Past Events

Join Assemblymember Steve Bennett and Ventura County Animal Services in Clearing the Shelters!

Ventura County's biggest adoption event is taking place on Saturday, September 7 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come prepared to discover and bring home your newest family member!

Fee Waived Pet Adoptions!!!

Saturday, September 7
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Camarillo Animal Shelter
600 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010

Simi Valley Animal Shelter
670 W Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065

Ventura County Animal Services links:

1. Learn about the Adoption Process at VCAS
2. View all shelter animals

*Promotions do not guarantee the adoption of a shelter pet. All interested parties must participate in the full adoption process to ensure the best possible matches are made. Promotions do not include the cost of a pet license if applicable.

Explore climate change adaptation, disaster preparedness efforts and mitigation practices in the community

Join Assemblymember Steve Bennett and the County of Ventura, along with state and local experts, for a forum addressing fire, earthquake, flood and water issues.

The forum will include information about preparedness and recovery strategies for disaster prevention as well as the current programs and practices to help strengthen the water infrastructure and sustainability.

This forum will also discuss state and local agencies' response to build disaster and water resiliency and the steps you can take to prepare yourself.

This event will be in-person and livestreamed.

Thursday, September 5
6 - 8:15 p.m.

Ventura County Government Center — Hall of Administration
Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
800 S. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93009

RSVP for this event has closed. 

Submit questions for our panelist in advance at Assemblymember.Bennett@assembly.ca.gov. 

If you have additional questions, please call my District Office at (805) 485-4745.

Join me and Senator Monique Limón, along with the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation, Department of Insurance, Department of Consumer Affairs, Ventura County Area Agency on Aging and other local partners, for a Senior Scam Awareness Seminar!

Come learn about valuable information on how to detect scams and protect yourself from fraud as we will be hearing from a panel of experts about the latest scams. This would also be a great opportunity to discuss state legislation with my office.

Monday, July 8
10 - 11:45 a.m.

Ventura County Office of Education
(Camarillo Room)
5100 Adolfo Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012

As always, for additional resources or questions please contact me at Assemblymember.Bennett@assembly.ca.gov or call my district office at (805) 485-4745.

Enjoy a cup of coffee and join me for an in-person conversation. We will be discussing state, local and current legislation impacting our communities. Come share your thoughts and learn about available services and programs near you.

Saturday, May 18
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fillmore Active Adult and Community Center
533 Santa Clara St.
Fillmore, CA 93015

What is important to you in your community?

What projects and services would you like to see available for local improvements?

How do you envision strengthening our education systems? Our local economy?

If you have any questions, please contact me at Assemblymember.Bennett@assembly.ca.gov or call my District Office at (805) 485-4745.

Enjoy a cup of coffee and bring your questions regarding legislative issues to Coffee & Conversation with Assemblymember Steve Bennett.

Saturday May 18
9 - 10:30 a.m.

Museum of Ventura County's Agriculture
926 Railroad Ave.
Santa Paula, CA 93060

Enjoy a cup of coffee and join Assemblymember Bennett for an in-person conversation. We will be discussing state, local and current legislation impacting our communities. Come share your thoughts and learn about available services and programs near you.

Saturday, April 13
10 - 11:30 a.m.

Matilija School Cafeteria
703 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023

If you have any questions, please contact my Field Representative, Atticus Reyes, at Atticus.Reyes@asm.ca.gov or call (805) 485-4745.

Enjoy a cup of coffee and join Assemblymember Steve Bennett for an in-person conversation. We will be discussing state, local and current legislation impacting our communities. Come share your thoughts and learn about available services and programs near you.

Saturday, February 3
10 - 11:30 a.m.

Museum of Ventura County Pavilion
100 E. Main St.
Ventura, CA 93001

If you have any questions, please contact me at Assemblymember.Bennett@assembly.ca.gov or call my District Office at (805) 485–4745.

Assemblymember Steve Bennett, in conjunction with the Contractors State License Board, California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation and other local partners, invites you, your loved ones or seniors under your care to attend a Senior Scam Stopper Seminar.

Come learn how to protect yourself from fraud. Discuss legislation and topics relating to scams concerning construction, identity theft, email/texting, foreign lotteries, insurance, and mail fraud. Please RSVP online or by calling (805) 485-4745.

Spanish interpretation will be available/ Habrá interpretación en español disponible.

Friday, January 26
10 - 11:30 a.m.

South Oxnard Senior Center
(Multipurpose Room)
200 E. Bard Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033

Enjoy a cup of coffee and join Assemblymember Bennett for an in-person conversation. We will be discussing state, local and current legislation impacting our communities. Come share your thoughts and learn about available services and programs near you.

Saturday, January 20
10 - 11:30 a.m.

Camarillo Community Center, Room 6
1605 E. Burnley St.
Camarillo, CA 93010

If you have any questions, please contact my Communications Director, Michelle Sevilla, at Michelle.Sevilla@asm.ca.gov or call (805) 485-4745 ext. 10638.

In partnership with Coastal Keepers, we are excited to have you at this year's annual Coastal Cleanup Day. Please note our NEW meeting location.

Saturday, September 23
9 - 11:30 a.m.

Hueneme Beach Parking Lot C
Ocean View Dr.
Port Hueneme, CA 93041

We encourage you to bring a water bottle, and your own gloves, bucket, trash-grabber prongs.

Registration has closed for this cleanup site. Please find alternative clean-up sites at: www.vccoastcleanup.org/cleanup-sites.

Día de Limpieza Costera - NUEVA Ubicación

En colaboración con Coastal Keepers, estamos emocionados de contar con su presencia en el Día Anual de Limpieza Costera de este año. Por favor, tenga en cuenta nuestra NUEVA ubicación de encuentro.

Sábado 23 de septiembre
de 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Hueneme Beach Parking Lot C
Ocean View Dr.
Port Hueneme, CA 93041

We enLleve zapatos cerrados y protección solar (sombrero, protector solar, gafas de sol). Le animamos a traer una botella de agua y sus propios guantes, cubo y pinzas para recoger la basura.

Las inscripciones se han cerrado para este sitio de limpieza. Por favor, encuentre sitios alternativos de limpieza en: www.vccoastcleanup.org/cleanup-sites.