{"id":26274,"date":"2015-12-10T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T17:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amigos805.com\/?p=26274"},"modified":"2015-12-11T13:01:38","modified_gmt":"2015-12-11T21:01:38","slug":"local-news-briefs-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amigos805.com\/local-news-briefs-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Local news briefs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>OXNARD<\/strong> \u2014 El Concilio Family Services is seeking nominations for 2016 Latino Leadership Awards. The deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15<\/p>\n<p>The 27th annual Latino Leadership Awards will recognize individuals and business partnerships that have made significant contributions to education or have demonstrated outstanding individual academic achievement.<\/p>\n<p>The event will be held May 6, 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elconciliofs.org\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.elconciliofs.org<\/a> for the nomination form. Email nominations to events@elconciliofs.org or send a FAX to 805-267-2288.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>OXNARD<\/strong> \u2014 El Centrito Family Learning Centers has announced it has been selected to receive up to three full-time AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) members whose efforts will strengthen service delivery and sustainability within El Centrito\u2019s pioneering After School & Summer STEAM (Science, Technology,Engineering, Art & Math) Academy.<\/p>\n<p>El Centrito is currently recruiting motivated individuals to serve a one-year term as VISTA members in this project. VISTA members will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their community, while developing rigorous professional skills; with guidance and mentorship from El Centrito\u2019s leadership team, VISTA members will develop skills in curriculum development, fund development and grant writing, or community relations and volunteer management.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of VISTA is to support efforts that build sustainable community capacity and alleviate cycles of poverty, and the hands-on learning opportunities offered by El Centrito\u2019s STEAM Academy are essential to that goal.<\/p>\n<p>El Centrito\u2019s STEAM Academy, which serves predominantly English Language Learner students, provides comprehensive support to both students and their parents in order to boost academic achievement and propel a trajectory towards higher education, a fulfilling career, and a path out of poverty. El Centrito\u2019s STEAM Academy participants gain confidence and 21st Century skills that strengthen their long-term employability, which strengthens local workforce development and supports their path out of poverty.<\/p>\n<p>El Centrito\u2019s Executive Director, Joseph Casta\u00f1eda Carrera said, \u201cWe are thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with the AmeriCorps VISTA program. The skills and energy that VISTA members will bring to the STEAM Academy will be a boon to the program and will support El Centrito to advance its mission, \u2018to create a multicultural community of excellence by inspiring children, youth and families of Ventura County to learn, lead and reach their greatest potential.\u2019 \u201d<\/p>\n<p>For those interested in investigating the benefits of the program or applying to become an AmeriCorps VISTA member with El Centrito Family Learning Centers, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elcentrito.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.elcentrito.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact executive director Joseph Casta\u00f1eda Carrera, <a href=\"mailto:jcastaneda@elcentrito.org\" target=\"_blank\">jcastaneda@elcentrito.org<\/a> or 805-483-8685.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>OXNARD<\/strong> \u2014 Teatro de las Am\u00e9ricas has announced the casting of the play \u201cLocuras en Wichita \/ Wild in Wichita\u201d by Lina Gallegos, to be directed by Denise Blasor.<\/p>\n<p>The play will be staged at Oxnard College\u2019s Black Box and run from Feb. 19 through March 12.<\/p>\n<p>Teatro is looking for two of the following actors, the English speaking Lillian and Raul.<\/p>\n<p>These two actors will speak in Spanish:<\/p>\n<p>Make an appointment for the casting available beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Come with a prepared monologue.<\/p>\n<p>To make an appointment contact Margaret Cortese at <a href=\"mailto:mcortese83@gmail\" target=\"_blank\">mcortese83@gmail<\/a> or leave a text message at 805-231-0127.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>VENTURA COUNTY<\/strong> \u2014 Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will conduct its annual toy distribution at its clinics its pediatric patients from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at 200 S. Wells Road, Suite 100, Ventura; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at 355 Central Ave. Fillmore; from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 at 1000 Newbury Park Road, Suite 150, Newbury Park; from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 221 E Ventura Blvd, No. 126, Oxnard; from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 1200 Maricopa Highway, Ojai; from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 at 4279 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark; from 2 to 5 p.m. 405 W. Clara St., Oxnard; from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at 1200 N. Ventura Road, Suite E, Oxnard; from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21 at 4370 Eve Road, Simi Valley; from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21 at 1424 Madera Road, Simi Valley; from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 650 Meta St., Oxnard; and from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 4400 Olds Road, Oxnard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis event can be especially meaningful for patients because for many of them, the toy they receive from Clinicas is the only toy they will receive this holiday season,\u201d event organizers reported in a media release. \u201cThe Clinicas Toy Giveaway offers staff an opportunity to not only thank their patients, but also meet with the families and community members Clinicas serves. All Clinicas patients, ages 2-10 years, who have attended an appointment at Clincas within the past year are eligible. Patients can receive a voucher from their health center to attend the event. Santa Claus will be distributing the free toys, so bring your camera.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Call 805-647-6353 for more information.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>CAMARILLO<\/strong> \u2014 Zindagi Games Inc., a Camarillo-based video gaming company, has challenged three local charities, FOOD Share, Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo and RAIN Transitional Living Center, to collectively raise $50,000 before Dec. 31 as part of its 2015 Zindagi $100,000 Challenge. In addition, Zindagi is encouraging other businesses to join the challenge in an effort to rally Ventura County employers and their employees to \u201cgive where they live.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Umrao Mayer and George Simmons, the principals of Zindagi Games, have agreed to match dollar for dollar raised\u2014up to $50,000\u2014by the three Ventura County nonprofits between now and the end of December. Zindagi has historically supported each charity individually, but chose to collaborate with the three agencies for the first time last year in an effort to make a bigger impact and achieve greater results.<\/p>\n<p>Zindagi\u2019s hope is that its annual donation challenge will encourage other corporations to support local non-profits and ultimately, create a year-round cycle of generosity and giving.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are so grateful for Zindagi\u2019s continuous support and their philanthropic leadership,\u201d said Bonnie Atmore, FOOD Share president and CEO. \u201cWe invite all Ventura County residents and businesses to be a part of the Zindagi $100,000 Challenge and know that by working together, we can make our community a better place to live.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Donations to these charities for the Zindagi $100,000 Challenge can be made at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodshare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.foodshare.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>SANTA BARBARA<\/strong> \u2014 Peoples\u2019 Self-Help Housing (PSHH) celebrated its 45th Anniversary at the affordable housing provider\u2019s Central Coast Taste of Hope dinner and auction gala on Nov. 13, garnering more than $106,000 in sponsorships, plus $30,000 that was raised that evening.<\/p>\n<p>Businessman and reality television personality Andrew Firestone emceed the event at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, celebrating PSHH\u2019s sapphire and gemstone anniversary. The Taste of Hope served as a thank you to the supporters who helped PSHH grow from a small community initiative in San Luis Obispo to an award-winning nonprofit and the largest affordable housing developer on the Central Coast. Peoples\u2019 Self-Help Housing has developed more than 1,600 affordable rental units housing more than 5,000 low-income residents. PSHH has also assisted nearly 1,200 low-income self-help home builders build and own their own first home.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>SANTA BARBARA<\/strong> \u2014 Santa Barbara City College ranks 6th among the 113 community colleges in the state for students who transferred to a University of California campus in fall semester 2014, according to transfer data recently released by the UC Information System. A total of 569 SBCC students transferred to UC campuses with UCSB the top choice with 285 enrollees.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSBCC\u2019s transfer program with the UC system, especially with UCSB, is a long-standing and robust one,\u201d said SBCC President Lori Gaskin. She applauds the recent University of California System announcement to extend the deadline for students to file transfer applications to UC campuses for fall 2016 to January 4. \u201cWe wholeheartedly support UC\u2019s commitment to admit more community college transfer students,\u201d Gaskin said. \u201cTransfer to a four-year college or university or completion of a two-year degree\/certificate completion are our top priorities for our students.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Among its programs, SBCC\u2019s Transfer Center offers the Transfer Academy which helps students meet the requirements to be guaranteed admission to four-year colleges or universities. The college has articulation agreements with over 70 four-year institutions, including all 10 UC campuses. The center also administers the Transfer Achievement Program, which supports underrepresented and first-generation-to- college students in preparing to transfer to a four-year college or university.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>CAMARILLO<\/strong> \u2014 CSU Channel Islands Vice President for Student Affairs, Wm. Gregory Sawyer, Ph.D., has been honored by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, named Sawyer one of 14 \u201cPillars of the Profession\u201d for 2016. NASPA is the leading association for student affairs professionals in higher education. Each year, NASPA selects a \u201cclass\u201d of student affairs professionals from across the U.S. who have distinguished themselves in their careers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreg is a visionary, who works well with people across campus. He is a solid and inspirational leader and a go-getter,\u201d said former CI faculty member Ching-Hua Wang, now Dean of the School of Health and Natural Sciences at the Dominican University of California. \u201cThroughout his career, he has mentored numerous students and colleagues and many of them have become outstanding leaders themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OXNARD \u2014 El Concilio Family Services is seeking nominations for 2016 Latino Leadership Awards. 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