FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Connie Owens
cowens@vcccd.edu
805-678-5889
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OXNARD, Calif. (March 13, 2020) —
The Community Market at Oxnard College, which operates every Sunday on the Oxnard College campus, will close for the next three weekends. The temporary closure follows the latest guidelines from the California Department of Public Health, which recommends increasing social distancing and limiting large events to less than 250 people to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Community Market will be closed:
- Sunday, March 15, 2020
- Sunday, March 22, 2020
- Sunday, March 29, 2020
Over 150 vendors sell fresh produce, pre-packaged food, household products, appliances, tools, plants, arts/crafts, toys, shoes, jewelry/accessories, cosmetics and other items. Credits will be provided to vendors who have already paid for booth space for these weekends.
The public can contact Connie Owens, Oxnard College Foundation, at 805-678-5889 or cowens@vcccd.edu with any questions. Questions from vendors should be directed to Maria Olivares, C.M. office manager, maria_olivares2@my.vcccd.edu.
About Oxnard College
Oxnard College is one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District and annually serves more than 7,000 students. Founded in 1975, Oxnard College is fully accredited and has been ranked the 4th Best Community College in California. It is also a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. Oxnard College’s signature programs include marine biology; culinary arts, restaurant management and hospitality management; auto technology and fire technology, among many other undergraduate study and career technical education programs. The Dream Resource Center is a valuable student and community resource. Oxnard Colleges’ dental hygiene program has a 99.99% pass rate on national and board exams.