FRI., NOV. 7

Networking Breakfast

of Champions And Holiday Boutique 7 to 9 a.m. at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Check in 6:45 a.m. Hosted by Thousand OaksWestlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members sell jewelry, gift baskets, skin care items, personalized products. $27 at door. Phone: 805.370.0035 Web: www.towlvchamber.org Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 11/7/2008

Conejo Valley Open Coffee Hosted by Newcomers Club at Corner Bakery, 111 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. For newcomers in Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Oak Park, Camarillo. Phone: 805.677.2628 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/7/2008

Used Book Sale At Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road. 6 to 8:30 p.m. today. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Agatha Christie paperbacks, holiday books, classics, educational books. 35 cents children's books, 50 cents paperbacks, $1 hardbacks. Free admission, parking. Phone: 805.480.9737 Contact: Geri Web: www.ftol.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 11/7/2008

Young Artists Ensemble Presents "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," by Joseph Robinette from C.S. Lewis novel. Nov. 7 to 23 at Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets $11.50 to $15.50. Phone: 805.381.1246 Web: www.YAEonline.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/7/2008

SAT., NOV. 8

Assistance League

of San Fernando Valley Hosts annual benefit luncheon Fall Reflections at Warner Center Marriott, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. Boutiques open for shopping 10 a.m. to noon. Silent auction, Granny's Attic, baked goods for sale. Mannequins present "A history of fashion." Proceeds support philanthropic programs. Phone: 818.347.0590 Time: 12:00 a.m. Date: 11/8/2008

Conejo Valley Moms

Holiday Boutique 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Village Homes clubhouse, 1040 Evenstar Ave., Westlake Village. Jewelry, arts and crafts, apparel, home decor, bake sale. Proceeds provide monthly park events for local children. Phone: 818.359.3995 Contact: Sandy Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 11/8/ 2008

E-waste Collection/

Carwash Fundraiser Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 622, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4191 Cochran St., Simi Valley. $6 suggested donation per vehicle for wash. Free e-waste dropoff for electronic items, computer, cellphones. No batteries, lighting, appliances. Phone: 310.734.6700 Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/8/2008

St. Peter Claver

Holiday Boutique At parish center, 5649 Pittman St., Simi Valley. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. 70 booths selling handcrafted items, crafts, jewelry, clothing, children's toys. Music, prize drawings, lunch items. Phone: 805.583.0466 Contact: Lisa Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/8/ 2008

Deck The Halls Sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal/Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 117 N. 7th St., Santa Paula. Christmas crafts, gifts, boutique. Phone: 805.207.5486 Contact: Tom Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/8/ 2008

The Blue And The Gray Annual Civil War reenactment today and Sunday at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. Saturday battle reenactments noon, 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday battles noon, 3:30 p.m. Army encampment, Abe Lincoln reenactor, demonstrations, food for sale. Fundraiser for Moorpark Rotary Club. $15 at gate, $10 students with ID, free for children 5 and under. Web: www.MoorparkRotary.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/8/2008

Hostelling

International Gives workshop for firsttime travelers using train system in Europe, at Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 2nd St., Santa Monica. $5 HIUSA members, $10 nonmembers. Two hours free parking across the street. RSVP requested. Phone: 310.393.3413 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 11/ 8/2008

Girls Scouts of

USA Host "Enchanted Evening" for girls ages 5 to 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. For new girls to learn about Scouting. Make princess crown, learn songs, receive patch, watch princess movie. Parent/guardian must come with girl. $13 new girls, $3 current Girl Scouts who bring a friend. Scholarships for those in need. Phone: 805.658.8210 Contact: Pattie Email: pmullins @girlscoutsccc.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 11/8/2008

SUN., NOV. 9

Calabasas Classic 5K, 10K, family fun run at Calabasas Civic Center next to The Commons. $35 entry fee one race, $50 both races, $15 fun run, $20 hat for nonrunners. Benefits Talbert Family Foundation. Web: www.CalabasasClassic.com Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 11/9/2008

Harvest Music Festival Noon to 5 p.m. at Tarzana Community and Cultural Center, 19130 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. Kids Club Corner, mini-farmers' market. Beer, bratwurst additional charge. Music by Dr. Paul, Sometimes in Tune, Spyder Blue, Soul Dogs, Robert Heft Blues Band. Sponsored by Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce. Admission $5. Phone: 818.705.1286 Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 11/9/2008

Inaugural Holiday Boutique 2 to 5 p.m. at private residence in Simi Valley. Sponsored by L'Dor Vador, Simi Valley/Moorpark Hadassah Group. Holiday gifts, jewelry, candles, frames, handbags, pottery, clothing, stationery, stickers, cosmetics bags, Judaica gifts. Cash or checks only, no credit cards. Free admission. Profits donated to Hadassah project. Phone: 805.231.2246 Contact: Michelle Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 11/ 9/2008

California State Old Time

Fiddlers Association Meets at Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road, Oak View. For families. Music and dancing. Phone: 805.517.1131 Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: 11/9/2008

MON., NOV. 10

Acts of Love Benefit for Autism Speaks advocacy organization at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood. Celebrity performers give readings, musical performances. Cast of HBO's "Autism: the Musical" performs. Tickets $150 and up. Web: www.autismspeaks.org/ actsoflove Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 11/10/2008

Freethinkers of

Ventura County Meet at Coco's restaurant, 259 W. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. 6 to 6:30 p.m. optional dinner. 7:30 p.m. meeting. Jeanean Hollen presents program on film, religion, censorship and production code. Questions and answers follow. Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/10/2008

TUES., NOV. 11

At Rancho Tapo Community Park

Veterans Plaza, 3700 Avenida

Simi, Simi Valley. Retired Capt.

Dale Dye USMC speaker. Remarks by Mayor Paul Miller. Pre

sentation to family of Paul Mole.

Lunch offered for all.

Phone: 805.584.4453 • Web: www.rsrpd.org

Time: 10:00 a.m. • Date: 11/11/2008

Camarillo Quilters Meet at Orchid Room, Orchid Professional Building, 101 Freeway at Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Sandi Cummings discusses color, movement in her quilt designs. Guest fee $5. Cummings gives workshop 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 same location. $40 workshop fee. Phone: 805.482.3201 Contact: Beth Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 11/11/ 2008

Veterans Day observance Groundbreaking for new veterans' memorial at Spring Road/Flinn Avenue, Moorpark, next to Police Services building. Refreshments served. Public welcome.

Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/11/2008

Ventura County

Writers Club Meets at Borders Books, 123 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Children's author Mary Hershey is guest speaker. Free, public welcome. Phone: 805.659.0573 Contact: Wes Email: ginthers @sbcglobal.net Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/11/2008

Free Public Program Hosted by L.A./Santa Monica Mountains Chapter of California Native Plant Society, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens, 3500 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles. Title: "Griffith Park Post-Fire Flora and Fauna." Free. Refreshments served. Phone: 818.881.3706 Web: www.lasmmcnps.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/11/2008

WED., NOV. 12

Thousand Oaks

Women's Connection Hosts Fall Harvest Boutique at Naylor's Banquet Center, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Doors open 10:30 a.m. Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Live, silent auctions. Author Susan Montgomery speaks. Jennifer Naylor is musical guest. $16. Free child care with reservation. Phone: 805.498.1823 Contact: Joanne Time: 10:30 a.m. Date: 11/ 12/2008

Literazzi Book Group Will discuss "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks in community room, Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley.

Gabriel Lundeen, senior city librarian, leads discussion. Free. Phone: 805.581.2884 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 11/12/2008

Democratic Club

of Conejo Valley Meets at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Jose Marichal, political science professor California Lutheran University, analyzes election results. Public invited. Web: www.conejo democrats.com Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 11/12/ 2008

Agoura High

School

Theater

Department Presents Neil Simon comedy "Rumors" today through Saturday on campus, 38545 Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. $10 adults, $8 students. Phone: 818.519.3434 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/12/2008

Conejo Valley Fly Fishers Meets at Orchid Room, Best Western-Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Rick Martin gives program on improving photography. Phone: 805.498.2944 Web: www.cvff.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/12/2008

THURS., NOV. 13

Gingerbread Boutique 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. Bid on themedecorated trees in silent auction. Homemade baked goods, gingerbread cookies for sale. All proceeds of baked goods go to local charities. Portion of vendor sales go to charity. $5 admission, children free. Raffle tickets $10. Phone: 818.597.1617 Contact: Lesley Web: www.westlakejuniors .org Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 11/13/ 2008

Somis Thursday Club Meets at clubhouse, 5380 Bell St., Somis. Lunch, program with Rita Faulders and Her Cameos. $15 lunch. Phone: 805.987.2728 Contact: Beth Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 11/13/ 2008

NPHS Panther Players Presents Neil Simon comedy "The Odd Couple" at Newbury Park High School, 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Boys in lead roles, 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 15, 21. Female version with girls in lead roles, 3 p.m. Nov. 15 and 7 p.m. Nov. 20, 22. $10 adults, $8 students. Second ticket for other version half price. Rated PG-13.

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/13/2008

Santa Susana High School Play production students present "Life With Mother Superior" comedy, 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 14, 15. 2 p.m. Nov. 15. In school drama studio, 3750 E. Cochran St., Simi Valley. $12 general admission, $10 students with ASB card. Refreshments for sale. Phone: 805.520.6800 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/13/2008

FRI., NOV. 14

Tree Lighting At Simi Valley Town Center. Discovery Church performance 5 p.m. 7 p.m. tree lighting with artificial snow, aerial laser show. 8 p.m. encore lighting. Santa arrival.

Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 11/14/2008

Our Community

House Of Hope Fundraiser to create residential care home for terminally ill patients held at North Ranch Center, 1400 N. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Dinner, live music, silent auction, home designs from Cal State Northridge interior design students. $75 per person, $125 couple. Web: www.ourhouseofhope.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/14/2008

Mesa Verde Middle School

Theater Program Presents play "Totally Red" at school, 1400 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. $3. Used book sale 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at school. Co-sponsored by Moorpark Friends of the Library. Books 50 cents to $2. Proceeds support theater program's spring trip to New York City. Phone: 805.378.6309 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/14/2008

Conejo Players Present farce by George Axelrod, "Goodbye Charlie," at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Through Dec. 13. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Dec. 7. $16 to $20. Phone: 805.495.3715 Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 11/14/2008

SAT., NOV. 15

L.A. Storytelling Festival 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Culver Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. More than 20 storytellers. For families. $30 adults, $20 seniors/students, $10 children ages 6 to 14. Web: www.lastorytellingfestival .com Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 11/15/ 2008