FRI., NOV. 14

Westlake Village Encore Meets at Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, WLV. Refreshments 9:30 a.m. Meeting, program 10 a.m. Floral designer from Canfield Persons, The Oaks mall, shows how to make holiday arrangements. Flowers raffled off. Guests welcome.

Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 11/14/2008

St. Patrick's Day School Hosts Christmas boutique, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at school, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. 20 vendors. Designer fashions, jewelry, skincare, cosmetics, candles, handmade ceramics, personalized ornaments. Elf on a Shelf. Gourmet lunch, bake sale. Phone: 805.241.0284 Contact: Jennifer Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/ 14/2008

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 new 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 or $125 per couple. Web: www.ourhouseofhope.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/14/2008

Mesa Verde Middle School

Theatre Program Presents play "Totally Red" at the school, 1400 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. $3. Used book sale 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at school. Cosponsored 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

'Our Town' Adolfo Camarillo High School drama presents Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Our Town," 7:30 p.m. in D building, 4660 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo. Also Nov. 15, 19, 20, 21. Adults $10, students $5. Phone: 805.389.0080 Contact: Alyson Time: 7:30 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. Group discounts. Web: www.lastorytellingfestival .com Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 11/15/ 2008

TOHS Girls' Water Polo Hosts carwash fundraiser, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 Moorpark Road. $5 per vehicle.

Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 11/15/2008

Democratic Women's

Council Conejo Valley Meets for brunch 10 a.m. to noon, Mandevilla restaurant, 951 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Victory celebration, thankyou to volunteers. Newly elected officials, former delegates to Democratic Convention are special guests. Reservations requested. Phone: 805.495.1515 Web: www.dwccv.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/15/2008

Special Olympics Tri-Valley Hosts Bowl-athon fundraiser at AMF Rocket Lanes, 9171 DeSoto Ave., Chatsworth. Two sessions: 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. Teams of three joined by athlete. Raffle prizes. $20. Phone: 818.342.0017 Contact: Debi Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/15/ 2008

Mystic Day Fundraiser For Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation/UCLA Conejo Valley Guild. At Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Luncheon, entertainment, boutiques, prizes, mystic readers, gift baskets, silent auction. All proceeds go to UCLA Cancer Center for medical research grants. Phone: 805.370.9246 Contact: Isa Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/15/2008

MOPS Holiday

Boutique In Small Auditorium at Church at Rocky Peak, 22601 Santa Susana Pass Road, Chatsworth. 40 local vendors sell handcrafted gifts, toys, children's clothing, gourmet foods, holiday decor, beauty products, jewelry. Raffle prizes. Proceeds to Mothers of Preschoolers child care program. Phone: 818.709.0113 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/ 15/2008

High Street

Theater Foun

dation Hosts awards brunch at Secret Garden restaurant, 255 E. High St., Moorpark. Marilyn Anderson receives Champion of the Arts Award. $30. Event is fundraiser for foundation, Steve Robertson Youth Theater Workshop. Phone: 805.529.7580 Contact: Ralph Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 11/ 15/2008

Hartman House High tea, fashion show, 1 to 4 p.m. at Round Meadow Elementary School multipurpose room, 5151 Round Meadow Road, Hidden Hills. Modeled clothing for sale. 20 percent of proceeds benefit Hartman House Thanksgiving Harvest in Texas. $35 per family.

Phone: 818.974.4379 Web: www.hartmanhousefoundation.org

Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 11/15/2008

Ventura County

Genealogical Society Meets at Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Glenna Dunning speaks on Los Angeles Public Library. Workshops on Christmas wish list, vital records, letter writing, computer lab. Free, guests welcome. Web: www.rootsweb.com/cavcgs Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 11/15/2008

Taco and Tequila Party Fundraiser 4 to 7 p.m. at private home in Thousand Oaks. Hosted by Soroptimist International of Conejo. Taco bar, salad, tequila tasting, one complimentary beverage ticket. Margaritas, beer, wine, soda for sale. All proceeds go to Soroptimistsupported local charities. Admission $25. Phone: 805.492.4806 Contact: Sue Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 11/15/ 2008

Thousand Oaks Dance Club Meets for dancing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center ballroom, 1385 E. Janss Road. Starlighters play live music. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/15/2008

SUN., NOV. 16

Run For Her

5K Run/Friendship Walk At Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. Hosted by CedarsSinai Women's Cancer Research Institute at Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Center. To raise funds, awareness for ovarian cancer. $40 entry fee. Phone: 310.423.4586 Web: www.runforher.com Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 11/16/2008

Trail Blazer Festival For equestrians, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today through Sunday at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 101 Freeway at Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara. Clinics, trade show with 100 vendors, best of breeds competition, demonstrations, displays, prize drawings. $20 advance, $25 at gate, $3 parking, $45 three-day pass. Web: www.TrailBlazerFestival.us Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 11/16/2008 MON., NOV. 17

Conejo Blue Thong

Ladies Chapter Meets at The Grill in the Alley, Westlake Promenade, Westlake Village. Collecting donations of sweat shirts, canned food for local charity Support for the Kids. Bring cash for food/drinks. Newcomers welcome. Phone: 805.796.6777 Contact: Rosalie Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 11/ 17/2008

Music For Heart

Foundation 6 to 8 p.m. at Cafe Firenze, 563 Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark. Gourmet three-course dinner, music by The Shakes. Fundraiser for children with congenital heart disease. Adults $20, children $15 (special buffet, kids' movie). Reservations requested. Phone: 818.532.0048 Email: info@musicforheart.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 11/17/2008

TUES., NOV. 18

Tuesday MOPS Boutique From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. More than 30 vendors sell designer clothing for adults, children, babies. Jewelry, accessories, bags, home decor, stationery, gourmet food, photography. Raffle prizes. Free admission. Phone: 805.493.4723 Contact: Debbie Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/ 18/2008

Conejo Valley Moms Hosts "Gobble Gobble Cookie" park day at Triunfo Community Park, 980 Aranmoor, Westlake Village. For mothers and their children up to age 6. Thanksgiving theme. Snacks, drinks, decorate cookies, playtime in park. Free. Phone: 818.359.3995 Contact: Sandy Time: 3:30 p.m. Date: 11/ 18/2008

Conejo Valley

Genealogy Society Meets 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. June Ralston Anderson speaks on effects of geography, climate on culture of border reivers of Scotland/England. Refreshments served. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.388.5991 Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 11/18/2008

Chautauqua Series Ian Recchio, curator of reptiles/ amphibians of L.A. Zoo, presents talk on "Reptiles and Amphibians of Southwest California and Beyond," 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Woodland Hall, Temescal Gateway Park, 15601 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. Free admission, parking. Sponsored by Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority.

Web: www.LAMountains.com

Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/ 18/2008

WED., NOV. 19

Conejo Valley

Garden Club Meets at United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks, 1000 E. Janss Road. Pam Hamer demonstrates construction of succulent wreaths. Mem

bers may participate,

bring succulents for

wreaths. Refreshments served. Email: panda.club

@verizon.net Web:

www .conejovalley gardenclub .blogspot.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/19/2008

Thousand Oaks

Woman's Club Meets at Palm Garden Hotel, 498 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Tri

tip luncheon. Singer/ songwriter Phil Birdsell performs. $24.50. Reservations requested. Phone: 805.495.7749 Contact: Gail Web: www .thousand oakswomansclub.org Time: 10:30 a.m. Date: 11/19/2008

Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters screens film "In Debt We Trust" at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Discussion afterwards on credit card debt. Free, open to public.

Phone: 805.498.9401 Email: GlobalExchangeVCS@yahoo.com

Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 11/19/2008

Simi Valley/Moorpark

Democratic Club Meets at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Screening movie "Bob Roberts" with Tim Robbins. Phone: 805.582.2234 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/19/2008

THURS., NOV. 20

Fifth Annual

Holiday Boutique From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m . today and Friday at Horizon Hills campus, 33 Greta St., Thousand Oaks. 35 vendors sell unique, personalized items. Proceeds support nonprofit Conejo Valley Adult Education Parenting Program. Phone: 805.630.4973 Contact: Stacey Email: PTRSTCY@msn.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/20/2008

Royal Boys' Soccer Presents Comedy Luau 6 to 10 p.m. at Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Hawaiian comedians Kamaka Brown, Jason Love. Dinner, dessert, entertainment, silent auction. Fundraiser for team. $30. Phone: 805.231.5334 Contact: Loraine Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 11/ 20/2008

Ventura County

Rose Society Meets at Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for consultations. 7 p.m. members' roses shown. 7:30 p.m. James Baron of Baron Brothers Nursery speaks on companion plants with roses. Refreshments served. Visitors welcome. Phone: 805.523.9003 Contact: Dawn-Marie Web: www.venturarose.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/20/2008

Conejo Valley

Bonsai Society Meets at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Planning for club's annual holiday celebration. Bring plants to work on. Phone: 805.495.7480 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/20/2008

Comedy Night At World Famous Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 7 p.m. VIP reception. 8 p.m. show. Sponsored by Hillel 818. Event honors actor Elliott Gould. Comics Elon Gold, Bret Ernst, the Sklar Brothers perform. Auction, raffle. $25 admission, $10 students with ID. $75 VIP reception. Twodrink minimum. Over 18 only. Proceeds support Hillel programs at CSUN, Pierce and Valley colleges. Phone: 818.887.5901 Web: www.hillel818.org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 11/20/2008

FRI., NOV. 21

Economic Outlook

Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview, Camarillo. Mini expo 11 a.m. Lunch, program 11:30 a.m. Dr. Bill Watkins, executive director UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast, delivers 2009 economic forecast for city, county, state, country. Chamber of Commerce presents 2008 business survey. $45 Chamber members, $60 nonmembers. Phone: 805.484.4383 Web: www.camarillochamber.org Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 11/21/2008

Ventura County

Astronomical Society Meets at multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Nate McCrady, PhD in astrophysics, speaks on "Young stars in an extreme environment of the galactic center." Public invited, no charge. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008 Baby Boomers' Night Out!

At Simi Valley Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. Sponsored by Simi Valley Elks. Comic Bob Ridley performsVeteran pop musicians Sandy Kohler, Dick Wells play. $12.50 tickets.

Phone: 818.612.0357 Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

SAT., NOV. 22

Ventura County Jaycees Host inaugural Fight It! 5K run for the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund at Arroyo Verde Park, 500 Foothill, Ventura. For ages 10 and up, no dogs. Prizes for race winners, top fundraiser. T-shirts, goody bags for participants. Vendors. $25 Jaycees, active duty military, police, firefighters. $30 nonmembers. Higher fees to sign up day of event. Web: www.ventura.fightit5k.com Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Battle Of The Bands

Festival Hosted by Moorpark High School Band and Color Guard, 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at school, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. 32 statewide marching bands compete. Pasadena City College band performs 2:30 and 8:38 p.m. $8 admission, benefits school music program. Food for sale. Web: www.musketeerband.com Time: 8:45 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008