Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. The Night Bobby Died: An Eyewitness Account of the Assassination of Bobby Kennedy Join Ventura County writer-journalist Ivor Davis, Wednesday, June 6, at 6:30…
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Carnegie Art Museum update for June 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter JUNE | PROGRAMS & EVENTS Farmers Market Art Booth FREE Summer Art Fun with the Carnegie Art Museum and Downtown Farmers Market. Look for the Art Booth at the Downtown Farmers Market where Isabel Gonzalez, Oxnard…
The Arts Collective Studio update for June 5
PACIFIC VIEW MALL | 3001 E. Main Street | Ventura | 2nd Floor next to SEARS Come for the art . . . Stay for the shopping! More fun for all ages ___________________________________________________________ NEW! Fabulous FREE class for creative teens and adults! ~ …
Tuition Assistance Applications for Fall Fee-Based Classes are Accepted Through June 15 for SBCC’s School of Extended Learning
SANTA BARBARA — SBCC’s School of Extended Learning has opened its Tuition Assistance application period, ending June 15, for Fall Semester fee-based classes. Students are encouraged to apply for $125 tuition assistance toward fee-based classes. Awards are based on need.…
Most Americans don’t know common stroke signs
SANTA MARIA — Stroke is a leading cause of preventable death, but lack of awareness, education and resources are major barriers to stopping it. But, if you’re like most Americans, you don’t know the signs of stroke. The American Stroke Association, a division…
United Way of Ventura County update for June 4
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, For the first several months of 2018, almost all of Gareth Williams’ meals came from just a crockpot and toaster oven. Since early December, he had been living out…
EDC-VC update for June 4
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Bruce Stenslie May 10th was a red letter day as EDC-VC joined local officials, First 5 Ventura County and Gus and Alma Ferrel, owners of ABC Kids Preschool, to cut the ribbon at…
Assemblymember Limón Works To Pass Bill Opposing the Federal Administration’s Expansion of Offshore Oil Drilling Through The California Assembly
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) jointly authored Assembly Bill 1775 with Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) that passed the Assembly Floor on a bipartisan vote of 45-24. The bill, introduced in response to the Trump Administration’s announcement of their intention to expand offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters, will…
July — Camarillo Hospice announces Grief Support Groups for Teens
CAMARILLO — This summer, Camarillo Hospice, a program of Livingston Memorial, is offering a Teenage Grief Support Group, for ages 14 to 19. The group will provide the opportunity for teens to connect with peers also impacted by the death of…
July — Beat the heat with summertime trivia, foodie fun and music at The Annex Food Hall
OXNARD — Summer fun is in full swing at The Collection at RiverPark as The Annex Food Hall gears up for a full month of events. The jam-packed July events calendar offers a variety of events highlighting The Annex Food…
July 2 — Workshop to Assist SBCC School of Extended Learning Students with Fall Registration
SANTA BARBARA — A free workshop is scheduled to help the community complete the application in order to be able to register for tuition-free courses. Extended Learning is offering approximately 800 tuition-free courses this fall for adults of all ages,…
July 4 — Channel Islands Harbor presents Fireworks by the Sea
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor celebrates the 4th of July with a full day of family activities. The Harbor will host a variety of activities throughout the day, ending with the annual Fireworks by the Sea starting at 9 p.m.,…
July 4 — Celebrate at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County and the Downtown Ventura Lions Club are partnering to provide a beer and wine garden and resting spot for those attending the July 4 parade and street fair in Downtown Ventura from 11…
July 4 — SBCC to Host Family-Friendly 4th of July Celebration
Santa Barbara City College is proud to host a family-friendly 4th of July celebration at our main campus. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy breathtaking views of the fireworks show at the Santa Barbara Waterfront. The fun begins at 4:00…
July 5 — The Great American & Latin Song Book Concert & Tea Dance
VENTURA — The Ventura Jazz Trio & Palm Vista Senior Center is proud to present The Great American & Latin Song Book Concert & Tea Dance. Featuring Vocalist, Candace Delbo. The performance will be held at the Palm Vista Senior…
July 6 — The Louisiana Bayou comes to the Ag Museum
SANTA PAULA — The Agriculture Museum of Ventura County in Santa Paula kicks off its Summer Concert Series 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 6, with the authentic Cajun music of Fontenot, Pappion & Plauche’. These popular musicians capture…
July 7 — Studio Channel Islands Hosts the NEXT Big Thing Exhibition
Renowned art critic Peter Frank to jury fine art of American artists from around the country CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands will launch the NEXT Big Thing exhibition with an opening reception 4 to 6 p.m., July 7, in SCI’s…
Through July 8 — Botke Birds and Blossoms Will Exhibit Never Before Seen Works to Reveal Origins of Prized Santa Paula Painter’s Decorative Style
Premiere Party: Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission to the premiere is $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. The exhibition will be on view March 3, 2018 through July 8, 2018. SANTA PAULA —…
Through July 9 — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Writing to Heal
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Writing to HealA workshop using writing to heal the heart. No writing experience required. Presented by Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Santa Barbara. Six Mondays, through July 9 — 2:00 –…
July 10 — Ag Museum Speaker Series Features Kyle Thille
SANTA PAULA — Kyle Thille of Ventura Coast Brew Company will be the featured speaker for the next Speaking of Ventura County Speaker Series, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, at the Agriculture Museum of Ventura County in Santa…
July 11 — Cole Creativity Center to Host Ladies Art Nights with ‘Women Create! Classes
Wednesday, July 11, 2018, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, and Wednesday, August 8, 2018, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The cost of each class is $35.00. SANTA PAULA — Have fun, make art, and create new friendships! The Santa Paula Art Museum’s…
July 12 — Sketching in the Galleries at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Sketching in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from…
July 14 — Hospice of Santa Barbara Offers “The Five Invitations Workshops” to the Community
SANTA BARBARA — Last weekend, Hospice of Santa Barbara had the pleasure of hosting the second of its Five Invitations Workshops, “Welcome Everything, Push Away Nothing.” Since May 19, Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Community Education and Engagement Series has been…
July 14 — Local Clay Exhibition Shaped by Two of Ventura County’s Most Unconventional Female Sculptors
Premieres Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission to the premiere party is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members. SANTA PAULA – The Santa Paula Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition, “Local Clay,”…
July 15 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center Presents SYNCOPATED LADIES (community tap workshop)
OXNARD — Oxnard Performing Arts Center Presents SYNCOPATED LADIES (community tap workshop) Sunday, July 15 | 2-4 pm | Free with RSVP @ The PACC, 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard Set to today’s hottest music, Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies will bring…
July 15 — Pastel Society of the Gold Coast to hold ‘Artist Reception’ in Thousand Oaks
THOUSAND OAKS — The Pastel Society of the Gold Coast invites you to the “Meet the Artists” reception on Sunday, July 15th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. There will be a…
Through July 16 — Museum Exhibit Commemorates 90th Anniversary of the St. Francis Dam Disaster
SANTA PAULA — Letters for the Lost, an exhibit marking the 90th anniversary of the St. Francis Dam Disaster, commemorates the lives lost during one of America’s worst civil engineering disasters of the 20th century. Currently on display in the…
July 18 — Museum Hosts Children’s Program with Jarabe Mexicano
VENTURA — The talented musical quintet Jarabe Mexicano will be performing a special program geared towards youth and teens at the Museum of Ventura County, noon to 1 p.m., July 18, in the Museum’s plaza, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura.…
July 19 — ‘Collage Essentials’ Class is Definitely Not Your Grandmother’s Collage
Thursday, July 19, 2018: 12:00pm to 2:00pm, and Thursday, August 16, 2018: 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The cost of each class is $35.00. SANTA PAULA — The new “Collage Essentials” class at the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center is…
July 19 — Santa Barbara Art Museum to present ‘Writing in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Artwill present “Writing in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries…
July 20 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Perform ‘Disney Live’
NEWBURY PARK — The community is invited to enjoy a musical revue showcasing unforgettable Disney moments and Broadway smash hits during ‘Disney Live’ set for Friday, July 20 at 6 p.m. The performance, free and open to the public, will take…
July 21 — Downtown Ventura Farmers’ Market Welcomes Children’s Book Author offering ‘Spicy’ Tales & Recipes
VENTURA — The community is invited to listen as author Dr. Kathleen Contreras reads from her new bilingual book, Harvesting Friends/Cosechando Amigos when she visits the Downtown Ventura Farmers’ Market held on East Santa Clara & Palm Streets on Saturday, July…
July 21 — Casa De Vida Inc. to hold 14th Annual Graduation Fundraising Dinner in Oxnard
OXNARD — Casa De Vida Inc. will hold its 14th Annual Graduation Fundraising Dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Ventura Missionary Church — Willett Center, 500 High Point Drive, Ventura. Details: Guest Speaker: Jason Benites, Assistant Chief Police-Oxnard Date/Time:…
July 21 — SBCC School of Extended Learning Invites Students to Learn Healing, From the Inside Out
SANTA BARBARA — Discover how non-physical influences can affect your inner healing process this Saturday at SBCC School of Extended Learning. Students enrolled in the one-day class Access Your Inner Healer will learn about cures that exist beyond the realm…
July 24 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Sessions
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for July 2018 Tuesday, July 24, 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…
July 24 — SBCC Career Skills Institute Offers Customer Relations Skills Courses to Local Job Seekers
SANTA BARBARA — This summer, the Career Skills Institute at Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) School of Extending Learning is offering one of its most popular, tuition-free certificates, the Customer Relations Certificate. The certificate offers local job seekers the chance to…
Through July 25 — Earn Vital, Professional Computer Skills at SBCC Career Skills Institute
SANTA BARBARA — Job seekers and professionals looking for a leg up in the workplace can gain valuable skills in the widely used Microsoft Word program this summer at SBCC’s Career Skills Institute. Students can complete Introduction to MS Word, which can…
July 27 — The Acuna Art Collective to present Oxnard’s Art in Public Places 2018-19 Grantees and Awards Night Reception
OXNARD — The Acuna Art Collective to present Oxnard’s Art in Public Places 2018-19 Grantees and Awards Night Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 27 at 425 S. B St., Oxnard. Meet Oxnard community artists, patrons of the…
July 27-29 — Entertainment Lineup Set for 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival
OXNARD — Festivalgoers will be treated to a sizzling array of hot Latin sounds performed by musicians from around the world at the 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival held in Oxnard July 28 and 29. The annual celebration takes place…
July 27 — Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Jazz Band kicks off Oxnard Salsa Festival Friday Night Concert
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Friday Night Concert Welcomes Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Jazz Band Friday, July 27, 7:30pm – NOW ON SALE! For more than three decades, legendary conguero Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straightahead…