FRI., JAN. 12

Hakuna Matata Dance students of Rio Mesa High School present "The Circle of Life: A Lion King Story," 7 p.m., Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way. (805) 278-5500.

It's Showtime Curtain Call Youth Theatre and Camarillo Community Theatre present "Snow White and the 7 Surfin' Dwarfs," 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, inside airport. Tonight, Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 and 8 p.m. $10, $5. Free popcorn for Food Share donation. Box office (805) 388-5716.

Chamber Luncheon Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon 11:30 a.m.,Grand Vista Hotel, Simi Valley. Honor board chairs, install officers, present awards. $35. (805) 526-3900.

Talk On Homesteaders Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club hosts luncheon meeting 10 a.m., Holy Cross Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Topic: Women who homesteaded California. RSVP due by noon, Jan. 10. Tami Gresiak (805) 529-5439.

University On Wheels Brandeis University National Women's Committee of the Conejo Valley presents annual University on Wheels, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Woodland HiIls Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Speakers: Dr. Derek M. Isaacowitz, Rabbi Zoe Klein. RSVP (818) 991-1391.

Make Connections Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce's Networking Breakfast of Champions, Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. 6:45 a.m. registration, 7 a.m. Early Bird drawing. Special guests Karen Gabler from Nordman, Cormany Hair & Compton, and Doug Ready from Barrett Business Service give "Employment Law and Strategies Update." $26 at the door. RSVP (805) 370-0035, www.towlvchamber.org.

RV Weekend The Weekenders RV Club hosts monthly campout today and tomorrow, Golden Shore RV Resort, Long Beach. Free shuttle to major attractions. Each family brings a dessert for cakewalk. Saturday potluck dinner, Sunday brunch. Mary (805) 484-3180.

Welcome To Agoura Agoura Newcomers Club hosts a welcome coffee, 10 a.m. at a private home. All members, area newcomers and anyone who wants to make acquaintances invited. (818) 991-6590.

Listen To The Band Thousand Oaks Teen Center hosts High School Concert. 7 to 11 p.m., 1375 E. Janss Road. $8. Bands: Greeley Estates, Sunset Radio, Full Switch Coma. For high school students only. (805) 494-5156.

SAT., JAN. 13

New Library Grand Opening of Moorpark City Library, 699 Moorpark Ave. Dedication 9:30 a.m. Ribbon cutting 10 a.m. Children's program, "Historical Journey Through America's Music" 10:30 a.m. All ages program, "The American Cowboy: Stories and Songs" 2 p.m. Refreshments served. (805) 517-6370.

Learn About Mammals Mountains Restoration Trust presents Youth Naturalist program,

"Learn What Makes a Mammal a Mammal." 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Headwaters Corner, 23075 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Hike to look for signs of mammals, guest speaker brings live mammals, related craft. Ages 8 to 12. $15 fee. Preregistration required, Susan Haugland (818) 591-1701, ext. 181.

Scoping the Cosmos Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 N. Mesa School Road, Somis. Guest speaker is telescope inventor John Dobson. Public invited. Starline (805) 5209666, www.vcas.org.

Fairy Tale Time Professional actor, storyteller Scott Burden presents "Feed your imagination with a taste of fairy tales." 11 a.m., Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Program repeats 2 p.m. Newbury Park branch library, 2331 Borchard Road. (805) 4492660, ext. 212.

Take A Hike Mountains Restoration Trust presents Interpretive Walk at Cold Creek Preserve, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet lower gate, off Mulholland Highway, 5 miles to Stunt Road. Explore trails, cross meadows, walk by shrubs. RSVP required (818) 591-1701, ext. 203.

Let's Swing Monthly swing dance at Goebel Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Dance lesson 7 p.m., open dancing until 11 p.m. New dance floor installed. All ages welcome. General admission $10, seniors $5. David Katz (818) 865-1257.

Solar-powered Brunch Democratic Women's Council of the Conejo Valley hosts brunch, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boccaccio's Restaurante, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Agoura Hills. Special speaker Mark Mrohs, alternative energy expert, 25 years experience in solar electric power industry. $25, includes beverage, gratuity. Reservations required by calling (805) 390-9323 or adminvp@dwccv.org.

Great Moms American Mothers sponsor Honor Mother of the Year Luncheon, noon to 2:30 p.m., Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. $25, semi-formal. Danielle Smith, (805) 523-0392.

SUN., JAN. 14

Jazz Babies Simi Valley Jazz Club meets 1 to 5 p.m., Simi Valley Boys & Girls Club, 2850 Lemon Drive. Featured band (jazz and banjos) plays 3 to 4 p.m. Jammers may sign up for sets. Traditional jazz music from '20s to '50s, swing, Dixieland jazz. Members $6, nonmembers $9. Cathy Scotti (805) 341-0856, cathyscotti@adelphia.net.

TUES., JAN. 16

Safety First Westlake Village Newcomers Club hosts coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, at home of club president. Senior Dept. Larry Logan of Ventura County Sheriff's Department discusses home safety. Free, guests welcome. For location and RSVP, Kathy Brehm (805) 371-1220.

So Long, Birdie Kids Acting Out-West Performing Arts Camp presents adaptation of musical "Bye Bye Birdie," 5 and 7 p.m., Theater on the Hill in the Hillcrest Center, Thousand Oaks. (805) 381-1246.

Play Along Acoustic Music Club meets 7 to 11 p.m. in a Camarillo home. Beginner to expert musicians welcome to participate in song circles. T.J. Zeiler, (805) 482-0029.

Conservation Report Sierra Club San Fernando Valley Group/Los Angeles Chapter presents "Save Open Space: Conservation Victories in So. Cal." 7 p.m., Rec Hall in Reseda Park, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda. Speakers Mary Wiesbrock, Sue Boecker from "Save Open Space" share how they helped preserve Jordan Ahmanson, Gillette ranches. Also discuss current projects to protect two wildlife corridors. Free; refreshments served. Social concerns activism/letter writing before meeting. Ellen (310) 740-6402.

WED., JAN. 17

Dems Host Speaker Valley West Democratic Club meets 7 p.m., Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Assemblyman Lloyd Levine discusses coming legislation, answers questions. Free, visitors welcome. Zita, Len Kass (818) 888-8718, Al Saur (818) 348-8610.

Chamber Mixer Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts After 5 Mixer. 5:30 to 7 p.m., new Courtyard by Marriott, 1710 Newbury Road, Newbury Park. Appetizers by Louise's Trattoria. Chamber members $2, nonmembers $10. No RSVP required. (805) 370-0035, www.towlvchamber.org.

Family Planning Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club meets 7 p.m., Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Planned Parenthood staff discuss the organization. Question and answer period. (805) 527-8288, (805) 583-2899.

Relay Kickoff Relay for Life Kickoff, 6 p.m., G Building, Agoura High School. Dinner, games, free prizes, sneak peek of 24-hour relay experience. Relay benefits American Cancer Society. S. Ling Wu (818) 715-2616.

THURS., JAN. 18

Green Thumb Pleasant Valley Garden Club meets at Camarillo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3975 Las Posas Road. Refreshments served 9 a.m. Business meeting, program 9:30 a.m. Jerry Hess, master gardener, demonstrates vertical gardening for patios, small gardens. Guests welcome. Sandy Roth (805) 484-5484, Sue Ingram (805) 482-0494.

Worldly Instruments Camarillo Newcomers Club meets at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Social hour/meeting 11 a.m., lunch at noon. Virginia Schmalenberger of Santa Barbara demonstrates musical instruments from around the world. $14 members, $16 guests. RSVP (805) 482-3290. Club info (805) 384-4079.

Flower Designing Floral design in Sogetsu style, 9:30 a.m., Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. $15 fee plus $10 flowers. Camille (805) 498-7421.

Fun With Music Kindermusik with Marina offers free class for parents/caretakers and children, newborn through 5, 10:15 a.m., Agoura Hills Dance and Performing Arts Center, 5015 Cornell Road. Sing, dance, play instruments. (818) 288-6855.

FRI., JAN. 19

The Hills

Are Alive "The Sound of Music" opens 8 p.m., Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Continues through Feb. 17, 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $14 to $18. Box office (805) 495-3715.

Buy A Book Book sale at Woodland Hills Library, 22200 Ventura Blvd. Today, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. members only, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. public. Tomorrow, 9 to 10 a.m. members only, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. public. Tapes, videos, records, CDs, cookbooks, collectors books, more. All proceeds benefit library. (818) 226-0017.

Watercolor Technique Simi Valley Art Association hosts artist Judy Koenig, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Koenig demonstrates new watercolor technique. Door prize of a work by Koenig. Public invited. $5 donation. Anne Cannata (805) 526-6215.

SAT., JAN. 20

Rhythm Kings Play Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. The Rhythm Kings play. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Light refreshments served. (805) 381-2744.

Love The Census Ventura County Genealogical Society Inc. meets 1 p.m., Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Connie Moretti discusses "Learning to love the pre-1850 census." Workshops on German research, photo restoration. Cathy (805) 644-4753.

Classical Concert Santa Barbara Music Club presents free matinee concert, 3 p.m., Faulkner Gallery at public library, 40 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Program of chamber music. Soloists, string quartet. Emil Torick (805) 683-0811, musicmail@cox.net.

See Fine Art Opening reception for four exhibitions at Studio Channel Islands Art Center, Cal State Channel Islands campus, Building 18, Ventura St., Camarillo. Aritists Geoff Mitchell, Beverly Decker, Noble Powell III, J.D. Thomas. 4 to 6 p.m. (805) 383-1368.

WED., JAN. 24

Discuss Soldiers Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters host guest speaker psychiatrist Judith Broder, MD, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Topic: "Signature Diseases of U.S. Soldiers in Iraq: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury." Question and answer period. Free.

Local Landscapes Conejo Valley Garden Club meets 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, 1000 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Christy Brighan of National Parks Service speaks on landscaping with California native plants. Brenda (805) 497-2949.

Elks Say Thanks Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge hosts 30th annual Law Enforcement and Firefighter Appreciation Night, Elks Lodge, 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. 6 p.m. social period in lounge, 7 p.m. barbecue dinner, 8 p.m. awards in meeting room. (805) 496-2477, (805) 494-6779.

Woman's Group Meets The Thousand Oaks Woman's Club hosts meeting/luncheon, 10:30 a.m., Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Entertainment by Mariachi Camarillo. RSVP Dorothy Intlekofer (805) 499-8039.

Info Network Women's Information Network of Simi Valley meets at Secret Garden Restaurant, 255 High St., Moorpark. Guest speaker Norman Beebe, account executive for East County Job & Career Center, "How men think and why they do the things they do." RSVP at www. womensinfonetwork.com.

First Ladies Westlake Village Republican Women Federated hosts meeting, Westlake Village Inn, 31943 W. Agoura Road. Social time 11:30 a.m., luncheon at noon. Guest speaker Jacqueline Berger, historian/author, discusses nation's First Ladies. Spouses welcome. $35. Mail checks by Jan. 19 to WVRWF, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, A8, Box 102, Westlake Village 91362.

THURS., JAN. 25

New Chamber Officers Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts installation luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada (new location). 2006 board, Arlene Bernholtz honored. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. (818) 222-5680.

FRI., JAN. 26

Adventure For Kids Calabasas Library presents Wendee's Musical Adventures, 11 a.m. Interactive songs, fun for all ages. Free, no tickets needed. No strollers allowed. (818) 225-7616.

SAT., JAN. 27

Bull's Eye Conejo Valley Archers of Simi Valley shoot every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tapo Canyon Park, Simi Valley. All equipment provided. Level 1, 2 NAA certified instructors. $3 for four hours shooting. (805) 530-1339, www.cvarchers.org.

Clean Up Creek Great Dry Canyon Creek Cleanup at Headwater Corner. Park at homestead house, 23075 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. 9 a.m. to noon. After cleanup, create "art treasure." Wear wet-foot shoes, mud clothes. Community service credit hours. RSVP (818) 591-1701.

Do-Si-Do Buckles and Bows Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance with A-1 tip, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Guest caller Bill (Tex) Gipson. $6 donation. John and Shirley, (805) 499-2920 or Neal and Bobbi, (805) 480-1846.

Computer Club New Corel products demonstrated at Channel Islands PC Users Group meeting, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, 1500 Temple Ave. Free, open to public. Demos include Corel Painter IX.5, Corel Snapfire Plus, WordPerfectOffice X3, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3. www.cipcug.org.