Datebook
FRI., MARCH 5

Catch This Coconut

Young Artists Ensemble and Breathing Fire Productions presents a new bilingual children’s play, "The Adventures of Mr. Coconut and the Flying Papaya Mobile" from today through March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday matinees, and a 7:30 p.m. performance on Thurs., March 18 at Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Theatre on the Hill, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. $7. (805) 381-1246

A Four Band Blast

At 7 p.m. at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas, four bands present teen concert: Other Than Else, Aria Decline, Nathaniels Endeavors; and Gregory Hillman’s Band will perform jazz at 10:15 p.m. $6. (818) 880-2993

Wisdom for Women

"Stragegies & Challenges for Women" is a seminar from noon to 1:30 p.m. at 30497 Canwood St., Ste. 102, Braemar Building, Agoura Hills co-hosted by investment rep Jack Dvir of financial services firm Edward Jones and Shawn O’Sullivan of Putnam. Free. Register: (818) 991-6293

Get Fit at Soka

Personal fitness consultant Gail Holloway leads fitness walk (moderate hike, exercise session) from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Free with reservations: (818) 878-3741

SAT., MARCH 6

A Femme Focus

California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks: 25th annual Creative Options: A Day for Women begins 9 a.m. in CLU’s gym/auditorium and features guest speakers Cathleen Rountree and Sheryl Roush plus more than 70 workshops highlighting women’s issues and concerns. Presented by CLU Women’s Resource Center and American Association of University Women, Thousand Oaks branch. Registration info: (805) 493-3345

Used Book Bargains

Friends of the Calabasas Library host a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and from noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow at Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento, featuring thousands of books including new hardcover adult fiction, cookbooks and children’s literature, priced from 50 cents to $2. Videos and books bags also available for purchase. (818) 225-7616

A Day of Classic Fun

Rotary Club of Conejo Valley hosts Conejo Valley Days Kickoff Picnic from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, Thousand Oaks featuring classic car show, children’s parade, Tiny Tots Pageant, entertainment, games, Elks Club barbecue and raffle prizes. Admission free. Raindate March 13. (805) 491-3245 Vern

Chaparral Rolls Dice

Chaparral Elementary School presents 5th annual "Rock and Roll" the Dice Fundraiser at 7 p.m. at Bell Canyon Social Hall. Live and silent auctions, raffle prizes, "Cruise to Asia" theme. Grownups only. $75. (818) 224-2263

White Oak Fundraiser

White Oak Elementary School in Westlake Village hosts "Masters in the Making" fundraiser at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village featuring dinner, live band, silent and live auctions, student art projects to be auctioned off. Donation or ticket info: (818) 874-1425 Lydia Gable

East of Vienna

Los Robles Master Chorale performs a concert "East of Vienna" featuring spirited folk songs and sacred treasures of Eastern Europe and Russia at 8 p.m. (pre-concert talk 7 p.m.) in Performing Arts Center, Moorpark College Campus, 7075 Campus Road. $6-$18. (805) 378-1485

Oldies but Goodies

Concert at 7:30 p.m. in Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., features a Tribute to Legends of Oldies Rock and Roll: Elvis, legendary groups, Blues Brothers. $28-$32. (805) 449-2787

A Toast to Nature

Sagacious Speakers Toastmaster Club hosts a docent-led walk ‘n’ talk at 10 a.m. at Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura. (818) 773-1755 Dale Jackson

Dad’s Club Gets Racy

Louisville High School Dad’s Club hosts 10th annual "Night at the Races" at 22300 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. $25 at door includes dinner, $100 play betting money and chance at prizes. Proceeds benefit their annual scholarship. (818) 222-1545

On Your Feet and Move

Pi-R Squares Dance Club hosts plus level square dance at 7 p.m. at Conejo Community Center, corner of Dover & Hendrix, Thousand Oaks. $6. (805) 492-1442

More Dance Moves

Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30-10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., March 20 at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744

Natives and Rare Fruits

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks: From 10 a.m. to noon today garden’s nursery hosts a native plant sale; at 2 p.m. tomorrow join Dr. Ed Hager for a walk through garden’s rare fruit orchard. (805) 494-7630

A Sound Experience

New West Symphony presents family-oriented concert, "Five Magic Notes: A Family Experience," at 3 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. with Zhiming Han Chinese Ensemble and composer Bright Sheng as special guests. $8-$12. (805) 449-2787

House Concerts

Concerts at the Bodie House, Agoura Hills, this month feature Freebo, long-time bass player for Bonnie Raitt, performing mostly on acoustic guitar at 8 p.m. tonight, then Severin Browne and James Coberley Smith plus Robert Morgan Fisher at 8 p.m. Sat., March 20. Dessert, appetizer bar, coffee and sodas available. Directions provided upon RSVP. $15 donation goes to musicians. (818) 706-8309

Smart Gardening

City of Calabasas hosts a Smart Gardening Workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. at Gates Canyon Park, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas. Open to anyone wishing to learn about backyard and worm composting, grass recycling or water-wise and fire-wise gardening techniques. Free with sign up at (888) CLEAN-LA

SUN., MARCH 7

Have a Whale of a Day

Eighth annual Whale Festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Point Mugu State Park, Sycamore Cove (off Pacific Coast Hwy.). Celebrate annual return of gray whale with whale watching, music, live performances, food, arts and crafts to buy and more. Led by park naturalists. (805) 488-1827

Let’s Worship Trees

City of Calabasas Tree Board and Santa Monica Mountains Restoration Trust celebrate Arbor Day from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Wild Walnut Park, corner of Mulholland Hwy. and Old Topanga Canyon Road, Calabasas, with scavenger hunt, prize giveaways, tree planting, refreshments, educational info about trees. (818) 878-4242, ext. 258

Moby Dick Would Go

It’s a celebration of the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fisherman’s Wharf, Channel Islands Harbor, corner of Channel Islands Blvd. and Victoria Ave., featuring arts and crafts, kids’ activities, live entertainment, whale and marine education exhibits, free harbor tours. (805) 985-4852

MON., MARCH 8

Helping Special Kids

Special Education Advisory Committee of Oak Park Unified School District meets 6:30 p.m. in Room G-9 at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park to discuss important issues that impact all children in OPUSD. (818) 735-3208 or (818) 889-6903

Walk Like an Egyptian

A series of lectures via DVD, "Egyptian Odyssey," will be presented at 12:45 p.m. each second Monday of the month at Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave., Moorpark. Today it’s "Introduction" and "Historic Egypt." Free. (805) 517-6261

Reserve Now

Reservations due by today for Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Fri., March 12 at Lindero Country Club, 5719 Lake Lindero Drive, Agoura Hills featuring Calabasas City Councilmember Barry Groveman discussing "The 10 Commandments for a Well Run City, and a Thriving Business Community." $15. (818) 889-3150

Winning Video Ideas

Guest speaker Matt Fore will describe production of a prize-winning video at Thousand Oaks Videomakers’ meeting at 7:30 p.m. in community room at Hawthorne Savings, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (818) 706-8136

TUES., MARCH 9

Women Have Muscle

Simi/Conejo Chapter of National Association of Women in Construction meets 6:30 p.m. to hear speaker from Ventura County Building & Safety. Call for location: (805) 368-4394

A Wee Bit o’ the Irish

Guest speaker Irish John Gore will discuss "40 Years of Irish Problems" at Westlake Women’s Club meeting (10 a.m.)/luncheon (noon) at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. $18. (818) 889-8705

Get Up & Get Singing

Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus rehearses each Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at their new location: St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. They welcome all women who love to sing. (805) 531-3714

Laser Lore & More

Thousand Oaks Christian Women’s Club meets 11:30 a.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks. Jonique’s Cosmetic & Laser Center will present demo of laser technology, Jennifer Miller will sing, former airline attendant Marilyn Waterhouse will provide tips. $18.50. (805) 498-1640

Genealogical Doings

Conejo Valley Genealogical Society meets 7 p.m. tonight, March 16 and 23 at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, to discuss subjects relating to research, for beginners and experienced genealogists. (805) 449-2660

Lewis & Clark & You

A hands-on exhibit, "Lewis and Clark: A Discovery for All Ages," opens today and runs through Oct. 7 at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley featuring many historical re-creations of their adventure. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $2-$7; kids 10 and under free. (800) 410-8354

WED., MARCH 10

Paul Graber to Speak

Paul Graber, Democratic candidate for State Senate in 19th district against Republican incumbent Tom McClintock, will speak at 6:30 p.m. meeting of Conejo Valley Democratic Club at Cameron Center, 288 Greenmeadow Drive, Thousand Oaks. (805) 491-0304

Join the Quilt-a-Thon

Simi Valley Quilt Guild hosts annual Quilt-a-Thon for charity at 6:30 p.m. in Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Guest fee of $3 waived for helpful volunteers of any skill level as they make quilts for local charities. (805) 526-6864

They Have Impact

Conejo Valley Chapter of International Assn of Administrative Professionals has its annual Impact Meeting (membership drive) at 6 p.m. at Renaissance Hotel, Agoura Hills. Renee Pelletier of Dole will speak on "How to Sell Yourself." $20 includes dinner, program and meeting. (818) 874-7006

Voice Ambassadors

Open meetings for Voice Ambassadors, a chartering club of Toastmasters International, are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday in Conejo Valley Conference Room of Baxter, One Baxter Way, Westlake Village. Supportive educational environment for improving leadership, communication skills. (805) 372-3041

Newcomers’ News

Conejo Valley Newcomers’ Club hosts a welcome coffee at 11 a.m. at a member’s home in Thousand Oaks area. Free and open to new residents of Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark and surrounding areas. Call for location. At 10 a.m. Wed., March 17, Club invites members, prospective members and their guests to Newcomers’ Spring Luncheon with door prizes, raffle items at Plug Nickel Restaurant, 717 Lakefield Road, Ste. 1, Thousand Oaks. $22; reservations due today. (805) 677-2628

FRI., MARCH 12

Folk Art By The Sea

The Country Folk Art Craft Show runs from 5 to 9 p.m. tonight, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Seaside park, Ventura County Fairgrounds. $5. (248) 634-4151

Bizarre in Simi

"The Rocky Horror Show-Live" will have three Midnight Madness performances tonight and March 19 and 26 at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Not for kids 14 and under. $15-$18. (805) 583-7900

SAT., MARCH 13

Native Plant Bonanza

Soka University Botanical Research Center and Nursery, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas hosts a sale of more than 70 native plant species from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. rain or shine. Grasses, perennials, trees, shrubs, seeds. (818) 878-3763

Lupin Hill Shakes It Up

Lupin Hill Elementary School’s PFC hosts "Shake, Rattle, Then Roll" fundraiser from 7 p.m. to midnight at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Gaming, live auctions, raffles, DJ and dancing. $35. (818) 880-4434

SUN., MARCH 14

Nuts for Mutts

New Leash on Life Animal Rescue celebrates the beauty and perfection of mutts with third annual Nuts for Mutts, a Mutts Only Dog Show and Pet Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Shepard Stadium on Pierce College campus, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Numerous whimsical judging categories, pet-related vendors, kids’ activities. $5-$10. (661) 255-0097

WED., MARCH 17

Special Concert

Young Calabasas thespian Jacqueline Rosenthal presents "Memories, A Concert" to benefit Alzheimer’s Association and Golden Performing Arts Center at Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. Private VIP reception 6 p.m. Doors open 7 p.m. $30-$60. (888) 687-6366

A Hot Topic for Teens

Ray Bradbury’s classic "Fahrenheit 451" will be topic of teen book discussion group, "Book Scene 4 Teens," featuring pizza from 6-8 p.m. at Westlake Village Library, 31220 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. (818) 865-9230

RSVP for Newcomers

Ladies in Agoura Hills, Oak Park and surrounding areas are invited to RSVP by today to attend the Agoura Newcomer’s Club’s coffee for members and new residents from 10 a.m. to noon on Fri., March 19 at 257 Bayport Way, Oak Park. (818) 707-3969