Datebook

THURS., JUNE 28

Organic Roses Ventura County Rose Society meets Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. 7 p.m. Q&A by consulting rosarians, rose show (bring roses to display). 7:30 p.m. program: Sandy Gaal, consulting rosarian from Santa Paula, gives slide presentation on growing roses without chemicals, creating unique garden rooms. Club lending library available, refreshments served. Free, visitors welcome. Janet Sklar, (818) 993-6622; Dawn-Marie Johnson, (805) 523-9003; www.venturarose.org.

Chamber Luncheon Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada. Speaker: Mayor James Bozajian. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. (818) 222-5680.

FRI., JUNE 29

Kids' Concert Moorpark Family Resource Center hosts children's entertainer Jose Luis-Orozco in summer concert in the park, 5 to 8 p.m., by the soccer fields, Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Free. (805) 552-1917.

BBQ and Ice Cream Summer barbecue and ice cream social, Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Food served 3:30 p.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, potato salad, soda, sundaes. $7. (805) 381-2744.

The Play's The Thing Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival presents "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," tonight through July 15; "King Lear," July 20 to Aug. 5. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Grounds open 5:30 p.m. for picnicking, preshow entertainment. Shows performed outdoors; no alcohol allowed. $10 adults, children under 18 free. Lawn box seating $65, $50. (805) 493-3455, www.kingsmenshakespeare.org.

SAT., JUNE 30

American Indian Tales Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area presents storyteller Abel "Running Grunion" Silvas, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center, Rancho Sierra Vista, 4126 Potrero Road, Newbury Park. Stories of Southern California tribes throughout history. For all ages. Admission, parking free. Bring flashlight. (805) 370-2301.

Sock Hop Sock Hop Summer Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Entertainment by Coop's Deja Vu. '50s dress optional. Deli meal, complementary photos. $7 advance, $9 at door. (805) 381-2744.

TUES., JULY 3

Fishing By The Rules Ventura County Sportsfishing Club meets 6:30 p.m., DuPar's restaurant, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker Dan Fink of United Anglers of California discusses latest government fishing regulations, how United Anglers protects saltwater fishing interests. Adults interested in ocean fishing welcome. Bill Berger, (818) 889-1370, www.vcsc.info.

American Music United States Air Force Band of the Golden West presents patriotic concert, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Bring blankets, lawn chairs for seating. No smoking, pets, alcohol. Free, open to public. (805) 557-1135.

WED., JULY 4

Boy Scout Barbecue Boy Scout Troop 787 serves annual July 4 barbecue fundraiser, 5 to 7 p.m., Bethany Baptist Church, 200 W. Bethany Court, Thousand Oaks. Proceeds to provide bus to summer camp. (805) 523-8004.

Thousand Oaks St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Fourth of July celebration 5:30 to 10 p.m. Includes barbecue dinner, children's activities, watch Janss Marketplace fireworks from church campus. Tickets $10. Purchase at church office or at the event. One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 495-6441.

THURS., JULY 5

African Violets Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 7 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. Program: slide show of African Violet Society of America's 2006 convention in Minneapolis. Visitors and their plants welcome. (805) 581-0014.

Strike Up The Band Camarillo Community Band opens 22nd Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., Constitution Park next to City Hall. Free, for families. Bring lawn seating, picnic dinner. (805) 4848050, www.camarilloband.com.

Wood Show Recap Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association meets 7 p.m., Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Program: Slide presentation on the Design in Wood Show in San Diego (818) 707-2772, www.cvwa.org.

Family Fun St. Rose of Lima Family Carnival starts today, school grounds behind St. Rose of Lima Church, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, 2 to 9 p.m Sunday. Carnival rides, raffle drawings, midway games, food court, beer garden, live music and entertainment. $2 admission, free for children 12 and under, seniors 65 and over. (805) 526-1732.

MON., JULY 9

Take A Picture Photo Group meets 6:30 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Learn about digital photo software. Enter photo contest, subject "trees." Free, guests welcome. (805) 498-4669.

Orchid Culture Conejo Orchid Society meets 7 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 23300 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Katheryn Lee gives talk. Culture session, orchid raffle, refreshments. Free. Janna, (805) 278-2205.

TUES., JULY 10

Surfaries And Wine Reservations due for Westlake Village Republican Women wine tasting and live music event, Fri., July 23, 6 p.m., at private estate in Westlake Trails. Winemaker Lyn and Jan Gelfand of Gelfand Wine pour, The Surfaries provide music. Gourmet finger food, chocolate fountain with fresh fruit. $45. Spouses, guests welcome. Limited seating. Dress is California casual. Mail checks to WVRWF, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, A8, Box 102, Westlake Village, CA 91362.

WED., JULY 11

Public Speakers New Moorpark Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday, 7 p.m., Boys & Girls Club, 200 Casey Road, Moorpark. Learn communication and leadership skills. Linda Martins, (805) 501-5229.

THURS., JULY 12

Singles Mingle Conejo Singles meet every Thursday, 8 p.m., United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd. Not church affiliated. No charge for first event. Jay (805) 277-1431.

Acoustic Music Ojai Concert Series presents Celtic violinist Jamie Laval and mandolin player Ashley Broder, 7 p.m., Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E. Ojai Ave. Traditional Irish, Scottish, bluegrass music. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for will-call, 6:45 p.m. ticket buyers. Tickets $15 advance, $18 at door, children 14 and under half price. $5 additional for child care during show. www.ojaiconcertseries.com.

FRI. JULY 13

A Good Read Used book sale from Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library, 6 to 8:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road. WWII history books, vinyl records, manga comics, thousands of books. children's books 35 cents, hardbacks $1. Admission, parking free. Tracey Hannel, (805) 493-2648; www.ftol.org.

Learn To Cut A Rug Simi Valley Council on Aging presents dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Doors open, dance lessons 7 p.m. Music by Tunes R Us. Door prizes, refreshments. $6. Proceeds to senior programs. (805) 583-6041.