Covering the Central Coast
As stewards to our region’s organizations and activists, we’re committed to mobilizing Ventura County in support of justice for all in the community. And the work we achieve is possible only through the collaboration of organizations within our network.
As a resource to community activists in Ventura County, we maintain a list of upcoming events from our partner organizations. (Red indicates an event JFAVC is directly cosponsoring.) If you’re part of our network and would like us to list your event, email us and let us know the details!
🍎 August 2026
Event: Run Like a Woman Workshop
Organizer: Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee
Date: 22 August 2026
Time: Saturday, 9:00 to 1:00 PM
Description: Whether you’re thinking about running for office, preparing to launch a campaign, or looking to strengthen your leadership skills, our Candidate Workshop will give you the tools to get started with confidence. All feminists welcome.
Event: Reproductive Justice Book Club
Organizer: Violet Oak Doula
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: Wednesday, 1:00 to 2:30 PM
Description: Hosted by local birthworkers, we are excited to read and discuss Moms in Labor: An Employment Lawyer’s Secrets To Protect Your Baby and Your Career (That HR Won’t Tell You) by Daphne Delvaux! Join us for this important read and conversation.
September 2026 🌦
Event: 52nd Annual Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale
Organizer: Earl Warren Exhibit Hall
Date: 10 September 2026
Time: Thursday, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Description: The once-a-year annual Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale is returning to the Earl Warren Showgrounds from September 10-20, 2026, hosting 200,000 gently used books as well as puzzles, games, vinyl records, CDs, and DVDs.
Event: Local Environmental Nonprofit Community Meet & Greet
Organizer: City of Ventura Environmental Sustainability
Date: 26 September 2026
Time: Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00 PM
Description: Join the City of Ventura and local environmental nonprofits for a community meet & greet to learn about their work within the community and how you can get involved and support through local volunteer opportunities.
Event: ArtWalk Ventura 2026
Organizer: ArtWalk Ventura
Date: 23 September 2026
Time: Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Description: ArtWalk Ventura brings together neighborhoods, businesses, artists and arts organizations in a vibrant, two-day celebration of Ventura’s creative spirit. Produced entirely by an enthusiastic team of volunteers, this annual event welcomes everyone.
Event: Ventura County Student’s Candidate Forum
Organizer: Ventura County Office of Education
Date: 30 September 2026
Time: Wednesday, 9:30 to 2:00 PM
Description: This Candidate Form is for students by students! Designed to help Ventura County grade 6-12 students feel comfortable asking questions to their future city and county leaders.
🍁 October 2026
Event: Charity Karaoke – Sing for a Cause The Canyon
Organizer: Conejo Senior Volunteer Program
Date: 11 October 2026
Time: Sunday, 4:45 PM
Description: Charity Karaoke Sing for a Cause is Conejo Valley’s musical fundraiser and Karaoke Competition, benefiting twenty nonprofits in one big fundraising event. Since it began, Charity Karaoke has raised over $275,000 for local nonprofits.
Event: Politics, Sex & Cocktails 2026
Organizer: Planned Parenthood Central Coast Action Fund
Date: 22 October 2026
Time: Thursday, 6:00 PM
Description: Join us in person for an evening of fighting forward with like-minded individuals to help raise funds for Planned Parenthood California Central Coast Action Fund (PPCCAF) and Planned Parenthood Central Coast Action Fund PAC!