FRI, SEPT. 5

Chamber School Programs

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts Networking Breakfast of Champions, 7 to 9 a.m., Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Registration 6:45 a.m., early bird drawing 7 a.m. Information on SchooltoCareer Programs with student and business representatives. $27. Time: 7:00 AM Phone: 805.370.0035 Date: 9/5/2008

Moorpark Women

Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club meets Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. 9:45 a.m. social time, registration. 10 a.m. meeting. Entertainment by jazz singer Teresa Russell. $20 for luncheon. Contact: Randy Time: 9:45 AM email: kramermp @yahoo.com Date: 9/5/2008

Plenty Of Books

Book Bag presents fourth annual sidewalk sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, 202 N. Skyline Drive, Thousand Oaks. Children's books and paperbacks 50 cents. Hardbacks $1. Cash, check only. Benefits local literary education. Contact: Denise Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.497.0710 Date: 9/5/2008

Senior Ball

Senior Ball Celebration Bethel AME Church hosts dance for anyone age 70 or older, Elks Club, 801 S. "A" St., Oxnard. Semiformal attire. Dinner, dancing, entertainment. Family oriented. $25. Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 805.486.6477 Date: 9/5/2008

SAT, SEPT. 6

Free Books

Bank of Books gives away 10,000 books, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., 748 E. Main St., Ventura. Limit 20 books per person while supplies last. Come early for parking. Time: 6:00 AM Phone: 805.643.3154 Date: 9/6/2008

Charity Garage Sale

Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley hosts garage sale, club's gym, 2850 Lemon Drive, Simi Valley. Proceeds support club programs. Donations of sale items welcome. Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 805.527.4437 Date: 9/6/2008

Thanks To Members

American Association of University Women Thousand Oaks Branch hosts annual fall Membership Appreciation Breakfast, Provence Room, Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. 8:15 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. breakfast. Dr. Sharon Norling speaks. Special interest tables. $30. Guests, prospective members welcome. Contact: Armecia Time: 8:15 AM Phone: 805.373.0832 Date: 9/6/2008

Republican Luncheon

West Valley Republican Club meets for lunch and program, Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Faculty instructor Allan Hoffenblum speaks on issues for upcoming election. $35. Contact: Mary Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 818.591.1071 Date: 9/6/2008

It's Child's Play

Brandon's Buddies hosts free Kids Club and play date for children with or without disabilities, Brandon's Village universally accessible playground, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas. Integrated play, face painting, arts and crafts, entertainment, treats. Children may bring sack lunch. RSVP requested. Contact: Dina Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 818.222.8118 email: brandons buddies@pacbell.net Date: 9/6/2008

Battle Of Midway

Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum remembers Battle of Midway, Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive. Retired Col. James Hinckley gives talk on battle. WWII aircraft on display, available for 20minute rides. Time: 1:00 PM Phone: 805.482.0064 Date: 9/6/2008

Doggone Fun

Southern California seventh annual Doodle Romp and Picnic private setting in Malibu mountains. For owners of Labradoodles and Goldendoodles. Buffet picnic, raffles, auctions, vendors, dog photography, competitions. Fundraiser for Pasadena Humane Society. Location, details provided upon RSVP. Time: 1:00 PM email: doodleromp @verizon.net Date: 9/6/2008

Time To Sign Up

Triunfo YMCA hosts YGuides information day and barbecue, 4 to 7 p.m., Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. Info on Papooses, Indian Guides and Princesses, Trailblazer programs for fathers and their children. Staff answers questions, demonstrates activities. Bounce house, magicians, games. Free. Contact: Veronica Time: 4:00 PM Phone: 818.707.9622 email: vrodarte@ triunfoymca.org Date: 9/6/2008

Nature Presentation

Nature of Wildworks presents An Evening With John Muir, performed by Lee Stetson, Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. One-person show on naturalist John Muir. $15 adults, $8 children under 12. Tickets available online, at door. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 310.455.0550 Date: 9/6/2008

SUN, SEPT. 7

Jewish Surnames

Jewish Genealogical Society Conejo Valley/Ventura County meets 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Warren Blatt, editor of JewishGen, speaks on Jewish surnames. Klutzmer Band plays Eastern European music. No charge to attend. Contact: Jan Time: 1:30 PM Phone: 818.889.6616 email: publicity@jgscv.org Date: 9/7/2008

Sound Of Strings

City of Calabasas presents free string quartet concert, "An Evening of Strings," new amphitheater in Calabasas Civic Center, 100/200 Civic Center Way. Music by Bach, Mozart, Dvorak, Gershwin. Seating is first come, first served. Free parking. Contact: Maghan Matthies Time: 5:00 PM Phone: 818.224.1600 Date: 9/7/2008

MON, SEPT. 8

Take A Picture

Thousand Oaks Photo Group meets Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Award-winning Ventura County Fair entries displayed. Presentation on photo lighting, PhotoShop program. Officer elections. Time: 6:30 PM Phone: 805.498.4669 Date: 9/8/2008

Good Bugs

Conejo Orchid Society meets Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Allison Starcher, expert on orchid pests, speaks on "Good Bugs." Refreshments, orchid raffle. Guests welcome. Contact: Janna Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.278.2205 Date: 9/8/2008

4-H Enrollment

Tapo Simi 4-H Club accepting new enrollments at meeting, Valley View Middle School, 3347 Tapo St., Simi Valley. For girls and boys ages 9 to 19. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.582.0615 Date: 9/8/2008

Free Thought

Freethinkers of Ventura County meets Best Western Camarillo Inn, 295 Daily Drive, Ste. 5, Camarillo. Discussion on Gay Marriage Initiative on November ballot. Both sides addressed. Donation appreciated to cover room rental. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.443.8753 email: FrThVC@yahoo.com Date: 9/8/2008

TUE, SEPT. 9

Election Discussion

League of Women Voters meets at member's home. Coffee served. Discussion of national, local election propositions. Contact: Debbie Time: 9:30 AM Phone: 818.889.1068 Date: 9/9/2008

Learn About Opera

Friends of the Platt Library hosts second season L.A. Opera talks, Platt Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. "Il Trittico," trilogy of oneact operas. Free, no reservations needed. Time: 6:45 PM Phone: 818.340.9386 Date: 9/9/2008

WED, SEPT. 10

Welcome Newcomers

Conejo Valley Newcomers Club hosts annual open membership coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. For all new, long-term residents of Conejo Valley area, Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.677.2628 Date: 9/10/2008

Women Connect

Thousand Oaks Women's Connection meets at Naylor's Banquet Center, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Pam Hage discusses buying, giving gifts. Step Inn Comfort Shoes featured. Linda McCarthy musical guest. $20. Free child care by reservation only. Contact: Joanne Time: 11:30 AM Phone: 805.498.1823 email: bjoanne.wright @verizon.net Date: 9/10/2008

Lake View Fishing

Conejo Valley Fly Fishers meets Orchid Room, Best Western Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Kent Rianda gives program on underwater view of Crowley Lake. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.498.2944 Date: 9/10/2008

Simi Valley Days

Simi Valley Days, 75th annual festival opens tonight, 5 to 10 p.m., Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. Carnival rides, merchant court, food and drink, drawings, contests, live music, kowchip bingo. Saturday parade 9 a.m. Adults $6, students and seniors 60 and up $3, children 3 and under free. Carnival rides extra charge. Time: 5:00 PM Phone: 805.584.4280 Email: simivalleydays04@aol.com Web: www.simivalleydays.org Date: 9/10/2008

FRI, SEPT. 12

Global Travel

Whizzing Around the World with Irma Traveler Irma Kackert presents program on India, Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Time: 1:00 PM Phone: 805.381.2744 Date: 9/12/2008

Music By The Fire

Fireside Concert 8 to 11 p.m., Fireside Room, Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Party of 4 barbershop quartet, guitarist Charlie Brown, Whiskey Chimp Bluegrass Band. $7 at door, first come, first served seating. No reservations. Adults only, no children. Contact: Bob Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.499.3511 Date: 9/12/2008

Irish Ghost Tale

Santa Paula Theater Center presents "Shining City" by Conor McPherson, 125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula. Through Oct. 19. Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2:30 p.m. $18 adults, $15 seniors, students. Recommended for mature audiences. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.525.4645 Date: 9/12/2008

 

SAT, SEPT. 13

Out Of Darkness

Los Angeles Out of the Darkness Community Walk Palisades Park, Santa Monica. Check in 7:45 to 9 a.m. at Santa Monica City Hall. Walk ends at noon. Benefit for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Online registration ends Sept. 12. Contact: Laura Time: 7:45 AM Phone: 818.593.8110 Date: 9/13/2008

Clean Cars

Newbury Park High School Cross Country Team hosts carwash and bake sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., high school campus, 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Proceeds support cross country team. Contact: Michele Time: 9:00 AM Phone: 805.383.1456 Date: 9/13/2008

School Carwash

Thousand Oaks High School Band hosts sophomore class carwash, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., TOHS parking lot, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Fundraiser for school band. $5 per vehicle. Time: 9:00 AM Date: 9/13/2008

Artists' Inspiration

Allied Artists of Santa Monica Mountains/Seashore hosts paintout at Adamson House, 23200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For artists of all skill levels, any media. Paint gardens, pier or lagoon. Bring tarp to place under easel, own art supplies, cash for parking fee. Facilities available. Contact: Carole Time: 9:30 AM Phone: 310.338.0333 Date: 9/13/2008

Festival of Music

Ventura Hillsides Music Festival at Arroyo Verde Park, Ventura. Gates open 11:30 a.m., music begins 1 p.m. Performers include Little Feat, Taj Mahal, Mason Jennings, Todd Hannigan & the Heavy 29s, Rey Fresco. Food, booths, recreation for children. All proceeds support Ventura Hillsides Conservancy projects. General admission $45. Gold Circle Seating $150, available online. Time: 1:00 PM Date: 9/13/2008

Fundraising Banquet

Simi Conejo Friends of NRA hosts third annual fundraising banquet, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Games, auctions, drawings for NRA collectibles, dinner, museum tour. Proceeds benefit the NRA Foundation. Tickets start at $125, includes prize drawing tickets. Time: 5:00 PM email: llee@nrahq.org Date: 9/13/2008

SUN, SEPT. 14

Hot Rods

Ventura Vintage Rods Harbor Run at Channel Islands Harbor Harbor View Park. More than 250 classic cars before 1975 on display. Free attendance. $20 entry fee per car. All proceeds benefit local charities. Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 805.985.4852 Date: 9/14/2008

Rev It Up

Red Line Corvettes presents 15th annual car show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Conejo Creek Park, 1379 E. Janss Road. Raffles, awards, food, drinks, vendors, entertainment, Corvettes on display. Helps support Thousand Oaks Police Explorer program, Hospice of the Conejo. Contact: Tony Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.499.3152 email: mrbulova @hotmail.com Date: 9/14/2008

MON, SEPT. 15

Mom's Park Day

Conejo Valley Moms hosts back to school Park Day, Triunfo Community Park, 980 Aranmoor, Westlake Village. For mothers and their children up to 6 years old. Arts and crafts, snack, story time, playtime, gift for kids to take home. Free. Contact: Sandy Time: 3:30 PM Phone: 818.359.3995 Date: 9/15/2008

WED, SEPT. 17

Police Tribute

Simi Valley Police Foundation presents 12th annual Police and Community Awards luncheon, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Open to public. Recognizes civilians, law enforcement for high performance. Contact: Sgt. Darough Time: 11:30 AM Phone: 805.583.6929 Date: 9/17/2008