FRI., AUG. 27

Church Rummage Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Sponsored by Episcopal Church Women. Clothes, household items for sale. Free parking and admission. Phone: 805.526.5141 Contact: Church office Email: stfrancischurch@roadrunner.com

Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 8/27/2010

Woodland Hills

Library Book Sale At library, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. New and gently used adult and children’s books, cookbooks, tapes, CDs, videos, collectibles. Free children’s book to every child. All proceeds support library. Phone: 818.226.0017 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 8/27/2010

Santa Barbara Triathlon Start/finish line at Cabrillo Bathhouse, 1118 Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. Long course, two sprint distance options. Free to spectators. Health and Fitness Expo today, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Races start 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Fundraiser for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Web: http://santabarbaratriathlon .com Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 8/27/ 2010

Back to School

Skate-in Movie At Poindexter Park Skate Park, 500 Poindexter Ave., Moorpark. Skate vendors, skate demos, music. Best trick competition for ages 10 and up. “Alice in Wonderland” (PG) screened outdoors at 7:30 p.m. Bring lawn seating, picnic food. Concessions for sale; proceeds benefit Moorpark Friends of the Library. Parking, admission free. Phone: 805.517.6300 Contact: Arroyo Vista Recreation Center Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 8/27/2010

SAT., AUG. 28

Rummage Sale 7 a.m. to noon at The Church of the Epiphany, 5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park. Children’s, women’s and men’s clothes. Toys, books, sporting goods, housewares, tools, furniture, electronics. New school supplies and backpacks will be given away, one per family free while supplies last. Proceeds support community outreach programs. Phone: 818.523.7897 Contact: Shay Hass Email: shay @networkthinking.com Web: www .thechurchoftheepiphany.org Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 8/28/2010

Santa Susana Railroad

Historical Society 7 to 10 a.m. swap meet at Santa Susana Park Pavilion, 6503 Katherine Road, Simi Valley. Vendors sell model railroad equipment and scenery, books, photos, railroading collectibles. Admission $2 donation, children under 12 free.

Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 8/28/2010

Fundraising Boutique 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NewHeart Foursquare Church, Room 5, 4200 Township Ave., Simi Valley. Tables include Blessings Unlimited, Joy Filled Ministries, MaryKay spa parties, Discovery Toys, Ellen’s Boutique, Phoenix Trading. All proceeds go to Simi Valley Center for Biblical Counseling. Phone: 805.551.7957 Contact: Debbie Ciulla Email: debbiec .svcbc@yahoo.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 8/28/2010

Handweavers &

Spinners Guild Meets at SCIART Studios, across from 156 Elm Drive, Camarillo. Members show items entered in Ventura County Fair. Free, open to public. Web: www.venturaweavespin.com Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 8/28/2010

Moorpark Foundation

For The Arts Inaugural fundraising gala to support High Street Arts Center. Entertainment, wine and cheese reception 6 p.m. at arts center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Dinner and silent auction 7 p.m. at Secret Garden restaurant, 255 E. High St. $75. Contact: Hugh Riley Email: hriley@ci.moorpark.ca.us Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/28/2010

SUN., AUG. 29

Yard Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4770 Larkin Court, Simi Valley. Sponsored by Good Juju, secular, nonpolitical volunteer organization. Clothing, household items for sale. All proceeds benefit local charities.

Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 8/29/2010

Country Dances Of England 2 to 4:30 p.m. at House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Ste. E, Ventura. Social dances from centuries past with music to match. No experience or partner necessary. $5, $1 for children 7 to 11. Phone: 805.682.5523 Contact: Gary Shapiro Web: www.sbcds .org/ecd/ Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 8/ 29/2010

Hawaiian Dance Party At Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura. Samba lesson 2 p.m. Open dancing 3 to 5:15 p.m. Big band CD dance music. Dance hosts, mixers, 50-50 raffle, halftime refreshments, wooden dance floor. General admission $10, dance buddies $9, USA dance members $7, military and juniors $5. Singles, couples, all ages and levels welcome. Phone: 805.646.6271 Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 8/29/2010

Summer Wine Down 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Westlake Village Inn Wine Cellar and Lakeside Room, 31943 Agoura Road. Wine tasting, food, live entertainment. Hosted by Westlake Women’s Club. $40 advance, $45 at door. Phone: 805.497.8206 Contact: Linda Schottel Web: www .westlakewomensclub.com Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: 8/29/2010

Topanga Symphony

Free Concert At Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Works by Edward Elgar, Georg Philipp Telemann, Dvorak. Jerome Kessler, conductor. Steven Gross and Julie Callahan, French horns. Phone: 818.591.8477 Web: www .topangasymphony.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/29/2010

TUES., AUG. 31

Conejo Valley Organic

Garden & Herb Society 7 to 9 p.m. at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Tomato tasting and crop swap. Bring cuttings from home garden to share and healthy snacks with copy of recipe. Free, open to public. Phone: 818.470.7909 Contact: Jennifer De La Torre Email: delajennifer@gmail.com Web: conejoorganicgardening.org

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/31/2010

WED., SEPT. 1

Simi Valley Magic Club 7 to 9 p.m. in the game room, Simi Hills Retirement Home, 950 Sunset Garden Lane, Simi Valley. For those interested in learning and performing magic. For all levels of expertise. Children 12 and up welcome with a parent. Bring deck of cards or other trick to share. Phone: 805.904.5168 Contact: John Tolson Email: magicworldjohn@yahoo.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/1/2010 THURS., SEPT. 2

Democratic Club

Of Camarillo Meets in Orchid Room, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Socializing 6:15 p.m. Program 7 p.m. Merrill Burge of Camarillo Smart Growth discusses Conejo Creek Development issues, including flooding and water use. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.469.3749 Time: 6:15 p.m. Date: 9/2/2010

Ventura County

Storytellers Guild 7 p.m to 9 p.m. at Proverbs CoffeeHouse on campus of Peace Lutheran Church, 71 Loma Drive, Camarillo. For all levels of storytellers. Bring a 10- to 12-minute story to share or just listen. For ages 18 and up. Free. Phone: 805.407.2538 Contact: Elaine Muray Email: elaine @embodiedvoicestoryarts.com

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/2/2010

Business & Professional

Women’s Club Meets at lower lounge near bar, Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Robert Meadows, PhD, speaks on “personal and business crime awareness.” Both women, men welcome. Order from menu. Phone: 805.526.5587 Contact: Mary Lou Wetter Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/2/2010

FRI., SEPT. 3

‘At Home At The Zoo’ Play by Edward Albee opens at Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh St. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 10. Contains mature subject matter. Phone: 805.525.4645 Contact: Box office Web: www .santapaulatheatercenter.org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 9/3/2010

SAT., SEPT. 4

AAUW Coffee & Chat At Side Street Cafe, 652 Lawrence Drive, Newbury Park. Hosted by American Association of University Women, Thousand Oaks Branch. New members welcome. Phone: 805.493.2138 Contact: Narda Fargotstein Email: pfargot @verizon.net Web: www.aauwto .org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/4/2010

SUN., SEPT. 5

Country Music Festival

& Chili Cook-off Noon to 5 p.m. at Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road. International Chili Society-sanctioned competition with prizes. Wine, beer, food for sale. Live country music. Vintage car display. Games in children’s area. Fundraiser for Camarillo Hospice. $10 admission. Children under 12 free. Phone: 805.389.6870 Contact: Camarillo Hospice office Web: www.camarillohospice.org Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 9/5/2010

Dudley House Open House 1 to 4 p.m. at Dudley House, Ashwood and Loma Vista streets, Ventura. Docent tours of house, old-time radio shows. Free. Phone: 805.644.3286 Contact: Steve Cummings Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/5/2010

MON., SEPT. 6

Summer Concert

In The Park In natural amphitheater at Conejo Community Center, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Queen Nation presents tribute to vintage Queen concerts. Suitable for all ages. Free admission. Bring lawn seating, food and beverages. Street parking only. Phone: 805.381.1247 Contact: Conejo Rec and Park District Web: www.HillcrestArts.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 9/6/2010

TUES., SEPT. 7

Westlake Village Art Guild Meets at Thousand Oaks Inn Banquet Center, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. 6 to 7 p.m., buffet dinner. 7 to 9 p.m., watercolor artist Pong Apinyavat gives painting demonstration. $20 members, $25 guests. Cost includes dinner, beverage, tax, tip, demo. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.379.5655 Email: wlvag@hotmail.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 9/7/2010

Ventura County

Sportfishing Club Meets at Mariscos Cancun, 1074 E. Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. Capt. David Bacon, charter boat skipper, speaks on hot spots for fishing. Guests welcome, free. Phone: 818.889.1370 Contact: Bill Berger Web: vcsc.info Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 9/7/2010

WED., SEPT. 8

Wellness &

Information Expo 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More than 50 vendors and agencies providing resources for seniors. Free health screenings. Miniexercise classes all day. Free. Phone: 805.583.6363 Contact: Senior Center Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/8/2010

Rancho Simi

Senior Citizens Meets at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Coffee and cookies served. Bingo played. Phone: 805.955.0788 Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: 9/8/2010 THURS., SEPT. 9

IWOSC Ventura

Writers Group 10 a.m. to noon at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road Golf Club House, Thousand Oaks. Open to all writers, any level and genre. Representative from Public Relations in Social Media 4 Creative Professionals (PRISM) speaks on how to use social media for writers. RSVP required for admittance to site. $2 fee for refreshments, free parking. No shorts, jeans, flip-flops allowed in club house. Phone: 805.402.7979 Contact: Dawn Wood Email: aubewood @verizon.net Web: web.me.com/ prism4/prism Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/9/2010

FRI., SEPT. 10

Westlake Village

Encore Club Meets at Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, WLV. 9:30 a.m. refreshments. 10 a.m. meeting. 10:30 root beer floats served, boat ride. Wear flat, softsoled shoes. Bring sun hat. Nonprofit social club. Guests welcome. Phone: 818.889.3712 Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/10/2010

Pat Benatar

Benefit Concert At The Canyon club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Today and Sept. 11. Doors open 6 p.m. Malibu resident Pat Benatar and husband Neil Giraldo will donate all proceeds from these concerts to Save Our Schools campaign to support Santa Monica-Malibu School District funding and to visual/performing arts programs at Malibu High School. Phone: 818.879.5016 Contact: Canyon Club Web: canyonclub.net Time: 9:00 p.m. Date: 9/10/2010

SAT., SEPT. 11

Doodle Romp & Picnic Meets at private home in Santa Monica Mountains. Benefit for Malibu Pet Companions and funding medical care for homeless animals at Agoura Animal Shelter. Open to anyone with goldendoodle, labradoodle or who loves the breeds. Competitions, auctions, food, vendors, pet portraiture, breeders. Reservations requested. Location given upon RSVP. Phone: 818-735-7332 Contact: Craige Email: doodleromp @earthlink.net Web: www .MalibuPetCompanions.org Time: 1:00 a.m. Date: 9/11/2010

Moorpark High School

Band E-Waste Event From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moorpark High School, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. Fundraiser for MHS Band. Drop off electronic waste for recycling, any item that plugs in or takes batteries. Computers, laptops, cellphones, TVs, monitors, wire accepted. Phone: 866.410.9600 Contact: Michael Sarubbi Email: michael @coastalewaste.com Web: www .ezewaste.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/11/2010