FRI., AUG. 18
'The Mikado' Curtain Call Youth Theatre in association with Camarillo Community Theatre presents 30 actors ages 10 to 19 in performances of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta "The Mikado" at 8 p.m. tonight, at 2 and 8 p.m. tomorrow and at 2 p.m. Sunday, at 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo (inside the airport). $5 to $10. It's the tale of Nanki-Poo, Yum Yum, Ko Ko and the comic plot twists that their star-crossed paths take on the path to true love. (805) 388-5716
A Primer
on Telescopes Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 8 p.m. at Charles Temple Observatory at Moorpark College. Various club members will conduct a new telescope user's clinic. Learn pros and cons of different types of telescope plus opportunity to view the night sky. Club advises to call first to confirm event location (805) 520-9666
SAT., AUG. 19
Camarillo Air
Show The 26th annual Camarillo Air Show presented by Experimental Aircraft Assn. Chapter 723 will be at Camarillo Airport today and tomorrow and feature aerobatics, airplane rides, entertainment, food, flying and static displays of experimental, military and vintage aircraft, children's activities, pancake breakfast, silent auction and raffle, and World War II flying aces sharing memories of their airborne adventures. $6 to $15. (805) 218-6460
Steely Dan Devotees The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents Music in the Park concert at 6 p.m. at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley featuring the band Pretzel Logic in a Steely Dan tribute. Picnickers are invited to bring a basket, or purchase food at the event. Free admission. (818) 865-9304
Genealogy Update Ventura County Genealogical Society, Inc. meets 1 to 4 p.m. at Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Cathy Robbins will discuss "Salt Lake, Rumor vs. Facts." There will also be two workshops. Guests welcome and invited to bring any questions. Free. (805) 644-4753
'The Little Prince' "The Little Prince" will be performed at 8 p.m. today and Sat., Aug. 26 at 30495 Canwood St., Agoura Hills, in an adaptation by show's director Anthony Montes of Antoine de Saint Exupery's book. The John Robert Powers Production Group's show features performers ages 9 to 14. Donations accepted. Reserve: (818) 735-8620
Swim Fun Sign-ups Conejo Valley YMCA, 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks hosts sign-ups for fall group and private swim classes. Priority registration 9 to 11 a.m. open to those enrolled in swim programs within the last year, otherwise 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (805) 523-7613
Youth Dance and More Conejo Recreation and Park District hosts an End of Summer Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks featuring DJ, video show, outdoor inflatables, rock climbing wall, barbecue. School ID required; dress code enforced. Conejo Valley students only; incoming seventh-, eighthand ninth-graders welcome. $10. (805) 494-5156
Catch a Seaside Flick CineMalibu and California Wildlife Center present live music and a screening of family film "Fly Away Home" at 6 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park, corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road (opposite Pepperdine). Live music begins at 6 p.m. with The Mornings followed by recording artist Marianne Keith. Film starts at dusk. Food and beverages available for purchase. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Admission free but donations welcomed to support wildlife center. (818) 222-2658
SAT., AUG. 26
See a Simi
Mermaid Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District hosts a "dive in" movie featuring swimming and a screening of "The Little Mermaid" at Rancho Simi Community Park pool, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Movie begins around 7:30 p.m. Bring a picnic and rafts, inner tubes, chairs, blankets. $5
per person. (805) 584
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Meet the Candidate Meet and Greet reception for Ferial Masry, candidate for California's 37th Assembly District, is from 4 to 6 p.m. at home of Gerda and Arnold Fadden, 1428 Suffolk Ave., Thousand Oaks. RSVP (805) 495-1577
Free Car Wash Christian Church of the Hills is providing a free community car wash from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church driveway at 29295 Agoura Road, just west of Kanan Road in Agoura Hills. (818) 991-1929
From Set to Screen Paramount Ranch, Cornell Road, Agoura: Join an informative ranger-led tour of the old movie set at 9:30 a.m. and learn the history of the ranch in film plus learn about those special illusions that transform a dusty set into a realistic town. The one hour easy-paced walk is free as is parking. (805) 370-2301
Meet Local Wildlife At 7 p.m. at Sycamore Canyon in Point Mugu State Park (on the Pacific Coast Highway four miles west of Ventura County line) meet live wild birds, mammals and reptiles as the Nature of Wildworks presents "Wild in California," a one-hour family program providing an up close look at local wild critters. (310) 455-0550
SUN., AUG. 20
Bridal Show at Hyatt The Hyatt Bridal Premiere Show is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Fashion shows are at 12:30 and 3 p.m. More than 65 vendors will assist brides-to-be with all aspects of wedding planning. $8. (805) 376-3515
A Classy Big Band Comprised of some of Hollywood's finest musicians, Steve Huffsteter's Big Band will entertain from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at a Summer Jazz Concert on the grounds of Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., s
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Silent Film Screening The National Park Service and the Silent Society of Hollywood Heritage Inc. present "The Lost World," a 1925 silent film, at 7:30 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion at Paramount Ranch, on Cornell Road in Agoura. An adventure story, film uses pioneering special effects to tell the story of a lost world in South America where dinosaurs still roam the earth. Michael Mortilla provides live music. Bring a flashlight and mosquito repellant. $3 to $6. (805) 370-2301
Knights Play Golf Knights of Columbus, Moorpark Holy Cross Council No. 9969, hosts 10th annual charity golf tournament on the Shadow course at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. Check in at 10:30 a.m., putting contest 11 a.m., shotgun start at noon, dinner and raffle following play, plus hole-in-one prize. $150. (805) 532-2114 Tim
Flute Music at
Rancho From 10 a.m. to noon, Erik "Medicine Wind" Alvarado will perform Native American flute music in the picturesque setting of Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park. Free. Call National Park Service for directions at (805) 370-2301
MON., AUG. 21
Mariachi Music Plus Haverim B'nai B'rith welcomes the public to attend the 10th annual Ice Cream Social at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Adat
Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive,
Thousand Oaks. Guests will be serenaded by the strolling Mariachi Camarillo Group performing rancheras, polkas and more.
Quilters Have Heart "Philanthropy" will be the subject discussed when the Conejo Valley Quilters meet in Baxter Auditorium, One Baxter Way, Westlake Village. Social is at 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. New quilters and guests are welcome. (805) 529-4882
TUES., AUG. 22
For Adoptive Parents Children's Bureau hosts a parent orientation for prospective adoptive parents from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Single or married adults are welcome, both English and Spanishspeaking. (805) 499-0620
Compost Facts Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Stan Hakes from the city of Thousand Oaks will discuss composting and worms. Members will partake of a crop swap. Nonmembers are welcome. (805) 498-1623
WED., AUG. 23
Embroidery Display Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America meets from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. The program will feature a display of completed projects. Beginners are welcome to attend. (805) 498-5956
Animal Expert's Advice Animal whisperer Elizabeth O'Fallon-Whittington will conduct "Communication: A Workshop for Animal Owners" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Aug. 26 at HorseN-Around Art Gallery, 53 Moody Court, Thousand Oaks. $25 donation is directed to animal rescue organizations. (805) 494-7213
THURS., AUG. 24
Chamber Mixer The Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a mixer at 5:30 p.m. at Patioworld, 419 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. featuring food and door prizes.
FRI., AUG. 25
'Bell, Book and Candle' Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo (inside the airport) presents the romantic comedy with a witchcraft theme, "Bell, Book and Candle," tonight through Sun., Sept. 24. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Two for the price of one admission tonight and Sept. 1 to 3. $8 to $15. (805) 388-5716
An Irreverent Farce "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" is a fast-paced irreverent farce that blends the comedy of ancient Roman playwright Plautus with the energy of classic vaudeville in the story of a crafty slave scheming to win his
freedom. Presented by the Conejo Players at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, tonight through Sept. 23 at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. $14 to $18. (805) 495-3715
SAT., AUG. 26
Elegant 'Day at Ascot' New West Symphony League hosts fundraiser "Day at Ascot" at 3 p.m. at Ventura Farms, David Murdock's estate in Hidden Valley/ Lake Sherwood area of Thousand Oaks featuring tours of gardens and orchid conservatory, parade of Arabian horses, silent and live auctions, boutique items, awards for the most beautiful hat in the Ascot races tradition and more. Proceeds support musical programs for youth. $200. (805) 493-4663
PC User Group Channel Islands PC User Group meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club, 1500 Temple Ave., Camarillo, and will preview the newest version of WinDVD by InterVideo, a video system to use on PC, HDTV and cellphones. Free, all welcome. (805) 987-1748
