OXNARD — 500 million straws are used and discarded every day in the United States alone. That’s 175 billion a year filtering into landfills and littering our waterways and oceans. Join us for an inspiring evening of positive change with a…
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 — Spirals Foundation for gymnastics celebrates National Gymnastics Day
SANTA BARBARA — Head coach Derek May announced today that Spirals Gymnastics on the campus of UCSB will join gymnastics clubs across the world on Sept. 15 to share the love of our sport and support our gymnastics community on…
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 — OC Live presents ‘A Lecture by Sociologist Dr. Gilda Ochoa’
OXNARD — OC Live presents “A Lecture by Sociologist Dr. Gilda Ochoa” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Building. OC LIVE Events are FREE to the public The scars of racist and sexist schooling are deep…
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. 20 — Happenings at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum 2018
SEPTEMBER EXHIBIT: Tattoos and Tenacious Women (Sept 2 – Dec 30) Explore the rich and surprising history of women and tattoos in California at History San José’s newest exhibit, Tattooed & Tenacious: Inked Women in California History. The exhibit will open to the…
Sept. 21, 22 — Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas opens with La Celestina in 8 days
OXNARD — La Celestina, also known as The Comedy of Calisto and Melibea, published in 1499 is attributed to Fernando de Rojas, adescendant of converted Jews. The story tells of a bachelor, Calisto, who uses the old procuress Celestina to bewitch love from Melibea, an unmarried girl…
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. 24 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center to present Los Angeles Azules
CHEERS TO FIFTY YEARS – LOS ÁNGELES AZULES September 24, 2018 at 7 P.M. $39 | $59 | $79 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard. oxnardperformingarts.com Help us celebrate the opening of our 50th Anniversary…
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 — 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 — 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, 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. 26 — Bilingual report: Ventura College presents ‘Dreamers Set Your Course’ Events
VENTURA COLLEGE — Ventura College will host Dreamers Set Your Course, a series of free and safe events for the community to learn about resources available for undocumented students. These events will take place at Ventura High School on Sept. 20…
Sept. 26 — Housing Authority to Introduce New Section 8 Incentives for Landlords at Meeting
SANTA BARBARA — For the first time in four years, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) will re-open applications for Section 8 affordable housing vouchers. Local landlords are key to the success of the program and…
Sept. 27 — Art Trek presents variety of workshops, events
NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following events: Cabernet, Canvas & Color Workshop 21 and older Thursday, September 27 6:30-9:00pm $40 Per Person Art Trek, 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, CA 91320…
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 — Alzheimer’s Association Partners With The Collection at RiverPark for Oxnard Walk to End Alzheimer’s
OXNARD — On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Ventura County community is invited to participate in the Oxnard Walk to End Alzheimer’s, an event benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. Over 14,000 people in Ventura…
Through Sept. 29 — ‘Summer Intensive’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
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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…
Sept. 29 — Pop-up Exhibit and Poetry Event Honors Ventura Artist’s Life and Legacy
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will host an opening reception from 2 – 4 p.m., Sept. 29, for the pop-up exhibit, Joe Cardella and ARTLIFE Magazine, celebrating the life of Ventura artist and publisher Joe Cardella. Joe Cardella…
Sept. 29 — Santa Barbara and The American Heart Association Lace Up to Fund Research and Change Lives
The Heart and Stroke 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…
Sept. 29 — Bananas are Back for the 7th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
PORT HUENEME — One of America’s favorite snacks, bananas, takes center stage at the 7th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival, Saturday, September 29. The festival, with fun for all ages, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry and…
Sept. 29 — 7th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
PORT HUENEME — One of America’s favorite fruits, the banana, will be celebrated at the 7th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival, Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Festivalgoers will enjoy a variety of delicious foods including…
Sept. 30 — Music Performance: Mariachi Camarillo
CAMARILLO — September 30 at 2pm, join us for Mariachi Camarillo to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Fun and free for the whole family. For more information, visit the Camarillo Public Library at 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Call (805)-388-5222 or send…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for July 29
Click here for more information SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Collection Has New Home Our permanent art collection has been moved next door to a more spacious home inside our new Cole…
Carnegie Art Museum update for July 28
Click here for the entire e-newsletter August Programs @ CAM Porfirio Gutierrez, artist, master weaver and advocate comes from a long line of traditional Zapotec weavers from Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico where his family is still dedicated to…
A Populist President — UCSB scholars consider Mexico President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his ambitious agenda
By Talya Meyers • UCSB The third time’s the charm for populist candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador. After unsuccessful campaigns in 1994 and 2006, he has now become Mexico’s newest president, winning 53 percent of the vote. Considered an unconventional…
Ventura County Outperforms State in High School Graduation Rate
County’s Dropout Rate also Better than State VENTURA COUNTY — Nearly 86 percent of Ventura County high school students graduated in the 2016-17 school year, which is better than the statewide graduation rate of 82.7 percent for the same period.…
Guest commentary: The Proverbial Black Hold — Civil Gang Injunctions, squandering of millions of tax dollars and lack of Police Accountability
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. Armando Vazquez. By Armando Vazquez / Guest…
Solvang 50 Home Challenge initiative wraps up but home improvement savings remain
SOLVANG — Since launching in fall 2017, the Solvang 50 Home Challenge provided residents with education and opportunities to reduce wasted resources and make home energy efficiency updates more affordable. The community outreach activities have ended, however a selection of…
Gold Coast Transit District Service Changes Take Effect on July 29
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) will make schedule changes to its weekend schedules effective Sunday, July 29, 2018. GCTD typically makes bi-annual schedule changes each year in July and January, based on analysis of ridership as well as community feedback.…
Bilingual report: Input Needed. Oxnard Seeks Participation from Businesses, Institutions in Broadband Internet Survey
OXNARD – How is broadband internet access working for you? The City of Oxnard wants to know. It is inviting businesses, institutions and other commercial organizations in Oxnard, Port Hueneme and the surrounding area to complete a broadband survey in order…
Ventura Residents Rally in Camarillo on July 26 for Safe Alternatives to Brain-Harming Pesticide Chlorpyrifos. See related news here
Diverse coalition calls for county protections and statewide ban CAMARILLO — There’s a better way to grow food in Ventura County that doesn’t risk damaging the brains and health of local children. That’s the message brought by a diverse group…