Category: Youth

Take some time for fun at the Museum of Ventura County

by Community Contributor • October 29, 2024 • Comments Off

Farm Day 2024

Saturday, November 2

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

@Agriculture Museum

926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

Experience over 15 Ventura County farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations as they open their doors for Ventura County Farm Day! Visit the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula for Master Gardener-led tours, a selfie station, and a stand from the Santa Paula Certified Farmers Market. Plus, don’t miss a special talk at 11:00 a.m. by VC Poet Laureate and Community Activist Luzmaria Espinosa, who will share her experiences as a farmworker.

Farm Day is self-guided — explore the locations on the Farm Day Trail Map at your own pace, and we hope you put us on your map for the day! For more information, click HERE.

October News from People’s Self-Help Housing

by Community Contributor • October 29, 2024 • Comments Off

It has been an exciting month! We broke ground on Calle Joaquin Apartments in San Luis Obispo and marked the Grand Opening of People’s Place in Santa Paula. To learn more about these properties, visit pshhc.org/rental-pipeline.

Artwork by Oak Park Middle Schooler Selected to Appear in 2025 Metropolitan Water District Calendar

by Community Contributor • October 29, 2024 • Comments Off

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Artwork by 13-year-old Aarush Mane, an 8th grader at Medea Creek Middle School in Oak Park, was selected by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) to appear in its printed 2025 Water Calendar and digital library.

MWD, which provides water to 19 million people in Southern California, invited students across its service area, including those in the Triunfo Water & Sanitation District (TWSD), to submit water-themed artwork for the “Being Water Wise Is…” Student Art Calendar Contest earlier this year. This marks the third consecutive year that a student from Oak Park has had their artwork featured in the calendar.

UCSB — The Current — How art opens the mind: Prof. Jonathan Schooler’s research on the cognitive effects of art

by Community Contributor • October 29, 2024 • Comments Off

In Rome, Schooler will present alongside research colleague Madeline Gross, assistant project scientist. Together, they are investigating how art can induce a state of cognitive openness, allowing viewers to approach the world with greater mental flexibility.

UCSB — The Current — ‘UCSB’s cybersecurity chief on protecting digital spaces and the role of AI’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • October 24, 2024 • Comments Off

Jackson Muhirwe, chief information security officer and director of information assurance, is a seasoned higher education leader with over two decades of experience in information technology and security.

People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHHC) — People’s Self-Help Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of New Affordable Housing in Santa Paula

by Community Contributor • October 24, 2024 • Comments Off

CENTRAL COAST — People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has opened its newest affordable housing development: People’s Place.

Located at 714-716 West Harvard Boulevard, People’s Place is the first affordable housing community in over 10 years in Santa Paula, and PSHH’s first new construction build in Ventura County. The development is made up of 69 one-, two- and three-bedroom units, serving households earning 30-60% of the area median income (AMI). 21 of these units are set aside for farmworker households making 30-45% of the AMI.

Housing Trust Fund Ventura County unveils Community Lending Library for Mesa

by Community Contributor • October 24, 2024 • Comments Off

The library will feature books donated by the Ojai Valley Library Friends & Foundation (OVLFF) and join OVLFF’s internationally award-winning Little Free Libraries program which aims to increase access to books and promote literacy across America. The Community Lending Library will be installed at the entrance to Mesa and will be accessible to the public.

Santa Paula Art Museum — Upcoming Fun at the Cole Creativity Center

by Amigos805.com • October 24, 2024 • Comments Off

Artwork by Cole Creativity Center adult students (clockwise from top left) Jessica Haggard, Robin Briceño, Chelsey Hoslett, and Aaron Benner. “The First Annual Cole Creativity Center Art Show” and Supply Shop Launch Party Saturday, October 26, 2024 • 4 PM to…

UCSB — The Current — ‘UC Santa Barbara ranks among top universities nationally and globally in recent assessments’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • October 22, 2024 • Comments Off

For affordability, social mobility, research impact, academics and other metrics, the campus is again considered among the nation’s — and the world’s — top universities, according to myriad recent rankings.

Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation in Santa Barbara announces new Junior Vocal Division, releases impact report

by Community Contributor • October 22, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — The Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation, a nonprofit that supports classical music education and career development for Santa Barbara Area students, has added a new Junior Vocal Division to its signature annual competition.

The announcement came during a cocktail party and musical presentation hosted Oct. 4 at the home of PASF board members Noel Lucky and Jeff Ris. Leaders of the organization also unveiled the nonprofit’s latest impact report, which shows that PASF has awaxrded $915,000 in scholarships and grants since 2003 and that its educational grants reach thousands of students annually.

Ventura County NAACP recognizes CSUCI President Richard Yao with community empowerment award

by Community Contributor • October 21, 2024 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — The Ventura County NAACP recently presented CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) President Richard Yao with their Community Empowerment Corporate Award in recognition of his commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and more.

Yao accepted the award on behalf of the campus at the local NAACP’s Annual Freedom Fund Award Banquet, held on Oct. 12.

Santa Barbara City College receives provisional approval for Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management

by Community Contributor • October 21, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is thrilled to announce that the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) has granted provisional approval for SBCC’s proposed Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (HIM). This marks a pivotal step in offering an innovative, industry-driven baccalaureate program that prepares students for leadership roles in healthcare.

Ventura Music Festival announces upcoming events

by Community Contributor • October 21, 2024 • Comments Off

Lark, Roman & Meyer

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

8:00 PM

The Soraya

18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA

Master of the upright bass and five-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Edgar Meyer is joined by two like-minded artists to pluck and bow original contemporary compositions by Meyer paired with Bach favorites.

Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College receives provisional approval to offer Bachelor’s degree

by Community Contributor • October 17, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College reached a historic milestone with the provisional approval from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office for its Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Applied Professional Studies. Provisional approval means the program has cleared key initial requirements and is one step closer to being finalized.

This milestone represents a significant achievement in the college’s ongoing commitment to providing affordable and accessible higher education to Central Coast students. Hancock could begin offering the four-year degree to students as early as the fall of 2026 if final approval is granted.

CSUCI to host its first-ever Homecoming Week with parades, pep rallies, comedy and a street fair

by Community Contributor • October 17, 2024 • Comments Off

“As we celebrate our 22nd year, our first-ever Homecoming signals a milestone in the maturity of our campus,” said Vice President for Advancement Ritchie LeRoy. “With over 26,826 alumni, this moment is about more than just nostalgia—it’s about building on tradition and deepening the connection between our alumni, our mission, and our students.”

UCSB — The Current — ‘Bursts of exercise boost cognitive function, neuroscientists find’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • October 17, 2024 • Comments Off

Executive functioning was the key cognitive domain impacted by vigorous exercise, such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocols, according to new research.

Ventura Police Dept. — Bilingual report — National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents are key to keeping teens safe behind the wheel

by Community Contributor • October 17, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 20-26 and the Ventura Police Department urges parents and caregivers to talk with their teens about the rules of the road and how safe driving saves lives.

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for teens aged 15-18 years old in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 2,514 people killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2022. In California, young drivers were involved in nearly 12% of all fatal crashes in 2022, despite accounting for only 5% of all licensed drivers in the U.S.

Agromin Launches ‘Healthy Soil Heroes’

by Community Contributor • October 16, 2024 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Agromin, California’s largest organics waste recycler and manufacturer of earth-friendly soil products, has launched its “Healthy Soil Heroes,” ambassador program by partnering with five founding members. The founding members represent a diverse range of agricultural and community-focused businesses, including a native plant nursery, flower farm, community garden, agricultural education ambassadors and an edible garden design company.

“We created Healthy Soil Heroes as a way to recognize businesses and nonprofits that are promoting sustainable gardening, farming and landscaping practices,” says Bill Camarillo, Agromin’s CEO. “They are creating healthy food, beautifying landscapes and improving our planet.”

Fall into an amazing event(s) at the Museum of Ventura County!

by Community Contributor • October 16, 2024 • Comments Off

Play Date in the Children’s Garden

Friday, October 25
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
@Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main St., Ventura

Join us for a Play Date in the Garden with Pinaysphere, where kids can learn about Filipino culture by crafting their own bahay kubo which is a traditional Filipino house built on stilts. This playful activity celebrates the simplicity and creativity of these iconic homes, known for their adaptability and resourcefulness. Led by Pinaysphere, an organization dedicated to empowering Filipino women and youth through art and culture, this event will be filled with fun, learning, and creativity as we explore the beauty of Filipino heritage together! Adult supervision required, register at no charge HERE!

UCSB — The Current — ‘Promoting Latiné excellence: A Q&A with inaugural HSI director Veronica Fematt’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2024 • Comments Off

Tasked with uniting efforts across campus to enhance “servingness” — an HSI model that goes beyond enrollment numbers to truly support the success of Latiné — Fematt characterized the establishment of the new role as a “significant step forward” for the campus.

Bilingual report — The latest news from the County of Ventura

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2024 • Comments Off

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Community members who are not already subscribed may sign up to receive our newsletter in English here and in Spanish here.

Reclaiming Our Space, an Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration at Santa Barbara City College

by Community Contributor • October 14, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) iRaices: First Year and Beyond! Program – in partnership with local Chumash and Indigenous community leaders – invites the community to a special Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration on Monday, October 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come learn about the significance and symbolism of the Chumash signage located on SBCC’s West Campus Bluffs and enjoy a panel discussion with Annette Cordero, Stephen Franco, Dr. Maura Sullivan and Solange Aguilar.

The war in Ukraine, living your best life and finding your story are among CSUCI’s OLLI Fall II classes

by Amigos805.com • October 14, 2024 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — Registration is open for CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Fall II session, which includes a memoir writing workshop, the tangled roots of the Russia-Ukraine war, secrets to longevity, six famous assassinations, and much more.…

Bilingual report — Ventura County Office of Education — New Podcast Launches, Cell Phone Survey Results, Student Art Competitions, and more…

by Community Contributor • October 11, 2024 • Comments Off

I’m excited to share a new way for you to stay connected to our schools and informed about the critical role they play in our community. The Ventura County Office of Education is launching a new podcast that’s all about public education in Ventura County.

The “Focus on Education” podcast will highlight the many ways my office and our local schools are serving students and expanding educational opportunities. Each month, we’ll introduce you to the education superstars who are making a difference for kids in academics, career preparation, emotional well-being, and beyond.

Guest commentary — The Chicano Art Movimiento

by Community Contributor • October 11, 2024 • Comments Off

Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By Armando Vazquez , M.Ed. / Guest…

Binational Health Week events happening in Ventura County

by Community Contributor • October 11, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — A variety of Binational Health Week events will be held through Nov. 2 in Ventura County. Ventura County Public Health is presenting a variety of flu vaccination clinics in Santa Paula and Ventura. Click on image for more…

Teatro de las Américas — Luchadora! | Nos Traen Cortitos: Selección Oficial | Recital: Muero por Vivir

by Community Contributor • October 11, 2024 • Comments Off

Written by: Alvaro Saar Rios

Directed by: Alina Ceñal

Imagine the Chinese legend Hua Mulan set in the world of lucha libre—Mexican wrestling. The discovery of a worn pink wrestling mask prompts Nana Lupita, a Wisconsin grandmother, to share her tale about growing up in 1960s Texas. As her tale unfolds, Lupita’s life as a teen tomboy comes alive—bike riding with her friends Leopold and Liesl, working at her father’s flower stand and lucha libre. When a World Championship match is announced, Lupita anticipates seeing it until she discovers her ailing father is one of the wrestlers. With the help of a magical mask maker, Lupita secretly trains to take her father’s place. She soon finds it difficult keeping her secret from her friends and, most importantly, her father.

Ventura College Foundation is Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

by Community Contributor • October 10, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-26 school year.

November 29 is the application deadline for the Paramedic and Career Education scholarships. The deadline for all other scholarships is January 20, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified in April 2025 and receive their scholarship proceeds after August 1.

Students currently enrolled at Ventura College in the 2024-2025 academic year and who have completed at least six units in the semester they submit an application, are eligible to apply. Units earned in previous semesters at Ventura College count towards the unit requirement.

UCSB — The Current — ‘Dead coral skeletons hinder reef regeneration by sheltering seaweed’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • October 10, 2024 • Comments Off

While working at reefs in Moorea, French Polynesia, Kai Kopecky found that the network of coral skeletons left in place by bleaching events caused critical processes to break down, ultimately preventing reefs from recovering.

Bilingual report — 12th Annual Ventura County Farm Day – Nov. 2

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — Over 15 farms, ranches and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the public for the 12th Annual Ventura County Farm Day, Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those who attend will experience a day of free agricultural activities and tours and learn about the origins of their food.

“We often don’t think about what it takes to grow, harvest and deliver produce to the market,” says Caitlin Paulus-Case, Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) executive director. SEEAG is the nonprofit that hosts Ventura County Farm Day each year. “Hundreds of dedicated farm workers are behind every piece of fruit or vegetable we buy at the store.”

UCSB — The Current — ‘Professor Denise Montell wins second NIH Pioneer Award, receiving $5.5 million for immune therapy research’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • October 8, 2024 • Comments Off

The award is part of the NIH’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research program. Montell will use the funds to test a new treatment her group is developing for cancer and other diseases, such as antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Southeast Ventura County YMCA Gala Raises Over $400,000 To Support YMCA Youth Programs; Celebrates The YMCA’s 60th Anniversary

by Community Contributor • October 7, 2024 • Comments Off

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s 60th Anniversary Gala raised $402,055 to support YMCA youth programs. The event was held outdoors on September 21 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. It attracted over 300 guests and featured a reception, gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions and after-party. Actor Neal McDonough hosted the evening.

The gala looked back on the YMCA’s 60 years beginning when Western movie star Joel McCrea and his wife, Frances, donated part of their ranch between Thousand Oaks and Moorpark that would later become the Conejo Valley Family YMCA.

Bilingual report — Ventura County Park Dept. announces launch of the Ojai Valley Trail Paving Project

by Community Contributor • October 7, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The County of Ventura is excited to announce the upcoming paving project for the Ojai Valley Trail, set to commence this month. This essential project aims to enhance safety, accessibility, and overall enjoyment for the community and visitors alike.

U.S. News & World Report ranks CSUCI ranks #22 out of 118 western universities

by Community Contributor • October 3, 2024 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) was ranked #22 overall out of 118 universities on the newly-released U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges report, which features annual college rankings for the coming year. That’s up eight places from the 2024 report.

U.S. News & World Report ranks its colleges and universities according to region, so CSUCI’s high marks were in the report’s Regional Universities (West) category. The overall high ranking was the result of multiple high scores across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

One indicator was the Social Mobility category, where CSUCI was ranked 5th, up from the 2024 ranking of 7th. Social mobility is how well a university retains and graduates students with high financial need. CSUCI also came in 12th in the Top Public Schools category, up from 14th in the 2024 rankings.

County of Santa Barbara October 2024 Newsletter

by Community Contributor • October 3, 2024 • Comments Off

Check your mailbox, Vote-by-Mail ballots and voting materials will be reaching Santa Barbara County community members in the next few weeks.

UCSB — The Current — ‘Artist Sarah Rosalena featured in six Getty PST ART shows, gains spot in LACMA’s collection’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • October 3, 2024 • Comments Off

Featured prominently in Getty’s Art + Science Collide-themed initiative, Rosalena discusses computational craft, a hybrid practice between analog and digital techniques, in a recent episode of UCSB’s video series, “Research in 60 Seconds.”

Teatro de las Américas — Heard the buzz about Teatro De Las Americas’s production of Luchadora!?

by Community Contributor • October 3, 2024 • Comments Off

Have you heard the buzz about Teatro De Las Americas’s spectacular production of Luchadora!? It’s an event you absolutely can’t miss! Secure your seat today by grabbing your tickets online. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Museum of Ventura County — Get creative with the Studio Spotlight this weekend!

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2024 • Comments Off

Studio Spotlight: InnoVision Artist Workshop with Jasmine Delgado

Sunday, October 6

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Stamp! Print! Repeat! A workshop exploring the infinite possibilities of pattern and color through the creation of hand-carved stamps. Each participant will learn the steps to create a unique hand-carved stamp inspired by a variety of source materials, such as found text, signage, the natural world, and popular culture. Come and learn how to create unique stamps using a variety of methods! Qualifying members, $60, Non-members, $65; plus $12 materials. Space is limited, sign up today HERE!

Workshop Instructor – Jasmine Delgado is an InnoVision Exhibition artist as well as an Associate Professor of Art and Design at CSUCI.

Fireball Tim’s Wheels & Waves Returns first Sunday of each month at Channel Islands Maritime Museum

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2024 • Comments Off

OXNARD — After a successful Malibu run in the 2010s and a pandemic pause, Fireball Tim’s Wheels & Waves is back, in its second month and better than ever—this time at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum. Car enthusiasts, families, and community members are invited to experience this lively, free-to-the-public event, held on the first Sunday of each month from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in front of the Museum at 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard.

Goleta Holiday Parade returns — Join the Celebration

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2024 • Comments Off

We invite local businesses, schools, sports teams, community organizations, and residents to get involved. The parade offers a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and experience the joy of wholesome, hometown fun. With festive floats, lively musical performances, dynamic dance groups, and cheerful participants, this event promises to be a highlight of the year for both residents and visitors. As the anticipation grows, we invite you to join us in creating a magical experience for all!

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