CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will host its largest annual fundraiser “An Evening in Bloom” on Saturday, September 23 from 5:30pm-10pm. This year’s gala will be held at Girls Inc.’s campus at 5315 Foothill Road in Carpinteria. The annual…
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Sept. 23 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present ‘Music at the Maritime’
OXNARD — CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM (CIMM) IS PRESENTING THE 5TH ANNUAL “MUSIC AT THE MARITIME,” ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 FROM 6:00 TO 10:00 PM. CIMM’s PREMIER FUNDRAISER, MUSIC AT THE MARITIME IS AN APPRECIATION OF THE MANY PEOPLE & BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT THE…
Through Sept. 24 — CIMM welcomes artist Daven Anderson for Summer Exhibit
The Rivers: A Celebration of Life & Work on America’s Waterways, with artist Daven Anderson on view July 17 – September 24, 2017 Opening Reception/Artist Talk: July 20 from 6 pm – 8 pm (Members Only 5 pm – 6 pm) In…
Sept. 26 — College Night Out! Museum After Hours
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara welcomes Santa Barbara students as part of Paseo Nuevo College Night Out! Explore the exhibition Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art from 1960 – Present , listen to contemporary Latin-American sounds,…
Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 — Flamenco Arts Festival 2017 returns to Santa Barbara
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Featuring. Compañía Patricia Guerrero in the U.S. Premiere of UPCLOSE SANTA BARBARA — “Join us for the 18th season of the Flamenco Arts Festival in the City of Santa Barbara, where breathtaking natural beauty meets a rich reflection of…
Sept. 28 — Ventura Hillsides Conservancy serves up ‘Nature on Tap’ – a summertime series of environmental lectures at Ventura’s Topa Topa Brewing Company
VENTURA — The Ventura Hillsides Conservancy (VHC) is teaming up with Topa Topa Brewing Company to host a series of environmental lectures entitled “Nature on Tap” this summer. The public is invited to join VHC staff in September to learn about local environmental topics and VHC’s…
Museum of Ventura County to present ‘Chicano Art Panel: The Stories Behind the Art’ on Sept. 28
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will present “Chicano Art Panel: The Stories Behind the Art” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at 100 E. Main St., Ventura Artists Wayne Healy, Ignacio Gomez, David Botello and Margaret Garcia…
Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! announces Buyepongo: Traditional sounds of Central America + Los Angeles Sonic Diversity = Tropical Cumbia Dance Party!
Warm up with free cumbia dance class before each show Summary: Los Angeles- based group specializing in cumbia and Afro-beat music from the coasts of Central America Three opportunities to see them for FREE: Friday, September 29, 7 pm, Isla Vista…
Sept. 30 — Allan Hancock College Concert Band to perform Fall Pops Concert
SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform a Fall Pops Concert on Saturday evening, September 30th, 2017 at 7:30 PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of musical selections including: The Star Spangled Banner, Regal Fanfare,…
Sept. 30 — 6th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
PORT HUENEME — Bananas are tops at the 6th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival, Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festival guests will enjoy a variety of delicious foods, including BBQ, empanadas, gourmet grilled cheese, sushi…
Sept. 30 — California Welcome Center in Oxnard Welcomes Hannah Hubbard at ‘Meet the Artist’
OXNARD — The California Welcome Center (CWC) located at the Collection Shopping Center in Oxnard welcomes the community to ‘Meet the Artist’ featuring Hannah Hubbard on Saturday, September 30 from 2 pm to 4 pm. The event is free and open…
Bilingual report: Hasta el 1 de octubre — Don Perlimplín de Federico García Lorca / Se Estrena el Próximo Fin de Semana
Teatro de las Américas, TEATRELA (Teatro de Repertorio Latinoamericano de Venezuela) y Oxnard College presentan el musical de cámara AMOR DE DON PERLIMPLÍN CON BELISA EN SU JARDÍN, de Federico García Lorca, con música original de Pantelis Palamidis. Un elenco…
Oct. 1 — Parallel Stories: Richard Rodriguez in Conversation at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Sunday, October 1, 2:30 pm Parallel Stories: Richard Rodriguez in Conversation Timed to coincide with the Getty initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, the far-reaching and ambitious consideration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles taking place…
Oct. 2 — The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island: Premiere Film Screening and Panelist Discussion at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
SANTA BARBARA — The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island, a documentary based on the classic novel Island of the Blue Dolphins by author Scott O’Dell, is set to premiere at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History on Monday, October…
Oct. 4 — Senior Expo of Santa Barbara Not Just for Seniors
29TH ANNUAL SENIOR EXPO TO DRAW 1,000 SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS Free Health Screenings, Raffle & Door Prizes, 120 Exhibits SANTA BARBARA — Seniors and caregivers looking for one central place to get information about products and services pertaining to their needs will…
Oct. 4 — ArtWalk Ventura Collectors Reception at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will host the third annual ArtWalk Collectors Reception for the 2017 ArtWalk Ventura, Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 6 – 8 p.m. The ArtWalk Collectors Reception is a preview of juried works by 2017…
Oct. 5 — Curated Cocktails to be held at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Join us for happy hour at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara with signature cocktails, hands-on art activities, special DJ sets, and free admission to the exhibition Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art from 1960 – Present.…
Oct. 5 — OC LIVE to present ‘Comedy on Campus: Standup from L.A.’s Best Comedians
OXNARD — OC LIVE to present Stand-Up Comedy on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 in the Oxnard College Performing Arts building. We have five incredible, famous, working comedians. It is the same show you would see in Downtown Los Angeles at…
Ongoing — Mental Wellness Center Offers Free Spanish Speaking Support Group
SANTA BARBARA — One in five adults in America experiences a mental illness. There is no shame in asking for help. If you or someone in your family is struggling with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health disorder, know…
Registration has begun for English as a Second Language — Basic English class at Oxnard College
OXNARD — Registration begins July 17 for “English as a Second Language — Basic English” class at Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Free books, free tutoring available. Classes begin Aug. 14. For more information, please contact us at 805-678-5907…
Sept. 1 — Opening reception for ‘Icons and Archetypes at Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — A new series of large-scale oil paintings by Ojai-based artist, Tom Hardcastle, explores the artist’s perspective of popular cultural icons and exploitative archetypes that have come to represent more than their own personal identity and in some cases,…
Sept. 1 — ‘¡Ay Chihuahua, A Mariachi Musical!’ performance at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center
VENTURA — “¡Ay Chihuahua, A Mariachi Musical!,” A benefit performance for the Ventura College Foundation, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, Ventura College Performing Arts Center. The foundation offers more than $300,000 per year in scholarships to Ventura College Students. Sponsored by…
Through Sept. 3 — Join us for Fairy Tales in the Park at Channel Islands Harbor
Channel Islands Harbor presents Gypsies in a Trunk, the all-volunteer troupe of actors who perform free fairy tales for the young and the young at heart at the north end of Harbor View Park located south of Marine Emporium Landing…
Continuing: Summer of Love 50th Anniversary exhibits at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — Summer of Love 50th Anniversary exhibits continues at the at the Museum of Ventura County. Experience the significance of the times through the community-based Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out pop-up exhibit featuring memorabilia from across Ventura County, including a…
Carnegie Art Museum update for July 30
These art exploration classes help kids explore the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and everything in between. In each session, students are introduced to one or two building blocks and a different technique…
Early bird pricing deadline approaching for United Way of Ventura County Spirit Awards Gala
VENTURA COUNTY — The early bird pricing deadline is approaching for United Way of Ventura County Spirit Awards Gala on Saturday, Aug. 26. Early bird tickets have been extended until July 31 at $175. Tickets are $200 after that date.…
VCCCD and Santa Paula Unified School District Enter Dual Enrollment Partnership Agreement
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) and the Santa Paula Unified School District (SPUSD) established a College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) partnership agreement under the regulations of Assembly Bill 288 (AB 288). Effective Jan. 1, 2016, AB…
Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center Merges with Family Service Agency
Hires Deputy Executive Director, Combines Board of Directors SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — The Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center (SMVYFC) and Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County have merged to form one countywide organization that will provide mental…
Museum of Ventura County: A message from the Interim Executive Director
With deep gratitude to our community, I’m delighted to report to you that (July 25) the Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a one-time contribution of $125,000 to help fund the Museum of Ventura County’s reorganization plan to stem a five-year…
United Way of Santa Barbara County Fun in the Sun Campers Pull for Olympic Glory
300+ Fun in the Sun Kids Competed in Team-Building Games at El Camino Elementary SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — More than 300 students from United Way of Santa Barbara County’s six-week Fun in the Sun (FITS) camp competed in the summer program’s…
County of San Luis Obispo Announces $5M Settlement Over Jail Inmate Death
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The County of San Luis Obispo has agreed to pay the family of Andrew Holland a $5 million settlement after his death at County Jail in January. “Andrew Holland’s death at County Jail was a tragedy that…
Downtown Ventura Farmers’ Market to Close During the Ventura County Fair Parade
VENTURA — The Downtown Ventura Farmers’ Market will close during the Ventura County Fair Parade on Saturday, August 5 and will reopen again the following Saturday, August 12. The Downtown Ventura Saturday Farmers’ Market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon…
Boys & Girls Clubs Honor Staff and Board Members at Annual Event
VENTURA COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme installed its 63rd Board of Directors and honored staff and board members at its annual installation and staff appreciation dinner at the Martin V. Smith Clubhouse…
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing to Establish Onsite Learning Centers at Two New Affordable Housing Projects with $60,000 Grant from the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) will establish onsite learning centers at two of its new affordable housing projects with help from a recent $60,000 grant awarded by the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara. PSHH creates affordable housing, educational, health…
Ventura’s bicycle gateway to get ocean-friendly makeover
VENTURA — A high-profile section along the Ventura River bike path will soon become Ventura’s newest ocean-friendly garden. The Ventura Hillsides Conservancy (VHC) and the Ocean Friendly Gardens team of the Ventura County Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation have teamed up to re-landscape and reinvigorate land at…
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau update for Aug. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter How to have a perfect day at the Ventura County Fair!Want to avoid at least one long line? We recommend that you… Buy your tickets ahead of time! You can buy both ride and…
Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art update for Aug 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS Curated Cocktails: Summer Nights with KCRW Thursday, August 3, 7 – 9 pm MCASB Upper Arts Terrace Enjoy the beauty of warm summer nights, art, and music with a live set…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Aug. 2
DEPARTMENT NEWS 2017 FALL / WINTER REC GUIDE The 2017 Fall/Winter Issue of our Recreation Guide will be available soon. This guide covers programming from September 2017 through January 2018. A digital version is currently available online…
SBCC International Business Among First to be Recognized for Advancing Student Social Mobility & Economic Outcomes
SBCC students increase earnings after participating in International Business and Trade program SANTA BARBARA – Santa Barbara City College’s International Business program earned Strong Workforce Stars recognition in the Global Trade and Logistics sector for its International Business program because students…
SBCC EOPS Summer Bridge Program Graduation on Aug. 3
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College’s Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) will hold a graduation ceremony for over 125 students who have completed the Running Start, SPARC and Transition Programs. The SBCC EOPS Summer Bridge Graduation will be held on…
Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Shares a Perspective on the Effects of the Drought
VENTURA COUNTY – The California drought has taken a toll on cities and individuals and especially those in farming. Farmers with the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association share their perspective on the long-lasting drought. Greg Mitchell with Blue Ridge Honey…
SBCC Message from the President — July 2017
Message from the President – July 2017 In the early years, California’s community colleges were very much local community schools. The students were from local neighborhoods; the funding was from local sources; and the trustees, administrators, faculty, and…
Carnegie Art Museum update for July 24
OXNARD — The Carnegie will be open regular hours Saturday July 29th and CLOSED Sunday, July 30th. Visitors to the Downtown area should expect traffic and parking congestion. Click here to learn more about the Oxnard Salsa Festival! FARMERS MARKET ART BOOTH…
Oxnard Salsa Festival ready for Spicy weekend (July 29-30)
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter Food Vendors at the Festival Alex Fruit and Nut Ann’s Bakery Barrett’s Lemonade BG’s Cafe Bizuri Ice Cream Cabo Seafood Grill & Cantina California Best Kettle Corn Del Real Foods Double Dippin…
Dr. Rodolfo F. Acuña publishes new book: ‘Assault on Mexican American Collective Memory 2010-2015: Swimming With Sharks’
Dr. Rodolfo F. Acuña, author of the classic “Occupied America,” has published his latest book: “Assault on Mexican American Collective Memory 2010-2015: Swimming With Sharks.” This book uses a micro-narrative structure to explore the assault on the collective memory of Mexican…
Registration Now Open for Fall Classes at SBCC School of Extended Learning including classes through the Center for Lifelong Learning
This fall, the School of Extended Learning offers more than 800 classes, including many Center for Lifelong Learning classes! SANTA BARBARA — Trace the footsteps of the “Kings of Swing,” perfect your tandoori chicken recipe and discover your new passion…
Bilingual commentary: Goodbye to a Poet
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local 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. By David Magallanes /…
CSU Trustees approve next phase of University Glen on CSUCI campus
CAMARILLO — The CSU Board of Trustees has given final approval to the next phase of the CI 2025 Vision Plan during the CSU Board of Trustees meeting held this week, giving a green light to development of 32 acres of…
Museum of Ventura County — Your Support Makes a Difference
As you may have read recently in the Ventura County Star or Pacific Coast Business Times, the Museum of Ventura County is at a critical financial crossroads. We must secure significant financial support if we are to continue operations and…
CenCal Health Welcomes Nicole Bennett as Community Outreach Coordinator
SANTA BARBARA / SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES — CenCal Health is pleased to announce Nicole Bennett as its new Community Outreach Coordinator, covering both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. Bennett will be based in the San Luis Obispo CenCal…