by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Ross Stores Benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley
In-store giving campaign to provide funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) THOUSAND OAKS — Every year, nearly four million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs. To show their continued support in preparing today’s…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on SMHS bilingual yearbook featured in a national magazine
SANTA MARIA — The SMHS bilingual yearbook made so much of an impact for students and families with diverse ethnic backgrounds, it was recently featured in a national magazine by Walsworth Publishing, one of the top four yearbook printers in America.…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Santa Barbara Museum of Art — It’s Going to Be a Super Weekend…
Put on your party hat (or make your own!) during the Museum’s 10th Birthday Bash on Saturday, February 1, 2020. MORE INFO / PURCHASE TICKETS Weave together Valentine’s Day gifts and collaborate on a community artwork during Free Family Day…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on RHS Film Students and the Central Coast Film Society’s Student Film Competition
SANTA MARIA — Films created by Righetti High School artists, using both traditional and state-of-the-art digital technology, were recently shown at the Central Coast Film Society’s Student Film Competition in San Luis Obispo. Nine of the 17 films in the festival…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on CSUCI seeks volunteers willing to surf for science
CAMARILLO — Will surf for science. If that describes you, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has just the project for you and your surfboard (bodysurfers also welcome). Assistant Professor of Environmental Science & Resource Management, Dan Reineman, Ph.D., and two of his…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Marjorie Luke Theatre — Get In The Loop at The Luke!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter See Noah benShea February 11th, 2020 at 7:30pm at The Marjorie Luke Theatre. Donate Now! With gratitude, we acknowledge the individual donors who have given in the last few months! Ellen Anderson Anonymous George…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on DHS Robotics Teams: An Evening with Industry and Big Wins During Competition
SANTA MARIA — Delta High School’s first girl’s robotics team shined during the “Evening with Industry” at the Madonna Expo Center in San Luis Obispo on Thursday night. The young women and their coach Jeff Cooper, who were guests of honor…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on SMHS Artists Transform 250 feet of Plywood Construction Wall
SANTA MARIA — SMHS art students are creating murals to transform more than 250-feet of plywood walls surrounding the construction of the new 50 classroom/administration building. The colorful murals will highlight different cultures. So far, there is a Chinese New…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Employees Continue to Strive Further in Helping Community
Ventura County Real Estate Services Employees Recognized inInternational Right of Way Association VENTURA COUNTY — Three employees from Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Real Estate Services (RES) have been recognized by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) for their commitment…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual commentary: A Pilgrimage to the Library
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. David Magallanes By David…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Guest commentary: When a country is perpetually at war and it views everyone as perpetual enemies
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes 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 Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor The…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Museum of Ventura County — Why Does History, Culture & Art Matter?
Will you please help us by sharing your thoughts about how the Museum of Ventura County, and museums broadly, engage you? Please take our survey today. Why this survey? We at the Museum of Ventura County care deeply about making…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual report: Oxnard Wastewater Plant to conduct required odor control maintenance
OXNARD — The Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant (OWTP) will be conducting required maintenance on the odor control system at the OWTP headworks facility building beginning February 3, 2020. The work will require a temporary shutdown of the odor control system…
SB 873 outlaws gender-based pricing for products SACRAMENTO – Charging more for a pink children’s helmet over a blue one could be outlawed under legislation introduced by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara) on Jan. 22. Senate Bill 873 would make…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Visit Oxnard Participates in National Plan for Vacation Day on Jan. 28
OXNARD — Mix things up in Oxnard! Visit Oxnard is participating in U.S. Travel’s National Plan for Vacation Day on January 28 by offering a prize package for one lucky winner! The prize package includes a two-night stay at Residence Inn…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on EDC January 2020 NEWS- EDC Welcomes Nan Drake as Board Chair
EDC WELCOMES NAN DRAKE AS 2020 BOARD CHAIR Nan Drake of E.J. Harrison & Sons was recently installed as 2020 chair of the Economic Development Collaborative’s board of directors at the organization’s 23rd Annual Meeting. “Nan Drake brings extensive experience…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Ventura County Arts Council — Call to Artists
Online Entries Are Open CALL TO ARTISTS Ventura County Arts Council Visual Arts Committee invites your submissions for LOVE Atrium Gallery, Ventura County Government Center Exhibit dates: Friday, February 28th to Tuesday, April 7th 2020 About this Exhibition…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) offer Fifth Grade Transportation throughout Conejo Valley
THOUSAND OAKS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is taking reservations for reliable after school van transportation to five local Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the Conejo Valley. Parents can choose from the Club closest…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 37th Annual California Strawberry Festival Seeks Sponsors & Exhibitors
OXNARD — The 37th Annual California Strawberry Festival, taking place May 16 and 17 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard, is seeking corporate sponsors and exhibitors. Each year, the festival attracts nearly 60,000 visitors. Festivalgoers come from throughout…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Ventura County Office of Education — Keeping kids safe in Ventura County schools
Winter 2020 Stanley C. Mantooth, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Keeping Students Safe and Healthy in Body and Mind Ensuring that our students are safe and our schools secure is fundamental to the job of educators. It’s as a job…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Santa Paula Art Museum — FREE Teen Acting Workshop and February Fun!
In honor of the Santa Paula Art Museum’s tenth birthday, we’ve just installed a new exhibition featuring selections from the Museum’s permanent art collection. Since its genesis in 2010, the Museum’s collection has grown to include over 330 significant works…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 2020 Ventura County Academic Competition Season about to Begin
Students to Compete in Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial and the Science Fair Thousands of middle and high school students from schools throughout Ventura County will face off in three popular academic competitions in February and March. The games begin with…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Registration is Now Underway for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) 2020 Spring Soccer League
AGOURA — Registration is now underway for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s (BGCGCV) 2020 Spring Soccer League. The Spring Soccer League is open to ages 5-9 from March 29, 2020 to June 7, 2020. The league…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Santa Barbara City College — The Bridge — January 2020
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter JANUARY, 2020 Former SBCC athlete punts for S.F. 49ers Mitch Wishnowsky came to SBCC in 2014 as a 22-year-old freshman. A focused and committed athlete, he was just as serious off the field, avoiding parties…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Latino Issues Forum Candidates Town Hall for election for Supervisor to 5th District to be held Jan. 23 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Latino Issues Forum will be holding its second Town Hall Candidates Forum for the 5th Supervisorial District for the County of Ventura from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Ventura…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Retired Longshoreman Jess Ramirez Becomes President of the Oxnard Harbor District
PORT OF HUENEME — The Port of Hueneme on Jan. 16 welcomed new leadership as the Board of Harbor Commissioners unanimously voted Jess Ramirez to serve as Board President for 2020. President Ramirez was first elected to the Board in 1992,…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual report: Sign up today for Oxnard’s Project Assist Utility Rate Assistance Program for income-qualified customers
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard is offering two more sign-up opportunities on January 22 and 23 for the Project Assist Utility Rate Assistance Program for income-qualified customers. Eligible residents will receive a $15 monthly discount toward their trash, sewer,…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual report: Robby to the Rescue! Ventura County Fire Department launches new educational video series
VENTURA COUNTY — Firefighter Robby, Ventura County’s favorite mascot, just launched his own video series in partnership with the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD). The premiere of the new “Robby to the Rescue” video series can be viewed by visiting…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual commentary: The Latino Philosopher
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. David Magallanes By David…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Museum of Ventura County — Dig Into History, Save the Nopal, “In Tandem” Screening, and more!
Save the Nopal Artist David Damian Figueroa The Museum of Ventura County is committed to capturing, exhibiting and creating an opportunity for community dialogue around timely issues relating to regional and national trends in arts and culture. Last week, the…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Announces New Winter Enrichment Programs
CARPINTERIA — Calling all girls! Girls Inc. of Carpinteria this week announced the launch of four new winter enrichment programs. The programs, which are open to members and non-members of the organization, offer opportunities for local girls to participate in…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on United Way of Ventura County — Creating Opportunities for All
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Welcome to 2020! We start this new year and decade with a renewed sense of purpose as we champion the underserved in Ventura County. On Wednesday, January 29, all…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Ventura Film Society Winter 2020 Schedule
VENTURA — The Ventura Film Society has recently announced three screenings, new for 2020, beginning with Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love (2019), directed by Nick Broomfield. The documentary tells the story of the enduring love between Leonard Cohen and his…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten happening at OSD for the 2020-2021 school year
OXNARD — The Oxnard School District is accepting student registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year between January 21, 2020 and March 6, 2020. Kindergarten students must be five years old by September 1, 2020. Transitional Kindergarten…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Cocina Sin Fronteras Annual Run/Walk Raises $18K for Scholarships
VENTURA — Cocina Sin Fronteras, a nonprofit affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB), released results from the 2019 Haunted Housing Run/Walk, held Oct. 26, at San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura. An annual favorite, this…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Assemblymember Monique Limón’s statement on California budget
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Monique Limón (D – Santa Barbara) issued the following statement on the proposed Budget presented today by Governor Newsom. The Budget presented by Governor Newsom advances many of the areas the legislature and I have been pushing…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Jackson Applauds Governor for Strengthening Family Leave in Budget Proposal
SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement about Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to strengthen job protection for California’s paid family leave program in his January budget released today. “Having worked on this issue for over seven…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Take a Historic Tour of Heritage Square in Downtown Oxnard… Friends of Heritage Square offers Docent Guided Tours
OXNARD — Historic Heritage Square in Downtown Oxnard offers visitors a slice of history with its beautifully restored structures featuring a special history of Oxnard’s early pioneer families. Friends of Heritage Square provides docent guided tours of the exterior buildings on…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Santa Paula Art Museum — We’re Throwing the Party of the Decade
The year is off to a great start after the Museum hosted its first Free Family Day and ArtSPARK school tour of 2020 this week. Inspired by artist Andrea Vargas and her “Care Bags” project, guests of Free Family Day…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Upcoming Classes and Workshops at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Paula Art Museum is offering an all-new lineup of classes and workshops for the start of the new year! Please see descriptions below. To reserve a spot in class, please visit www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity. On Saturday, January 18,…