Tuesday, November 5 is Election Day and CAPS crews are actively engaged in the democratic process. Recently CAPS recorded, broadcast, and streamed the League of Women Voters forum for candidates vying for positions on the Ventura City Council and the Ventura Unified School District Board of Education, and the CAPS crew recorded individual statements with the candidates in the CAPS studio for Video Voter 2024.
The Ventura County Registrar mailed ballots to registered voters throughout the County and has opened an early voting site at the county government center. October 21 is the last day to register to receive a ballot in the mail and in-person voting begins on October 26. One of the many drop boxes throughout the county is at the CAPS Media Center at 65 Day Road. For complete voter information go to the Ventura County Clerk website at https://recorder.countyofventura.org/elections/
In addition to directing, broadcasting and streaming city council and other public meetings at City Hall, CAPS crews continue to produce informative videos in collaboration with city communications team on topics including Ventura Voices discussions with Gina Dorrington at Ventura Water, the Ventura Police Patrol Task Force, community meetings for the Santa Paula Branch Line Trail, and updates on the Pierpont gas leak.
On Friday, November 15, CAPS is hosting a special presentation “How About Something Positive” by Rafe Esquith, one of the most celebrated teachers in America. Recognized by the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Time magazine as, “The finest classroom teacher in the country,” Rafe’s honors including Disney’s “Teacher of the Year”, Oprah Winfrey’s “Use Your Life Award” and the President’s “National Medal of the Arts” – the only teacher to every receive the award. Rafe dedicated thirty-two years teaching 5th graders in inner city Los Angeles, 90 percent were living below the poverty level, and none spoke English as a first language, yet, his students consistently scored in the top 10 percent of the country in standardized tests and went on to graduate from major colleges and universities nationwide. Rafe’s lecture explores the challenges, hardships, and rewards of teaching. “How About something Positive” will be held in the Ventura College Applied Science Center 6-8pm. It’s free to the public, seating is limited, and reservations are required. Go to https://Rafe-Esquith-Ventura-College.eventbrite.com
To learn more about what CAPS Media and CAPS Radio have to offer, drop by the CAPS Media Center for one of the monthly orientations on the first Monday of each month at 6pm. Everyone is encouraged to discover what CAPS has to offer.
CAPS Media to Commission New Mural at Headquarters in Ventura
CAPS, serving Ventura County residents, is seeking artists and artist teams based in Ventura County to submit proposals for a mural project to be located at their headquarters at 65 Day Rd. Ventura, CA. This public art project is an investment in the local arts community and in support of CAPS Media’s mission is to create an engaged and informed community through participation in electronic media. CAPS are specifically looking to provide an opportunity for emerging and experienced artists working in the medium of aerosol paint.
“Community media, be it video, audio, performance or visual, is our mission and we look to one of the many talented local visual artists to help tell our story.” Patrick Davidson, Executive Director.
CAPS Media is a center that produces radio, video, and television programs designed to educate and inform the local community. The center provides training and equipment to community members to allow for expanded community engagement opportunities. The artwork design should consider the site specificity of the project location, the environment and focus of the center and the community it serves. Suggested considerations are, but are not limited to, the center’s proximity to Ventura College, El Camino and Foothill Technology High Schools.
The request for proposals (RFP), application guidelines, budget, and project timeline may be found on the CAPS Media website at www.capsmedia.org. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2024 at 5 pm. The application must be submitted via email to [email protected] and to [email protected]
Inquiries and applications can be directed to [email protected] or [email protected].
