Ventura--The Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, December 19, received a report summarizing the County’s 150th Anniversary.
Economic Vitality Manager Gloria Martinez presented the report and wanted to update the Board on the report she made to the Board on March 28.
“At that time, we were just embarking on an almost year-long campaign to engage individuals, artists, culture-bearers, storytellers, filmmakers, authors, historians, photographers, teachers, librarians, philanthropists, and others in sharing their perspectives on the history of this wonderful County that we call home,” she said. “I’m proud and happy to say that we accomplished that.”
She praised the Museum of Ventura and called them an excellent partner, as they coordinated most of the activities and the staff, which included dozens of agencies, service organizations, volunteers, and culture bearers.
“They produced a series of events and activities, a major music festival, a Countywide Community Festival, a museum exhibit, the State of the County, and much more,” Martinez said. “The County is also especially grateful to the City of Santa Paula for hosting the flagship event, Mountains to the Sea Jubilee and Music Festival. The City staff and local community-based organizations went above and beyond in their preparations, which included working with…
