¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Latin Grammy Winners Monsieur Periné Latin Grammy Winners/ Ganadores del Latin Grammy Monsieur Periné Suin a la Colombiana / Colombian swing FREE concert / Entrada gratuita Friday, April 29/ Viernes, 29 de abril 7:00…
Latin Grammy winners Monsieur Periné bring “Suin a la colombiana” to Santa Barbara April 29 through May 1
SANTA BARBARA — Monsieur Periné, Latin Grammy winners for “Best New Artist” of 2015, come to Santa Barbara for free family events of art and music presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Monsieur Periné will perform in free…
RSVP deadline approaching for El Concilio’s Latino Leadership Awards
OXNARD — The RSVP deadline is approaching for El Concilio’s Family Services 27th annual Latino Leadership Awards. The winners include Alejandra Castellanos, Amelia Aparicio, Dr. Ana M. Becerra, Erika Arteaga, Jesse Lamas Calvillo, Dr. Kaia Tollefson, Matilde “Mati” Sanchez and…
Action Star Danny Trejo Headlines Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers Series at Oxnard College on May 4
OXNARD — Action star Danny Trejo will headline the season finale of Rick Najera’s popular Latino Thought Makers entertainment series live on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 7:00pm at Oxnard College’s 400-seat state-of-the art Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, CA. The series, presented by Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts,…
Mental Wellness Center Kicks Off 5th Annual 5K Walk for Mental Wellness
SANTA BARBARA — Hundreds of community members will go the extra mile on Friday, May 6 to show support for those affected by mental illness, by participating in the 5th annual Walk for Mental Wellness, led by the Mental Wellness…
Bilingual report: State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson — On César Chávez Day, let us remember his call for economic justice, equality
SACRAMENTO – The life of civil rights leader and labor organizer is celebrated today, on what would have been his 89th birthday. State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement: “As we celebrate what would have been his 89th birthday,…
21st annual César E. Chávez march, celebration to be held on April 10 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The 21st annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice — “Overtime for Farm Workers Now!” will be held Sunday, April 10. Marchers will gather at 9 a.m. at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 300 N. Juanita St., Oxnard, with the…
The UCSB Library’s speaker series presents Carl Gutierrez-Jones on ‘Science Fiction and Creative Self-Destruction’ on April 12
SANTA BARBARA — The UCSB Library’s speaker series will present Carl Gutierrez-Jones discussion on “Science Fiction and Creative Self-Destruction” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 at the Pacific View Room, Library, Ocean Side, 8th Floor. A reception will follow the free…
Rick Najera to Host Latino Thought Makers’ All-Star Social Media Panel at Oxnard College on April 13
Social Media Stars & Influencers Vincent Marcus, Ana Flores & David Lopez discuss starting out and rise to Internet fame OXNARD — The Oxnard College Institute for Performing Arts presents the next installment of Latino Thought Makers featuring social media stars and influencers:Vincent Marcus, Ana…
Ventura College celebrates the county with its inaugural ‘Diversity in Culture Festival April 14-16
Free three-day multicultural festival to showcase cultures through dance, music, film, food, speakers and more VENTURA — Ventura County is a mosaic of cultures and ethnicities, with residents hailing from around the world. To celebrate the multicultural diversity of the county and…
CAUSE Action Fund to present Annual Leadership Awards Reception in Santa Barbara on April 17
SANATA BARBARA — The CAUSE Action Fund will present the Annual Leadership Awards Reception from 2 to 4:30 Sunday, April 17 at the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. The event will honor Lifetime Achievement Awards Recipients…
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival 2016 Highlights Announced; Mariachi and Son Jarocho Bands Take the Stage on April 17
SANTA BARBARA – The Community Environmental Council (CEC) hosts the 2016 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival at Alameda Park on Saturday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. CEC’s Santa…
Straight Up Jazz with John Schnackenberg and Cougar Estrada Sax & Keyboard next set for April 19
SANTA BARBARA —Every Third Tuesday of the month, Lovejoy’s Pickle Room presents live jazz. The groovy duo of Cougar Estrada and John Schnackenberg put out some “straight ahead” jazz on keyboards and baritone sax, respectively. They will next perform Lovejoy’s Pickle…
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Announces “Women of Inspiration” Honorees
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is pleased to announce the 2016 honorees of its annual Women of Inspiration Awards: Natalie Orfalea, Co-Founder and Chair of the Orfalea Foundation; Geri Ann Carty, an active volunteer in the community; and Patsy…
Bilingual commentary: Free Falling Backwards
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 / Guest contributor David Magallanes…
SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning to Host Ninth Annual Nonviolent Communication Conference April 8-10
NVC Conference: An Introduction held on April 8; NVC Conference held on April 9 and 10 SANTA BARBARA — The SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning (the CLL) is offering a workshop of special interest to Santa Barbara’s unique nonprofit and philanthropic…
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Ventura County Public Works Agency, Supervisor Zaragoza Tours New Juvenile Justice Center Solar Project
VENTURA COUNTY — Supervisor John C. Zaragoza joined the Ventura County General Services Agency (GSA) and Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) to tour the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) Solar Project on March 9. The project, which began construction in October…
Women’s Economic Ventures Guides Spanish-Speaking Entrepreneurs toward Small Business Success
For many in the Latino community, owning a small business is part of the American dream. Becoming an entrepreneur signifies economic stability and opportunity. Yet regardless of ethnic background, the challenges to owning a business are many and the risk…
Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions Educators to hold annual conference at CSU Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — The 8th Annual Best Practices Conference of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions Educators (AHSIE) will be held March 20-23 at CSU Channel Islands (CI). Hosted and co-sponsored by CI and three systems of higher education in California, the event will draw…
Deja Que Women’s Economic Ventures Ilumine el Camino Hacia el Éxito de tu Pequeño Negocio
¿Sueñas con abrir o mejorar tu propio pequeño negocio? Para muchos en la comunidad Latina, tener un pequeño negocio es parte del Sueño Americano. Ser emprendedor(a) nos significa estabilidad económica y la posibilidad de abrir puertas a oportunidades antes consideradas…
CenCal Health Receives Community Partners in Excellence Award, Additional Recognition from California Assembly and Senate
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care (VNHC) presented CenCal Health with the “2016 Community Partners in Excellence Award” on March 8 during PHorum: Perspectives in Healthcare, a healthcare symposium hosted annually by VNHC. That same evening, CenCal Health…
Bilingual commentary: The Mysteries of Spring and Easter
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 / Guest contributor David Magallanes…
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation Welcomes Gary Simpson as New Board Member
SANTA BARBARA— Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) welcomes Gary Simpson to the Board of Directors. Simpson brings his experience in running local businesses, his United States Coast Guard service and involvement with other nonprofit organizations to the foundation. Simpson attended…
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Seeks Community Partners for STEM Fridays Program
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, a nonprofit organization that inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold, is formally launching a STEM Fridays program for kindergarten through fifth grade girls that will introduce them to STEM-related activities with hopes…
CSU Trustees Appoint Erika D. Beck as President of CSU Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed Erika D. Beck, Ph.D., as president of California State University Channel Islands. Beck currently serves as the provost and executive vice president of Nevada State College (NSC) in Henderson, Nevada.…
Lompoc Family YMCA Exceeds Annual Campaign Goal
LOMPOC — The Lompoc Family YMCA concluded its 2016 Annual Campaign with a Victory Celebration on March 3 at Sage Restaurant. The Victory Event, attended by more than 65 volunteers and staff, showcased the YMCA surpassing its Annual Campaign goal…
RISE Receives Grant from The Community Foundation SLO County
PASO ROBLES – RISE has received a $6,000 grant from the Opportunity to Thrive Initiative and The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (CFSLOCO). This grant will be used to help survivors of domestic violence residing in the RISE safe…
10 Important Things to Consider When Choosing a Summer Camp for Your Child
With so many summer camp options near and far, it can be daunting to sift through the choices and decide where your child’s summer will be best spent. Choosing a summer camp that fits your family’s needs and helps develop…
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation Welcomes Maureen Masson as New Board Member
SANTA BARBARA — Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) welcomes Maureen Masson to the Board of Directors. Masson brings her former experience in the United States Air National Guard to the foundation. Masson, also known as Mo, worked as a registered nurse…