OXNARD — A “Community Resource Fair,” featuring free health screenings, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at Del Sol Park, 1800 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard. Presented by Gold Coast Health Plan and sponsored by…
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Bilingual report: VCCDC to present ‘Homeownership Fair & Grand Opening Celebration’ on June 28 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Ventura County Community Development Corporation will present a “Homeownership Fair & Grand Opening Celebration” from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at 2231 Sturgis Road, Suite A in Oxnard. “You have a dream of owning your…
Mexican Consulate to present ‘Jornada Sabatina y Dominical’ in Oxnard on June 21-22
OXNARD — The Mexican Consulate will present “Jornada Sabatina y Dominical y Feria de Salud” from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22 at 3151 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. The program includes information on Matrículas Consulares, passports and…
June cover story: Summertime fun coming to the 805 region
Concerts, fiestas, theater performances starting to fill up the upcoming calendar Amigos805 staff report There’s nothing to do around here. Can’t recall how many times that refrain has been said by teenagers and others living in the 805 region. However,…
Bilingual commentary: Oxnard: A large city?
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 David Magallanes / Guest contributor People…
El Concilio profile: Thomas D. McCollum
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Services 2014 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Saturday, May 31 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Click here to register or to…
El Concilio profile: Frankie Villasenor Guzman
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Services 2014 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Saturday, May 31 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Click here to register or to…
El Concilio profile: Susan Carrasco
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Services 2014 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Saturday, May 31 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Click here to register or to…
Sixth grader from César Chávez Elementary School in Oxnard wins California Strawberry Festival’s 2014 Youth Art Design contest
OXNARD — From an all-time record of 1,800 entries, the “berrilious” design of 11-year-old Itzel Gonzalez from César Chávez Elementary in Oxnard was selected as the winner of the 31st Annual California Strawberry Festival Youth Art Design Contest, the festival’s organizers…
Guest commentary: Cops in OSD schools
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 This week…
El Concilio profile: Frank P. Barajas
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2014 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Saturday, May 31 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Click here to register or to…
El Concilio Family Services announces 25th Annual Latino Leadership Award winners
OXNARD — Two university professors, a college and career counselor, an attorney, a coordinator of a college-readiness program, a gifted high school student, a successful high school and a police sergeant will be recognized when El Concilio Family Services presents…
César E. Chávez events scheduled for March 28-30 in Oxnard
OXNARD – The community premier of the film “Cesar Chavez” will be held at 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 28 at the Plaza Cinemas 14 in Oxnard, organizers reported in a media release. An educational premier will be held at 9…
Closing weekend for Teatro de las Américas’ “Three Faces of Love” in Oxnard
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas will present the closing weekend of “Tres Caras de Amor / Three Faces of Love,” three one-act plays about love at various stages of life at at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 21…
Acuña Art Gallery @ The Café on A to present ‘Our Town Our Children’ on March 22
OXNARD — The Acuña Art Gallery @ The Café on A will present “Our Town Our Children,” a social awareness art project, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at 438 So. A St., Oxnard. The program features award-winning…
‘Love, Hate and Everything in Between’ to be presented Feb. 14 at Café on A
OXNARD — The Valentine’s Day event ‘Love, Hate and Everything in Between’ will be presented from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Café on A, 438 So. A St., downtown Oxnard. Organized and curated by Gee Gee Ontiveros and…
Guest commentary: Agrarian Year Up program would benefit area youth, restore Ormond Beach
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 We at…
Jan. 31 nomination deadline approaching for El Concilio’s Latino Leadership Awards
OXNARD — The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 to submit nominations for the 25th annual El Concilio Family Services’ Latino Leadership Awards, to be presented at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31 in Oxnard. “Since 1990, El Concilio Family Services has recognized…
El Concilio wins award from Bank of America
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services in Oxnard was selected by Bank of America for a $3,000 award to support its effort to enhance the community, El Concilio reported in a media release. “El Concilio relies on the contributions of committed…
Consulado de México en Oxnard abre 2014 con anuncios
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Nominations open for 2014 El Concilio Family Services’ Latino Leadership Awards
OXNARD — Nominations are open for El Concilio Family Services’s 25th annual Latino Leadership Awards, to be presented at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31 in Oxnard. The deadline to submit nominations is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. “Since 1990, El Concilio…
Guest commentary: The need for a paradigm shift > toward unconditional love
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 At the…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers in Oxnard thanks supporters
Dear El Centrito Family & Friends, We are inspired by the tremendous community support our holiday campaign has received. Thank you for your generous donations that nurture our roots and support us as we reach for new heights. The El Centrito…
Guest commentary: Supervisor Zaragoza reports on progress in 2013
OXNARD — It’s been a great year at the County of Ventura. In the fall of 2013, construction began on the new Ventura County Medical Center Hospital wing. In addition to meeting earthquake safety standards, this new hospital wing will…
Commentary: Remembering ghosts of Christmas past and things yet to come
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 An aluminum tree. A gigantic, shiny aluminum tree — gigantic to a three-year-old, anyway. I can’t remember what year dad brought the five-foot-tall contraption into our house, but it must have been in the…
Taller: ‘Lo básico — La Demencia y la enfermedad de Alzheimer’ el 4 de diciembre en Oxnard
OXNARD — La Asociación de Alzheimer del Condado de Ventura va a presenta el taller: “Lo básico — La pérdida de memoria, la demencia y la enfermedad de alzheimer,” a 4pm, el 4 de diceimbre, 2013 in el Circulo De…
LULAC to present 5th annual ‘Leadership Breakfast’ on Dec. 7
OXNARD — The League of United Latin America Citizens — District 17 will present its 5th annual LULAC Leadership Breakfast, “Empowering the Youth,” at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Sugar Beets Restaurant & Bar, 455 So. A St., Oxnard.…
Guest commentary: Artists donate to fundraiser
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editors 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 Mona AlvaradoFrazier/ Guest contributor Two…
Acuña Art Gallery @Café on A in Oxnard to hold annual Awards Fundraiser on Nov. 8
OXNARD — The Acuña Art Gallery @ Café on A will present its annual awards fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at 438 So. A St., Oxnard. The event honors Margaret Cortese, Javier Gomez, Jacquie Biaggi, Gil…
Ballet Folklorico, MICOP to present ‘El Sabor de Mexico Sur’ on Nov. 9
OXNARD — The Ballet Folklórico Mestizo of Oxnard College and the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project will present “El Sabor de México Sur,” with special guests Ballet Folklórico Nueva Antequera from Los Angeles, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at Oxnard…
Organización en California de Líderes Campesinas to conduct candlelight vigil, ‘Apron Project’ exhibit on Oct. 25 in Oxnard
OXNARD — Líderes Campesinas will hold a vigil against domestic violence from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 500 No. Juanita Ave., Oxnard. As a united community, we will remember women who have died as…
Guest commentary: Oxnard’s Arts in Public Places and that silly little world called ‘sustainability’
An open letter to Oxnard’s Art in Public Places Committee 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…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers opens new toddler program
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers, in partnership with First 5 Ventura County and the Ocean View School District, opened the new Little Dolphins Early Learning Program on Aug. 28, at the Ocean View Early Education Site (OVEES), creating…
United Way’s ‘Day of Caring’ volunteers clean up La Colonia Boxing Gym
Photos by Jess Gutierrez ©2013 New boxing ring, landscaping part of agency’s countywide effort By Jess Gutierrez / Amigos805 contributor More than 40 volunteers from throughout Ventura County painted, landscaped, cleaned and installed a new boxing ring at La Colonia Boxing Gym in…
La Colonia Youth Boxing Gym target for United Way’s Latino Action Team project on Sept. 28
OXNARD — The La Colonia Youth Boxing Gym is this year’s target for Fifth District Supervisor John Zaragoza and United Way’s Latino Action Team “Day of Caring” project, Zaragoza reported Thursday in a media release. United Way volunteers will be painting,…
Bilingual report: ‘Free Emergency Dental Treatment’ to be held Sept. 25 in Oxnard, Port Hueneme
OXNARD — The 8th annual ‘Free Emergency Dental Treatment Event” will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at California Dental Group, 305 E. Port Hueneme Road, Oxnard. The Oxnard/Port Hueneme office of California Dental Group will…
Downtown Sol in Oxnard to present Xanath art opening on Sept. 19
OXNARD — Downtown Sol will present the Xanath art opening, “The Art of Living with Style,” from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at 328 W. Third St., Oxnard. Xanath, a blend of Mexican & contemporary art, is collaboratively created by Laura…
Fiestas Patrias events in Oxnard conclude weekend of Sept. 14-15 with fiesta en la placita, parade and Grito
Please see slideshow below for more images from the event OXNARD — The Comité Cultural Mexicano will conclude Fiestas Patrias 2013 events this weekend with the traditional “Fiesta en la Placita de Oxnard” on Sept. 14, the Fiestas Patrias parade on…
Final performance of Teatro de las Américas’ two plays by Oscar Liera set for Sept. 13-14
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas will conclude the inauguration of its new theater in Oxnard with two short plays by Oscar Liera: “El gordo / The Big One” & “La pesadilla de una noche de verano / Midsummer’s Nightmare.”…
Mexican Consulate announces upcoming Fiesta Patrias events in 805 region
OXNARD — The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard reports that the Committees for Fiestas Patrias in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Ojai, Santa Paula, Oxnard and Ventura in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are inviting…
Passing on culture, traditions to new generation
Please see slideshow below for more images from the event Fiestas Patrias activities encourage youth to learn about their heritage By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 While it may look easy putting on a colorful costume and walking up on…
Commentary: Hispanic Heritage Month brings wealth of events
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Wow, where has the summer gone? It seems that we were just celebrating Cinco de Mayo events and now here we are getting ready to enjoy the last big three-day holiday weekend of the…
Los Representantes del Gobierno estatal de Durango en Oxnard el 29 de agosto
OXNARD — Los Representantes del Gobierno estatal de Durango estarán presentes este jueves 29 de agosto en las oficinas del Consulado de México en Oxnard para dar a conocer sus actividades sobre: SEDESOL, el 1×1 y 3×1 Programas de fondos para proyectos…
Black and Brown KEYS Youth Peace Project opens Aug. 26, accepting applications
OXNARD — At the beginning of 2013 Oxnard witnessed the tragic and reoccurring flair up of deadly youth on youth (4 youth were killed by what was characterized by the community as Brown on Black violence). In the wake of…
Comité Cultural Mexicano will present the traditional costume contest / ‘Certamen Señorita Fiestas Patrias Traje Típico’ on Aug. 25 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Comité Cultural Mexicano will present the traditional costume contest (“Certamen Señorita Fiestas Patrias Traje Típico“) at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at Pacifica High School, 600 E. Gonzalez Road, Oxnard. Contestants this year include Daisy Ramires, representing Aguascalientes;…
Bilingual report: El Concilio to present civics course for U.S. citizenship
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services in Oxnard will present a Civics course: “United States History and Government,” to prepare students who are considering applying for U.S. citizenship. The course will also be for students who have already submitted a…
Teatro de las Américas inaugurates new theater to two plays starting Aug. 16
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas inaugurates its new theater in Oxnard with two short plays by Oscar Liera: “El gordo / The Big One” & “La pesadilla de una noche de verano / Midsummer’s Nightmare.” Teatro de las Américas will…
Comité Cultural Mexicano introduces Fiestas Patrias contestants. Announces scheduled events
Click on the image above to see a slideshow from the celebration. Hover over each image to see a description. The Comité Cultural Mexicano introduced the Fiestas Patrias 2013 contestants on July 26, 2013 at Casa Lopez Mexican Restaurant in…
Tickets still available for MICOP’s ‘Night in Oaxaca’ on Aug. 3
OXNARD — Tickets are still available for the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) annual “Night in Oaxaca — Education is Liberation” program which begins with registration at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way,…
Commentary: Oxnard honors those who seek peace, healing
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Following a police shooting earlier this year in La Colonia neighborhood of Oxnard, residents faced the situation with anger, fear and frustration. But group decided to take the situation and use it as one…