Winter Wonderland is a family friendly night where sports teams, clubs, and ASB members will be putting on games and crafts for the community to enjoy. We will be hosting food trucks, a snow machine, and Santa himself to take pictures with anyone interested from 5:30-6:30! This event will be held in between the agriculture buildings behind the cafeteria from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The Second Street gate will be open, and entry is free! We hope to see you all there!
Thank you - Livia Cabral (ASB Commissioner of Publicity) and Josh Overton (ASB Advisor).

Ventura, Calif.—The Ventura College Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-26 school year.
November 29 is the application deadline for the Paramedic and Career Education scholarships. The deadline for all other scholarships is January 20, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified in April 2025 and receive their scholarship proceeds after August 1.

Students currently enrolled at Ventura College in the 2024-2025 academic year and who have completed at least six units in the semester they submit an application, are eligible to apply. Units earned in previous semesters at Ventura College count towards the unit requirement.

“The cost of education is a barrier for so many of our students. Scholarships are often what gives students the ability to continue with their education,” says Anne Paul King, Ventura College Foundation executive director.
This school year, 421 scholarships were awarded totaling $636,017. Ventura College continuing students at the school received an average of $2,417 in scholarships while students transferring to four-year universities received an average of $3,557.

While most scholarships are available for any study focus, many are for students in specific STEM majors including engineering, environmental science, and computer sciences, in addition to health care, nursing, business and education. Phoenix scholarships are for non-traditional students, including active military and veterans, who have taken time off and are now returning to college to continue their education.

Foundation scholarships are possible because of annual contributions and scholarship endowments from the Ventura College Foundation board of directors, donors, and corporate partners. “Our scholarship funding program is one of the largest in the region. Because of the generosity of so many, thousands of students over the years have received a quality education that enables them to go on to successful careers, support their families and make an impact in their communities,” says King.
Online workshops to help with the application process are offered from October through January.

For more about Ventura College Foundation scholarships, workshop dates and other financial assistance, go to https://venturacollegefoundation.org/scholarships or contact the foundation, at vcfoundation@vcccd.edu, 805-289-6461.

On Friday, October 18 at 7pm the Sespe Players club will host the opening of “The Jade Eye.”
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By Lisa Givan

Amidst the smoky backdrop of 1940’s Chicago, Hardboiled Private Investigator Dick Crane is searching for his big break. When sultry Della Finesse, played by the captivating Jo Becerra, enters his office, Crane becomes embroiled in the mysterious case of a missing priceless necklace, The Jade Eye. Returning to the stage is David Becerra, who plays Dick Crane with dry wit and charm and a knack for misinterpretation that keeps audiences laughing. Joining him is Jessie Givan as Friday, his straight-laced sidekick. With his neatly combed hair and tailored suit, Friday approaches each case with meticulous detail and unwavering commitment to logic and procedure which often leads to breakthrough moments in their investigations. The delightful Brandy Lengning is wise-cracking secretary, Vera. Her charming anecdotes and sharp observations steer Crane in the right direction- albeit sometimes through a tangle of juicy gossip. Providing the perfect foil is notorious mobster, Vic Shady, played by Josh Overton. Overton’s Shady attempts to portray a suave demeanor while oozing menace. Shady’s goons, Rocco and Tony contribute to the hilarity with their exaggerated bravado and clumsy antics.

The dialogue sparkles with sharp humor and clever one-liners, blending classic noir elements with modern wit. Join “The Sespe Players” and remain on the edge of your seat. The Jade Eye opens on October 18 at 7pm. Shows continue for two weekends, October 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26 at 7pm with a matinee showing on October 20 at 2pm. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain. Concessions available for purchase. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at SespePlayers.org.

Don’t miss your chance to see Detective Crane and his guy Friday unravel the mystery of The Jade Eye!