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Skyrie is an electrifying contemporary Celtic music trio renowned for their dynamic performances and innovative sound. Their music blends traditional Scottish and Irish tunes, poignant original songs, tunes and soundscapes with modern influences from rock to funk.

Get ready to stomp, sway, and straight-up revel—Skyrie is jetting in from the wilds of Fife with a turbo-charged blend of Scottish-Irish tradition and modern edge. Think blazing fiddle reels that crash head-first into funk-rock grooves, haunting pipes that melt into lush vocal harmonies, and foot-stomping ceilidh sets where the band actually jumps offstage to call the dances themselves. Between them, Lesley Thompson Smith, James “Jimmy” Anderson, and Christopher Martin Smith have traded licks with legends like Dougie MacLean, Shirley Manson (Garbage), Big Country, and Kathy Mattea—lighting up everything from Glasgow’s iconic Celtic Connections to a New Year’s Hooley that had the entire city of Dundee twirling in the street. Fresh off their 2024 U.S. debut and armed with their acclaimed new album Hunger Road—dubbed “essential listening” by New Celtic Music Magazine—Skyrie is ready to turn our house into a Highlands-meets-Ventura dance party. Bring your dancing shoes, your inner Celt, and a thirst for fearless musical adventure—because when Skyrie fires up, the only direction is up and the only rule is move.

Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is hosting its first Summer Celebration fundraiser Saturday, August 16, to celebrate farming, food and community, and to raise funds for SEEAG’s cost-free education programs. The event will also raise funds for SEEAG’s newly proposed 2.5-acre educational farm campus on underutilized Ventura County land in partnership with the Ventura County Probation Agency.

The Celebration will be at the Ventura County Agricultural Museum in Santa Paula. It highlights the flavors of summer with brunch stations, appetizers, and locally crafted beverages curated by Seasons Catering—featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients from SEEAG’s farm partners and artisanal products from Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Attendees can learn about SEEAG's programs, be the first to view its vision for its new farm campus, explore the museum's current exhibition, enjoy live music, and participate in a live auction.

SEEAG’s programs, including Ventura and Santa Barbara County Farm Days, reach more than 15,000 students and community members annually, working to create deeper understanding and appreciation of local food production. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for youth. Attendees can also purchase a $50 Flower Bar ticket to create their own fresh-cut floral bouquet sponsored by Pyramid Flowers.

Tickets and more information are at https://www.seeag.org/summer-celebration.

Join Our Monthly Sewing & Mending Club!

Discover the joy of creating and repairing with our welcoming community at the Explore Ecology Makerspace. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just beginning your sewing journey, our monthly club is the perfect place to bring your projects to life.

Every month, we invite you to drop in with your sewing ideas, projects, or mending needs. Our Makerspace is equipped with nine sewing machines and a wide array of materials to fuel your creativity. Plus, our knowledgeable staff is always on hand to offer guidance, tips, and tricks to help you bring your vision to reality.

From crafting personalized garments to reviving old favorites through expert mending techniques, there's no limit to what you can achieve with our supportive community by your side.

Join us for a night of creativity, camaraderie, and crafting excellence. Your next sewing adventure awaits at the Explore Ecology Makerspace. See you there!

Join Our Monthly Crochet and Knitting Circle!

Yarn Buddies is a welcoming crochet and knitting circle held at the Explore Ecology Makerspace! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just beginning your fiber arts journey, our monthly club is the perfect space to bring your projects to life.

We invite you to drop in with your most recent project and fiber arts questions every month. Our knowledgeable staff will be there to offer any tips and tricks to help bring your project to life. The Makerspace will provide crochet hooks, knitting needles, stitch counters, and yarn that participants can borrow and even leave with their ball of yarn each month.

Join us for a night of creativity, camaraderie, and crafting excellence. Your next sewing adventure awaits at the Explore Ecology Makerspace. See you there!

Create your own shimmering masterpiece at our Sea Glass Mosaic Workshop on Wednesday, July 16th! Using reclaimed sea glass and other repurposed materials, you'll design a unique piece of ocean-inspired art. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. Cost is $25 per participant.

Learn the art of embroidery in this beginner-friendly workshop focused on creativity and sustainability! Using reclaimed fabric and secondhand embroidery thread, we’ll show you how to transform simple materials into a beautiful, textured piece of art. Whether you're new to stitching or looking to refresh your skills, this hands-on session will guide you through the basics while encouraging experimentation and personal style. All materials provided.

The wait is over! Disney’s FROZEN is coming to the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks, July 11–20, for just two magical weekends.

Don’t get left out in the cold—secure the coolest seats of the summer before they melt away!

Up next in the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History’s Talk & Talkback Speaker Series will be Jim Campos’s talk about the art of citrus crate labels. Campos, Carpinteria historian, educator, and former editor of the Citrus Label Society’s bi-monthly newsletter, The Citrus Peal, will provide a historical overview of citrus crate labels related to Carpinteria and Santa Barbara between 1885 and 1955. This illustrated history of one of Carpinteria's most historically important industries will include many rarely seen labels, as well as details of the varying types and styles of labels from decades past.

The 2025 Talk & Talkback Speaker Series is hosted by the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History. The Art of the Citrus Crate Label will be held on Thursday, July 10th from 5 p. m. to 6 p.m. at the museum, 956 Maple Ave. in downtown Carpinteria. The talk is free for members of the museum and $10 per person for visitors.

"This talk is a special opportunity to learn from one of the leading scholars on and collectors of citrus crate labels," said Jayme Yahr, the museum's director. "Not only are the labels vibrant and informative from a citrus industry standpoint, but they are also an important aspect of local history.” For more information on the Talk & Talkback Speaker Series, volunteering at the museum, or other questions, call (805) 684-3112, email info@carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, or visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.

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Las fechas de la capacitación son:
Jueves 24 de julio, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Viernes 25 de julio, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Sábado 26 de julio, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Rev. Benjamin Thomas, Pastor of Bethel AME Church in Oxnard, will discuss the ways that the African American experience has differentiated Black Christianity from other branches of Christianity in America.
This event is sponsored by the Ventura County Interfaith Community in the interest of celebrating Diversity and enhancing our appreciation our fellow human beings through knowledge and understanding.