CSU Channel Islands professor Kathleen Contreras reads from her book, “Braids/Trencitas,” during the annual Posada Holiday Book Drive held Dec. 9, 2010 at Ruby’s Cafe in Oxnard. Books collected before and during the event will be donated to Mercy Ministries,…
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Ventura Music Festival announces 2011 performers, artists
Artists and admirers gathered during the preview reception for the 2011 Ventura Music Festival held Dec. 8 at the Museum of Ventura County, Ventura. The event featured the introduction of the festival’s 17th season performers and artists by Nuvi Mehta,…
Jan. 3 is deadline for California Strawberry Festival poster contest
Entries are being accepted through Jan. 3 for the annual California Strawberry Festival poster contest, with the winner awarded $2,000, organizers reported this week. The poster will be used in marketing and advertising, as well as printed on collectible T-shirts…
University students organize holiday gift drive to benefit Casa Pacifica
Student Government at CSU Channel Islands has organized a holiday gift drive to benefit 430 children who are residents at Casa Pacifica in Camarillo. Casa Pacifica provides a home, school and treatment facility for abused, neglected and severely emotionally disturbed…
Rodney Fernandez retiring from Cabrillo Economic Development Corp.
Rodney Fernandez, executive director of Cabrillo Economic Development Corp., will be retiring at the end of 2011, the organization reported this week. “We sincerely appreciate the excellent leadership that Rodney has provided to CEDC since 1981,” Roy Jasso, president of…
Santa Paula Art Museum — FREE Teen Acting Workshop and February Fun!
In honor of the Santa Paula Art Museum’s tenth birthday, we’ve just installed a new exhibition featuring selections from the Museum’s permanent art collection. Since its genesis in 2010, the Museum’s collection has grown to include over 330 significant works…