FRI., APRIL 22

NPHS Presents Play

Newbury Park Theater Boosters presents the Noel Coward comedy "Hayfever" at 7 p.m. tonight and April 23, 29, 30 and at 2 p.m. April 24 and May 1 at the NPHS Performing Arts Center, 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6-$8. (805) 496-3676

Maple’s Spring Fling

Maple Elementary School hosts a Spring Fling Boutique from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in school’s auditorium, 3501 Kimber Drive, Newbury Park. Many items for purchase, from jewelry to home decor and food and raffle prizes. (805) 498-6748

Moms Host Sale

Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples sponsors a multi-family garage sale at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 W. Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks from 4 to 6 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to noon tomorrow.

SAT., APRIL 23

Fiesta Time in Piru

Rancho Camulos, 5164 E. Telegraph Road, two miles east of Piru on Hwy. 126, will host its annual fundraising Fiesta from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring tours of the grounds, display of roses, ballet folklorico and flamenco and steel guitar performances, historical re-enactors and much more. $5 to $10. (805) 521-1501

Square Dancing Fun

Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts a plus-level square dance from 7 to 10:45 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $6. (805) 499-2920

Look at Loom Weaving

Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets 9:30 a.m. at 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Units 115 and 120, Oxnard and will hear from a guest speaker discussing and demonstrating Inkle loom weaving. Free. (805) 493-0893 Glenda

Help with Cleanup Day

National Park Service invites outdoors-lovers to join the Great American Cleanup event from 9 a.m. to noon at Paramount Ranch on Cornell Road in Agoura. Volunteers will clean out trash from Medea Creek. (805) 370-2317

Father & Son Sing

Founding member of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John McEuen, will be joined by his singing/songwriting son Nathan, 24, at the next Concert at the Bodie House, Agoura Hills at 8 p.m. featuring dessert buffet. $15. Location provided upon RSVP to (818) 706-8309

Pony Club Hosts Sale

Agoura-Woodland Hills Pony Club will host a tack sale from noon to 3 p.m. at 6500 Chesebro Road, Old Agoura, featuring English and Western tack, apparel, pre-owned and some never used. Cash and checks only. (818) 968-0694

CVBG Plant Sale

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden presents a sale of water-wise plants, California natives, native and exotic salvias, Penstemon and Mediterranean climate plants from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow in the Kids’ Adventure Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 494-7630

SUN., APRIL 24

CVD Chili Cook-off

Conejo Valley Days’ 30th annual Chili Cook-off is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park, Thousand Oaks. Sample more than 50 different types of chili. Also, music, entertainment, children’s play area. $6. At 1 p.m. a "Whiskeroo Contest" to determine the Conejo Valley’s best beards will be held. (805) 371-8730

Flute Music at Park

National Park Service presents Manny Saenz playing inspirational flute music of the Yoeme/Yaqui tribes of northern Mexico and the American Southwest from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. at Satwiwa Native American Culture Center at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park. Free. For directions (805) 370-2301

Simi Garden Tour

Simi Valley Republican Women Federated will host their seventh annual Simi Valley Garden Tour and Garden Boutique from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour six beautiful, varied gardens, shop at the boutique and have lemonade and cookies, too. $10. (805) 581-2927 Debbie

Young Pianist Performs

Conejo Valley branch of the Music Teachers Association of California will present award-winning pianist Kathreen Ahn in a Young Artist Guild Concert at 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. Her program will include music by Bach, Haydn, Chopin, Beethoven and Liszt. $4 individuals, $20 for each family. (818) 889-1619

Art of Self-Discovery

Inner Journey: Is peace possible? TV host Burt Wolf and Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji, share a spirited conversation about the art of self-discovery in the worldwide premiere of this intriguing video at 4:30 p.m. at Los Robles Greens Golf Course’s banquet facility, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, and at Juan Cabrillo School, 30237 Morningview Drive, Malibu. Free. (310) 829-7888

MON., APRIL 25

Genealogist Speaks

Stagecoach Inn, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park: At 7:30 p.m. in Anderson Hall, genealogist Patricia Thomas will discuss "How to Happily Hunt Your History," providing tips and techniques for researching one’s family history. (805) 498-9441

TUES., APRIL 26

For Adoptive Parents

Children’s Bureau will present a parent orientation for adults single or married interested in learning about becoming either a foster or adoptive parent from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 499-0620

Tour Historic Aircraft

The Experimental Aircraft Associa- tion’s (EAA) 2005 B-17 Allied Victory Tour salutes the conclusion of World War II. The EAA’s B-17 Fuddy Duddy offers flight experiences and ground tours at Camarillo Airport today and tomorrow. Flights ($355 to $395) at 10 a.m., tours ($1 to $10) at 2 p.m. Entrance adjacent to 325 Durley Ave., Camarillo. (800) 359-6217

WED., APRIL 27

Visit Monet’s Garden

Artist and teacher Julie Hermann will present "Claude Monet," an enchanting tour through slides of the artist’s famous garden in the French countryside, during the 9:30 a.m. meeting of the Conejo Valley Garden Club at United Methodist Church, 1000 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 497-2949

T.O. Woman’s Club

Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club meets 10:30 a.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Entertainment by Joanne J. LaPointe. $20. (805) 499-8039

THURS., APRIL 28

Ventura Music Festival

With the theme "Music in Motion" the Ventura Music Festival will be presented today through Sun., May 8 in historic and architecturally unique venues throughout the city of Ventura, featuring 12 concerts. For a complete schedule and ticket information, call (805) 648-3146

Rose Society Speaker

Lisa Burton will discuss "The Garden as a Healing Place" as guest speaker at the Ventura County Rose Society’s meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. Doors open 6:30 p.m. to prepare little rose show entries and to visit with consulting rosarians. All members and guests encouraged to bring and display their roses. Raffle, lending library, refreshments; visitors are welcome. (818) 993-6622

FRI., APRIL 29

Western Magic at CVD

It’s a night of Western magic, dancing and musical fun at Conejo Valley Days with children’s magician Dan Ray, Spirit Cloggers, traditional Western singer Nancy Lee and dancers Country in Motion, plus Chaz Marquette will be performing his comedy juggling near the stage. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m.

Camarillo Celtic Fair

Camarillo Celtic Fair is today and tomorrow at Constitution Park next to Camarillo City Hall and features food, drink, vendors, games and kids’ activities, entertainment including bagpipers, Irish dancers. Call for event times and entertainment lineup (805) 236-7422

Storytelling Festival

The Village of Tales Storytelling Festival is from today through May 1 at Libbey Bowl and at the Ojai Arts Center in Ojai and will feature award-winning storytellers from across the country offering tales of suspense, humor, adventure. Passes are $80 adults, $145 families; individual events $8-$14. (805) 646-8907

AHS Murder Mystery

Agoura High School’s Performing Arts Department presents student- written and directed murder mystery play and dinner tonight and tomorrow. Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy a meal and participate in solving the "crime." $12 for students tonight in show geared to them and teachers; $20 general public tomorrow night on campus at 28545 Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. Pre-order tickets (818) 706-1972

SAT., APRIL 30

Oak Park Garden Party

Oak Park Community Garden celebrates its one-year anniversary with a Spring Fling from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on northwest corner of Sunnycrest and Kanan Road. The fundraiser includes a silent auction and sale of unique plants. (818) 889-3518

Newcomers Host Sale

Agoura Newcomers hosts garage sale to support the group’s programs from 8 a.m. to noon at 29630 Ridgeway Drive, Agoura Hills. Call Judy for directions (818) 706-6041

Youth Career Fair

Youth Employment Service Summer Job and Career Fair is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley, 2850 Lemon Drive, open to youth ages 16 to 22, helping link them with businesses seeking summer help. Free. (805) 522-4473

Symphony to Perform

The San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra will present a concert at 8 p.m. at the Pierce College Performing Arts Theatre. The "Double Trouble" program will feature Poulenc’s "Concerto for Two Pianos" and other works. At 7:30 p.m. there will be an introduction to the performance and soloists. $12 to $20. (818) 347-4807

Royal High’s Jazz Fest

Royal High School Band Department hosts annual Royal Jazz Festival beginning 8 a.m. in the multi-purpose room and gym at 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. About 30 bands and combos will compete. Special performances by CSUN Latin Jazz Band and Lane 29 Orchestra prior to the awards presentation. Food, raffle. Continuous music through the day and evening. $5. (805) 306-4799

Square Dance in T.O.

Thousand Oaks PI-R Squares will host a plus level square dance from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $6. (805) 492-1442

‘Moonlight & Music’

Work Training Programs, Inc. hosts "Moonlight & Music" jazz event at 6 p.m. at Los Posas Country Club, Camarillo featuring jazz singer Carol Chapman plus dinner, silent auction, dancing and live music/entertainment. Proceeds support programs to help individuals with disabilities or disadvantages to live and work as productive members of their community. $80 per person/$150 couple. (805) 966-3310, ext. 11 Elaine Mah

SUN., MAY 1

‘Love Letters’

Bill Fagerbakke and Catherine McClennahan will perform a staged production of A.R. Gurney’s play "Love Letters" at 1:30 p.m. at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Benefit for Children’s Corner Play Center, a local preschool. $100 per person, $175 per couple for catered lunch, dance performance, fashion show and play) or $75/$125 for dance, fashion and play). Doors open 11 a.m. for lunch. (310) 455-1421

Festival Just for Kids

The Day of the Child Festival (a national holiday in Mexico) will feature a wide array of crafts, dance and music workshops for kids and their parents from 2 to 5 p.m. at Heritage Square, 730 South "B" St., Oxnard in a celebration of Mexican traditions. Free. (805) 487-7831

MON., MAY 2

A Look at Antiques

Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, meets at noon at Marie Callender’s, 20 W. Cochran, Simi Valley. The program is "Antiques and Treasures" and members will bring and share family antiques and treasures. Non-members may bring an antique and join them and learn about the club’s activities and programs. (805) 532-1148

TUES., MAY 3

Birds in the Garden

Jennie Ayers of Wild Birds Unlimited will discuss the different types of wild birds in backyard gardens and show various bird house dwellings at the 9:30 a.m. meeting of the Westlake Village Garden Club at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. (805) 496-9509

WED., MAY 4

A Talk for Movie Fans

Sharon Waxman, who’s covered Hollywood for the New York Times and the Washington Post, will discuss "Rebels on the Backlot," her book about the breakout films of six young 1990s directors, at 7 p.m. at the New JCC at Milken, 22620 Vanowen St., West Hills. Free with pre-registration (818) 464-3281

Ice Cream Social

Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples hosts its annual ice cream social and election at 7:30 p.m. at Horizon View Club, 15 Van Dyke St., Thousand Oaks. They are an educational, social and support group for parents of and those expecting multiples. (805) 484-8821

THURS., MAY 5

GOP Women Meet

Westlake Village Republican Women Federated hosts a "Cinco de Mayo" luncheon at noon (social hour 11:30 a.m.) at Chateau Pleasance, the Lake Sherwood estate of Ed and Lynn Hogan in Thousand Oaks. Donna Larkin of Westlake Village will speak on "Identity Theft." $35. (805) 494-4407

Cloggers Teach All

Conejo Valley Cloggers teach all ages, all levels, at 6:45 p.m. Thursdays at Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. $3 to $5. (805) 527-6185

For African Violet Fans

Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. Culture class and program on different aspects of growing African violets. Visitors and their plants are welcome to attend. (805) 581-0014

Watercolor Society

California Gold Coast Watercolor Society presents 15th annual Membership Show today through May 30 at Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Reception and awards from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun., May 15. Gallery open 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Show features watercolor and aqua-media paintings. (805) 484-7594

SUN., MAY 8

Melodies in Motion

Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park hosts Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival at 2 p.m. featuring actress Dawnn Lewis in a Mother’s Day musical cabaret celebration, "Melodies in Motion." Vocalists include Carla Renata of "The Lion King" with other special guests. Music will be country, jazz and rhythm and blues. $25-$35. (818) 347-9938

SAT., MAY 21

A Habitat Fundraiser

Habitat for Humanity hosts annual Family Fun Day fundraiser beginning 9:30 a.m. with 5K, 10K run, walk, glide and 25-mile bike ride at Rancho Simi Community Park, corner of Royal Avenue and Erringer Road, Simi Valley. At 11 a.m. it’s a carnival with fun and food booths. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a fundraising dinner and silent auction at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. $35. (805) 485-6065