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Community Calendar Friday, February 21 Ventura County Astronomical Society meeting at Vista Elementary School. Dr. Marc Rayman gives the Power-Point presentation “To Boldly Go” an update on the exciting Dawn Mission; Nasa’s first spacecraft to use an Ion powered engine! Launched in 2007 Dawn rendezvoused with the asteroid Vesta in 2011 and is now en-route to the minor planet Ceres. As a bonus Dr Rayman will share photos he took of the Northern Lights in Fairbanks Alaska. The meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. This meeting is free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed. The school is located at 2175 Wisteria St, in Simi Valley. For more info or directions go to www.VCAS.org or call Starline at (805) 520-9666. Saturday, February 22 Oxnard High School to dedicate the Softball Field to Daisy Tatum. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.ouhsd.k12.ca.us. Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23 African American Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Join the Aquarium of the Pacific as it celebrates the rich diversity of African-American and African cultures. The festival will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The Aquarium of the Pacific is located at 100 Aquarium Way, in Long Beach. For more information, call (562) 590-3100 or visit www.aquariumofpacific.org. Saturday, February 22 through Sunday, March 2 “50-50” at the Elite Theatre. It is a story about friendship and it’s enduring nature. Show time is 2 p.m. on Saturdays and 7 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $20. The theatre is located at 2731 S. Victoria Ave., in Oxnard. For more information, call (805) 483-5118 or visit www.elitetheatre.org. Saturday, February 22 through Friday, March 14 “Iphigenia” at the Flying H Group Theatre Company. Show time is 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $18 for the general public and $15 for seniors ages 55 and over and students. The theatre is located at 6368 Bristol Road, in Ventura. For more information, call (805) 901-0005 or visit www.flyinghgroup.com. Sunday, February 23 Carter G. Woodson African American History Series, 2014 “Then and Now” Institutional Power: The National Action Network and Media Advocacy at the California African American Museum. This presentation will examine traditional civil rights organizations through the prism of social media as a tool for political engagement. Rev. K.W. Tulloss will discuss the National Action Network and its role in contemporary community activism. The event will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP preferred by calling (213) 744-2024. CAAM is located at 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037. For more information visit www.caamuseum.org. Wednesday, February 26 Longevity classes at Cabrillo Economic Development Corp, (CEDC) building, large conference room on the first floor-entrance by side door. These are absolutely free classes on Stress, Health and Longevity. Anyone can attend, public welcome-no reservation necessary. Classes will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CEDC is located at 702 County Square Drive, in Ventura. For more information, call Ron Cameron at (805) 389-1967, Eva Urias at (805) 487-2468, Tom Stoddart at (805) 701-9336, Sal Gonzales at (805) 407-1047, Bedford Pinkard at (805) 485-9566 or Mohammed Hasan at (805) 639-0307. Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2 The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society presents the 52nd Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Lapidary Show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The event will feature gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, silent auctions, kids’ activities, raffle prizes, and a country store. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free, parking is $5. The fairgrounds are located at 10 W. Harbor Blvd., in Ventura. For more information, call Krishna Juarez at (805) 323-6725 or visit www.vgms.org. Sunday, March 2 Holistic Healing Fair at Healing in America. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is FREE, with a donation based Gong meditation at 12:30 p.m. facilitated by local musician Alarra Saress. There will be free energy healing sessions offered. There will also be practitioners are offering 20 minute sessions for $20, some practitioners include: Sound Therapy, Intuitive Readings, Psychometry/tarot, Flower Essences, Multidimensional healing, Crystals for sale and much more. Healing in America is located at 107 W. Aliso St., in Ojai. Wednesday, March 12 “Women’s Leadership: How to Ask for - and Get - What You Want” webinar will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET. Asking for what you want is hard, actually getting it is even harder. The way to get what you need from people in your office, or outside vendors and customers is with effective negotiation skills. In this 60-minute program women will learn strategies they need move forward in the workplace, and in their careers. To register for this exciting event, call 1-800-830-0799 or visit http://www.MyWomensLeadershipTraining.com/3AP/0/2/pDT6X8c/p9NXZFVCi/ p0e/. Friday, March 14 Newport Jazz Festival at the Lobero Theatre, in Santa Barbara. Performing are Anat Cohen, Karrin Allyson, Randy Brecker, Mark Whitfield, Peter Martin, Clarence Penn and Ben Allison. For more information, call (805) 963-0761. Sunday, March 16 Come Fly with Me Grand Awards Banquet at Bethel A.M.E. Church. The event will be held from approximately 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The church, 855 South “F” St., in Oxnard. For more information, call Buddy Gibson, 2014 chairperson, at (805) 889-9345. Sunday, March 16 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at the Valley Performing Arts Center, in Northridge. For more information, call (818) 677-3000. Thursday, April 10 The Annual Ventura College Job Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our goal this year, as always, will be to introduce well prepared students and members of the community to employment possibilities. For more information, call (805) 289-6411 or (805) 289-6304. Ongoing Meetings BAPAC (Black American Political Assoc. of CA) meets on the second Thursday of each month at Oxnard Elementary School District Offices, 1051 S. A Street, in Oxnard, at 6:30 p.m. The Ventura County Chapter of the NAACP meets on the fourth Friday of every month at the Performing Arts Center. Meetings begin at 8 p.m. For more information call (805) 4850449.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2014
The Twentieth Century Onyx Club, Inc. Proudly presents Theme: “A Golden Celebration” You are cordially invited to our Fiftieth Annual Debutante Ball Saturday, February 22, 2014
At the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort Hotel 2101 Mandalay Beach Road, Oxnard, CA Guest Seating: 5:00 p.m.• Gala Reunion: 6:00 p.m. Debutante of 2014 Presentation: 6:30 p.m. (No seating during presentation) Dinner: 7:30 p.m. • It’s Coronation: 8:30 p.m. Dancing the Night Away ‘til Midnight Donation: $80.00 per person Payment thru PayPal is available Please visit our website: www.20th-centuryonyxclub.com Please Note: Formal Attire Dress Code Mandatory for Admittance (Women - Long Gowns) (Men - Tuxedos) No Children under 5 years old Anticipate a Facility Parking Fee For more information, call Ms. Julia Dixon at (805) 901-3639
Dom Kennedy at the Majestic Ventura Theater
Saturday, February 22 at 8 p.m. at 26 S. Chestnut St., in Ventura Who would have thought an ordinary kid from Leimert Park could capture the ears and collective attention of people all over the globe? Not many. But it’s happening right now. Some say Dom Kennedy is a product of his environment. Though partly true, it’d be more accurate to credit Dom’s success to a relentless work ethic and a coolestguy-in-the-room demeanor. His progression is the result of sleepless studio nights, early video shoots and everyday meetings with his family and firm, the OPM Company. With the streets and labels buzzing over his latest project The Yellow Album, Dom is exactly where he wants to be – for now. Tickets are $25. This is an all ages event. For more information, call (805) 653-0721 or visit www.venturatheater.net.
Pinkard Innovative Enterprises Sponsors
25th Annual Black College Tour April 12 - April 19, 2014
(Tentative list of colleges to be visited) Texas Southern University, Dillard University, Southern University, Grambling State University, Louisiana State University, Xavier University, Paul Quinn College, Southwestern Christian College, Prairie View A & M University and more!
Cost: $900
(Includes Air Fare, Lodging, Ground Transportation)
$200 Non-Refundable Deposit required by February 1, 2014
Tour allows young people an opportunity to make educated choices regarding the college that have offerings best suited for their needs. They will also learn how and why Black Colleges and Universities were started. The tour includes visits to historical sites within the states visited. Checks Payable To: PINKARD INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISE P. O. Box 52211 Oxnard, CA 93031 www.blackcollegetour-pie.com Black College Tours by PIE Call Dr. Irene Pinkard (805) 988-2426 or Mrs. Bobbie Richards at (805) 320-2871 for Details
Oxnard Fire News Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
God Our Father-Christ Our Redeemer-Man Our Brother
Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School Class: 9:00 a.m. Youth Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. Women’s Thursday Night Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. Helen Kelly Adult Day Care Center: Mon.-Wed. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
855 South “F” Street Oxnard, CA 93030 805-486-6477
Rev. Robert L. Cox, Pastor
Park Avenue Church of Christ Sunday Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Leander Jackson Minister
630 So. “A” Street Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 486-7667
Galatians 4:16 - Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
St. Paul AME Church Are you in a spiritual rut? What do you need to let go of? What do you need to move on to? Reverend Jeffery Clark PASTOR
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thursday Evening at 7:00 p.m.
502 Olive Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 962-1189
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City of Oxnard Fire Department Announces the First Woman to be Promoted Fire Captain
Oxnard, CA. - The City of Oxnard Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Engineer Melissa Stillwagon to the rank of Fire Captain, making her the first woman to attain that rank in the Oxnard Fire Department’s 115-year history. Engineer Stillwagon is an 11-year veteran of the Department and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from California State University Northridge. Melissa is a certified Hazardous Material Technician, a member of the Honor Guard, a Driver’s Training Instructor and a member of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team. Her assignments have included being a member of the Emergency Management Committee and the Emergency Medical System (EMS) Committee. In addition, she has served as the Public Education Specialist Fire Chief James Williams said, “I am very proud and pleased to be the Oxnard Fire Chief on this important historical occasion as Captain Stillwagon joins the ranks of the Department’s capable and competent corps of company officers who lead the teams that provide direct emergency and non-emergency services to Oxnard residents.” Captain Melissa Stillwagon and her husband are the proud parents of three children. For further information, please contact Battalion Chief Sergio Martinez at (805) 385-7720.
News from the D.A. District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced that Daniel Wildman, of Oxnard, was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for the September 27,2010, killing of Darren Ziegler at an automotive repair business in Thousand Oaks. On October 21, 2013, a jury found Wildman guilty of firstdegree murder, personally discharging a firearm causing the death of Mr. Ziegler, and that Wildman was a convicted felon at the time he possessed the firearm. Wildman is 49 years of age, and will be eligible for parole in the year 2061.
Get the Scoop on Crime! On February 13, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a burglary in progress in the 1100 block of Pisco Lane. A neighbor observed a suspect enter the rear yard of the residence and called the police. The suspect unsuccessfully attempted entry by prying windows and doors. Officers arrived, set a perimeter, and apprehended the suspect, Rigoverto Zamora (28 years), as he attempted to flee. If anyone has more information on this incident you are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers. org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.