OXNARD — The community is invited to attend a free Veterans Day parade and ceremony to honor the sacrifices made by those who have served our country. This year’s event, on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 will begin at 9:30 a.m. The…
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Nov. 13 — Author Craig Owens Discusses Haunted Histories of Local Hotels as a part of the Speaking of Ventura County Lecture Series
VENTURA — “Haunted by History” author Craig Owens will share haunting facts about eight prominent historic hotels in Southern California and the origins behind many of their ghost stories, 6 p.m., Nov. 13, as the featured speaker for the “Speaking…
Nov. 13 — Assemblymember Irwin to host Women’s Self-Defense Workshop
Aimed at empowering women and helping them to better protect themselves SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin is hosting “Empower + Protect: A Self-Defense Workshop for Women,” an educational event aimed at guiding women through self- defense instruction. The workshop is being…
Nov. 14 — Living with Mental Illness: How We Can Help, What We Can Do
VENTURA — This Sunday, November 4th 11:30am in the Sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura. Join us for a presentation on Living with Mental Illness and, as family, friends, and members of a caring congregation, How We Can…
Nov. 14 — Dishwalla and Friends Unplugged – A Benefit Concert for Rockshop Academy
FestForums to host “Dishwalla and Friends Unplugged,” a Benefit Concert for Rockshop Academy SANTA BARBARA — Rockshop Academy, a non-profit program for local aspiring musicians from ages 10-17, has found a new sponsored host for their benefit fundraiser. Rockstock III was…
Nov. 14 — SBCC Presents Patrisse Cullors as 28th Annual Leonardo Dorantes Memorial Lecturer
On Thursday, November 15, 2018, artist, organizer, educator, and popular public speaker, Patrisse Cullors, will grace the Garvin Theatre stage as the twenty-eighth annual Leonardo Dorantes Memorial Lecturer. The lecture series honors the memory of a second-year SBCC student and Mexican…
Nov. 14 — Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley to hold General Meeting
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Welcome to the Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley! Our vision is to engage, energize, and empower ?Democratic voters in the Conejo Valley. 6:30 (networking) 7:00 pm (business) ?Place: North Ranch Center 1400 N. Westlake Blvd. Next…
Nov. 14 — What Comes After High School for Students in Special Education? Resources Available at the 2018-19 ‘Transition Fair’ in Camarillo
CAMARILLO — It’s never too early to learn about resources for students with disabilities after high school. Help your high school student prepare for a quality adult life they envision by attending the Annual 2018-2019 Ventura County Transition Fair. This is…
Nov. 15 — Santa Barbara Art Museum to present ‘Writing in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Writing in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries…
Nov. 15 — OC Live to present Hermanos Herrera
OXNARD — Join us for a night of norteño music with award-winning SoCal artists Hermanos Herrera, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Brisk accordion fills and dynamic saxophone melodies highlight this…
Nov. 15 — SBCC to host community input meeting
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College invites members of the community to attend a community input meeting to discuss the SBCC Facilities Master Plan. SBCC staff will present a draft of the Plan and take comments and questions at…
Nov. 16 — SBCC presents Vetrepreneur Launch!
SANTA BARBARA — Calling all VETERANS: Don’t miss Vetreprener LAUNCH! Announcing NEW local support for Veteran business startup & growth Education • Mentors • Funding • Resources REGISTER NOW, Space is limited! FREE event with tasty catered treats! DID YOU KNOW… Veteran’s…
Nov. 16 — SBCC Invites Local Veterans to First Major Event for New Entrepreneurship Program: Vetrepreneur LAUNCH!
SANTA BARBARA — What do Nike, FedEx, and GoDaddy have in common? All three of these successful companies were started by US Veterans. Veterans looking to launch a business idea of their own can find valuable resources at Vetrepreneur LAUNCH!…
Nov. 17 — Native Plants Sale at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — The California Native Plant Society Channel Islands will host a native plant sale at the Museum of Ventura County, 10 a.m. – 3 pm., Nov. 17. The CNPSCI is dedicated to conserving California native plants and their natural…
Nov. 18 — Bilingual report: Health Fair in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — A Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 227 N. Nopal St., Santa Barbara. Free health screenings, resource tables, entertainment, activities for the entire family. Click on…
Through Nov. 19 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum presents the exhibit ‘Remembering the War to End All Wars’
OXNARD — Called “The Great War” and more optimistically “The War to End All Wars,” World War I was an event that changed the world’s political map and the fabric of civilization. To honor the 100th anniversary of the end of…
Nov. 20 — Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be held in Santa Barbara
A community celebration of our common bonds of caring SANTA BARBARA — All are invited to gather together in gratitude for the resilience and compassion expressed throughout our larger community this past year. Our annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will…
Nov. 22 — Conejo Valley YMCA’s 14th Annual “Turkey Day Dash” on Thanksgiving Morning
THOUSAND OAKS — The Conejo Valley YMCA is hosting its 14th annual Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 22. The 5K run/walk and 1K family fun run/walk is held at California Lutheran University (60 West Olsen Rd., Thousand…
Nov. 23 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Session
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for October 2018 Tuesday, November 27, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo Learn more about volunteer opportunities at CASA of SLO County by attending an Information Session – become an…
Nov. 24 — Ojai Library to present program ‘Governments Lie: Howard Zinn on Class Warfare, Immigration, Justice, Film and History’
OJAI — At 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2018, the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) will visit the Ojai Library to host a viewing of a 2007 speech titled“Governments Lie: Howard Zinn on Class Warfare, Immigration, Justice, Film and History.”…
Nov. 26 — Ventura County Education Summit to be held in Camarillo
CAMARILLO — Mark your calendar for the Ventura County Education Summit from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday, 26, 2018 in Camarillo. Complimentary continental breakfast will be served at 8:00 am. This event will highlight the state of local education from preschool through higher education. Hear how…
Nov. 27 — CSUCI to hold candlelight vigil to honor victims of Borderline and California wildfires
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) students, faculty, staff and the public are invited to gather at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27 for a candlelight vigil in honor of those who lost their lives in the Borderline shooting and the California…
Nov. 30 — Allan Hancock Concert Band to perform Annual Christmas Concert in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform their Annual Christmas Concert on FRIDAY evening, November 30th, 2018 at 7:30PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of arrangements including: The Star Spangled Banner, Russian Christmas Music, It’s the Most Wonderful…
Nov. 30 — UCSB MultiCultural Center to present ‘Latin Fusion’
SANTA BARBARA — In conjunction with UCSB Library’s exhibition Nuestras Américas: An Exploration of Expressive Cultures in Latina and Latino America on exhibit during the fall quarter, please join us for a musical performance by Santa Barbara based band Latin…
Nov. 30 — ‘From the Ashes: Thomas Fire Photography by Luther Gerlach’ Reception to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Thomas Fire
Reception and Lecture: Friday, November 30, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The lecture will begin at 6:00 p.m. The cost of admission to the reception will be $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. SANTA PAULA — In…
Nov. 30 — Free Job & Career Workshops in Oxnard
Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 November 29 – 10:00 a.m. – noon – Career Pathways to Success – Looking to seek new employment opportunities, but not sure where to start? Want…
Dec. 1 — Studio Channel Islands Hosts Annual Holiday Art Market
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands, at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, kicks off the holiday season with its annual holiday fair and festival, 11 a.m., Dec. 1, featuring distinctive artwork for gift-giving created by SCI’s artists-in-residence and member artists, live…
Dec. 1-2 — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College to host its annual ‘Snow Days’
MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host its annual “Snow Days” event on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friends and families are welcome to experience the Zoo while it’s decorated for the…
Dec. 1 — E.P. Foster Library to present ‘Mixtec: Tu’un Savi, The Language of the Rain’
Join us as Ventura County Library presents “Mixteco: Tu’un Savi, The Language of the Rain,” presented by Silvia Ventura Luna, M.A., at E.P. Foster Library on Saturday, December 1, at 3pm. VENTURA — As the city of Ventura celebrates the…
Dec. 1 — Unique SBCC Holiday Market To Feature 70 Local Artists
SANTA BARBARA — Unique, handmade treasures just in time for holiday shopping will be available at SBCC School of Extended Learning annual Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, Dec. 1. The event is held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at…
Dec. 1 — First United Methodist Church announces its Fall and Winter events
SANTA BARBARA — First United Methodist Church announces its Fall and Winter events at 305 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Music performances taking advantage of the church’s splendid acoustics will include Santa Barbara Music Club FREE Saturday concerts, the West…
Dec. 1 — The Gift of Art: SBCC Art Instructor Carissa Luminess at Dec. 1 Arts & Crafts Fair
SANTA BARBARA — It’s easy to see why the No. 1 reaction to Carissa Joie Luminess’ watercolor work is, “This is so happy! It’s so joyful!” Inspired by the beauty of nature – flowers, birds, butterflies, all captured through vibrant…
Dec. 2 — Ag Museum Free First Sunday Features Ojai Raptor Center
SANTA PAULA — Learn more about the rescue, rehabilitation and release of birds of prey at the Museum’s Free First Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Ag Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula. Bird ambassadors will be on hand and attendees…
Dec. 2 — Indulge in ‘Champagne and Shopping’ at the Santa Paula Art Museum. See other upcoming events here
Sunday, December 2, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the event is free for everyone. SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum’s annual holiday event, “Champagne and Shopping,” is back on Sunday, December 2, 2018, from…
BGCOP Honored as STEM Champion
VENTURA COUNTY — Celebrating science, technology, engineering and math, the Ventura County STEM Network recently presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme with this year’s STEM Champion Award for its ongoing work and commitment to…
Governor Signs Jackson Bill to Expand Paid Family Leave for Military Families
SACRAMENTO – Governor Brown signed legislation today by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to expand California’s Paid Family Leave Program to cover the needs that arise when a military family member is deployed overseas. SB 1123 allows qualified employees to receive paid…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 27 — Music, ARTLIFE, and First Friday at the Museum
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Lunch + Music = MUNCH Grab lunch and head over to the Museum, every Thursday between…
Governor Signs Jackson Bill to Help Residents Fireproof Their Homes
SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown today signed legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to help homeowners pay for repairs that will make their homes more fire resilient. SB 465, the Wildfire Safety Finance Act, allows local governments to expand their Property…
Bilingual commentary: There But for the Grace of God…
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 •…
Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Carnegie Art Museum Upcoming Exhibits
EXHIBITIONS: through – Nov. 18, 2018 World View / Cosmovisión Impactful visions of SoCal artists’ contemporary world views, featuring paintings, drawings, and photographs by: Abel Alejandre, Pável Acevedo, Val Echavarria and Ricardo Rodríguez. Alejandre’s incredibly rendered graphite and acrylic drawings…