VENTURA COUNTY — The United Way of Ventura County will present “Women United 2nd Annual Luncheon” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at California Lutheran University. Click here for more information.
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May 18 — $5 Friday: Community Art Night at Art Trek, Newbury Park
NEWBURY PARK — Bring friends and family to create art inspired by the world of pop art during our $5 Friday: Poptastic. $5 Friday is a wonderful community art night that offers five art stations of different materials; drawing, painting,…
Through May 19 — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates 2018 National Women’s Health Week throughout Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY — May 13-19th, Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. will host events in honor of National Women’s Health Week! Women throughout Ventura County can visit any of the13 Clinicas Health Centers and participate in the FREE activities being offered.…
May 19-20 — Entertainment Lineup Announced for California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary Celebration
OXNARD — Bands from just about every musical genera from classic rock to reggae to funk to Latin will be performing at the California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary Celebration May 19 and 20 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park (3250…
May 19 — CSUCI Commencement will present honorary degrees for Former Second Lady Tipper Gore, Judge Michele Castillo
CAMARILLO — Former second lady of the United States Elizabeth “Tipper” Gore and Ventura County Superior Court Judge Michele Marie Castillo will speak at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Commencement on May 19, 2018. President Erika D. Beck will present Castillo with an…
May 19-20 — 35th Annual California Strawberry Festival
OXNARD — If you like strawberries, the 35th California Strawberry Festival has it all — from chocolate dipped strawberries to strawberry shortcake to even strawberry pizza. The festival is Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20 at Strawberry Meadows/College Park…
May 20 — Teen Leaders and Facilitators Lead Inspiring Workshop Hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley
CALABASAS — In order to help empower young girls and to address real issues facing female youths today, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley and Innerstar Girl are hosting a one day conference on Sunday, May 20 from…
May 22 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Sessions
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for May 2018 Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 pm – Starbucks, 581 W. Tefft Street, Nipomo Tuesday, May 22, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo Learn more about…
Through May — The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is where the Wild Things are
SANTA BARBARA — Local art lovers have an opportunity to get wild at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Over 30 rare and beautifully hand-colored lithographs of North American mammals by famous artist and naturalist John James Audubon are…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for March 30
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Three Revolutions: Steering Automated, Shared, and Electric Vehicles to a Better Future Thursday, April 5th 7:00pm The Marjorie Luke Theatre, The Community Environmental Council (CEC), and COAST Santa Barbara present “Three Revolutions: Steering Automated,…
Carnegie Art Museum update for March 29
Click here for the entire e-newsletter The Museum will be CLOSED tomorrow Friday, March 30th in observance of Cesar Chavez Day and Sunday, April 1st for Easter. Happy Holidays! CURRENT EXHIBITION through – May 27, 2018 Black & White…
California Strawberry Festival’s 35th Anniversary Celebration Offers Special Discounts to Groups of 20 or More
OXNARD — Plan a group outing to the California Strawberry Festival’s 35th Anniversary Celebration, May 19 and 20, and enjoy special ticket discounts. The annual event at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard celebrates all things strawberry. Now through…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Youth of the Year Winners
CONEJO VALLEY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley recently held its annual Superstars of the Year Celebration which recognizes local youth and volunteers who have made a contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs. The Youth of the Year…
Foster VC Kids: urgent need for homes for children and teens, especially in the cities of Oxnard and Ventura
VENTURA COUNTY — Foster VC Kids, a program of Ventura County’s Children and Family Services, has launched a new initiative – What does home mean to you? – to raise awareness and educate the public about the increased and immediate…
Variety of Events Scheduled for The Wall That Heals Exhibit March 29 through April 1 in San Luis Obispo
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The all-new, larger The Wall That Heals exhibit will have a new activity each day while it visits San Luis Obispo March 29 through April 1. The County’s Veterans Services Office released the event schedule today.…
Museum of Ventura County update for March 20
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Museum Partners with Ventura County Credit Union Ventura County Credit Unionand the Museum of Ventura County have partnered to display historical pieces at the Moorpark,…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for March 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter “Canzona Cobalta” by Lois Freeman-Fox, digital painting, Collection of the artist © Lois Freeman-Fox. Gallery Talk: Creative Time Travel with Lois Freeman-Fox Saturday, March 10, 2018, 2pm to 3pm Fillmore artist Lois Freeman-Fox…
Camarillo Hospice announces grief support in Spanish
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice, a Program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, is now offering individual, couple, and family counseling in Spanish for those grieving the death of a loved one and beginning in April, Camarillo Hospice will offer two Spanish…
Reservations due by March 21 for 29th annual Latino Leadership Awards
Make Your Reservation for the 29th Annual Latino Leadership Awards! Ads deadline is March 15th! RSVP Deadline is March 21st! Awards Ceremony is April 6th! Click here for all the details ©2018 El Concilio | 301 South C Street, Oxnard…
Carnegie Art Museum update for March 8
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM MEMBERS SPECIAL OFFER Pinchas Zukerman Returns to Perform and Conduct the New West Symphony Sunday March 11th | 3:00pm | Oxnard Performing Arts Center In partnership with New West Symphony, we would like to…
BGCOP Youth of the Year Excels in Coastal Area Council Youth Competition
OXNARD — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme Youth of the Year Valeria Virgen recently took top honors in the Boys & Girls Club of America competition. The ten-year BGCOP member was named the 2018 Coastal…
FREE Community Education Classes and Events for April 2018
As Ventura County’s only non-profit Home Health and Hospice provider, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association supports the total well-being of our community. As part of our services, we host free monthly education classes throughout the county, which include the following:…
April 2 — CSUCI will shine a blue light on autism
CAMARILLO — Los Angeles actor/singer George Steeves auditioned for ABC’s “American Idol” six times. Time after time, he didn’t make the cut, but he kept coming back. “This industry can be very heartbreaking,” Steeves, 29, said. “But that’s something about Asperger’s…
April 6 — California Welcome Center in Oxnard and REI Team up to offer a Free Class, ‘Bike Maintenance Basics’
OXNARD — If you ride a bike, you might consider joining a free class to learn all about maintaining it! The California Welcome Center (CWC) in Oxnard is teaming up with REI to offer a free informative class, “Bike Maintenance Basics”,…
Through April 7 — Ojai artist Lorraine Serena explores the peace and power of nature in CSUCI exhibition
Opening reception on Feb. 22 CAMARILLO — An artistic exploration of Mother Nature untouched was nearly consumed by Mother Nature unleashed when the Thomas fire threatened the works of Ojai artist Lorraine Serena. Serena, whose work will appear in an…
April 7 — Santa Paula Art Museum’s Eighth Annual Fine and Decorative Art Auction
Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Santa Paula Art Museum. The silent auction begins at 3:00 p.m. The live auction immediately follows at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for museum members and $20 for non-members. All proceeds benefit the Santa…
April 9 — Santa Barbara Bowl to Host 4400 Local Elementary Students for Annual Education Outreach Event
The April 9 event will feature Taiko Center of Los Angeles musicians and dancers in two high-energy performances of Japanese taiko drumming. Santa Barbara, CA, (March 29, 2018) – Santa Barbara Bowl announced today that, in collaboration with the Children’s Creative Project,…
April 10 — The American Heart Association Hosts An Evening of “Pinot And Purses” To Raise Funds To Fight Cardiovascular Disease And Stroke
Donate a Gently Used Designer Purse Before April 6 and Receive a Free Ticket SANTA BARBARA — Pinot and purses, two of a girl’s best friends, will be combined for a fun-filled philanthropic evening benefitting the American Heart Association’s fight…
April 14 — Bilingual report: Oxnard Celebrates Earth Day 2018
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard once again joins in the global celebration of Earth Day. Oxnard’s Earth Day 2018 festival will be held on Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Plaza Park, located at the…
April 20 — SBNC: Goleta Neighborhood Dental Clinic offering FREE DENTAL DAY to the Community!
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) is teaming up with Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise and its charitable foundation and Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Care Foundation to offer the community a FREE Dental Day at our Goleta…
April 21 — Ventura County Genealogical Society presents a Free Family History Presentation
Ventura County Genealogical Society to present a Free Family History Presentation Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. 1:00 P.M. THE FRUGAL CURATOR Archival storage doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Discover practical DIY (Do-It-Yourself) solutions…
April 21 — Inspirational panel of former foster youth and caregivers to share their personal stories at Foster VC Kids informational Town Hall
Ventura County community members are encouraged to attend and learn how to help the nearly 800 local children and teens in foster care. VENTURA COUNTY — Foster VC Kids, a program of Ventura County’s Children and Family Services, will host…
April 21 — CASA of San Luis Obispo to present 2nd annual ‘Hope for the Future’
SAN LUIS OBISPO — CASA of San Luis Obispo will present its 2nd annual “Hope for the Future,” an evening of casual elegance and lively excitement, in support of abused and neglected children, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 21…
April 22 — Free Family Day: A Reptile Adventure at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission is free for everyone. SANTA PAULA — On Sunday, April 22, bring your family and friends to “Free Family Day: A Reptile Adventure” at…
April 24 — VCCDC’s Know Your Fair Housing Rights Workshop
VENTURA COUNTY – The Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will be hosting a free Fair Housing online workshop in collaboration with the Housing Rights Center on Tuesday, April 24th at 6pm via a free live online workshop. This is a…
April 27 through 29 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Mariachi Aztlan in free concerts
SOUNDS OF TEXAS: MARIACHI AZTLÁN FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, RIO GRAND VALLEY Summary: U.S.’ most celebrated student mariachi, from the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley 16 members playing traditional Mexican songs and mariachi classics Premiered the stage production…
Through April 28 — Community Members Walk a Mile to End Sexual Assault
Walk a Mile Returns to SLO County for Sexual Assault Awareness Month SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and RISE is hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® – The International Men’s March to End…
April 28 — SLO Community Members Walk a Mile to End Sexual Assault
Walk a Mile Returns to Downtown SLO County for Sexual Assault Awareness Month SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and RISE is hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® – The International Men’s March to…
Through April 29 — From Marimba to Mariachi: ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Announces New Season of Free Concerts
From Marimba to Mariachi: ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Announces New Season of Free Concerts Summary Four groups representing diverse traditions, innovation and inspiration in Latino music and dance: Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet, La Cuneta Son Machin, Gaby Moreno, and…
April 29 — Mariachi Mestizo opens for Mariachi Aztlan in free concert at Majorie Luke Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Vive el Arte de Santa Bárbara! proudly presents Mariachi Juvenil Mestizo from Delano, CA, who will open for Mariachi Aztlán on Sunday, April 29, 7 pm, at The Marjorie Luke Theatre for the closing event of Viva’s 13th season. Directed by Juan Morales, Mariachi…
Through April 30 — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) available in Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is available at various locations in Ventura County. Click on flyer or here for more information.
Through April 30 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present Oxnard Union High School District Art Exhibit
OXNARD — Continuing a tradition that is now in its 28th year, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum is proud to celebrate its long history hosting The Oxnard Union High School District Art Exhibit. Celebrate the creative talent on display, original works…
Through April 1 — The Wall That Heals Is Coming to San Luis Obispo
SAN LUIS OBISPO — A memorial exhibit, bearing the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam, is returning to San Luis Obispo for the first time in 21 years for just…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Feb. 27
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Puppet Palooza Santa Barbara! The Muppets Take Santa Barbara Friday, March 2nd 6:30pm Puppetpaloozasb presents The Muppets—and the remarkable performers who bring them to life—will enthrall audiences with an evening of story-telling, interviews,…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 27
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EXHIBITION March 11 – May 27, 2018 Black & White & In Between: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation This exhibition features works by artists who have explored the formal,…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Sign Contract to Begin Construction of their Newest Club
THOUSAND OAKS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley have taken the first step to begin construction of the John L. Notter Family Boys & Girls Club in Thousand Oaks. The Boys & Girls Clubs recently signed a…
Ventura County High School Students Compete for Spot in National Poetry Out Loud Contest
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Arts Council, which recently received the highest ranking by the California Arts Council, will host this year’s Poetry Out Loud Contest at the EP Foster Library, Ventura. The community is invited to watch nine…
United Way of Ventura County update for Feb. 20
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Thanks to the generosity of over 13,000 donors to the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund, we are helping our community members who have been directly affected by…
United Way of Santa Barbara County Distributes $500,000 to Support Thomas Fire and Flood Recovery Efforts
SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) announced Feb. 16 that its Long Term Recovery Committee has selected 16 Santa Barbara County agencies to receive phase one funding from the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund, a…
Museum of Ventura County update for Feb. 19
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Figure Drawing Join the Museum’s Resident Artist Ryan Carr for the next scheduled figure drawing session at 6 p.m., February 20, at Leashless Brewing, 585…