The Café on A will hold a Día de los Muertos celebration: “Community, Cultura y Conciencia,” starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 at 438 So. A St., downtown Oxnard. Presented by Union del Barrio and Café on A, the…
Bilingual report: Museum of Ventura County to hold series of Día de los Muertos events from Nov. 2-4
“Night of the Living, Day of the Dead!” will be presented from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. Join the museum’s Las Contemporaneas Committee as they host an…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas celebrates Día de los Muertos on Nov. 2
“Come to the party celebrating ‘Día de los Muertos’ on Friday, Nov. 2 beginning at 9 p.m. Come hang out with our actors. We have appetizers, drinks, raffles and a prize for best costume. The actors from “La razón blindada”…
Bilingual report: Inlakech Cultural Arts Center to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Camarillo on Nov. 3
Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory, along with the Inlakech Cultural Arts Center, will present the annual “Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)” celebration featuring “Comida, Altars, Prayer, Laughter and Tears,” from 10 a.m. to 6…
Bilingual commentary: “Gucci” camping on the Inca Trail
By Stacey Wittig / “Vagabonding Chica” Travel Writer The remote ruins of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Peru, can be reached by train. However, the hardy – may I add fool-hardy? – prefer the road less traveled, the…
Business and community leaders kick off FOOD Share’s annual ‘Tackle Hunger’ campaign
VENTURA — From Oct. 30 – Feb. 3, more than 60 of Ventura County’s prominent business and political leaders will join forces to support FOOD Share’s most ambitious campaign endeavor of the year – “Tackle Hunger,” the organization reported in…
Rosary for Max Mora of Ventura will be held Nov. 1
Longtime Ventura resident Max Mora (Candelario Maximo Mora) 85, died on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at home, reports Moses Mora, community organizer of the Tortilla Flats historical program in Ventura. Max was born on Feb. 2,1927 in Colmor, New Mexico…
Bilingual commentary: Returning home, starting over
By David Magallanes /Guest contributor Many years ago, I tried to return home. I was going about separating from my wife, I was flat broke, and I felt that my life was going downhill—in flames. So I tried returning home — the…
UCSB discussion on Mexican literature on Nov. 1 will highlight works by Elena Poniatowska, Carlos Fuentes
SANTA BARBARA — Elena Poniatowska, the Mexican feminist writer, journalist, and author, will deliver the keynote address when scholars from across the United States and Mexico gather at UC Santa Barbara for the 15th annual colloquium on Mexican literature, the…
Cabrillo’s Azahar Place receives ‘Platinum for Homes Rating”
VENTURA – The Cabrillo Economic Development Corp. (CEDC) reported it successfully achieved the LEED® for Homes Platinum level of certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for achievement in green homebuilding and design, for its newest affordable home…
Oxnard mayoral debate to be held on bilingual radio on Oct. 31
Candidates will appear on “The David Cruz Show” on KOXR 910AM OXNARD – The four candidates for mayor of Oxnard will appear in an historic, bilingual radio debate from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 on “The David Cruz Show” on…
Huerta to speak at Latino Issues Forum rally on Oct. 27 in Oxnard
OXNARD — National civil rights activist, labor leader, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Dolores Huerta will speak at the Latino Issues Forum (LIF) “su voto primero” (Your Vote First) rally at Plaza Park in Oxnard at 10:30 a.m. Saturday…
Latino Issues Forum to hold voter rally on Oct. 27 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Latino Issues Forum (LIF), a coalition of Ventura County community based organizations serving the Latino community has organized a second key event in an effort to maximize voter turnout for the Nov. 6 general election, the group…
Bilingual commentary: The Fine Arts
By David Magallanes /Guest contributor I have just had the privilege of attending the 25th Anniversary of the Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard. There is something special about being amongst people who are interested in, dedicated to, intrigued by and simply…
Bilingual report: Mexican Consulate produces Día de los Muertos calendar
The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard has produced a Día de los Muertos calendar, which includes activities and events through Nov. 3 in Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Click here or on the image above for the calendar. Click here for…
Clinicas to hold grand opening celebration in Moorpark on Oct. 27
MOORPARK — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will hold a grand opening celebration for the Moorpark Health Center at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at 4279 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. The Moorpark Health Center opened for business June 18, and is…
Opening reception for De Colores Art Show set for Oct. 27
SANTA PAULA — The opening reception for the 19th annual De Colores Art Show will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 No. 10th St., Santa Paula. The reception is…
MICOP seeks volunteers for monthly Mixteco community meeting on Oct. 27
Volunteers are needed support the monthly Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project community meeting from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Rio Real Elementary School, 1140 Kenny St., Oxnard and from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Harrington Elementary…
Día de los Muertos celebration set for Oct. 27 in Ventura
Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc & Westpark Community Center will present a “Día de los Muertos” celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Westpark Community Park, 450 W. Harrison Ave., Ventura. Traditional Aztec dance ceremony, altars, face painting, piñatas…
Santa Maria to celebrate Día de los Muertos from Oct. 28 through Nov. 4
SANTA MARIA — MASCARA, the Mexican-American Scholarship Cultural and Recreation Association, will present an altar its 18th annual Día de los Muertos celebration from Oct. 28 through Nov. 4 at the Santa Maria Town Center Mall, 142 Town Center East,…
Oxnard-Ocotlán Sister City Committee to hold fundraiser on Oct. 29 in Oxnard
The Oxnard-Ocotlán Sister City Committee to hold fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at Cabo Seafood Grill & Bar, 1041 So. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard. Choice of chile relleno or carnets tacos (2). Includes rice, beans, soft drink, chips…
Students lead effort to hold ‘Town Hall: Investing in Education’ on Oct. 23
OXNARD — A town hall to support Prop. 30 will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the South Oxnard Community Center, 200 E. Bard Road, Oxnard. Presented by Future Leaders of America, the event supports…
CLU’s José Marichal to speak on ‘Does Facebook Make us Better Citizens?’ on Oct. 24
José Marichal, CLU associate professor of political science, will speak on: ‘Does Facebook Make us Better Citizens?’ during the next Center for Equality and Justice Lecture Series discussion at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Drive, Thousand…
‘Passion Flamenco Dancing’ to be presented on Oct. 24 at Oxnard College
The 2012 OC Fall Literature & Arts Lecture Series will present “Passion Flamenco Dancing Live on Stage” from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Passion Flamenco Dance…
Bilingual report: The last day to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 22
The last day to register to vote for the November Presidential General Election is Monday, Oct. 22. Online, potential voters can visit http://registertovote.ca.gov/ for information on registering to vote on the California Online Voter Registration Website. Potential voters can still come…
Brownley campaign announces ‘Latinos for Julia’ committee
SANTA PAULA — The Julia Brownley for Congress campaign on Oct. 20 announced its “Latinos for Julia” committee, made up of Ventura County, Federal and State elected officials and community leaders that have united behind Julia Brownley, the campaign reported…
Strickland supports Oct. 18 fundraiser for La Colonia Boxing Gym
OXNARD — State Sen. Tony Strickland (R-19th District) took part in the “Locked Up for Kids” fundraiser on Oct. 18 at La Colonia Boxing Gym in Oxnard. Strickland is a Republican candidate for the newly-formed 26th Congressional District, (which includes all of…
‘Latino Issues Forum,’ featuring Congressional, State Senate candidates, set for Oct. 20 in Santa Paula
A ‘Latino Issues Forum,’ featuring Congressional and State Senate candidates, will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at First 5 of Santa Paula, 217 10th St., Santa Paula. Presented by SEIU Local 721, the Central Coast…
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Deadline approaching for Nov. 1 print edition calendar items, advertisements
The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22 to submit calendar notices, news briefs, community photographs and other items for possible inclusion in the Nov. 1 print edition of Amigos805. The 10,000-copy publication is distributed throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara…
UCSB literary scholar receives PEN Center USA Award for translation
SANTA BARBARA — When Chilean novelist and short story writer José Donoso died in 1996, he left behind a vast collection of papers. Among them was a manuscript begun some 23 years earlier. Discovered by his daughter, Pilar, the manuscript…
Commentary: Latinos, religion and the Campaign of 2012
Survey says: Catholics strongly favor Obama. Evangelicals divided. Rapidly growing Latino support for same-sex marriage By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 After a lively political debate this week, President Barack Obama and Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney have been busy hitting key…
Bilingual report: Mexican Consulate in Oxnard seeking Día de los Muertos calendar items
The Consulate of México is currently organizing a community calendar for the “Day of the Dead” activities in the Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties A committee of community leaders will be visiting each site with “Ofrendas” and in recognition…
Local groups receive grants from Social Justice Fund for Ventura County
Grantees will be honored during “Celebration of Justice” reception on Nov. 8 in Ventura. One Step a la Vez for the One Step Adelante, the Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy, El Centrito Family Learning Centers and the Mixteco/Indígena…
Commentary: Why pink makes me cringe
By Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor It’s not Pink, the singer, that stirs up ambivalent feelings in my soul. It’s the color pink linked to October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. It’s all the pink stuff beyond the commemorative ribbons. It’s pink deodorant…
Bilingual commentary: Rules, Freedom and Consequences
By David Magallanes /Guest contributor As American citizens, or residents, of this great country, we are accustomed to think in terms of the freedom that we enjoy in this society. Throughout the history of the United States, more and more sectors…
Gold Coast Health Plan signs specialty contract with Clinicas del Camino Real
Clinicas to Operate as a Professional Risk Bearing Organization OXNARD — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) and Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. on Monday announced the signing of a specialty physician contract that designates Clinicas as a Professional Risk Bearing Organization.…
Taller gratis, ‘Aprenda a usar Facebook para negocios’, el 17 de octobre
Taller gratis, ‘Aprenda a usar Facebook para negocios’, el miércoles, 17 de octobre, 2012 a 8 am a 9 am, Casapueblo Restaurant, 310 So. C St., Oxnard. Presentado pro Armando Sahagun, MBA, CIMA Business Solutions y SCORE Counselor. Encuentre y…
Bilingual report: Rubicon Theatre Co. to present ‘La Razón Blindada’ starting Oct. 17
VENTURA — The Rubicon Theatre Co. will open its 15th anniversary season, “Our Town/Your Theatre,” with the production of “La Razón Blindada (The Armored Reason)” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, Teatro de las Américas…
Nancy Conk of Cabrillo Economic Development Association to speak on Oct. 17 in Ventura
Nancy Conk, chief executive officer of Cabrillo Economic Development Association, will speak at the next “Stress, Health & Longevity Session” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 702 County Square Drive, ground floor of the CEDC building, Ventura.…
Bilingual report: El Centrito Family Learning Centers to host Oxnard School Board candidates forum on Oct. 19
Parent Promoters of Education, a project of El Centrito Family Learning Centers, will host a forum for Oxnard School Board candidates from 5:30-7:30 Friday, Oct. 19 at El Centrito Family Learning Centers, 450 So. K St. Oxnard, Room 108, the…
VC Mexican-American Bar Association to present scholarship dinner on Oct. 19
The Education Foundation of the Ventura County Mexican-American Bar Association will present its annual scholarship dinner beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. Dinner and the program…
Latino peace officers group to present annual comedy show fundraiser on Oct. 19
The National Latino Peace Officers Association — Ventura County Chapter, will present its 4th annual “Comedy Show Fundraiser” beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at the Tower Club, 300 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. Featuring comedians Cliff…
Bilingual report: Gold Coast Health Plan to host ‘Community Resource Fair’ on Oct. 21
Gold Coast Health Plan will hold a “Community Resource Fair” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 at Del Sol Park, 1500 Camino del Sol, Oxnard (corner of Camino Del Sol and Rose Avenue). The fair will include…
Bilingual report: Promotores health worker luncheon set for Oct. 21
October is Promotor and Community Health Worker month, Maria-Felix Ryan, executive director of the Promotoras y Promotores Foundation in Oxnard, reported in a media release. The members of the Central Coast Regional Promotor Network and Vision y Compromiso would like…
Bilingual report: CSU Channel Islands to present ‘The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao’ book reading, signing on Oct. 11
California State University, Channel Islands will present its 8th annual Campus Reading Celebration featuring “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by author Junot Díaz from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Grand Salon. Dominican Republic-born Díaz will…
Bilingual report: Guadalajara-based Troker to perform Oct. 12-14 in Santa Barbara
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present Guadalajara-based Troker at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta (805-893-5037); at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Guadalupe Salad Bowl Festival and…
Billingual report: ‘Ulama: The Game of Life & Death’ film screening to be held Oct. 13 in Ventura
A film screening of “Ulama: The Game of Life & Death” will be presented at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. The screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session…
Bilingual report: ‘An Afternoon with Gustavo Arellano’ set for Oct. 14 in Ventura
“An Afternoon with Gustavo Arellano — Author of TACO USA,” will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. Lecture followed by book signing by OC Weekly editor and nationally…
Bilingual report: La Hermandad, Mexican Consulate and INEA hold first graduation
La Hermandad, the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard and the National Institute for Adult Education (INEA) held its first graduation on Oct. 3 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Oxnard. Fifteen students received their graduation diplomas in primary and secondary education.…
Bilingual commentary: Surrounded by teachers
By David Magallanes /Guest contributor We have a tendency to think of our “teachers” as those who dedicate themselves to teaching us in the classrooms of our schools, in elementary schools as well as at the colleges and universities. We believe…