The City of Oxnard has invited Oxnard College to participate in its month-long celebration of Latino Heritage Month, beginning September 15, 2008, and concluding on October 15, 2008. Many of the events are designed to highlight Latino culture, including music, dance and art. The Oxnard College M.E.Ch.A. and the Oxnard College Speakers Lecture Series will also feature political and business-related events during scheduled Wednesday presentations. Below is an updated listing of some of the events scheduled on the Oxnard College campus during the month-long observance:
Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
“LATINO VISIONS -- An Exhibition of Latino Art”– Begins on Wednesday, Sept. 15, with an opening reception and an artist’s lecture at 5:30 p.m. at the McNish Art Gallery, Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard. Contact: Christine Morla, art department chair & McNish curator, 805 986-5800, ext. 1929 or cmorla@vcccd.edu
September 15
The Oxnard College Associated Student Government will sponsor a voter registration drive on campus at 12:30 p.m.
ASG “Live” presents the Ventura County chapter of the League of Women Voters presenting an overview of the state ballot initiatives on the November 4 ballot. The session begins at 12:30 p.m. in LS-8 (the Clocktower Auditorium at Oxnard College).
Contact: Johnny Garcia Vasquez, Vice-President, Associated Student Government, 805 986-5800, ext. 2060.
September 16
Members of the Oxnard College MEChA club will participate in an “El Grito de la Independencia” ceremony at the Oxnard College Amphitheater. Time to be announced. Contact: Everardo Rivera, 805 986-5852 or erivera@vcccd.edu
October 1
“Arts for Action” with community activist Canek Vargas sponsored by the Oxnard College Speakers Lecture Series. Program begins at 12:45 p.m. in the LS-8 (Clocktower Auditorium). Contact: Series faculty coordinator Shelley Savren, 805 986-5800, ext. 1951 or ssavren@vcccd.edu
October 5
First Annual Oxnard College Foundation “Tardeada” Scholarship Fundraiser at Casa Lopez Restaurant, 325 South “A” Street, 2 - 6 p.m. Live music will be provided by featured groups Aguilas de Mexico, Conjunto Hueyapan De La Familia Herrera and dance music. Tickets are $25 per person and reservations deadline is Oct. 1. Information is available by calling Connie Owens, 805 986-5889, or cowens@vcccd.edu
October 12
“Feria de Salud” -- Health Fair at OC Community Market on Sunday, Oct. 5. Information and health screenings for adults and children will be offered by groups such as Clinicas del Camino Real, Health Net, the Ventura County Public Health-Chronic Disease Prevention Program and the California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA). The health fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Parking Lot H at Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Please contact Dr. Michael Abram at mabram@vcccd.edu for more information.
October 8
Oxnard College Multicultural Festival, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Oxnard College. Featuring music, dance, art and food and craft vendors reflecting the cultural diversity of Oxnard. Event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Sandra Allen at (805) 986-5839 or sallen@vcccd.edu
The OC Speakers Lecture Series presents a panel of Latina Professionals with Ramona Armijo. The program begins at 12:45 p.m. in the LS-8 (Clocktower Auditorium). Contact: Series faculty coordinator Shelley Savren, 805 986-5800, ext. 1951 or ssavren@vcccd.edu
“An Exhibition of Latino Art”– Begins on October 8 and continues through October 15. The show will feature paintings, drawing and sculpture by local artists and Los Angeles-based artists at the McNish Art Gallery, Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard. For more details contact: Christine Morla, art department chair & McNish curator, 805 986-5800, ext. 1929 or cmorla@vcccd.edu
October 8
The Oxnard College Culinary Arts Program presents a Taste of the Traditional Foods of Oaxaca, Mexico. Menu pricing will be available at the food demonstration from 3 to 6 p.m. in the OE-10-11 Dining Room at Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard. For more information contact Frank Haywood, Hotel and Restaurant Management, (805) 986-5869, or at fhaywood@vcccd.edu
October 11
Latino Heritage Month presents Noche de Cine – Family Night, 7 to 11 p.m. Movies, screening times and locations to be announced. For information contact Andres Orozcol at aorozco@vcccd.edu
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