Category: News

Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Feb. 1 — Community Conversations with Rod Lathim

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Community Conversations with Rod Lathim Marjorie Luke Theatre Board President Rod Lathim Rod Lathim has a long-time passion for the arts, and as a playwright/director/producer since 1979, he enjoys sharing that passion with…

Friendship Center adult day services in Montecito update for Feb. 1 — Festival of Hearts — The Emerald City on Feb. 9

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Click here to purchase tickets   And here’s a sneak peek at our auction packages:   Emerald City trip–Change of plan! Instead of being limited to the Emerald City of Seattle, chart your…

Senator Jackson Speaks Out Against Proposed Title IX Changes

SACRAMENTO –In the final week to submit formal comments to Trump Administration Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s proposed changes to Title IX, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) ,released the following statement condemning the proposed regulations as dangerous and backward. Her formal letter,…

Woolsey Fire Survivors in Los Angeles County Late Submission Period for Right-of-Entry Forms Open Until Feb. 15

SACRAMENTO — The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with Los Angeles County and participating state and federal agencies, announced today that they would be extending the date and accepting Woolsey Fire survivor’s Right-of-Entry (ROE) forms for the…

FEMA Extends Disaster Registration Deadline to Feb. 15

SACRAMENTO — Residents in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties who suffered damages from the Camp, Hill or Woolsey wildfires have 15 more days to register for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 is now…

Save the Date: El Concilio Family Services to present 30th annual ‘Latino Leadership Awards’

OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services will present its 30th annual “Latino Leadership Awards: Making a Difference — Together We Thrive,” with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Honorees will be…

March — Free Job & Career Workshops

March 2019 Career Shops Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 March 8 – Veterans Orientation, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – This collaborative meeting provides our veterans with information on local services…

March 6 — Grand opening of Code Ninjas Thousand Oaks features celebrity host Rolland Williams, NFL legend and Rams Super Bowl champ

A new center where kids learn to Code while building games they love to play THOUSAND OAKS — Get your game on at the grand opening festivities at Code Ninjas Thousand Oaks, Wednesday, March 6 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, featuring celebrity…

March 7 — Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara to present ‘Curated Cocktails Facciamo Festa!’

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara to present Curated Cocktails Facciamo Festa!. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. March 7, 2019 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Let’s do it again! Curated Cocktails is back with an Italian twist inspired…

March 7 — Dr. Sean Anderson returns to Ventura to present free environmental lecture ‘California’s Year-Round Wildfire Season – The New Abnormal’

VENTURA — On Thursday, March 7, Ventura Land Trust will kick off its 2019 Environmental Speaker Series with the return of the ever-popular Dr. Sean Anderson. Dr. Anderson, Departmental Chair of the Environmental Science and Resource Management Program at California State…

March 9 — Bilingual report: Resources Available for High School Students in Special Education at the 2018-19 ‘Transition Fair’ in Camarillo

Click on flyer for information in English y español CAMARILLO — It’s never too early to learn about resources for students with disabilities after high school. Help your high school student prepare for a quality adult life they envision by…

March 10 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert

SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, March Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. La Patronal, a unique…

March 10 — Camarillo Old Town Association’s 4th Annual Beer March Pairs Over 20 Craft Breweries with Downtown Businesses on March 10th for a Fun Community Day

CAMARILLO — Camarillo Old Town Association’s 4th Annual Beer March Pairs Over 20 Craft Breweries with Downtown Businesses on March 10th for a Fun Community Day WHAT: The Camarillo Old Town Association’s (COTA) 4th Annual Beer March will feature over…

March 10 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Parallel Stories Lecture: Alex Espinoza Dismantling Hierarchies’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ” Parallel Stories Lecture: Alex Espinoza — Dismantling Hierarchies,” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Described by Sandra Cisneros as “capable of renewing one’s faith in…

March 10 — Oceanview Pavilion presents Championship Wrestling from Hollywood LIVE

PORT HUENEME — On March 10, at Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will return to Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E Surfside Drive with another monumental set of television event! The winner of the 2019 PP3…

March 13 — Teacher who launched “Freedom Writers” from so-called “unteachable” students to visit CSUCI

“Dear Diary…I’m fourteen, and people think I should be scared because I’m surrounded by violence, but around here it’s an everyday thing. The first thing I see when I get off the bus is graffiti on walls, beer bottles, filling…

March 13 — UCSB Arts & Lectures to present Elisabeth Rosenthal in ‘An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back’

SANTA BARBARA — March 13, 2019 / 7:30PM / The New Vic Theatre, Santa Barbara UCSB Arts & Lectures to present “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back.” Elisabeth Rosenthal is the…

March 14 — SBMA presents ‘Mandelring Quartet’

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Mandelring Quartet’,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Formed in 1983 in the German wine region in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, three Schmidt siblings—Sebastian, Nanette and Bernhard—join with violist…

March 14 — 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.…

Through March 14 — ‘Empoderamienta: The Art of Latina Artists’ at Ventura College

Empoderamienta: The Art of Latina Artists On display at the Ventura College New Media Gallery will be Empoderamienta: The Art of Latina Artists curated by Ann H. Bittl. This exhibition explores the art of Latin American women artists with an…

March 14 — CSUCI’s Napa Gallery hosts reception for “The F Word” and other compelling takes on contemporary culture

Exhibit continues through April 4 CAMARILLO — For featured artists Kayla Mattes and Elisa Ortega, the title of their exhibit, “The F Word,” stands for “fiber,” “fabric” and “feminism.” “The F Word” is on exhibit at the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)…

March 16 — MOORPARK COLLEGE to Host its Second Annual Spring Festival with Car Show, Carnival Games, Performances and More

MOORPARK — Moorpark College will open its gates on Saturday, March 16  for its second annual Spring Festival, an open house for the whole community to help celebrate the “Magic of Moorpark.” Friends and families will enjoy games, food, performances, and…

March 16 — Ray D. Prueter Library to present ‘Sleep, Dreams, and Change’

PORT HUENEME — The Ray D. Prueter Library will present “Sleep, Dreams, and Change” at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at 510 Park Avenue, Port Hueneme. Brian Balke, a certified hypnotherapist, will visit the Ray D. Prueter Library on Saturday, March 16,…

March 17 — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Recognize Outstanding Youth at the 16th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration

AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) will celebrate inspirational youth for their outstanding achievements during the 16thAnnual Superstars of the Year Celebrationon Sunday, March 17, 2019. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the show runs from…

Through March 2019 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center announces upcoming events

LEVEL UP FRIDAY – https://www.oxnardperformingarts.com/game-on.html January 18, 2019 | 4 pm | $3-5 Entry Fee Players, are you ready?! We’re transforming our campus into a gamer’s paradise! PACC’s ultimate gaming experience features a classic arcade, multiple gaming opportunities and board…

March 21 — Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara’s Third Thursday Studio | Spinning

SANTA BARBARA — Join the Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara for an engaging evening of creation, experimentation, and conversation over art and a glass of wine from Presqu’ile Winery. The Third Thursday Studio program invites participants to explore techniques and themes…

March 21 — SBMA presents ‘Writing in the Galleries’

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Writing in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as an impetus…

March 23 — Oxnard PAL Celebrates 25 years of Service

Building positive relationships between youth, police officers and the community OXNARD — In April of 1994 the Oxnard Police Activities League was born and a new method of youth crime prevention was introduced to the community. A program designed to attract…

March 23 — Studio Channel Islands Art Center Hosts 2019 Collector’s Choice Event

CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC), a non-profit dedicated to bringing together art, artists and community, will host its annual Collectors Choice event, 6 to 9 p.m., March 23, at the SCIAC Blackboard Gallery, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd.,…

March 23 — AMERICA’S TEACHING ZOO AT MOORPARK COLLEGE to Host its Annual Spring Spectacular

MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host its annual Spring Spectacular on March 23. This fun-filled family event features animal shows, kid-friendly games and food. This year’s activities will take place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on…

March 24 — Pro-Wrestling Show LIVE Port Hueneme

PORT HUENEME — On March 10, at Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will return to Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E Surfside Drive on Sunday March 24 at 3pm. You will not want to miss this one!…

March 24 — Celebration of the Whales Festival Offers Family Fun, Prizes, and Chalk Art

OXNARD — Visitors who attend the 22nd Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival at the Channel Islands Harbor are going to be in for a variety of surprises. This year’s event will feature new family-friendly activities, chalk art, and prize…

March 26 — “Taste of the MBA” in Santa Barbara will highlight advantages of an advanced business degree

CAMARILLO — Corporate charisma, managing your manager, and the business climate in Santa Barbara and Ventura County are among the topics on the menu Tuesday, March 26 during CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) inaugural “Taste of the MBA” event. The mixer, followed…