*** UPDATED TO REFLECT CHANGE OF STATUS FOR RIO SCHOOL DISTRICT *** Due to air quality concerns, some Ventura County school districts will remain closed through the remainder of this week (Dec. 13, 14 and 15). This includes school sites…
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Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Toy Parade Cancelled due to Thomas Fire
PSHH will continue to raise funds to purchase clothing and toys for local children SANTA BARBARA — Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has announced that their Holiday Toy Parade, originally scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, has been cancelled due to the…
Ventura County Community Foundation Gives $477,000 to Support Those Affected by Fires, Launches Fund for Long Term Relief Efforts
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Community Foundation awarded a total of $477,000 to two vital service providers providing immediate relief efforts to those impacted by the Thomas Fire–the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. The grants awarded to…
Local Medi-Cal Recipients and Providers Get Important Updates During Thomas Fire
CENTRAL COAST — CenCal Health is reaching out to keep its nearly 180,000 members and over 1,500 providers and the community informed with important information and resources as the region faces unprecedented impacts from the Thomas Fire. Updates include critical information about…
The Ventura College Campus Community Launches the “Pirates Treasure Chest”
VENTURA — In an effort to provide support for victims of the Thomas Fire, Ventura College has created a donation site called the Ventura College Pirates Treasure Chest. The Pirates Treasure Chest is located at Guthrie Hall and will be open Tuesday, Dec. 12 and…
Museum of Ventura County (Thomas Fire) update for Dec. 12
Photo credit: Katrina Maksimuk Thomas Fire is the Fifth Largest in California History Together, This is Our Story The Thomas Fire covers a span of more than 230,000 acres — larger than all of New York City. Over 1,000 homes…
Ventura College Launches Thomas Fire Victim Relief Collection Drive Dec. 11-13
VENTURA — To help fire relief efforts, Ventura College and its Foundation have launched a victim relief collection drive for donations of cash and items needed by many of the faculty, staff, students and neighbors who have suffered loss due…
Santa Clara School to be Closed Monday, December 11
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Office of Education has been notified by the Santa Clara Elementary School District that Santa Clara School will be closed today, Monday, December 11, because of increasingly smoky conditions due to the Thomas fire.…
CSUCI, TO campuses open with final exams as scheduled; Goleta campus closed
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI), including the Thousand Oaks campus, will be open this week and final exams will take place as scheduled. Students directly impacted by the fires will be accommodated as needed and those students should contact their…
SBCC Campuses will remain closed until Mon Dec 18
SANTA BARBARA — Due to the ongoing nature of this fire, all SBCC campuses will remain closed until Monday, December 18th. This closure includes Main, Wake and Schott campuses as well as Cosmetology and Child Centers. Staff and Faculty should not come…
UPDATED: Ventura County School Closures for Monday, Dec. 11
VENTURA COUNTY — Many Ventura County school districts are planning to be open on Monday, December 11. However, some that have been more severely impacted by the Thomas fire will remain closed. The list below reflects the latest information we have…
Annenberg Foundation Provides Lead Support Grant to United Way of Ventura County’s Wildfire Recovery Efforts
VENTURA COUNTY — As fires continue to rage throughout Southern California, Annenberg Foundation has quickly responded and pledged $400,000 to United Way of Ventura County’s Thomas Fire Fund. It is the largest gift to date for the victims and first responder fund that has generated…
Museum of Ventura County (Thomas Fire) update for Dec. 8
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Museum Remains Closed Due to internal air quality, the galleries and the research library at the Museum of Ventura County will remain closed…
CSUCI launches “Ekho Your Heart” to benefit campus community affected by fires
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has set up a special fund for members of the campus community who were affected by the December 2017 fires. Those who wish to help CSUCI students, faculty or staff who are displaced, lost homes or…
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau (Thomas Fire) update for Dec. 8
Click here for the entire e-newsletter HERE ARE A FEW WAYS TO HELP. Thank you to everyone near and away who has reached out to make sure we are safe. Our hearts are full. The question we hear the…
Ventura County Community Foundation Gives $477,000 to Support Those Affected by Fires, Launches Fund for Long Term Relief Efforts
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Community Foundation awarded a total of $477,000 to two vital service providers providing immediate relief efforts to those impacted by the Thomas Fire–the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. The grants awarded to…
TheraMind’s Newest Team Member Ready to Remedy
SANTA BARBARA — The TheraMind Center of Santa Barbara would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Elena Rapoport, who recently joined their local team of physicians serving the Central Coast. Dr. Rapoport serves as Medical Director of the…
Entrepreneurs Can Take Fast Track to Success with SBCC Scheinfeld Center’s Rapid Launch Intensive
Spring 2018 Entrepreneurship classes are enrolling now SANTA BARBARA — Entrepreneurship is about taking action, and in just one semester, the SBCC Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation’s Rapid Launch Intensive can help students take a product or service concept…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Dec. 7
Click here for the entire e-newsletter This week at CAM The Museum’s heart goes out to all the members, artists, board members, volunteers, visitors, Carnegie supporter and followers effected by the Ventura County fire. Even as this is being…
Bilingual report: Stay Informed — Sign Up for Thomas Fire Alerts
Click here for the entire e-newsletter VENTURA COUNTY — A wildfire that began late Monday continues to spread through parts of Ventura County, burning hundreds of homes and structures, forcing immediate evacuations, intermittent road closures, and affecting the air…
Gold Coast Health Plan Helps Fire Victims at Ventura County Shelters
Health Navigators are Assisting Members Impacted by the Thomas Fire CAMARILLO — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) is providing trained, bilingual health navigators for its members at the county’s two largest evacuation sites in response to the Thomas Fire. GCHP outreach representatives…
Santa Barbara County Residents — Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
Dear Friend, The Thomas Fire continues to move west toward the Santa Barbara County line. Rincon State Beach is closed and they are moving horses at the Polo fields. There are not currently evacuations or warnings in place for Santa…
Ventura County Office of Education announce school closures due to wildfire for Dec. 7, 8
VENTURA COUNTY —Due to the ongoing fire emergency, several Ventura County school districts will be closed for the remainder of this week. The current list of closures is below. The latest updates will be posted at www.vcoe.org. The following districts will…
CSU Channel Islands cancels classes for Dec. 7
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands has cancelled classes for Thursday, Dec. 7. However, the main campus in Camarillo will reopen with normal operating hours as well as the Thousand Oaks and Goleta locations. Employees will be expected to report to the…
Bilingual commentary: Islamic Influences in Our Lives
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 /…
Museum of Ventura County update for Dec. 6
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. The Ag Museum is Open and Ready to Serve The Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula is open to our community today from…
Jackson issues statement on Thomas Fire
VENTURA COUNTY — State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement today on the Thomas Fire in Ventura County, now estimated at approximately 45,000 acres and 0% containment. “I am devastated by the impact this fire has and will likely…
Gold Coast Health Plan Member Alert Regarding Thomas Fire
Ventura County’s Medi-Cal Plan is Making it Easy for Members to Access Prescriptions and Transportation During the Thomas Fire CAMARILLO — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) is alerting its members that during the Thomas Fire, members can get their prescriptions filled, receive…
United Way of Ventura County responds to Thomas Fire
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Dear Friends: An explosive brush fire, named the Thomas Fire, has spread quickly across Ventura County. Burning an estimated 31,000 acres in a matter of hours, the fire has forced thousands of residents…
Gold Coast Transit District Operating Reduced Bus Service in Ojai/Downtown Ventura Due to Thomas Fire
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District, the largest provider of public transit in Ventura County announced that it will be operating reduced bus service in Ventura and Ojai due to impact of Thomas Fire, potentially impacting hundreds of daily bus passengers.…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Dec. 1
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITION ON VIEW Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art, 1960 – Present On view September 17 – December 17, 2017 MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace, Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop,…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Dec. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES December 2017 DEPARTMENT NEWS THE 10TH ANNUAL OXNARD TAMALE FESTIVAL Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 9 am to 6:30 pm Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to ring in the holiday…
Bilingual report: Spring 2018 registration continue at Oxnard College for English as a Second Language classes
OXNARD — Spring 2018 registration continues at Oxnard College for English as a Second Language classes. The Spring Semester begins Jan. 8, with ESL classes beginning the week of Jan. 15. Click on flyer for more bilingual information.
January — Livingston Memorial presents free Community Education Classes and Events
VENTURA COUNTY — As Ventura County’s only non-profit Home Health and Hospice provider, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association supports the total well-being of our community. As part of our services, we host free monthly education classes throughout the county which…
Jan. 4 — Walk-in registration begins at Moorpark College
MOORPARK — Looking to change your career? Interested in enhancing your skillset? Make Moorpark College your first choice in pursing higher education! Classes are offered online & on campus to accommodate any schedule. Join us on Thursday, January 4th, 2018,…
Jan. 5 — ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ actress kicks off ‘Dinner & A Movie’ Series at The PACC
OXNARD — Mary Badham, the Oscar-nominated actress who portrayed Jean Louise “Scout” Finch in the beloved movie “To Kill a Mockingbird,” comes to the Oxnard Performing Arts Center as part of their new “Dinner and a Movie” Series which kicks off…
Jan. 5 — Find ‘Unity in the Community’ While Celebrating Loved Ones at Light Up A Life Ceremony in Carpinteria
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara encourages you to join your friends and neighbors in Downtown Carpinteria for a night of ‘Unity in the Community.’ Due to the devastating impact of the Thomas Fire, several lives in the Carpinteria community…
Jan. 10 — The Art and Architecture of Cal State Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Join Studio Channel Islands for a guided tour of the Art and Architecture of Cal State Channel Islands campus with John Gormley, campus architect and director of planning, design and construction, Jan. 10. Transportion departs Studio Channel Islands…
Jan. 13 — The Collection at RiverPark hosts Community Celebration of Ventura County’s first public market, The Annex
OXNARD — The Collection at RiverPark is proud to announce the first community event celebrating The Annex, the public market-style space located within the lifestyle shopping center on Saturday, Jan. 13. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the 16,000-square-foot public…
Jan. 13 — Fashion Photography Exhibit to Support Fire Relief
VENTURA — “Let’s come together, our doors are open” is the theme of the opening reception for the new exhibition, In High Style: The Photography of Neal Barr, 5–7 p.m., Jan. 13, at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E.…
Jan. 13 — 50 Home Challenge Pop-Up
50 Home Challenge Pop-Up emPower Santa Barbara County Enjoy a morning with friends and neighbors to hear how the 50 Home Challenge is improving homes and communities through energy efficiency! The County of Santa Barbara’s emPower program along with CHERP…
January — A Class for Every New Year’s Resolution, Starting Now at SBCC School of Extended Learning
SANTA BARBARA — Now is the time to commit to 2018 resolutions by choosing among hundreds of eight-week, tuition-free classes beginning the week of January 16 at SBCC School of Extended Learning. Spring Semester runs January 16 through May 12…
Jan. 17 — Slingshot Art Studio Hosts Art Reception in Support of Hospice of Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Join Hospice of Santa Barbara on Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for a wine and hors d’oeuvres open house reception for SlingShot’s art exhibition at the Leigh Block Gallery. SlingShot, an art gallery designed…
Jan. 17 — UCSB Multicultural Center Theater to present free screening of ‘Dolores’
SANTA BARBARA — The UCSB Multicultural Center Theater to present free screening of “Dolores” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 as part of its Cup of Culture series. “Dolores, a documentary, extols Dolores Huerta’s lifelong, and seemingly unlimited, fighting spirit in…
Jan. 17 — Hospice of Santa Barbara Art Reception
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara will hold a Art Reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Leigh Block Gallery, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite #100, Santa Barbara. You have the opportunity to view and purchase beautiful…
Jan. 18 — Panel of local men to discuss #MeToo & sexual harassment in SLO County
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — A panel discussion — titled Men’s Place in the #MeToo Movement — will address sexual harassment in SLO County and ways that community members, men and women alike, can get involved in supporting the Silence Breakers…
Jan. 18 — CSUCI Environmental Science Professor to discuss impacts of Thomas Fire on wilderness and wildlife
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Professor and Chair of the Environmental Science & Resource Management Program Sean Anderson, Ph.D., will speak about the short- and long-term effects of the Thomas Fire as part of the Ventura Land Trust’s (VLT) 2018 Environmental…
Jan. 19 through 21 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Grandeza Mexicana: A Festive Mosaic of Mexico’s Dance Traditions in free concerts
Summary: Los Angeles- based folkloric ballet highlight culture and tradition of Mexican regions including Michoacan, Guerrero, Sinaloa and Jalisco Three opportunities to see them for FREE: Friday, January 19, 7 pm, Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Saturday,…
Jan. 19 — Free Dance Performance by Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company
Grandeza Mexicana: A Festive Mosaic of Mexico’s Dance Traditions FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Friday, January 19, 7:00 pm Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows…
Jan. 19 through 21 — Boys & Girls Club members display winning art at Carnegie Art Museum; receive recognition at reception and award ceremony
VENTURA COUNTY — More than 60 members from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme will have their winning National Fine Arts pieces on display 5:30–7:30 p.m. January 19 at the Carnegie Art Museum, 424 S…
Jan. 20 — Free Dance Performance by Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company
Grandeza Mexicana: A Festive Mosaic of Mexico’s Dance Traditions FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Saturday, January 20, 7:00 pm Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows concert. More…
Jan. 20 — Ventura County Arts Council presents ‘Emerging Artists: A Student Reading’ in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Ventura County Arts Council will present “Emerging Artists: A Student Reading” from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Oxnard Downtown Main Library. 251 S. A St., Oxnard. Presented by Oxnard Friends of the Library Foundation – Hosted…
20 de enero — Invitación a la sesión de orientación sobre finanzas personales
OXNARD — Invitación a la sesión de orientación sobre finanzas personales, 20 de enero 2018, 10 am a 12 pm Consulado de México, 3151 W. Fifth St., Suite E100, Oxnard.
Jan. 21 — BBSVC celebrates volunteers & first responders for National Mentoring Month
VENTURA COUNTY — January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is celebrating with some very special events and activities, with a message of volunteerism and thanking First Responders in Ventura County. All month long,…
Jan. 23 — ‘The Effects of Medi-Cal on Homeownership’ Free Workshop to be held in Oxnard
VENTURA COUNTY — Under a federal law not widely known to consumers, the State of California must seek repayment from the estates of certain Medi-Cal members after they die. What does this mean for homeowners receiving Medi-Cal benefits? Ventura County Community…
Jan. 24 — ‘Toying with Science Show: Free and Open to the Public at Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center
OXNARD — As part of its renewed effort to present dynamic public programming to the Greater Oxnard area, the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center (The PACC) is pleased to host Garry Krinsky and his “Toying with Science” performance with two…
Jan. 24 — The Art on the Water
OXNARD — Enjoy a private docent tour of the Ventura County Maritime Museum and gourmet lunch at Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, with its beautiful harbor views, Jan. 24. Transportation departs Studio Channel Islands at 10 a.m. and returns to SCI…
26 a 27 de enero — Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation presents ‘The Spirit of ‘I Can’ — Artes Visuales y Baile Espectáculo 2018
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation presents ‘The Spirit of ‘I Can’ — Artes Visuales y Baile Espectáculo 2018, 26 a 27 de enero.
Jan. 27 — Poetry Reading to Complement Art at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — On Saturday, January 27, 2018, Ventura County Poet Laureate Phil Taggart will host a poetry reading at the Santa Paula Art Museum. The performance will feature two dozen local poets whose original poems will explore the theme of…
Through Jan. 28 — De Colores Art Show — Santa Paula Art Museum’s Impressive Latino Art Collection
SANTA PAULA —The Santa Paula Art Museum’s exhibit, De Colores Art Show: Portraits of the Past, continues through Jan. 28, 2018. The interactive exhibit unveils portraits by groundbreaking Latino and Latino American artists, including Carlos Almaraz, Judy Baca, Sergio Hernández, Gilbert “Magú”…
Jan. 28 — Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion to present television tapings of Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
PORT HUENEME — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will present another action-packed set of television tapings from Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E. Surfside Drive on Sunday, January 28! The event will not be one to miss, as the most…
Through Jan. 28 — Enjoy Oxnard’s Culinary Side during ‘Oxnard Dine, Wine & Beer Week’
OXNARD – Both residents and visitors are invited to discover the many flavors of Oxnard during “Oxnard Dine, Wine & Beer Week” taking place January 19-28, 2018. A variety of unchained and unique restaurants throughout Oxnard will participate providing foodies with…
Jan. 31 — Hospice Volunteer Training begins
CENTRAL COAST — Join Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association’s remarkable core of volunteers–community heroes that give special gifts of time and compassion to patients and their families at the end of life. We will provide you with training that gives…
6 de enero — Ven of celebrar El Día de los Reyes Magos
OXNARD — Ven of celebrar El Día de los Reyes Magos, 6 de enero de 2018, 4:00 a 6:00 pm, en el Consulado de México en Oxnard, 3151 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. Habrá juguetes y rosca.
KidSTREAM Receives Grant to Measure Impact of Children’s Museum
VENTURA COUNTY — KidSTREAM, the emerging children’s museum based in Camarillo, received funding from the William A. and Cynthia D. Fairburn, Jr. Memorial Fund to assess needs and measure the expected economic and social impacts that will be created by…
Bilingual commentary: Chicano Migration and Evolution
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 /…
New faculty in UCSB’s English department bring vibrancy to Chicana/Chicano literature studies
By Jim Logan / UCSB UC Santa Barbara, as an official Hispanic-Serving Institution, has long been committed to the needs of its Latino students. Now, three new faculty members in the campus’s English department are taking that support to even higher levels.…
Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 30
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Winter Festival Features Holiday Pet Fun! Pets of all kinds are welcome on Free First Sunday, December 3, as the Museum teams up with the Santa…
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of Jardin de las Rosas Affordable Apartments in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Furthering their mission to build homes and provide services to strengthen communities and change lives, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is excited to announce that the Jardin de las Rosas affordable apartments will be unveiled in Santa Barbara…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers update for Nov. 30
Click here to visit El Centrito Family Learning Centers During this holiday season, El Centrito Family Learning Centers wants to Thank you! We want to thank you for making it possible for our programs to thrive and helping us…
Jackson, Santiago to Hold Hearing Monday on the Effectiveness of Emergency Alert Systems During Recent Fires
SACRAMENTO — In the wake of recent catastrophic fires in Los Angeles, Napa, Sonoma, and elsewhere in the state, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, and Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), chair of the…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Nov. 29
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter “Nothing else in all life is such a maker of joy and cheer as the privilege of doing good.” — James Russell Miller What’s Your Piece of The Luke? This holiday season,…
The Children’s Heart Foundation Joins Forces with the American Heart Association Little Hats, Big Hearts Efforts on the Central Coast
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The American Heart Association and The Children’s Heart Foundation launches Little Hats, Big Hearts on the Central Coast. The program that dons newborns with knitted red caps raises awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of…
Economic Development Collaborative–Ventura County Adds New SBDC Advisor
VENTURA COUNTY — The Economic Development Collaborative–Ventura County has added new consultant Rachel Horn to their team of 30-plus advisors, who all help to provide free one-on-one consulting to local businesses to help area companies strengthen and grow their bottom…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Nov. 28
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Dear Friend of MCASB, This was an exciting year filled with change and growth for the Museum. Born out of a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, we launched takepart | makeart: arte para todos,…
SBNC Receives Patient-Centered Medical Home Designation
NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home™ standards emphasize enhanced care through patient-clinician partnership SANTA BARBARA — The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has recognized each of the medical facilities at Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home…
Tips for Coping with the Loss of a Loved One
SANTA BARBARA — The holidays are officially in full swing, and it’s an exciting time to be thinking about all the wonderful memories we’ll be making with our close friends and family members. But perhaps this year, you feel an…
CSUCI Nursing program has 100% pass rate for state nursing boards—again
CAMARILLO — For the fourth time, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Nursing graduates scored a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the state boards that allow them to practice nursing. The latest 100% pass rate is for the 57 CSUCI…
SBCC MESA Engineering Students Attend Leadership Conference
SANTA BARBARA — Four hand-picked engineering and computer science students from Santa Barbara City College attended the invitation-only MESA Student Leadership Conference in Los Angeles on Oct. 27-28. Held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, where this year’s theme was Illuminate. Motivate. Launch.,…
RISE Launches Year-End Fundraising Campaign
Local sexual assault survivors tell their stories SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — RISE is proud to announce the launch of its latest campaign featuring the stories of sexual assault survivors from San Luis Obispo County and the positive impact RISE has had…
Bilingual commentary: The Death of the Middle Class
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes It isn’t just an illusion—the American middle class is indeed dying, slowly evaporating as the wealthy reap the benefits of insidious forces that shunt away the money that used to sustain the…
Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 22
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Figure Drawing with Museum of Ventura County Resident Artist Ryan Carr Grab a friend and join Museum of Ventura County Resident…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Nov. 22
Click here for the entire e-newsletter This week at CAM Dear CAM Friends, The week of Thanksgiving has many traditions. At the Carnegie, like the falling leaves of the season, the holiday signals the time to sadly usher out Linda Arreola’s career break through exhibit, The…
‘Round Up’ Fundraiser at Home Improvement Center Raises Funds for Hospice of Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — As Thanksgiving approaches, Hospice of Santa Barbara has much in which to be grateful. The nonprofit is especially thankful for those who participated in a recent ‘Round Up’ campaign, which raised funds for the many invaluable programs…
The Museum of Natural History Store a Shopping Destination this Holiday Season
SANTA BARBARA — The Folk & Tribal Arts Marketplace has become a popular annual tradition at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, and while it will not be making its typical stop at the Museum’s campus in 2017, there…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Winter Session 2017 for Clubs Located in Thousand Oaks/Newbury Park
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley has kicked off the Winter Session for the clubs located in Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park running through Monday, March 13. Registration is ongoing and enrollment is available to families…
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing to Honor Michael Towbes, Jeanette Duncan at New Jardin de las Rosas Development
SANTA BARBARA — Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is pleased to announce that when the new Jardin de las Rosas apartments are officially opened in downtown Santa Barbara on Thursday, December 7, two people who played critical roles in the organization’s history…
Dec. 1 nomination deadline approaching for El Concilio’s 28th annual Latino Leadership Awards
El Concilio is asking for nominations for the 29th Annual Latino Leadership Awards scheduled for April 6th 2018. OXNARD — We’ve made it easier for you to send in your nomination. Click on link here or on flyer to take you to our on-line nomination form.…
State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson update for Nov. 16
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Message From Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson In contrast to the gridlock and dysfunction in Washington and the White House, the California Legislature has had an extraordinarily productive year. We passed Senate Bill 1, which…
OSD Recognizes School Psychologists During Awareness Week
OXNARD — The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) declared November 13-17, 2017 as School Psychology Awareness Week: “Power Up! Be a Positive Change.” The Oxnard School District recognizes School Psychologists for the important and vital role that they play…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Nov. 16
Click here for the entire e-newsletter This week at CAM Looking for an art engagement activity for your children ages 7-11 this weekend? The education department has a few spots open for this Saturday, November 18 – Building Blocks of…
United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Young Leaders Society Raises $6,000+ at Bowling Fundraiser
SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County’s (UWSBC) Young Leaders Society donned their goofiest get ups and hit the lanes for their biggest United We Bowl fundraiser ever, raising more than $6,000 in support of youth education. More…
A special holiday gift from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to our community
A letter to the Santa Barbara community, from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History President & CEO Luke Swetland – You may have heard that we’re currently undergoing significant renovations, something we like to call “revitalization” here at the Santa…
Bilingual commentary: Taking Back Our Country
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes I look across the political landscape outside the window of my experience and I sometimes see a country I don’t even recognize anymore. I see a nation roiling like boiling water, a…
Scheinfeld Center Summit Prepares Today’s and Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs for Success in the Global Economy
SANTA BARBARA — The SBCC Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosted its first Global Manufacturing for Startups Summit on Friday, October 27 at the Fess Parker Resort. Side by side, local entrepreneurs, students and regional community college and high…
Briana Sapp Tivey Joins Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Sea Center as Director of Marketing and Communications
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Sea Center is proud to announce Briana Sapp Tivey as its new Director of Marketing and Communications. Sapp Tivey brings to the Museum and Sea Center more than 10…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offer Chance to Win Twin Vee OceanCat on Nov. 18
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley will offer the community a chance to win a Twin Vee OceanCat 225 that was donated by Guy Newman of Twin Vee, for the annual ‘Stand up for our…
Davey’s Voice Film Festival Call for Entries Deadline Extended for Local Animal Films
SANTA BARBARA — Local nonprofit Davey’s Voice will be hosting a film festival centered on the lives of animals on January 13th, 2018. Davey’s Voice has announced an extension of the deadline for film submissions until Friday December 1st, 2017.…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for Nov. 15
Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 11, No. 44 November 2017 Quick Links – See the Current State of the Region Report – Last Quarter’s Newsletter Join us at the Ventura County Civic Alliance! Welcome to Our Fall 2017 Livable Communities Newsletter! This…
Santa Barbara City College update for Nov. 14
Message from the President – November 2017 November is a time to be thankful. As President of this wonderful institution, I have much to be thankful for. Two recent events reminded me how much I am thankful for our community…
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation Hosts 21st Military Ball
SANTA BARBARA — Over 650 local veterans and active duty service men and women, along with their friends, families and supporters, gathered at the Fess Parker Resort on Saturday, November 4 for the 21st Annual Military Ball. Medal of Honor Recipient,…
Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree helped Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Burn their Mortgage
SANTA BARBARA — In September, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics made its final payment on the mortgage for the Eastside Neighborhood Medical and Family Dental Clinics. Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree, who along with her late husband, Lord Paul Ridley-Tree, provided major support to…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Nov. 13
Click here for the entire e-newsletter What’s Your Piece of the Luke? This holiday season, what better way to honor a family member, mentor or loved one than by creating a lasting remembrance for someone you hold dear? Please consider…
Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 13
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Museum of Ventura County and California Resources Corporation Host a “Moment of Gratitude” The Museum of Ventura County and California Resources…
Dec. 1 nomination deadline approaching for El Concilio’s 28th annual Latino Leadership Awards
El Concilio is asking for nominations for the 29th Annual Latino Leadership Awards scheduled for April 6th 2018. OXNARD — We’ve made it easier for you to send in your nomination. Click on link here or on flyer to take you to our…
Ventura County Public Works Agency disaster simulation training ensures county-wide state of storm readiness
VENTURA COUNTY — Even in drought years, severe floods happen: preparation helps save lives and property. The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) conducted Storm Day, an annual disaster simulation drill, on Nov. 1, which focused on preparation for flooding…
Bilingual commentary: Adjusting Education for the New Economy
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes Perhaps we need to re-think the entire approach to high school and college education as a new economic age dawns on the millennial generation beginning to enter the work force. Our curriculum…
Museum of Ventura County, California Resources Corporation Host a ‘Moment of Gratitude’
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County and California Resources Corporation (CRC) hosted a “Moment of Gratitude,” on Thursday, Nov. 9, to thank city and county officials and community members for their support throughout the Museum’s fiscal challenge. In a special…
Oxnard author René Corado returns from Costa Rica to participate in local author fair on Nov. 12
OXNARD — René Corado, a Guatemalan Biologist and writer, author of the books El Lustrador and the Adventures of René Corado The Shoeshine Boy, and resident of Oxnard, was invited by the organization Partners In Flight to participate at the XXI…
United Way of Ventura County update for Nov. 9
Click her for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Last Saturday, over 200 parents and students attended United Way’s 2nd Annual GradNation Summit, which was the first fully bilingual program of its kind. This year’s theme “Student Success: You…
‘Tis the Season’ – Oxnard is Gearing up to Celebrate the Holidays!
OXNARD — Oxnard transforms into a winter wonderland this holiday season with a series of festive events ranging from massive lights displays to festive tours and tempting tamales! Oxnard kicks off the holiday season with the 67th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting…
The Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Program at La Colonia Neighborhood brings the community together to celebrate Dia de los Muertos
OXNARD — A series of cultural workshops were hosted by the Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Program at La Colonia Neighborhood culminating with a Dia de los Muertos community celebration on November 2nd, 2017. Workshops were led by a local artist,…
Ventura Home Buying Fair Prepares Local Employees for Local Home Ownership
VENTURA — Local employees left the October 28th Coastal Housing Partnership Home Buying Fair with a new confidence in their potential to become home owners. They gained vital knowledge about the local real-estate market and home buying process. Real estate…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Nov. 8
Click here for the entire e-newsletter This week at CAM The Carnegie and CAM Studio will be CLOSED Saturday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day. But, don’t miss the exhibition next door We Remember — Ventura County to Vietnam and Back,’…
Bilingual report: ACLU of Southern California Santa Barbara Chapter Presents A Fall Community Forum: ‘Immigrant Rights and Citizenship in the Trump Era’ on Nov. 8
SANTA BARBARA — Join the ACLU of Santa Barbara for an evening of community discussion on the significance of the Trump administration’s policy changes to immigration and citizenship. Our lineup of speakers includes: Mohammad Tajsar, staff Attorney for the Southern California…
Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Foundation Awards $485,000 in Grants Helping A Dozen Local Nonprofits
VENTURA COUNTY — The Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Foundation announced twelve grants totaling $485,000. The grants will provide support in the areas of youth development, senior services, basic needs, the arts, veteran services, dental care, mental health, philanthropic…
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Appoints Tory Milazzo, Wayne Rosing as New Trustees
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has announced that Salvatore “Tory” Milazzo and Wayne Rosing have joined its Board of Trustees. Salvatore “Tory” Milazzo is a Senior Portfolio Manager at HighMark Capital Management, Union Bank’s wholly owned registered…
Santa Paula Museum of Art update for Nov. 6
Click here for the entire e-newsletter SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Where great art and community events are always in season… “Morning’s Promise” by Doug Singletary, oil, Collection of the artist © Doug Singletary THE TENTH ANNUAL ART ABOUT AGRICULTURE…
From La Frontera to La Universidad — Latina scholar and author Norma E. Cantu, to receive UCSB’s annual Luis Leal Literature Award
By Andrea Estrada • UCSB Norma Elia Cantú has worn many hats over the course of her career. She is adding another next month when she comes to UC Santa Barbara to receive the campus’s 14th annual Luis Leal Award for…
Bilingual commentary: Republicans Closing the Door
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes “It’s all a matter of perspective,” we often hear. But sometimes those stated “perspectives” lift eyebrows, start fights or lead to war. Our country at this time is being torn asunder by…
Happily Ever After: Graduates of Self-sufficiency Program Celebrated with Major Community Partners
SANTA BARBARA — At 43, James Coronado is on the road to advancing his career in education, having recently earned his master’s degree from Antioch University. And surrounded by his wife and children, Coronado celebrated yet another graduation Oct. 19…
‘Round Up’ Your Purchases to Support Hospice of Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Whether your latest house renovation project involves new flooring, plumbing facilities, or just a simple paint job, your home improvement purchases could help support life-changing programs in your community. From now through Nov. 7, shoppers at the…
Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 2
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. 17th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration at the Museum of Ventura County Free family event features music, art, dance and crafts…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Nov. 2
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS AT MCASB EXHIBITION ON VIEW Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art, 1960 – Present On view September 17 – December 17, 2017 MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace, Santa Barbara Community…
10th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration returns to Conejo Mountain Memorial Park on Nov. 4
CAMARILLO — 10th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration returns to Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo. “Hasta La Muerte — Comida, Altars, Prayers, Laughter…
Edible worms, Alka-Seltzer rockets and crime scene investigations, all part of CSUCI Science Carnival in Oxnard on Nov. 4
CAMARILLO – Crowd pleasers like the flaming Gummi Bears, the banana piano and the self-carving pumpkin will return for the 2017 CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Science Carnival along with dozens of brand new exhibits including a laser harp and a 3-D scanner that will allow…
Halloween brings community, residents together at the Villas at Higuera affordable housing complex
SANTA BARBARA — Everyone knows Halloween is about tricks and treats, but it’s also about coming together as a community – and being a kid. Children from Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s (PSHH) Villas at Higuera affordable housing complex dressed in festive…
State Physical Education-Health Project based at CSUCI gets funded for $361,000
CAMARILLO — A CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)-based project that supports health and physical education teachers all over the state has received $361,000 annual funding from the Regents of the University of California to continue its work. The “California Physical Education-Health Project” (CPE-HP) is…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Nov. 1
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Dec. 2 — School of Extended Learning Arts & Crafts Fair
SANTA BARBARA — Get crafty with your holiday shopping at SBCC School of Extended Learning’s annual Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday Dec. 2. Rummage through hundreds of unique, handcrafted treasures including ceramics, glass arts, jewelry, weavings, floral…
Through Dec. 2 — CSUCI presents ‘Acts and Actos: An Evening of Short Plays in English, Spanish and Spanglish’
CAMARILLO — What happens when one member of a family is a zombie? Or when some relatives decide that a family reunion is a perfect time to spill some family secrets? As we enter the season of family holidays, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s…
2 y 3 de diciembre — Jornada Sabatina y Dominical en Oxnard
OXNARD — Jornada Sabatina y Dominical sábado 2 y domingo 3 de diciembre de 2017, 8 am-3 pm en el Consulado de México en Oxnard, 3151 W. Fifth St., Oxnard.
Dec. 3 — Oceanview Pavilion Pro-Wrestling TV Show
PORT HUENEME — The Oceanview Pavilion will present free Pro-Wrestling TV Shows through Dec. 3. Click on image for more information.
Dec. 3 — Santa Paula Art Museum to present ‘Champagne and Shopping’
SANTA PAULA — “Champagne and Shopping,” the Santa Paula Art Museum’s annual holiday event, is back on Sunday, December 3, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The community is invited to gather around the Museum’s Christmas tree to enjoy festive…
Dec. 4-5 — BPI Building Science Principles Training – emPower San Luis Obsipo County
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Earn a Building Science Principles certificate while learning how to maximize overall energy efficiency at emPower San Luis Obispo County’s two-day Building Performance Institute Training. emPower staff, BPI building analysts and certified professionals will go over…
Dec. 4 — CSUCI Choir’s winter concert celebrates poetry and songs of the British Isles
CAMARILLO — William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley and Ursula Wood are among the British poets who will be celebrated during the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Choir winter concert entitled: “The Poet Sings: Songs and Poetry of the British Isles.” Concerts are Dec. 4…
Dec. 6 — OC LIVE to present Opening Night: The Improvised Musical
OXNARD — Hello Oxnard College and friends of Oxnard College, Please join us for a super funny and entertaining OC LIVE event next WED. DEC 6 at 6:30 in the Performing Arts building. OPENING NIGHT: THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL! is exactly that – a Broadway- style musical…
Through Dec. 6 — Oxnard College launches OC Live with Fall events
OC LIVE — A Performing Arts and Lecture Series to Delight, Inspire, and Inform OXNARD — OC LIVE is the new performing arts and lecture series at Oxnard College (OC). Our goal is to bring dynamic and inspiring speakers and artists to…
Dec. 7 — Mixed Media Paint Night at Studio Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center to present Mixed Media Paint Night, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo. Join SCI for an evening with Mixed Media artists delivering workshops and demonstrations. Free to attend; donation for material…
Dec. 7 — Assertive Communication – SBCC Career Skills Institute
SANTA BARBARA — This course teaches students how to enhance assertiveness skills for immediate on-the-job use. Discover techniques to be an assertive communicator, acquire tools to receive and give feedback. Address business etiquette with professionalism and assertiveness. Identify strengths and…
Dec. 7 — Curated Cocktails to be held at the the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Join us for happy hour at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara with signature cocktails, hands-on art activities, special DJ sets, and free admission to the exhibition Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art from 1960 – Present. Part…
Se CANCELA la jornada semanal en Fillmore — 7 de diciembre — Jornada Semanal en Fillmore
AVISO IMPORTANTE Debido a los incendios en el condado de Ventura y a las evacuaciones en el área, la jornada de documentación entre semana (Consulado Móvil) programada para el jueves 7 de diciembre en la ciudad de Fillmore se CANCELA. Les recordamos…
Dec. 8-10 — Local Rising Star Featured in Ventura County Ballet’s Beloved Holiday Performance, “The Nutcracker”
VENTURA COUNTY — When you first meet her, Jasmine Duncan appears to be a shy and quiet 16-year-old girl, but when she hits the stage, she comes out of her shell to dazzle audiences with her pure technical talent and…
Dec. 8 — Neal Barr Photography Exhibit
VENTURA — Experience the highly-acclaimed fashion and beauty imagery of photographer Neal Barr and meet the artist at the opening reception for the new exhibition, In High Style: The Photography of Neal Barr, 6–8 p.m., Dec. 8, at the Museum…
Dec. 8 — Saints Band presents Winter Concert in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — A night of Holiday and Winter music by the Jazz, Concert and Marching bands of Santa Maria High School. Tickets are only $5 per person and concessions will be sold. All proceeds go towards the band attending the National…
Dec. 8 — Jewelry Night at Studio Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center to present Jewelry Night, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo. Come meet some of SCI’s jewelry artists and learn more about the stones and gems they use. Free…
Through Dec. 9 — Fake news; Zoot Suiters; war and peace; body and soul all subjects in CSUCI’s Library Lecture Series
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) welcomes another partner this year in the University’s fall Library Lecture Series, which begins Sept. 9 and wraps up Dec. 9 and explores everything from the history of organized labor to the gulf between the young…
Rescheduled to Dec. 16 — Light Up A Life 2017 – Hospice of Santa Barbara
CENTRAL COAST — Hospice of Santa Barbara invites the community to celebrate and honor the lives of their loved ones at its 34th annual Light Up A Life ceremonies. The free ceremonies will feature special speakers and guests, entertainment, and the lighting…
Through Dec. 10 — ‘Good Things Come in Small Packages’ at Studio Channel Islands’ Holiday Fair
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands, located at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, kicks off the holiday season with its annual holiday fair and festival, Dec. 1–3, beginning with the opening reception, 5–6 p.m. Dec. 1, for “Good Things Come in Small…
Dec. 12 — CSUCI Business & Technology Partnership Holiday Mixer joins entrepreneurs, alumni, campus and community
CAMARILLO — The public is welcome to join an annual meeting and holiday mixer hosted by the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Business & Technology Partnership (B&TP). The 2017 Annual Meeting & Holiday Mixer will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec.…