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Sept. 8-9 — Stroll along the waterfront as world renowned chalk artists create masterpieces at the Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival

See spectacular and 3-dimensional chalk murals come to life on the Ventura Harbor Village promenade at the free, family-friendly event. VENTURA —  More than 40 talented chalk artists from Southern California will spend two days creating colorful, awe-inspiring chalk murals…

Sept. 11 — A Day of Remembrance and Preparedness

OXNARD — The City of Oxnard Fire Department will commemorate the terrible losses suffered on September 11, 2001, with a day of remembrance. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, all department flags will be raised at 6:55 a.m. Firefighters will be at attention and in…

Sept. 12 — Hospice of Santa Barbara to Recognize Outstanding Community Organizations and Individuals at 6th Annual Heroes of Hospice Luncheon

SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) is pleased to honor special heroes in our community at its 6th annual Heroes of Hospice “Jewels by the Sea” luncheon on September 12. The event will be held at the Four Seasons…

Sept. 13 — Friendship Center To Host Wine Tasting, Honor Supporters at 8th Annual Wine Down & Big Heart Award

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   MONTECITO — Friendship Center is putting on its 8th Annual Wine Down & Big Heart Awards on Thursday, September 13th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Featuring wine and beer tastings from 12 local businesses, this…

Sept. 13 — United Way of Ventura County Honors 5 Extraordinary Community & Corporate Leaders

VENTURA — United Way of Ventura County’s 14th annual Spirit Awards Gala presented by Procter & Gamble will take place on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at The Padre Serra Center in Camarillo, from 6:00-8:30pm. An exclusive VIP Sponsor Reception will be…

Sept. 15 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County Hosts “Get Out the Vote” Kick-Off Brunch

VENTURA — League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization, is hosting a “Get Out the Vote” Kick-Off Brunch on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Los Robles Greens Club located at 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks,…

Sept. 15 — TWEET THIS: An Interactive Pop-Up Exhibit for Children of All Ages

SANTA PAULA — The Agriculture Museum will feature a hands-on interactive exhibit about Ventura County birds during an opening reception from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15. Admission is free for members, $5 for nonmembers. The Agriculture Museum is located at…

Sept. 15 — San Luis Obispo and The American Heart Association Lace Up to Fund Research and Change Lives

The Heart Walk’s mission is to fund research to cure heart disease and stroke  SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, is hosting the 2018…

Sept. 16 — Oceanview Pavilion presents LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood

PORT HUENEME — Come and join us at the beautiful Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme, CA 93041, for the return of LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. This incredible television production and one of a kind FREE event will…

Sept. 17 — CSUCI Talks at the (Camarillo Public) Library: Mixtec – The Language of the Rain

CAMARILLO — Monday, September 17 at 6:30pm in the Community Room at the Camarillo Public Library. Mixtec is an indigenous language predominantly from Oaxaca, Mexico, yet the language has a strong presence in Ventura County and throughout California. This presentation will reifly…

Sept. 18 — Thomas Fire Economic Recovery Efforts Continue, Hoping to Restore Main Street Vitality

VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will host a panel discussion on Restoring Main Street Vitality in the wake of the Thomas Fire, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 18, at the Museum located at 100 E. Main Street, Ventura.…

Sept. 19 — Our County. Our Kids Hosts Children’s Group Therapy in Conjunction with CALM in Santa Maria

CALM group therapy 12 week series starting September 19 to address domestic violence issues for kids SANTA MARIA — To provide support for children who have been exposed to domestic violence, Our County. Our Kids, a program of Santa Barbara…

Sept. 20 — ‘Physics Girl’ Dianna Cowern to speak at Ventura County STEM network’s STEMtastic! celebration

CAMARILLO — What size magnet can erase a credit card? Are MRIs safe? How do you push a ping pong ball to the bottom of a bowl of water without touching it? These are the sorts of scientific riddles YouTube…

Sept. 21 — Hundreds invited to perform original song ‘We All Pray The Same’ for International Day of Peace Celebration

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Get ready to lend your voice for peace as part of a worldwide movement. Hundreds are invited to join together in spirit and song to sing “We All Pray the Same,” at an interfaith and multi-cultural celebration on…

Sept. 22-23 — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College Hosts Community Appreciation Day with Free Admission

MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College invites community members to experience the zoo free of charge the weekend of Sept. 22 and 23.  During the annual “Community Appreciation Day,” guests will experience wild animal encounters and presentations at 12:00…

Sept. 22 — School community invited to ‘Strengthening Our Families’ event in Oxnard

OXNARD — The Oxnard School District’s 7th annual “Strengthening Our Families” conference will take place on Saturday, September 22 from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at R.J. Frank Middle School, 701 North Juanita Avenue in Oxnard. The event will include activities…

Sept. 22 — 13th Annual Boys & Girls Club’s “Day for Kids” – Free Event Provides Families a Day of Fun and Quality Time Together

OXNARD — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme invites the community to join them for the 13th Annual Day for Kids celebration 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sept. 22 at the Martin V. Smith Youth…

Sept. 22 — Inaugural Folk Festival to be Held at Ag Museum Gardens in Santa Paula

SANTA PAULA — The Agriculture Museum will present its first Folk Music Festival in the Gardens, noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 22. The festival will feature Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Misa Della alongside three original songwriters and musicians from Ventura…

Sept. 22 — Bilingual report: Fall Prevention Awareness Day Provides Reminder for Parents & Caregivers

VENTURA COUNTY — The annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD), September 22, raises awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. Ventura County Public Health’s Safe Kids Coalition would also like to raise the awareness of unnecessary falls among children.…

Through Sept. 24 — Spirits, drag queens, street scenes and wild medicine included in CSUCI’s fall art show

CAMARILLO — All four exhibits in the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s 2018 Fall Art Show explore often overlooked aspects of life with unconventional looks at race, culture, herbal medicine and a colorful segment of the LGBT community. Los Angeles artist Mark Steven Greenfield…

Sept. 25 — Housing Authority, League of Women Voters Team up for Voter Registration Drive

SANTA BARBARA — On Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive 50-state effort to register voters before Election Day this November. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) is teaming…

Sept. 25 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County Ramps Up for the Upcoming Elections

VENTURA — The League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization has several events in the works to help voters stay informed and involved in the upcoming elections. National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 25 and…

Sept. 25 — Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) hosts free estate planning workshop

VENTURA COUNTY — Approximately 50% of Americans do NOT have a will or other estate plan. This can cause major emotional and financial burden for loved ones left behind. Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will host a free educational workshop…

Sept. 25, 26 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Sessions

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for September 2018 Tuesday, September 25, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo Wednesday, September 26, 10 am – Starbucks Lounge in Albertsons, 730 Quintana Road, Morro Bay Learn…

Sept. 27 — CSUCI to host inaugural Gold Foundation White Coat Ceremony for nursing students

CAMARILLO — First-year nursing students at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will be part of the campus’ first Gold-AACN White Coat Ceremony for Nursing, which will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 in the Grand Salon on campus. The White Coat…

Sept. 28 — Our County. Our Kids. Partners with Local High School to Spread Awareness about Foster Youth

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Do you remember that good feeling you experienced seeing a family member cheering you on during those monumental moments in your life? With that said, every child deserves someone cheering for them on the sideline and…

Sept. 28 — Free Job & Career Workshops

Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 OXNARD — September 21 – Resumes That Sell, 8 a.m. – noon – Get hands-on assistance in completing your résumé, cover and thank-you letters. Upon completion…

Sept. 29 — Oceanview Pavilion presents LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood

PORT HUENEME — Come and join us at the beautiful Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme, CA 93041, for the return of LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. This incredible television production and one of a kind FREE event will be…

Sept. 29 — Allan Hancock College Concert Band to perform a Fall Pops Concert

SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform a Fall Pops Concert on Saturday evening, September 29th, 2018 at 7:30 PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of musical selections including: The Star Spangled Banner, El Choclo, Red…