FRI., JULY 21

Stunning Night Skies Award-winning photographer Wally Pacholka will discuss "Images of Our Night Skies Over National Parks" at the 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Ventura County Astronomical Society in the multipurpose room of Mesa Union School, 3901 N. Mesa School Road, Somis. His work has appeared in Time, Life, Newsweek, National Geographic and many other top publications. Public invited to view his beautiful work. (805) 520-9666

Summer in Full Bloom Tony Valois, coordinator of "What's Blooming" on the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area's website, will show photos of summer wildflowers, share the secrets of how they survive summer heat and drought, and provide tips on how to photograph them in a lecture at 7 p.m. at the National Park Service Visitor Center, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 370-2301

Local Pastor is Guest The Rev. Gary Alan Dickey of United Methodist Church of Westlake Village will be guest speaker discussing "The Treasure of Church Records: British and American Records" at 7:30 p.m. meeting of San Fernando Valley Genealogical Society at Balboa Mission Town Hall, 16916 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Granada Hills. Guests welcome. Free. (818) 349-0878

Enjoy a Pops Concert The Moorpark College Performing Arts Center will host an orchestra "Pops" concert directed by James Song at 8 p.m. on the campus, 7075 Campus Drive, Moorpark. Show will feature an instrumental orchestral presentation of light pops music to a variety of favorite scores. Call for ticket info: (805) 378-1485

'City of Angels' is Here Young Artists Ensemble presents Tony Award winning play "City of Angels" tonight through July 30 (no shows July 24 or 25) in Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Shows at 7:30 p.m. with 2:30 p.m. matinees on Sundays July 23 and 30. $13 to $20. (805) 381-1246

Tragic Moor at CLU Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival presents "Othello," about the Moor Othello, his wife, Desdemona, and the treacherous plottings of Iago that destroy their union, tonight through Aug. 6 in Kingsmen Park, on Cal Lutheran University campus, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Show is at 8 p.m. Pre-show skitsbegin at 6:30 p.m. Performances Friday to Sunday. $10 to $65. (805) 493-3455

SAT., JULY 22

Family Nature Day Solstice Canyon, Malibu: National Park Service hosts a family nature day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring hands-on fun. Visit the park's education shelter to learn about Solstice Canyon, make a craft or join in a short discovery hike. Park is on Corral Canyon Road just off the Pacific Coast Highway and features year-round stream, ruins of a unique old estate and remnants of its gardens. (805) 370-2301

Fleet Feet in Camarillo Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District hosts a country-western dance from 8 to 11 p.m. in the auditorium at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 Burnley St. Live music by DJ "Jammin' Country." Free dance lessons 7:30 to 8 p.m. $2.50 to $5. (805) 482-1996, ext. 18

Simply Symphonic The Camarillo Arts Council's summer concert and film series at Constitution Park in Camarillo continues with a 7:30 p.m. performance by the Moorpark Symphony Or

chestra. A youth pre-show is at 6:45 p.m. Films begin at dusk. The film "Zathura" will be shown on Sat., July 29.

Parking Lot Sale Mt. Cross Lutheran Church, on Camino Esplendido off Crestview Avenue near Las Posas Road in Camarillo, hosts a parking lot sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will go toward post-Hurricane Katrina rebuilding efforts in Louisiana. (805) 482-3847

Let's Get Dancing Buckles and Bows Square Dance Club hosts a plus level square dance with A-1 tip from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 499-2920

A Storyteller's Tales Professional storyteller Rebecca Martin will regale children preschool age and up with tales from around the world in two presentations today, the first at 11 a.m. at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks and the second at 2 p.m. at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Free. (805) 449-2660, ext. 213

Soccer Fundraiser Oak Park High School girls' soccer team hosts a fundraising car wash from 9 a.m. to noon in parking lot at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. $5, larger vehicles more. Proceeds help to fund purchase of equipment.

SUN., JULY 23

Beatles Tribute Band City of Agoura Hills Concerts in the Park series presents "Yesterday-A Tribute to the Beatles" at 6 p.m. at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills. Free. (818) 597-7361

Come Laugh Out Loud Silents Under the Stars classic silent films will present "All Star Comedy Night" at 8 p.m. at Paramount Ranch (in an outdoor pavilion on the old Western set) featuring short films of Our Gang, Laurel and Hardy, Harold Lloyd and Charlie Chaplin. Ranch is on Cornell Road in Agoura. Bring a picnic and a flashlight. $3 to $6. Call National Park Service for more info: (805) 370-2301

Jazz Blossoms Gardens of the World community park at 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks (opposite Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza) opens its annual Summer Jazz Concert Series with the big band sounds of Chris Walden from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Picnickers welcome, but no pets. Free. (805) 557-1135

British Car Invasion See vintage British cars including Jaguars, Morgans, Land Rovers, Lotuses, MGs, Triumphs and many more top-name vehicles at the 16th annual Ventura County British Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on display at Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard. (805) 985-4852

Pooch Parade Canine Adoption and Rescue League hosts ninth annual Pooch Parade and Pet Expo from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at San Buenaventura State Beach Park, Ventura. Fundraising dog walk, pet-related vendors, dog rescue groups, silent auction, dog contests, demonstrations by Frisbee hounds, agility dogs, Ventura Police Department K9 unit. Parking $8. Admission to event free except for registered walkers (pledges required to participate). (805) 652-1001

MON., JULY 24

An Anime Adventure Youth in middle school and high school invited to watch "Spirited Away," a Japanese anime adventure at 6:30 p.m. at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 449-2660, ext. 213

TUES., JULY 25

Around the Campfire Enjoy a campfire program led by local naturalists featuring stories, songs and marshmallows. Meet at 7 p.m. at Crummer Canyon Road in Calabasas. Free but RSVP required to (310) 454-1395, ext. 153

Adoption Information Children's Bureau will host an information meeting for those interested in becoming adoptive parents from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Agency provides training, services, support. (805) 499-0620

WED., JULY 26

For Embroidery Fans 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 be on Christmas decoration using the needle weaving technique. Beginners welcome. (805) 498-5956

Human Resources National Human Resources Association meets for breakfast and a program from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Los Robles Golf Course Events Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker Scott Hamilton will provide "Five Elements to Creating Effective Measurement and Accountability." $20 to $37. (805) 660-1895

Empowering Women Women's Empowerment Group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and Aug. 9 and 23 in the Westlake Village area. For details call (818) 222-0160

Classical Guitar The Ventura County Classical Guitar Society meets at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo at 7 p.m. Classical guitarist Brian Barany will perform at 8 p.m. (805) 482-6224

Balloon Art Laura Dakin, called the Balloon Pop! Star, will present "Balloon Reading Adventures" at 11 a.m. at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks and at 2 p.m. at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Her program blends children's stories, audience actors, balloon costumes and props. Free. (805) 449-2660

THURS., JULY 27

Chamber Mixer The Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a mixer at 5:30 p.m. at City National Bank, 2655 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village featuring food, door prizes. (818) 889-3150

Judd Wields Baton Julie Judd, director of bands at Chaparral Middle School in Moorpark, will conduct the Camarillo Community Band when they perform a wide variety of musical favorites at 7 p.m. in Constitution Park, next to City Hall, in Camarillo. (805) 484-8050

Family Time Plus The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center hosts its inaugural "Family Mixer," an event aimed at mixing family time with business at the Berylwood/Simi Valley Family Resource Center from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be business networking as well as a chance for children to play bingo and make crafts. (805) 526-3900

Volunteers to Help Trained RSVP volunteers will provide help through the Homeowners and Renters Assistance Program. Qualified individuals receive a once yearly rebate on their property tax payments. From 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday through Aug. 31 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 381-2744

FRI., JULY 28

'The Music Man' Arrives Cabrillo Music Theatre presents "The Music Man," the story of a charming con artist, the town he tries to con, and the demure librarian who captures his heart. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, tonight through Aug. 6 in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $19 to $45. (805) 4492787

This Game is History Local history teacher Brian Dennert will demonstrate how to play the new history-themed card game "Anachronism: The Greatest Game in History" from the History Channel at 5 p.m. at Hidden Fortress Comics and Collectibles, 1960 Sequoia Ave., Ste. 9, Simi Valley. The game creates a curiosity to find out more about history, and is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Free. (805) 501-1939 Dennert or call Hidden Fortress at (805) 526-6457

High School Reunion The El Camino Real High School Class of 1976 hosts its 30th year reunion today through July 30. Today's activities feature an informal get-together at 4 p.m. The reunion gala opens at 5:30 p.m. Saturday with cocktails in the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, followed by dinner and dancing. On Sunday a family picnic will be at 12:30 p.m. For details call Robin Golden Rojas at (818) 807-5436

SAT., JULY 29

Art and Root Beer Mix The Camarillo Art Center will present "Camarillo Pastel Show" from today through Aug. 20 at 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A "Black Cow" ( root beer float) reception will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. today. The show features well-known artists from around Ventura County. Free. (805) 445-7061