FRI., FEB. 17

A Historic Family Feud “Feud Between Families of Two 19th Century Poets” will be the topic of speaker Norma Garbert at 7:30 p.m. at the Balboa Mission Town Hall, 16916 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Granada Hills when the San Fernando Valley Genealogical Society meets. Her subject is Clement Moore and a feud over a well-known poem. Free. (818) 349-0878

Beatles Tribute Ticket to Ride: A Tribute to the Beatles presents music of the Fab Four at 8 p.m. at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. $12 to $20. (805) 583-7900

Myths About Mars Ventura County Astronomical Society: Guest speaker Matt Ventimiglia will discuss “The War of the Worlds: A Brief History of Martian Invasion,” exploring fact and fiction surrounding the planet Mars at 7:30 p.m. in the Forum Auditorium on the campus of Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. Open to all. (805) 520-9666

SAT., FEB. 18

Shelter Operations American Red Cross of Ventura County and city of Calabasas present a Shelter Operations course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento and same hours on Tues., Feb. 28 in City Hall Council Chambers, 26135 Mureau Road, Calabasas. (818) 878-4225, ext. 294

Shelter Operations American Red Cross of Ventura County and city of Calabasas present a Shelter Operations course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento and same hours on Tues., Feb. 28 in City Hall Council Chambers, 26135 Mureau Road, Calabasas. (818) 878-4225, ext. 294

Car Wash Fundraiser Youth of Camarillo Community Church will host a car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1322 Las Posas Road, Camarillo to raise funds through sponsors and donations to support their trip to Chicago for the Awana Summit National Competition. Directions: (805) 484-8470

Free Classical Concert The Santa Barbara Music Club hosts a concert at 3 p.m. in Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara featuring works by Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Ravel and Liszt. Free.

Dancing in Camarillo Camarillo Ripsnorters Square Dance Club hosts a plus level square dance with A-1 tip, an hour of pre-rounds and round dancing between tips at 7 p.m. at Camarillo Community Center at corner of Carmen and Burnley in Camarillo. $6. (805) 482-3201

Space Society National Space Society hosts Col. Robert Newberry of the U.S. Air Force Space Command speaking about the general programs of the Space Command

and the Air Force launch vehicles program at 9:30 a.m. at Canoga Park High School. Open to all. (818) 347-5452

Los Effectos Del Fuego On this bilingual hike learn about “Los Effectos Del Fuego” as hikers observe the effects of fire and learn more about fire ecology, from 10 a.m. to noon at Cheeseboro Canyon in Old Agoura. National Park Service will lead. (805) 370-2301

Maritime Museum The Ventura County Maritime Museum hosts a 15th anniversary celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 in the museum courtyard, 2731 S. Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, featuring free activities and entertainment. (805) 984-6260

Civil War Revisited Civil War reenactors will give living history presentations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow at Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Richmond Howitzers will display and fire full-scale artillery pieces. $2 to $6. (805) 498-9441

MON., FEB. 20

A Simi Celebration President’s Day celebration at the Ronald Reagan Library & Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features children’s activities, presidential look-a-alikes, storytelling, concert. All outside activities are free; $3 to $12 to tour exhibits. (800) 410-8354

SUN., FEB. 19

Hot Jazz at Bakery The Danny Janklow Quartet will perform at 4 p.m. at the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles in a benefit for the Agoura High School Music program. Janklow is an AHS junior. For ticket pricing and directions: (818) 865-0107

Classic Variety Show Actors Shirley Jones, Dom DeLuise and Nanette Fabray accompanied by the Horace Heidt Orchestra will present “TV Stars Live On Stage,” a classic variety show format, at 2:30 p.m. in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $32 to $47. (805) 449-2787

Hospice Fundraiser A fundraiser featuring art, wine, music, silent and live auctions will benefit Hospice of the Conejo from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital, 401 E. Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks. $50 to $60. (805) 495-2145

Drummers to Jam Conejo Valley Community Drummers jam at 2 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, the northwest corner (outside, behind the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road). Free. (805) 494-7734

Moms’ Event RSVP

Due An RSVP is due before Mon., Feb. 20 for the Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples event on Wed., March 1 at 6:30 p.m. at BJ’s Restaurant, 3955 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village. The $17 fee includes a buffet dinner of pizza, gourmet salad, non-alcoholic beverages. RSVP to Stacy at (805) 520-3884

TUES., FEB. 21

Sustainable Lifestyle Sierra Club, San Fernando Valely Group/Angeles Chapter will hear from Michael Stevenson and Ilse Wacker of their conservation committee discussing “Adopting a More Sustainable Lifestyle” at 7 p.m. at the Reseda Park Recreation Hall, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda. (818) 346-9421

Adoption Information Children’s Bureau hosts a parent orientation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, to inform adults, single or married, about offering vulnerable children a permanent, stable home environment. Training provided. (805) 499-0620

Genealogy Primer Family historian Carolyn Depp will address the Conejo Valley Genealogical Society at 6:45 p.m. at Conejo Valley Adult School, 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 497-0302

WED., FEB. 22

Mystery & Munchies The New Jewish Community Center at Milken, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills presents at 6:30 p.m. “A Mystery Night for Food Lovers” featuring author Cynthia Lawrence, noted for her mystery writing that blends California cuisine and murder. She’ll talk about her books and share some recipes. Free. (818) 4643281