Datebook

THURS., OCT. 31

Harvest Carnival

Evangelical Free Chuch of the Conejo Valley, 999 Rancho Conejo Blvd., Newbury Park hosts fifth annual Harvest Carnival from 5-8 p.m. Trunk or treat, free candy, cake walk, costume parade, food, live music, Jolly Jumps, more. Free. (805) 498-6613

More Halloween Fun

City of Calabasas Community Services Dept invites kids of all ages to a Halloween Carnival from 3-5 p.m. at De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas. Costume contest, 25-cent carnival games, music. (818) 880-6461

Spooky Seniors

Agoura Hills seniors host first graders from Yerba Buena Elementary School for an intergenerational Halloween Party from noon-1 p.m. at Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Costumes, crafts, cookie decorating, more. (818) 597-7361

FRI., NOV. 1

Catch This Hobbit

Young Artists Ensemble presents J.R.R. Tolkien’s "The Hobbit" at 7:30 p.m. tonight, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Newbury Park High School Performing Arts Center, 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park. $10-$15. Reservations: (805) 381-1246

RSVP Due for Mystic

RSVP by today to attend Conejo Valley Guild of UCLA/Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation’s day of fun and fashion to benefit cancer research at 10 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 9 at Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Fashion show, lunch, boutiques, mystic readers, raffle baskets, prizes. Proceeds benefit cancer research. $60. Reservations: (818) 889-6216 or (805) 495-3151

Soaking Up Fitness

Personal fitness consultant Gail Holloway leads an outdoor fitness and exercise walk from 9:30-11 a.m. at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Free with reservations: (818) 878-3741

Profitable Breakfast

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts T.G.I.F. Networking Breakfast at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Topic discussed, "Show Me the Money!," focuses on developing, enhancing a marketing plan. $25. Call for time: (805) 370-0035

SAT., NOV. 2

Holiday Crafts

Goebel Senior Center Commission sponsors a Holiday Craft Bazaar from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. All ages welcome to shop. (805) 381-2744

Special Garage Sale

Westlake Village Women’s Club (Evening Section) sponsors a garage sale from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 3230 Windriver Circle, Westlake Village with proceeds going to support National Disaster Search Dog Foundation. (805) 497-8206

Garden Doings

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, in Conejo Community Park off Gainsborough Road entrance, Thousand Oaks: From 10 a.m.-noon today and Sat., Nov. 16 their nursery will be site of garden propagation workshops and plant sales; at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Sun., Nov. 3, Dr. Ed Hager leads a Rare Fruit Garden Walk through orchard. (805) 494-7630

Sweet Sounds of Music

Community Concert Band and Jazz Band will perform at 7 p.m. in multipurpose room at White Oak Elementary School, 31761 W. Village School Road, Westlake Village. "History of the Wind Band" is the theme of performance for all ages. Free. (818) 597-7361

Unique Gift Giving

Women’s Ministries of United Methodist Church, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village (at Hampshire Road) present Holiday Boutique and Alternative Christmas Gift Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in church’s Alton Hall. Soup and pie lunch from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Gifts available that will benefit the needy in U.S. and abroad. (818) 889-5431, (805) 492-4440

Dance Lively Now

Pi-R Squares Dance Club hosts plus level square dances at 7 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, Newbury Park, tonight and Sat., Nov. 16 (theme for that evening is "Salute to Veterans). $6. (805) 492-1442

Catch This Chorale

Los Robles Master Chorale presents Felix Mendelssohn’s "Elijah" at 8 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village, featuring guest artists and full orchestra. $6-$18. (805) 497-0386

Drive On Over

City of Calabasas Community Services Department along with AARP offers Mature Drivers’ Course from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas. $10. Pre-register: (818) 880-6461

Blue Gavel Specials?

Westlake Yacht Club (WYC) members of Intl Order of the Blue Gavel host rummage sale from 8 a.m.-noon in WYC clubhouse, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Fundraiser for junior yacht club scholarships. (805) 496-6631

Dance It Up Here

Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30-10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Nov. 16 at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T. O. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744

SUN., NOV. 3

Finding Family History

Jewish Genealogical Society of L.A. members have exclusive use of LDS Family History Center, 10741 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles from 1-5 p.m. Assistance with research provided by members. Annual membership $25-$30. (818) 889-6616

Learn Chumash Lore

Introduction to docent program at Chumash Interpretive Center, 3290 Lang Ranch Pkwy (off N. Westlake Blvd.), Thousand Oaks from 2-4 p.m. Docents learn how to interpret culture, history of Chumash to visitors. (805) 493-1656

Just Horsin’ Around

Fall Horse Playday begins with registration 8 a.m., contest 9 a.m., at Old Agoura Equestrian Center, 5301 Chesebro Road, Agoura. Riders age 8 and up may compete in variety of challenging events. $2-$3 per class. (818) 597-7361

MON., NOV. 4

A Reason to Grouse

Conejo Valley Audubon Society hosts biology professor Jim Bland speaking on how changes in habitat may be disrupting life cycle of Blue Grouse in Calif. at 7 p.m. at Western Foundation for Vertebrate Zoology, 439 San Pablo, Camarillo. (805) 987-2721

TUES., NOV. 5

For Art Aficionados

Thousand Oaks resident Joe Cibere will demonstrate his watercolor style described as "representational, but with a sense of illusion" at 7:45 p.m. during Westlake Village Art Guild’s meeting at Clarion Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Social hour 6 p.m., dinner ($19-$24) 6:45 p.m. Demo only $5-$7. Reservations: (805) 379-5655

Rev It Up, Rev on Over

Calvary Thunder Motorcycle Group meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at 5945 Via Rocas, Rm 2233, Westlake Village for those interested in meeting and riding. (818) 706-3515 Paul

Interesting Guests

Westlake Village Garden Club hosts Danella Ortner, head of "Create a Smile" pet therapy program and her dog, and Carol Longren displays different types of basketry and demonstrates how to make pine needle basket, at 9:30 a.m. in meeting room at City Hall, 31200 Oakcrest Drive, Westlake Village. (805) 496-6631

Sing Barbershop

Harmony Oaks Barbershop Chorus meets from 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Cyprus Elementary School, 4200 Kimber Road, Newbury Park. Learn to sing in barbershop style. (805) 379-5616

Leads and More Leads

Thousand Oaks Leads Club, professional networking club, meets 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Mimi’s Cafe, 400 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Reservations: (805) 371-0188

WED., NOV. 6

Don’t Miss Job Fair

Conejo Valley Adult Education hosts Job Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks to introduce area employers to potential employees and for students and community members to learn about job opportunities in local area. (805) 497-2761

Chaco’s Mysteries

Ventura County Archaeological Society presents "The Mystery of Chaco Canyon" at 7 p.m. at Nazarene Church, 2770 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Learn about New Mexico ruins that mirror astronomical cycles of sun and moon. (805) 657-3325 Ted

Global Footwork

Conejo Valley Folk Dance Club: International folk dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Arts Council Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. All ages. First night free. (805) 497-1957

Building Business

Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce networking group, "Chamber Business Builders," meets at noon Wednesdays at Iliana’s Corfu Island, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. (818) 889-3150

Care About Animals?

Gloria Hamblin, director of Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship is guest speaker at Concerned People for Animals’ meeting at 7 p.m. at Orchid Building, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. (805) 482-6587

Amateur Radio

Club president Mike Bass discusses "Similarities Between Biology and Electronics" at Ventura County Amateur Radio Society meeting at 7:30 p.m. in KADY-TV Building, 950 Flynn Road, Camarillo. (805) 499-2743

Mom-to-Mom Advice

La Leche League provides mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and info for pregnant or breastfeeding moms at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, at 10 a.m. Babies welcome. Free. (805) 493-2723