Santa Barbara Bowl to Host 2,500 Local Elementary Students for Annual Kids at the Bowl Performance The September 9 event will feature The Kingdom Choir Embargoed until September 9, 2019. For media passes to this event, please see below. Santa…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has been named in the Top 25 “Best Bang for Your Buck” Colleges in the West in the annual college guide published by Washington Monthly. Washington Monthly ranked CSUCI No. 22 on the 2019 list,…
VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation Board of Directors has added two new board members. The new members are Catherine Bojorquez and Michael Schouten. Bojorquez is vice president of business and administrative services at Ventura College. She has worked in…
VENTURA — Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP (FCOP), Ventura County’s largest law firm, is pleased to announce that Kymberley E. Peck has been elevated to partner. In her seven years at FCOP, Peck has built a strong practice focused primarily…
EDC PRESIDENT & CEO ELECTED TO STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Bruce Stenslie, EDC President & CEO has been elected to the California Forward Leadership Council. California Forward (CA Fwd) is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 that advocates for shared prosperity across…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Sketching in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions.…
SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Cimarrón, which performs Joropo music from the plains of the Orinoco River which borders Colombia and Venezuela. Their powerful music achieves a unique blend of Andalusian, Indigenous American and African roots, with…
Day of the Dead, Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Cambria Public Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria Learn about the traditions surrounding Day of the Dead?and how this holiday celebrates life and cultural traditions. Bring a picture of your ancestor to share…
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week through Oct. 12, 2019 CAMARILLO — Join local firefighters for two free open house events in celebration of national Fire Prevention Week, happening October through Oct. 12, 2019. In support of this year’s campaign, Ventura County firefighters will…
NORTHRIDGE — The Los Angeles Italian American Golf Association (LAIAGA) welcomes golfers to make that perfect swing while giving back to a good cause during the 36th Annual LAIAGA Golf Tournament Monday, October 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 pm at…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Space and Wonder: A Conversation with Russell Crotty,” starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Artist and amateur astronomer Russell Crotty, whose work is featured in The Observable…
SANTA PAULA — You’re invited to “Wine and Watercolors” at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm! The event will pair wine with local art and music for a creative, after-hours event catered…
SANTA BARBARA —The community is invited to attend this free event which features over 25 agencies providing affordable housing and support services. In addition to food and fun, there will be opportunities to learn about workforce and subsidized housing Highlights…
SANTA BARBARA — Chucho Valdés and Band: Jazz Batá to perform at UCSB Campbell Hall at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. A protean performer who has been a singular force in music for more than half a century, Chucho Valdés’ unprecedented…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Parallel Stories Lecture Susan Straight: In the Country of Women,” starting at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Parallel Stories looks at the power of memory and the family…
CAMARILLO — With millennials populating the work force in greater numbers, corporate America is realizing that the “maximize profits” business model may need an overhaul. Values held by the next generation of workers may be part of why there is…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Strategies of Segregation October 23 @ 6 PM Oxnard College welcomes Dr. David G. Garcia in this special presentation of his new book, Strategies of Segregation: Race, Residence, and the Struggle for Educational Equality…
The CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Campus Reading Celebration scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 23, has been postponed until next year; a date to be announced later. Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange is ill and unable to speak at the event, which…
THOUSAND OAKS — California Lutheran University will present “The Underlying Causes of Immigration from Mexico to the US” from 4:39 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Lundring Events Center. REGISTER What are the underlying causes of immigration? An…
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Join the conversation about the future of our public libraries from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Montecito Union School, 385 San Ysidro Road, Montecito. Click on images for more information. …
SANTA PAULA — Ever wonder why the great master artists were so great? You’re not the only one! Discover the answer during the Santa Paula Art Museum’s upcoming, two-part “Exploring ‘Secret Knowledge’” class for ages 16 and over. The class…
OXNARD — Come enjoy this Halloween Steampunk party at Heritage Square in historic downtown Oxnard. Our exciting weekend is packed with fun things to experience. We start with our pre festival event: Heritage Scare Friday Night Tours “History so SCARY…
Students to Learn about Local Careers in Aviation at Camarillo Event CAMARILLO — Ventura County middle and high school students can explore exciting career opportunities in the aviation industry on October 25 at the Camarillo Airport. Students will have a chance…
Location: America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 Every Tuesday in October, Social Media, 10:00 a.m. – noon – Social media is everywhere. It is not just for entertainment or a way to stay connected with…
West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Fl., Oxnard 805-204-5171 Octubre 25- El poder de CalJOBS – 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – CalJOBS es un recurso en línea que se puede utilizar para navegar los servicios…
The Santa Barbara City College Athletics Department and Our Mesa Neighborhood (OMNI) will be hosting a Fall Fest Trunk or Treat event for children of Santa Barbara and the SBCC community on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. The event will be…
VENTURA— Cocina Sin Fronteras, a nonprofit affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB), will host its fourth annual Haunted Housing Run/Walk, Saturday, Oct. 26, at San Buenaventura State Beach, 901 San Pedro St., Ventura. The…
OXNARD — The community is invited to join in the fun at Channel Islands Harbor as it hosts this year’s Farmers’ Market Pumpkin Fun Day October 27 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., in the north parking lot adjacent to…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents a free family day in celebration of Día de los Muertos in the Museum’s back plaza, Family Resource Center, and galleries. For the 30th year, the Museum honors the Mexican tradition…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Alfredo Ramos Martínez: On Paper,” Oct. 27 through Feb. 9, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Alfredo Ramos Martínez (1871–1946) was a pivotal figure in the modernist development of Mexican art. He spent his…
VENTURA — “Glazes of the Arts and Crafts Movement and Introduction by James Haggerty” to be presented at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center,550 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura. The…
Upcoming Workshops Take advantage of VCCDC’s FREE upcoming workshops on topics ranging from Homebuyer Education to Estate Planning! REGISTER – Aug. 17 REGISTER – Sept. 21 Taller en Español – agosto 17 HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Workshops Cost: $25 fee waived…
October is Dropout Prevention Month, so join us to celebrate high school students who have decided to reengage in their education from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Vista Real Charter High School,4001 Mission Oaks Blvd. Ste. E,Camarillo.…
The Collection at RiverPark invites super heroes and witches of all ages to collect sweet treats, presented by Sunny Smiles Dentistry OXNARD — Princesses, pirates and pumpkins, gather around! All are invited to stop in for a spell and enjoy fang-tastic…
OXNARD — In order to help the community better understand the City’s budget, budgeting process and financial policies, City staff prepared a presentation that helps to explain how the City is funded, to what services the money is distributed and…
SANTA PAULA — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) will welcome their 2019 Fall artist in residence, Joan Giroux, with an opening reception on October 29th for her exhibition Memory Marks. The exhibition will remain on display at the Leigh Block Gallery, located…
SAN LUIS OBISPO — A one-stop-shop event connecting underrepresented groups to difficult-to-obtain benefits and services will be held in Paso Robles on October 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Paso Robles Event Center. The County of San Luis…
SANTA MARIA — Ancestors, fallen family and friends will be remembered during a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Rally at Righetti High School on Wednesday, Oct. 30th. The event was organized by the student group Latinos Unidos…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter As Ventura, like other CA communities, braces for widespread outages, solar-paired battery storage presents powerful solution VENTURA, CA — Community Environmental Council (CEC) and the City of Ventura present a free Home Energy Storage Workshop…
MONTECITO — The American Heart Association helps create real-life superheroes with hands-on CPR training at Ghost Village Road, Montecito. Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s…
SANTA BARBARA — The largest active aging fair in our area, the Senior Expo will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. The Senior Expo features flu shots donated by…
OXNARD — Nardcore punk music scene returns to the Oxnard Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Click here for more information.
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Wilshire Hospice invites the community to join us at Día de los Muertos in November. Don’t miss this event in its 6thyear. This event is a local favorite, attracting thousands of community members and visitors to San…
SANTA BARBARA — The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) will host the 23nd annual Military Ball at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on Saturday, November 2, and is pleased to welcome a special guest speaker who will address an expected…
VENTURA — “Limón y sal: Día de los Muertos Celebration” will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 on Chestnut Street in downtown Ventura. Free family friendly event with food and drinks, vendors, outdoor catinas, live music…
THOUSAND OAKS — The Coalition For Family Harmony, which provides victims of family violence with the means to help them escape their life of abuse, is holding its “A Night at the Masquerade” benefit Saturday, November 2 at Los Robles…
OXNARD — Sugar Skull The Musical Celebrates Día de Los Muertos at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Saturday, Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. Click here for more information;
CAMARILLO — Children in pre-K through 8th grade can don white scientist coats and get behind the scenes at the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) annual Science Carnival set for Saturday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rio Vista Middle…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the United States institutional debut of Berlin-based artist and composer, Ari Benjamin Meyers. Being exhibited for the first time in the United States, Kunsthalle for Music is dedicated to…
OJAI — The Ojai Film Festival screenings will be held on Sunday November 3rd at 1pm and Friday November 8th at 1pm at the Sane Living Center at 316 E Matilija St in Ojai. The documentary chronicles the extraordinary personal stories of…
SANTA PAULA — Families and guests of all ages are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos at four different locations in Santa Paula on Sunday, November 3, 2019! Participating sites will include the Santa Paula Art Museum, California Oil…
Mind and Supermind Lecture Presents Resilience Experts Radhule Weininger, MD, Ph.D. and Michael Kearney, MD, November 4 Local psychologist and physician authors and international mindfulness innovators will share a model for self-care and resilience SANTA BARBARA — SBCC School of…
SIMI VALLEY — Join the Start-Up Community in Simi Valley at this Kick Off Event on Tuesday, November 5 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center starting at 7PM. Learn about Angel Investors, Get Info on Launching and Funding Your Idea,…
Luncheon Takes Place at Pacific View Tower Club VENTURA COUNTY — Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s (TBCF) Annual Little Heroes Luncheon will recognize Ventura County local and cancer survivor Jonathan Arroyo. Arroyo is now twenty years old and cancer free after a…
OJAI — The 7th Annual Ventura County Farm Day, set for Saturday, November 9, will start early with a kickoff “Meet The Farmer” Pig Roast. The farm-to-table wine dinner is Thursday, November 7 at Topa Mountain Winery in Ojai. The…
Presented by the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum SANTA YNEZ — Mark your calendar for one of Santa Ynez Valley’s most popular fall events, celebrating Western lifestyle and horsemanship in the community! The public is invited to attend the 35rd…
OXNARD — First 5 Ventura County is excited to welcome The First 5 Express in bringing hands-on activities and prizes for the whole family. On Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First 5 Ventura County, in partnership with Child…
VENTURA COUNTY — Over 20 Ventura County farms, ranches, nurseries and other agricultural operations, from organic to conventional, row crops to orchards, will open their doors to the public during the 7th Annual Ventura County Farm Day. On Saturday, November…
CAMARILLO — The Nov. 9 Artist Talk at Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) will feature a thought-provoking presentation by Richard Barnett, a Marine who served overseas and returned as an artist with a unique perspective. The Artist Talk series…
OXNARD — Visit Oxnard is proud to announce the 2019 Last Chance Qualifier — National PAL Boxing Tournament will be held in Oxnard November 1-9. Both spectators and elite boxers are invited to participate in this prestigious tournament, one of the…
CAMARILLO — Local female entrepreneurs who have shaped a career as a zero-waste pioneer, a business guru and a lemonade virtuoso will give a panel discussion from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s Petit Salon on Tuesday November…
SANTA BARBARA — Local residents and visitors to Santa Barbara are invited to show their gratitude to our nation’s Veterans by attending this year’s Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 9th. Sponsored by Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF), this year’s patriotic…
Premiere Party: Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The cost of admission to the premiere is $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. SANTA PAULA — “Art About Agriculture,” the popular pastoral art show presented annually by the Ag Art Alliance, will…
CAMARILLO — Photographer John Raymond Mireles has been on a three-year journey that has taken him to all 50 states and introduced him to more than 3,000 “Neighbors” as he has wound his way through small towns and large cities…
PORT HUENEME — The nonprofit ALMA, a 501(c) offers free Financial Literacy Seminars in English and Spanish to the community on a variety of Financial Literacy topics. The upcoming Seminar will be in English and the Topic will be Social Security…
VENTURA — Food Forward, a Southern California nonprofit founded in 2009, is celebrating 8 years in Ventura County on November 10 at the Branch Out. Food Forward addresses food waste and food insecurity by rescuing perfectly viable surplus fruits and vegetables…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Studio Sunday & Bilingual Tours of Alfredo Ramos Martínez: On Paper” from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara Studio Sunday Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate…
Veterans Week 2019 offers an array of popular events for all, including the 23nd Annual Military Ball on 11/2, Veterans Parade and Salute to Vets BBQ 11/9, and Veterans Day Ceremony 11/11 (Photos by Scott Gibson Photography) SANTA BARBARA — Each November, the Santa Barbara community…
The Santa Barbara community is encouraged to attend the annual event that honors and remembers all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. SANTA BARBARA — Come and join the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation and the Veterans of…
SANTA MARIA — The Righetti High School Counseling Department will present “Mental Health Matters” inside the Warrior cafeteria on Tuesday, November 12. The 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. program will focus on contemporary issues facing students and families, according to school…
Santa Barbara City College is pleased to bring Dr. Marc Lamont Hill to campus on Wednesday, November 13, to deliver the 2019 Leonardo Dorantes Memorial Lecture, “Building Community in an Hour of Chaos.” Join members of the community in SBCC’s Garvin…
“EXPORTING SUCCESS” Join us and learn from experienced leaders about the benefits of exporting to your company’s bottom lineThursday, November 14, 2019 | 8:30am-1:30pm Port of Hueneme, 333 Ponoma Street, Port Hueneme, CA 93041 REGISTER NOW Exporting companies experience more…
SAN LUIS OBISPO — A 2019 Pest Management in the Garden/Landscape workshop will be held Friday, Nov 15, 2019 (Spanish only) The University of California Cooperative Extension and County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture are hosting the 2019…
“An Honest Conversation for Ventura County” Thursday, November 14, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Padre Serra Center 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo Join us for the California Lutheran University Center for Economic Research & Forecasting (CERF) annual Ventura County Forecast…
CAMARILLO — Since its beginning, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has been intrinsically linked with area industry and the economic vitality of the region. The most recent CSUCI Economic Impact Report for the 2016-17 fiscal year shows that overall, CSUCI generated $517.2…
SANTA MARIA — Take a colorful trip south of the border as three local groups combine to present “Fiesta Mexicana” on Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th. The event will feature performances by the ballet folklórico’s of Righetti High School,…
2019 event features diverse array of speakers bringing stories that tackle challenging subjects, entertain while teaching, and give an opportunity to build deep relationships with the storytellers SANTA BARBARA — TEDxSantaBarbara hosts their annual conference on Saturday, November 16 from…
ARROYO GRANDE — ARTISAN FAIRE: Woman’s club of Arroyo Grande, 211 Vernon St. November 16, 10am to 4pm. Over 40 vendors with hand crafted goods: paintings, fabric art, ceramics, jewelry, and much more. CAFE with home-made pie. All proceeds go…
CAMARILLO — Ventura County Fire Department, ABC 7, and Southern California firefighters are once again teaming up to bring the 27th Annual Spark of Love Toy Drive to Ventura County. Community members can bring a new, unwrapped toy or sports…
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Genealogical Society presents a Free Family History Presentation at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Camarillo Library Community Room 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010 — “The War of 1812,” presented by Linda Serna Did you have an…
November conference to feature talk on food literacy October 9, 2019, Santa Barbara, CA – TEDxSantaBarbara, a locally organized offshoot of the international TED nonprofit, announces Santa Barbara Spotlight – a new addition to their annual conference that raises awareness…
SANTA BARBARA — Sérgio Mendes & Bebel Gilberto to perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 at UCSB Campbell Hall. The 60th Anniversary of Bossa Nova Bossa nova was born on July 10, 1958, at the old Odeon recording studios in…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Writing in the Galleries,” starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara members are invited to be part of an exclusive preview prior to the opening of the exhibition N. Dash. Abaseh Mirvali, Chief Curator, Executive Director & CEO, MCASB will be joined…
CONEJO VALLEY — Parents who need to do their holiday shopping without their kids or just want a night to themselves can do so on Friday evening, November 22, when the Conejo Valley YMCA offers “Parents Night Out” evening childcare.…
SIMI VALLEY — Feria de Ciudadania Gratuita el dia 11/23/2019 en Simi Valley. Free Citizenship Fair on 11/23/2019 in Simi Valley. We will have volunteers help you fill out the DACA Renewal, Green Card Renewal. Citizenship and Free Legal Consultations.…
SANTA BARBARA — November 24, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, California Join us in the museum for a gathering of gratitude! Discover the transformational power of sound vibrations as you are surrounded by…
THOUSAND OAKS — The Conejo Valley YMCA is hosting its 15th annual Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28. The 5K run/walk and 1K family fun run/walk is held at California Lutheran University (60 West Olsen Rd., Thousand…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 6 – 7 pm To meditate is to be in the present moment, which is similar to the contemplative process of looking at art. In collaboration with…
A community service of gratitude for the earth and our shared life! SANTA BARBARA — The annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held on Tuesday, November 26th, at 7:00 p.m. at the historic, downtown First United Methodist Church. All are…
VENTURA — A Nature Photography Exhibit hosted by Ventura Land Trust (VLT) is on display now through November 30 at Rincon Brewery, 4100 Telegraph Rd., Ventura. The 40 photographs that comprise the exhibit are for sale with a portion of…
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…
CAMARILLO — The CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Choir will usher in the holiday season for the public on Monday, Dec.2 with this year’s winter concert, “A Light in the Darkness: Voices of Hope, Peace, Love and Comfort.” The collection of sacred…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present “Scholar Talk | Radhule Weininger: Mindfulness and Meditation” December 4, 2019 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Why practice mindfulness in the museum? What do art and meditation have in…
LIVE FROM L.A. IT’S STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT! OC LIVE STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT December 5 @ 6 PM Oxnard College Performing Arts Building Join us for our annual comedy showcase with Jason Love and an all-star cast of stand-up comedians, including Jason…
CAMARILLO — Meet Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART)’s master weaver, Deborah Jarchow, Dec. 5, from 3 to 7 pm in celebration of her newly released book, The Weaving Explorer, co-authored with Gwen W. Steege. Enjoy light refreshments and see…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Contemporary art. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. December 5, 2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Enjoy Curated Cocktails at MCASB inspired by the current exhibition N. Dash. Delicious winter drinks,…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College’s Atkinson Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Jane Mulfinger, “West is South,” on display in the Gallery thorugh Dec. 6. Local artist Mulfinger’s work explores the premise of spatial disorientation with our local…
Registration Now Open for Students and Mentors High school students in Ventura County will have the opportunity to learn computer coding and put their creativity to work at a unique overnight event on December 6 and 7 in Camarillo. At…
SANTA MARIA — The Righetti High School Drama Department will present “She Kills Monsters”, a play that uncovers the secret life of a creative teenager through her adventures in Dungeons & Dragons, inside the Black Box Theatre on Friday (Dec. 6)…
CAMARILLO — Experience the glow of bold and colorful neon art at Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART)’s newest exhibition, Illuminated, featuring the work of contemporary light artists Linda Sue Price, Lisa Schulte and David Isakson. The public is invited…
Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. SANTA PAULA — “Champagne and Shopping,” the Santa Paula Art Museum’s annual holiday market and celebration, is back on Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to…
Register now! 2019 Ventura County Civic Alliance Holiday Reception Please join us for our annual holiday reception! Visit with friends and colleagues, enjoy appetizers and wine, and learn more about the Ventura County Civic Alliance. Click HERE to RSVP! Thursday…
Save the Date! Join us at our celebration and open house! Friday, December 13 | 5:00-7:00pm Port of Hueneme | 333 Ponoma Street, Port Hueneme The Port of Hueneme is one of the most productive and efficient commercial trade gateways…
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor kicks off the holidays with its 54th annual holiday Parade of Lights, noon – 8 p.m., Dec. 14, beginning with the parade at 7 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Musical Notes & Holiday Floats.”…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “All Wrapped Up: The Art of Giving Holiday Workshop, Ages 5 – 12,” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. This one-day workshop offers a unique art experience…
SIMI VALLEY — Kids and families can get their picture taken with Santa Claus when he visits the Simi Valley Family YMCA on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. The pictures will be sent to parents by email.…
THOUSAND OAKS — Join CMATO (California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks) and Create Studio for our next Family Art Day as we make magazine collages inspired by fine art photographer Marjorie Salvaterra, one of seven artists featured in CMATO’s current…
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Office of Education’s Department of Comprehensive Health and Prevention Programs (CHPP) was recently honored for its efforts to teach students about the dangers of opioid use, vaping and other risky behaviors. The department received the…
OXNARD — The seminar “Medicare & Social Security: Maximize Your Benefits,” will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Oxnard Public Main Library, 251 S. A St., Room B, Oxnard. Click on image for more…
OXNARD — Ventura County public health officials are reporting two Ventura County residents as suspected of having vaping-associated pulmonary injuries. The cases were reported to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). CDPH is currently investigating whether these two cases…
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Join us at the Museum of Ventura County for California Club on September 20, 2019 from 6 p.m.—9 p.m.! This special opening reception for the latest exhibit, California Cool, will take visitors on an exciting trip back to an era of Mid-century…
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) comprised of Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties held its first Regional Forum in collaboration with the City of San Luis Obispo and the SLO Climate Coalition on…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Grant supports efforts to improve soil health, support local agricultural economy, and drawdown carbon to mitigate climate change Project partners from the Limoneira Company, the UC Cooperative Extension, Agromin, and Ventura Resource Conservation District…
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter AUGUST, 2019 College receives grant to feed hungry students Thanks to a grant from the state agency CalRecycle, Santa Barbara City College and Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria will split $116,000 toward feeding…
CAMARILLO — “Am I giving too many As? Too many Cs?” “Stress is a four-letter word” and “How I learned to stop worrying and love student writing,” were among the subjects covered by a unique faculty project created by CSU Channel…
OXNARD — The Oxnard School District’s 8th annual “Strengthening Our Families” conference will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Haydock Middle School, 647 West Hill Street in Oxnard. The event will include activities for…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Show your love for MCASB and vote us Best Museum in the “Out & About” category! Voting ends Wednesday, August 28 at Midnight. Click the link below, and when voting for us please be…
NEWBURY PARK — The Miller Family YMCA Youth & Government program is hosting an information night for current and potential Newbury Park delegates and their parents on Wednesday, September 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Art Trek in…
CAMARILLO — After thorough discussion, research, and public comment, the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved a motion at the August Board meeting to construct and install underlit solar carports on existing parking lots at…
OXNARD — The County of Ventura’s Farmworker Resource Program on Aug. 22 hosted a reception in celebration of the launch of the program and to introduce the community to the staff and services available to both farmworkers and growers in…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has been transforming lives and entire families ever since it opened in 2002. Now, Money Magazine has taken notice by naming CSUCI as the 9th “Most Transformative College” in the nation. Money goes on…
OXNARD — Visit Oxnard is seeking locals’ help in unearthing the hidden gems of Oxnard. It works simply this way: Residents send in tips on the hidden gems they have discovered for a chance to win a prize package. The package…
Local Community Organizing team seeks input to help guide its efforts to reduce sexual assault and dating abuse. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — RISE, through its Close to Home Community Organizing Team, is releasing a city-wide survey to gather input…
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VENTURA — NBA Philadelphia 76ers’ James Ennis III will visit Sheridan Way Elementary School in Ventura on Aug. 30. Please click on image to view entire English-language version. *** JAMES ENNIS III VISITARÁ LA PRIMARIA DE SHERIDAN WAY El jugador…
OXNARD — Cabrillo Economic Development Corp. is proud to be a partner with HOPE (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality) for the 2019 Latina Empowerment Day, a one-day intensive workshop series created to empower Latinas to increase their community advocacy and strengthen…
CENTRAL COAST — The Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) will host its annual Raising Justice fundraiser and afternoon of community building with community members throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. The event will take place from…
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To be presented at 5th Annual Wine Women & Shoes Event SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The RISE Up Awards recognize excellence in community service supporting RISE’s sexual abuse, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence programs; the 2019RISE Up Award…
TASTE Presented by Ventura Chamber of Commerce returns to the Museum of Ventura County on August 29, 2019 from 5:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Members of the Museum can purchase tickets at the discounted price of $40! Purchase your tickets today by…
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center This Week at the Museum The end of summer has been a bit of a whirlwind here at the Santa Paula Art Museum, but in the best way…
Join us for these upcoming events! TOMORROW! Military Appreciation Mixer Hosted by the Port of Hueneme Thursday, August 22 | 5:30-7:00pm Channel Islands Maritime MuseumFree admission! Enjoy food and beverages while honoring our military and networking with local leaders and business owners!…
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is pleased to announce a new member to its Board of Governors, Omid Noori. Noori currently serves as Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor Managing Director for U.S. Bank…
SANTA PAULA — Calling all creative teens! On Friday, September 6, 2019, the Santa Paula Art Museum will launch its new “Teen Art Group,” a free, weekly, hands-on art-making experience for local teens ages 13-18. Teens can join artist in residence…
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Trustees, Katie Convoy and Eric Neuron. “Katie and Eric bring extensive expertise in fundraising, business and management to our board, along with a…
CAMARILLO — According to statistics released in 2019 by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the number of science and engineering degrees awarded to minorities and women has increased over the past two decades, but their numbers are still not high enough…
La Profesora del Mundo By Jim Logan • UCSB Sara Poot-Herrera has long had one foot in the U.S. and the other in Mexico. A professor in UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese, she’s been a powerful champion…
Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit El Concilio Family Services of Oxnard OXNARD — El Concilio’s 6th Annual Golf Classic will take place on Friday, Sept. 27 at River Ridge Golf Course in Oxnard Club. Registration starts at 7:00 am, tee…
OXNARD — The Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) is hosting its 9th annual Night in Oaxaca fundraiser event at the beautiful Olivas Adobe Aug. 16. The event includes authentic food, arts, crafts, and dancing from the region of Oaxaca. Come…
VENTURA — Ventura County is one of the safest places in the United States, but the recent tragedy at the Borderline Bar, and incidents in Gilroy, El Paso, Dayton and other communities across the country, serve as a stark reminder…
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 •…
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 19 awarded $2.65 million to support cleaner water in the Somis community SOMIS — Assembly member Monique Limón and Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson met an enthusiastic crowd this week to deliver the good news that $2.65 million…
Cabrillo’s San Salvador: “The Pacific Heritage Tour 2019,” created and produced by Maritime Museum of San Diego, returns to Oxnard Channel Islands Maritime Museum Be part of history as Maritime Museum of San Diego’s full-scale replica of San Salvador, the…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter The Marjorie Luke Theatre and General Manager, Rick Villa, proudly present a $250.00 gift card to Opal Bar & Restaurant to winner Marika Davidek. You too can enter to win our next drawing…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, On Saturday, August 24, we will celebrate our 15th Annual Spirit Awards Gala for the first time in the beautiful City of Oxnard at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay…
Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 51 August 2019 Quick Links – See the Current State of the Region Report – Last Quarter’s Newsletter May 15, 2019 Join us at the Ventura County Civic Alliance! Welcome to Our Summer 2019 Livable Communities…
SANTA BARBARA — Be prepared to see some long-awaited changes the next time you visit www.sbcc.edu. On August 12, Santa Barbara City College launched its new website with a fresh contemporary look, improved navigation, greater accessibility and—perhaps best of all—it’s easy…
Four local stations of Cumulus Media (KHAY, KBBY, KRUZ-FM, and The Vibe), General Mills, and Local PODS® moving and storage announce joint fundraising effort. VENTURA COUNTY — With summer coming to an end and the start of the school year on…
