OXNARD — With the California Strawberry Festival about to take center stage on May 18-19, the summer season is also right around the corner and Oxnard is ready to welcome visitors with its many special events taking place throughout the city.…
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Santa Paula Art Museum update for May 6 — Bookmaking, Busy Weekend, Kids’ Classes, and Portraits Closing
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas sets sights on future home
Your monthly news & updates I plan to send an occasional newsletter to keep you updated on what Teatro is doing. Margaret Cortese www.teatrodelasamericas.org 319 W. 6th St. Oxnard Future home of Teatro de las Américas We are busy looking…
Santa Maria High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter recognized for participation, ontributions to the March of Dimes and Government Awareness Projects
SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter was recently recognized for their participation and contributions to the March of Dimes and Government Awareness Projects during the California FBLA State Leadership Conference at the Sacramento…
SBCC Dual Enrollment helps high school students jump start college careers
SANTA BARBARA — Every year, over 1,000 high school students register for classes at SBCC during the summer and take classes to meet high school and college requirements under SBCC’s Dual Enrollment Program. Registration is now open for two summer sessions:…
Take 5 And Read To Kids! Campaign Coming to a Library near you!
VENTURA COUNTY — The fourth annual Take 5 and Read to Kids campaign, a partnership between the Ventura County Star and First 5 Ventura County to raise awareness about the importance of early childhood literacy is coming to Ventura County…
Community Partners to be Honored May 8 at United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 96th Annual Awards Celebration
Hospice of Santa Barbara Hosts Art Reception for Architectural Paintings by Tom Kress
Museum of Ventura County update for May 2 — Women Beyond Borders Opening Reception + Weekend Events!
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County this Friday, May 3, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and be among the first to view the new exhibit, “Women Beyond Borders.” This extraordinary exhibition displays boxes created by women…
CalCIMA Files Lawsuit Seeking to Protect Mineral Resources
‘Rooster Keeping’ Ordinance adopted by Ventura County Board of Supervisors. Bilingual applications available
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for May 2 — May 2019 at MCASB
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS MAY SCREENINGS READERS, 2017 Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 3 pm | MCASB RSVP here » Thursday, May 23, 2019 | 6:30 pm | MCASB Join MCASB for a special evening screening…
Oxnard School District bans Glyphosate
OXNARD — Adding to the growing momentum in Ventura County for better protections from pesticide use, the Oxnard School District (OSD) has banned Glyphosate—the toxic ingredient in RoundUp. To a cheering May 1stcrowd, the district’s Board of Trustees adopted a resolution…
SBCC Seeks Community Volunteers in search for new Superintendent/President
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees is seeking community members to serve on a Screening Committee for the hiring of its new College Superintendent/President. The Board is seeking two (2) volunteers to represent the community-at-large…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for April 29 — Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week:
May at The Marjorie Luke Theatre!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Michael Andrews speaks on The Luke Theatre’s impact on Santa Barbara’s youth and how the Boxtales Theatre Company have found a summer home in The Luke. Upcoming Events Don Quixote Saturday & Sunday,…
CSUCI named Tree Campus USA for seventh year in a row
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s dedication to planting and maintaining the trees shading the campus streets, sidewalks and buildings has earned the University a Tree Campus USA designation for the seventh year in a row. Tree Campus USA is a…
More than 300,000 Tons of Debris from Woolsey and Hill Fires Removed by State Contractors
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State contractors have removed more than 300,000 tons of debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from private properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties since debris removal operations began on February 6, officials with the Debris…
Carnegie Art Museum update for May 1 — May Programs and Events | CAM Studio Gallery Opening Reception “Smoke & Mirros” Zara Monet Feeney
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM STUDIO GALLERY GUEST STUDIO ARTIST EXHIBITION May 2-June 16, 2019 SMOKE & MIRRORS – Zara Monet Feeney a curious visual experience in reflexive looking showcasing the guest artist’s studioship installation. Click here…
Friendship Adult Day Services update for May 1 — Friendship Center MAY 2019–A Case of the Birthdays
Click here for the entire e-newsletter About Us Programs For Caregivers Calendar of Activities Events Donate Contact Us Train Your Brain! CONNECTIONS NOW Mondays & Wednesdays in Montecito as well as Mondays & Thursdays in Goleta: GOLETA 805-845-7442 Persons…
SMHS French and Spanish Honor Societies team up for ‘Cultural Friday
SANTA MARIA — The SMHS French and Spanish Honor Societies will team up for “Cultural Friday” from 3:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on May 3, thanks to generous donations by The Fund For Santa Barbara. The non-profit community foundation supports organizations…
June 1 — Shop till You Drop at The Collection at RiverPark for Summer Sip & Shop Presented by Luxe Medical Spa
June 1 — Ventura County Community Development Corp. to present 7th annual Homeownership Fair
June 1 — Studio Channel Islands Art Center Presents The NEXT Big Thing. Exhibit continues through July 20
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC) will launch The NEXT Big Thing exhibition with an opening reception 4 to 6 p.m., June 1, at SCIAC’s Blackboard Gallery at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. The exhibition will be juried…
June 1 — Fly or Crawl to the Oxnard Insect Festival
June 1 — Studio Channel Islands Arts Alive Festival
June 2 — Free Kids’ Art Fest at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum is excited to host its outdoor Kids’ Art Fest on Sunday, June 2, 2019, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. It will be a playful day filled with collaborative art-making during which families can…
June 4 — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association to hold diabetes class
June 5 — The Light Shines Ahead Luncheon
June 5 — Surfing Legend Shaun Tomson Shares Lessons of Life and Loss
June 6 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present 1st Thursday at SBMA
June 9 — Family Art Project Class to Be Offered at the Santa Paula Art Museum
June 9 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Studio Sunday’
June 9 — Rotary Club of Ojai-West presents The 33rd Annual Ojai Wine Festival
OJAI — For 33 years, the Ojai Wine Festival has served as the primary non-profit fundraising effort of the Rotary Club of Ojai-West Foundation and its numerous philanthropic endeavors, from Girl’s Empowerment Workshops to helping aid local communities in Thomas…
June 2 — Pro-Wrestling Show LIVE Port Hueneme
June 14 — EDC-SBDC presenting training: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Ask a Lawyer and a CPA about Incorporating
WHY EVERY ENTREPRENEUR NEEDS TO ASK A LAWYER AND A CPA ABOUT INCORPORATING If you’ve ever thought about incorporating your company, this interactive workshop is a must. Join Anthony Curtis, CPA and forensic accountant, and Erica Bristol, attorney and commercial…
June 15, 16 — Local Business and Nonprofit Partner to Collect Backyard Produce for Those in Need
June 15 — Free Family History Presentation to be held in Camarillo
Bilingual report: Through June 16 — CAM Studio Gallery Guest Artist Zara Monet Feeney
June 16 — Father’s Day Car Shows at Channel Islands Harbor
June 21 — SCIART Artist Talk Series Presents Lev Moross – A Poet among Print Makers
June 21 — Philosopher-poet & #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Mark Nepo Hosts New Book Reading and Spiritual in Westlake Village
June 21 — Computer Coding Event for Girls Coming to Ventura County
June 22 — Member Appreciation Day at the AG!
June 22 — Teatro de las Américas to present its 3rd Anniversary Gala
June 26— Tickets on sale for performance by comedian, actor, writer and director Aziz Ansari
June 27 — SBMA presents ‘Sketching in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Sketching in the Galleries,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions.…