clash and tempers flare as the two cops from different worlds quickly discover one thing in common: they can’t stand each other. But with time running out, they must join forces to catch the criminals, mixing punches with punchlines in this hilarious action-comedy. (Brett Ratner, 1998, PG-13, 97 min.)

Aug. 8 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to sponsor “Harbor Search and Find Cruise” as part of its continuing 30th anniversary celebrations

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

On August 8, 2021, as part of its 30th-anniversary activities, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum will be sponsoring a Search & Find Harbor Cruise. Electric boats and dinghies less than 25 feet are invited to participate in this fun “Search & Find” Mission. Participants will enjoy a Museum visit, a harbor cruise with a mission, and the chance to win some great prizes. Pre-registration is required with a $30 donation to the Museum per boat. All proceeds benefit the Channel Islands Maritime Museum programs. Participants can register online at www.cimmvc.org or at the Museum until August 7th.

Aug. 27 – Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) to present free webinar ‘Are you ready for eviction protections to end?

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

John the EDC for a free webinar that will review timeless recommendations that will help both tenants and landlords prepare for eviction protections to expire.

Aug. 28, 29 — Hueneme Beach Festival Is Back

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

After a several year hiatus and its cancellation in 2020 because of the pandemic, the City of Port Hueneme in partnership with the nonprofit REACH is hosting the Hueneme Beach Festival, Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

While at the festival, the public can enjoy live music on two stages, fair-style carnival rides and games, local vendor booths and a variety of food and drink. Carnival rides will feature exciting options for all ages, and will stay open late from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday night.

Aug. 29 — Wildling Museum in Solvang welcomes community to visit for Summer Open House

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

The Wildling Museum invites the public to attend a Summer Open House on Sunday, August 29, 2021, 2 – 6 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring the whole family and enjoy free museum admission during event hours, face painting by Parties and Paint by Kate from 2 – 4 p.m., activities, and more.

“We are excited to host our first in-person event at the museum since Covid,” said Executive Director Stacey Otte- Demangate. “We feel it is important that our open house be something fun that the whole community can enjoy, with a little something for everyone.”

Bilingual report — Sept. 8 — Consulado de Mexico en Oxnard — The vaccine is coming to Lillian Larsen Elementary in San Miguel

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Bilingual report — Sept. 8 — Consulado de Mexico en Oxnard — The vaccine is coming to Lillian Larsen Elementary in San Miguel

Sept. 10 — Friendship Center to present 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

We invite you and your
golf enthusiasts
to join in this popular, fun event!

Friendship Center is this year’s charity recipient for the ever-popular SBAOR (Santa Barbara Association of Realtors) Golf Tournament! This event takes place on Friday, September 10. Spots are filling fast, so please sign up now!

Please See the registration form below for details.

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE: FRIDAY, JULY 16TH

Sept. 18 — Third Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day – Know The Essential Hands That Feed You

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Santa Barbara County Farm Day is back with in-person, open farm tours on Saturday, September 18. This year’s theme is “Know The Essential Hands That Feed You.”

Visitors can use a new online Farm Day Trail Map to build a custom itinerary to navigate between growers and curated tour routes throughout the Santa Maria Valley. The public will experience a day of agricultural activities, farm tours and giveaways, plus meet the local farmers who grow the food they eat.

Sept. 18 — 4th Annual Southeast Ventura County YMCA Gala canceled due to rising COVID-19 numbers

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Citing the growing number of COVID-19 infections throughout the area, the Southeast Ventura County YMCA has decided to cancel its 4th Annual Gala that was set for Saturday, September 18 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village.

“After careful consideration of the rising uncertainty of the pandemic, our board and staff have decided to cancel our gala for 2021,” says Ronnie Stone, President/CEO of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA. “We look forward to hosting an in-person event in September of 2022.”

Despite canceling the event, the Y’s mission continues. The Y encourages the community to continue supporting the Y. Every dollar raised provides vital funding to individuals and families in need. To donate, please visit www.sevymca.org/mission.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building positive relationships, impacting lives and strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living programs and social responsibility. It serves the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and Moorpark through its three branches.

Sept. 21 — Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program offers free skills training class

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program is offering a free Bereavement Skills Training Class. The class will provide the participant with information on grief and loss, dispel myths and misconceptions about grief and teach the key components of companioning someone grieving the death of a loved one. Space is limited. Registration required. The classes will be held on Tuesday, September 21 from 5- 7 pm via Zoom. For more information or to register, please call 805-389-6870.

Sept. 22 — 9th Annual Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara Honors Local Heroes. Keynote is #1 New York Times bestselling author, Elizabeth Gilbert

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

On Wednesday, September 22nd at 6 p.m., Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) will hold its 9th Annual Heroes of Hospice (HOH) to honor local community heroes with Keynote Speaker and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Elizabeth Gilbert. The program will include honorees, an online auction, and more.

***After consultation with local infectious disease experts, Hospice of Santa Barbara has made the decision to transition Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara to a completely virtual event this year. The health and wellness of those in the community are their top priority.

Throughout this difficult time in our community, the demand for HSB’s services has been growing. Fundraisers like Heroes of Hospice allows the organization to reach our community members struggling with grief or life-threatening illness, free of charge.

Sept. 22 — 9th Annual Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara Honors Local Heroes with Hybrid Event including #1 New York Times bestselling author, Elizabeth Gilbert

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

On Wednesday, September 22nd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) will hold their 9th Annual Heroes of Hospice (HOH) – Hybrid Event to honor local community heroes with Keynote Speaker and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Elizabeth Gilbert. Elizabeth will be livestreamed for her presentation. The program will include honorees, a silent and online auction, and more. As COVID-19 guidelines continue to change, Heroes of Hospice will adapt accordingly.

HSB has decided to hold a hybrid event to accommodate attendees who can choose to attend in-person outside at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort or to watch virtually from the comfort of their own homes to honor local heroes.

Sept. 25 — YMCA Adventure Guides Information BBQ at Yarrow Family YMCA

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is holding a Welcome BBQ for parents and their children interested in taking part in YMCA Adventure Guides. The BBQ will be Saturday, September 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Yarrow Family YMCA (31105 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village). The event is free and open to the community.

YMCA Adventure Guides is for fathers and their children. It is designed to strengthen and build a lifelong relationship between parent and child through outdoor adventure activities, camping trips and monthly events. Parent-child pairs join a “Circle” with families in their neighborhood or school. Campout locations include El Capitan, Catalina, Kern River and Big Bear.

Oct. 2-3 — Santa Paula Museum of Art announces upcoming events

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Art Class: Color Theory for Painting (Ages 16+)

Four Saturdays starting Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 11 AM to 2 PM

No matter what type of art you practice, an understanding of color theory is crucial to the success of any artwork. Join teaching artist Gabriel Islas inside the Museum’s Cole Creativity Center to learn the essentials of Color Theory for Painting, including the science and character of pigments and how to develop a successful color palette. The cost of this four-part class series is $140. All materials will be provided, and preregistration is required.

LEARN MORE / PREREGISTER

Oct. 2 — Triunfo Water & Sanitation District Offers Free Workshop On Drip Irrigation at Mae Boyer Park

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Triunfo Water & Sanitation District is sponsoring a free, hands-on workshop on drip irrigation Saturday, October 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Mae Boyar Park (130 Kanan Road in Oak Park). The class is free and open to the public, although priority registration will be given to customers of Triunfo Water & Sanitation District.

Workshop instructors are from the University of California Master Gardeners of Ventura County. Participants will learn the benefits of drip irrigation, review the required components, and assemble a drip system that they can recreate in their own landscape. Everyone will take home a detailed guidebook as well.

Oct. 6 — Compassionate Care of Carpinteria holds Free Virtual 3rd Annual The Light Shines Ahead Event

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Compassionate Care of Carpinteria (CCC) will hold their 3rd Annual The Light Shines Ahead virtual event on Wednesday, October 6 from 6:00-7:00 P.M. PDT. The event will be free and will featurePh.D., nonprofit leader, adventure seeker, and author of My Wild and Precious Life, Cynder Sinclair as their keynote speaker.

Cynder will deliver an uplifting presentation of her life’s journey and how Hospice of Santa Barbara eased her grief after her father’s sudden death and provided support to her entire family while her son was dying of cancer and after his death. She is an inspiration to be a light in the darkness.

Oct. 7 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Enigmatic Architecture: R. M. Schindler’s Los Angeles’

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Enigmatic Architecture: R. M. Schindler’s Los Angeles” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 at SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State St.

The event its an Art Matters Lecture with Todd Cronan, Associate Professor of Art History, Emory University.

Oct. 9 — First United Methodist Church in Santa Barbara to present annual Treasure Sale

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

On Saturday, Oct. 9, dozens of tables in the parking lot at Garden and Anapamu will overflow with donations of thrift items for First United Methodist Church’s annual Treasure Sale. Clothing, books, art and decorative objects, textiles, small appliances, garden and other household items await regulars and newcomers to the annual event.

Sale hours are 8:00am – 1:00pm. For more information, 805-963-3579, office@fumcsb.org, www.fumcsb.org, or visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/FirstUMCSantaBarbara

Oct. 9 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum Announces Indigenous Film Showcase ‘Home Waters: Coastal Communities and Maritime Traditions’

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) is happy to announce its first film showcase event “Home Waters: Coastal Communities and Maritime Traditions,” a selection of four short films. Through animation, cinema verite, and classic documentary formats, four directors take us across North America and Canada to explore coastal indigenous lifeways.

Oct. 15 — Halloween Fun At Simi Valley YMCA’s ‘Trunk or Treat’

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

The Simi Valley YMCA is hosting a “Trunk or Treat,” Friday, October 15 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in its parking lot (3200 Cochran Street). Volunteers adorn their cars in Halloween decorations and pass out candy to kids as they walk by. The event is free and open to the public.

“It will be fun and a little bit spooky. Trunk or Treat is appropriate for all ages,” says Jaime Gonzalez, Sr. Program Director of Child Care. “We encourage kids to dress in costume. Parents can too.”

Oct. 16 — Oceanview Pavilion to present Artwalk and Craft Fairs

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theater by the Beach located at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme is proud to present Artwalk and Craft Fairs.

Saturday Oct 16, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Oct. 16 — Annual Housing Santa Barbara Day presented by 2nd Story Associates and Housing Authority City of Santa Barbara brings free family fun to North Santa Barbara County

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Both North and South Santa Barbara County residents are invited to attend Annual Housing Santa Barbara Day this October hosted by 2nd Story Associates with support from the Housing Authority City of Santa Barbara (HACSB). The Santa Barbara event will be heldin Santa Maria in conjunction with the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara on Saturday, October 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Town Center West.

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