SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees is seeking community members to serve on a Screening Committee for the hiring of its new College Superintendent/President. The Board is seeking two (2) volunteers to represent the community-at-large…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for April 29 — Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week:
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week: Schools may have been on spring break this past week, but our teaching artists and students were…
May at The Marjorie Luke Theatre!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Michael Andrews speaks on The Luke Theatre’s impact on Santa Barbara’s youth and how the Boxtales Theatre Company have found a summer home in The Luke. Upcoming Events Don Quixote Saturday & Sunday,…
CSUCI named Tree Campus USA for seventh year in a row
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s dedication to planting and maintaining the trees shading the campus streets, sidewalks and buildings has earned the University a Tree Campus USA designation for the seventh year in a row. Tree Campus USA is a…
More than 300,000 Tons of Debris from Woolsey and Hill Fires Removed by State Contractors
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State contractors have removed more than 300,000 tons of debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from private properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties since debris removal operations began on February 6, officials with the Debris…
Carnegie Art Museum update for May 1 — May Programs and Events | CAM Studio Gallery Opening Reception “Smoke & Mirros” Zara Monet Feeney
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM STUDIO GALLERY GUEST STUDIO ARTIST EXHIBITION May 2-June 16, 2019 SMOKE & MIRRORS – Zara Monet Feeney a curious visual experience in reflexive looking showcasing the guest artist’s studioship installation. Click here…
Friendship Adult Day Services update for May 1 — Friendship Center MAY 2019–A Case of the Birthdays
Click here for the entire e-newsletter About Us Programs For Caregivers Calendar of Activities Events Donate Contact Us Train Your Brain! CONNECTIONS NOW Mondays & Wednesdays in Montecito as well as Mondays & Thursdays in Goleta: GOLETA 805-845-7442 Persons…
SMHS French and Spanish Honor Societies team up for ‘Cultural Friday
SANTA MARIA — The SMHS French and Spanish Honor Societies will team up for “Cultural Friday” from 3:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on May 3, thanks to generous donations by The Fund For Santa Barbara. The non-profit community foundation supports organizations…
June 1 — Shop till You Drop at The Collection at RiverPark for Summer Sip & Shop Presented by Luxe Medical Spa
On Saturday, June 1st The Collection will host an experiential shopping event to celebrate the kick-off of summer shopping fun OXNARD — Get ready to find the hottest summer styles at The Collection’s Sip & Shop event on Saturday June 1st,…
June 1 — Ventura County Community Development Corp. to present 7th annual Homeownership Fair
OXNARD — The Ventura County Community Development Corp. in Oxnard is hosting a free Homeownership Fair for the community, sponsored by City National Bank and others. Local families in Ventura County will have access to a multitude of resources and will be…
June 1 — Studio Channel Islands Art Center Presents The NEXT Big Thing. Exhibit continues through July 20
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC) will launch The NEXT Big Thing exhibition with an opening reception 4 to 6 p.m., June 1, at SCIAC’s Blackboard Gallery at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. The exhibition will be juried…
June 1 — Fly or Crawl to the Oxnard Insect Festival
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard is excited to offer its inaugural Oxnard Insect Festival on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Plaza Park. This unique event will allow the community to experience the world of insects in…
June 1 — Studio Channel Islands Arts Alive Festival
CAMARILLO — Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy fine art, live music, fun activities, food and craft beers at Studio Channel Islands Art Center’s popular art festival, Arts Alive, presented June 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the SCIAC…
June 2 — Free Kids’ Art Fest at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum is excited to host its outdoor Kids’ Art Fest on Sunday, June 2, 2019, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. It will be a playful day filled with collaborative art-making during which families can…
June 4 — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association to hold diabetes class
VENTURA —Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association will hold a diabetes class from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 at Livingston Memorial VNA, 1996 Eastman Ave., Suite 109, Ventura. The class introduces basic information about Type 2 Diabetes with emphasis…
June 5 — The Light Shines Ahead Luncheon
CARPINTERIA — Former world champion surfer Shaun Tomson will share his personal experiences coping with loss and will discuss the importance of hope and purpose during the grief process June 5th at “The Light Shines Ahead” luncheon, hosted by Compassionate…
June 5 — Surfing Legend Shaun Tomson Shares Lessons of Life and Loss
CARPINTERIA — Former world champion surfer Shaun Tomson will share his personal experiences coping with loss and will discuss the importance of hope and purpose during the grief process June 5th at “The Light Shines Ahead” luncheon, hosted by Compassionate…
June 6 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present 1st Thursday at SBMA
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “1st Thursday at SBMA” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. 5:30 – 7:30 pm Family 1st Thursday Museum Teaching Artists will help you experiment with ink…
June 9 — Family Art Project Class to Be Offered at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Sunday, June 9, 2019, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The cost of this class is $12.00 per person. SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum is happy to announce its first class in which entire families can learn art techniques…
June 9 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Studio Sunday’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present FREE “Studio Sunday” from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists in…
June 9 — Rotary Club of Ojai-West presents The 33rd Annual Ojai Wine Festival
OJAI — For 33 years, the Ojai Wine Festival has served as the primary non-profit fundraising effort of the Rotary Club of Ojai-West Foundation and its numerous philanthropic endeavors, from Girl’s Empowerment Workshops to helping aid local communities in Thomas…
June 2 — Pro-Wrestling Show LIVE Port Hueneme
PORT HUENEME — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will return to Oceanview Pavilion at 575 E Surfside Drive Port Hueneme with another monumental set of television event! This incredible television production and one of a kind event will be held Sunday,…
June 14 — EDC-SBDC presenting training: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Ask a Lawyer and a CPA about Incorporating
WHY EVERY ENTREPRENEUR NEEDS TO ASK A LAWYER AND A CPA ABOUT INCORPORATING If you’ve ever thought about incorporating your company, this interactive workshop is a must. Join Anthony Curtis, CPA and forensic accountant, and Erica Bristol, attorney and commercial…
June 15, 16 — Local Business and Nonprofit Partner to Collect Backyard Produce for Those in Need
Food Forward and Betty Belts invite community members to drop off their extra homegrown fruits and vegetables on June 15 and 16 VENTURA — On Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 Betty Belts is hosting a Fruit Drive to…
June 15 — Free Family History Presentation to be held in Camarillo
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Genealogical Society will present a Free Family History Presentation: “Deception, Divorce, Desertion, and DNA; Finding a Grandfather for Dave” Presented by Cheryl Storton, CG, at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas…
Bilingual report: Through June 16 — CAM Studio Gallery Guest Artist Zara Monet Feeney
OXNARD — CAM Studio Gallery Guest Artist Zara Monet Feeney through-June 16, 2019 Zara Monet Feeney’s artistic trajectories re-examine voyueristic compositions, the male gaze and socio-sexual empowerment issues. As a gay feminist, she designs her work to engage very strongly with…
June 16 — Father’s Day Car Shows at Channel Islands Harbor
OXNARD — Celebrate your dad’s special day at one of two Channel Islands Harbor Father’s Day Car Shows at either Harbor View Park or the Maritime Museum. Father’s Day Car Show Harbor View Park, 3600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard From 10…
June 21 — SCIART Artist Talk Series Presents Lev Moross – A Poet among Print Makers
CAMARILLO — Renowned print maker Lev Moross is a storyteller with an exceptional tale to tell. As a young man, he ran away from his home in Siberia to find his future and wound up in Los Angeles making fine…
June 21 — Philosopher-poet & NY Times Bestselling Author Mark Nepo comes to the southland
Philosopher-poet & New York Times Bestselling Author, Mark Nepo offers New Book Reading and Spiritual Workshop for The Inner View series at Global Truth Center Los Angeles A beloved poet, teacher and storyteller, Mark Nepo has been called “one of…
June 21 — Philosopher-poet & #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Mark Nepo Hosts New Book Reading and Spiritual in Westlake Village
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — As a beloved poet, teacher and storyteller, Mark Nepo has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time.” In a rare two-day southland appearance, Nepo hosts a reading of his new book More Together…
June 21 — Computer Coding Event for Girls Coming to Ventura County
Registration Now Open for Students and Mentors CAMARILLO — Middle and high school girls from throughout Ventura County will participate in a two-day computer coding event presented by the Ventura County Office of Education on June 21 and 22 in…
June 22 — Member Appreciation Day at the AG!
Join us at the Agriculture Museum in historic downtown Santa Paula for Member Appreciation Day! Saturday, June 22 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bring the entire family or a friend for a morning of fun, education, and exploration. You’ll enjoy……
June 22 — Teatro de las Américas to present its 3rd Anniversary Gala
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas to present its 3rd Anniversary Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, in Oxnard. Purchase tickets here *** Compre sus boletos aquí. Teatro de las Américas es una compañia de teatro bilingüe…
June 26— Tickets on sale for performance by comedian, actor, writer and director Aziz Ansari
OXNARD — Comedian, actor, writer and director Aziz Ansari announced the final run of his internationally sold out “Aziz Ansari: Road to Nowhere” stand-up tour, including a show at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, CA on June 26, 2019…
June 27 — 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.…
June 28 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Present a Free Musical – Princess and the Pea in Thousand Oaks
THOUSAND OAKS – The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) presents THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA: The Musical, a new twist on a classic fairytale. The performance will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 6 pm at…
Through June 28 — Free Job & Career Workshops in June
Location: America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 June 19 and 26 – Social Media, 10:00 a.m. – noon – Social media is everywhere. It is not just for entertainment or a way to stay connected…
29 de junio — Planificando un Futuro Mejor
OXNARD — El seminario educativo “Planificando un Futuro Mejor,” Sábado, 29 de Junio, 10:30 a.m. — 12 p.m., en el Biblioteca Principal de Oxnard, 251 South A Street— Salon B, Oxnard.
29 de junio — El Consulado de México en Oxnard te invitan al ‘Día Conoce Tus Derechos’
OXNARD – – El Consulado de México en Oxnard te invitan al “Día Conoce Tus Derechos,” 10 am – 2 pm, Consulado de México en Oxnard, 555 S. A St., Suite 100, Oxnard. Talleres Conoce Tus Derechos Preparación de un…
June 29 — LA OPERA Talks Returns to Oxnard Public Library
OXNARD — The Oxnard Public Library welcomes back the LA Opera with another “Opera Talk,” on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Downtown Main branch. Facilitated by one of their volunteer “Community Educators,” the hour-long presentation will be a historical overview…
May 30 — Grocery Outlet Bargain Market to open newest store in Simi Valley
SIMI VALLEY — Extreme-Value Grocery Retailer Hosts Community Grand Opening Celebration to “Unlock Savings” on Thursday, May 30 Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, is opening a new store in Simi Valley, creating 29 new jobs in the community.…
Through May — Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents Ceramic Studio Saturdays
First two Saturdays of the Month, through May, 10 am – 1 pm Ceramic Studio Saturdays Studio Saturdays are an informal opportunity for students of all ages* and skill levels to create ceramics without the long-term commitment. Come on the…
Environmental Health Division supervisor assumes lead role in statewide association
VENTURA — Graciela Garcia, a registered environmental health specialist with the Environmental Health Department, was sworn in as the President of the California Environmental Health Association at the 68th Annual Educational Symposium held this year in Ventura. She has served for…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Fire reminds the public to clear brush ahead of fire season
CAMARILLO — Thousands of letters have been sent to homeowners and property managers reminding them to clear 100 feet of brush away from their properties by June 1, 2019. More than 18,400 parcels will receive Fire Hazard Reduction Program (FHRP)…
Dr. Kim Hoffmans selected as Ventura College President
VENTURA —Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) Chancellor Greg Gillespie is pleased to announce that Dr. Kim Hoffmans has been selected as president for Ventura College, effective June 1, 2019. Dr. Hoffmans has served VCCCD for the last 25 years…
Benefit Concert on April 27 at SLO Brew Rock to Support Local Survivors of Sexual Assault
RISE Up & Rock for a good cause on April 27! SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In commemoration of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, RISE will be hosting an exciting, new event called RISE Up & Rock: A Benefit…
SBCC ranks in top 25 for degrees awarded to students of color
SANTA BARBARA — For several years, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has produced a list of the “Top 100 Degree Producers” rankings of institutions that confer the most degrees to minority students. This year, SBCC ranked in the top 25 for…
Bilingual report: Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival 2019 (April 27-28) Highlights Announced; James Cameron, Hannah-Beth Jackson to Present Enviro Hero Awards
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Kathi King kking@cecmail.org 805-963-0583 Ext. 108 Pictured: Filmmaker James Cameron who will present CEC’s 2019 Environmental Hero Award award to Suzy Amis Cameron, and Senator Hannah Beth Jackson, who…
Bilingual commentary: The Burning Cathedral
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local 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 David Magallanes •…
Nearly 65 Percent of Properties Eligible for State Debris Removal Program Cleared of Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA —State contractors have removed debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from nearly 65 percent of the properties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires that are currently eligible to participate in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal…