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Four Pioneer Valley High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) taking part in annual annual FCCLA competitions

Four PVHS Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members are competing in this year’s annual FCCLA competitions, with hopes they will place at region and move on to the state level where scholarships, prizes and awards can be earned.

Once students created their projects and the supplemental materials, they had to record a video of themselves as if they were presenting to a panel of judges. Results will be shared during this year’s virtual State Leadership Meeting in March.

Santa Maria HS FCCLA Trains Chapter Officers at Regional Leadership Training

Five Santa Maria High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter officers virtually attended Region 7’s Chapter Leader Officer Training (COLT) on Saturday, October 17.

Chapter officers included: Gail Victoria Demition, Cristal Gomez, Maria Nolasco, Norah Reynes and Yosuni Rodriguez. The officers were given the opportunity to network with other FCCLA leaders from around the area, receive training regarding their chapter office position, and advance their leadership skills.

“I liked the atmosphere that was created between all of us at our meeting and what FCCLA stands for in general,’’ Gomez said.

Bilingual commentary: Weekly Tradition for Busy Families

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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…

KidSTREAM Presents at Children’s Museum Conference

CAMARILLO — KidSTREAM founder and president Kristie Akl presented at InterActivity 2019, the Association of Children’s Museums’ annual meeting that was held recently in Denver, Colorado. With nearly 1,000 attendees, the Association of Children’s Museums’ annual conference is the world’s…

February — Art Trek announces upcoming events

NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following events: Family Paint Night All Ages Friday, February 1 6:00p-8:30p $12.50 per person Art Trek, 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, CA 91320 Sign-up Online at arttrek.org/fampaint/…

Dec. 7, 8, 9 — Ventura County Ballet Presents 20th Anniversary of ‘The Nutcracker’

VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Ballet Company, Ventura County’s premiere regional ballet return for its 20th year to perform Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista on December 7th at 7 PM, December 8th at…

Dec. 12 — Family Paint Night at Art Trek

NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following event: Family Paint Night, Wednesday, December 12th from 6-8:30p Join us for a fun and whimsical Family Paint Night on Wednesday, December 12 from 6-8:30p at the Art…

Through Dec. 24 — Holiday magic making its way to The Collection at RiverPark through seasonal events

OXNARD — It’s the most wonderful time of year at The Collection at RiverPark. Regarded as Ventura County’s premier fashion, dining and entertainment destination, The Collection announces its jolly line-up of holiday events to keep the spirit of the season…

FIRST 5 Ventura County selects Interface Children & Family Services as new place-based service provider to support the county’s nearly 60,000 children, prenatal to age five and their families

VENTURA COUNTY — First 5 Ventura County (F5VC) is pleased to announce its new strategic partnership with Interface Children & Family Services, to provide essential programs and services for Ventura County’s nearly 60,000 children prenatal – 5 and their families.…

November — Art Trek presents variety of workshops, events

NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following events: Drum Night All Ages Wednesday, November 7 6:30p-9:30p $25 Per Person *Dinner Included Art Trek, 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, CA 91320 *This is a…

The Annex Food Hall and First 5 Ventura County Partner to Offer Storytime and Crafts for Monthly Kids Club

OXNARD — The Annex Food Hall invites friends and family to a morning of storytime and crafts in partnership with First 5 Ventura County and the Oxnard Public Library. Talk, Read, Sign – a program developed by First 5 California,…

October — Art Trek presents variety of workshops, events

NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following events: $5 Friday: Community Art Night All Ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult Friday, October 19 5:30-9:00pm $5 Per Person Art Trek, 703…

Oct. 6, 7 — PODS® Creates Downtown Artists Village for the 25th Anniversary of ArtWalk Ventura

VENTURA COUNTY — PODS containers will once again serve as mini art galleries that will transform the streets for ArtWalk Ventura’s 25th anniversary. On Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sunday, Oct. 7 noon – 5 p.m.,…

Oct. 10 — American Truck Show Circuit Ventura

VENTURA — The American Truck Show Circuit Ventura will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Join us beachfront as the American Truck Show Circuit makes the final stop of its national…

Sept. 15 — TWEET THIS: An Interactive Pop-Up Exhibit for Children of All Ages

SANTA PAULA — The Agriculture Museum will feature a hands-on interactive exhibit about Ventura County birds during an opening reception from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15. Admission is free for members, $5 for nonmembers. The Agriculture Museum is located at…

Sept. 29 — Alzheimer’s Association Partners With The Collection at RiverPark for Oxnard Walk to End Alzheimer’s

OXNARD — On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Ventura County community is invited to participate in the Oxnard Walk to End Alzheimer’s, an event benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. Over 14,000 people in Ventura…

Through Aug. 30 — The Collection at RiverPark announces lineup of local talent highlighting summer concert series, Rock the Collection

OXNARD — Sponsored by Dignity Health Medical Group, The Collection at RiverPark invites patrons to rock and revel in the sounds of timeless classics with a lineup of family-friendly performances for the annual summer concert series, Rock the Collection. Guests are encouraged to…

Through July 16 — Museum Exhibit Commemorates 90th Anniversary of the St. Francis Dam Disaster

SANTA PAULA — Letters for the Lost, an exhibit marking the 90th anniversary of the St. Francis Dam Disaster, commemorates the lives lost during one of America’s worst civil engineering disasters of the 20th century. Currently on display in the…

Oxnard single-mom fosters nine teenagers in addition to her own sons, and shares her story for Foster Care Awareness Month in May

Oxnard Mother Answers the Call – Celebrating Foster Care Month. Aspiranet partners with families to provide support through foster care and adoption to help ensure success at home, at school and in the community. VENTURA COUNTY — It begins with “the call”…

June 30 — Third time’s the charm as Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to The Collection at RiverPark

OXNARD — Back by popular demand, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Collection at RiverPark for its third appearance on Saturday, June 30 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fans of all ages can delight in the Hello Kitty…

KidSTREAM Expands Board of Directors

CAMARILLO — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum, recently added three new members to its board of directors to help bring hands-on STEM learning, reading and the arts to the region’s children and families. New members Jena Mehrotra, Ph.D., Martha Martinez-Bravo,…

Four Ferguson Case Orr Paterson Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers List

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Four partners with Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP have been recognized as Super Lawyers, a rating service that acknowledges attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The 2018 distinguished Super Lawyers list…

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…

Dec. 8-10 — Local Rising Star Featured in Ventura County Ballet’s Beloved Holiday Performance, “The Nutcracker”

VENTURA COUNTY — When you first meet her, Jasmine Duncan appears to be a shy and quiet 16-year-old girl, but when she hits the stage, she comes out of her shell to dazzle audiences with her pure technical talent and…

Continuing: Summer of Love 50th Anniversary exhibits at the Museum of Ventura County

VENTURA — Summer of Love 50th Anniversary exhibits continues at the at the Museum of Ventura County. Experience the significance of the times through the community-based Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out pop-up exhibit featuring memorabilia from across Ventura County, including a…

May 20 — Ventura County Genealogical Society Presents Free Family History Program

CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Genealogical Society will present a Free Family History Program  Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA Presentation by Linda Serna: 1:00 P.M. “Road Block: Where Do I Go From Here?”…

April 28 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán, women representing the traditions of Jalisco, from Guadalajara, Mexico

FREE concert! Friday, April 28, 7 PM Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open one half hour before the show starts. Reception follows concert. More info: (805) 252-3493 or facebook.com/vivaelartesb Representing a deep family tradition at…

April 22 — Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

Join the Community Environmental Council’s (CEC) 47th annual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, Saturday April 22, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s festival, themed “Educate. Inspire. Act.”, will…

Channel Island’s Maritime Museum Offers “Groups Only” Days for Customized Events

OXNARD — Private groups may now claim the Channel Island Maritime Museum as theirs exclusively for events and tours, the Museum recently announced. Perched on some of the most scenic waterfront property in Ventura County, the Museum gives visitors a…

Through Jan. 31 — KHAY’s Dave Daniels Joins Foster VC for “Open Heart” Home Drive

VENTURA COUNTY — Every child deserves a family, and this New Year, 100.7 KHAY’s Dave Daniels hopes that by joining Foster VC Kids for their “Open Heart” drive, through Jan. 31st, more dedicated families who are ready for the life-changing experience…

Feb. 18-19 — Art Comes Alive at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum

OXNARD — Visitors of all ages can enjoy an assortment of maritime mysteries associated with the life and times of historical characters, portrayed by volunteers in period costume, and hear stories about the fascinating maritime heritage surrounding rare and beautiful paintings…

Jan. 25 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum’s ‘Love Letters Home’ now open. To hold reception on Jan. 25

OXNARD — In an era before high-speed travel and instantaneous communication, separation and longing were an ever-present reality for the men, women and children of both maritime and wartime communities. Through the display of original artifacts and correspondence, Channel Islands…