OXNARD — The Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will be hosting a Fair Housing workshop in collaboration with the Housing Rights Center on Tuesday, July 25th at 6pm at the VCCDC Home Ownership Center located at 2231 Sturgis Road, Suite…
July 26 — SmART Talk: Sandra Torres
SANTA BARBARA — Meet Ojai-based ceramicist Sandra Torres as she presents her poetic collections of porcelain work and discusses her process and inspirations at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa…
Through July 26 — SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning Foam Rolling Workshop
SANTA BARBARA — A competitive bodybuilder championship winner and certified fitness trainer, CLL teacher Mikki Reilly will guide you through a regimen of foam rolling and stretching and help you target body areas in need of deep tissue release. Muscle…
July 27 — Architecture & Design Council Lecture: Philippe Malouin
SANTA BARBARA — Join us for MCASB’s inaugural Architecture & Design Council Lecture with Philippe Malouin! Malouin will present a dynamic overview of his design work and trajectory to date at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27 at the Santa Barbara Museum of…
July 28 — SBMA Takes Guests on a Surreal Summer Vacation at July Atelier
SBMA Takes Guests on a Surreal Summer Vacation at July Atelier Day Tripping and Night Croquet Friday, July 28, 5:30 – 8:30 pm July 13, 2017 – Once again this summer, Atelier offers guests an evening of intimate, intriguing, occasionally irreverent…
Through July 28 — Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present workshop for children, youth
OXNARD — Doing theater has many benefits, especially for children and youth because it increases confidence in expressing themselves in social and learning situations. Doing theater in Spanish is also advantageous because it enhances development in the young brain when it…
Oxnard Salsa Festival (July 29-30) announces entertainment lineup
Entertainment Lineup Announced! Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase seats or tables ONLINE for the Friday Night Kick-Off Concert featuring Leslie Paula with special guest Yari More! Get them now or it’s first-come, first serve at the gate on Friday night. Plus get…
July 6 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Josh Kun in ‘The Aural Border: Listening Across the California-Mexico Line’
Thursday, July 6, 5:30 – 7 pm The Aural Border: Listening Across the California-Mexico Line Josh Kun In this engaging multimedia talk, MacArthur Fellow author and University of Southern California Professor Josh Kun takes us on a musical and sonic…
July 6 — D-Day Remembrance Lunch & Program
SANTA BARBARA — Join Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) for a special event to remember D-Day. Several local veterans who were involved in D-Day will be honored at the luncheon. The program will feature a screening of one episode of…
July 8 — Summer Carnival Fun at the Carnegie Art Museum!
Saturday, July 8 noon – 3 pm free admission / no reservations required Summer Carnival Fun at the Carnegie Art Museum! Enjoy a fun filled day of active learning while exploring watercolor works of art from the exhibit Soluble…
July 8 — Shaman and Surgeon Explores Dream Interpretation
SANTA BARBARA — A western trained surgeon and initiated African shaman, CLL teacher David Cumes M.D. will share his unique perspective and training to explore how spirit guides script our dreams and how to interpret them from 10 a.m. to…
July 8 — The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Rolls into Oxnard
OXNARD — The popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be making its first appearance in Oxnard on Saturday, July 8 at The Collection at RiverPark. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is a mobile vehicle of cuteness that offers a delicious…
July 10 — State Sen. Jackson, Go-Biz to host California Competes Business Tax Credit workshop in Ventura
VENTURA — State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) will host a free workshop on Monday, July 10th to help members of the business community understand the process of applying for income tax credits designed to save money, create jobs and contribute to local…
July 11 — Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association & County of Ventura Team up to Host ‘Taste of Wellness Fair’
VENTURA — The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association and the County of Ventura Wellness Program are teaming up to host the ‘Taste of Wellness Fair’ on Tuesday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Government Center, 800…
July 12 — Conejo Democratic Club to host journalist, author Robert Scheer
Conejo Democratic Club Meeting ROBERT SCHEER COMMENTS ON: FAKE NEWS OR ASSAULT ON DEMOCRACY? Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Social Networking at 6:30 – Meeting at 7:00 PM North Ranch Center 1400 N. Westlake Blvd. Westlake Village Robert Sheer has built a…
July 12 — SmART Talk: Steven Soria at the Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art
SANTA BARBARA — Hear from third generation leathersmith Steven Soria as he tells the riveting story of Make Smith Leather Co., a family-owned and operated business, started in Santa Barbara in the late 1950s. Learn how fine art techniques and…
July 13 — Pilot and Photographer Bill Dewey to Share His Point of View on California Landscape
SANTA PAULA — On Thursday, July 13, Santa Barbara pilot and photographer Bill Dewey will give a talk on the art of aerial photography at the Santa Paula Art Museum. The talk begins at 3:00 p.m. Dewey’s solo exhibition, “Pilot’s Discretion:…
July 15 — Ventura County Genealogical Society to present Free Family History Mini-Seminar
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Genealogical Society will present a Free Family History Mini-Seminar on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. PRESENTATIONS BY GENA PHILIBERT-ORTEGA: 1:00 P.M. 10 DATABASES YOU DIDN’T KNOW WERE ON ANCESTRY.COM Sure, you know the…
July 15 — Mental Wellness Center to host 23rd annual Mental Health Arts Festival
SANTA BARBARA — The Mental Wellness Center will host its 23rd annual Mental Health Arts Festival at De La Guerra Plaza on Saturday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., honoring the work of local artists living with mental…
July 15-16 — Channel Islands Harbor to Hold Fine Art Festival
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor will host its Fine Art Festival featuring fine arts and crafts 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., July 15-16, at the Harbor Landing, located at 2800 Harbor Blvd., at the corner of Channel Islands Blvd. A…
July 19 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present ‘International SeaKeepers Society: Drifters to Shark Tagging: Private Vessels Working with Scientific Projects!’
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum presents “International SeaKeepers Society: Drifters to Shark Tagging: Private Vessels Working with Scientific Projects!,” with Captain Tom Peterson at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19. The Society was created to match yachts their owners with…
July 19 — Dancing with our Community Stars Pre-Event — Salsa Suzie & Sours Benefit Mixer!
OXNARD — Oxnard Salsa Festival “Dancing with our Community Stars” Pre-Event — Salsa Suzie & Sours Benefit Mixer!, 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at Casa Agria Brewery, 701 Del Norte Blvd., Oxnard. $30 per person, includes one drink…
UCSB ranks among the top five colleges and universities in the country based on economic diversity, affordability and financial assistance
By Andrea Estrada • UCSB In the third annual College Access Index published by The New York Times, UC Santa Barbara has ranked No. 2 for its commitment to economic diversity. The ranking is based on a combination of the number of…
The Collective Studio at Pacific View Mall announces upcoming events for July 21, 23
PACIFIC VIEW MALL – 3301 E Main Street – Ventura 2nd Floor next to SEARS EXPANDED AGES — 6 YEARS TO 16 YEARS! Reserve your space in KIDS ‘N’ CANVAS PARTY today! Pay with your Debit or Credit Card…
Aug. 2 — Solarize Ventura County SPANISH workshop
Wednesday, August 2nd 6:00pm (English) 7:00pm (Español) City of Oxnard, Community Room, 300 West Third Street, First Floor, Oxnard CA 93030 The Community Environmental Council’s Solarize Program offers discounted, top quality solar electric systems for homeowners in Ventura County. The…
Join Santa Barbara City College for a family-friendly 4th of July
Santa Barbara City College is proud to host a family-friendly 4th of July viewing at our Main Campus. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy breathtaking views of the fireworks show at the Santa Barbara Waterfront. Viewing areas will be located…
July 1 — An event with art, music & poetry of poet Todd Griese & artist and musician Terry Bozzio
A PART OF THE LANDSCAPE/A PART OF THE HUMAN CONDITION An event with art, music & poetry of poet Todd Griese & artist and musician Terry Bozzio The Blackboard Gallery – Studio Channel Islands Event date July 1, 2017, 4…
Celebration of Life for Hank Lacayo to be held on June 24 at CSUCI
CAMARILLO — A voice for workers, a force for seniors, a champion for education and a true friend to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI), Henry L. “Hank” Lacayo will be honored on Saturday, June 24 on the campus. The public is invited to a…
June 24 — El Lustrador Movie Event
Friends, we still have tickets for the fundraising event for my movie El Lustrador, please buy your tickets now, the info is on the flyer or here https://www.eventbrite.com/e… Continue Reading
VCCDC’s 5th annual Homeownership Fair on June 24 offers families opportunities to own a home even as home prices rise
VENTURA COUNTY — “I sat on the bench, waiting for the bus to arrive, eating my cold lunch. ‘What am I doing?’ I asked myself. I didn’t know if this was going to work. ‘Am I wasting my time?’” This was…
Through June 24 – Revenue of Hope- Visual and Performing Arts Show
PASO ROBLES – The community is invited to enjoy a full show of spectacular performances from PRYAF’s Music, Dance, and Theater Students at the Berg Auditorium. Students will perform fresh pieces under the theme of “Hope.” More than 70 students…
June 24 — Assemblymember Irwin and City of Thousand Oaks to host Inaugural ‘Safety Fair’
Family-friendly event to highlight first responders and emergency preparedness SACRAMENTO –Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) and the City of Thousand Oaks will be co-hosting a family oriented safety fair on Saturday, June 24th. This free event is open to the…
Henry L. ‘Hank’ Lacayo Celebration of Life, scholarship fund kickoff, to be held June 24 at CSU Channel Islands
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017 4-7 P.M. JOHN SPOOR BROOME LIBRARY PLAZA RSVP The Lacayo family invites you to support the establishment of the Henry L.“Hank” Lacayo Scholarship Fund at CSU Channel Islands. GIVE NOW IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT CELINA.ZACARIAS@CSUCI.EDU OR…
June 24 — VCCDC to present 5th annual Homeownership Fair in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Ventura County Community Development Corp. will present its 5th annual Homeownership Fair from 11 a.m. to3 p.m. Saturday, June 24at the Centerpoint Mall, 2655 Saviers Road, Oxnard. You are cordially invited 25+ booths with homeownership information & resources:…
Through June 18 — Clinicas to hold Week-long Celebration of National Men’s Health Week 2017
VENTURA COUNTY — National Men’s Health Week (NMHW) is part of a national campaign which begins June 12th and ends on Father’s day, June 18th, 2017, with the goal of raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease…
June 24 — Award-wining local chef and cookbook author shares secrets to tasty Indian curries
SANTA BARBARA — This Saturday at the SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL), Farhana Sahibzada teaches Indian Curries with Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables Winner of the Beverly Hill Book Award 2016 for her cookbook Flavorful Shortcuts to Indian/Pakistani Cooking, CLL…
June 24 — VCWPC Communication Strategies Workshop
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Women’s Political Council (VCWPC) presents “30 Rules for 30 Years in Public Relations,” a workshop on traditional and emerging communication channel strategies, JUNE 24, 2017, 8:30 AM – NOON, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 1000 TOWN CENTER…
VC STEM network to present Golden Gear awards at CSUCI
CAMARILLO — Ventura County middle schools, elementary schools and other learning environments will be recognized on May 31 for their innovative science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. Six elementary schools, two middle schools, one early childhood education center and three…
CSUCI Biology student Marisol Luis named 2017 Newman Fellow
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands Biology major Marisol Luis is one of 273 students nationwide who have been named a 2017 Newman Civic Fellow. Luis, who graduated on May 20, plans to apply to graduate school in hopes of eventually going on…
EDC-VC Expands Small Business Development Center’s Roster
VENTURA COUNTY – The Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County has added four new consultants to their team of 30-plus advisors providing free one-on-one consulting to local businesses to help area companies strengthen and grow their bottom line. The new advisors include…
Guest column: Ruth Jones — The Warrior Dream Angel
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 / Guest contributor Ruth…
Bilingual commentary: Making America Great Again
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 David Magallanes /…
Cal Lutheran educator Trudy Tuttle Arriaga wins state honor
THOUSAND OAKS — The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) has named California Lutheran University faculty member Trudy Tuttle Arriaga its Professor of Education of the Year. Arriaga, the Distinguished Educator in Residence in Cal Lutheran’s Graduate School of Education,…
VCCCD and California Lutheran University Establish Transfer Admission Guarantee Agreement
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Community College District and California Lutheran University have partnered to establish a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) agreement for Moorpark College, Oxnard College and Ventura College students. VCCCD Vice Chancellor Educational Services Rick Post and Cal…
Local Boys & Girls Club Receives National Honors — BGCOP given two Merit Awards for Program Excellence
CENTRAL COAST — The Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently honored the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme with two national merit awards for program excellence. The Club also received $5,000. BGCOP won an award…
508 Webinar founder and recent WEV graduate Toni Funck delivers accessible webinars to the deaf and hard of hearing
VENTURA — Toni Funck launched 508 Webinar in October 2016. It wasn’t however until she signed up for Women’s Economic Ventures’ SET course that Toni really saw the potential for her online business. “I was already successfully operating my webinar business…
Bilingual commentary: Expertise Without the Degree
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. David Magallanes By David Magallanes…
Assemblymember Limón hosts ‘Hike with Monique’
SANTA BARBARA — Assemblymember Monique Limón hosted the Hike with Monique, an event to get to know constituents and get outside in Assembly District 37. The hike, which took place on Saturday, May 13, started in Stevens Park, and continued…
Oxnard Salsa Festival announces bands, reserve seating sales
Reserved Seating on Sale Now! 24th Oxnard Salsa Festival July 29-30, 2017 @ Plaza Park 500 S B Street, Oxnard CA 93030GET CLOSER TO THE MUSIC! Reserved Table Seating and Club Salsa! Enjoy premium seating near the Festival dance floor and stage. Enjoy the…
UCSB Spanish professor earns international award for her expertise in Mexican literature and culture
By Jim Medina • UCSB Author of more than 200 publications, books, essays, articles, reviews and short stories, UC Santa Barbara professor Sara Poot-Herrera is known for “always working” — organizing conferences or speaking events on Mexican and Spanish American…