FRI., SEPT. 4

Dignity Memorial

Vietnam Wall Open all day and night for public viewing 10 a.m. today through 10 a.m. Monday at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Three-quarter scale replica of Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. Various commemorative events during weekend; check website for schedule. Free. Phone: 818.889.0902 Web: www.DignityMemorial.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/4/2009

Our Towns Of The Conejo Evening shows 7:45 p.m. todaySaturday, Sept. 11, 12. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Matinees (no dinner) 5 p.mSept. 6, 13. At Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park RoadNewbury Park. Historical play abouearly settlers, Chumash Indians in Conejo Valley. Presented by Conejo Valley Historical Society$42 dinner/show. Show only $20 adults, $15 children and seniors.

Phone: 805.376.2333 Web: www.stagecoachmuseum.com

Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 9/4/2009

West Valley Folk Dancers 7:15 to 10 p.m. at Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan AveFor all ages, skill levels. Review Romanian line dance “Rumenie.” Learn Mexican couple dance “La Mazurka.” Wear soft shoes. $4. Phone: 818.591.9078 Email: hobnoblax@roadrunner.com Time 7:15 p.m. Date: 9/4/2009

SAT., SEPT. 5

Water Wise Gardening 9 to 11 a.m. at Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand OaksVentura County Master Gardener Susan Latham gives talk on use and care of native California plants for home garden. Free. Phone: 805.494.7630 Email: Tom1374@verizon.net Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/5/2009

Simi Valley Blues Festival 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Rancho SimCommunity Park, 1665 Royal Ave.Simi Valley. Various live blues

bands perform. Celebrity hosMickey Jones. Beer and wine booths, food and craft vendors. $20 advance admission adults, $25 agate. $2 children ages 8 to 12. Kids under 7 free. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley. Proceeds benefit local charities. Phone: 805.675.8668 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/5/2009

SUN., SEPT. 6

Dudley House Open House House open 1 to 4 p.m. for docentours at Ashwood and Loma VistaVentura. Flea market, collectibles fair open 9 a.m. Antiques, collectiblesjewelry, floral decorations, dollscrafts on grounds. Free admission

Phone: 805.644.3286 Contact Steve Cummings Time: 9:00 a.mDate: 9/6/2009

Country Music Festival

& Chili Cook-off Noon to 5 p.m. at Camarillo Ranch201 Camarillo Ranch Road. Cash

prizes, trophies for red chili, chilverde categories. Food, drinksbeer, wine for sale. Country music by Caught Red Handed, Somis Highway. Line dancing. Superbikes motorcycle show. Children’s games. Craft vendors. Silent auction, cash drawing. Fundraiser for Camarillo Hospice. $10 admissionchildren under 12 free. Phone: 805.389.6870 Web: www.camarillohospice.org Time 12:00 p.m. Date: 9/6/2009

Ventura Hillsides

Music Festival 1 to 5 p.m. at Arroyo Verde ParkVentura. Musicians include KebMo’, Neville Brothers, Dave Mason, Jay Nash. Food, beverages for sale. Benefit event for nonprofit Ventura Hillsides Conservancy, open space preservation. $45 general admission, $150 Gold Circle seating. Free parking, shuttle at Ventura College parking lot. No parking by park. Picnics, small coolers okay. No glass, alcohol, knives, pets. Phone: 805.643.8044 Web: www.venturahillsides.org

Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/6/2009

MON., SEPT. 7

Labor Day Concert 5 p.m. at natural amphitheater, Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. A Tribute to Elvis with Raymond Michael. Free. No pets. Sponsored by Conejo Recreation and Park District. Phone: 805.381.1247 Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 9/7/2009

TUES., SEPT. 8

Mothers of

Preschoolers

(MOPS) Meets at Calvary Community Church, Westlake Village. For mothers of preschoolers and their children. Social time, brunch, guest speaker, craft or activity. Child care is provided. Contact: Alison Web: www .tuesdaymops.org/ Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/8/2009

Camarillo Quilters Meets in Orchid Professional Building, 830 Camarillo Springs, Camarillo. Cindy Needham shares expertise on use of different threads in machine quilting. Guest fee $5. Phone: 805.482.8234 Contact: Yvonne Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/8/2009

Las Virgenes Unit

League Of Women Voters Discussing health issues regarding food supply such as pesticides, food additives, genetically modified food. Public welcome. Call for meeting location. Phone: 818.889.1068 Contact: Debbie Verity Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/8/2009

Ventura County

Writers Club 7 to 9 p.m. at Borders bookstore, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Mary Embree, owner of Mary Embree Literary Services, speaks on “Shaping stories that sell.” Publishing consultant Monica Faulkner speaks on “Plan B publishing” for those not accepted by publishing house. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.499.3490 Contact: Sheli Ellsworth Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/8/2009

WED., SEPT. 9

Conejo Valley Newcomers 10 a.m. to noon at Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Open membership coffee for all new, longtime residents of Conejo Valley, surrounding areas.

Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/9/2009

Whizzing Around The World

With Irma At Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Traveler/writer Irma Kackert gives slide presentation on India (Taj Mahal, villages, maharaja’s palaces). Free.

Time: 12:30 p.m. Date: 9/9/2009

League Of Women Voters

Ventura County Camarillo Unit meets in Community Room, Camarillo Police Station, 3701 E. Las Posas Road. Bob Burrow, community development director for Camarillo, is guest speaker. Free, public welcome. Phone: 805.648.4731 Web: www.ez2.net/lwv Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: 9/9/2009

Westlake Village

Newcomers Club Tea for Westlake Village area residents at WLV City Hall community room, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, WLV. Presentation of club activities, meet club members. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.370.3672 Contact: Myrna Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 9/9/2009

Santa Monica Pier

Centennial 3 to 10 p.m. at Santa Monica Pier. 100th anniversary of West Coast pleasure pier. Ceremonial procession, rechristening of the pier, entertainment, fireworks shot off barges in bay. Appearance by honorary cochair of Santa Monica Restoration Company Robert Redford. Contact: Anya Goldberg Email: info@santamonicapier.org Web: www.santamonicapier.org/ Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 9/9/2009

Los Angeles Opera Talks At Platt Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. L.A. Opera representative discusses “The Elixir of Love,” operatic comedy by Donizetti. Free, no reservations needed. Phone: 818.340.9386 Web: www.plattlibrary.org/events Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 9/9/2009

Simi Valley Quilt Guild Meets at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Doors open 7 p.m. Eileen Alber, owner of The Quilter’s Studio, hosts trunk show. All levels of quilters welcome. Phone: 805.583.3389 Web: www.simivalleyquiltguild.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/9/2009

THURS., SEPT. 10

IWOSC Ventura County

Satellite Group Writing group meets 10 a.m. to noon at Lake Sherwood Golf Club. RSVP via e-mail for details. Phone: 805.402.7979 Contact: Dawn Wood Email: aubewood @verizon.net Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/10/2009

Ventura County

Professional Women Meets at Js Network at Wedgewood Banquet Center, Olivas Park Golf Course, 5880 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura. Networking 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Buffet dinner 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Program 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bonnie Weigel, president of FOOD Share, discusses work of food pantry. Bring canned food item to donate. RSVP requested. Web: www.vcpwn.org Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 9/10/2009

EV Free Women’s

Summer Book Club 7 to 9 p.m. Discussion of “The Soloist” by Steve Lopez at private home in Newbury Park. E-mail RSVP for location. Contact: Patti Email: lizziebenn @verizon.net Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/10/2009

Conejo Gem &

Mineral Club Meets at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Jim Brace-Thompson speaks on “Western geology at 35,000 feet.” Youth program available. Free, public welcome. Phone: 805.494.7734 Contact: Deb and Rob Sankovich Email: rmsorca@adelphia.net Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/10/2009

FRI., SEPT. 11

Sept. 11 Concert

For World Peace At Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara. Sponsored by Santa Barbara Music Club, S.B. sister cities. Performances by Carol Ann Manzi, Inner Life Gospel Choir, Fenanda and John Douglas, Amber Rockwood, Shakuhachi. Free. Phone: 805.964.7559 Contact: Takako Wakita Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 9/11/2009

Fireside Concert At Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Folk group South Coast (Don Truby and Jean Pickard), Sweet Adeline quartet Shimmer!, Whiskey Chimp bluegrass band. Adults only. Seating first come, first served. $7 donation at door. Phone: 805.499.3511 Contact: Bob Kroll Email: folksgr1@aol.com Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 9/11/2009

Moorpark Women’s

Fortnightly Club Annual membership luncheon for prospective members at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Learn about club’s history of philanthropic efforts. Singer Jacqui Bowe provides entertainment. Open to all women. $20. RSVP requested. Contact: Randi Kramer Email: randikramer@ymail.com Time: 9:45 p.m. Date: 9/11/2009

SAT., SEPT. 12

Elegant Clutter Sale to

Benefit Homeless Animals 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 29676 Meadowmist Way, Agoura Hills. Booths with new boutique items, jewelry, animal clothing, accessories, gently used items, clothing, furniture, household items, art. Bake sale, lemonade stand. Portion of proceeds benefit Malibu Pet Companions, community-based, volunteer organization that funds medical care for homeless pets at Agoura Animal Shelter. Phone: 818.421.6155 Contact: Robin Kahrs Email: robinflap@aol .com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/12/2009

Freshman Carwash 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School parking lot, 2323 Moorpark Road. Hosted by TOHS band freshman class. Supports band, color guard programs. $5 per vehicle. Donations/tips welcome. Email: president@tohsband.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/12/2009

Democratic Women’s

Council Conejo Valley Meets at Boccaccio’s restaurant in Westlake Village. Barbara Goldberg, founder of Wells Bring Hope and the Salon Forum, discusses building wells for poor African countries. Task force members also present. $20. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.495.1515 Email: dwccv2009@yahoo.com Web: www.dwccv.org Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/12/2009

Day Of The Horse At Conejo Creek Equestrian Park, 1300 Avenida de Las Flores, Thousand Oaks. Demos of all equine disciplines, info booths, vendors, free carriage rides, face painting, veterinarians, Ventura County Animal Control booth. Funds raised from pizza, soda sales benefit Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship, California Coastal Horse Rescue. Hosted by ETI Corral 37. Phone: 805.494.8755 Contact: Barbara Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/12/2009

Brandon’s Buddies 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brandon’s Village universal playground, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas. Integrated play for children with/ without disabilities—face painting, arts and crafts, entertainment, treats. Free. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.222.8118 Contact: Dina Kaplan Email: brandons buddies@pacbell.net Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 9/12/2009

Discover Girl Scouts

Family Fun & Sign-up Day 4 to 6 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. The Elks provide free hot dogs. Parents, girls in grades K-12 learn about Scouting. Phone: 805.658.8210 Contact: Pattie Email: pmullins@girlscouts ccc.org Web: www.girlscouts ccc.org Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 9/12/2009

SUN., SEPT. 13

Triunfo YMCA Y-Indian

Guides Information Night 5 to 7 p.m. at Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. Indian Guides registration barbecue. Children, parents learn about Indian Guides and Princesses, Trailblazers, Papoose programs. YIndian Guides is for families with children in preschool through sixth grade. Phone: 818.707.9622 Contact: Diane Email: vrodarte@triunfoymca.org Web: www.triunfoymca .org Time: 12:00 a.m. Date: 9/13/2009

Ventura Vintage Rods

Harbor Run 19 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harborview Park, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard. 300 classic cars, trucks from 1950s70s on display. Free to public. $20 entry fee per vintage car. Raffles, 5050 drawing, trophies. All proceeds go to local charities. Web: www.venturavintagerods.org Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 9/13/2009

Miller Family YMCA

Trailblazer Program 1 to 4 p.m. at Miller Family YMCA, Paraiso shopping center, Via Las Brisas in Dos Vientos, Newbury Park. Kickoff for Trailblazer program for fathers and their children. Information about program, play in the indoor pool, play inner tube water polo. Open to public. Free food, tours of YMCA facility. Raffle for YMCA membership. Phone: 805.480.0309 Contact: Diane Email: rbatchelor@miller ymca.org Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/13/2009

Music & Art At

Peter Strauss Ranch 1:30 to 6 p.m. at Peter Strauss Ranch, 3000 Mulholland, Agoura Hills. Live music, “Nature in Art” exhibit and sale of plein-air paintings. Web: www.allied-artists.com Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: 9/13/2009

MON., SEPT. 14

Conejo Valley

Audubon Society Meets at Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo. Members give slide shows of their birding, environmental activities.

Phone: 805.987.2721 Web: www.ConejoValleyAudubon.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/14/2009