Datebook

FRI., AUG. 8

Fantastic Play

High Street Arts Center presents musical "The Fantasticks," 8 p.m., 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Runs through Sept. 14. Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. $8 to $15, group discounts available. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.529.8700 Date: 8/8/2008

SAT., AUG. 9

Archery Skill

Conejo Valley Archers shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. All equipment, instructors provided. All ages, rain or shine. $3 for four hours shooting. Time: 9:00 AM Phone: 805.530.1339 Date: 8/9/2008

Nature Paint Out Allied Artists of Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore hosts paint out at Palisades Park Bluff, 4 p.m. to sunset, Will Rogers State Beach, 17700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades. Bring snack, own art supplies. Contact: Carole Time: 4:00 PM Phone: 310.338.0333 Date: 8/9/2008

Block Party

National Night Out Against Crime block party hosted by Wildwood Neighborhood in Thousand Oaks, 4 to 8 p.m., Big Cloud Circle. Representatives of police, fire departments. Elected officials answer questions. Food, drinks, prizes, drawings, live music, meet neighbors. Free. Contact: Susan Time: 4:00 PM Phone: 805.241.4349 Date: 8/9/2008

Freestyle Dance

Dance Jam Ventura 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., 3026 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Freestyle dancing, no partner needed, barefoot on Aikido mats. DJ provides variety of music. Smoke, alcohol free. $6 adults, $1 youth 16 and under. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.650.7112 email: dancejamventura2@aol.com Date: 8/9/2008

SUN., AUG. 10

Feathers, Fur, Flippers

California Wildlife Center hosts Way Wild fundraiser and 10th anniversary event, Gull's Way Estate, 26800 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Gourmet food, fine wine tasting, interactive children's activities, intuitive readings and healing sessions, live music, silent and live auctions. $110 adults, children 11 to 16 $40, children under 10 free. Proceeds benefit injured wildlife. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Time: Noon Date: 8/10/2008

California Music

Summer Concerts in the Park presents California Dreamin,' pop songs about California, 5 p.m., Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Free admission. Sponsored by Conejo Recreation and Park District. Time: 5:00 PM Phone: 805.381.1247 Date: 8/10/2008

Simi Car Show

Simi Valley Elks hosts fifth annual Car Show, noon to 3 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. '50s music, chili cook-off, burgers, hot dogs, antique drag racing movies, raffles. All types of cars, motorcycles welcome. Free entry, admission.

Time: Noon Phone: 805.522.2492 Date: 8/10/2008

MON., AUG. 11

Orchid Bingo

Conejo Orchid Society meets 7 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Potluck dinner, orchid bingo with flower-related prizes. Guests welcome. $10 for three bingo cards. Nonmembers pay $10 for dinner. Contact: Janna Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.278.2205 Date: 8/ 11/2008

WED., AUG. 13

Candidates Forum Democratic Club of Conejo Valley hosts candidates forum, 6:30 p.m., Conejo Recreation and Park District, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Speakers are candidates for Assembly, state Senate, Congressional races.

Time: 6:30 PM Date: 8/ 13/2008

'Nim's Island'

Family film night 6:30 p.m., Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. "Nim's Island," rated PG, 95 minutes. Light refreshments served. Free. Time: 6:30 PM Phone: 805.449.2660 Date: 8/ 13/2008

Quilters Meet

Simi Valley Quilt Guild meets Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Guest speaker Jill Schumacher, "quiltmaker to the queen," shows quilts she made. Guests, all skill levels welcome. Refreshments provided.

Time: 7:00 PM Date: 8/13/2008

FRI., AUG. 15

Amateur Astronomy Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3091 Mesa School Road, Somis. Denis Svechkarev discusses amateur astronomy in Kharkov, Ukraine. Free, public invited. Contact: Carl Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.642.5166 email: vcas1@aol.com Date: 8/15/ 2008

SAT., AUG. 16

Wings Over Camarillo Camarillo Experimental Aircraft Association hosts Air Expo Weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., today and Sunday, Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. Variety of aircraft on display. Take plane rides. Food and souvenirs for sale, exhibits, children's activities. Gathering of WWII fighter aces. $8 admission, children 10 and under free with adult admission.

Time: 9:00 AM Date: 8/16/2008

Carwash Thousand Oaks High School Band freshman class offers carwash, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., high school parking lot, 2323 N. Moorpark Road. $5 per vehicle. Fundraiser for band. Time: 9:00 AM Date: 8/16/2008

Fine Art Festival Channel Islands Harbor Fine Art Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Harbor Landing, 2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. Artists present painting, photography, blown glass, metal sculpture, jewelry. All items for sale. Free admission, parking. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 818.709.2907 Date: 8/16/2008

Obama Delegate Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley meets for brunch, 10 a.m. to noon, Mandevilla Restaurant, 951 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Guest speaker Sandy Emberland, Obama delegate to National Democratic Convention. Dr. Rochell Sechooler discusses "The Emotional Side of Voting." RSVP requested. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.495.1515 Date: 8/16/2008

Chamber Luncheon Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada. Guest speakers discuss "Green initiatives in Calabasas." $30 members, $35 nonmembers. RSVP required. Time: 11:30 AM Phone: 818.222.5680 Date: 8/16/2008

Santana Tribute Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents Music in the Park free summer concert, Savor (Santana tribute band), 6 to 8 p.m., Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Free admission. Bring lawn seating, picnic dinner. Contact: Colleen Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 805.584.4453 Date: 8/16/2008

Fiesta Under Stars

Leonis Adobe Museum presents Fiesta Under the Stars, 6 to 11 p.m., Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Gourmet Mexican buffet, margarita bar, salsa and flamenco dancing. Leonis Adobe President Emeritus Ray Phillips honored. $50 members, $60 nonmembers. Contact: Susan Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 818.222.6511 Date: 8/16/2008

Round Dancing

Cam-A-Lot Round Dance Club hosts dance 7 to 10 p.m., Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St. All skill levels welcome. Refreshments. $7 admission. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.388.8867 Date: 8/16/2008

Hawaiian Dance

Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center ballroom, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Aristocats play, Hawaiian theme. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.381.2744 Date: 8/16/2008

SUN., AUG. 17

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Video Club Thousand Oaks Videomakers meets Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Screening awardwinning film "Trail End," discussion with director Shannan Keenan. Club for amateur video makers. Contact: Lee

Time: 6:30 PM

Phone: 805.494.9590 Date: 8/18/2008

WED., AUG. 20

Business Expo Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts Summer Business Expo and Trade Show, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Mary and Richard Carpenter Park, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Local vendors, businesses showcase services, products. Food samples, island-style drinks, raffle prizes. Free to public. Time: 4:30 PM Phone: 805.370.0035 Date: 8/20/2008

FRI., AUG. 22

Sharp Shooter

Conejo Players Theatre presents Irving Berlin's musical "Annie Get Your Gun," 351 S. Moorpark Road. Through Sept. 20. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. $16 to $20. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.495.3715 Date: 8/22/2008

SAT., AUG. 23

Audubon Field Trip

Ventura Audubon Society hosts traditional kickoff walk for club year, Ventura Settling Ponds. Meet inside gate of Water Treatment Plant on Angler, off Spinnaker inside Ventura Harbor. No charge. Walk led by Art Marshall. Contact: Art Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 805.642.1585 Date: 8/23/2008

Running Program

Ventura Roadrunners hosts registration 9 a.m. to noon, San Buenaventura State Beach Park, 901 San Pedro St., Ventura. Bring cash or check for payment. Training begins 7:30 a.m. Sept. 6. Club provides training for half and full marathons, walking program, trail runs, family outings, long distance runs/walks. Time: 9:00 AM email: vrr004@msn.com Date: 8/23/2008

History Day For Families

Pioneer History Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Strathearn Park, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. Demonstrations, displays, games, food, classic cars, living history reenactments. Barn dance with music by Jazz 'N Banjos. Simi Valley Kiwanis sells barbecue lunch. $7 at gate. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.526.6453 Date: 8/23/2008

TUES., AUG. 26

Bees And Honey Conejo Valley Organic Garden and Herb Society meets Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Ron, beekeeper from BeeBee Honey, talks on bees and presents honey samples. Guests welcome. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.498.1623 Date: 8/26/2008

WED., AUG. 27

Business Reception Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts reception 5 to 7 p.m., Neftin Westlake-Mazda, 3550 Auto Mall Drive, Thousand Oaks. Meet owner Howie Neftin, raffle prizes. RSVP requested. Contact: Alex Time: 5:00 PM Phone: 818.889.3150 Date: 8/27/2008

Women in Afghanistan Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters screens film "View From a Grain of Sand," documentary on women in Afghanistan, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Filmmaker Meena Nanji leads discussion. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.375.9939 email: GlobalExchangeVCS@yahoo.com

Date: 8/27/2008

FRI., AUG. 29

Open Studio Tour

Santa Barbara Studio Artists hosts Opening Gala Exhibition for annual Studio Tour, 6 to 9 p.m., Arts Fund Santa Barbara Gallery, 205 Santa Barbara St. Visit artists in studios, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Event benefits Arts Fund of Santa Barbara. Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 805.899.8854 Date: 8/29/2008

SAT., AUG. 30

Equestrian Skill

Open Horse Show, "Show for the Gold," hosted by local horse club, today and Sunday. Starts 8 a.m. each day, Arroyo Simi Equestrian Center, 3495 Chicory Lane, Simi Valley. Saturday is all-English show, age divisions for flat, jumping classes. Sunday is all-Western show, age groups for equitation, pleasure, trail reining, games, halter and showmanship. Prizes. No charge for spectators. Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 805.527.9655 Date: 8/30/2008