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…
Students to Compete in Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial and the Science Fair Thousands of middle and high school students from schools throughout Ventura County will face off in three popular academic competitions in February and March. The games begin with…
AGOURA — Registration is now underway for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s (BGCGCV) 2020 Spring Soccer League. The Spring Soccer League is open to ages 5-9 from March 29, 2020 to June 7, 2020. The league…
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter JANUARY, 2020 Former SBCC athlete punts for S.F. 49ers Mitch Wishnowsky came to SBCC in 2014 as a 22-year-old freshman. A focused and committed athlete, he was just as serious off the field, avoiding parties…
VENTURA COUNTY — Firefighter Robby, Ventura County’s favorite mascot, just launched his own video series in partnership with the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD). The premiere of the new “Robby to the Rescue” video series can be viewed by visiting…
CARPINTERIA — Calling all girls! Girls Inc. of Carpinteria this week announced the launch of four new winter enrichment programs. The programs, which are open to members and non-members of the organization, offer opportunities for local girls to participate in…
OXNARD — The Oxnard School District is accepting student registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year between January 21, 2020 and March 6, 2020. Kindergarten students must be five years old by September 1, 2020. Transitional Kindergarten…
VENTURA — Cocina Sin Fronteras, a nonprofit affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB), released results from the 2019 Haunted Housing Run/Walk, held Oct. 26, at San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura. An annual favorite, this…
The year is off to a great start after the Museum hosted its first Free Family Day and ArtSPARK school tour of 2020 this week. Inspired by artist Andrea Vargas and her “Care Bags” project, guests of Free Family Day…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Paula Art Museum is offering an all-new lineup of classes and workshops for the start of the new year! Please see descriptions below. To reserve a spot in class, please visit www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity. On Saturday, January 18,…
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation on Jan. 3 concluded negotiations with the City of Oxnard to ensure the community center part of the facility (classrooms and ballrooms) remains open for the residents of Oxnard and Ventura County…
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is pleased to announce a new member to its Board of Governors, Robert Leonard. Leonard is both an attorney and Certified Public Accountant representing individuals and business involving tax…
Free Family Day: Carry What You Care About! Sunday, January 5: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free for everyone We’re starting the new year with a new art project during Free Family Day on Sunday, January 5! Inspired by artist…
VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is celebrating 50 years of mentor programs in 2020! To kick off the agency’s landmark anniversary year, BBSVC is celebrating National Mentoring Month by taking over Ventura County’s favorite Starbucks.…
Free First Sunday at the Ag: Scientific Arts & Crafts January 5, 2020 • 12—2PM What happens when you mix science with art? Join us at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 12—2PM for…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Carnegie Studio Gallery will be CLOSED for installation of the upcoming exhibition January 5 – Jan 31, 2020. RETROGRADE Retrograde simultaneously showcases rapidly progressing information technology and media interactivity as well as thoughtfully…
OXNARD — The 37th Annual California Strawberry Festival is accepting applications from artists and crafters for this year’s festival taking place May 16 and 17 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. The deadline to submit an application is…
SIMI VALLEY — Sign-ups are underway for Simi Valley Family YMCA’s fall and winter camps. Thanksgiving camp is November 25, 26 and 27. “World of Winter” camp is December 23 through December 27 (closed December 25) and December 30 through…
SANTA BARBARA — UCSB will present “Cup of Culture: The Unafraid” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the UCSB MultiCultural Center Theater. The Unafraid is a documentary that follows the lives of three DACA students in Georgia, a state…
SoCal Museums Announces the 15th Annual MUSEUMS FREE-FOR-ALL Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History join over 40 Institutions offering FREE admission Saturday, January 25, 2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — SoCal Museums announces the 15th Annual Museums…
CAMARILLO — Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange will visit CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) on Wed., Jan. 29 for CSUCI’s annual Campus Reading Celebration. Orange will be discussing his New York Times bestseller “There There,” from 6 to 8 p.m. in the…
SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Family YMCA’s state licensed preschool is accepting enrollment applications for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 for its preschool program at Justin Early Learners Academy (2245 N. Justin Ave.) in Simi Valley. An open…
United Way Will Gather Parents, Students, Educators, & Community Members to Explore Efforts to Raise Graduation Rates Through Parent Engagement VENTURA — United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) GradNation Summit held annually in South Oxnard is designed to prepare parents and…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: an Evening of Art and Music from 5 to 8 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 6, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Pop-Up Opera — In February, Opera Santa Barbara returns to perform selections in honor of Black…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Studio Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists in the…
SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Los Utrera – Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico. Son Jarocho came about through the meeting of three worlds – Spanish, African and Indigenous – and along with the Fandango it is…
SIMI VALLEY — Winter swim lessons help prepare young swimmers for pool time when the weather warms in spring and summer. Winter swim sessions at the Simi Valley Family YMCA (3200 Cochran St., Simi Valley) through February 22. Swim classes…
VENTURA — To help students overcome the challenge of paying for college, the Ventura County Community College District is holding free Cash 4 College workshops at its four campuses. Workshops will be held on Feb. 22 (details below). Financial aid…
CENTRAL COAST — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Los Utrera through 23. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: FREE CONCERT – Friday, February 21, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta FREE CONCERT – Saturday,…
SANTA MARIA — Students with a passion for musical theater, from three Santa Maria Valley high schools, will come together to present “West Side Story” inside the PVHS Performing Arts Center Theater on February 27, 28, 29. Tickets are $15 for…
SANTA PAULA — All are welcome during Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00 pm. to 3:00 p.m. In addition to enjoying the Museum’s current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on…
CAMARILLO — Construction is already underway at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) and several more major projects are planned as the campus looks toward its largest capital improvement projects to date. President Erika D. Beck, Ph.D., will discuss the multi-million dollar…
What’s Next After High School for Students in Special Education? Resources Available at March 7 “Transition Fair” in Camarillo Explore the safety net of supports for your student Help students in special education (ages 15-22 years old) prepare for the…
CAMARILLO — Halloween is coming—in March! There will be plenty of “spooky science” at the 11th Annual CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Science Carnival set for Saturday, March 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rio Vista Middle School at 3050…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter OC LIVE supports: Ink to Skin: The Art of Tattooing Oxnard College McNish Gallery of Art Schedule: Exhibition March 11 through April 9, 2020 Reception: Wednesday, March 11, 5:00?-7:00 pm Oxnard College McNish Gallery…
SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Las Cafeteras. Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras remix roots music to tell modern day stories with a positive message. Their Afro-Mexican beats, rhythms, and rhymes…
MOORPARK — A big Magic Show is coming to the Theater on High Street in Moorpark on Saturday March 14, 2020. There will be two performances, at 3 pm and at 7:30 pm. This annual event brings great performers from…
CAMARILLO — “Dungeons and Dragons” plays a starring role in the CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) spring production: “She Kills Monsters.” Through March 14, “She Kills Monsters” is the story of sisters Agnes and Tilly and how Agnes gets to know her…
UPDATE: In accordance with local health department recommendations, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) have decided to postpone the 17th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration scheduled for Sunday, March 22. The BGCGCV will announce a new…
UPDATE: Although our live fundraiser was cancelled, we are still offering our auction items in an online bidding format. To learn how to get started click one of our links below! Please email our Event Coordinator, Jenae Walters, jwalters@slocasa.org if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to partnering with you to help local children!
