THURS., JUNE 5

Wood is Entertaining

Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association hosts Steve Casey of Casey Design, who specializes in home theatre furniture and entertainment center cabinetry, from 7-9 p.m. at Redwood Intermediate School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 499-1015

Time For New Friends

One Again, Inc. (A New Beginning) is a support and social organization for anyone divorced, widowed, separated or alone. Make new friends, share experiences at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at United Methodist Church, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (805) 449-9197

It’s Clogging Time

All levels and all ages are welcome at 6:45 p.m. Thursdays when Conejo Valley Cloggers provide instruction in Thousand Oaks. $3-$5. (805) 527-6185

Club’s Evening Edition

Westlake Women’s Club, Evening Section, meets 7 p.m. Women in Westlake Village and vicinity invited to attend. They support Manna, Rescue Dogs and other community service and philanthropic projects. Call for meeting location. (805) 496-7954

Marine Matters

Public meeting to consider marine reserves in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary from 6:30-9 p.m. at Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center, 550 Park Ave., Port Hueneme. (805) 884-1472

FRI., JUNE 6

A Salute to Vets

Gardens of the World park, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks: A salute to veterans of World War II from 5-7 p.m. features speakers, music, swing dancing, USO type show, flyby, singalong and more. Free. (805) 492-2272

Get in Mood for Mars

Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes, 5348 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills presents public seminars for all levels of astronomy study in advance of the planet Mars being closer to the earth this August than any time in recent history. Their exposition from today through Sunday features experts from the celestial industry answering questions and guiding classes and tutorials. Free but call first (888) 427-8766

Prop. 40 Workshop

State Assemblywoman Fran Pavley hosts Prop. 40 workshop for cities, school districts and non-profits that provide recreational services from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Agoura Hills City Hall, 30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. RSVP (818) 596-4141

SAT., JUNE 7

Explore Lovely Park

Join a docent-led, easy-paced two-hour walk at Peter Strauss Ranch, a unit of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area at 30000 Mulholland Hwy. at Troutdale Drive, Agoura. Meet 10 a.m. at ranch house on the grounds. Free. (310) 535-9400

An Early Celebration

Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, celebrates their 15th annual "4th of July Picnic in June" at home of Pat Griffin, 910 La Cresta, Thousand Oaks. (805) 495-7563, (818) 889-1447

The 50+ Dance Groove

Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30-10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., June 21 at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Live music, light refreshments. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744

Building Up Backbone

National Trails Day in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will be observed from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. with volunteers needed to work on Backbone Trail and Mishe Mokwa Trail near Circle X Ranch, Malibu. Tools, cold drinks provided. For reservations and details: (805) 370-2317 Mike

Trot Over to Art Walk

ArtWalk, a juried fine arts and designer crafts exhibition benefiting the Conejo Valley Art Museum, runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and tomorrow in east parking lot of The Oaks Shopping Center, Thousand Oaks featuring more than 160 artists, children’s hands-on art area, food and beverage vendors, Latin rhythms and fiery flamenco sounds by Benise and traditional and contemporary folk music of the Andes mountain region by Ancient Winds. Free admission. (805) 492-8778

Kids Learn A-B-Seas

Thousand Oaks resident Shannon Casey Celia will be signing her illustrated vocabulary book for children, "ABC’s of the Sea," from noon-3 p.m. at Cosentino’s in Malibu’s Colony Plaza, on PCH just south of Malibu Canyon Road. Event features face painting, clown. (310) 456-1858

It’s Teen Town Tonight

High school students from Conejo Valley only invited to attend a live concert from 7:30-11 p.m. at Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks featuring four bands. Bring current school photo ID. $8. (805) 494-5156

Post Polio Support

Post Polio Support Group hosts its summer luncheon program featuring nutritionist Dee Larkin as guest speaker at 12:30 p.m. at Marie Callender’s restaurant, Simi Valley. (805) 581-1939

A Butterfly Diva

Margaret Huffman, past president of L.A. chapter of North American Butterfly Assn. who raises three species of butterflies, will discuss "Butterflies and Native Plants" at noon at Wild Birds Unlimited, 22110 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 704-7333

Classy Wheels & Folks

Sunrise Assisted Living of West Hills, 9012 Topanga Canyon Blvd., West Hills presents "Classic Cars & Classic Seniors" from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring Classic (Antique) Car Show with lots of nostalgia-inducing mint-condition models on display. (818) 701-9550

SUN., JUNE 8

Antiques Faire

Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park presents Antiques Faire from noon- 4p.m. Evaluations of timepieces and silver and flatware ($5 per item); antiques and collectibles market; tours of museum and grounds; lectures on collectibles. $5. (805) 498-9441

Warm Up to Chili Day

Knights of Columbus, Simi Valley Council #5803: Chili Cook-Off & Car Show at 10 a.m. on school grounds of St. Rose of Lima, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Entertainment, family activities, classic cars, hot rods and chili. (805) 526-7960

For Fans of Flutes

Flute students of Toby Caplan-Stonefield give a recital from 2-5 p.m. in Westlake High’s theater, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village featuring the flute choir, the Conejo Valley Flute Society. Free. (818) 992-6375

Everything’s Ducky

Many Mansions hosts fifth annual fundraiser, the Great Conejo Duck Race, at 11 a.m. on Westlake Lake, 32129 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Ducks up for adoption for $5 each or $25 for a six-quack from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; duck race at 2:30 p.m. There’s a $5,000 grand prize and many other great prizes plus lineup of local entertainers. (805) 496-4948, ext. 36

East/West Showdown

30th annual Ventura County East/West High School All-Star football game at 5 p..m. in Royal High School’s stadium in Simi Valley is a battle for the Conejo Grade. All proceeds donated to charity, fund scholarships. (805) 988-6490

MON., JUNE 9

SEAC Can Help Kids

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Oak View High School, room 101. Parents, staff and administrators will discuss present challenges faced by Special Ed programs at local schools. (818) 735-3208

Videomakers

Rollie Hudson, producer and director of TV documentaries, is keynote speaker at Videomakers of Thousand Oaks 7:30 p.m. meeting in community room at Hawthorne Savings, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (818) 706-8136

TUES., JUNE 10

Israeli Sinatra to Sing

Israel’s most popular performer, Yehoram Gaon, called "The Frank Sinatra of Israel," will present the spirit and song of Israel in "One Voice--An Evening of Musical Solidarity" at 7:45 p.m. in Kavli Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $25-$108. (818) 991-0991

Jewels and High Notes

Thousand Oaks Christian Women’s Club luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks features fashion show, jewelry presentation, musical entertainer and guest speaker. $17 includes lunch. (805) 498-1640 Carol

Get the Biz Lowdown

Triunfo Institute in Agoura presents complimentary luncheon and course introduction for business professionals from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tour their facility on Triunfo Canyon Road (off Kanan Road South), hear from founder Steve Siegel and receive brief intro to the Assertive Communication course by Jeanne Hartley. Registration and directions: (818) 865-2900

Ladies Honor Youth

Westlake Women’s Club hosts six club-sponsored local high school sophomores who attended Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminars during their 10 a.m. meeting at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. New officers also will be installed. Reservations: (818) 889-2399

It’s Pizza for Jaycees

Conejo Valley Jaycees, a nonprofit service organization for ages 21-40, host a pizza and beer night at 7 p.m. at BJ’s Brewery, 3956 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village. Non-members welcome to attend. (805) 732-3642

Life Story Glory

Ken Wade will discuss "How to Write a ‘Life Story’" at Conejo Valley Genealogy Society meeting tonight and the topic will be "Courthouse Records" on June 24. They meet 7-9 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 496-0653