FRI., AUG. 14

The Punk Rock Show 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Roller Dome, 950 E. Avenida de Los Arboles. Live interviews, fan reaction opportunities. Bands: Rock Nation, She Screams Remedy, Monster Eats the Pilot, Sonny Moore. Hosted by DJ Rossstar. For all ages. $10 at door. Web: www.thepunkrockshow.com Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 8/14/2009

SAT., AUG. 15

Freshman Carwash 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School parking lot, 2323 Moorpark Road. TOHS band freshman class wash cars. Fundraiser for Lancer band, color guard program. $5 per vehicle. Donation/tips welcome. Email: president@tohsband.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 8/15/2009

Channel Islands Harbor

Fine Art Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Sunday at Harbor Landing, 2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. Artwork for sale in all media. Artists available to discuss their work. Free admission. Presented by West Coast Artists. Phone: 818.709.2907 Web: www.westcoastartists.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 8/15/2009

Annual Earthen

Building Workshop 1 to 6 p.m. at nonprofit Wright Organic Resource Center Garden, 24680 Piuma Road, Malibu. Demonstration of processes and techniques for construction and finish using earthen materials such as cob, adobe and natural plasters. Bring own lunch and snacks, beverages provided. $30 per person, space is limited. Phone: 818.591.8992 Contact: Kevin Parkhurst Email: worc@elwright.net Web: www .elwright.net/wrightway Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 8/15/2009

Visual Hike Through

Backbone Trail 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Visitor Center, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Photographer Jim Belsley leads virtual hike through his photos and maps. Free. Phone: 805.370.2301 Contact: Lauren Email: lauren_newman @nps.gov Web: www.nps.gov/ samo/parknews/ Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 8/15/2009

A Midsummer Night’s

Cocktail Benefit 6 to 11 p.m. at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Music, silent auction, raffle drawings, champagne in Butterfly Experience atrium. All guests receive gift bag from Tiffany. All proceeds go to Autism Speaks, Touch of Love. Sponsored by Black Card Circle, Tiffany and Co., others. Phone: 818.554.4555 Contact: Wendy Email: rsvp @blackcardcircle.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/15/2009

Thousand Oaks Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. Music by Denis La Pron. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/15/2009

SUN., AUG. 16

California Wildlife Center’s

‘The Wild Brunch’ Noon to 4 p.m. at Gulls Way, 26800 PCH, Malibu. Cuisine from top restaurants, patron tequila bars, wine tasting, DJ, entertainment, raffle, silent and live auctions, children’s activities, wildlife release. Benefit for California Wildlife Center and rehabilitation of sick wildlife. Phone: 818.222.2658 Contact: Nikki Email: victoria @californiawildlifecenter.org Web: www.californiawildlifecenter.org

Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 8/16/2009

Family Concert

In Calabasas

6 p.m. at amphitheater behind Calabasas Library, 200 Civic Center WayMusician Dan Crow performancends Summer Reading ProgramFree, no tickets needed. Limited seating. Stroller parking available. Phone: 818.225.7616 Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/16/2009

MON., AUG. 17

Freethinkers Of Ventura County

Meeting at Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Dr. Betty Stapleford of Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalists explains what Unitarianism is all about. Questionandanswer period. Phone: 8 0 5 . 4 4 3 . 8 7 5 3 Contact: Charlotte Poe Email: FrThVC @yahoo.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/17/2009

TUES., AUG. 18

Conejo Valley

Genealogy Society 6:45 to 8:45 p.m .at Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Members share latest genealogical research. Bring heirloom, name, research technique or website to share. Members bring finger foods or cookies. Ice cream, toppings provided. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.388.5991 Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 8/18/2009

WED., AUG. 19

Thousand Oaks

Women’s Club Game Day at Vallecito Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, Newbury Park. Bring coins for card bingo 10:30 a.m. Pizza lunch for $6 at noon. Guests welcome. Web: www.thousandoakswomansclub .org Time: 10:30 a.m. Date: 8/19/ 2009

Conejo Mega Mixer 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Sponsored by Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce. Showcase of local vendors, businesses, caterers, wineries. Raffle prizes. Admission $10 Chamber members, $20 nonmembers, includes two food tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets $1 each, $10 for 12. No RSVP needed. Phone: 805.370.0035 Contact: Chamber office Web: www .towlvchamber.org Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: 8/19/2009

Westlake Wedgies

Blue Thong Society Meets at Lazy Dog Cafe, The Oaks mall, 172 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Book exchange, collect food for Manna. Newcomers welcome. Phone: 805.405.9024 Contact: Renee Plummer Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 8/19/2009

Conejo Valley Flyers Model Aircraft Club

Meets at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Members fly model aircraft on 400-foot runway. New members of all ages welcome. Phone: 805.660.9709 Contact: Wesley Email: minear@adelphia .net Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/ 19/2009

THURS., AUG. 20

Singles 50+

to 7:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Cen

er, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Dr. Arnold Bresky discusses

Tune up your brain, tune up your

e.” Bring appetizer to share.

hone: 805.552.6476 Contact:

nn Johnston Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/20/2009

Camarillo Acoustic

Music Club

to 11 p.m. at private home in Camarillo. Participate in song circles or

sit. hone: 805.482.0029 Contact: T.J.

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Conejo Senior Singles 55+ Meets every Thursday back of rear

arking lot, United Methodist Church f Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake lvd. Social group, not affiliated with hurch. Free. hone: 805.494.9863 Contact: Judy ime: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/20/2009

FRI., AUG. 21

Used Book Sale Noon to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Woodland Hills Library, 22200 Ventura Blvd. Large selection of new, gently used books for adults, children. Collectibles, tapes, CDs, videos, autographed books. Every child receives free book. Fabric book bags $1 and up. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Proceeds support library. Phone: 818.226.0017 Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 8/21/2009

Concert to Save

Lives in India 7 to 10 p.m. at Simi Valley Center for Spiritual Living, 1756 Erringer Road, Ste. 400. Benefit concert for The Joseph Curiale Foundation. Instrumentalist, vocalist Ellis Hall headlines concert. Display of photographs from Joseph Curiale’s travels to India to help widows, children. Suggested donation $10. Phone: 818.707.7127 Contact: Lissa Email: lissa@coffeytalk.com Web: www.josephcurialefoundation .com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/21/ 2009

Ventura County

Astronomical Society Meets at Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Dr. Joy Crisp of Jet Propulsion

Lab presents “Spirit, Opportunity and the next big rover going to Mars.” Free, public invited. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/ 21/2009

‘Steel Magnolias’

Robert Harling’s drama opens at Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive, inside Cama

rillo Airport. Through Sept. 20. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. Bring nonperishable food for food bank for one free popcorn. $10 to $18. Group, family rates. Phone: 805.388.5716 Contact: Box office Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 8/21/2009

‘The Beard Of Avon’ Farce by Amy Freed opens at Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Through Sept. 12. 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $16 to $20. Phone: 805.495.3715 Contact: Box office Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 8/21/2009

SAT., AUG. 22

Wings Over Camarillo 2009 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. Pancake breakfast, children’s activities, food booths and vendors, aircraft flying and on display, meet pilots. 1 to 4 p.m. narrated flying exhibition. Information about pilot licensing. Admission $6, children under 10 free. Free parking. Web: www.wingsovercamarillo .com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 8/22/ 2009

Michael John &

The Bottom Line 2 to 5 p.m. free concert at Simi Valley Town Center. Preview event for fourth annual Simi Valley Blues Festival on Sept. 5. Phone: 805.583.2857 Contact: Madeleine Kolodziej Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 8/22/2009

SUN., AUG. 23

Salute To Camarillo

Dons, Donas 1 to 4 p.m. at Oak Grove Park, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Barbecue dinner, wines, beer. Honoring men, women whose family or personal efforts are significant in history of Pleasant Valley. $45 adults, $15 children under 13. Parking included. Phone: 805.482.1036 Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 8/23/2009

Dancing Under The Stars

Charity Event At Fess Parker Doubletree Hotel and Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. Silent auction, dance-off with local celebrities. Benefit for community mediation programs for youth in tri-counties. Sponsored by Arthur Murray Dance Studios. $125 preferred seating, $75 advance general admission, $80 at door. Phone: 805.644.5999 Contact: Sydnie Axman Email: dancingunderthestars@gmail.com Web: www.DancingUnderTheStars .info Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/23/2009

TUES., AUG. 25

Alzheimer’s Association

Memory Walk Movie night at Regency Theater, 1440 Eastman Ave., Ventura. 6 p.m. games. 6:30 p.m. movie starts “The Notebook.” $5 advanced tickets, $6 at door. Proceeds support Alzheimer’s Association. Phone: 805.484.6028 Contact: Keely Laurie Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/25/2009

Conejo Valley Organic

Garden & Herb Society Meets at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Members share homegrown tomatoes. Tea Lady teaches about best teas. Bring tomatoes, tea, hot water if desired. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.498.1623 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/25/2009