Education, Finance, Government, Local, News

Aug. 2 — Bilingual report — County of Ventura to host Career & Resource Expo

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VENTURA —The County of Ventura Human Resources Department will be hosting a job and career fair on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. The event is open to the public and there is no charge for admission or parking. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about careers in administration and support, engineering, environmental protection, planning, agriculture, health care, law enforcement, public safety, public works, recreational services, technology and much more.

All of County agencies and departments will be represented at the expo. Human Resources professionals will be on-site to help educate attendees about County hiring processes, benefits, and the many reasons to choose to join the County workforce.

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Cultural, Education, Events, Local, News

Aug. 3 — SBMA’s Art Matters Lecture explores the Paradox of Art Restoration

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Bart Devolder discusses the role a conservator plays in the life of an artwork. What does it mean to respect the artist’s original intention during a restoration treatment and can we even know what those intentions were? Using several case studies, Devolder illustrates that restoring a work of art to its former glory is not always straightforward.

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Education, Entertainment, Events, Family, Local, News, Youth

Aug. 4 — Yarrow YMCA’s ‘Parents’ Night Out’ in Westlake Village

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WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Parents can have an evening to themselves while their kids have fun under supervised care at the Yarrow Family YMCA, Friday, August 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

While parents spend the event out, their kids will enjoy a night of carnival games, races, prizes, and basketball gym free play. All activities are led by YMCA staff.

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Education, Entertainment, Events, Family, Local, News

Aug. 4 — Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) to present twelfth annual Night in Oaxaca

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On Friday, August 4th, the Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) will hold its twelfth annual Night in Oaxaca. Throughout the years, Night in Oaxaca has become the largest and most sought-after fundraiser that helps MICOP continue our mission of supporting, organizing, and empowering the indigenous migrant community on California’s Central Coast. 

Your attendance and participation during Night in Oaxaca enable us to provide vital resources to our community, including crucial services such as case management, system navigation, community organizing, and policy advocacy. Together, we can ensure our community’s voice is heard loud and clear. Let’s celebrate the vibrant indigenous culture and help us advance our important work.

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Entertainment, Events, Local, News, Youth

Aug. 4 — Celebrate Tay Day – A Taylor Swift Event in Ventura Harbor Village Where One Lucky Fan Will Win Tickets to the Eras Tour in Los Angeles!

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VENTURA — Celebrate Tay Day where One Lucky Fan Will Win Tickets to the Eras Tour in Los Angeles! The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, A Taylor Swift Event in Ventura Harbor Village, 583 Spinnaker Drive Ventura.

Ventura Harbor Village is teaming up with Cumulus Broadcasting KBBY 95.1 to give away 2 tickets to the most popular concert of the year – Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour! Tickets are for the August 5, 2023 show at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Education, En español, familia, Family, Health, Local, Locales, News, Noticias, Salud

Aug. 6 — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. to present ‘National Health Center Week — Free Community Health Fair’ at Oxnard College

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Presented in English/Spanish and Mixteco.

Enjoy live music, games, prizes and community resources. Get a complementary vision screening and information on other health resources. Find us near the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building!

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Education

Aug. 9 — District216 presents Conscious Connections Roundtable The Art of The Trip’ and more news

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Topic: “The Art of The Trip”

When: Wednesday, August 9th; 5pm Networking; 6:30pm Discussion 

Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)

FREE for Members. 
Guests Welcome to purchase $15 tickets. 

NOTE: We will *not* be filming this evening. Refreshments provided.

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Business, Cultural, Local, News, Youth

Aug. 10 — Jardín Bajo Las Estrellas Fundraiser for Campus Park in Oxnard

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OXNARD — Friends of Campus Park, the organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of Oxnard’s diverse community, is excited to announce a fundraiser in celebration of grants received for Campus Park’s first phase. The event will take place on August 10th at 6:30pm in Downtown Oxnard’s Heritage Square.

The fundraiser aims to commemorate the grants, which have been instrumental in bringing Campus Park to life and advancing Friends of Campus Park’s mission. It also serves as an opportunity to gather support and resources for the organization’s ongoing efforts in developing the park and creating enjoyable spaces for the community.

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Business, Education, Local, News, Youth

Aug. 12 — Bilingual report — Open House for SBCC School of Extended Learning

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SANTA BARBARA — Join SBCC’s School of Extended Learning for an Open House Saturday, August 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SBCC Extended Learning Wake Campus at 300 N. Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara.

The event is free and open to all. Come, enjoy lunch, facepainting and SBCC gift bags and prizes. You are warmly invited to an afternoon of activities, presentations, lunch and exploration. Class enrollment is ongoing during the event and registration assistance will be provided.

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Cultural, Elections, Local, News

Aug. 14 — County of Ventura Elections Office seeking volunteers for Language Accessibility Advisory Committee

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The County of Ventura Elections Office seeking citizen volunteers to serve on a Language Accessibility Advisory Committee Committee (LAAC) in Ventura County.

The next quarterly meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at 10 a.m. We will be conducting the meeting via the Zoom web conference platform. Attached is a flyer for you to share with your organizations.

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Education, Family, Government, Health, Local, News, Public Safety

Aug. 17 — Ventura County Fire Dept. to Host FIREWISE USA® Workshop

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CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Fire Department announces Firewise USA®Communities in Ventura County and we invite you to the workshop. Firewise USA®reduces wildfire risks in communities by providing a collaborative framework to help neighbors get organized, find direction, and take action to decrease the ignition potential of their homes and property. The Firewise USA program is administered by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and is part of Ventura County Fire’s efforts to ensure communities are prepared for wildfire. A Firewise USA® recognized community may be eligible for insurance discounts.

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Local

Aug. 18 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Guardians of the Galaxy at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden

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SANTA BARBARA — Get ready to meet a galaxy of interstellar adventurers this summer with UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2023 FREE Summer Cinema line-up: Out of This World. The series continues with Guardians of the Galaxyon Friday, August 18. 

Costumes are encouraged at this weeks event! Metro Entertainment will be on hand with special rewards for those who dress up. DJ Darla Bea will present an in-person music set. 

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Cultural, Education, Family, Local, News

Aug. 19 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Wares!’ exhibition artist Seth Bogart in Conversation and Free Workshop

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Join WARES! exhibition artist Seth Bogart for a casual conversation, hands-on demo, and unique opportunity to create with clay and cardboard. Pinch, roll, repurpose, twist, glue, and build with the help from Museum Teaching Artists, and explore how the ordinary can be elevated. Dress for mess.

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Education, Entertainment, Events, Family, Local, News, Veterans

Aug. 19-20 — 42nd Annual Wings Over Camarillo to honor Korean War Veterans

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CAMARILLO — Welcome to the 42nd annual Wings Over Camarillo presented by Oxnard Auto Center.

Wings Over Camarillo is back and better than ever!  Our 2023 theme is “Honoring Our Korean War Veterans”.

Join us in celebrating our aviation heritage at Ventura County’s premiere family event.

Buy your tickets in advance and SAVE. No cash will be accepted at the gate

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Business, Entertainment, Events, Family, Local, News

Aug. 19 — Flying Goat Cellars Hosts National Honey Bee Day Celebration

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LOMPOC — Lompoc Valley Beekeepers Association will celebrate National Honey Bee Day on August 19 from 11am-4pm at Flying Goat Cellars Tasting & Art Salon, located at 1520 East Chestnut Court in Lompoc. LVBA members will be on hand to offer local expertise and education on beekeeping, a peek into the life of bees with an observation hive and honey tasting. There is no charge and children of all ages are welcome. Local raw unfiltered honey will be available for purchase in several sizes. 

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Cultural, Education, Entertainment, Events, Local, News, Youth

Aug. 19 — Santa Paula Art Museum to present 13th Annual Fine Art Auction Fundraiser

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The Santa Paula Art Museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year is back in person! Sixty works of art will be up for grabs during the Museum’s 13th Annual Fine Art Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, August 19. The silent auction featuring 40 fine art pieces will run from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The live auction featuring 20 museum-quality artworks will run from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. led by professional auctioneer John Eubanks of California Auctioneers. Admission to the auction event is $15.00 for SPAM members and $20.00 for non-members. All proceeds benefit the Santa Paula Art Museum, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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Cultural, Education, Events, Family, Local

Aug. 19, 20 — Art Comes Alive at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum

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OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) is pleased to present its ever-popular Art Comes Alive event on August 19 and 20.

Paintings & ship models come to life with live maritime characters from the ages at Art Comes Alive. Museum docents, museum supporters, and local actors get into character and bring the Museum’s famous collection to life. 

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Government, Health, Local, News, Veterans

Aug. 19 — Veterans Services Office to Co-Host Pop-Up Resource Fair in Cambria

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SAN LUIS OBISPO — The County of San Luis Obispo’s Veterans Services Office (VSO), Cambria American Legion Post #432, and Cambria American Legion Post #432 Auxiliary are proud to announce a family friendly pop-up resource fair and pancake breakfast for Veterans and their families along the Northern Coast of the County. 

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Entertainment, Events, Local, News

Aug. 20 — New venue announced in Oxnard for Judy Collins/Sophie B Hawkins Concert

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OXNARD — Sterling Venue Ventures has just announced that, due to the inclement weather forecast for Sunday evening, August 20, the Judy Collins / Sophie B. Hawkins concert scheduled to be outdoors at the Libbey Bowl in Ojai has been re-located to the Oxnard Performing Arts Center at 800 Hobson Way. Likewise, the show start time is moved to 7:30pm. All previously purchased Libbey Bowl tickets will be honored at this new location.

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Education, Entertainment, Events, Family, Local, News, Youth

Aug. 20 — Free Summer Family Day at the Wildling Museum

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SOLVANG — The Wildling Museum is pleased to announce the return of its free Summer Family Day event, now in its third year, on Sunday, August 20, 2023, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event is now offered in both the winter and summer after growing popularity. Visitors are invited to bring the whole family and enjoy free museum admission during event hours, along with a day of art and nature-inspired activities.

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Local

Aug. 22 — Animal expert Corbin Maxey to offer free show at The Collection in Oxnard

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OXNARD — CenterCal Properties is offering a unique, exclusive experience for guests of all ages this summer at The Collection at RiverPark.

Corbin Maxey, an internationally known animal expert and YouTuber with 2 billion views, will appear at The Collection Aug. 22. This is a unique opportunity to see Corbin and his animals live! Having appeared on shows like the Tonight Show and Good Morning America, Corbin and his animals are very recognizable personalities. 

Explore the world of reptiles as Corbin introduces you to some of his friends. Shows are free but seats are limited. Learn fun facts, watch the animals interact, experience up-close encounters and capture the moment with photo opportunities. WILD with Corbin Maxey features his own family of wild creatures including an iguana, lizard, snakes, turtles and more.

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Education, Family, Local, News, Women

Aug. 22 — NAWBO Ventura County to host ‘Women Power Lunch Hour’

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VENTURA COUNTY ­— The Ventura County chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO VC), hosts monthly informative and educational programming in support of women business owners’ personal and professional growth. On August 22nd, join NAWBO VC and gold sponsor Chase Bank for “Women Power Lunch Hour,” from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Gold Coast Transit District headquarters, 1901 Auto Center Drive, Oxnard. This hybrid event offers both an in-person catered luncheon as well as virtual attendance and showcases three panelists – Marni Brook – Director of Lending, Women’s Economic Ventures, Lynnette Coverly – President & CEO, Coverly Professional Services, and Deborah Deras – Owner, Synergy Unlimited. Moderated by NAWBO VC President Seana-Marie Sesma and NAWBO National Chair-Elect Dr. Janis Shinkawa, the panelists will share their insights, experience, and strategies for successful business leadership and growth. Early Bird Tickets are just $30 for members, $40 for guests, and $20 for virtual attendees. Register today at www.NAWBOVC.org. (After August 16th tickets: $40/members, $50/guests, $25/virtual.)

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Education, Events, Local, News

Aug. 24 — Community Environmental Council to present ‘Arresting Science’ Preview Screening & Panel

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SANTA BARBARA — Join us for an exciting evening of exploration and discussion at the “Arresting Science” Preview Screening & Panel event.

Holly Becker’s documentary, “Arresting Science” follows Dr. Peter Kalmus, an impassioned climate scientist, who commits his first act of civil disobedience in downtown Los Angeles.

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Entertainment, Events, Family, Local, News

Aug. 25 — Grammy-nominated Pianist and Composer David Benoit to Perform at the Lobero Theatre

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SANTA BARBARA — Iconic pianist, composer, arranger, producer, film and TV scorer David Benoit will be performing on Friday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara. 

For four decades, the Grammy-nominated pianist, composer and arranger David Benoit has reigned supreme as one the founding fathers of contemporary jazz.  He has received three GRAMMY® nominations in the categories of Best Contemporary Jazz Performance for “Every Step of the Way” (1989), Best Large Ensemble Performance for GRP All-Star Big Band (1996), and Best Instrumental Composition for “Dad’s Room,” the latter from the album Professional Dreamer (2000) and in 2010, Benoit received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Smooth Jazz Awards.

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