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With 7 studio albums, 3 more with various artists, 1 as a duo and 6 independently, C-KAN has built one of the most solid careers in the Spanish-language rap scene in Latin America. José Luis Maldonado better known as C-KAN was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1987. After the death of his father, when he was 12 years old, he grew up in a strong social environment surrounded by violence and crime, but always under the tutelage of his grandmother who continued to raise this young man.

Southeast Ventura County YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active during the summer. The YMCA’s Healthy Kids’ Day, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families, will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will feature crafts, face painting, inflatables, a poster contest, games, enrichment classes and a fun slime-the-Y-teacher activity. Healthy Kids’ Day will be held at the Yarrow Family YMCA in Westlake Village on Saturday, April 30 and at the Simi Valley Family YMCA on Saturday, May 7. Healthy Kids Day, is celebrated at over 1,200 Ys across the country by more than one million participants. This is the first in-person Healthy Kids Day since 2019. As spring turns to summer, its goal is to get more kids moving and learning and create healthy habits that will continue all summer long. “Kids are constantly learning and developing, not just while they're in school. Healthy Kids’ Day is a great opportunity to educate families and motivate kids to stay active in mind, body and spirit throughout the summer,” says Ronnie Stone, YMCA President and CEO. “The Y believes that when a child is healthy, happy, and supported, they can make great things happen.” Healthy Kids Day takes place at the Yarrow Family YMCA (31105 East Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village, 818-707-9622) and the Simi Valley Family YMCA (3200 Cochran St., Simi Valley, 805-583-5338). For more information, contact the branch near you or visit https://www.sevymca.org/events.

Please join the NPHS Panther Band for a night of music! The students will be holding their Finale Concert in the Newbury Park High School Performing Arts Center at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. The performance will include selections from both Jazz Bands and the NPHS Wind Ensemble. This year, students will be joined on the stage by the prolific professional trumpet player, Wayne Bergeron! Bergeron is enjoying a career as one of the most sought-after musicians in the world. Studio sessions, film dates, international touring, jazz concerts, guest appearances, and clinics keep him busy not only in his hometown of Los Angeles, but worldwide.

Every year the Santa Barbara chapter of the Association for Women in Communications honors exceptional women who use their talents as communicators to improve our community. In 2022, the chapter will honor a unique team of six resilient and courageous communicators during the annual, inspirational event that brings together prominent leaders in our community in a celebration of empowered women communicators.
This year’s noteworthy honorees, all representing the County of Santa Barbara, epitomize this year’s theme—Navigating Uncharted Waters—as they’ve shared information and helped steer community response through months of unprecedented crises. They are Gina DePinto, Communications Manager; Van Do-Reynoso, MPH, PhD, Director of Public Health; Suzanne Grimmesey, MFT Public Information Officer/Chief Quality Care and Strategy Officer, Department of Behavioral Wellness; Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer; Terri Nisich, Assistant County Executive Officer; Jackie Ruiz, MPH, Public Information Officer and Health Care Program Coordinator, Public Health.

Old Boney Mountain Hot Summer Night Festival is back and will take place Thursday, July 14 at The Gardens at Los Robles Golf Course in Thousand Oaks. Consisting of unlimited craft beer, wine, spirits, hot sauce and food tastings, this year's theme is "Bringing People Together." Over 100 small-batch hot sauce companies from around the world are participating in a pre-judged event. Festival-goers can sample sauces while enjoying live music and local cuisine. Festival attendees can also donate to cast their vote for the “People’s Choice Award” for their favorite culinary experience, favorite hot sauce label and participate in a silent auction. Singer/songwriter Wais is performing live. The festival's main beneficiaries are the Ventura County Fire Department Widows, Orphans & Assistance Fund and the Old Boney Mountain Foundation For Kids.

Festival hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. VIP entry begins at 5:00 p.m. and tastings end at 8:30 p.m. An awards ceremony begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at $60. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended. For a list of participating hot sauces, wineries, breweries, craft spirit makers, restaurants and caterers, and to purchase event tickets, go to www.oldboneymtnhotsummernight.com. For more information call 805-807-2600 or email jeff@oldboneymountain.org.

Local music professionals, organized by flutist Caitlin Boruch, have joined together to channel their talent and passion for performing into Music for Ukraine: Benefit Concert Series for Humanitarian Aid, a fundraising concert series where 100% of donations benefit UNICEF's coordinated response to the crisis in Ukraine. These concerts will feature a diverse selection of classical music, spanning works by the Great Masters to Ukrainian folk songs, which will inspire you while providing a direct means to support those in such desperate circumstances. Please join us for these compelling musical performances, turn your concern into action, and have your spirit lifted among a like-minded community. Tickets are free to the public and donations are encouraged. Concert series and single event sponsorships are available for a fixed donation. 100% of all donations support UNICEF’s humanitarian response efforts directed towards children and families in Ukraine and neighboring countries offering a safe haven to those displaced.

Join us at the garden for SLOBG’s Free Admission Day! The SLO Botanical Garden is happy to offer free admission to all visitors on Saturday, May 14th from 9am-5pm.

Rev. TJ Woodward is the featured speaker at Unity of Ventura, Sunday, May 1. Services are at the Santa Paula Room in the Poinsettia Pavilion (3451 Foothill Rd., Ventura). Services begin at 10 a.m. Rev TJ's topic this week is “Living From Inner Vision." He quotes Byron Katie: "Since the beginning of time, people have been trying to change the world so that they can be happy. This hasn’t ever worked, because it approaches the problem backward." His talk will explore his "5 Steps to Conscious Creation." Music during the service will be provided by Smitty and Juljia West, Ojai-based artists known for their uplifting sounds and vocal harmonies. Unity of Ventura celebrates diversity and honors our Oneness. All lifestyles, faiths, genders and ethnicities are welcome. Following the service is an informal gathering for coffee/tea/snacks on the Poinsettia Pavilion patio with its panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. For more information, contact Jana Rector at 805-794-5787 or go to www.UnityofVentura.org,

The four candidates running for Ventura County Sheriff and District Attorney will participate in “Justice in Ventura County: A Candidate Forum,” exploring the social- and racial-justice concerns they’d face in office. The forum is sponsored by a coalition of community-based organizations, and will be held on Wednesday, May 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Pacifica High School in Oxnard. The forum is free and open to the public. Proof of vaccination required and masks are strongly recommended.

SLO based company Stilspoke is hosting the Hidden Valley Experience on the weekend of May 20th-22nd. This event will highlight the incredible food and culture of the hidden gem that is the Cuyama Valley. The event will be centered around a gravel bike ride led by professional cyclist Christopher Blevins. This event is for anyone who is interested in cycling, Californian history and culture, good food, and community building.