by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sept. 28 — Medicare & Social Security seminar to be held in Oxnard
OXNARD — Carlos R. Delgado,MPA, CFP, will present the Financial Literacy Seminar “Medicare & Social Security: Maximize Your Benefits,” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 28 at the Oxnard Public Library, 251 S. A St., Oxnard. Click on image for…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sept. 28 — First Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day – “Explore, Learn, Taste”
SANTA MARIA — Santa Maria Valley ranches, nurseries, wineries and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the pubic during the first annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. On Saturday, September 28, visitors will create their own itinerary to experience…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual report: Sept. 28 — State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and Assemblymember Monique Limón to host 2019 Family Health Fair in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA – State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (Santa Barbara) and Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) will host a FREE Family Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park across from City Hall in…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sept. 28 — United Way of Ventura County 30th Annual Day of Caring
Name: 30th Annual Day of Caring Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sign up to volunteer Each year for the past 29 years, United Way of Ventura County’s Day of Caring (DOC) has connected hundreds…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sept. 28 — Inaugural Santa Barbara County Farm Day – “Explore, Learn, Taste”
SANTA BARBARA — More than 10 Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, wineries and nurseries in Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc will open their doors to the pubic during the first annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. On Saturday, September 28,…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual report: Sept. 30 — Social Security & Medicare Seminar
VENTURA — A Social Security & Medicare Seminar will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at the Westside Ventura WCDC, 110 N. Olive St., Suite J, Ventura. Seminars also also held the section Tuesday of the month…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 2 — Senior Expo of Santa Barbara features health screenings, activities, exhibits for seniors, caregivers
SANTA BARBARA — The Senior Expo of Santa Barbara will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. The expo features health screenings, activities, exhibits for seniors, caregivers. Click on image below for the…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 3 — BBQ to Mark 65th Anniversary for Oxnard and Port Hueneme Club
OXNARD — All alumni of any Boys & Girls Clubs are invited to help celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Club that serves the Oxnard and Port Hueneme communities on October 3 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 3 — Performance Reading & Book Signing | Jacki Apple: Performance, Media, Art, Culture
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Performance Reading & Book Signing | Jacki Apple: Performance, Media, Art, Culture Thursday, 3 October 2019 from 7:30-9 pm Please join us for a performance reading, discussion, and book signing with…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 3 — Curated Cocktails | Val-Mar Records at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. Thursday, 3 October 2019 from 7-9 pm Enjoy Curated Cocktails at MCASB inspired by the current exhibition Ari Benjamin Meyers: Kunsthalle for Music. Delicious drinks,…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 4-6 — Local artists shine for Ventura Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show at Ventura County Fairgrounds
VENTURA — For the real deal in handmade handiworks, don’t miss the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds October 4-6, featuring more than 24,000 original creations from hundreds of trend-setting artisans and crafters. Festivities will be in…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 5 — CSUCI President’s Dinner will be a Farm-To-Table feast with music, dancing and imaginative student projects
CAMARILLO — Bees, robots, moon jellies, dancers and an electric pickle will be part of the student/faculty projects on display Saturday, Oct. 5 at the 19th Annual President’s Dinner to benefit CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). Hosted by the CSU Channel…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 5 — Oxnard Multicultural Festival to be held at Plaza Park
OXNARD — The Oxnard Multicultural Festival to be held from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in Plaza Park, 500 S. C St., Oxnard. Free admission and parking. Live bands, dance performances, food, international booths, arts & craft vendors.
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 6 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Art Kitchen/Science Studio: Salt’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Art Kitchen/Science Studio: Salt,” starting at 1p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. In Art Kitchen/Science Studio, Teaching Artists use works of art from the Museum’s collection as a starting point…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 6 — Create Your Own Creature at the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Halloween-Themed Free Family Day
SANTA PAULA — Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm! In addition to enjoying our current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 6 — Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley 17th annual Garden Party
THOUSAND OAKS — The Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley will present its 17th annual Garden Party from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at Los Robles Greens, Thousand Oaks. Click on image for more information.
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 6 — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood at Oceanview Pavillion
PORT HUENEME — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will be presented from 3 to 6p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach at 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme. FREE ADMISSION & KID FRIENDLY! Tyler Bateman…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 8 — National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO VC) to present ‘Why your business needs a cybersecurity plan’
VENTURA COUNTY — The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO VC) will present the workshop “Why your business needs a cybersecurity plan” from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Greek Restaurant at the Ventura Harbor. Click on…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 10 — OC LIVE to present Chicano Secret Service
Chicano Secret Service October 10 @ 6 PM Get ready for some undercover intelligence with Chicano Secret Service! Urban and media-literate but with academic know-how, CSS bring some old-school radical comedy to a new generation, embracing the Chicana/o experience and staking…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oct. 10 — Brighten Up Your Personal Spaces with a ‘Crafty Creations’ Class at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — It’s time to get crafty once again during the Santa Paula Art Museum’s monthly “Crafty Creations” class for ages 12 and up! On Thursday, October 10, 2019, we’ll use simple designs and a bright palette to create…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Guest commentary: The history of the Cafe on A: A blue print
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. Click here for the entire…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual report: Public invited to Ventura County Board of Supervisors General Plan Update work session for the preliminary public review draft of the 2040 General Plan
VENTURA — Ventura County’s Planning Division will host a Board of Supervisors work session on August 6th to review the Preliminary Public Review Draft 2040 General Plan. The work session will be held at the Ventura County Government Center, Hall…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Gold Coast Transit District Service Changes begin on July 28
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) will make service adjustments, a few trip cancellations, and service additions to several routes beginning Sunday, July 28, 2019. GCTD typically makes bi-annual schedule changes each year in July and January, based on analysis…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oxnard PACC Hires New Director, Excited about the Future
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce the hiring of its new executive director, Carolyn Merino Mullin. Prior to joining the nonprofit, Mullin –…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Ventura Countywide Continuum of Care – Request for Proposals
VENTURA — On behalf of the Countywide Continuum of Care (VC CoC), the Ventura County Executive Office has released a request for proposals (RFP) for the FY19 Continuum of Care funding competition. HUD announced the FY19 Continuum of Care Notice of…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on VCCDC Community Matters update for July 25 — From Renter to Homeowner
From Renter to Homeowner stories from our clients We’re excited to celebrate another happy homebuyer this month – Maria! Maria and her family of 4 had been renting for 10 years until she found VCCDC. Three years ago, Maria decided…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Guest commentary: Reduce toxic pesticides in VC2040 General Plan
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 Ron Whitehurst / Guest contributor In the…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on The Marjorie Luke Theatre — August at The Luke Theatre (Cruz’s Fiesta Rhythm on July 26)
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Gil Rosas shares how his youth on The Luke stage prepared him to create his Santa Barbara music legacy. Upcoming Events Cruz’s Fiesta Rhythm Saturday, July 26th 7:00PM Cruz Dance Productions presents their…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Two Wineries Added to Santa Barbara County Farm Day
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Two wineries are part of the inaugural Santa Barbara County Farm Day coming up Saturday, September 28. On Farm Day, Hermanas Vineyard & Winery and Riverbench Vineyard will join 10 Santa Maria Valley ranches, nurseries and agricultural organizations…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Museum of Ventura County — Ivor Davis speaks at the Museum this Friday!
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County this Friday, July 26, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. for a book talk and signing with Ivor Davis. Admission is $5 for Museum members, $10 for nonmembers. Ivor Davis will be discussing his…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter THIS WEEKEND! Don’t miss it! Live Spicy! Eat Spicy! Come to the 26th annual celebration of everything salsa – the food, the music, and the dance. On the menu this weekend at Plaza…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sweet Summer Fruits offered at the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association
VENTURA — It’s a great season for summer fruits according to the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA). With a heavy rainy season, the VCCFMA reports that the tree fruit is proving to be extra sweet and plentiful, although bringing…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on United Way to Honor Dorcas H. Thille with Lifetime Achievement Award at 15th Annual Spirit Awards Gala
Dorcas H. Thille will receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the August 24 Gala to benefit United Way programs. VENTURA – United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) will honor Dorcas H. Thille with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 15th Annual…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on County jumps to second place ranking as a national Top 10 Digital County
Achieves a Top 10 ranking for the fifth consecutive year. VENTURA — For the fifth consecutive year, the County of Ventura has been named as a Top Digital County by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Newest Member to Board of Governors
AGOURA – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is pleased to announce a new member to its Board of Governors, Sonia Ahuja. Ahuja has over 20 years of experience in driving transformational changes and top-line growth…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Works Agency Announces Ojai Valley Bike Trail closure for Fresno Canyon Diversion Project
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Public Works Agency’s (VCPWA) Watershed Protection District (WPD) is working to reduce repeated flooding in the Casitas Spring community and State Route (SR) 33 with the Fresno Canyon Diversion Project. The new Fresno Canyon Diversion, which…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Dave Ward named as Ventura County Planning Director
VENTURA — Dave Ward has been selected as the new Planning Director for the County of Ventura Resource Management Agency. The appointment was made following a search which included strong internal and external candidates. Ward fills the position vacated by…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Fun in the Sun at The Collection’s Summer Event in Oxnard
Join the Collection at RiverPark as they host summer activities varying for all ages OXNARD — Summertime is in full swing, and so relax and enjoy the good vibes with tons of fun events at The Collection at RiverPark all summer…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Signups for YMCA Before and After School Childcare Programs Underway
VENTURA COUNTY — YMCA branches serving the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and Moorpark are registering students in kindergarten through fifth grade for before and after school childcare programs for the coming 2019-2020 school year. Yarrow Family YMCA offers childcare at…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Oxnard Salsa Festival update for July 23 — Food Vendors at the Festival
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Food Vendors at the Festival 3941 Tamales Barrett’s Lemonade BG’s Cafe California Best Kettle Corn Cienfuegos Daniels Dips and Chips Double Dippin El Roast Escobar’s Funnel Cakes Frozen Sensations Goodfarms Hawaiian Shaved Ice…