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The British Invasion had its major groups: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Dave Clark Five, but in addition, there was a whirlwind of smaller groups and soloists that helped make the invasion complete. Artists like the Searchers, Peter & Gordon, and Billy J. Kramer only had a few hits, but the many so-called “One Hit Wonders” combined, like a small army, came to dominate the best selling record charts during the 1960s. Cary Ginell is a Grammy-nominated writer and author of 12 books on American music. After a 30-year career in radio, he has spent the last 20 years as a public speaker, talking about music in classrooms, at conferences, and on cruise ships. Cary brings a lifelong passion for the recording industry to his work and is one of the world’s foremost authorities on his specialty, western swing. Cary previously served as President of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections, an international organization of music scholars and world-renowned institutions. He holds a master’s degree in Folklore from UCLA and a bachelor’s in Radio/TV/Film from Cal State University Northridge. Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older. All are welcome to this one-time lecture.

Join this examination of the relationships that developed between Rembrandt and the Jews of Amsterdam including the myths that have encircled the Jewish community’s prominence in his paintings. We will look closely at the Biblical paintings while investigating Rembrandt’s use of his Sephardic and Ashkenazic neighbors as models, as he articulates the passages of the Hebrew Bible into the art - focusing upon the rich integration of the Jewish and Christian religions with the visual arts. Christine Maasdam holds a Master in Humanities and a B.A. in Cultural Geography. Her art studies include The Courtauld Institute of Art in London, The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center in D.C. and Post Graduate studies in Antiquities Trafficking and Art Crime at the University of Glasgow. She is a graduate of the Art Crime Investigation Seminar led by Robert Wittman, founder of the FBI's National Art Crime Team. Christine is a member of the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection and holds a certificate from Trident Manor on Protection of Cultural Venues. Christine received Sotheby’s certification on Determining Value: An Appraiser’s Perspective. She has spent over a decade as a LACMA docent and is an active volunteer at the City of David archaeological dig in Israel. Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older. All are welcome to this one-time lecture.

In 1521, Hernan Cortes stepped into Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capitol, conquering an empire of millions with an invading force of 630 men. It was a surprising, almost inconceivable accomplishment yielding wealth beyond imagination, as Tenochtitlan was built on a lake with towering temples, flourishing economy and floating gardens.

Sustained by a religion and polity feeding on vassel states for tribute and human sacrifice (up to 80,000 in one year alone), it was according to eye-witness Spanish accounts, as magnificent, more populous and well-ordered than the greatest cities of Europe.

Controversy rages over the character and consequences of the conquista: at one extreme is a tale of courage, daring and heroism in the name of Christian civilization; at the other, a tale of ruthless, cruel exploitation. To form your own opinion, we will explore what happened, how it happened and what consequences followed. Dr. Herbert Gooch is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at California Lutheran University. He formerly served as Director of the Masters in Public Policy and Administration program and Assistant Provost for Graduate Studies at Cal Lutheran. A graduate of U.C. Berkeley in History, he holds a M.B.A in Management and both masters and doctoral degrees in Political Science from U.C.L.A. He has written extensively and is a frequent commentator on political affairs locally and statewide. He has been at Cal Lutheran since 1987 and lives in Newbury Park with his wife. His interests include politics, film and travel. Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older. All are welcome to this one-time lecture. There are additional requirements for attending in person.

Professional communicators want to reach as wide an audience as possible, but sometimes inadvertently say or write something that derails the message. No question that it can be difficult to navigate personal and social rules, guidelines, and preferences, which seem to evolve at an ever-increasing rate. But it’s not impossible.

Join AWC-SB on Wednesday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. on Zoom, to hear from educators and diversity advocates Cheri Gurse and Anita Perez Ferguson, who will discuss best practices and ways to evaluate and elevate our language. About the presenting speakers: Cheri Gurse, PhD in Human Development, is an educator, activist, and mentor with more than 30 years professional experience in university classrooms, nonprofit organizations, and community spaces. She is an expert small-group facilitator specializing in building trust across differences; diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice facilitation; and advocacy for individuals who have experienced gender-based harm. Anita Perez Ferguson, Ph.D., is a cross-cultural educator and consultant. Her work in advocacy and promotion of under-represented communities earned her the 2014 Lacayo Lifetime Achievement Award from the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute. She is an Advisor and Former Chair for the InterAmerican Foundation and a Visiting Lecturer for the Council for Independent Colleges. Member Spotlight: Justine Sutton graduated from UCSB in 1988 and has adopted Santa Barbara as her hometown. A freelance journalist since her 1991 editorial internship at the SB Independent, she has written for a variety of local media outlets since then, including the News-Press, Independent, Noozhawk, Montecito Magazine, Seasons Magazine, Cannabis by the Sea, and the new UCSB alumni magazine. In addition, she writes fiction and memoir and is working on her first novel.

The meeting will be held via Zoom. There is no charge for AWC-SB members; there is a $10 charge for nonmembers. To register, visit https://awcsb.org/inclusive-communication/. AWC-SB Member Bonus: Receive a Local Media Contact List with details on how to submit your freelance pitches or nonprofit news.

Not an AWC-SB Member? Join now and save $50. Our AWC Membership Drive runs through the end of October. For more information and assistance, contact Carolyn Jabs, membership chair at membership@awcsb.org.

America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College turns wildly spooktacular on Oct. 30 and 31 for “Boo at the Zoo,” the annual Halloween-themed event that features animal shows, costume parades, prizes and treats for kids. For the family-fun event, the Zoo will be draped in decorations, and people of all ages can closely view the more than 100 animals cared for at the Zoo. Each child wearing a costume will receive a zoo-themed bingo card upon entry. Each square of the card represents a trick-or-treat station where the child can receive candy or a treat. “Our guests look forward to our family-friendly Halloween event each year, and we have the best one around!” said Zoo Operations Assistant Kris Romero. “We have more and more local families discovering this gem of a Zoo in their own backyard, and we have new animals and new animal habitats for the community to discover.” New this year, families will be introduced to Kylo the skunk and Chloe and Bubba the baboons. Animal shows start at noon and 2:30 p.m., and animal demonstrations will be throughout the day at the Zoo, located on the Moorpark College campus, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. “Boo at the Zoo” attendees must follow COVID-19 safety protocols, and social distancing guidelines will be enforced. America’s Teaching Zoo is the only zoo in Ventura County and is the home of the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program, which started in 1971. The program offers preparation for those interested in entering the expanding animal care industry. The students study zoo keeping, basic medical care, wildlife education and training using positive reinforcement methods. For additional information, call Mara Rodriguez at (805) 378-1441. Follow the Zoo on Instagram at @americasteachingzoo.

Halloween in the Park Sunday, October 31, 5-8pm Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA 93010 FREE family fun event! Trick-or-Treat Village, Costume Contest, Pumpkin Painting, Lawn Games, Food Trucks, Jolly Jumps www.pvrpd.org/halloween-in-the-park 805-482-1996

Bernard-Henri Lévy, one of the West’s most important public intellectuals returns to Wilshire Boulevard Temple to discuss the most urgent humanitarian crises around the globe and the subject of his new book, The Will to See, in conversation with author and journalist Tom Teicholz. Over the past fifty years, philosopher, filmmaker, activist, and the author Bernard-Henri Lévy has reported extensively on human rights abuses around the world. In 2020, Monsieur Lévy, traveled and reported from eight international hotspots – in Nigeria; Syrian and Iraqi Kurdistan; Ukraine; Somalia; Bangladesh; Lesbos, Greece; Libya; and Afghanistan – that have escaped global attention or active response.

Not sure if you’re ready yet to hit the road because of COVID-19? Go on a virtual tour of California’s Highway 1 where it hugs the ocean from Santa Monica to Fort Bragg.

Through photos, video and stories, discover the wonders and history of places including Santa Barbara, Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, and Mendocino. We virtually explore beaches, ride giant Clydesdale horses, and step into the past to behold the moss-covered stumps of redwood behemoths felled 150 years ago. We even stop at a historic resort or two to admire the cuisine and the view. Sharon Boorstin is a contributing writer for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in lifestyle, food and travel. In 2019 she won Visit California’s Eureka Award for Best Newspaper Travel Article. In the 1970s and ‘80s Sharon was the Restaurant Critic of the (late) Los Angeles Herald-Examiner, and in the ‘90s she edited the annual Gayot Guidebooks for Los Angeles and other cities. She also wrote for magazines including Bon Appetit, Smithsonian and Town & Country Travel. With her husband Paul, she wrote dozens of screenplays for feature films and television including Angel of Death (ABC) starring Jane Seymour. Her memoir/cookbook, Let Us Eat Cake: Adventures in Food and Friendship (Harper-Collins 2002), was a selection of the Pulpwood Queens Book Club. Raised in Seattle, Washington, Sharon moved to Los Angeles in 1966 after earning a California Lifetime Teaching credential at U.C. Berkeley. She taught high-school History, English and Social Studies in L.A. for 11 years. Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older. All are welcome to this one-time lecture.

The craze for skiffle music in Britain lasted for only two years, from 1956 to 1958, but this invigorating blend of American folk, jazz, and blues, which grew out of the traditional jazz revival in England, set the stage for the British Invasion of the 1960s.

The Bee Gees was a family band that started even before its three members became teenagers. Their extraordinary talent and ability to change their sound with the times helped make them one of the longest surviving groups of the rock era. Cary Ginell is a Grammy-nominated writer and author of 12 books on American music. After a 30-year career in radio, he has spent the last 20 years as a public speaker, talking about music in classrooms, at conferences, and on cruise ships. Cary brings a lifelong passion for the recording industry to his work and is one of the world’s foremost authorities on his specialty, western swing. Cary previously served as President of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections, an international organization of music scholars and world-renowned institutions. He holds a master’s degree in Folklore from UCLA and a bachelor’s in Radio/TV/Film from Cal State University Northridge. Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older. All are welcome to this one-time lecture.

"Community All-Stars" theme Saturday, December 11 Parade starts 10am BANDS ★ FLOATS ★ AUTOS ★ HORSES ★ SANTA CLAUS Santa’s Village, 9am-2pm Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo HOLIDAY SHOPPING ★ FOOD TRUCKS ★ MUSIC ★ VISIT SANTA www.pvrpd.org/christmas-parade