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…
Vandenberg Spouses’ Club Continues to Expand Cinderella’s Closet, Opens Permanent Facility
CENTRAL COAST — The Vandenberg Spouses’ Club (VSC) launched the Cinderella’s Closet program in 2017, collecting formal attire and accessories that could be borrowed and worn to local military events. On Monday, January 22, they took a significant step forward…
Popular Parent-Child Classes Now Tuition Free, Convenient to Goleta
SANTA BARBARA — This Spring, parents of 18-month- to 3-year-olds can learn valuable skills while attending age-specific morning groups with their children at the SBCC School of Extended Learning. Held at UCSB Family Student Housing for all parents, Growing Times…
Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 26
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of 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.…
Early Academic Outreach hosts its annual Education, Leadership, and Careers Conference for high school juniors
By Andrea Estrada • UCSB UC Santa Barbara’s Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) will host 400 high school juniors Saturday, Jan. 27, for the sixth annual Education, Leadership, and Careers Conference. In addition to hearing keynote speakers U.S. Rep. Tony…
Local Healthcare Professionals Graduate from SBCC Career Skills Institute Program, Set Sights on Career Growth
SANTA BARBARA — Thanks to Santa Barbara City College’s Career Skills Institute and their Health Professionals Institute program and partners, dozens of local healthcare employees are now poised for career advancement. The SBCC Career Skills Institute created its Health Professionals…
El Concilio Family Services announces 2018 Latino Leadership Award Winners
Awards ceremony to be held April 6 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services has announced the 2018 Latino Leadership Awards Winners — Dr. Tiffany Morse, René Corado, Rick Torres, Consuelo Camberos, Leticia H. Cazares, M.S.; Lilian Bello,…
SBCC Board of Trustees Elects New Officers
Veronica Gallardo, Board President Jonathan Abboud, Board Vice President At its organizational meeting on January 18, the Santa Barbara Community College District Board of Trustees elected Veronica Gallardo as president of the board for the 2018 calendar year. This organizational…
Feb. 1 — Assemblymember Monique Limón, SBA, WEV and EDC-VC to present Small Business Recovery Workshop
VENTURA — Assemblymember Monique Limón (D – Santa Barbara), the Small Business Administration, Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) and the Economic Development Collaborative — Ventura County (EDC-VC) will present a Small Business Recovery Workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1…
Bilingual commentary: The Living Span of Generations
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Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Jan. 25
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Earthwalk Friday, February 2 7pm & 9pm Walker Creations presents the epic film adventure of the Walker Brother’s incredible 14-month, 5,000-mile trek by foot and paddle from Alaska to Mexico. Featuring…
Límon issues statement on Governor Brown’s final State of the State Address
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Monique Limón (D – Santa Barbara) issued the following statement on the State of the State Address presented today by Governor Jerry Brown. I congratulate Governor Brown on his last State of the State address of an incredibly…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 25
Click here to see the entire e-newsletter FREE FAMILY DAY Spend an afternoon exploring, creating and letting your imagination soar. Drop in for free, hands-on family fun. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome. Materials are…
Museum of Ventura County and CAPS Media begin documentation of Thomas Fire
VENTURA COUNTY — The Museum of Ventura County and CAPS Media are coordinating with the Ventura City fire and police departments, county fire and sheriff departments, other agencies and most importantly the Ventura County public to create an historical archive…
SBCC Express to Success Program Receives Exemplary Award
From left: Chancellor Oakley, Julie Bruno, Kathy Molloy, Vice Chancellor Alice Perez, President Estolano, Vice President Epstein and Joseph Quintana. 2018 is off to a good start at Santa Barbara City College. Recognized as one of two colleges to receive…
Carlye Salon in Santa Barbara Offers a ‘Day of Love’ on Feb. 5 for Those Impacted by the Thomas Fire & Flood
SANTA BARBARA — Carlyle, a full-service salon and style bar in Santa Barbara, is hosting a ‘Day of Love’ on February 5, 2018, offering a full day of complimentary salon services for those impacted by the Thomas Fire and Flood. The…
EDC-VC Announces Additional Resources Available for Thomas Fire and Flood Victims
VENTURA COUNTY — The Economic Development Collaborative–Ventura County’s special services coordinator, Clare Briglio, has announced additional resources now available for businesses recovering from the impact of the Thomas Fire and subsequent floods and mudslides. “New federal declarations have secured additional…
Jackson Introduces Bill To Help Montecito and Other CA Homeowners Recover Mudslide Losses
SACRAMENTO – To help residents whose homes were devastated or destroyed in the recent Montecito mudslides, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) has just introduced a bill to ensure that fire insurance policies cover losses incurred from fire-induced mudslides. Senate Bill 917 clarifies…
OceanForesters Request Ocean to be included in the 2040 General Plan Update
VENTURA — OceanForesters has requested that a chapter be added on ocean to the Ventura County General Plan. The General Plan has not been updated in 30 years. The plan update would include the year 2040. County’s website explains, “A general plan…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Provides Emotional Support for a Variety of Groups Impacted by Thomas Fire and Flood
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) has been at the forefront of helping to heal trauma and grief when tragedy strikes for decades. Whether it was the shootings at UCSB or at the Goleta Post Office or now, the…
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County update for Jan. 19
Click here for the entire e-newsletter In 2017 we embarked on a new challenge to combat implicit bias in Ventura County’s classrooms. If our partners had a project to stop our students from being undermined, and elevate their learning and…
CSUCI is awarded $200,000 to diversify future faculty candidates
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) welcomed its largest freshman class ever last fall and anticipates the Class of 2018 will also be the largest to date. As the campus continues to grow, the student demographic is also changing, becoming more diverse…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offer Fifth Grade Transportation throughout Conejo Valley
THOUSAND OAKS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is taking reservations for reliable after school van transportation to five local Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the Conejo Valley. Parents can choose from the Club closest to their…
Family Service Agency Helps Santa Barbara Community Recover
Services are available for students, families and individuals SANTA BARBARA — In light of the recent tragedies that have impacted our community in the past week, Family Service Agency (FSA) announced that efforts to assist those affected by the recent natural disasters…
Bilingual commentary: Recurring to Mexican Philosophy
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Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 18
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Thank You to Union Bank for a Wonderful Evening Over 350 people attended the opening reception of the new Neal Barr…
Dreamers, Arizona Rep. Grijalva, Jewish and Latino Faith and Community Leaders Urge Congress not to Delay DREAM Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The DREAM Act must be passed immediately to protect the nearly 800,000 Dreamers whose lives are in limbo pending congressional action, Dreamers, Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-AZ, and Jewish and Latino faith and community leaders said during a Capitol…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 17
Click here for the entire e-newsletter ART SALE FUNDRAISER If you haven’t seen the new additions to the Cellar Gallery Art Sale… ends February 18th! Don’t miss this opportunity to add an small masterpiece to your collection. Enjoy the…
Ventura County Recognized for Energy Management Commitment
VENTURA —The Building Operator Certification (BOC®) program is recognizing the County of Ventura in California for its commitment to professional development for building operators and to energy management. Making the investment in their local government and special districts operator teams prepares…
Bilingual report — County of Ventura: Individual Assistance Approved for Victims of Thomas Fire
VENTURA — The Department of Homeland Security announced on January 15 it had amended its major disaster declaration for the state of California to include the County of Ventura and the City of Ventura as areas eligible for individual assistance…
Bilingual report — Learn More at Public Forum on Jan. 31: Oxnard Considering Joining LA County’s new Clean-Energy Provider
OXNARD — Oxnard residents and local business owners are encouraged to attend a public forum to learn more about a new Los Angeles County program, known as the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy (LACCE) program, that promises cleaner and potentially less…
Island Packers continues shuttle service daily from Ventura, Santa Barbara harbors
CENTRAL COAST — Island Packers continues shuttle service daily from Ventura, Santa Barbara harbors. Contact: Island Packers – 805-642-1393 or book online special trips www.islandpackers.com. Advance reservations recommended What: Boat transportation aboard high-speed 64’catamarans between Ventura Harbor and Santa Barbara Harbor continues…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Provides Community Gathering Space to Those Affected by Jan. 9 Storm
SANTA BARBARA — In light of the devastating events that occurred during the Jan. 9 mudslide, Hospice of Santa Barbara is providing counseling services to individuals and families who may be struggling during this difficult time. In addition to collaborating closely…
CSUCI faculty member gets NEH grant to research 19th century wine industry
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Assistant Professor of History Julia Ornelas-Higdon, Ph.D. has received a $42,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to help her research a more complete history of the California wine industry. “We tend to…
Bilingual commentary: Our Own “Promised Land”
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Rene ‘El Lustrador’ Corado to sign agreement with Bird Art Museum of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
GUATEMALA — The Bird Art Museum of Atitlan, announced that The Biologists, Dr. Linnea Hall, Executive Director and Lic. René Corado, Collections Manager of the Bird Museum of Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology (WFVZ) of Camarillo, California, will sign a Cooperation…
El Consulado de Mexico en Oxnard brinda asistencia las 24 horas a los mexicanos afectados por los deslaves en el condado de Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — El Consulado de Mexico en Oxnard brinda asistencia las 24 horas a los mexicanos afectados por los deslaves en el condado de Santa Barbara. Número de Emergencias — 805.889.0241 Centro de Información y Asistencia a Mexicanos (CIAM): 1.855-4636.395
Hospice of Santa Barbara Offers Support to Families Affected by Mudslide
SANTA BARBARA — Following the loss of life in Tuesday’s mudslide, Hospice of Santa Barbara is making itself available to individuals and families who may be grieving during this sorrowful time. If people have lost a loved one and or…
United Way to Support Flood Victims through Reestablished Thomas Fire and Flood Fund
CENTRAL COAST — In response to the destructive flooding and loss of life following the Thomas Fire, United Way of Santa Barbara County and United Way of Ventura County have reestablished their support effort as the United Way Thomas Fire…
Economic Development Collaborative — Ventura County Adds Staff Dedicated to Fire Relief
VENTURA COUNTY — The Economic Development Collaborative –Ventura County (EDC-VC) has announced the addition of Clare Briglio as a full-time staff member dedicated to outreach and coordination of the fire relief efforts being delivered by EDC-VC’s Small Business Development Center…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Newest Member to Board of Governors
AGOURA – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is pleased to announce a new member to its Board of Governors, Michael Tiemeyer. Tiemeyer has worked as an executive in multiple industries including banking, financial services, health care, information…
Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 11
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. An Evening with Neal Barr We’re rolling out the red carpet for an evening of high-fashion fun and everyone is invited!…
Limón issues statement on budget, Thomas Fire and mudslides
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Monique Limón (D – Santa Barbara) issued the following statement on the Budget presented today by Governor Jerry Brown. The Budget proposal released by Governor Brown addresses the devastation in our community from the Thomas Fire and subsequent…
Jackson releases statement on mudslide recovery, rescue efforts
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement today on the mudslide in Santa Barbara County: “Today has been another heartbreaking and difficult day, as the search and rescue effort continues and the number of casualties has…
Bill approved would help parents protect children from Equifax hack
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) legislation AB 608, prohibiting credit reporting agencies from charging fees when parents or guardians freeze their children’s credit reports, is one step closer to becoming law. “Agencies should not be collecting fees from parents…
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County update for Jan. 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Creating Change, Not Charity Almost a year ago we invited Ventura County to unite and learn about the harmful effects of implicit bias in our community’s schools. We brought together community activists, nonprofit leaders,…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter 2018 Going Forward The Museum hopes all its visitors, students, and members will surpass the recent fire and flood emergencies to face a bright New Year. Art can ease feelings, be a vacation…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Jan. 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Happy New Year! The Luke Theatre is still in the holiday spirit as we have 3 rescheduled events this month due to the Thomas Fire. Please come support our local performing arts groups and…
Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces New President
OXNARD — The Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new President, Julie Mino. Mino has worked in the hospitality and non-profit sectors for 18 years, with a strong focus on social &…
Uber Eats Launches in Ventura County
New App Makes Getting Great Food as Easy as Getting a Ride VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County residents and visitors can now order much of their favorite food from local restaurants and have it delivered by Uber Eats seven days a…
Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 6
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Pop-up Exhibit: Seeking Safety During the Thomas Fire, the Milligan home in Santa Barbara was evacuated and their art collection was brought…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Jan. 5
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Efforts ongoing to protect Ventura County communities from flood hazards following destabilized hillsides resulting from Thomas Fire
VENTURA COUNTY — Acres of land and vegetation now compromised by the Thomas Fires will have a recovery team consisting of Federal, State, Ventura County and City departments. The team is on high alert as these regions are extremely susceptible to debris…
Oxnard’s’ Successor Agency Continued Boondoggle or Fiduciary Leadership in 2018
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Jackson, Muratsuchi to reintroduce legislation to halt new federal offshore oil drilling
SACRAMENTO – In response to the Trump Administration announcement today to expand offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) andAssemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) are reintroducing legislation to ensure that pipelines and other infrastructure cannot be built in California…
Bilingual report: The Fading Hope for Peace in the Middle East
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Gold Coast Transit District Board of Directors Approves New Contract Agreement with SEIU Local 721
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) is pleased to announce that the GCTD Board of Directors approved a three-and-a-half-year contract with GCTD’s Administrative Support, Mechanical and Bus Operator Units who are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721…
Studio Channel Islands Welcomes Three New Board Members
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands recently announced the addition of Mark Barney, Mary DiCesare and Bill Little to its board of directors. Barney, a partner with Ventura law firm Ferguson Case Orr Paterson (FCOP), specializes in transactional law, real estate and…
Gold Coast Health Plan Introduces New Palliative Care Program
MyGoldCare Provides Coping Mechanisms for Severely Ill Members CAMARILLO — Gold Coast Health Plan’s (GCHP) new palliative care program, MyGoldCare, launches January 1 for qualified enrollees. MyGoldCare helps relieve the pain and suffering of those who are seriously ill. The palliative…
First Thomas Fire Fund Distribution from United Way VC Coming through Red Cross
CENTRAL COAST — Before the end of the year, $500 prepaid credit cards began going out to up to 1,000 residents whose homes were destroyed by the Thomas Fire in the first distribution from the United Way Thomas Fire Fund. The…
Jackson, Limón to introduce legislation in response to the #THOMASFIRE
Three bills will create an opt-out emergency alert system; ensure that translated emergency information is available for immigrant communities; and help ensure that new housing is safe from wildfires SACRAMENTO – Following a year ravaged by wildfires, including the Thomas Fire, the…
7-year-old Raises $350 from Cocoa Stand for Thomas Fire Victims
CENTRAL COAST — Grayson and her little brother Rex worked together to raise $350 at their cocoa stand for those impacted by the Thomas Fire. Wanting to help those impacted by what is now the largest wildfire in California history,…
Thomas Fire Forces Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Fundraising Event Cancellation but Can’t Affect the Fighting Spirit of Kids with Cancer
SANTA BARBARA — Due to the unhealthy air quality and overall impact of the fire, some of Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s significant events were cancelled in 2017, including the Annual Little Heroes Breakfast fundraiser in Ventura and the Annual Holiday…
SBCC will make appointment for vacant seat
Trustee Dr. Marianne Kugler announces resignation SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Community College District’s Board of Trustees announced that it will accept applications for an appointment to fill a board vacancy created by the resignation of board member Dr.…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Jan. 2
Click here for the entire e-newsletter “Misty Morning” by Katie Fagan, acrylic, Collection of the artist © Katie Fagan. Featured in the Museum’s current Art About Agriculture exhibition. Free First Sunday Sunday, January 7, 2018, 12pm to 4pm Admission to the…
January — Family Service Agency Relationship Classes
SANTA BARBARA — While we all know that spending time together as a couple is key to having a successful relationship, for working parents with young children, it often feels impossible to find that “couple” time. Parents attending Family Service…
January — Plenty of Planting and Garden Maintenance To Do
OXNARD — The start of the New Year is the time to turn attention back to gardening. There is a surprisingly large number of activities for serious gardeners in January, says Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly compost products made…
January — Art Trek announces upcoming events
NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following events: Paint Night for Teens Ages 13-19 Thursday, January 10 6:00p-8:30p $10 Per Teen Art Trek, 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, CA 91320 Register Online at…
Jan. 31 — Academy Award nominee Spike Lee to sign ‘Do The Right Thing book at SBMA’s Museum Store
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store is honored to host legendary film director, Mr. Spike Lee, for a book signing this Thursday, January 31 at 6 pm. Spike will be signing copies of his book Do…
Through Jan. 31 — CSUCI’s “Oxnard Plain” interactive exhibit celebrates a city teeming with diversity
CAMARILLO — With the busy, diverse city of Oxnard as their muse, a team of artists called the “Oxnard Plain” will display examples of their work at an exhibit now open in the John Spoor Broome Library Gallery. The show opened…
Jan. 31 — OC LIVE to present CENTRAL4 Plays Brahms
OXNARD — OC LIVE to present CENTRAL4 Plays Brahms, Thursday, January 31 @ 6pm in the Performing Arts Building Let’s get classical! Members of piano quartet CENTRAL4 bring the beautiful C Major Piano Trio by Johannes Brahms to the OC LIVE…
Jan. 31 — Workforce Development Board of Ventura County Regional and Local Plan Update to be Discussed at Town Hall Event
VENTURA COUNTY — Plans to increase workforce development in Ventura County through 2021 will be discussed at a Town Hall meeting on January 31, 2019. The plans, one regional and one local, were originally created in 2017 by the Workforce…
Through Jan. 31 — Vexed: The East L.A. Chicanx Punk Scene
SANTA BARBARA — Sal Guerena, UCSB Library Special Research Collections Exhibit/MCC Lounge: Through Jan 31st In the mid-1970s, Chicanx youth in East LA began adopting the DIY punk aesthetic. They expressed their anger and feelings of marginalization through a frenzied musical…
Jan. 31 — Oxnard Union High Schools Career Education Showcase
OXNARD — The Oxnard Union High School District is hosting its 2019 Career Education Showcase Thursday, January 31 at the Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard (600 E. Esplanade Dr., Oxnard). The community event is open to middle schoolers, high schoolers and…
Jan. 31 — OC Live to present an evening of classical music by members of piano quartet CENTRAL4
WELCOME BACK! OC LIVE returns to the Performing Arts Building stage on Thursday, January 31, with an evening of classical music by members of piano quartet CENTRAL4. Leave your umbrellas at the door and get cozy with the intricate, romantic melodies of the beautiful C Major Piano Trio…
Feb. 1 — Las Cafeteras Bring it Home. Oxnard/Ventura Natives Headline their First 805 Concert, Work to Move the Arts Forward in VC
OXNARD — As part of its 50th anniversary season, The PACC is excited to present Las Cafeteras in concert with special guests The Villalobos Brothers on February 1, 2019 starting at 7PM. Las Cafeteras remix roots music and tell modern…
Feb. 2 — Simi Valley YMCA Preschool Open House
SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Family YMCA’s state licensed preschool is accepting enrollment applications for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 for its preschool program at Justin Early Learners Academy (2245 Justin Ave.) in Simi Valley. An open house…
Feb. 2 — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College Welcomes the Community to Celebrate Ira the Lion’s Fifth Birthday
MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College welcomes the community to join a birthday celebration this Saturday, Feb. 2, for Ira the lion as he marks his fifth birthday. The day of festivities will begin with a behind-the-scenes look at…
Feb. 2 — ‘I Am Me: Artists’ Self-Portraits’ Exhibition to Open at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Premiere Party: Saturday, February 2, 2019, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Admission to the premiere is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members. “I Am Me: Artists’ Self-Portraits” will be on view February 2, 2019 through May 12, 2019. SANTA…
Feb. 3 — Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Sunday, February 3, 2019, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Admission is free for everyone SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum is excited to announce that it will now host a “Free Family Day” on the first Sunday of every…
Feb. 3 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Reading and Conversation: Maggie Nelson’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Reading and Conversation: Maggie Nelson — Parallel Stories Lecture Series” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 Maggie Nelson is a writer forging a new mode of nonfiction. Her writing resists categorization—her books span…
Feb. 3 — Free First Sunday at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — Join us at the Museum of Ventura County for Free First Sunday on February 3, 2019 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.. Author Ivor Davis will read his new children’s book, “Ladies and Gentlemen… The Penguins!”, and Alan…
Feb. 3 — Free First Sunday at the Ag Museum in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA — Join us at the Agricultural Museum in Santa Paula for Free First Sunday on February 3, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. The Ventura Modern Quilt Guild will be offering quilting demonstrations and interactive activities. Museum…
OC LIVE to present the film screening of ‘SEED: The Untold Story’ on Feb. 7
Hello OC and friends of OC! Coming up this Wednesday, February 7, we will host a special OC LIVE film screening. We are showing SEED: The Untold Story in the Performing Arts Building, with discussion led by OC Professor of Sociology Dolores Ortiz. Please support the Social…
Camarillo Hospice Grief Support in February
Grief Support for Children and Teens Camarillo Hospice, a Program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurses Association, will be offering a children and teens grief support group the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 7:00 pm starting…
February — Livingston Memorial presents free Community Education Classes and Events
VENTURA COUNTY — As Ventura County’s only non-profit Home Health and Hospice provider, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association supports the total well-being of our community. As part of our services, we host free monthly education classes throughout the county which include the following:…
Feb. 28 — Gold Coast Transit District and the City of Ventura to Discuss Bus Stop Consolidation at Community Meeting
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District in conjunction with the City of Ventura is hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, February 28th from 6-7pm to discuss the upcoming bus stop consolidation and balancing project in downtown Ventura, set to begin early Spring.…
Feb. 2 — 2018 Go Red For Women Luncheon Takes Place in San Luis Obispo
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Did you know that in the U.S., cardiovascular diseases kill approximately one woman every 80 seconds? The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Together, let’s unite to…
Feb. 5 — SB International Film Festival to Screen Short Film by SBCC Students
The SBIFF program of narrative shorts will begin screening at 8:00 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre on Monday, February 5. Individual tickets are $10 With filmmakers and films from around the world in town for the Santa Barbara International Film…
Feb. 5 — Distinguished Communication scholars to hold a panel on social change at CSUCI
CAMARILLO — Few would argue that the state of communication in the United States right now leaves something to be desired. “Communication is the thread that weaves through every issue we face today and the thread that has potential to bring…
Through April 10 — Camarillo Hospice is Offering a 10 Week Support Group for Bereaved Parents
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice, a Program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, is pleased to offer a 10-week, closed-ended grief support group program, Understanding Your Grief, written by author, educator and grief counselor, Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD. The program is intended to…
Feb. 7 — SBCC presents: Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Fundraiser
Santa Barbara City College Vaqueros will once again participate in the California Community College Athletic Association’s “Coaches vs. Cancer” initiative, donating all proceeds from this year’s designated event to the American Cancer Society. Members of the community are invited to…
Feb. 8 — The League of Women Voters joins in the presentation of ‘Equal Means Equal’
VENTURA — The League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization, in collaboration with The Acorn Project, Ventura College, Ventura County Women’s Political Council, Ventura County Women’s Forum Collaborative, Ventura County Reproductive Rights Network, Justice for All,…
Bilingual report — Feb. 8 — Oxnard School District to present ‘Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Parent information Night’
OXNARD — Oxnard School District to present “Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Parent information Night” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Cesar Chavez School, 301 N. Marquita St., Oxnard. Click on flyers for more information. …
Jan. 9 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present ‘The Early History of the United States Navy’
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum would like to invite you to view the newest paintings on exhibit by a Dutch artist who finds visual inspiration in American maritime history. Painter Maarten Platje ambitious plan resulted in fifteen paintings…
Feb. 9 — 2018 Santa Barbara Go Red For Women Luncheon
Local Montecito Resident Michele Mallet Featured Survivor and Passion Speaker SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association wants women on the Central Coast to know that our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke kills…
Jan. 9 — ‘Women Create’ class to be held at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Tuesday, January 9, 2019, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The cost of the class is $35.00 per person. SANTA PAULA — Embrace the new year with a creative spirit at the Santa Paula Art Museum! In the Museum’s “Women Create” class…
Feb. 9 — Los Cambalache — Constelacion de Sonidos. Songs and Stories of Love, Migration, Displacement and Resistance
SANTA BARBARA — Los Cambalache to perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the UCSB Multicultural Center. Cambalache, meaning exchange, is a chicanx/jarochx ensemble based in LA. We will be playing traditional son jarocho music, while bringing our Chicanx…
Feb. 9 — Free Family Concert: La Cuneta Son Machin from Managua, Nicaragua
La Cuneta Son Machin: Marimba and More from Managua, Nicaragua FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Friday, February 9, 7:00 pm Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception…
10 de febrero — Taller de renovación DACA
OXNARD — Taller de renovación DACA, Sábado 10 de febrero, 10 am – 3 pm, Consulado de México en Oxnard, 3151 W. Fifth St., Oxnard.
Feb. 10 — Tetanus Vaccine Clinic in Montecito
SANTA BARBARA — In collaboration with Direct Relief, the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics will hold a tetanus vaccine clinic in response to those that have been exposed to flood water and debris following the tragic mudslide in Montecito. Anyone who is…
Feb. 10 — Free Family Concert: La Cuneta Son Machin from Managua, Nicaragua
La Cuneta Son Machin: Marimba and More from Managua, Nicaragua FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Saturday, February 10, 7:00 pm Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows concert.…
Feb. 11 — Free Family Concert: La Cuneta Son Machin from Managua, Nicaragua
La Cuneta Son Machin: Marimba and More from Managua, Nicaragua FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Sunday, February 11, 7:00 pm The Marjorie Luke Theatre, Santa Barbara Junior High 721 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara Doors…
Feb. 11 — Three Local Hair Salons Team up to Raise Money for Thomas Fire Survivors
CAMARILLO — In order to provide some deserving relief for the Thomas Fire survivors, Willem Hair Design is partnering with Rouge Salon in The Collection at RiverPark and The Craft Barber Shop in Camarillo by organizing a fundraising event on Sunday,…
Jan. 11 — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara presenting ‘New to Grief’
SANTA BARBARA — For those who’ve lost a loved one within the last year, acknowledging the experience of loss with information and strategies to help navigate grief. Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara will present a “New to Grief”…
Feb. 11 — La Cuneta Son Machín: Cumbia from Nicaragua
SANTA BARBARA — La Cuneta Son Machín: Cumbia from Nicaragua will be presented a 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Free Nicaragua’s first artists to be nominated for a Grammy, La…
Feb. 11— The Art of Fine Art Collecting
CAMARILLO — Tour three very special art collections in Camarillo, hosted by three very generous art lovers and collectors, 2 p.m., Feb. 11 (venue details by invitation). There is a docent on duty in each home to introduce the wide…
Jan. 12 — Grammy Award Wining Mariachi Los Camperos in Free Family Concert
Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Doors open half an hour before. Reception follows concert. More info: https://www.facebook.com/VivaelArteSB/ Two-time Grammy winners, Mariachi Los Camperos, kick off 2019 with free family concert on January 12 at 4pm and 7pm at…
Jan. 12 — Three Poet Laureates Host Fire and Mud Poetry Event at Museum
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will host the Fire and Mud Poetry Reading, 3 p.m., Jan. 12, at the Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura. There is currently an open call to…
Jan. 12 — Paso Pacifico Executive Director Dr. Sarah Otterstrom to Star in IMPROVology at the Santa Barbara Zoo
SANTA BARBARA — Biodiversity conservation and comedy don’t typically fit in the same event, but Paso Pacifico and the Santa Barbara Zoo are making an exception at IMPROVology this weekend. IMPROVology is a live, family-friendly mashup of science and comedy…
Through Feb. 12 — ‘History and Mystery: Finland at 100’ exhibition invites public to explore Finland
CAMARILLO — The Finnish people drink more coffee per capita than any other people in the world. Finland holds world championships for mosquito catching. Finland has a 100 percent literacy rate. And on Finland’s “National Sleepyhead Day,” the last person in…
Jan. 13 — Be inspired by the work of Manual Álvarez Bravo at the next FREE Studio Sunday at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Sunday, January 13, 1:30 – 4:30 pm Studio Sunday Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists in the Museum’s Family Resource Center. Each month explore a different medium, including clay, metal,…
Jan. 13 — Grammy Award Wining Mariachi Los Camperos in Free Family Concert
Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Doors open half an hour before. Reception follows concert. More info: https://www.facebook.com/VivaelArteSB/ Two-time Grammy winners, Mariachi Los Camperos, kick off 2019 with free family concert on January 13 at 4pm and 7pm at…
Jan. 13 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Redrawing the Boundaries: Rachel Cusk. See other upcoming lectures here
Sunday, January 13, 2:30 pm Redrawing the Boundaries: Rachel Cusk Parallel Stories Lecture Series Rachel Cusk has been said to have redrawn the boundaries of fiction with the Outline Trilogy, three “literary masterpieces” (The Washington Post) whose narrator, Faye, perceives…