Datebook
FRI., APRIL 2

For Two-Wheel Types

Southern California Bicycle Expo runs from today through Sun., April 4 at Los Angeles Convention Center featuring hundreds of exhibitors showcasing latest in bicycles and accessories, cycling fashions, etc., plus indoor dirt test track, Kids’ Ride, Fun Ride, skills classes, raffle drawings, stunt show and much more. (818) 377-2006

Vivid Violets

Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino dos Rios, Thousand Oaks to celebrate one of America’s favorite houseplants. (805) 581-0014

Passion for Fashion

Colina Middle School, 1500 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks hosts 13th annual "Passion for Fashion" fashion show and dinner at 6:30 p.m. in school auditorium. Students will model togs from local stores, perform music, serve dinner. $17.50. (805) 494-7311

Friday Fitness Fun

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

Get Down to Business

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts networking breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Learn proven strategies for promoting your business. $25. RSVP (805) 370-0035

Music at the Atrium

New West Symphony’s new three-part Music at the Atrium chamber music series kicks off at 7:30 p.m. in The Atrium at Ventura City Hall, 501 E. Poli St., Ventura featuring Paul Fried, flute and Maria Casale, harp, performing music of Spohr, Persichetti, Mozart and others. $25. (805) 497-5837

SAT., APRIL 3

Pure British Farce

Conejo Players Theatre presents a British farce, "Cash on Delivery," tonight and tomorrow at 2 p.m. and also April 10, 17-18 and 24, with a 7 p.m. show Sun., April 18 at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. $12-$18. (805) 495-3715

Get Hopping Here

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, hosts Easter Community Event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on new White House South Lawn replica featuring Easter Egg Hunt, Kids’ Candy Scramble, egg races, jelly bean contest, egg toss, balloon art, hands-on activities, face painting and storyteller Jim Woodard at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. (800) 410-8354

Chorale Hosts Cabaret

San Fernando Valley Master Chorale presents 12th annual Cabaret fundraiser beginning with dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Oakwood Toluca Hills North Clubhouse, 3700 Barham Blvd., Los Angeles. Entertainment provided by the Chorale members, classical to pop. Silent auction items to bid on. $15-$30. (818) 753-3306

Call of the Open Space

Conejo Open Space Trails Advisory Committee invites area residents to attend Open Space Open House & Volunteer Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 495-0545

Feisty Dance of Love

State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara will perform choreographer Robert Sund’s contemporary version of Shakespeare’s "Taming of the Shrew" set in the 1950s with period costumes and music of that era, at 8 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. (805) 449-2787

Simi YMCA Primer

Simi Valley Family YMCA invites families to YMCA Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3200 Cochran St., featuring kids’ activities that encourage fitness pursuits plus introduction to Y’s many special programs and activities. Free. (805) 583-5338, ext. 233

Calling Soccer Moms

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 9 in Thousand Oaks hosts registration for boys and girls ages 4-19 today and May 8 at Aspen Elementary School on Oberlin St., Thousand Oaks. Call for time and fees. (805) 499-0766

Benefit Concert

Russ & Julie’s House Concert series in Oak Park hosts a benefit concert for music and arts programs for foster children when singers-songwriters Remi, Hollye Dexter, Tracy Brown, Debra Davis, Kiki Ebsen and Joy Bonner perform on behalf of Music Heals Foundation at 8 p.m. Coffee and dessert buffet. $15. Reservations, directions: (818) 707-2179

Free Music & Movies!

Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles hosts free Saturday afternoon concert series, Cafe Z, from noon to 2 p.m. featuring jazz/funk ensemble Maetar today; mariachi music with Trio Amor y Paz on April 10; soul, jazz and funk with E-Zone on April 17, followed at 2:30 p.m. by the film "Standing in the Shadows of Motown," about studio musicians, the Funk Brothers, who played on many Motown hits, as part of the free Cinema Z film series; and West African ensemble Zadonu on April

24. (310) 440-4500

A Wise & Festive Event

Enjoy a day of fun activities while also learning how to protect your children at "Our Community Celebrates Youth" children’s health and safety festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas featuring live music, barbecue, western stunt show, hay rides, pie eating contests and information on special safety programs from L.A. County Sheriff’s Department. Many health and service organizations will be participating. Admission $5, barbecue $2 to $4. (818) 878-1808, ext. 4653

Free Sips & Snacks

Leeward Winery, 2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura hosts Spring Open House and Barrel Tasting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring barrel samples of 2003 Syrah and Zinfandel for sampling plus Italian appetizers to match the wines. Free. (805) 656-5054

Get a Handel on This

Community Presbyterian Church, 1555 Poli St., Ventura presents Handel’s "Messiah" by their 50-voice Chancel Choir and full orchestra at 4 p.m. (805) 648-2737

Simi Spring Gala

"Spring is in the Air" is theme of Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center’s 2004 annual Spotlight Awards gala from 5 to 9 p.m. at Wood Ranch Country Club, 301 Wood Ranch Pkwy., Simi Valley. Call Raymond Cruz (805) 432-8209

Smells Like a Sale

Donna Benevento of Coldwell Banker sponsors "Wildflower" streets of Thousand Oaks (Wildwood area, Lynn Road and Avenida de los Arboles) tract -wide garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (805) 320-3339

Springtime at Strauss

Join a docent-led easy-paced stroll around lush and lovely springtime grounds of Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. (at Troutdale Drive), Agoura from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at ranch house. Free. (805) 370-2301

A Real Dance Vibe

Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club hosts dances April 3 and 17 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks featuring international theme (April 3) with live band Rhythm Kings and with Good Vibrations entertaining on April 17. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744

April at CVBG

Lots of doings this month at Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks: From 10 a.m. to noon today it’s a plant sale in their nursery; at 2 p.m. tomorrow Dr. Ed Hager leads an informative tour of rare fruit orchard; at 1:30 p.m. Sat., April 17 Lois Keele leads a wildflower and nature trail walk; from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun., April 17-18 it’s the Spring Plant Sale Spectacular featuring native and water-wise plants for sale held at Kids’ Adventure Garden. (805) 494-7630

Don’t Fear Square

Pi-R Squares Dance Club hosts plus level square dance at 7 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 492-1442

SUN., APRIL 4

Auditions Afoot

Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, will be holding auditions for the following productions: "Barefoot in the Park," a comedy, at 7:30 p.m. today through April 6; and "Butterflies are Free," a comedy, at 7:30 p.m. April 11-13. Cold readings. No appointment necessary. All roles open. No pay. (805) 495-3715

All About Dance

Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park: Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department presents "Double Take" Dance Performance with Benita Bike Dance Company at 3 p.m. Includes dance performance, introduction to modern dance, opportunity for audience to discuss dances with the artists. Free. (818) 347-9938

Russian Music

Anthony Kissane directs Calabasas Chamber Orchestra in concert at 7 p.m. at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas featuring works of Russian composers. $8-$15. (818) 594-4011

MON., APRIL 5

Save the River

Guest speaker Sandy Hedrick will present the efforts to save the Santa Clara River when Conejo Valley Audubon Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pedro, Camarillo. (805) 987-2721

TUES., APRIL 6

Sport Fishing Tips

Ventura County Sport Fishing Club meets 6:30 dinner (optional) with program/meeting at 7 p.m. at DuPars Restaurant, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker Rick Carr, manufacturers rep for Cal Star fishing rods. (818) 880-6009

The Iris Lady

Westlake Village Garden Club presents "The Iris Lady," Julie Adikes, who will discuss care and growing of irises plus show many beautiful varieties of iris at 9:30 a.m. at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. (818) 991-9030

C’mon & Harmonize

The Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus meets 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. They welcome all women who love to sing in harmony. (805) 531-3714

Raising Voices in Song

Moorpark High Voices present a choral and ensemble salute to "West Side Story" and "The Phantom of the Opera" and Disney’s "Newsies" plus a variety of solo selections from American musical theater at 7 p.m. in Moorpark High Performing Arts Center, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. $5 at the door. (805) 378-6305

WED., APRIL 7

More is Merrier

Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples meets 7:30 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks to provide educational, social and support for parents and expectant parents of multiples. (805) 492-4455

THURS., APRIL 8

A Gal Gathering

Woodland Hills Woman’s Club meets 10 a.m. at Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento Drive, Calabasas. Philanthropic group welcomes women with community service interests. (818) 888-3497

An Icy Subject

Geologist David Feinberg will discuss "Glaciers" at Conejo Gem & Mineral Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 707-9972

FRI., APRIL 9

Steel Magnolias

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley presents the poignant comedy-drama "Steel Magnolias" about the friendship of five women in a small Louisiana town, at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 25. $12 to $18. Reservations: (805) 583-7900

SAT., APRIL 10

Easter Egg Fun Here

Easter Egg Hunt for ages 10 and under at 10:30 a.m. at Mae Boyar Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park is free, with lots of prizes and candy. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. also will be Spring Arts & Crafts Show offering family entertainment, activities and arts and crafts booths with handcrafted items for sale. (818) 865-9304

Driving Miss Daisy

Rubicon Theatre Company presents Emmy Award-winning actress Michael Learned (Olivia Walton from "The Waltons")in "Driving Miss Daisy" with Lance Nichols in a tale of a long enduring friendship between a patrician tart-tongued Southern Jew and her soft-spoken black chauffeur. Opens at 7 p.m. tonight and continues through Sun., May 9 at The Laurel, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. $25-$45. (805) 667-2900

Classical Guitar

Classical guitarist Dimitri Diatchenko performs blend of Renaissance, Baroque, classical, Celtic, romantic, flamenco, reggae and contemporary American folk at 8 p.m. at Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. $17.50-$20. (818) 347-9938

NPS Wants Input

National Park Service and Resource Conservation District of Santa Monica Mountains hosts public meeting on proposed removal of several obstructions in Upper Solstice Creek for purposes of restoring habitat of endangered steelhead trout, from 10 a.m. to noon at Malibu Public Library, 23519 W. Civic Center Way, Malibu. (805) 370-2301

Disney Talent Search

Radio Disney AM 1110 and Walt Disney Records search for America’s most talented kid at fifth annual Easter Eggs-plosion of Fun event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Johnny Carson Park, 400 S. Bob Hope Drive, Burbank. Kids 14 and under can showcase their talent by singing along to karaoke track. Also features Easter Egg hunt, egg toss contest, Easter bonnet parade. Free. (310) 840-2868

SUN., APRIL 11

The Golden Egg

Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village hosts 12th annual Easter festivities beginning 9 a.m. with petting zoo, Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny visits and photos, face painting and at 10 a.m. at hotel waterfall the Hunt for the Golden Easter Egg begins. Finding special egg will earn child a prize. (818) 889-1662

MON., APRIL 12

Call Them Club Vid?

Thousand Oaks Videomakers meet 7:30 p.m. in community room at Hawthorne Savings, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Tonight the amateur video makers who share ideas on filming and editing videos will discuss the possibilities of producing a club video production. (818) 706-8136

Have a Yummy Time

Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts an Ice Cream Social plus music from 4 to 4:45 p.m. in the main hall, open to all ages, pre-registration required. $1. (805) 381-2744

TUES., APRIL 13

Senior Expo

Cities of Agoura Hills and Calabasas and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage present "Senior Expo" from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas featuring different organizations, vendors, senior services, health screenings, demonstrations and free lunch plus raffle prizes. To reserve lunch, RSVP to (818) 597-7361