OXNARD — The Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE), Oxnard Chapter, is proud to honor two outstanding high school seniors for their academic and community accomplishments. Honorees are Jazmine Lucente, student at Adolfo Camarillo High School, and Kassandra Barragan, student at…
Giving Wings to Children with Disabilities at Camp Mariposas
Speech and Occupational Therapy Program Funded by CenCal Health SANTA BARBARA — Every week day this Summer, in a small nondescript office building on Santa Barbara’s Westside, young lives are transformed. Camp Mariposas provides speech, language and occupational therapies to…
CSUCI Biotechnology students to present stem cell research linked to diabetes, cancer and more on Aug. 9
CAMARILLO — The public is invited to hear CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) graduate students present their findings on stem cell research they have conducted during year-long internships at institutions such as City of Hope, Stanford University, Scripps Research Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — For the love of art…Join us!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Join Us! We, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB), were thrilled to kick-off Fiesta weekend with the opening reception of Bloom Projects: Brian Rochefort, Absorption by the Sun! Not only…
Election Integrity Project California Retains Judicial Watch to Enforce Compliance with Federal Law to Maintain Accurate Voter Rolls – Liberty & Freedom Start With Honest Elections
“… A historic settlement negotiated with LA County to remove 1.5 Million inactive voter registration records. We are encouraged that LA County has begun compliance by mailing 1.6 million cards to registrants on the inactive list!” EIPCa President Linda Paine…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Aug. 6 — Will Botke’s “Bread and Butter” Be Your Jam?
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center The Art Auction Is August 10 This painting could be hanging in your home come Saturday night! Bread and Butter by Jessie Arms Botke, c. 1946, watercolor on…
‘Women of Color in Tech’ conference inspires SBCC students
SANTA BARBARA — On Friday, July 26, Santa Barbara City College Physics instructor Amy Thompson, Coordinator of Equity Programs Adolfo Corral, and 10 SBCC students attended a unique one-day event in Los Angeles supporting women of color in technology: the…
Ventura College Foundation Adds Two Board Members
VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation Board of Directors approved two new board members at its June 26 meeting. The new members are Stephen Kipp and Nuris Dante. Kipp, president and CEO of Kipp Financial Group before retiring last year,…
Ventura County CEO delivers State of the County address at taxpayers event
OXNARD — County Executive Officer Mike Powers presented his State of the County report to a sold-out crowd of about 300 at the Ventura County Taxpayers Association summer luncheon on August 1st. The title of the presentation was “Connecting our…
The UC Santa Barbara Library becomes the new repository for La Casa de la Raza’s historical archive
By Andrea Estrada • UCSB The UC Santa Barbara Library and La Casa de la Raza have reached a new accord that signals another milestone in the preservation of local community history. At a public reception July 11 at La…
Limón, Jackson celebrate funding for Ventura County
SANTA BARBARA — Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) and State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (Santa Barbara) will spend the day on Monday, August 5th touring the district to celebrate 2019-2020 budget wins for Ventura County. “I am proud to have worked with my…
Oxnard Sight + Sound Film Festival (Sept. 20-22) Reveals 2019 Lineup
OXNARD —The Sight + Sound Film Festival, Oxnard’s newest film festival showcasing cutting edge independent cinema and presented by the Oxnard Performing Arts Center and Oxnard College, on Aug. 1 unveiled its film lineup for 2019. The first annual festival will…
Bilingual report: Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. Celebrates National Health Center Week 2019 throughout Ventura County Aug. 4-10
VENTURA COUNTY — August 4th-10th, Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. will host events in honor of National Health Center Week (NHCW)! Clinicas invites community members to join them for a Health Fair at Del Sol Park, in Oxnard, on Sunday August…
Ventura County Civic Alliance ‘2019 State of the Region Report’ Reception & Community briefing to be held Aug. 7 at Poinsettia Pavilion, Ventura
Click here for the entire e-newsletter * VENUE CHANGE * The 2019 State of the Region Report Reception & Community Briefing New Location Due to limited parking because of the county fair, Wednesday’s State of the Region event is…
Bilingual report — SMJUHSD Science presents ‘Rocketing into High School’
SANTA MARIA — Incoming freshman students heading towards ERHS, PVHS and SMHS will be “Rocketing into High School” on August 5thand 6th. Science teachers and students plan to explore the wonders of science and participate in the NGSS (Next Generation Science…
KidSTREAM Announces Two New Board Members
New members bring meaningful experience that supports kidSTREAM’s commitment to learning CAMARILLO – KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum committed to creating a place where kids and families can engage in fun, interactive learning and hands-on/minds-on play, has announced the addition…
Assemblymember Irwin to host Fifth Annual K-12 Resource Fair on Aug. 3 at Oxnard PAL Gym
OXNARD — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin.’s Office and Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) will host the Fifth Annual K-12 Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Oxnard PAL Gym, 350 South K St, Oxnard. Representatives from…
Bilingual commentary: No More TV, No More Phones
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local 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 commentary: Hear us America, we the Migrants of the world cannot and will not be denied!
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 Once…
Housing Trust Fund Ventura County raises $100,000 during “Your Business Depends on Housing” event. Also debuts new logo
Prop 1 match brings total raised at event to $200,000 and takes organization halfway to its $5 million year-end goal for Ventura County affordable housing. VENTURA – Kicking off the summer, Housing Trust Fund Ventura County (HTF Ventura County) hosted its…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector elected to the Board of Directors for the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States, Canada
VENTURA — The Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada has elected the County’s Treasurer-Tax Collector, Steven Hintz, to the 2019-2020 Board of Directors for the organization. Hintz begins his term in August 2019 and will serve until…
Friendship Center update for Aug. 1 — Fiblets Are Your Friend
Click here for the entire e-newsletter About Us Programs For Caregivers Calendar of Activities Events Donate Contact Us Train Your Brain! CONNECTIONS NOW Mondays & Wednesdays in Montecito as well as Mondays & Thursdays in Goleta: GOLETA 805-845-7442 Persons…
Midtown Ventura Certified Farmers’ Market Welcomes Ventura County Mobile Library
VENTURA — The Midtown Ventura Certified Farmers’ Market will welcome the Ventura County Mobile Library on Wednesday, August 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pacific View Mall. The mobile library will be offering many of the main services…
More than 700 new freshman will receive an early welcome, information about Pioneer Valley High School
SANTA MARIA — More than 700 new freshman will receive an early welcome and information about Pioneer Valley High School on Wednesday, August 7. The 11th annual “Link Crew”, which starts at 8 a.m. and wraps up at noon, involves 150…
Community Environmental Council Welcomes New Members to Board, President’s Council, Staff, and Intern Program
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Established green architect, corporate marketing expert, and passionate environmental advocates work to increase local climate resilience. August 1, 2019, SANTA BARBARA, CA—The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is honored to announce a new Board member,…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — Upcoming Events
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Opening this Week! Join us Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 7 – 9 pm for a reception celebrating the opening of the new MCASB exhibition, Bloom Projects: Brian Rochefort, Absorption by the Sun. RSVP Here On…
CSUCI accepting spring 2020 applications
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will begin to accept applications on Aug. 1 from upper division transfer students for admission to the spring 2020 term. Prospective students interested in attending the spring 2020 semester can apply online at the CSU’s…
Final Inspection Reports for All 926 Properties Participating in State’s Debris Removal Program Submitted to Local Officials
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas announced today that they have submitted the last final inspection report of the 826 properties in Los Angeles County whose owners opted into the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal…
Twelfth anniversary of SBCC’s ASL Immersion Weekend a big success
SANTA BARBARA — During one weekend every summer, students from all over the state of California come to Santa Barbara City College to participate in the American Sign Language (ASL) Summer Immersion Institute Weekend. This year the ASL Immersion Weekend celebrated…
Studio Channel Islands Art Center Announces 2019 Medici Award Honoree
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) has announced Dr. Joseph (Joe) Halcomb III and his wife Joani Halcomb as the recipients of the 2019 Medici Award, the highest recognition presented by SCIART. Each year SCIART’s board of directors…
2019 Oxnard Salsa Festival Amateur Salsa Recipe Contest Winner Announced
OXNARD — Twelve food judges sampled 23 amateur salsa recipes and selected their favorites in the Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Amateur Salsa Recipe Contest. Judging took place at the festival on July 28. Here are the winners: Toni Becerra, Red Bluff…
Tenors, basses especially needed for CSUCI Choir auditions
CAMARILLO — If you would like to audition for the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Choir and perform in the winter concert, now’s the time to contact Artistic Director Kuanfen Liu. Liu, who holds a doctorate in Musical Arts, is holding auditions…
Museum of Ventura County — Live Music at the Ag, Free First Sunday and more!
Are you a member of the Museum of Ventura County? The Yalinkatian Family is! “For our family, it is important to keep places like the Museum up and running. The memberships allow them to feature exhibits that we otherwise may…
Santa Paula Art Museum — Sunday Free Funday!
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center Free Family Day Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm! In addition…
CSUCI students study Arctic Ocean during 18-day journey onboard an icebreaker
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) senior Nik VanKeersbilck had just completed a long research shift on board the Swedish icebreaker Oden, so he was relaxing on the bridge, gazing out over the floating ice for wildlife. He had spent five…
Sept. 5 — Friendship Center’s 9th Annual Wine Down & Big Heart Awards in Montecito
Great Wines for a Good Cause! Friendship Center’s 9th Annual Wine Down & Big Heart Awards Thursday, September 5th, 2019 4:00 – 7:00 pm Join us for a relaxing yet festive gathering in the courtyard of our Montecito Center with…
Through Sept. 6 — ‘Grace Ease and Joy’; SB Native’s Expressive Watercolors Come to Tennis Club
Reception to be held July 12 SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara artist Marianna Victoria Mashek will bring her emotion-filled drawings and watercolor paintings to the Santa Barbara Tennis Club this summer, beginning with a July 12 reception to her solo…
Sept. 6 — ‘The Inner View’ series Welcomes Special Guest, Emmy Award Winning actress Holland Taylor at Global Truth Center Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Iconic actress Holland Taylor has endeared our hearts for decades with diverse roles on the Broadway stage, television and film. Adored in “Bosom Buddies,” “The Practice,” and “Two and a Half Men,” along with blockbuster films “Legally Blonde”…
Sept. 7 — Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Youth Mental Health First Aid is a comprehensive training specifically designed to equip educators, family members, and caregivers with the skills and knowledge to identify, understand, and respond to the signs or risk factors of mental illness…
Sept. 8 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Hope Kingsley on Salt & Silver: Early Photography, 1840–1860’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Hope Kingsley on Salt & Silver: Early Photography, 1840–1860” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. A foremost expert on the history of photography’s first decades, Hope Kingsley, Curator,…
Sept. 8 — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood TV Taping, Free Admission
PORT HUENEME — Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, presents Championship Wrestling from Hollywood TV Taping, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Free Admission and & KID FRIENDLY! Oceanview Pavilion 575 E. Surfside Dr. Port Hueneme CA. CALL FOR INFO: (805)…
Sept. 11 — Miller Family YMCA Youth & Government Kicks Off with Parent and Delegate Meeting in Newbury Park
NEWBURY PARK — The Miller Family YMCA Youth & Government program is hosting an information night for current and potential Newbury Park delegates and their parents on Wednesday, September 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Art Trek in…
Sept. 12 — Central Coast Rangelands Workshop to be held in SLO
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The University of California and the USDA Agricultural Research Service are excited to announce 2019 Central Coast Rangeland Workshop on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at the University of California Cooperative Extension Auditorium, 2156 Sierra Way, Suite C,…
Sept. 12 — Monthly ‘Crafty Creations’ Class to Debut at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — Get your craft on in the Santa Paula Art Museum’s new, monthly “Crafty Creations” class for ages 12 and up starting September 12, 2019! Enjoy the satisfaction and creative expression of crafting with friends, playing with techniques and…
Sept. 12 — SBMA presents ‘Sketching in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Sketching in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions.…
Sept. 12 — Harvard Club of Santa Barbara Presents Exploring Climate Change & Culture Shift
UCSB Professor Ken Hiltner and local nonprofits seek to spur local climate dialogue SANTA BARBARA — The Harvard Club of Santa Barbara, in conjunction with the Community Environmental Council (CEC) and the Wilderness Youth Project (WYP), present Exploring Climate Change &…
Sept. 12 — Santa Paula Art Museum to present painting demo by Artist Annie Hoffman
SANTA PAULA — On Thursday, September 12, 2019, artist Annie Hoffman will perform a public painting demonstration at the Santa Paula Art Museum starting at 2:00pm. Admission to the demonstration is free. Hoffman will talk about her methods and answer questions…
Sept. 13 — Santa Clara High School in Oxnard to Host Golf Tournament
OXNARD — Santa Clara High School (SCHS) will host a golf tournament on Friday, Sept. 13 at Oxnard’s River Ridge Golf Club — Victoria Lakes course. All proceeds from the tournament will support classroom academic technology at the high school,…
Sept. 14 — Oceanview Pavilion Presents ‘Colors by the Sea Summer Art Walk & Craft Fest’
PORT HUENEME — Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach is proud to present Colors by the Sea Summer Art Walk and Craft Fest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday Sept 14, at 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme.…
Sept. 14 — 5th Annual Santa Barbara SeaGlass & Ocean Arts Festival
SANTA BARBARA —The Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival (now a nonprofit corporation) occurs annually on the second weekend in September and is held at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in the renowned coastal jewel of Santa Barbara. In…
Sept. 15 — SLO RISE announces 2019 Wine Women & Shoes Tickets on Sale
VIP tables for Wine Women & Shoes on sale June 10 and all other tickets on June 17. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The 5th Annual Wine Women & Shoes benefiting RISE will take place on September 15, 2019 at…
Sept. 16 — SBCC brings Kevin Hines to Marjorie Luke Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — On Sept. 24, 2000, 19-year-old Kevin Hines attempted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. At the time he was experiencing paranoia and hallucinations and immediately regretted jumping. He survived, however, and…
Sept. 18 — SCORE Ventura presents “Inspiring Women” A Female Entrepreneur Forum on Finding Work Life Balance
CAMARILLO — SCORE Ventura presents “Inspiring Women” A Female Entrepreneur Forum on Finding Work Life Balance, on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Click on image for more information.
Sept. 19 — Sunset Networking Event to be co-hosted by Ferguson Case Orr Paterson and Ventura Chamber
VENTURA — Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP (FCOP), Ventura County’s largest law firm, and the Ventura Chamber of Commerce will co-host The Mix, a sunset networking event of food, drinks, raffles and more, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Sept. 19, at…
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Sept. 22 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Mariachi Angeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr.
SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’s 15th season opens with Mariachi Ángeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr. With more than 25 years as a leading member of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Pepe Jr. brings experience, professionalism and leadership to…
Sept. 21 — 3rd Annual Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s Reach for the Stars Gala
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is hosting its 3rd Annual Reach for the Stars Gala on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. A limited number of tickets remain. The YMCA will honor…
Sept. 21 — New Exhibit ‘Beyond Function: Fiber, Wood and Clay’ Featuring Trio of Craftsmen to Premiere at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — “Beyond Function: Fiber, Wood and Clay,” a multidimensional exhibition featuring the work of three local craftsman, will premiere Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Santa Paula Art Museum. In exhibiting their respective wares alongside each other, weaver…
Sept. 21 — Fundraiser for Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute
Fundraiser event to save marine mammals that are sick, injured, malnourished, entangled and oiled SANTA BARBARA — Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) is hosting a fundraiser event to give local marine mammals a second chance at life. Make a splash and join…
Sept. 21 — Fundraiser for Gaviota Coast Conservancy
CENTRAL COAST — Celebrating the gorgeous Gaviota Coast and the philanthropists who have led the way in preserving it, the Gaviota Coast Conservancy (GCC) is planning a most elegant fête that will be the group’s first public fundraiser titled, “Coastal…
Sept. 21 — FREE Mexican-American Family History Program to be held in Camarillo
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Genealogical Society presents a Free Mexican-American Family History Presentation from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. “The Spanish Settlement of Southern California (1769-1790)” Presented by John…
Sept. 24 — Free LightGabler Seminar: The Joys of California’s Wage & Hour Laws
VENTURA — Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting “Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later…The Joys of California’s Wage & Hour Laws.” The seminar will be held twice: Tuesday, Sep. 10, in Oxnard and Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Simi Valley. California’s…
Sept. 24 — TEDxSantaBarbara Announces Powerful Event Series Leading To November Conference
Local Adventures and Intimate Salons Provide Monthly Opportunities to Spread Powerful Ideas SANTA BARBARA — TEDxSantaBarbara, a locally organized offshoot of the international TED nonprofit, announces two new offerings to engage locals in spreading and activating powerful ideas year-round: Adventures and…
Through Sept. 25 — Free Job & Career Workshops in September
Location: America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 September 11, 18 and 25, Social Media, 10:00 a.m. – noon – Social media is everywhere. It is not just for entertainment or a way to stay connected…
Sept. 25 — In Conversation | Music – Dance – Performance
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. In Conversation | Music – Dance – Performance Wednesday, 25 September 2019 from 6-7 pm How do sound, movement, spaces, and audiences converge? Join Dance Educator and Choreographer Meredith Cabaniss, Founder…
Sept. 25 — Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Honors Community Advocates at 7th Annual Gold Ribbon Luncheon
SANTA BARBARA — Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation (TBCF) proudly announces three honorees who will be recognized during the nonprofit’s 7th Annual Gold Ribbon Luncheon on September 25, 2019 from 11a – 2p at Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore in Santa…
Sept. 25 — Ventura County Mobile Library Visits the Midtown Ventura Certified Farmers’ Market at the Pacific View Mall
VENTURA — The Midtown Ventura Certified Farmers’ Market will welcome back the Ventura County Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pacific View Mall. The community will be able to obtain information about library…
Sept. 26 — Two Upcoming Artist Demonstrations Are Opportunities to Win at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — Visitors will have two opportunities to win free works of art by attending two upcoming artist demonstrations at the Santa Paula Art Museum. On Thursday, September 26, 2019, artist Jackie Blue will perform a demonstration starting at 2:00pm.…
Sept. 26 — ‘Mandala Meditations’ Class at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — Add the impact of imagery to your positive intentions with the Santa Paula Art Museum’s “Mandala Meditations: Affirmations” class on Thursday, September 26, 2019, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Art therapist Lynne Okun will help students explore the…
Sept. 26 — Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) to host annual Raising Justice fundraiser event
CENTRAL COAST — The Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) will host its annual Raising Justice fundraiser and afternoon of community building with community members throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. The event will take place from…
Sept. 26 — Ventura County to host Job and Career Fair
VENTURA — The County of Ventura Human Resources Department will be hosting a job and career fair on Thursday, September 26, 2019. The event is open to the public and there is no charge for entrance or parking. The career…
Sept. 26 — OC LIVE presents Performing Arts Education in Ventura County Regional Transfer Success in the Performing Arts
Performing Arts Education in Ventura County Regional Transfer Success in the Performing Arts Organized by Project ALAS September 26 @ 7 PM Explore the performing arts with artists from our local colleges and universities! Join students and faculty from Oxnard…
Bilingual report: Sept. 27, 28 — Paso Robles Youth Arts presents ‘Hansel & Gretel
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Youth Arts presents “Hansel & Gretel,” 7 p.m. Sept. 20, 21, 27, 28,3201 Spring St., Paso Robles. Click on images for more information.
Sept. 27-28 — Pioneer Valley High School Drama Students present ‘The Glass Menagerie’
SANTA MARIA — The drama students at Pioneer Valley High School are getting ready to tackle their most challenging play yet, Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece, The Glass Menagerie. The Glass Menagerie is the play that earned Williams the reputation of being America’s…
Sept. 28 — Medicare & Social Security seminar to be held in Oxnard
OXNARD — Carlos R. Delgado,MPA, CFP, will present the Financial Literacy Seminar “Medicare & Social Security: Maximize Your Benefits,” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 28 at the Oxnard Public Library, 251 S. A St., Oxnard. Click on image for…
Sept. 28 — First Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day – “Explore, Learn, Taste”
SANTA MARIA — Santa Maria Valley ranches, nurseries, wineries and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the pubic during the first annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. On Saturday, September 28, visitors will create their own itinerary to experience…
Sept. 28 — First Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day – “Explore, Learn, Taste”
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019 Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Free self-guided farm tours throughout the Santa Maria Valley Tour Locations: Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, wineries and agricultural organizations including Babé Farms, Bonipak Produce, Driscoll’s, Engel and…
Bilingual report: Sept. 28 — State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and Assemblymember Monique Limón to host 2019 Family Health Fair in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA – State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (Santa Barbara) and Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) will host a FREE Family Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park across from City Hall in…
Sept. 28 — United Way of Ventura County 30th Annual Day of Caring
Name: 30th Annual Day of Caring Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sign up to volunteer Each year for the past 29 years, United Way of Ventura County’s Day of Caring (DOC) has connected hundreds…
Sept. 28 — Inaugural Santa Barbara County Farm Day – “Explore, Learn, Taste”
SANTA BARBARA — More than 10 Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, wineries and nurseries in Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc will open their doors to the pubic during the first annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. On Saturday, September 28,…
Sept. 28 — 8th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
PORT HUENEME — It’s time to go bananas–at the 8th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival, Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Festivalgoers will enjoy a variety of delicious banana treats such as banana empanadas, banana splits,…
Bilingual report: Sept. 30 — Social Security & Medicare Seminar
VENTURA — A Social Security & Medicare Seminar will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at the Westside Ventura WCDC, 110 N. Olive St., Suite J, Ventura. Seminars also also held the section Tuesday of the month…
Oct. 2 — Senior Expo of Santa Barbara features health screenings, activities, exhibits for seniors, caregivers
SANTA BARBARA — The Senior Expo of Santa Barbara will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. The expo features health screenings, activities, exhibits for seniors, caregivers. Click on image below for the…
Oct. 3 — BBQ to Mark 65th Anniversary for Oxnard and Port Hueneme Club
OXNARD — All alumni of any Boys & Girls Clubs are invited to help celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Club that serves the Oxnard and Port Hueneme communities on October 3 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the…
Oct. 3 — Performance Reading & Book Signing | Jacki Apple: Performance, Media, Art, Culture
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Performance Reading & Book Signing | Jacki Apple: Performance, Media, Art, Culture Thursday, 3 October 2019 from 7:30-9 pm Please join us for a performance reading, discussion, and book signing with…
Oct. 3 — Curated Cocktails | Val-Mar Records at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. Thursday, 3 October 2019 from 7-9 pm Enjoy Curated Cocktails at MCASB inspired by the current exhibition Ari Benjamin Meyers: Kunsthalle for Music. Delicious drinks,…
Oct. 4-6 — Local artists shine for Ventura Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show at Ventura County Fairgrounds
VENTURA — For the real deal in handmade handiworks, don’t miss the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds October 4-6, featuring more than 24,000 original creations from hundreds of trend-setting artisans and crafters. Festivities will be in…
Oct. 5 — CSUCI President’s Dinner will be a Farm-To-Table feast with music, dancing and imaginative student projects
CAMARILLO — Bees, robots, moon jellies, dancers and an electric pickle will be part of the student/faculty projects on display Saturday, Oct. 5 at the 19th Annual President’s Dinner to benefit CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). Hosted by the CSU Channel…
Oct. 5 — Oxnard Multicultural Festival to be held at Plaza Park
OXNARD — The Oxnard Multicultural Festival to be held from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in Plaza Park, 500 S. C St., Oxnard. Free admission and parking. Live bands, dance performances, food, international booths, arts & craft vendors.
Bilingual report: Oct. 5 — Wilderness Youth Project Play Day to be held in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Calling all families! Come enjoy a Saturday, OUTSIDE, with staff and friends of Wilderness Youth Project from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Oak Park, Santa Barbara. We will be hosting nature based activities to…
Oct. 6 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Art Kitchen/Science Studio: Salt’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Art Kitchen/Science Studio: Salt,” starting at 1p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. In Art Kitchen/Science Studio, Teaching Artists use works of art from the Museum’s collection as a starting point…
Oct. 6 — Create Your Own Creature at the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Halloween-Themed Free Family Day
SANTA PAULA — Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm! In addition to enjoying our current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the…
Oct. 6 — Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley 17th annual Garden Party
THOUSAND OAKS — The Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley will present its 17th annual Garden Party from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at Los Robles Greens, Thousand Oaks. Click on image for more information.
Oct. 6 — Supriya Pande and Sangam Pant Are Presenting Sponsors of 14th Annual Denim Diamonds & Stars honoring Doreen Granpeesheh (Visionary Award)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Supriya Pande and Sangam Pant are presenting sponsors of the 14th Annual Denim Diamonds & Stars, a red-carpet evening to raise funds for Autism Care Today (ACT Today), the nation’s leading autism nonprofit organization providing help and…
Oct. 6 — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood at Oceanview Pavillion
PORT HUENEME — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will be presented from 3 to 6p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach at 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme. FREE ADMISSION & KID FRIENDLY! Tyler Bateman…
Oct. 8 — National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO VC) to present ‘Why your business needs a cybersecurity plan’
VENTURA COUNTY — The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO VC) will present the workshop “Why your business needs a cybersecurity plan” from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Greek Restaurant at the Ventura Harbor. Click on…
Oct. 10 — OC LIVE to present Chicano Secret Service
Chicano Secret Service October 10 @ 6 PM Get ready for some undercover intelligence with Chicano Secret Service! Urban and media-literate but with academic know-how, CSS bring some old-school radical comedy to a new generation, embracing the Chicana/o experience and staking…
Oct. 10 — Brighten Up Your Personal Spaces with a ‘Crafty Creations’ Class at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — It’s time to get crafty once again during the Santa Paula Art Museum’s monthly “Crafty Creations” class for ages 12 and up! On Thursday, October 10, 2019, we’ll use simple designs and a bright palette to create…
Guest commentary: The history of the Cafe on A: A blue print
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Bilingual report: Public invited to Ventura County Board of Supervisors General Plan Update work session for the preliminary public review draft of the 2040 General Plan
VENTURA — Ventura County’s Planning Division will host a Board of Supervisors work session on August 6th to review the Preliminary Public Review Draft 2040 General Plan. The work session will be held at the Ventura County Government Center, Hall…
Gold Coast Transit District Service Changes begin on July 28
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) will make service adjustments, a few trip cancellations, and service additions to several routes beginning Sunday, July 28, 2019. GCTD typically makes bi-annual schedule changes each year in July and January, based on analysis…
Oxnard PACC Hires New Director, Excited about the Future
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce the hiring of its new executive director, Carolyn Merino Mullin. Prior to joining the nonprofit, Mullin –…
Ventura Countywide Continuum of Care – Request for Proposals
VENTURA — On behalf of the Countywide Continuum of Care (VC CoC), the Ventura County Executive Office has released a request for proposals (RFP) for the FY19 Continuum of Care funding competition. HUD announced the FY19 Continuum of Care Notice of…
VCCDC Community Matters update for July 25 — From Renter to Homeowner
From Renter to Homeowner stories from our clients We’re excited to celebrate another happy homebuyer this month – Maria! Maria and her family of 4 had been renting for 10 years until she found VCCDC. Three years ago, Maria decided…
Guest commentary: Reduce toxic pesticides in VC2040 General Plan
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 Ron Whitehurst / Guest contributor In the…
The Marjorie Luke Theatre — August at The Luke Theatre (Cruz’s Fiesta Rhythm on July 26)
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Gil Rosas shares how his youth on The Luke stage prepared him to create his Santa Barbara music legacy. Upcoming Events Cruz’s Fiesta Rhythm Saturday, July 26th 7:00PM Cruz Dance Productions presents their…
Two Wineries Added to Santa Barbara County Farm Day
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Two wineries are part of the inaugural Santa Barbara County Farm Day coming up Saturday, September 28. On Farm Day, Hermanas Vineyard & Winery and Riverbench Vineyard will join 10 Santa Maria Valley ranches, nurseries and agricultural organizations…
Museum of Ventura County — Ivor Davis speaks at the Museum this Friday!
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County this Friday, July 26, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. for a book talk and signing with Ivor Davis. Admission is $5 for Museum members, $10 for nonmembers. Ivor Davis will be discussing his…
Oxnard Salsa Festival is this weekend!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter THIS WEEKEND! Don’t miss it! Live Spicy! Eat Spicy! Come to the 26th annual celebration of everything salsa – the food, the music, and the dance. On the menu this weekend at Plaza…
Sweet Summer Fruits offered at the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association
VENTURA — It’s a great season for summer fruits according to the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA). With a heavy rainy season, the VCCFMA reports that the tree fruit is proving to be extra sweet and plentiful, although bringing…
United Way to Honor Dorcas H. Thille with Lifetime Achievement Award at 15th Annual Spirit Awards Gala
Dorcas H. Thille will receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the August 24 Gala to benefit United Way programs. VENTURA – United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) will honor Dorcas H. Thille with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 15th Annual…
County jumps to second place ranking as a national Top 10 Digital County
Achieves a Top 10 ranking for the fifth consecutive year. VENTURA — For the fifth consecutive year, the County of Ventura has been named as a Top Digital County by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Newest Member to Board of Governors
AGOURA – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is pleased to announce a new member to its Board of Governors, Sonia Ahuja. Ahuja has over 20 years of experience in driving transformational changes and top-line growth…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Works Agency Announces Ojai Valley Bike Trail closure for Fresno Canyon Diversion Project
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Public Works Agency’s (VCPWA) Watershed Protection District (WPD) is working to reduce repeated flooding in the Casitas Spring community and State Route (SR) 33 with the Fresno Canyon Diversion Project. The new Fresno Canyon Diversion, which…
Dave Ward named as Ventura County Planning Director
VENTURA — Dave Ward has been selected as the new Planning Director for the County of Ventura Resource Management Agency. The appointment was made following a search which included strong internal and external candidates. Ward fills the position vacated by…
Fun in the Sun at The Collection’s Summer Event in Oxnard
Join the Collection at RiverPark as they host summer activities varying for all ages OXNARD — Summertime is in full swing, and so relax and enjoy the good vibes with tons of fun events at The Collection at RiverPark all summer…
Signups for YMCA Before and After School Childcare Programs Underway
VENTURA COUNTY — YMCA branches serving the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and Moorpark are registering students in kindergarten through fifth grade for before and after school childcare programs for the coming 2019-2020 school year. Yarrow Family YMCA offers childcare at…
Oxnard Salsa Festival update for July 23 — Food Vendors at the Festival
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Food Vendors at the Festival 3941 Tamales Barrett’s Lemonade BG’s Cafe California Best Kettle Corn Cienfuegos Daniels Dips and Chips Double Dippin El Roast Escobar’s Funnel Cakes Frozen Sensations Goodfarms Hawaiian Shaved Ice…
Housing Authority Awarded $19 million for Phase Three of Westview Village Redevelopment
VENTURA — The Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB) has been awarded $18,983,730 from the California Strategic Growth Council for its Ventura Westside Housing and Active Transportation grant application. The award is granted through the state’s Affordable…
Santa Paula Art Museum — The Auction Catalog Is Here!
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center This Week at the Museum The highlight of this week at the Museum was definitely getting to see the final projects made by our week-long animation campers. We…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Works Agency Announces 2019 Employee of the Year Winners
County agency awards winners at the Board of Supervisors meeting VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Public Works Agency awarded the Employee of the Year accolade to three veteran personnel who have been selected for their skills and efficiencies for a great…
Bella Threading Studio Now Open at The Collection in Oxnard
Longtime friends Parvi Kaur and Shweta Dutt open Bella Threading Studio together at The Collection at RiverPark OXNARD – Parvi Kaur and Shweta Dutt are close friends with years of eyebrow threading experience, who recently decided to come together for…
United Way of Ventura County — Spirit Award honorees announced
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Last summer, nearly 1,000 backpacks were given to students throughout Ventura County thanks to the generosity of our loyal contributors. Our 10th Annual Stuff the Bus collection ends today,…
Tacos Don Chente Earns Top Award In Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Salsa Recipe Contest/Professional Division
OXNARD — After two hours of sampling salsas from eight restaurants and specialty groceries, 10 judges cast their votes for winners in the 2019 Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Salsa Recipe Contest/Professional Division. Tacos Don Chente came away with the Judges Choice…
EDC-VC update for July 18 — Special Congratulations to Matter Labs!
Special Congratulations to Matter Labs! Congratulations to EDC Business Advisors Erick and Bryan Went of Matter Labs for winning the Pacific Coast Business Times 2019 Community Spirit Award! Join us in celebration of all businesses honored at the PCBT Spirit…
Museum of Ventura County — New MVC Then Blog + Munch this Thursday, Ivor Davis Book Talk and more!
The latest edition of MVC Then is now available! Early Ventura County newspapers offered one of the few ways to connect pioneer communities with stories, opinions, and news of the day. The first newspapers in Ventura County were all closely…
Gold Coast Transit District Celebrates Opening of New Operations, Maintenance Facility
OXNARD — This past Saturday, Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD), Ventura County’s largest provider of public transit, celebrated the opening of its new Operations and Maintenance facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours. The new facility is located at…
San Luis Obispo County Assessor Tom Bordonaro Reports Strong Growth
San Luis Obispo County continues to experience strong growth in property values according to the latest assessment roll released by Assessor Tom Bordonaro.
CASA Offers Daytime Volunteer Training in South County beginning Sept. 23
SAN LUIS OBISPO — CASA of San Luis Obispo County is seeking volunteers to become advocates for foster children who live in the South County. Approximately one-third of the children under the court’s jurisdiction for abuse or neglect live in South…
CSUCI Boating Center gets grant to support ongoing water recreation and safety classes for underserved youth
CAMARILLO — Anybody can learn to sail, paddleboard, kayak or simply learn more about our ocean through the Channel Islands Boating Center (CIBC), which is part of CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). The year-round programs, which are particularly popular in the summertime, just…
Bilingual report: Help available for survivors of California 2018 fire disasters
SACRAMENTO – A newly launched assistance program offers help for people who need resources to recover from the wildfire disasters that struck late in 2018 in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) is working…
First 5 Ventura County and Interface Children & Family Services announce locations of Neighborhoods for Learning sites
13 ‘Neighborhoods for Learning, Powered by Interface’ locations will serve as early education hubs and resource centers for local children and families VENTURA — First 5 Ventura County (F5VC) is pleased to join Interface Children & Family Services (ICFS) in…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Junior Lifeguards Lend Hand, Paint Beach Mural
OXNARD — Dozens of Ventura County Junior Lifeguard Program participants took a quick break from their physical activity to lend a hand in painting a community mural at Silver Strand Beach. Armed with gallons of blue, brown, orange, yellow and…
Entertainment Lineup Announced for 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival
OXNARD — The entertainment schedule is set for 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival held in Oxnard July 27 and 28 in Oxnard. The lineup features hot salsa, Latin and Cuban sounds performed by musicians from around the world. Nonstop music…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Newest Member to Board of Governors
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is pleased to announce a new member to its Board of Governors, Sheryl Mazirow. Mazirow specializes in Tenant and Buyer Advisory Services and is currently Founder & President of…
Register now for SBCC fall semester
Santa Barbara City College is pleased to announce that registration for fall is now open to everyone in the community, whether you are looking to earn an associate degree, transfer to a 4-year university or enjoy life enrichment classes through…