OXNARD — Alternative Action Programs (AAP) in Oxnard will present a 12-week Community Workgroup Series Anger Management Groups in Oxnard, Ventura.
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OXNARD — Alternative Action Programs (AAP) in Oxnard will present a 12-week Community Workgroup Series “Grief Groups” in Oxnard, Ventura starting April 21 in Oxnard, April 24 in Ventura and April 25 in Zoom. on Zoom and April 27 in Ventura.
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SANTA BARBARA — Get ready to explore the galaxy this summer with UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2023 FREE Summer Cinema line-up: “Out of This World.” The series continues with Ridley Scott’s feminist space horror classic, Alien, at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden on Friday, July 14 at 8:30 pm.
Premiere Party: California Art League’s “The California Scene”
Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 4 PM to 6 PM
$5 SPAM Members • $10 Non-members
Join us at the Santa Paula Art Museum for the premiere of “The California Scene,” a spectacular summer exhibition showcasing 59 quintessential California scenes in a variety of media by 44 artists from the long-established California Art League (CAL). The show is CAL’s 2023 Gold Medal Exhibition and multiple awards will be announced during the premiere party. Meet the artists and delight in a diversity of California scenes: from beaches to barns, from wildflowers to waves, to vineyards, the desert, the High Sierra, and more. Many of the artworks will be available for purchase.
Temple Etz Chaim is proud to host an annual speaker series for the local community. The 2023 Speaker Series is entitled “Our World Evolving: Global Thought Leaders in Our Community.” This is a series of socially relevant conversations with modern thought leaders, authors and scholars. Rabbi Averbach will introduce our speakers and moderate a Q&A with those in attendance after the speech.
THOUSAND OAKS — The Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival (KSF) concludes its 26th season with “King Lear,” running Fridays through Sundays from July 21 through Aug. 6 on the California Lutheran University campus. A novel twist on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, which is set in a pre-Christian, pagan time and place, the Kingsmen production takes place in the near future, in an abandoned shopping mall after an apocalyptic event.
“We don’t know what this apocalyptic event is, or when it takes place,” said KSF co-founder and Artistic Director Michael J. Arndt, who is directing the play, “but there’s a sense of this person trying to maintain power in his ‘kingdom.’”
OXNARD — Alternative Action Programs (AAP) in Oxnard will present a 12-week Community Workgroup Series “Co-Parenting Groups” through July 21.
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Dear Korean War Veterans (and their loved ones),
We are inviting our Central Coast Veterans who served during the Korean War Era to join us on July 27th from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum in San Luis Obispo. In addition to good coffee sponsored by Coastal Peaks Roasters (local and veteran owned), breakfast treats, and conversation, we are offering the opportunity to sit for a free professional portrait photo to those who attend.
Thursday, July 27th, 2023, marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement. Some refer to it as the ‘Forgotten War’ but for those who served, their families, and all Americans, it should always be remembered. Our museum’s mission is to honor our veterans from past and present with emphasis on those from the Central Coast of California.
The Community Environmental Council and partners to host in-person and online events focused on plastic pollution and plastic-free initiatives during month of July SANTA BARBARA — More than 10 million metric tons of plastics enter the ocean each year, and…
SANTA BARBARA — You are invited to the Community Environmental Council and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s 2nd Annual Plastic Free July Expo featuring plastic-free information and activities. Meet local organizations working on plastic-free initiatives and learn how you can get involved. Join us at our brand-new CEC Environmental Hub for an evening of action, fun, and prizes! Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, RSVP is strongly encouraged.
SANTA BARBARA — Get ready to explore the galaxy this summer with UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2023 FREE Summer Cinema line-up: “Out of This World.” The series continues with Luc Besson’s outrageous sci-fi adventure, The Fifth Element at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden on Friday, July 28 at 8:30 p.m.
OXNARD — Community Roots Garden, at 1801 Joliet Pl. in Oxnard, will host some beautiful collective workshops and conversations guided by some wonderfully talented individuals. These workshops are geared towards healing and connecting by sharing knowledge of ancestral ways of being through storytelling and cultural art practice shares. All workshops start at 10 a.m. with options to stay to help paint the mural after each workshops.
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice to present ‘Healing Grief Through Poetry’ group.
This group will provide an opportunity for those seeking a creative and inspirational way to express feelings of grief through poetry. This grief support group meets every Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM and will start on July 10th and end on July 31st. Registration is required.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Parents can have an evening to themselves while their kids have fun under supervised care at the Yarrow Family YMCA, Friday, August 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
While parents spend the event out, their kids will enjoy a night of carnival games, races, prizes, and basketball gym free play. All activities are led by YMCA staff.
On Friday, August 4th, the Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) will hold its twelfth annual Night in Oaxaca. Throughout the years, Night in Oaxaca has become the largest and most sought-after fundraiser that helps MICOP continue our mission of supporting, organizing, and empowering the indigenous migrant community on California’s Central Coast.
Your attendance and participation during Night in Oaxaca enable us to provide vital resources to our community, including crucial services such as case management, system navigation, community organizing, and policy advocacy. Together, we can ensure our community’s voice is heard loud and clear. Let’s celebrate the vibrant indigenous culture and help us advance our important work.
Presented in English/Spanish and Mixteco.
Enjoy live music, games, prizes and community resources. Get a complementary vision screening and information on other health resources. Find us near the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building!
Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will present a Health & Wellness Fair (English/Spanish) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at the Orvene S Carpenter Community Center, 550 Park Ave., Port Hueneme.
Get ready to explore the galaxy this summer with UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2023 FREE Summer Cinema line-up: Out of This World. The series continues with J. J. Abrams’ thrilling 2009 resurrection of the Star Trek franchise.
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Fire Department announces Firewise USA®Communities in Ventura County and we invite you to the workshop. Firewise USA®reduces wildfire risks in communities by providing a collaborative framework to help neighbors get organized, find direction, and take action to decrease the ignition potential of their homes and property. The Firewise USA program is administered by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and is part of Ventura County Fire’s efforts to ensure communities are prepared for wildfire. A Firewise USA® recognized community may be eligible for insurance discounts.
Join WARES! exhibition artist Seth Bogart for a casual conversation, hands-on demo, and unique opportunity to create with clay and cardboard. Pinch, roll, repurpose, twist, glue, and build with the help from Museum Teaching Artists, and explore how the ordinary can be elevated. Dress for mess.
CAMARILLO — Welcome to the 42nd annual Wings Over Camarillo presented by Oxnard Auto Center.
Wings Over Camarillo is back and better than ever! Our 2023 theme is “Honoring Our Korean War Veterans”.
Join us in celebrating our aviation heritage at Ventura County’s premiere family event.
Buy your tickets in advance and SAVE. No cash will be accepted at the gate
LOMPOC — Lompoc Valley Beekeepers Association will celebrate National Honey Bee Day on August 19 from 11am-4pm at Flying Goat Cellars Tasting & Art Salon, located at 1520 East Chestnut Court in Lompoc. LVBA members will be on hand to offer local expertise and education on beekeeping, a peek into the life of bees with an observation hive and honey tasting. There is no charge and children of all ages are welcome. Local raw unfiltered honey will be available for purchase in several sizes.
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) is pleased to present its ever-popular Art Comes Alive event on August 19 and 20.
Paintings & ship models come to life with live maritime characters from the ages at Art Comes Alive. Museum docents, museum supporters, and local actors get into character and bring the Museum’s famous collection to life.
SOLVANG — The Wildling Museum is pleased to announce the return of its free Summer Family Day event, now in its third year, on Sunday, August 20, 2023, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event is now offered in both the winter and summer after growing popularity. Visitors are invited to bring the whole family and enjoy free museum admission during event hours, along with a day of art and nature-inspired activities.
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO VC), hosts monthly informative and educational programming in support of women business owners’ personal and professional growth. On August 22nd, join NAWBO VC and gold sponsor Chase Bank for “Women Power Lunch Hour,” from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Gold Coast Transit District headquarters, 1901 Auto Center Drive, Oxnard. This hybrid event offers both an in-person catered luncheon as well as virtual attendance and showcases three panelists – Marni Brook – Director of Lending, Women’s Economic Ventures, Lynnette Coverly – President & CEO, Coverly Professional Services, and Deborah Deras – Owner, Synergy Unlimited. Moderated by NAWBO VC President Seana-Marie Sesma and NAWBO National Chair-Elect Dr. Janis Shinkawa, the panelists will share their insights, experience, and strategies for successful business leadership and growth. Early Bird Tickets are just $30 for members, $40 for guests, and $20 for virtual attendees. Register today at www.NAWBOVC.org. (After August 16th tickets: $40/members, $50/guests, $25/virtual.)
UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the 2023 FREE Summer Cinema line-up: Out of This World, seven nights of space-inspired movies under the stars at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden, Friday nights from July 7 through August 25. (No screening Friday, August 4 due to Fiesta)
SANTA BARBARA — Iconic pianist, composer, arranger, producer, film and TV scorer David Benoit will be performing on Friday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara.
For four decades, the Grammy-nominated pianist, composer and arranger David Benoit has reigned supreme as one the founding fathers of contemporary jazz. He has received three GRAMMY® nominations in the categories of Best Contemporary Jazz Performance for “Every Step of the Way” (1989), Best Large Ensemble Performance for GRP All-Star Big Band (1996), and Best Instrumental Composition for “Dad’s Room,” the latter from the album Professional Dreamer (2000) and in 2010, Benoit received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Smooth Jazz Awards.
VENTURA — Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) is thrilled to announce their participation in Clear The Shelters, the nationwide pet adoption event organized by NBC Universal. This one-day pet adoption event will be held on Saturday, August 26th, 2023, from 11:00am – 5:00pm at both the Camarillo and Simi Valley Animal Shelters. Shelter Director, Jackie Rose, says “The goal of Clear The Shelters is to find a loving home for every available animal in our care!”
To assist residents with the initial cost associated with adopting a shelter animal, VCAS will be waiving all pet adoption fees, though a small pet license fee may apply. Adoption gifts provided by Hill’s Science Diet, VCA Animal Hospital, and Assemblymember Steve Bennett.
Are you a U.S. company seeking to expand your business globally? Join us on August 28th and 30th at 8:00 am for two informative webinars that will provide invaluable insights into the thriving markets of Poland and Romania.
Unlock the Emerging Poland Market: Opportunities for Poland – U.S. Business Partnerships
Join the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM) for our final exhibit talk on our “Lost at Sea” special exhibit, which will only be on display at the Veterans Museum for a few more weeks. This temporary exhibit has been very well received and we encourage you to attend the final exhibit talk on August 30th to hear the stories of loss, courage, and remembrance come to life shared by a team of museum docents and Navy veterans. Seats are limited so please RSVP to attend the final talk.
Exhibition: Bird’s Eye View: Four Perspectives, featuring Chris Maynard, David Tomb, Shae Warnick & Chester Wilcox On view: Through September 4, 2023
Where: Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 Website: www.wildlingmuseum.org/news/birds-eye-view
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva) is back with the first event of its spectacular 2023-2024 season. The season will launch with a free community performance by grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Perla Batalla. A collaboration between UCSB Arts & Lectures, The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, and the Isla Vista School Parent Teacher Association, Viva is dedicated to bringing the rich cultural heritage of Latin America to Santa Barbara County students and community members.
VENTURA —The 15th Annual Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival returns to picturesque Ventura Harbor Village on September 9th & 10th, 2023 from 10 AM to 5 PM. www.venturaartfestival.com
Presented by Ventura County Art Events, Inc., the Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival boosts 30 curated artist vendors showcasing their art in Ventura Harbor Village between popular eateries Brophy Bros. Restaurant & Clam Bar, On the Alley, and Andria’s Seafood Restaurant & Market. Works of art includepaintings, pottery, photography, and jewelry — all available for purchase. Additionally, the sidewalks along the Ventura Harbor Village promenade and Fisherman’s Memorial will be the canvas for more than 20 talented and colorful chalk artists, creating murals ranging from 10×5 ft. to 10×10 ft. in size. Well known chalk artists, Clif Gold, Julio Jimenez and Rod Tryon, plan to attend.
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SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara’s (HSB) Heroes of Hospice (HOH) is back and at a new location this year. The annual event will be held at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort on Sunday, September 10th from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm.
HSB’s Heroes of Hospice Luncheon honors the people and organizations that bring compassion and care, at all levels, to those in need in and near the Santa Barbara community. The demand for HSB’s services continues to grow and fundraisers like HOH allow the organization to reach more community members.
SANTA BARBARA — Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County is hosting an insightful and engaging event dedicated to fostering healthy aging in the community. The Gift of Healthy Aging event takes place on September 14, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Main Library’s Faulkner Gallery.
Gift of Healthy Aging promises an inspiring morning filled with valuable insights and practical tips for individuals and families seeking to enhance their quality of life as they age. Speakers will present on the following topics aimed at empowering attendees to embrace the journey of aging with vitality and grace.
With more than 90 works, this exhibition features many of the most beautiful and accomplished drawings created by the extraordinarily gifted, self-taught artist James Castle (1899 – 1977). The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) represents the sole venue for this show, which highlights the artist’s remarkable technical skills and attempts to foster a better understanding of his evocative and unconventional images, particularly his landscapes and architectural interior scenes. Unfortunately, the common perception of Castle and his art has tended to be very limited due to emphasis on his physical impairments—he was profoundly deaf and largely mute—and his geographic isolation, working in rural Idaho.
SOLVANG — The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to present its third juried exhibition showcasing California’s nine national parks this fall. California National Parks: Stories of Water will feature 37 artists and 39 selected artworks juried from a pool of more than 240 submissions by artists across the U.S., competing for $4,000 in awards. The public is invited to attend an opening reception and awards ceremony at the Wildling on Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 3 – 5 p.m.
The exhibition explores various impacts of water – or its lack – in California’s national parks through a wide range of media and techniques, from acrylic, oil, and watercolor paintings, to photography, mixed media, and textile art.
SANTA BARBARA — Cottage Virtual Care will host a free virtual event in Spanish titled “Stay Healthy: When and Where to Go for Medical Care” on Tuesday, September 26, from 6-7 p.m. This event will feature Maria Rivera, Nurse Practitioner with Cottage Virtual Care, and Cottage Health experts who will be available to share their expertise on different health care options.
During the event, Cottage will provide valuable insights into the differences between healthcare options such as urgent care, virtual care and the emergency department and why understanding these healthcare options is critical to seeking appropriate care. Attendees will gain the knowledge to help make informed decisions about their healthcare.
VENTURA — After being held virtually for the past three years, the annual Fall Prevention Forum – co-hosted by the Ventura County Elderly Fall Prevention Coalition, the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, and the City of Oxnard – will return to an in-person gathering at the end of September.
The 2023 forum – “Fall Back to the ‘70s” – will be held on Friday, September 29, at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center (800 Hobson Way). Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the program will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free to attend.
A Spanish translation service will be made available upon request. A free lunch will be provided.
