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Museum of Ventura County expands office space in Camarillo to advance long-term vision for sustainable growth
VENTURA COUNTY — The Museum of Ventura County is beginning a new chapter in its long-term vision for sustainable growth. With donor support, the Museum is expanding into Camarillo while advancing its broader goals of amplifying the Museum’s countywide presence and strengthening its service to the community.
The Camarillo location extends the Museum’s reach closer to East Ventura County, complementing its main campus in downtown Ventura and its Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula. The new office will initially serve the Museum’s administrative staff, but the move will also lay the groundwork to increase capacity for its collections, archives, and research library in both Ventura and Camarillo.
AirWorks Solutions in Camarillo expands to offer full-service plumbing
CAMARILLO — AirWorks Solutions, a heating, ventilation and air conditioning company headquartered in Camarillo, has added plumbing services for residential and commercial customers throughout Ventura County, Santa Barbara County and the San Fernando Valley. With the same dedication to integrity…
CSUCI President Richard Yao to step down; appointed president of DataPhilanthropy
CAMARILLO — Dr. Richard Yao, President of CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI), has announced that he will step down from his role effective August 1, 2025. Yao will assume the presidency of DataPhilanthropy, the giving arm of the Jeff T. Green Family Foundation. The Foundation, led by Jeff Green, Co-Founder and CEO of the Trade Desk and signatory of The Giving Pledge, focuses on applying data science to make its philanthropic efforts as impactful as possible.
“It has been the greatest honor of my professional life to serve as President of CSUCI,” said Yao. “This campus has demonstrated remarkable strength and resilience through an era of unprecedented challenges. I have never wavered in my belief in our mission or in the transformative impact of our work.”
AirWorks Solutions celebrates 15 years of family, integrity and growth
CAMARILLO — When Kevin and Stephanie Allen launched AirWorks Solutions from their hometown of Camarillo in 2010, they didn’t set out to build an empire. Then in their twenties, the high school sweethearts — he a hands-on technician, she a business-savvy law graduate — set out to build trust, one honest service call at a time. What they’ve built since has exceeded anything they imagined.
Guest contribution — Telecommunications company Bludog Telecom expands reach with purchase of Northwest Telecoms Systems
Bludog Telecom provides Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP phone systems to businesses. These systems are a modern and reliable way for companies to communicate with customers while saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars compared to traditional business phone services. Additional communications tools such as text messaging, voicemail and video conferencing can be integrated into the system and presented using a single, streamlined interface. Known as Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), these integrated communications systems allow businesses to manage a variety of customer interactions all in one place.
Nov. 9 — Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo announces Concerts in the Gallery
Casa Pacifica Celebrates Successful Opening of New Supportive Housing for Transitional Age Youth
CAMARILLO — Casa Pacifica, the largest nonprofit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, celebrated the grand opening of its new supportive housing for transitional age youth (ages 18-25) on September 13. The new housing is one of the first in Ventura County to address the needs of young adults who are transitioning from public systems such as foster care or juvenile justice or who are at a high risk of homelessness.
Seven Attorneys Join Employment Law Firm LightGabler LLP
“The complexities of new employment laws and regulations have resulted in an increased number of businesses seeking legal guidance,” says Jonathan Fraser Light, LightGabler managing partner. “Our incoming associates have a range of experience in all types of employment matters and work-related disputes. They will be a great asset to our clients.”
Sept. 14 — IchigoCon Expands to Camarillo in Second Year
OXNARD — OPAC (Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation) is delighted to bring IchigoCon 2024 to Camarillo, CA on Saturday, September 14 from 11 am to 10 pm. It’s Ventura County’s only convention that combines together the worlds of gaming through a Smash Bros Tournament and anime! IchigoCon is a fan favorite event where gaming and anime enthusiasts of all ages can come together, reveling in the fandom of these captivating worlds. It all takes place at Studio Channel Islands Arts Center where every inch of the campus will be activated with 50+ anime-themed vendors and artists, activities, and entertainment.
Día de los Muertos Celebrations continue through the 805 region
Editor’s note — While Día de los Muertos is traditionally celebrated on Nov. 1 (all Saints Day) and Nov. 2 (all Souls Day), a variety of organizations in the 805 region will be extending the celebration through this upcoming week. Here’s a sample of some of the upcoming events:
CAMARILLO — The 42nd annual “Día de los Muertos — The Grand Fandango De La Muerte” celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 4 at Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory at 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo.
April 22 — Studio Channel Islands presents Gypsy Interlude — Concert in the Gallery
Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) Presents long-time friends Armen Guzelimian and Gilles Apap are performing together for the first time ever at Studio Channel Islands.
Armen Guzelimian is celebrated for his versatility as a top-notch collaborative artist, a brilliant soloist and first-rate chamber musician not only in Southern California, but all over the world. He has received national and international critical acclaim for his appearances in many of the major concert halls in the U.S.A and Europe.
As a chamber musician, Mr. Guzelimian’s has appeared with the Rossetti String Quartet, the Los Angeles String Quartet, Camerata Pacifica, the Dilijan Chamber Music Series, Chamber Music in Historic Sites, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, and the Aspen Festival. He made his Disney Hall debut in March of 2014 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Chamber Music Society and returned to the delight of audiences in November 2016.
June 28 — Free LightGabler Webinar: ‘Pay Me Now Or Pay Me Later—The Joys of California’s Wage & Hour Laws’
CAMARILLO — Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting a free employment law webinar, “Pay Me Now Or Pay Me Later—The Joys of California’s Wage & Hour Laws.” The webinar is Wednesday, June 28 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
California’s wage and hour laws are more burdensome than those of any other state. In this webinar for employers, supervisors and human resource professionals, LightGabler employment law attorney Kathleen M. Fellows will discuss some of the most common wage and hour pitfalls that impact employers across the state. Topics include meal and rest period compliance, expense reimbursements, exempt/non-exempt employees and how to avoid paystub violations.
Nov. 4 — The 42nd annual ‘Día de los Muertos — The Grand Fandango De La Muerte’ to be held in Camarillo
CAMARILLO — The 42nd annual “Día de los Muertos — The Grand Fandango De La Muerte” celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 4 at Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory at 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo.
The event is FREE to the public.
Presented by Conejo Mountain and the Inlakech Cultural Arts Center in Oxnard, the event will feature, 50 vendors, ofrendas-altar- art exhibitions, lowrider car showcase, art workshops for the community, Prizes for the best depiction of the spirit of the dead, and cultural performances by performing artists, including Caliente 805, In Stone, and the Inlakech singers. CSUCI students will be performing a theatrical production called “El Gran Fandango de La Muerte.”
Danza Azteca Tonantzin will lead a ceremonial procession honoring those buried at the cemetery with the public participating in the spiritual walk. Guest and relatives will be encouraged to adorn their burial plots with food, prayer and love.
Nov. 9 — Free LightGabler Webinar: ‘New Hires…No Problem! Effective (and Lawful) Hiring and On-Boarding of Employees’
CAMARILLO — Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting a free employment law webinar for employers, “New Hires…No Problem! Effective (and Lawful) Hiring and On-Boarding of Employees.” The webinar is Thursday, November 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
SCIART Opens Call for Entries for The NEXT Big Thing
Studio Channel Islands Arts Center (SCIART) invites artists to participate in the call for entries for SCIART’s exhibition, The NEXT Big Thing. The annual exhibition is an exciting showcase of contemporary art created by emerging artists, as well as nationally exhibited and award-winning artists, in all medium including video, film, performance, sound and installation art. This year’s show will be juried by art critic and journalist Leah Ollman. The exhibition will award three cash prizes. The deadline for artists to apply is July 12, 2020.
Rebozo Festival seeking event planner
VENTURA COUNTY — The Rebozo Festival, a non-profit organization, is looking for an energetic Event Planner to support the Board of Directors of the Rebozo Festival in preparing and executing our Annual event. This Event Planner will be handling tasks…
Nov. 9 — Photographer John Raymond Mireles Uniting ‘Neighbors’ Across America
CAMARILLO — Photographer John Raymond Mireles has been on a three-year journey that has taken him to all 50 states and introduced him to more than 3,000 “Neighbors” as he has wound his way through small towns and large cities…
Dec. 5 — Master Weaver and Author Deborah Jarchow Hosts Book Launch Event
CAMARILLO — Meet Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART)’s master weaver, Deborah Jarchow, Dec. 5, from 3 to 7 pm in celebration of her newly released book, The Weaving Explorer, co-authored with Gwen W. Steege. Enjoy light refreshments and see…
Dec. 6 — “Illuminated” Opening Reception at the Blackboard Gallery
CAMARILLO — Experience the glow of bold and colorful neon art at Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART)’s newest exhibition, Illuminated, featuring the work of contemporary light artists Linda Sue Price, Lisa Schulte and David Isakson. The public is invited…
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…
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…
Aug. 3. — Opening Reception for Light and Space Through Time, The Art of Karrie Ross
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) will host an opening reception for “Light and Space Through Time, The Art of Karrie Ross,” Saturday, Aug. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m., at its Blackboard Gallery, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd.,…
Studio Channel Islands Art Center Welcomes New Board Member
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) recently announced Daniel Bednar has joined its board of directors. Bednar is vice president, enterprise project management, at CBC Federal Credit Union Ventura County. “We are delighted to have Daniel join the…
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…
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market to open newest store on April 25 in Camarillo
WHAT: Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, is opening a new store in Camarillo, creating 29 new jobs in the community. Leslie and Chad Trask, the Camarillo store’s independent owner-operators, invite the community to attend the grand opening celebration…
Studio Channel Islands Art Center Welcomes Two New Board Members
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC) recently announced the addition of Bill Paterson and Don Harper to its board of directors. Paterson is a retired partner with Ventura County’s largest law firm Ferguson Case Orr Paterson (FCOP) and…
March 10 — Camarillo Old Town Association’s 4th Annual Beer March Pairs Over 20 Craft Breweries with Downtown Businesses on March 10th for a Fun Community Day
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Old Town Association’s 4th Annual Beer March Pairs Over 20 Craft Breweries with Downtown Businesses on March 10th for a Fun Community Day WHAT: The Camarillo Old Town Association’s (COTA) 4th Annual Beer March will feature over…
KidSTREAM Appoints Three New Directors to its Board
VENTURA — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum committed to providing hands-on exhibits and programs based on science, technology, reading, engineering, arts and math (STREAM), announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors, Holly Cole, David Haas…
Nov. 3 — Elements Exhibition Showcases Three Distinct Artistic Visions
CAMARILLO — Artists W. Scott Miles, Susan Petty and Roxie Ray present their individual representations on the theme Elements in an exhibition of paintings and video installations that explore the intersections of visual abstraction and multimedia. Opening with a public…
Nov. 3 — 2018 Día de los Muertos Celebracion to be in Camarillo
CAMARILLO — The 2018 Día de los Muertos Celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory in Camarillo. Presented by Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory and the Inlakech…
Dec. 1 — Studio Channel Islands Hosts Annual Holiday Art Market
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands, at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, kicks off the holiday season with its annual holiday fair and festival, 11 a.m., Dec. 1, featuring distinctive artwork for gift-giving created by SCI’s artists-in-residence and member artists, live…
Community Vendors, Donors Help Make KidSTREAM Visioning Room a Reality
CAMARILLO — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum, is another step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to the support of more than two dozen individuals and businesses who made in-kind or monetary donations to design and build its Visioning Room.…
Sept. 30 — Music Performance: Mariachi Camarillo
CAMARILLO — September 30 at 2pm, join us for Mariachi Camarillo to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Fun and free for the whole family. For more information, visit the Camarillo Public Library at 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Call (805)-388-5222 or send…
July 7 — Studio Channel Islands Hosts the NEXT Big Thing Exhibition
Renowned art critic Peter Frank to jury fine art of American artists from around the country CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands will launch the NEXT Big Thing exhibition with an opening reception 4 to 6 p.m., July 7, in SCI’s…
Through June 30 — Two New Exhibitions Opening at Studio Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — The Black Board Gallery at Studio Channel Islands, 2222 East Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, is presenting two new exhibitions through June 30 featuring the work of east coast artists Gale Fulton Ross (Boston) and Linda Stein (New York). Inspired by…
Through May 12 — ‘Burned, But Not Forgotten’ exhibit at Studio Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands will present a new pop-up exhibit, “Burned, But Not Forgotten,” through May 12 at the Blackboard Gallery, 2222 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. The exhibit shares photographs and video as seen through the lenses of two students from California…
Oct. 7 — Studio Channel Islands’ Art à la Mode Gala
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Arts Center (SCI), a non-profit dedicated to promoting and preserving the arts in Ventura County, invites individuals and businesses to attend its upcoming fifth annual Art à la Mode Gala to be held 5:30–7:30 p.m.,…
Oct. 18 — Master photographer Santi Visalli to speak, exhibit at Studio Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Master photographer Santi Visalli to speak, exhibit at Studio Channel Islands. Hear the stories and see the works of one of the world’s most prolific and prestigious photographers, Santi Visalli, 6 p.m., Oct. 18 at Studio Channel Islands,…
April 15 — FREE DNA Family History Program
Ventura County Genealogical Society presents DNA Family History Program Saturday, April 15, 2017, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA Presenter: Kathy Johnston DNA USES IN PEDIGREE BUILDING 1:00 p.m.: Learn about the different types…