FRI., SEPT. 18

Simi Valley Art Association Meets at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Berj Kafai demonstrates expressionistic oil painting techniques. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Free to students accompanied with paying adult. Phone: 805.526.4599 Con tact: Michelle Adler Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/18/2009

Ventura County

Astronomical

Society Meets at multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, SomisDr. Gary Peterson, geologprofessor at San Diego State

University and planetologistdiscusses “The capture of the moon.” Public invited. Phone: 805.642.5166 Con tact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/18/2009

‘Doubt’ John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama opens 8 p.m. at Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. 7th St. Through Oct. 25. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $18 adults, $15 seniors and students, $12 children 12 and under. Phone: 805.525.4645 Contact: Box office Web: www .santa paulatheatercenter.org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 9/18/2009

SAT., SEPT. 19

Moorpark Coastal

Cleanup Day 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at pedestrian bridge at Villa Campesina Park. Volunteers clean section of Arroyo Simi. Counts toward school graduation service hours. Free. Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes, bring work gloves. Phone: 805.517.6257 Contact: City Hall Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Ojai Peddlers Fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Rain or shine. Quality antiques, collectibles, handcrafts, international crafts for sale. Benefit for Mira Monte PTO. Free admission, free parking in municipal lot. Phone: 805.964.8915 Contact: Pat Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/19/2009

19th Annual

Gold Coast Pirate Faire 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 19, 20, 26, 27 at Lake Casitas Recreation Area, Ojai. Recreation of 15th century pirate village with costumed reenac-tors. Entertainment on three stages. Outdoor market with period clothing, armament, jewelry. Food court, children’s activities, battle reenactments. Kids’ costume contests. Adult beverages available. $16 adults, $14 seniors 62 up, $8 children 11 and under. Children under 4 free. $1 discount with canned pet food donation for Humane Society. Parking $5. Dogs on leash. No outside alcoholic beverages. Backpacks, coolers subject to search. Phone: 805.496.6036 Web: www .ojaipiratefestival.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Festival De

La Herencia Latina Noon to 10 p.m. today and Sunday at Veterans Park, Florence Place and Perry Road, Bell Gardens. Latino heritage month annual festival. Exhibitor booths, food and beverages, arts and crafts, community services, commercial products, information on healthcare, legal, real estate, jobs, education. Free health screenings, free gifts, carnival rides and games, live music.

Phone: 818.718.7956 Contact: Comite Civico Latino-Americano Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Simi Conejo

Linux Users Group 1 to 5 p.m. at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Learn about free software for personal computers. Free. Web: www.sclug.org Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Ventura County

Genealogical Society Meets at Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Bonnie Raskin, member of Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society, presents “Tale of three orphans stranded at Ellis Island.” Workshops on Google book, family website, computer lab. Books, supplies for sale. Guests welcome to attend for free. Phone: 805.654.1127 Contact: Phil Web: www.rootsweb.com Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Oxnard Oktoberfest 1 to 5 p.m. at Oxnard Historic Farm Park, corner Cesar Chavez and Pinata drives. Bratwurst, beer, traditional music, silent auction, vendors, historical documentary shown on Oxnard history. Tour historic homes on property. Free admission. Phone: 805.988.8810 Contact: Jeff Maulhardt Web: www .oxnardfarm park.org Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters 2 to 4 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Dr. Robert Dodge presents “Building a world beyond war: A road map for citizens” on nonviolent alternatives to war. Screening of movie “The Power of Forgiveness.” Co-sponsored by Ventura County ACLU. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.643.8048 Contact: Mary Olson Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Thousand Oaks Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. The Starlighters play music. Western theme. Singles, couples welcome. Refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009

SUN., SEPT. 20

Camarillo-Somis

Pleasant Valley Lions Run At Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road. 5K Lion Run begins 8 a.m. 1K Cub Run for ages up to 12 8:45 a.m. For runners, walkers. Proceeds benefit local Lions charities. Registration 7 a.m. $25 5K, $20 1K. Phone: 805.987.4272 Email: mjbelectric@worldnet.att.net Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 9/20/2009

The Big Run IV Motorcycle run to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County. Sign in 8:30 to 10 a.m. at HarleyDavidson in Camarillo or Simi Valley. Ride ends at Grove Park in Camarillo. Live music, raffle, barbecue, auction, prizes. Grand Marshal Mickey Jones. Advance tickets $25 per rider, passenger. Day of event $30. Must be 18 years or older to participate. Phone: 805.484.2282 Web: www.thebigrun.org Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 9/20/2009

Fairwind Yacht Club Nonprofit sailing club open house at Peninsula Park, Oxnard Harbor, 3333 Peninsula Road. View boats, sail. Free. Phone: 805.551.9671 Contact: Mike Web: www.fairwind.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/20/2009

American Association

Of University Women amarillo chapter. Fall “blast off” meeting

and salad luncheon at Norma Maidel’s home, 6560 Armitos Drive, Camarillo. Scholarships awarded. Girls who attended Tech Trek science/math camp attend. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.389.3064 Con tact: Jerrie Newman

Time: 12:30 p.m. Date: 9/20/2009

Readers

Theater At Simi Valley Library 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Local actors read selected scenes from Thornton Wilder’s drama “Our Town.” Audience discussion after performance. Free. Phone: 805.526.1735 Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 9/20/2009

Richard Berman & Caren

Armstrong House Concert At home of Patty Quintana, 6219 Costello Ave., Van Nuys. Two awardwinning songwriters perform a house concert. $12. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.989.5577 Contact: Patty Quintana Email: 4pdq @sbcglobal.net Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 9/20/2009

MON., SEPT. 21

Freethinkers Of

Ventura County Meets at Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Jeanean Hollen and Stan Kohls give multimedia presentation on recent trip to China. Questionandanswer time. Come early for nohost dinner. Phone: 805.443.8753 Contact: Charlotte Poe Email: FrThVC @yahoo.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/21/2009

WED., SEPT. 23

Channel Island Chapter

The Embroiderers’ Guild Meets at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Sharon Clark gives lecture on rug hooking. Beginners welcome. Phone: 805.498.5956 Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/23/2009

Westlake Wedgies

Blue Thong Society Meets at Fiamme restaurant, 3731 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Book exchange, bring one, take one. Collect food, sundry items for food bank. Newcomers welcome. Phone: 805.901.1684 Contact: Shannon Miranda Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 9/23/2009

THURS., SEPT. 24

Chamber Fall Business

Expo, Trade Show 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Sponsored by Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce. Showcase of local vendors, businesses. Restaurants offer food samples. Raffle prizes. Free to public, Phone: 805.370.0035 Contact: Chamber Web: www.towlv chamber.org Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: 9/24/2009

Thousand Oaks

Personal Computer Club Meets at Goebel Senior Adult Center, Thousand Oaks. Don Baker of Klassic Specialties, based in Artesia, Calif., presents program on photo and inkjet printing. Public invited, free. Phone: 805.496.8053 Contact: Eli Spater Web: www.topcc.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 9/24/2009

FRI., SEPT. 25

Redondo Beach

Lobster Festival 5 to 11 p.m. today, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. Sponsored by Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce. Freshly prepared lobsters, food and beverages, “barefoot” casino, live music from local and tribute bands, beachwear models, pro wake boarders, karaoke bar, kids’ play area, fire dancing troupe in evening. $12 admission, $5 ages 3 to 12, children under 3 free. $30 and $50 lobster packages. Web: www.LobsterFestival.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 9/25/2009

SAT., SEPT. 26

Multifamily Garage Sale

Fundraiser 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 974 Jay Ave., Camarillo. Sponsored by Josephine DeMello SIDS Foundation. All donations, purchases are tax deductible. All proceeds support families and research into sudden infant death syndrome.

Phone: 805.265.5456 Web: www.joeydemellofoundation.org

Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 9/26/2009

E-Waste Recycling

Fundraiser 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Whole Foods, 740 E. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Coastal E-Waste hosting a free electronic waste drop-off for recycling. Funds raised will benefit 3-year-old Quinn Kiera McMurtry, diagnosed with leukemia. Phone: 866.410.9600 Contact: Michael Sarubbi Email: ewasteevent@yahoo.com Web: www.ezewaste.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/26/2009

23rd Annual Oktoberfest 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. Authentic German music, dancing, food. Beer garden, wine tastings. Bavarian costume contest. Family games, petting zoo, craft booths. $10 adults, children under 2 and active duty military free. Free parking. Sponsored by Newbury Park Rotary Club. Phone: 805.701.7248 Web: www.okto-beerfest.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/26/2009

Handweavers &

Spinners Guild Meets at Studio Channel Islands Art Center, Building 18, Cal State Channel Islands campus, Camarillo. Trish Lange gives program on her work, slide show. Afternoon workshop on “12 terrific tops, toppers.” Meeting free, workshop $100. RSVP for workshop. Phone: 805.647.2477 Contact: Silvia Ledig Email: saleidig @yahoo.com Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/26/2009

Sixth Annual Thousand

Oaks Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Mary and Richard Carpenter Plaza Park, The Lakes, 21002200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Juried art show of local artists. Cal Lutheran artists do art demos. Children’s hands-on exhibits, art projects. New West Symphony hands-on musical instruments. Live bands, dancers, singers in Plaza Park. Free festival admission, parking. Kids and the Arts Fun Run at 6:30 a.m. Run registration $30 day of race, $25 advanced at www.allianceforthearts.org. Web: www.toartsfestival.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/26/2009

Simi Valley Elks

Wild West Days At Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. Veterans lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Burgers and sides free for all veterans. Guest lunch $5. Square dance entertainment. Barbecue dinner 6 p.m. Rick Tucker and band play dance music. Phone: 805.433.3078 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 9/26/2009

Thousand Oaks

African Violet Society 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. Show and tell, brief culture class, business meeting. Program is on preparing violets for show. Free, public welcome. Phone: 805.581.0014 Contact: Judy Anderson Time: 12:30 p.m. Date: 9/26/2009

Ride On Therapeutic

Horsemanship Benefit Annual fundraiser at El Campeon Farms, Hidden Valley. Cocktails, silent and live auctions, catered dinner, equestrian demos. Proceeds support riding programs for people with disabilities. $175 individual, $1,400 table of eight. Phone: 805.375.9078 Contact: Sara Jones Email: sara@rideon .org Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 9/26/2009