THOUSAND OAKS — A poetry reading with Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 19 at Swenson Center 101, California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs is an author and…
March 20 — OC LIVE@Oxnard College to present ‘Becoming Johanna: A Film and Conversation with Johanna, a Young Transgender Latina’
OXNARD — OC LIVE@Oxnard College will present “Becoming Johanna: A Film and Conversation with Johanna, a Young Transgender Latina” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Becoming Johanna is a compelling story…
March 21 — SBCC Faculty Lecture: “Crime Across the Curriculum”
“Crime Across the Curriculum” may sound like a line on a police blotter, but as the title of the upcoming 39th annual Faculty Lecture at Santa Barbara City College, the topic will prove to be far more intriguing and far…
March 21 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present the History and Evolution of the Nuclear Submarine by Warren Haussler
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum in the Channel Islands Harbor presents the History and Evolution of the Nuclear Submarine by Warren Haussler for their Speaker Series this month. Wednesday March 21, 2018, 6:30-8:00PM. His talk will cover submarine…
March 21 — VCCDC hosts live webinar for homeowners interested in getting up to $100,000 in mortgage assistance
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will be hosting a live webinar for homeowners who are interested in obtaining up to $100,000 in mortgage assistance through the Keep Your Home California (KYHC) Program. The workshop is part of…
March 22 — MUNCH at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — Grab a lunch and head on over to the Museum every Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for music by local talent. Join us March 22 for music by Warren Takahashi. Feel free to tip the musicians! For…
March 22 — Time Management Workshop this Week at SBCC Career Skills Institute
SANTA BARBARA — It’s easy for employees to take steps toward career enjoyment and advancement with free classes from SBCC Career Skills Institute. This week’s one-day Time Management workshop is the first stop toward effective time management and other valuable…
March 22 — Bilingual report: Famed Author and Speaker to Address Santa Barbara Audience
Sponsored by Hospice of Santa Barbara SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Community Education and Engagement Series is pleased to present Five Invitations: What The Dying Teach The Living, An Evening with Frank Ostaseki. On Thurs., March 22, guest…
March 22 — Five Invitations: What The Dying Teach The Living, An Evening with Frank Ostaseki
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Community Education and Engagement Series is pleased to present “Five Invitations: What The Dying Teach The Living, An Evening with Frank Ostaseki.” On Thursday, March 22, guest speaker Frank Ostaseki will discuss the importance…
Through March 23 — Free career workshops to be held in Oxnard
March 9 – Winning Interviews, 8:00 a.m. – noon – You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This Career Shop will give you the tools you need to make a lasting impression that wins you a job. You will…
Through March 23 — La Hija de Jardineros / The Gardeners’ Daughter Alexandra “Lexx” Valdez at the UCSB Multicultural Center
Opening reception on Jan. 16 SANTA BARBARA — La Hija de Jardineros / The Gardeners’ Daughter Alexandra “Lexx” Valdez exhibit will be presented through March 23 at the UCSB Multicultural Center, MCC Lounge. The opening reception will be held at 6 p.m.…
March 23 through 25 — ‘World of Interest’ Class Brings Older Adults Together Around Current Events at SBCC School of Extended Learning
SANTA BARBARA — With issues near and far impacting our daily lives, it is an important and fascinating time for our diverse community to come together to understand and share perspectives. SBCC School of Extended Learning welcomes Santa Barbara’s older…
Through March 24 — Support group for adults that were in evacuation zones
SANTA BARBARA — As our community continues to heal from the effects of the devastating Thomas Fire and Flood, Hospice of Santa Barbara is committed to coming alongside individuals and families who may be grieving during this difficult time. Hospice…
Through March 25 — Explore New Trails, Meet New Friends with SBCC School of Extended Learning Tuition-Free Class “Nature and Self-Healing for Older Adults”
SANTA BARBARA — SBCC School of Extended Learning’s free upcoming class, Nature and Self-Healing For Older Adults, will give students the chance to make new friends while walking a new trail each week and learning about nature’s healing process. Taught…
Through March 25 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum in the Channel Islands Harbor presents ‘Water Works’
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum in the Channel Islands Harbor presents “Water Works” by expedition artist Danielle Eubank, through March 25th, 2018. An opening reception is planned for Thursday, January 11th, 2018, 6-8PM. Events are FREE with Membership or Museum…
March 27 — VCCDC to hold Women’s Financial Empowerment Workshop
Did you know on average, women have lower credit scores then men? The gap in income between men and women and the lack of credit history independent of a women’s spouse are among some of the possible explanations. From not qualifying for…
Through March 27 — Support Group for adults grieving the death of a friend due to Thomas Disaster
SANTA BARBARA — As our community continues to heal from the effects of the devastating Thomas Fire and Flood, Hospice of Santa Barbara is committed to coming alongside individuals and families who may be grieving during this difficult time. Hospice…
March 28 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County to Sponsor Forum on the Oxnard Recall Special Election
VENTURA COUNTY — The League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization, is presenting a forum on the Oxnard Recall Special Election. This forum is free and open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, March 28 from 7:00 pm…
March 28 — PR Meeting to Feature Social Media Strategy and Digital Storytelling
CENTRAL COAST — The California Gold Coast Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America will present “Social Media Strategy and Digital Storytelling” featuring guest speaker Michelle Rogers, consumer experience director for the Ventura County Star. The meeting will be…
March 28 — Livingston Memorial to present seminar on ‘Aging in America’
OXNARD — There will be a presentation about “Aging in America” from 10:45-11:45 am on Wednesday, March 28th at South Oxnard Senior Center, 200 E. Bard Rd., Oxnard 93033. Dr. Lanyard Dial, President/CEO and Medical Director of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse…
March 28 — Costume Historian Shelly Foote Is Featured Museum Speaker
VENTURA COUNTY — Fashion historian Shelly Foote will present an informal gallery talk on the exhibition In Style: Costumes from the Collection, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on March 28 at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura.…
March 29 — Livingston Memorial to hold Annual Meeting in Oxnard
OXNARD — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 29 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn–Adagio Room, 2000 Solar Dr., Oxnard. Lanyard K. Dial, MD, President/CEO and Medical Director for…
March 29 — MUNCH at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — Grab a lunch and head on over to the Museum every Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for music by local talent. Join us March 29 for music by jazz trio John Bardi, William Holden and Patrick Martin.…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 31
Click here for the entire e-newsletter ARTIST’S GALLERY TALK Ricardo Palavecino Thursday, February 1 6 pm $5 / members free reservations appreciated 805-385-8258 BUILDING BLOCKS OF ART These art exploration classes help kids explore the tools artists use to build…
Poder Santa Barbara to hold protest at San Marcos High School on Jan. 31
SANTA BARBARA — Poder Santa Barbara to hold protest at San Marcos High School at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 on the sidewalk outside the San Marcos High School roundabout entrance. Poder Santa Barbara reports that parents, staff, students, and community…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) Golf Classic Seeks Title Sponsor
CAMARILLO — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is seeking a new Title Sponsor for its 45th annual Golf Classic! BBSVC’s Golf Classic is the organization’s top-performing event, which delivers the funds necessary to support 1,500 at-risk youth in…
Assemblymember Irwin Sunday Sidewalk Session
OXNARD — Please join Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) for coffee and an opportunity to discuss legislation and local issues. Please call (805) 482-1904 to schedule an appointment time.
Local PODS® Moving and Storage Offers Declutter Tips for the New Year
VENTURA COUNTY — As the first month of 2018 draws to a close, many residents are working to stick to their resolutions. According to Statistic Brain, only 58.4% of resolutions make it past the first month. To help their customers maintain…
Ventura County Community Foundation Receives $200,000 from Amgen Foundation for Thomas Fire Relief
VENTURA COUNTY — The Amgen Foundation recently granted $200,000 to the Ventura County Community Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund, which helps support mid- and long-term relief and rebuilding efforts. “The Thomas Fire has deeply impacted our community and Amgen staff members,”…
‘Music for Healing and the Community’ Concert Raised $32K for Local Flood Victims
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Symphony, Montecito Bank & Trust and Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts partnered to raise and contribute $32,000 to United Way of Santa Barbara County for flood disaster relief with a free community…