FRI., SEPT. 17

Simi Valley Republican

Women Federated Meets at Giovanni’s restaurant, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Social time 11:30 a.m. Meeting/luncheon at noon. Author Diantha Ain speaks about literacy and youth. $20. RSVP requested. Contact: Sherry K. Email: sherry@westworld.com Web: www .RepublicanWomenofSimiValley.org

Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 9/17/2010

Ventura County

Astronomical Society Meets in multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Robert Eklund and Al DiCanziol speak on “A dialogue of the Galilian imagination: seen through the twin lenses of science and poetry.” From their book “First Star I See Tonight.” Public invited. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcag.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/17/2010

Camarillo Cafe At Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St. 7:30 p.m. doors open. 8 p.m. open mike. 8:40 p.m. Bryon Walls performs. 9:40 p.m. Susie Glaze and the Hilonesome Band plays. $10 donation at door. Alcohol- and tobacco-free.

Phone: 805.523.2682 Email: WhatsHappening@CamarilloCafe.com Web: www.CamarilloCafe.com Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 9/17/2010

SAT., SEPT. 18

Oxnard Habitat ReStore

Grand Opening 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County ReStore, 121 S. Rice Ave., Oxnard. Store opens again Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Sundays and Mondays.) ReStore accepts and sells surplus, salvaged and new or slightly used home and building supplies, sells them below retail store prices. Most donations taxdeductible. Proceeds from sales go back to Habitat to help build more homes. Phone: 805.981.2268 Contact: Wendy Monk Email: restore @habitatventura.org Web: www .habitatventura.org Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 9/18/2010

School E-waste

Recycling Drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Reina High School, 106 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Fundraiser for school. Bring computers, monitors, laptops, TVs, printers, cellphones, fax machines, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, camera, scanners. No appliances, batteries. Phone: 805.495.6494 Contact: Laird Wilson Email: lwilson @lareina.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/18/2010

Wet ’n’ Wild

Lime Canyon Exploration 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet at Rio Gozo Farm parking lot, 370 W. Baldwin Road, Ojai. Carpool to trailhead parking. Slow-paced interpretive tour in Santa Ynez Mountains. Tour led by professional naturalist. Explore Lime Canyon, tributary of Matilija Canyon. Prepare to get wet. For ages 18 and older. Restricted to experienced hikers who have hiked nine to 11 miles on rough terrain. Arrive at least 15 minutes before start time. Bring minimum two quarts of water, snacks or meal, swimsuit, towel, first-aid kit, cellphone. Wear weather protection, hiking socks, close-toed hiking shoes, long pants. Walking sticks recommended. RSVP requested. Donations appreciated. Phone: 714.649.9084 Contact: Joel Robinson Email: jrobinson @naturalist-for-you.org Web: www .naturalist-for-you.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/18/2010

Ventura County

AIDS Walk For Life Start/finish at Plaza Park, Thompson Boulevard and Chestnut Street, Ventura. Walk through downtown Ventura. Presented by AIDS Project Ventura County. Phone: 805.653.5711 Web: www .lgbtventura.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/18/2010

September

Rose Celebration 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ventura County Educational Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Sponsored by Ventura County Rose Society. Free workshops, refreshments, demonstrations on flower arrangements. Bring rose to share. Receive free trial membership in society, newsletter, magazine. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.523.9003 Contact: Dawn-Marie Johnson Email: jjjzdelahanty@earthlink.net Web: www.venturarose.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/18/2010

Gold Coast Pirate Fair 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday at Lake Casitas, Ojai. Continuous entertainment, street performers, costume contests, children’s activities, pirate’s market with merchants and artists, tavern and food court. Same schedule both days. Daily admission $16 adults, $8 children under 12, $14 seniors, free for children 4 and under. Parking $5. Web: www.goldcoastfestivals.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/18/2010

Acoustic Afternoon At Agoura High School outdoor quad, 28545 Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. Music by school and community bands. Presentation by To Write Love On Her Arms, nonprofit to provide help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, suicide. Food for sale. Bring lawn seating. $3 admission. Web: www.twloha.com Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 9/18/2010

International Talk Like

A Pirate Day 1 to 4 p.m. at Carousel Stage, Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura. Costumed pirates lead children’s workshops on lingo. Storytelling, photos with pirates. Children in costume receive free gift. Web: www.TalkLikeAPirate.com Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/18/2010

Ventura County

Genealogical Society Meets at LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Judy Janes speaks on online newspaper research. Workshops on vital records, letter writing, British research, computer lab. Books, supplies for sale. Free. Phone: 805.485.7930 Contact: Gwenda Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/ 18/2010

Free Lecture On

Water Conservation 3 to 5 p.m. at city hall community room, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Shad Rezai presents talk on ways and cost of conserving water and availability, source and conveyance of water for Southern California. Contact: Naz Khaki Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 9/18/2010

Simi Conejo

Friends Of NRA Fundraising banquet at Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Keynote speaker Sandra Froman, former NRA president. Dinner, games, auctions, drawings for limited edition firearms and collectibles, tour museum. Western dress encouraged. Proceeds benefit NRA Foundation. Tickets start at $150 and include prize drawing tickets. RSVP requested. Email: ldavis@nrahq.org Web: www.friendsofnra.org Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 9/18/2010

Country Barn Dance 6 to 10 p.m. at Pete Peters Ranch, 7155 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark. Sponsored by American Legion Post 502. Bar, food. Music by DJ, California Shakers Band. Country attire encouraged. $20 advance tickets, $25 at door. Proceeds support veterans programs. Shuttle pickup at 220 High St. from 6 to 8 p.m., return 9 to 11 p.m. Carpooling encouraged. Limited parking on site. Phone: 805.523.3355 Contact: American Legion Post Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 9/18/2010

Youth Naturalist Program 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Mountains Restoration Trust Headwaters Corner, 3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Calabasas. Program for ages 8 to 12 on night sky and telescopes. Guest speaker gives astronomy presentation. All children conduct astronomy physics experiments. Preregistration required. Phone: 818.591.1701 Contact: Susan Haugland Web: www .mountainstrust.org Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 9/18/2010

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. Music by Denis LaPron and The Time Machine. Singles and couples welcome. Light refreshments. Ballroom, Latin, swing, line dancing. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/18/2010

SUN., SEPT. 19

Garage/Bake Sale

Fundraiser 7 a.m. to noon at 634 Maplegrove St., Oak Park. Sponsored by B’nai B’rith Youth Organization Echard (girls) chapter in Agoura Hills. Proceeds help support local charity organizations. Phone: 818.645.5845 Contact: Traci Web: www.bbyo.org Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 9/19/2010

Scandinavian Autumn Fest

& Marknad Celebration 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Vasa Park, 2854 Triunfo Canyon Road, Agoura Hills. Breakfast of Swedish meatball omelettes and pancakes served 9 to 11 a.m. Swedish meatball cook-off. Folk dancers and musicians, water slide, pool, bouncer, ropes challenge course, zip line, games and contests, pie-eating contest, bingo, train rides, drawings, awards. Admission $5 Vasa Park members, $8 nonmembers per car. Fee for meatball tasting. Web: www.vasapark.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/19/2010

Red Line Corvettes

Annual Car Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park, Thousand Oaks. Raffles, awards, food and drinks, vendors, entertainment, Corvette car show. Fundraiser for Thousand Oaks Police Explorer Program, Hospice of the Conejo. Free admission for spectators. Phone: 805.239.3152 Contact: Tony Panchenko Email: mrbulova @hotmail.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/19/2010

TUES., SEPT. 21

Tuesday Mothers Of

Preschoolers 9 to 11 a.m. at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. For all mothers with children from birth to kindergarten regardless of background, income level, religious beliefs or marital status. Moms pregnant with first child also welcome. Contact: Alison McLane Email: info@tuesdaymops.org Web: www.tuesdaymops.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/21/2010

Conejo Valley Moms

Park Day Meets at Pavilion, Thousand Oaks Community Park, 2525 N. Moorpark Road. Bug-themed party. Make bug necklaces, decorate cupcakes, make paper bugs, coloring, stickers, scavenger hunt, story time, play time. Healthy snack and drink provided. Free, open to mothers with children ages 1 to 6, older siblings welcome. Phone: 805.577.1261 Contact: Nicole Time: 3:30 p.m. Date: 9/21/ 2010

Conejo Valley

Genealogy Society 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Tom Underhill, publisher at Creative Continuum book design company, speaks on “Finding people before they died.” Guests welcome. Phone: 805.388.5991 Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 9/21/2010

WED., SEPT. 22

Channel Islands Chapter

Embroiderers’ Guild Meets at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.498.5956 Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/22/2010

Thousand Oaks

Woman’s Club Meets at Los Robles Golf Course, 229 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Business meeting, luncheon. Entertainment by jugglers/ mimes/magicians Terrell and Takako. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.498.5115 Contact: Jean Park Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 9/22/2010

THURS., SEPT. 23

Agoura Newcomers Club Meets at member’s home, 1488 Sappanwood, Thousand Oaks. All people new to area welcome. Includes residents of Agoura, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks, Calabasas. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.262.2844 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/23/2010

Annual State Of

The City Luncheon At Camarillo Ranch Red Barn, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road. Mini-expo and networking 11 a.m. Lunch and program 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mayor Kevin Kildee addresses city issues. $35 Chamber members, $45 nonmembers. Registration required. Phone: 805.484.4383 Contact: Chamber of Commerce Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 9/23/2010

FRI., SEPT. 24

Bridges Community Fair 3 to 7 p.m. at Bridges Charter School, 1135 Windsor Drive, Thousand Oaks. Live entertainment, healthy foods, grand raffle, silent auction, cookie bake-off contest, carnival games, inflatables, obstacle courses, homemade treats. Free admission. Proceeds go to school’s music, arts, P.E., technology fund. Web: www.bridgescharter.org Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 9/24/2010

Wild West Weekend At Simi Valley Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. Casino night, today, 7 to 11 p.m. Western dinner dance, Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m. Veterans lunch and chili cookoff, Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. Phone: 805.581.5968 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/24/2010

‘Time with David Ives’ Valley West Actors Space, 22743 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 3 Monkeys Theatre Co. presents “Time With David Ives” evening of six comic one-act plays by Ives, directed by Sara Wood. 8:15 p.m. Sept. 24, 25, Oct. 1, 2. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. “Times Two” second evening of five Ives oneacts 8:15 p.m. Oct. 8, 9, 15, 16. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 17. Reservations requested. $15 advance, $18 at door. Phone: 818.222.7484 Contact: Phil Elins Email: valleyactors @gmail.com Web: www.plays411 .net Time: 8:15 p.m. Date: 9/24/ 2010

SAT., SEPT. 25

Elegant Clutter Garage

And Boutique Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Meadowmist Way and Ironwood Street, Agoura Hills. Booths with new boutique items. Jewelry, animal clothing and accessories, gently used clothing, furniture, household items, art. Bake sale and lemonade stand. Some or all proceeds from each booth benefit Malibu Pet Companions. Phone: 818.421.6155 Contact: Robin Kahrs Email: robinflap@aol .com Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 9/25/ 2010

Rotary’s Oktoberfest The Newbury Park Rotary sponsors Oktoberfest today and Sunday at Commemorative Air Force Museum, Camarillo Airport, 445 Aviation Drive. German music and dancers, beer-tasting pavilion with Californian and German brews, wine tasting, Bavarian contests, displays of vintage World War II aircraft, flying demonstrations. More than 30 craft vendors, food court. Phone: 805.701.7248 Contact: Mary-Catherine McBride Email: mary-catherine@verizon.net Web: www.okto-beerfest.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/25/2010

Alpaca Ranch Open House 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday at 925 Suris Sterling Alpacas, 196 Colt Lane, Thousand Oaks. See alpacas up close, learn about their fiber. Spinning, weaving demonstrations. Ranch store open. Raffle, refreshments. Free to public. Phone: 805.217.5491 Contact: Nancy Helwig Email: SterlingAlpacas@yahoo.com Web: www.925suris.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/25/2010