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District 5240: 2018-2019
Jul 17, 2018 12:00 PM
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Growing Works/Turning Point Foundation
Jul 24, 2018 12:00 PM
Growing Works provides vocational training for those suffering from mental illness. The project, run by the Turning Point Foundation, provides those with mental illness with job-trainhing, employment and horticulteral therapy at a non-profit, wholesale plant nursery. Supervisor Linda Parks sits on numberous boards and commissions, and currently chair the Local Agency Formation Commission and the Ventura County Transportation Commission. A longtime advocate for people with mental illness, Supervisor Parks is the county's reprepsentative on Ventura County Behavioral Health Advisory Board, and was the 2014 Honorary Chair of the annual National Alliance on Mental Illness Ventura County Walk. She also organized several Senior Summits to assist senior citizens in Ventura County receive services. Supervisor Parks is a former Mayor of the City of Thousand Oaks, and holds a Master's Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Washington. |
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Oxnard Rotarian Craft Talk
Jul 31, 2018 12:00 PM
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Thomas Fire Help
Aug 07, 2018 12:00 PM
Last December, as the Thomas Fire raged, Emily leveraged her resources and connections to create a venture called Thomas Fire Help, which connects help with need on a grassroots level. Thomas Fire Help is a community-sourced online platform where survivors can quickly find what they need, from initial food and shelter to longer term needs like housing and recovery services. Thomas Fire Help played a pivotal role following the devastation of the Montecito mudslide. Emily worked tirelessly to acquire 64 volunteer pilots who would, over the course of the prolonged 101 freeway closure, provide lifesaving transport to over 117 recovery personnel; doctors; and patients with urgent medical appointments. Originally from Colorado, Emily graduated from Cal Lutheran University with majors in Communications and German and a minor in Philosophy. She has been named one of the top 40 under 40 Business Leaders by the Pacific Coast Business Times; received Mayor Garcetti’s 2016 Small Business Recognition Award, and is the 2018 Alumni of the Year for the Ventura County Leadership Academy. In 2011, Emily launched VISIONALITY, which strengthens and runs the business operations side of nonprofits, allowing the organizations’ internal staff and volunteers to focus on the passion and programming necessary to deliver their missions. Emily’s highly skilled team works with organizations who know they can do more and want dedicated, problem-solving experts with the resources and knowledge to propel them forward. with a mission to help organizations dream big and a commitment to transform their dreams into reality. VISIONALITY was recently named the #1 Best Place to Work by the Pacific Coast Business Times in their Small Business category. Emily is also a Board Member for the California Lutheran University Center for Nonprofit Leadership. |
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Meet your New County Sheriff
Aug 14, 2018 12:00 PM
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DRAGG: Drag Racing Against Gangs & Graffiti
Aug 28, 2018 12:00 PM
DRAGG is an innovative afterschool program in the City of Oxnard where Police Officers and people from the automotive industry mentor local high school students. At-risk youth are provided a viable alternative to a life of gangs and graffiti through lessons learned at DRAGG that range from basic automotive repair to creative car customization. It’s a new spin on an old idea; keep the youth focused on the future with positive influences and they will stay out of trouble. The program empowers individuals to make positive life choices, offering opportunities for continued education and employment. |
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National Association of Women in Construction
Sep 04, 2018 12:00 PM
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) originally began as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas. Sixteen women working in the construction industry founded it in 1953. Knowing that women represented only a small fraction of the construction industry, the founders organized NAWIC to create a support network. Women in Construction of Fort Worth was so successful that it gained its national charter in 1955 and became the National Association of Women in Construction. Today, NAWIC provides its members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, public service and more. Core Purpose: To enhance the success of women in the construction industry. The Ventura County Chapter of NAWIC sponsors K-12 Education Programs to help bring awareness and education of the construction industry as well as women’s opportunities in all sectors and related fields of construction. Members includes tradeswomen, owners, estimating and field supervision, associate members from the insurance, banking and accounting fields as well as equipment rentals and building material dealers, to name a few.
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NAMI WALKS: National Alliance of Mental Illness VENTURA COUNTY
Sep 18, 2018 12:00 PM
Join the Movement, Saturday, Oct 13, 2018 Join the NAMI Ventura County mental health walk to raise funds and awareness to help change perceptions about mental illness #IAmStigmaFree Executive Director, David Deutch will inform listeners how NAMI Ventura County raises awareness and provides essential education, advocacy and support group programs at no coast for people living with mental illness and their loved ones right here in our community. |
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Safeguarding and Administration of the City of Oxnard's Records and Regulations
Sep 25, 2018 12:00 PM
The City Clerk's Office is resonsible for the care of official record and documents of the City such as agendas, minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and for providing and maintaining legal and historical records and information. Raised in Oxnard from the age of 6, Michelle Ascencion continues to give back to her community, and is proudly raising her family in South Oxnard. |
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