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Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of 'Enrique’s Journey' to speak July 1 at CLU

Sonia Nazario, author of “Enrique’s Journey: The Story of a Boy’s Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with his Mother,” will speak at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 1 in Overton Hall at California Lutheran University.

A 2006 national bestseller, that won two book awards, chronicled a Honduran boy’s struggle to find his mother in the United States. The book is based on her 2003 newspaper story, which won more than a dozen awards including the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for feature writing, the George Polk Award for International Reporting and the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award Grand Prize. The book is required reading for incoming freshmen at dozens of colleges and high schools across the country.

Nazario has spent 20 years reporting and writing about social issues, most recently as a projects reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Her stories have tackled some of the country’s most difficult problems. She was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1998 for a series on children of drug-addicted parents and she won a George Polk Award for Local Reporting in 1994 for a series about hunger among California schoolchildren.

The writer, who grew up in Kansas and in Argentina, has written extensively from Latin America and about Latinos in the United States. Hispanic Business Magazine has named Nazario among the most influential Latinos, and Hispanic Magazine has designated her a “trendsetter.”

The CLU California Reading and Literature Project is presenting the free lecture and book signing. RSVP by Friday, June 25, to the School of Education at 805.493.3705.

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Los Empresarios to hold anniversary celebration on June 29

The Los Empresarios chapter of BNI (Business Network International) invites you to attend a networking mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 29 at The Palms, 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Suite 220, Oxnard.

Augustin Bravo of The Artist Cantine will be co-hosting "The Art of Networking" with Shawn and Linda McCarthy (executive directors of BNI of Ventura County), who will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary in business! This mixer is open to everyone and it's FREE! There will be plenty of food (catered by Casa Lopez), lots of networking, and a whole lot of door prizes! BNI is the world's (and county's) largest business referral organization, and specializies in word-of-mouth marketing, coaching people how to network like a pro, and helping them create referrals for life.

Founded in 1985 by Ivan Misner, it is based on the philosophy of "Givers Gain". There are currently over 5,700 BNI chapters in 43 countries around the world. Los Empresarios is one of 28 chapters of BNI in Ventura County and meets every Wednesday at Casa Lopez in Oxnard. Visitors are always welcome. They are led by Pablo Ortiz of Gold Coast Broadcasting (President), Miguel Noriega of Edward Jones (Vice- president), and Karen Revay of Mary Kay (Secretary/Treasurer). Their Area Director is Mark Dominguez.

For more information about BNI in Ventura County, please call 805.850.0157, or check out www.bni-vc.com

 

Farm Worker Health Fair set for June 27

The 3rd annual Farm Worker Health Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 27 at Veteran's Memorial Park at 10th and Ventura Street in Santa Paula.

Blood pressure screenings, body mass index, vision exams, diabetes screenings, dental exams, live music, raffles & prizes will be offered. Hosted by Clinicas del Camino Real. For more information, call 805.647.6322 or visit www.clinicas.org

 

Little Joe & La Familia comes to Casa Lopez on June 25

Three time Grammy Award winner Little Joe & La Familia will perform on June 25 at Casa Lopez Banquet Hall and Mexican Restaurant in Oxnard. Also performing will be Hermanos Herrera, in an event that features a dinner and a dance.

Tickets are $50 per person. For more information, call 805.240.9730.

 

Angel Lebron to perform June 25 at El Porton in Oxnard

Angel Lebron will perform Friday, June 25 at El Porton, 529 So. A St., Oxnard.

Salsa lessons will be presented by Chuy Rumbabuena afrom 8 to 9:30 p.m., with a dance performance starting at midnight. Music will be presented by DJ Carlos.

For more information, call 805.479.9281 or visit www.805djcarlos.com

 

United Way launching 'Stuff the Bus' campaign
as part of its Day of Action event

As part of its "Day of Action" annual campaign, the United Way of Ventura County will hold its “Stuff the Bus” from June 21 through June 30 in Ventura County.

This year, United Way is asking people to donate new school supplies to benefit children who are homeless, living in shelters or foster care.

The school supplies will go inside backpacks to be given to these children through United Way’s partnership with School on Wheels—a nonprofit that provides one-on-one tutoring and mentoring for homeless children as well as providing students with backpacks, school supplies, and uniforms. Simply stop by any library during that period and look for the yellow ‘stuff the bus’ bin to place the donated school supplies inside.

The school supplies needed are: Pencils, pens, notebook paper, rulers, calculators, erasers, etc. A complete list of acceptable items wanted for donation is available on the United Way website at www.vcunitedway.org

 

Gold Coast Collaborative hosting
media education program on June 16

The Gold Coast Collaborative will be offering a free Message and Media Training to support the Gold Coast Region's "ReThink Your Drink Campaign Launch"! Training will be conduct by Brown Miller Communications, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 at the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District, 260 N. San Antonio Road, Wisteria Room, Santa Barbara.

Space is limited! RSVP By June 11 to JoAnn Torres at 805.677.5267 or joann.torres@ventura.org

 

Free health fair for men and families set for June 13 in Santa Paula

A free health fair for men and their families will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13 at Casa del Mexicano, 218 S. 11th St., Santa Paula.

The event includes free H1N1 vaccines for the first 100 people, prostate screenings (call Claudia at 805.525.3310 for appointments) and free or low cost mammograms (call Claudia at 805.525.3310 for appointments). For more information, call Maria Ryan at 805.525.3310 or send an e-mail to maria.ryan@sbcglobal.net

 

Tri-lingual Senior Summit set for June 12

Ventura County Fifth District Supervisor John Zaragoza and the Congress of California Seniors invite the public to the inaugural Senior Summit, which begins with registration at 8 a.m. at Oxnard College.

The event is intended to provide useful information and resources for Oxnard area seniors, as well as family members who may be taking care of or assisting their elderly parents. This is a bilingual event, with Spanish translators working throughout the day, organizers reported in a media release.

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Artist Cantine presenting Mayan exhibition on June 12

The Artist Cantine will present “Dream Finders,” The Hispanic American Arts & Crafts Foundation, on June 12 at The Palms, 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Suite 220, Oxnard. The event features costumes of Mayan women from Guatemala.

For the start time and more information, call Agustin Bravo at 818.270.8331 or 805.988.3768, or send an e-mail to bravo_artistcantine@yahoo.com or visit www.theartistcantine.com
 

Heritage Square prepares for summer concerts starting June 11

Nuestro’s Latin jazz (June 11), Tony Ybarra’s Flamenco Latino (June 25), Spice’s R&B Latin and smooth jazz (July 2) and the Chico band’s salsa and swing (July 23) are some of the acts scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays at the Heritage Square Summer Concert Series, June 11 through Aug. 13 in downtown Oxnard.

Other acts include House Arrest (June 18), a “1969” Woodstock Tribute (July 9), Acadiana with Teresa Russell (July 16), Myst (July 30) and Cuppa Joe (Aug. 6), with Soul City Survivors tentatively set for Aug. 13. Tickets are $5 for general admission plaza seats, $40 to $60 for table seating, with seating for six.

For more information, call 805.483.7960 or visit www.heritagesquareoxnard.com


File photo of Spice, at right, by Carlos J. Licea/Amigos805.com

 

CAUSE presenting 'Green Summit' on June 11 at Ventura College

The Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy will present the “Central Coast Green Economy Summit” from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ventura College Campus Center and Cafeteria, Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura.

The keynote panel includes State Sen. Fran Pavley, author of AB 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act; author Kimberly Kielback; Yvonne Yen Liu of the Applied Research Center and Vivian Change of Green for All. Tickets are $30.

For more information, call 805.658.0810 ext. 203 or visit www.venturacollege.edu or www.coastalalliance.com
 

Latino studies in higher education discussion set for June 11 at Cal Poly SLO

The Chicano Latino Faculty Staff Association presents "Moving Beyond Borders — Julian Samora and the Establishment of Latino Studies," at 5 p.m. Friday, June 11 at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Building 02, Room 113.

The program will be presented by Alberto Pulido, visiting professor of the Department of Ethnic Studies.

Samora was the first Mexican American sociologist in the United States and the founding father of the discipline of Latino studies.

For more information, call 805.756.7492.

 

Tequila Tasting at Tower Club on June 10

The Topa Tower Club in Oxnard will present a Tequila Tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 10. There will be a special presentation by Tequila Alquimia founder and president Dr. Adolfo Murillo.

The event, $21.95, also features carnitas of Bershire pork, smoked chicken quesdillas, grilled salmon in a poblano chili cream and other items on the menu. The dress code is business casual.

For reservations, call Vince Pillard at 805.983.7777, ext. 239.

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Edward Jones hosting Social Security/Finance seminar June 9

Miguel A Noriega, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Oxnard, is hosting a “Social Security and Finance” seminar, an event for investors that mixes an educational investment seminar with a Social Security presentation, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 9 at the Oxnard Public Library. Noriega will be joined by Mary Ann Foushee from the Social Security Administration for the Social Security presentation. Noriega will also discuss retirement planning. Seating is limited. Call 805.981.0518.

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Artist Cantine to host 'Bohemian Nights' on June 5

The Artist Cantine will present “Bohemian Nights” at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 5 at The Palms, 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Suite 220, Oxnard.

For the start time and more information, call Agustin Bravo at 818.270.8331 or 805.988.3768, or send an e-mail to bravo_artistcantine@yahoo.com or visit www.theartistcantine.com
 

Enrique Bunbury to perform June 3 at Ventura Theatre

Spanish singer-songwriter Enrique Bunbury will appear in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 3 at The Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 So. Chestnut St., Ventura. Tickets are $35 or $50.

For more information, call 805.653.0721 or visit www.venturatheater.net
 

Herencia y Cultura holding ribbon-cutting ceremony June 2
for its inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month celebration


A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Herencia y Cultural, the inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 2010, will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 2 at Casa Lopez Mexican Restaurant & Banquet Hall, 325 So. A St., Oxnard.

Scheduled guests include Oxnard Mayor Tom Holden, Oxnard Chief of Police John Crombach, Mexican Consul Rogelio Flores, former World Cup soccer player/coach Steve Sampson, with the presentation of the official 'Padrinos," Fifth District Supervisor John Zaragoza and his wife, Mary Ellen Zaragoza.

Herencia y Cultura is a nonprofit organization striving to foster and promote cultural awareness and respect, not only in our community, but in the world, the group reported in a media release.

For more information, contact Angelica Magaña at 805.407.4164 orangelica61908@verizon.net or herenciaycultural@verizon.net
 

Líderes Campesinas celebrating
one-year anniversary of its Oxnard office on June 2


Líderes Campesinas will celebrate its first year in Oxnard with an open house party from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 2 at 761 So. C St., Oxnard.

For more information, call 805.486.7776 or visit www.liderescampesinas.org
 

 

Bilingual poll workers subject of upcoming LULAC meeting

Danny Chavez, bilingual program supervisor for the Ventura County Elections Division, will talk about the bilingual registration program at the next League of United Latin American Citizens District 17 meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at Clinicas del Camino Real, 200 So. Wells Road, Saticoy. The division is seeking volunteer bilingual election officers for the June 8 election. For information on the program, call Chavez at 805.654.2745. For information on LULAC meetings, call Gil Guevara at 805.231.6581 or e-mail to gilbertguevara2@verizon.net

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