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Gold Coast Health Plan Launches Grantmaking Program
Medi-Cal Plan Introduces Community Health Investment Program to Address Social Determinants of Health CAMARILLO — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) announced the launch of its Community Health Investment program that awards monetary grants to locally qualified organizations that are addressing social…
CSUCI Business & Technology Partnership scholars come from diverse backgrounds
CAMARILLO — The five CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) students receiving scholarships at the Business & Technology Partnership (B&TP) Leadership dinner took different pathways to the University, but all have one thing in common: sincere gratitude for this gift. “This really lifts a…
Spring Into Easter With Centerpoint Mall Shopping And Dining
OXNARD — Spring into Easter with Centerpoint Mall shopping and dining at the more than 49 retail, specialty, entertainment and restaurants ranging from apparel and jewelry to candy and gift cards, among others. Centerpoint Mall is the popular holiday spot…
A Protein-Packed PODS® Container Fights Hunger in Ventura County on April 20
VENTURA COUNTY — On April 20th, PODS is hosting a “Peanut Butter Drive” to pack a PODS container full of the protein-rich kitchen staples and help end hunger in Ventura County. The moving and storage leader is partnering with KVTA…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County: Jersey Mike’s Subs & Vince Ferragamo are taking a swing to make a BIG impact!
VENTURA COUNTY — Watching Vince Ferragamo and Dan Burrell joke with one another like longtime friends at the Jersey Mike’s Subs in Westlake Village, you would never expect that the two gentlemen had only met a few hours earlier that same…
Final Week of ‘Mexican Snapshots’ at the Santa Paula Art Museum
“Untitled” by Kenneth Forbes, 1936, photograph, Collection of John Nichols Gallery The 1936 Mexican Snapshot Mystery closes June 11. Don’t miss your chance to learn the story and significance behind this mysterious collection of snapshots! More Information
Bilingual commentary: The Other Side of the Wall
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United Way of Ventura County — We Champion the Underserved
Click here for the latest newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Do you believe that a local, autonomous United Way in Ventura County is as vital today as it was when it was founded in 1945? Let me share with…
Assemblymember Irwin’s Statement on the Governor’s Transportation Infrastructure Bill
By Jacqui Irwin • Assemblymember SACRAMENTO — “I’ve never before voted for a tax increase as an elected official. Unfortunately, the current state of our streets and roads is unacceptable. The longer we wait to address this problem, the more…
American Heart Association Hosts and Evening of “Pinot and Purses” to Raise Funds to Fight Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
SANTA BARBARA – Pinot and purses – two of a girl’s best friends were combined for a fun, filled philanthropic evening benefitting the American Heart Association’s fight to end heart disease in woman. “Pinot and Purses” took place on April 4,…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Accepting Registrations for the 2017 Spring Sports Leagues
AGOURA HILLS — The community is invited to register for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s Spring 2017 coed Jr. NBA Basketball League and Sunday Soccer League through April 17. The Sports Leagues are open to ages 3-12.…
Volunteers needed for Oxnard Salsa Festival (July 29-30)
Volunteers Needed! A fun, educational and interactive volunteer opportunity. Enjoy a behind the scenes look at how the festival operates while you experience salsa bands, hot dancers, and spicy foods. Volunteers serve fun, four-hour shifts and receive a t-shirt, free drink…
UCSB: ‘Promoting the Educational Success of Children and Youth Learning English: Promising Futures’
By the Gevirtz School — Graduate School of Education at UCSB Richard Durán of UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz School was a member of the committee that conducted the study and wrote the report titled Promoting the Educational Success of Children…
Hasta el 27 de mayo — Teatro de las Américas y Oxnard College presentan ‘Los encantos del relajo’
Qué: “LOS ENCANTOS DEL RELAJO” Quién: Teatro de las Américas y Oxnard College presentan la comedia de Norma Román Calvo, Los encantos del relajo, dirigida por Robert Sánchez Cuándo: Del 12 de mayo al 27 de mayo viernes y sábado, 12, 13,…
May 24 — United Way of Santa Barbara County Hosts 94th Annual Awards Celebration
Awards Honor Outstanding Efforts of Individuals and Organizations in the Santa Barbara Community SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) will honor the outstanding organizations and individuals who make possible United Way’s community programs and activities at its…
Register now for the May 26 ‘2017 Indigenous Knowledge Conference’ in Oxnard
OXNARD — Register now for the the “2017 Indigenous Knowledge Conference” at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Join us in learning more about Ventura County’s 20,000 indigenous Mexican immigrants, their lives, and how to build partnerships with…
May 13 — Let’s Have a Ball at the 17th Annual Santa Barbara Heart Ball at the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club
Winners to be Recognized from Student Art Contest Hosted by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation SANTA BARBARA — The 17th annual Santa Barbara Heart Ball – a fundraiser supporting the American Heart Association – is set for Saturday, May…
May 13 — Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform Spring Pops Concert
SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform a Spring Pops Concert on Saturday evening, May 13th, 2017 at 7:30 PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of musical selections including: The Star Spangled Banner, Flourish for Wind…
May 16 — Death and Cupcakes
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara welcomes you to join a discussion about death and the celebration of life in a comfortable and welcoming setting. This gathering is a group-directed discussion of end-of-life issues; not a support group or…
Hasta el 27 de mayo — Los encantos del relajo
Qué LOS ENCANTOS DEL RELAJO Quién Teatro de las Américas y Oxnard College presentan la comedia de Norma Román Calvo, Los encantos del relajo, dirigida por Robert Sánchez Cuándo Del 12 de mayo al 28 de mayo • viernes y…
El Concilio Family Services presents 28th Annual Latino Leadership Awards on May 5
OXNARD — A college registrar, a high school senior, a superintendent, a bank executive, an educational counselor, an associate programs director, a surgeon, and a chief probation officer will be recognized when El Concilio Family Services presents its 28th annual…
May 5 — Celebrate International Day of the Midwife
Supporting good health & well-being for women and children SANTA BARBARA — The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3, Good Health and Well-Being, highlights midwives as crucial to reducing childhood mortality and improving maternal health, especially in developing regions and remote…
May 6 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County and Ventura College Holding Forum on Climate Change
VENTURA — League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization, is joining with Ventura College in sponsoring a public forum on climate change – Climate Change is Here to Stay…So What’s Next? The Forum is scheduled…
Through May 6 — Studio Channel Islands Blackboard Gallery to present ‘California Fibers: Time’
CAMARILLO — The Studio Channel Islands Blackboard Gallery is pleased to present California Fibers: Time from April 1 – May 6, 2017, with an opening reception on April 1st from 4-6 PM. California Fibers:Time features the work of seventeen members of…
May 7 — Celebrate 130 Years of Service to Shelter Animals and the Community at Open House
Join the Party! $5 Vaccinations, Magic Show, Face Painting, Adoptable Animals SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Humane Society invites the entire community to a Birthday Party to celebrate their 130th Anniversary. The special celebration will take place during the Santa…
May 8 — National Expert and Author to Present Mind & Supermind Lecture
SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning welcomes Richard Tarnas, Ph.D. to discuss Humanity’s Rite of Passage SANTA BARBARA — SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning (the CLL) welcomes depth psychologist Richard Tarnas, Ph.D., to present the next CLL Mind & Supermind lecture, “Humanity’s…
May 26 — ‘2017 Indigenous Knowledge Conference’ to be held at Oxnard College
OXNARD — The Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) and Centro Binacional para el Desarollo Indígena Oaxaqueño (CBDIO) will host their fifth annual “Indigenous Knowledge Conference” on Friday, May 26th at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center from 9 am -4 pm. Our…
“Solarthon” Block Party on May 20 Will Install Solar Power Systems on Six Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Homes in Atascadero
ATASCADERO — On Saturday, May 20, a group of volunteers, job trainees, community leaders, and residents will install no-cost rooftop solar panel systems on six homes of the Peoples’ Self Help Housing Atascadero Triangle neighborhood as part of the Solarthon Block…
May 12-14 — SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning to Host 10th Annual Nonviolent Communication Conference
SANTA BARBARA — SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning (the CLL) is offering a workshop of special interest to Santa Barbara’s unique nonprofit and philanthropic community May 12-14 . The CLL will host the 10th Annual Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Conference at…
May 18 — Women United to host first annual luncheon
CAMARILLO — Women United to host first annual luncheon on Thursday, May 18 at the California Lutheran University Lundring Event Center. Click on media release for more information.
June 12 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Invite the Community to ‘Swing into Action’ at the 8th Annual Golf Classic
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Golfers are invited to participate in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s 8th Annual Golf Classic while helping raise funds for local youth on Monday, June 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the…
Through May 3 — Oxnard College Literature, Arts & Lecture Series presents 2017 Spring Series
The Oxnard College Literature, Arts & Lecture Series will begin its 2017 Spring Series on February 22nd featuring filmmaker and entertainer Byron Motley presenting, “The Negro Baseball Leagues, in celebration of African American History Month. Other events include: “Moctezuma’s Mexico:…
Through May 13 — Studio Channel Islands Blackboard Gallery to present pop-up exhibit Social Fiction
CAMARILLO — The Studio Channel Islands Blackboard Gallery is pleased to present pop-up exhibit Social Fiction from through May 13, 2017, with an opening reception on May 11th from 7-9 PM. Social fiction features an installation from Kevin Hallagan, a Los Angeles…
May 13 — Premier Mariachi Ensemble to Headline Girls Inc. Carpinteria’s Mariachi Encuentro Fundraiser
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with its ninth annual Mariachi Encuentro event, an evening filled with authentic Mexican food, music, and culture on Saturday, May 13th at the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria campus, 5315…
June 3 — Museum of Ventura County presents the T.A.M.I. Show
VENTURA — Please join veteran film and television producer Steve Binder as he introduces the 1964 “T.A.M.I. Show,” the first concert movie in the rock era from 7:00-9:00 pm. on Saturday June 3 at the Museum Pavilion, 100 Main Street,…
May 26-28 — Studio Channel Islands to present ‘Arts Alive Festival’
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands’ is delighted to present the 4th Arts Alive Festival; a free to attend family-friendly festival in the heart of Old Town Camarillo. Arts Alive will include over 100 artists presenting pop up exhibitions and free…
June 11 — Museum of Ventura County hosts La Vida Local: Leadership Perspectives
VENTURA — Join us for the next Museum of Ventura County’s discussion series, La Vida Local—Leadership Perspectives, featuring moderated conversations with Ventura County leaders sharing their vision for the future. This event takes place 1–2:30 p.m., June 11, at the…
Through June 11 — The 1936 Mexican Snapshot Mystery at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Vintage Photograph Exhibition Will Ask Museum Visitors to Play the Role of Detective SANTA PAULA – The…
June 4 — Mehta at the Museum: the story of American Classical Music
VENTURA — Join us for Mehta at the Museum: the story of American Classical Music. A collaboration between the Ventura Music Festival and the Museum of Ventura County featuring Ventura Music Festival’s spellbinding artistic director, Nuvi Mehta, 3–4 p.m., June…
June 4 — Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — Join us from 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. on June 4—our Free First Sunday—to commemorate the approach of summer at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 Main Street, Ventura. The summer solstice is recognized through holidays, festivals and rituals…
June 2 — Is it Art? The Museum of Ventura County presents “Manipulations” June 2
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County presents “Manipulations,” the profoundly introspective and symbolic work of sculptor Bob Privitt during its summer season opening reception, 6–8 p.m., June 2. The Museum is located at 100 Main Street, Ventura. Admission is…
June 3 – 27th Annual Horse Show & Tack Sale to Showcase Local Riders’ Equitation Skills
SANTA BARBARA – Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center will host its 27th Annual Student Horse Show & Tack Sale showcasing riders of all ages and capabilities on Saturday, June 3 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at their riding facilities, located at 4420…
May 29 — Memorial Day Ceremony at the Santa Barbara Cemetery
SANTA BARBARA — This Memorial Day, join the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) at the Santa Barbara Cemetery as we remember those who gave the greatest sacrifice for our country. The ceremony will include a patriotic program featuring the Santa…
June 7 — Community Choice Energy Forum
June 7 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Santa Barbara Public Library – Faulkner Gallery Join us to learn more about Community Choice Energy, a method to get cleaner electricity to local homes and businesses and provide greater local control over how that…
May 17 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present ‘The Most Mad Seas: Tales of Sail from Cape Horn and the Southern Ocean’
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is pleased to present, “The Most Mad Seas: Tales of Sail from Cape Horn and the Southern Ocean”, a lecture to be held on May 17 with local historian and author, Glenn Hening. The…
Through April 30 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán from Guadalajara in free concerts, workshops
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! proudly presents Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán from Guadalajara, Mexico. The group of eleven women offer three free family concerts showcasing their traditional sound at Isla Vista School, Friday, April 28, at 7 pm;…
April 30 — Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán to perform at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
SANTA BARBARA — Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30 the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. In just ten years, Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico have established their…
Through April 30 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present 26th Annual High School Art Exhibition
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will be exhibiting art work from students of the Oxnard Union High School District from April 3 – April 30, 2017. On Thursday, April 6 from 5-7pm, a reception and awards ceremony will…
April 28 — Los Angeles consuls general from Canada and Mexico to speak about NAFTA at CSUCI
CAMARILLO — Consuls General to Canada and Mexico will give their perspectives on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) during an upcoming presentation at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). The public is invited to “NAFTA’s Economic Progress 2017” from 10 a.m. to 3…