FRI., MAY 5
Rocking It In Calabasas Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas hosts a rock concert at 7 p.m. featuring the Good Cheer, Animatronics, Francine Dancer, Cicada and We Are Lions. $7. (818) 880-2993
Networking Breakfast Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts "Networking Bingo" at Networking Breakfast of Champions from 7 to 9 a.m. at Los Robles Greens banquet center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. $26. (805) 370-0035
Over the Hill Gang Ventura County Over the Hill Gang International Club invites active people ages 50 and over to get acquainted at their 7 p.m. meeting at a member's Thousand Oaks home. (818) 735-0987
Dance Concert Thousand Oaks High School Dance Department presents "T.O. Guide," a spring dance concert, at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night in the school gym, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. $5 to $10.
SAT., MAY 6
Catch CVD Parade At 9 a.m. the Conejo Valley Days Parade sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks will enliven Thousand Oaks Boulevard from Duesenberg Drive to Erbes Road until noon, featuring more than 120 parade entries including bands, floats and equestrian units. (805) 371-8730
Fine Arts Festival Calabasas Arts Council presents ninth annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow in parking lot behind Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento, next to Calabasas Commons. View and buy paintings, sculptures, glass works, jewelry, photography, etc. Food vendors, live entertainment. Admission is free, onsite parking available for $7. (818) 878-4225, ext. 270
Film Scores Featured California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks presents a concert in Samuelson Chapel at 8 p.m. featuring program of film scores of Academy Award winning music legend Alfred Newman, narrated by his granddaughter. Freewill offering will be received. (805) 493-3306
Dinner Auction Oaks Christian School presents sixth annual dinner auction themed "Let Freedom Ring" at 6 p.m. in Air Force One Pavilion at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Emcee is John Schneider. Features silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment and students performing arts presentations. $175 per person. (818) 575-9150
Fairy Tales in Park Gypsies in a Trunk present "Jack and the Beanstalk" at 11 a.m. at Foxfield Park, 31965 Foxfield Drive, Westlake Village and again at 4 p.m. at Rancho Simi Bicentennial Amphitheatre, corner of Erringer and Royal Avenues, Simi Valley. Live theatrical performance of children's tale with a modern-day twist. Free. (661) 718-3968
Dem Gals Host Brunch Democratic Women's Council of the Conejo Valley hosts a brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Candidates forum will be presented with all Democratic candidates for office from the 42nd district expected to be in attendance. $25. RSVP: (805) 497-1003
Take a Ranch Ramble Join an easy-paced, docent-led walk and learn about natural history and cultural history of Peter Strauss Ranch (former Lake Enchanto site), 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura (corner of Troutdale Drive) from 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at ranch house. Free. (805) 370-2301
DAR Takes a Tour Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of American Revolution, meets 10 a.m. at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley for a tour of Air Force One Pavilion followed by no-host lunch. (805) 532-1148
Don't Miss Plant Sale Busy Hands Garden Club hosts a plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley featuring lots of varieties and low prices, plus special children's section of inexpensive plants for Mother's Day. (805) 522-2897
All About As
tronomy Ventura County Astronomical Society celebrates National Astronomy Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Lakes, 2200 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks with displays, children's activities, eye safe solar observing and more. At 8 p.m. will be a program at Charles Temple Observatory, Moorpark College. Free. (805) 520-9666
Ice Cream Social Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills hosts an "Ice Cream Social and Camp Meet-N-Greet" for parents and prospective summer campers from 2 to 4 p.m. at the center. Learn about all the camps available for ages 3 to 14. Make ice cream sundaes, play games, face painting. (818) 5977361
Boys & Girls Club Boys & Girls of Camarillo hosts annual "Bids for Kids Auction" at the Crowne Plaza in Ventura. Dinner, dancing, bidding on high quality items and a celebration of youth are featured. Proceeds support club's programs. $150. Call Travis for event time: (805) 482-8113, ext. 12
Garden Happenings Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks: From 10 a.m. to noon today a native and water-wise plant sale will be held in the nursery area; at 2 p.m. tomorrow Ed Hager will lead a walk through the rare fruit orchard. (805) 494-7630
Freestyle Basketball "Slammin' Trickz Freestyle Basketball Tour" makes an appearance at 7 p.m. at Moorpark College gymnasium. Street and freestyle players will show off their skills and tricks. $10 to $25. (866) 468-3399
Dems Host Fundraiser The Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley invites public to their Cinco de Mayo fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. at 6481 Smoketree Ave., Oak Park featuring food, drinks, pinata, salsa dancing and more. $20. (805) 675-8785
Martial Arts Show Ventura County Chapter of Masters and Martial Artists host 2006 Martial Arts Super Fest and Stunt Show from 2 to 5 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Call for ticket info: (805) 375-7273
Coffee & Chat The American Association of University Women host a Coffee and Chat program from 9 to 11 a.m. at Side Street Cafe, 996 Lawrence Drive, Newbury Park. Prospective members of AAUW are welcome. (805) 495-9669 Shirley
SUN., MAY 7
Native American Artist Native American artist Judy DeRosa will discuss her work at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. at Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center, on grounds of Rancho Sierra Vista/ Satwiwa off Lynn Road/Via Goleta in Newbury Park. Her artwork will be on exhibit through June 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends only. (805) 370-2301
Antiques Faire Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park hosts an Antiques Faire from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors displaying antiques and collectibles plus experts to evaluate your heirlooms for $5 per item. Free cookies, lemonade. Opportunity drawings. Lectures, tours of museum and grounds. $5. (805) 498-9441
SAT., MAY 6
Simi Book Sale Simi Valley Friends of the Library host a Spring Blow Out Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Prices from 25 cents or one dollar per bag. Wide selection.
(805) 584-1266
Spring Garden Tour Camarillo Hospice hosts 10th annual Spring Garden Tour from noon to 5 p.m. Tour four private gardens in greater Camarillo area plus the Camarillo Ranch Gardens. Demonstrations, boutique, opportunity drawings, free refreshments, live music. $20 to $25. (805) 389-6870
Brandeis Women Brandeis University National Women's Committee of the Conejo Valley hosts mystery novelist Rochelle Krich at Oak Park Community Center, 1000 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Boutiques from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Program is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Krich will discuss her writing and sign her books. (818) 991-2667
Genealogy Talk Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County meets 2 to 4 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Hal Bookbinder will discuss "The Changing Borders of Eastern Europe." Free. (818) 889-6616
Patriotic Gala Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge, Los Angeles Chapter, hosts "Wings of Freedom" patriotic celebration at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. Connie Stevens will be honored. Patriotic presentations, musical entertainment, luncheon. (818) 889-4839 for ticket details
Special Pet Adoptions From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Agoura Animal Shelter, 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills will be participating in the nationwide Pet Adopt-a-thon event sponsored by North Shore Animal League. Please visit and check out the cats and dogs looking for homes. (818) 991-0071
Hawaiian Art Taught Somis resident Beverly Gwaltney provides overview on history, designs and practices of Hawaiian feather lei making from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Free. Reservations: (818) 878-3741
MON., MAY 8
Discover Local Beauty National Park Service Ranger Mike Malone will give a presentation at 2 p.m. on "Beautiful Mountains in Your Backyard" at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Learn about local recreational opportunities and much more. Free. (805) 381-2744
Special Education Oak Park Special Education Advisory Committee presents year end meeting at 6:30 p.m. in lecture room at Oak Park Library, on OPHS campus at 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. (818) 889-1037
Videomakers' Contest Thousand Oaks Videomakers meet 7:30 p.m. at Commerical Capital Bank's community room, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Members are amateur video makers and have created 15-minute comedy videos for club's contest; public welcome to attend and help judge the entries. (818) 706-8136
Kiwanis Golf
Tourney Simi Valley Kiwanis hosts 27th annual golf tournament at Wood Ranch Golf Course, Simi Valley. Check in at 11:30 a.m., lunch then tee off at 1 p.m. Raffle, putting contest, two-man scramble, dinner, silent auction and trophy presentation. $150. (805) 428-3012
Educators Saluted Las Virgenes Special Education PTA hosts third annual "Exceptional Educators Award" ceremony at 7 p.m. at Las Virgenes Unified School District office, 4111 N. Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. Event honors educators, teachers, administrators and staff members who provide support to LVUSD and have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and excellence toward enriching lives of special needs students
TUES., MAY 9
Romance Writers Romance writers Karen Kay and Leigh Court will be guest speakers during the Ventura County Writers Club meeting at 7 p.m. at Borders Books & Music, 125 W.Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Open to anyone interested in writing. (805) 375-3188
Women's Connection Thousand Oaks Women's Connection meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Leslie Jacobs will present "Incredible Edibles, Delectable Centerpieces" and associate professor Sauni Rinehart will discuss "Peace, it's Just Another Sign." Music by Michelle Moore. $20. (805) 497-2949
WLV Women's Club Westlake Women's Club opens with business meeting at 10 a.m. then luncheon at 11:45 a.m. with a harp recital at 12:30 p.m. by Westlake Village resident Michaela Shaw, age 15, at Westlake Village Inn. $23. (818) 865-1399
Tips on Future Finances Edward Jones representative Matthew Jones hosts a free broadcast presentation about baby boomers' retirement investments titled "The Shape of Things to Come" at 8:30 a.m., 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. at 3661 Las Posas Road, Ste 171, Camarillo. (805) 388-9918
WED., MAY 10
Enrichment Circle Women's Enrichment Circle meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight and May 24 at 1275 Bluesail Circle, Westlake Village. Rev. Andrea Sebera is facilitator. (818) 222-0160
THURS., MAY 11
Gem Club Shines Conejo Gem and Mineral Club invites public to learn about shiny stones and much more at 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. A Pepple Pup workshop for youth opens the event. (805) 532-1916
Job Fair for Veterans From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Oxnard Job and Career Center, 635 S. Ventura Road, Oxnard is the annual Veterans Job Fair. Call EDD for details at (805) 382-8610
FRI., MAY 12
Book Bargains Here The Book Bag, 202 N. Skyline Drive, Thousand Oaks hosts a second anniversary "Customer Appreciation Half-Price Sale" today and tomorrow to raise money and awareness for the Conejo Valley Adult Literacy Program, which will receive the sale proceeds. For hours call (805) 497-0710
Agoura Newcomers The Agoura Newcomers Club will host a coffee at 10 a.m. Purpose of club is to help those new to Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake Village and Calabasas to get acquainted. Call for location: (818) 991-6590
A Peach Hill Carnival Peach Hill Academy's Posse Carnival is from 4 to 8 p.m. at 13400 Christian Barrett Drive, Moorpark hosted by Peach Hill PTA and has games and family fun activities plus live and silent auctions and a raffle plus vendors selling varied menu. (805) 378-6307
