FRI., JULY 23

Ojai Concert Series At Dancing Oak Ranch, on Highway 150 past Lake Casitas. Bring lawn seating. Potluck picnic 5 p.m. Blame Sally, all-girl folk/rock band, performs 7:30 p.m. $18 advance, $20 at gate. Phone: 805.665.8852 Contact: Shane Butler Web: www.ojaiconcertseries.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 7/23/2010

Camarillo Cruise Night 5 to 8 p.m. in Old Town Camarillo, Ventura Boulevard. Pre-1980 classic cars, music, food. Phone: 805.443.9219 Contact: Tom Maloney Web: www .chambermaster.com/directory/ Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 7/23/2010

‘Sweeney Todd’ Young Artists Ensemble’s 30th annual teen summer musical. Runs through Aug. 1 in Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $17 to $21. Phone: 805.381.1246 Contact: Megan McDonough Email: info @yaeonline.com Web: www .yaeonline.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 7/23/2010

SAT., JULY 24

Channel IslandsPC Users Group Meets at Camarillo Boys & Girls Club, 1500 Temple Ave. Q&A about e-mail. Aaron Gaston demonstrates ergonomic products for computer users. Visitors welcome. Phone: 805.984.7722 Contact: Paul Westefer Email: pwestefer @yahoo.com Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 7/24/2010

Wounded Warrior Spaghetti Blues Ride Meet 9 a.m. at Simi Valley Harley, 6190 Condor Drive, Moorpark. Coffee and bagels provided. Ride to Santa Barbara Harley-Davidson, 3501 Via Real, Carpinteria. Raffles, silent auction, bike contests, awards, spaghetti dinner at finish. $25 individuals, $45 couples. Proceeds benefit Wounded Warrior Project. Phone: 805.794.3051 Web: www .WoundedWarriorProject.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 7/24/2010

Handweavers & Spinners Guild Meets at SCIART Studios, former Los Primeros School, across from 156 Elm Drive, Camarillo. Brecia Kralovic-Logan discusses color inspiration, creativity enhancing techniques. Free, open to guests. Web: www.venturaweavespin.com Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 7/24/2010

Tropical Daze Summer Music Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday at Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Featured bands Urban Dread, Masanga Marimba, Yoki Daiko, Island Rhythms Production. Food vendors. Luau buffet and live show 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Festival admission free. Luau $21 in advance. Event proceeds go to local nonprofit agencies, churches. Phone: 805.499.3412 Email: info @tropicaldaze.org Web: www .tropicaldaze.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 7/24/2010

Oxnard Salsa Festival 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Sunday at Plaza Park, Fifth and “B” streets, downtown Oxnard. Main stage continuous entertainment with salsa and Latin jazz bands. Salsa-tasting tent, vendor marketplace, international foods, kids korner, salsa recipe contest, dance contest and charity fundraiser. Admission and parking free. Salsatasting tent entry $5, chips included, beverages for purchase inside tent.Phone: 805.247.0197 Web: www.oxnardsalsafestival.com Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 7/24/2010

Camarillo Police Department Open House Noon to 4 p.m. at police station, 3701 E. Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Displays of law enforcement technology, McGruff the crime fighting dog, guided tours of facility, K-9 demos, mounted patrol, SWAT, bomb disposal unit, mobile command post. Children’s games, face painting, Jolly Jump, kid fingerprinting ID, tricycle safety course. Refreshments. Free. Phone: 805.388.5130 Contact: Crime prevention officer Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 7/24/2010

A Taste Of Camarillo Wine auction gala and dinner 5 to 9 p.m. today at Adolfo Camarillo House. Wine and food festival 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday on lawns of Camarillo Ranch. Wine tastings with 100 wineries, gourmet food samples from 50 restaurants. Silent auction, drawing, boutique shopping, live music. Auction gala $60. Festival $75 advance, $85 at door. Weekend pass $125. Proceeds benefit Camarillo, Ventura County charities. Sponsored by Meadowlark Service League. Phone: 805.388.7158 Contact: Mary Little Web: www .meadowlarkserviceleague.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 7/24/2010

Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, Janss Road and 23 Freeway, Thousand Oaks. Plus level square dance with A-1 tip. Eric Henerlau guest caller. $7 donation. Phone: 805.495.8077 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 7/24/2010

PFLAG/GSA Movie Under the Stars 8 to 11 p.m. at Church of the Epiphany, 5450 Churchwood Lane, Oak Park For gay and lesbian youths, their friends and families. Outdoor screening of “Me & You.” Bring snacks to share, drinks (no alcohol), blanket to sit on, warm wrap. Free. Phone: 818.222.6398 Contact: Doug Pollock Email: dpollock@att.net Web: www.facebook.com/ Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 7/24/2010

SUN., JULY 25

6th Annual Hugs, Slurps & Slobbers Adopt-athon 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camarillo Animal Shelter, inside Camarillo Airport. Event to adopt out the shelter’s homeless animals. Adopters receive free gift bag and vet visit, reduced adoption fee, microchip, rabies vaccine, license. Raffle drawings, silent auction, live music, vendors, celebrities. Only service animals and day-of-event newly adopted animals permitted on site. Phone: 818.999.2400 Contact: Joy Nadel Email: rescuemeincorporated@yahoo.com Web: www.rescuemeinc.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 7/25/2010

Full Moon Festival Guru Purnima. 10:30 a.m. Sun., July 25. Meditation, chanting, lunch. Free. Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Blvd., Topanga. Phone: 818-231-2228 Contact: Sandy Email: sandyreid3@yahoo.com Time: 10:30 a.m. Date: 7/25/2010

Summer Concert In The Park 6 to 8 p.m. at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills. Captain Cardiac & the Coronaries performs. Bring lawn seating, picnic baskets. Free admission.Phone: 818.597.7361 Contact: Agoura Hills Recreation Center Web: www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 7/25/2010

TUES., JULY 27

Simi Valley Republican Women Federated 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Giovanni’s Villa, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Guest speaker Evan Sayet, political comedian. $25 includes appetizers and show. Advance prepaid reservations required; RSVP by email. Phone: 805.404.0972 Contact: Laurie Nowland Email: laurieinsimi @gmail.com Web: www .RepublicanWomenOfSimiValley.org Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 7/27/2010

Conejo Valley Organic Garden & Herb Society 7 to 9 p.m. at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Lisa Burton of Nature by Design speaks on lawnless landscaping. Free, open to public. Phone: 818.470.7909 Contact: Jennifer De La Torre Email: delajennifer@gmail.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 7/27/2010

WED., JULY 28

Channel Islands Embroiderers’ Guild Meets at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.482.4330 Contact: Janet Everett Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 7/28/2010

Family Movie Matinee 3 to 5 p.m. at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Free screening of film “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep.” For ages 7 and up. Rated PG. Phone: 805.449.2660 Contact: Anne Landon Email: jcovell@tolibrary.org Web: www.toaks.org/library Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 7/28/2010

Summer Reading Program Event The Dancing Tehani performs at Calabasas Library, 200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas. Hawaiian dances, island culture. Free, tickets not needed. Phone: 818.225.7616 Contact: Karilyn Steward Web: www .cityofcalabasas.com/library Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 7/28/2010

Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Screening of “In My Country,” film about reconciliation in South Africa. Stars Juliette Binoche, Samuel L. Jackson. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.241.8855 Web: www.globalexchange.org Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 7/28/2010

Ventura County Classical Guitar Society Meets at Recreation and Park District Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. 7 p.m. ensemble and solos. 8 p.m. guest guitarist James Edwards, Duo Solare. Public welcome. Phone: 805.482.6224 Web: www.vccgs.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 7/28/2010

THURS., JULY 29

Camarillo Community Band Concert at Community Center Park, Carmen and Burnley streets, Camarillo. Guest conductor John Stava. Bring lawn seating and picnic dinner. Children can “conduct” band with baton. Free. Phone: 805.484.8050 Contact: Dan Rhymes Web: www.camarilloband.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 7/29/2010

SAT., JULY 31

Bonkers At Red Cross At Camarillo office of American Red Cross, 836 Calle Plano. 6:30 p.m. refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. play Bonkers, table card/dice game. Playing instructions given. Prizes for top winners. Bring dessert to share. $15 advance reservations, $20 at door. Fundraiser for chapter.Phone: 805.987.1514 Email: beaudione@usa.redcross.org Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 7/31/2010

Curling Open House 7 to 9 p.m. Simi Valley Iceoplex, 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley. Learn the Winter Olympic sport of curling. Ages 12 and up. Dress warmly. $20 includes lessons, ice time, use of equipment. League play will be in August and September. Contact: John Email: SoCalcurling@iceoplex.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 7/31/2010

SUN., AUG. 1

Summer Jazz Concert Series 5 to 6:30 p.m. at American Bandstand, Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Sambaguru with vocalist Katia Moraes performs. Bring lawn seating, picnic baskets. No smoking, glass containers, pets. Free. Free street parking; parking for a fee at T.O. Civic Arts Plaza. Phone: 805.557.1135 Contact: Marianne Coulson Email: Coulson@hoganfoundation.org Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 8/1/2010

Poetry Workshop 2 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Listen to poetry, learn to write it. Moorpark College professor Sandra Hunter, poetry performance group Word Slingers. Bring pen and paper. Phone: (805) 449-2660, ext. 258 Web: www.toaks.org/library Time: 2 p.m.

THURS., AUG. 5

Leadership Seminar Two identical sessions 8 to 11 a.m. or noon to 3 p.m. at Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, 600 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. Jack Smalley conducts seminar titled “Top Ten Leadership Mistakes.” RSVP requested. Phone: 805.973.1870 Contact: Megan Email: megan.montana @expresspros.com Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 8/5/2010