Monica Merryman brings breadth of experience and passion for the non-profit sector SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, concluded a thorough and extensive…
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Limón Issues Statement on Alamo and Whittier Fires in Santa Barbara County
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) issues the following statement regarding the State of Emergency Declaration from Brown Governor for the County of Santa Barbara due to the effects of the Alamo and Whittier Fires.? I commend Santa Barbara and…
Upcoming events at the Carnegie Art Museum
The class will focus on learning about the Zapotec weaving history, design elements and weaving process. Students will work on a hand loom to create a small weaving using plant and insect dyed yarn by master dyer Juana Gutierrez. Student’s…
Dancing With Our Community Stars VOTE TODAY!
Community leaders will dance for the greater good during the 2017 Dancing with our Community Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fundraiser taking place Sunday, July 30th at 1pm. The 2017 line-up will take to the dance floor to raise much-needed funds…
Bilingual commentary: Men and Mermaids
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 /…
National Science Foundation awards CSUCI grant to cultivate math teachers
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) graduate and undergraduate students who would like to teach high school math will soon be able to apply for $10,000 scholarships, thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF recently awarded CSUCI…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Launches Shining Light Society to Recognize Top Supporters
SANTA BARBARA — To recognize their generous key supporters, on June 17, Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) launched the Shining Light Society. It is open to people who have donated $1,000 or more over the past few years or who have…
USDA Deputy Administrator Celebrates National Homeownership Month at Peoples’ Self-Help Housing VIP Volunteer Day
SAN MIGUEL — To Celebrate National Home Ownership Month, Joyce Allen, Deputy Administrator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Single Family Housing loan and grant programs joined Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s (PSHH) on their VIP Volunteer Day held June 21…
State Sen. Jackson’s Bill Authored in Response to Trump’s Executive Order on Offshore Oil Drilling Passes Key Assembly Committee
SACRAMENTO – In response to President Trump’s recent executive order opening the door to expanded offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters off the California coast, a bill by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to prohibit new pipelines or other…
Assemblymember Irwin Honors Roberto S. Juarez as Veteran of the Year
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) honored Roberto S. Juarez as the 2017 Veteran of the Year. Roberto will be recognized at a reception at the Assemblymember’s district office in Camarillo on Friday, July 7. “During this Independence Day week, it’s…
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation Welcomes Gen. William J. Begert as New Board Member
SANTA BARBARA — Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) welcomes Gen. William J. Begert to the Board of Directors. Begert bring years of experience in the United States Air Force to the board. Begert graduated from the United States Air Force Academy…
Bilingual commentary: Open Season on Women
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 /…
RISE Launches Public Awareness Campaign
New resources help make the connection between health and relationships SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — RISE is proud to announce the launch of its latest public awareness campaign focused on the relationship between health and experiences of sexual assault/abuse and intimate partner…
Aspiring engineers in CSUCI’s Summer Bridge program to test the strength of their spaghetti bridges
CAMARILLO — After a month of study on various aspects of engineering design, physics and teamwork, 40 aspiring engineers from Hueneme High School will test their skills by building a bridge out of dry spaghetti, then seeing how much weight it…
Volunteers Beautify Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Property in Los Osos During NeighborWorks Week
LOS OSOS — In recognition of NeighborWorks Week, held June 3-10, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) hosted a community service day on June 9 at South Bay Apartments in Los Osos. It was one of more than 200 events nationwide that gathered…
EDC-VC Business Line: President’s Message
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Bruce Stenslie It’s good news that increasingly we’re seeing national media and politicos as well as corporate leaders championing the value and return on investment for early child education. Consider, for example,…
Bilingual report: Through Aug. 4 — Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundations presents Summer Camps
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundations will present Summer Camps through Aug. 4. The Music & Dance camp will be held through Aug. 4. Early enrollment starts now through May 31 at $115 per student, with the cost…
5 y 6 de agosto — Consulado Móvil in San Luis Obispo
Estimados (as) amigos (as) El Consulado de México en Oxnard les comparte la siguiente información que podría ser de su interés: El día sábado 05 y domingo 06 de agosto de 2017 tendremos un Consulado Móvil en la ciudad de San Luis obispo, California. Estaremos de 8:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.…
Aug. 5 — Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) to present annual ‘Night in Oaxaca’
OXNARD — The Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) invites the Ventura County community to join in our seventh annual “Night in Oaxaca” celebration on August 5th from 6-9 pm at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. With trilingual interpretation into Spanish, English…
Through Aug. 6 — Museum of Ventura County presents ‘The Secret Paintings,’ the works of local artist Michael Pearce
VENTURA COUNTY — The Museum of Ventura County has launched its summer season with the exhibit “The Secret Paintings,” the works of local artist Michael Pearce, 6-8 p.m., June 2, at the Museum, 100 Main Street, Ventura. For this exhibit, Pearce has…
Aug. 10 — Live Painting Demonstration by Ojai Artist Dan Schultz to be held at Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — Among the more unique opportunities offered by the Santa Paula Art Museum are those in which visitors can sit back, relax, and watch a talented artist at work! On Thursday, August 10, artist Dan Schultz will perform a…
Aug. 10 — Legendary drummer, Fito de la Parra, is speaker at Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — Legendary drummer, Fito de la Parra, from the band Canned Heat, is the guest speaker for this month’s “Speaking Of” lecture series, 7–9 p.m., August 10, with de la Parra sharing highlights from his life in rock ‘n…
Aug. 12 — Child Hope Services and Foster VC Kids invite community members to an inspirational and informative Foster Care Summit
VENTURA COUNTY — Child Hope Services and Foster VC Kids will host a Foster Care Summit, August 12, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Reality Ventura Church, 1954 Goodyear Avenue, Ventura, 93003. The Foster Care Summit is free and community…
Aug. 12 — Bilingual report: Third Annual K-12 Resource Fair to be held at Oxnard PAL Gym
OXNARD — Join Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, in collaboration with the Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) and Ventura County Public Health, a department of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, for the Third Annual K-12 Resource Fair to be held from 10…
Aug. 12 — SBA to present ‘Boots to Business Reboot’ training
PRESENTED BY: Are you a veteran that either owns a business or is thinking of starting one? Statistics show that veterans are the most successful group when it comes to entrepreneurship. Why? Because veterans have the character, discipline and skills needed…
Through Aug. 13 — Ventura County Fair now open
VENTURA —The 142nd Ventura County Fair, “Rooted in Tradition” continues through Aug. 13. We look forward to making lasting memories with you, your friends and your family. (Haga clic aquí para obtener información en español) The Ventura County Fair began in…
Aug. 17 — Third Thursday Studio: Sun Catcher
SANTA BARBARA — Pick, fuse, and design! Embrace the Santa Barbara sunshine by creating a sparkling sun catcher out of colored stained glass and make colors dance in the light! Chelsea Brewer from Brewer & Marr Glassworks will be on…
Aug. 17 — Special screening of “Born Into This” at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — Ventura County Poet Laureate, Phil Taggart, will perform readings from the works of writer Charles Bukowski, at a special showing of “Born Into This,” the documentary chronicling the life of Bukowski. The reading begins at 6:30, with screening…
Aug. 19 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present 3rd Annual Chowder Tasting and Competition
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will present the 3rd Annual Chowder Tasting and Competition from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. Local Area Restaurants and Wineries and Firestone Walker Brewery provide: Free Chowder Samples, Free…
Aug. 19 — Trailblazing Women in Law to be Honored
VENTURA COUNTY — Judges Colleen Toy White and Michele Castillo will be honored by Ventura County Women’s Political Council at the annual VCWPC Garden Party on Saturday, August 19, 2017, 1 to 4 pm, in the President’s Courtyard at California…
Aug. 19 — Ventura County Genealogical Society to hold a Free Family History Presentation
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Genealogical Society will hold a Free Family History Presentation on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.: VCGS DNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETING Join us for discussion on…
Aug. 19 — VCWPC Garden Party to honor Judge Michele Castillo, Judge Toy White
CAMARILLO —The Ventura County Women’s Political Council’s VCWPC Garden Party will celebrate “Trailblazing Women in Law” by honoring Judge Michele Castillo and Judge Toy White from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the President’s Courtyard at CSU Channel Islands.…
Aug. 20 — Studio Channel Islands hosts KidSTREAM-sponsored Solar Eclipse Event
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center will host SUNday SOLebration, a free kid-friendly solar eclipse celebration sponsored by KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum committed to bringing hands-on STEM learning to the Ventura County community, 1–3 p.m., Aug. 20, at…
Aug. 20 — CAUSE Action Fund to honor Ed & Susan Lacey with Corazón Award
SOMIS — The CAUSE Action Fund to honor Ed & Susan Lacey with the Corazón Award from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 at Rancho Las Posas, 4192 Bradley Road, Somis. CAUSE cordially invites the public to “An Afternoon of…
Through Aug. 20 — Carnegie Art Museum Announces Summer Exhibition
OXNARD — Contemporary approaches in SoCal Art using the medium of water color are showcased in Soluble Power on display at the Carnegie Art Museum from June 11- August 20, 2017. It features the art of Gary Brewer of Los Angeles, Gail Faulkner…
Aug. 21 — Gain Hands-on Business Skills through SBCC Scheinfeld Center Entrepreneurship Courses, Now Enrolling
Registration now open, classes begin August 21 SANTA BARBARA — This fall, aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners enrolled at Santa Barbara City College can jump into the role and reality of business operations in our global economy through SBCC Scheinfeld Center…
Aug. 21 — Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History hosts a solar eclipse viewing party
SANTA BARBARA — Day will turn into night when a rare celestial event takes over the sky later this month. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History invites families to “Experience the Eclipse,” a solar eclipse viewing on Monday, August…
Aug. 23 — El Centrito Family Learning Centers to hold Executive Director Meet & Greet / Open House
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers will hold an Executive Director Meet & Greet / Open House at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 450 S. K St., Room 111, Oxnard. Learn all about El Centrito Family Learning Centers Programs…
Aug. 24 — Express yourself! Learn to sing and play the recorder, study music of the ‘60s
SANTA BARBARA — Can’t help singing along with the radio during the morning commute or tapping along to the beat? Channel that energy into a new hobby by taking a tuition-free class at the SBCC School of Extended Learning focusing…
Aug. 24 — Museum of Ventura County to present ‘Crimes of the Century: A Decade by Decade Look at Ten of America’s Most Sensational Crimes’
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will present “The Crime of the Century: An Inside Look at the Manson Murders” with journalist Ivor Davis, from 7–9 p.m Thursday, Aug. 24 at 100 Main St,, Ventura, Davis visited the Manson family at the…
Aug. 24 — Bilingual report: Farmworker Fair in August– Feria Campesina en Agosto
OXNARD — FARMWORKERS! . . . JOIN US FOR THE FARMWORKER FAIR – FERIA CAMPESINA ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, FROM 1 P.M. TO 4 P.M. AT THE AMERICA’S JOB CENTER OF CALIFORNIA, 2901 NORTH VENTURA ROAD IN OXNARD. DON’T MISS THE…
Aug. 25 — Master the written word! Discover what it takes to get your fiction published and study short stories
SANTA BARBARA — Intriguing characters, a good story line and a compelling narrative voice are among the characteristics of effective, publishable fiction. With more than 30 years of experience at the executive editor level for a variety of publishers, SBCC…
Aug. 25 — California Welcome Center in Oxnard and REI Team up to offer Photography Class
OXNARD – For all those locals and visitors interested in learning all about the latest trends in mobile photography, the California Welcome Center (CWC) located at the Collection Shopping Center in Oxnard is teaming up with REI to offer a…
26 de agosto — Invitación a la conferencia ‘Planificando un mejor futuro financiero’
OXNARD — Invitación a la conferencia “Planificando un mejor futuro financiero,” 26 de agosto, 2017, 2pm a 4pm, Consulado de Mexico, 3151 W. Fifth St., Oxnard.
Through Aug. 26 — Channel Islands Harbor Presents Concerts by the Sea – summertime lineup for free concert series
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor is holding its Concerts by the Sea each Saturday from July 1– Aug. 26. The free summer concert series will be from 4-6 p.m. at Peninsula Park, 3401 Peninsula Road, Oxnard at Channel Islands Harbor,…
Aug. 26 — Moorpark College Golden Gala, Celebrating 50 Years of Student Success
MOORPARK — This year marks the 50-year anniversary of Moorpark College and we invite you to join us for the Moorpark College Golden Gala, Saturday, August 26, at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. Hosted by the Moorpark College…
Aug. 26 — Getty conservator who restores paintings from the masters to speak at Camarillo Library
CAMARILLO — Paul Getty Museum Associate Conservator Devi Ormond revives famous works of art hidden behind layers of dirt and discolored varnish hundreds of years old. Sometimes it takes days, sometimes years, depending on the painting. “When conservators clean a painting,…
Aug. 27 — Ventura County Reproductive Rights Network to present Annual Write for Your Rights event
VENTURA — The Ventura County Reproductive Rights Network is hosting its signature Write For Your Rights event to bring together our community’s collective voice during a time when threats to reproductive rights are at an all time high. Attempts to block…
Aug. 28 — El Concilio Family Services to present the ‘Dr. Raymond F. Lopez, Jr. Golf Classic’
CAMARILLO — El Concilio Family Services will present the “Dr. Raymond F. Lopez, Jr. Golf Classic” Monday, Aug. 28at Spanish Hills Country Club. Golf entry fee is $200. Check in at 9:30 a.m., with Shotgun Start at 11 a.m. Online registration…
Through Aug. 31 — The Collection at RiverPark sets the stage for jam-packed summer entertainment with ‘Rock the Collection’ concert series
OXNARD — The Collection at RiverPark invites guests to rock out all summer long at its annual Rock the Collection concert series. Back by popular demand, the beloved seasonal event will run for nine consecutive Thursdays at 6 p.m. through Aug.…