FRI., DEC. 5

Moorpark Melodrama "The Plight Before Christmas" opens 8 p.m. at High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. through Dec. 21. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. For all ages. $15 adults, $12 seniors, students. $8 children 12 and under. Group discounts available. Phone: 805.529.8700 Time: 8 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

Chamber Networking

Breakfast Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce meets 7 to 9 a.m. at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Registration 6:45 a.m. Drawing 7 a.m. Features Leap Frog Referral. Sponsored by American Red Cross of Ventura County. Prepaid RSVP due 2 p.m. Dec. 4. $18.50 Chambers members, $23.50 nonmembers. Late RSVP at door $27. Phone: 805.370.0035 Web: www.towlvchamber.org Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 12/5/2008

International

Motorcycle Show At Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. 4 to 9 p.m. today. 9:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Sponsored by Cycle World, Toyota. Manufacturers' representatives on hand with new models, will answer questions. Street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters, ATVs. $13 adults, $6 children. Ages 5 and under free. Phone: 800.331.5706 Web: www.motorcycleshows.com Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

Simi Community Christmas International creche exhibit, musical performances at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sinaloa Stake Center, 480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley. 5 to 9 p.m. today. 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday. 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Different musicians each night. Simi Stake Choir, Channelaire Ladies Barbershop Chorus, soloists, instrumentalists, school choirs, instrumental ensembles, harpists, jazz performers, bell ringers. Admission, parking free.

Web: www .SimiCommunityChristmas.com

Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

Old Town

Holiday Celebration 5 to 9 p.m. at Old Town Camarillo on Ventura Boulevard. Santa arrives 5 p.m. 25-foot Christmas tree lighting 6 p.m. Horsedrawn carriage rides ($5, $7). Choral groups sing, free hot cocoa, holiday window display contest. Store and restaurants open. Free admission. Phone: 805.484.4383 Contact: Chamber of Commerce Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

Agoura/Oak Park/

Conejo Valley Chamber Chamber of Commerce hosts holiday reception, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Lindero Country Club, 5719 Lake Lindero Drive, Agoura Hills. Community leaders, government officials present. Special door prizes donated by local merchants. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.889.3150 Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

58th Annual Tree Lighting In Plaza Park, Fifth and B streets, Oxnard. Community performers, Winter Fantasy music and light show, tree lighting, complimentary refreshments. Light show nightly 5 to 10 p.m. to Jan. 1 at Plaza Park Pagoda. Free admission. Phone: 805.988.0717 Web: www.visitoxnard.com Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

No Room At Inn Opening gala for 16th annual nativity display, 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. Light appetizers, wine, punch. $25 advance tickets, $30 at door. Exhibit hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. $5 adults, $1 children for display only. Proceeds benefit local homeless. Phone: 805.807.1088 Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

'Grease' Musical 8 p.m. tonight, Saturday at Class Act Theatre, 5345 Wilhelmina Ave., Woodland Hills. John Melendez, Ming Na star. Celebrity cast. Fundraiser for Class Act PALS (Performing Arts Learning Sensation). $100 tax-deductible donation. Web: www.classactpals.org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

Curtain Call Youth Theatre

Presents Fall Shakespeare Workshop Production, "An Evening of Shakespeare," 8 to 9 p.m. at Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive, inside Camarillo Airport. Scenes, monologues by actors ages 10 to 14. 8 p.m. today, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $5. Phone: 805.388.5716 Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

SAT., DEC. 6

Nativity Display Display of home nativity scenes, 1 to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in Witman Hall, Simi Valley United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road. Refreshments served. Silent auction benefits Appalachia Service Project team.

Agoura High School Dance Team

Garage sale fundraiser, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at school, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. Phone: 818.889.1262 Contact: Debi Email: poppen@lvusd.org

Time: 7:30 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Santa Comes To Agoura

Volunteers needed for annual food drive sorting, distribution 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Doit Center on Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Food items donated to local needy families. 9 a.m. welcome. 9:15 a.m. food sorting starts. 9:30 a.m. Santa arrives. 9:45 a.m. Girl Scout color guard. School bands, cheerleaders perform. Free. Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Oxnard Tamale Festival Downtown Plaza Park, 500 N. Fifth St., Oxnard, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Takes place during annual Oxnard Holiday Christmas Parade. Authentic tamales, tamale making demo, eating contest, live mariachi music, raffle, children's crafts, Santa visit. Free admission. Phone: 805.483.1750 Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

American Association of

University Women Meets for coffee and chat at Greenhouse Cafe, 652 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. New members welcome. Phone: 805.493.2138 Contact: Narda Email: pfargot@verizon.net Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Simi Valley Art Association Hosts art show and sale with local artists, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday at Simi Valley Town Center mall. Original art work for sale; 10 percent of sales go to association scholarships. Free admission. Phone: 805.526.6897 Contact: Michelle Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Holiday Arts

And Crafts Sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in sanctuary of Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3327 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park. Local artists sell handiwork. Children's crafts. Sandwiches, chips, drinks for sale. Some sales will benefit the church. Phone: 805.382.9794 Contact: Jo Ann Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/ 6/2008

Malibu Cat Club Hosts Cat Fanciers Association Cat Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ventura Fairgrounds, Seaside Park, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. 225 purebred cats compete for national awards. Household pets in own competition. Vendors sell cat-related clothing, jewelry, toys, grooming needs. $5 adults; $4 children under 12, senior 62 and up, military.

Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Holiday Homes Tour 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday. Self-guided tour of select Conejo Valley homes decorated for holidays. Fundraiser for Wellness Community Valley/ Ventura. $30 advance, $35 at door. Phone: 888.557.3177 Web: www.TwcVv.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Studio Channel Islands

Art Center Hosts Holiday Market, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at art center on Cal State Channel Islands campus on Lewis Road, Ventura Street, No. 18, Camarillo. Handcrafted gift items, jewelry, original fine art for sale. Live holiday music, plays by high school youth. Tour resident artist studios. Silent fine art auction. Art show, demonstrations, workshops.

Phone: 805.383.1368 Web: www.studiochannelislands.org

Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Pearl Harbor Special Event 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CAF Museum at Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive. Special exhibits, photo ops with WWII aircraft, vintage cars. 1 p.m. retired U.S. Army Col. James Hinckley speaks. 2 p.m. flyovers. Admission donation.

Phone: 805.482.0064 Web: www.orgsites.com/ca/caf-socal

Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Martial Arts For St. Jude Agoura Fitness hosts 5K, 10K run fundraiser for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 28716 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Entry fees $40 public, $25 competitors. Phone: 818.707.8085 Time: 10:30 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Dos Vientos Ranch Hosts second annual holiday open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Paraiso at Dos Vientos Ranch, 360 Via Las Brisas, Newbury Park. Horsedrawn carriage rides, face painting, Santa visit, carolers, snow play area. "Polar Express" movie shown 4 p.m. Dec. 13.

Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Festival y Desfile Navideno 41st annual Christmas holiday parade and festival at Pacoima Recreation Center, 10943 Herrick Ave., Pacoima. Noon to 9 p.m. today and Sunday. Carnival rides and games, live music, Christmas parade, food booths, arts and crafts vendors, commercial products booths. Information on immigration, health, finances, education, legal services, jobs. Free admission. Phone: 818.718.7956 Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Democratic Club of Camarillo

Hosts annual holiday luncheon, officer installation, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ottavio's restaurant, 1620 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. $17. Reservations required. Phone: 805.484.6601 Contact: Joan Rust Time: 12:30 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Stagecoach Inn Museum Holiday Open House

1 to 4 p.m. at 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Hot cider, cookies, docent tours. Special collections of teddy bears, German nutcrackers, Jacob's ladder, Chumash gourds, Victorian holiday decorations. Free admission. Phone: 805.498.9441 Contact: Elaine Email: ejwillia @roadrunner.com

Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Snow And Fireworks

Real snow and fireworks, 2 to 6 p.m. at Pacific View Mall Community Plaza, Ventura. Santa, reindeer, tree lighting, live entertainment. Free admission. Phone: 8 0 5 . 6 4 2 . 0 6 0 5 Web: www.shop pacificview.com Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

California Dance Academy Presents annual holiday "The Nutcracker" ballet at 9759 Mason Ave., Chatsworth. 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 13. 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 7, 14. Sixty students and professional guest performers. Call for ticket prices. Phone: 818-341-0525 Contact: Robbin Email: robbin@ californiadanceacademy.com

Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Muse Speaker Series Environmentalist, actor, author, activist Ed Begley Jr. speaks 4 to 6 p.m. at Malibu Performing Arts Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu. Begley discusses ways to reduce the impact individuals can have on the planet. Organic appetizers, wine served. Event benefits MUSE Elementary and MUSE Global Scholarship Funds. $100 general admission. $1,000 VIP package. RSVP requested. Phone: 310-317-0797 Contact: Felicia Email: fsandoval @museelementary.org Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

CSUCI Choir Presents holiday concert at St. Columba's Episcopal Church, 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. "Rejoice in the Lamb" by Benjamin Britten, international songs. $15 suggested donation. Phone: 805.643.8430 Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Evening With the Elves Supervised activities for children while parents shop or relax, 5 to 9 p.m. at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. Dinner, crafts, games, entertainment for children. Bring toy to wrap and donate. $10 one child, $5 each additional child. Reservations requested. Phone: 805.495.6441 Contact: Kristin Email: kcityonahill @yahoo.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Los Robles Children's Choir Presents holiday choral music concert, "'Tis the Season," at Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Directed by Donna Young, accompanied by Conejo Valley Youth Chamber Orchestra.

Phone: 805.480.9416 Email: tickets@singingchildren.com

Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Ventura College

Symphony Orchestra Presents local pianist Miriam Arichea at Ventura College Theatre. Music includes Rachmaninoff piano concerto, "The Ballad of William Sycamore" by Ojai resident John Biggs, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Phone: 805.654.6392 Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Native Plants Festival 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Topanga Ranch Motel, 18711 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Sale of native plants. Live music, food, landscape designers and biologists available for free consultations. For families. Phone: 818.597.8627 Web: www.malibuwatershed.org Time: 9:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

SUN., DEC. 7

Judaica Gift Shop Sisterhood hosts annual boutique 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Dec. 14 at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Menorahs, dreidels, home decorations, candles, paper goods, gift wrap, teacher gifts, jewelry.

Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 12/7/2008

Medieval War Games

Horsemanship Clinic Sponsored by ETI Corral No. 3 at Conejo Creek Equestrian Park, Thousand Oaks. Registration 9 a.m. Clinic 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Teaches various mounted techniques, weapons used in medieval times. Equestrians bring own horse, riding attire, tack. Helmet required for age 17 and under. All medieval equipment provided. $25 ETI members, $30 nonmembers, cash or check only. Phone: 805.558.4911 Contact: Virginia Email: USChorsewmn1 @yahoo.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 12/7/2008

Pearl Harbor Ceremony At Rancho Tapo Park Veterans Plaza, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Marine Corps League and Boy Scouts. Phone: 805.522.6848 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 12/7/2008

Meadowlark

Service League Hosts 30th annual Holiday Home Tour fundraiser, 1 to 5 p.m. at various locations in Camarillo. Selfguided tour of four homes decorated for holidays. Complimentary refreshments. $25 advance, $30 at door. Proceeds go to local charities. Phone: 805.320.6553 Contact: Paige Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 12/7/ 2008

Studio City Holiday Parade Studio City merchants along Ventura Boulevard host instore events, refreshments, carolers starting 1:30 p.m. Free pictures with Santa at 12265 Ventura Blvd., 1:30 to 5 p.m. Line up along Ventura Boulevard between Whitsett and Laurel Canyon for parade viewing 5:30 p.m. Phone: 818.655.5916 Contact: Chamber office Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 12/7/2008

Bella Vita

Italian Social Club Hosts annual Christmas party at Sunset Hills Country Club, 4155 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks. Nohost bar, dinner, dancing. Guests welcome. $35. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.446.9225 Contact: Sara Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 12/7/2008

MON., DEC. 8

Thousand Oaks

Digital Photo Group Meets at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Demonstrations, Photoshop lessons, field trips, photo contests. All levels of experience welcome. Email: photogroup@topcc.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 12/8/2008

Westlake High

Fashion Show 6:30 to 10 p.m. at First Neighborhood Community Center, 31830 Village Center Road, Westlake Village. Students model fashions from local retailers. Fundraiser for school's soccer boosters. $10.

Phone: 805.630.2157 Email: soccerdan123@roadrunner.com

Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 12/8/2008

Jewish Genealogical

Society Meets 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Stephen Morse speaks on "One-step web pages: a potpourri of genealogical search tools." Door prizes for members. Light refreshments. Gift for all attendees. Free for visitors. Phone: 818.889.6616 Contact: Jan Email: publicity@jgscv.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/8/2008

TUES., DEC. 9

First Choice Boutique 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oak Park Community Center, 1000 Kanan Road, Oak Park. Percentage of vendor sales go to a number of local schools. Web: www.firstchoiceboutique.info Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 12/9/2008

Camarillo Quilters Christmas community quilt giveaway at Orchid Room, Orchid Professional Building, 101 Freeway at Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. More than 200 homemade quilts given to local charities. Light potluck luncheon, quilt book silent auction. $5 guests. Phone: 805.482.3201 Contact: Beth Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 12/9/ 2008

WED, DEC. 10

Christmas Holiday Gala Hosted by Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. 10:45 a.m. reception, boutiques. Noon, holiday luncheon program. Awards presentation, officer installation, special guest Shirley Sadler, president of National Federation of Republican Women. $55. Phone: 805.230.2919 Contact: Beatrice Time: 10:45 a.m. Date: 12/ 10/2008

Music Club

Morning Concert At Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara. World premiere of two original pieces and music by Doppler, Schoenfeld with organ, piano, viola, flute. Phone: 805.683.0811 Contact: Emil Email: musicmail@cox.net Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 12/10/2008

Thousand Oaks

Women's Connection Hosts "Joy to the World" luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Naylor's Banquet Center, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Games, songs, musical guest Erica Reisser. Myrna MacLaren shares Christmas traditions. $16. Free child care by reservation only. Lunch RSVP requested. Phone: 805.498.1823 Contact: Joanne Email: bjoanne.wright @verizon.net Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 12/10/2008

Rancho Simi Valley

Senior Club Meets for bingo, refreshments at Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Reservations requested. Phone: 805.955.0788 Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 12/10/2008

THURS., DEC. 11

Somis Thursday Club Meets noon at clubhouse, 5380 Bell St., Somis. Lunch served, Christmas boutique fundraiser. Extra Extra women's quartet sings Christmas songs. $15. Phone: 805.987.2728 Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 12/11/2008

San Fernando Valley

Male Chorus Presents annual "Season of Love" holiday concert at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave. $18. Phone: 805.529.7580 Contact: Ralph Web: www.sfvmchorus.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/11/2008

FRI., DEC. 12

Village Voice Chorale Presents "That Holiday Feeling" concert at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Scherr Forum Theatre 8 p.m. today and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Traditional, contemporary holiday favorites. Gloria Hilliard, director. Ticket fee. Phone: 805.379.5913 Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/12/2008

Woodland Hills Library Sale of new, gently used books, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Picture books, Cabbage Patch dolls, autographed books. Fabric bags for $1. All proceeds to library. Phone: 818.226.0017 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/12/2008

Agoura Newcomers Hosts holiday luncheon at 6601 Bayberry St., Oak Park. Luncheon, Victorian carolers, boutique. Reservations requested. Phone: 818.889.2084 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 12/12/2008

Trail To The Stars Moderate half-mile night walk, 7 to about 9 p.m. at Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, Victory Boulevard at Valley Circle Drive, Woodland Hills. $1 parking fee. For all ages. Phone: 310.858.7272 Web: www.lamountains.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/12/2008

Channel Islands

Figure Skating Club Presents eighth annual "Spirit of the Holidays On Ice" at Channel Islands Ice Center, 83 Wagon Wheel Road, Oxnard. 7:30 p.m. today, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds go to Children's Services Auxiliary. Tickets $10 to $185. Phone: 805.988.4440 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/12/2008

Los Robles Master Chorale Performs "Holiday Presence" program of seasonal classics and contemporary selections today and Saturday at The Church of the Epiphany, 5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park. Nick Strimple, USC music professor, gives preconcert conversation 7 p.m. each night. Talk, post-concert reception free. Concert tickets $18 advance, $20 at door, $12 students/seniors/groups.

Phone: 805.526.7464 Web: www.losroblesmasterchorale.org

Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/12/2008

Ojai Art Center Theater Presents stage play "It's a Wonderful Life," based on the classic movie, at 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. Dec. 12 through 21, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. $15 adults. $12 students, seniors, Art Center members, $5 children under 12. Phone: 805.640.8797 Web: www.OjaiACT.org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/12/2008

SAT., DEC. 13

Parade Of Lights 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Channel Islands Harbor. Parade of lighted boats and Santa flying with reindeer 7 p.m. Artificial snow for kids' play. Horse-drawn carriage rides, artists' market, exhibits, food booths, live music, children's crafts and games, inflatables, face painting, water taxi rides.

Phone: 805.985.4852 Web: www.channelislandsharbor.org

Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/13/2008

Master Chorale Presents "Cambridge Story and Song" holiday concert at St. John's Seminary Chapel, 5012 Seminary Road, Camarillo. $15. Phone: 805.654.0995 Email: vtachorale@yahoo.com Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2008

Bethlehem Experience Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts drive-through re-creation of first century village and manger scene, 5 to 8:30 p.m. today and Sunday at church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village. 100 costumed "villagers," live farm animals, Hebrew music and dance, marketplace. Free. Phone: 818.889.1491 Web: www.gotoBethlehem.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2008

Charity Auction Local photographer and outdoorsman Scott Blatt hosts charity auction to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 6 to 10 p.m. at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. 150 framed photos for bid. Phone: 818.338.7626 Contact: Rebecca Email: rwismann@centerportrecords.com

Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2008

Michael McDermott Singer/songwriter Michael McDermott presents "An evening of song" 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Songs and stories about his personal journey, road of recovery. Public welcome, freewill offering. Phone: 805.791.6024 Contact: Arthur Email: artdob@yahoo.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2008

San Fernando Valley

Master Chorale Presents annual Family Holiday Concert at Theater on the Hill, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. John Rutter's "Gloria," Daniel Pinkham's "Christmas Cantata." Chorale, brass ensemble, Premier Chamber Chorale, Satin Dolls Jazz Trio, soloists. Visit from Santa, gifts for children. $15 adults; $12 seniors; $5 students, children 12 and under. Phone: 818.753.3306 Web: www.sfvmc.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/13/2008

SUN., DEC. 14

Bird Watching Casual 1-mile hike, 8 to 10 a.m. at King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Meet at Botanic Center. Bring binoculars. Beginning birders welcome. Phone: 310.858.7272 Web: www.lamountains.com Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 12/14/2008

BMX 4 ALS Bike racing 10 a.m. to noon at Sycamore BMX Raceway, 1692 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. Raffle prizes. All proceeds go to Lou Gehrig's disease. $20 ABA members to race. $10 nonABA members. Prizes to top fundraisers. Bike, helmet, long-sleeve shirt, long pants required. Phone: 805.583.2697 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/14/2008

Camarillo

Community Concert Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District. Concert at Camarillo Community Center Auditorium, corner Carmen Drive and Burnley St. Holiday favorites, singalong, Santa visit. Julie Judd, director. Free. Phone: 805.484.8050 Contact: Dan Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 12/14/ 2008