THURS., DEC. 11

Come Ogle an Opal

Conejo Gem & Mineral Club will present a video, "Opal Cutting," at their 7:30 p.m. meeting at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 707-9972

Moms to Celebrate

Conejo Valley Chapter of Mothers and More celebrates the holidays with a holiday recipe exchange during their meeting from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Conejo Valley Church of Christ, 2525 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (805) 498-9385

Gift Bazaar

Elly of Elly’s Trends will host a holiday gift boutique from noon-9 p.m. at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village featuring more than 80 local vendors. One hundred percent of the gift wrapping proceeds will benefit the Wellness Community. Admission free. (818) 745-1389

FRI., DEC. 12

Illuminating Song

Village Voices Chorale presents holiday concerts, "Season of Light," at 8 p.m. tonight and at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Traditional Christmas carols, Chanukah songs and holiday favorites. $15. (805) 449-2787

Camarillo Christmas

Camarillo Community Church, 1322 Las Posas Road, Camarillo hosts "Come Celebrate Christmas" annual holiday musical extravaganza at 7 p.m. tonight, 4 p.m. tomorrow, 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15. $5-$7.50. (805) 482-2657

Bethlehem Experience

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village presents drive-through re-creation of Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth from 6-9 p.m. tonight and tomorrow and from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 14. (805) 496-2394, (818) 889-1491

Christmas Comedy

First Light Players will present "A Neighborhood Noel," a Christmas comedy among zany neighbors, tonight, tomorrow and Sunday at Theater on High Street, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Three evening shows, two matinees, call for show times. $5-$10. (805) 529-8700

Coping with Arthritis

Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills: At noon Bob Fitzgerald will demonstrate exercises and answer questions in an informational lecture on arthritis. Free. (818) 597-7361

SAT., DEC. 13

Little Elves

Arroyo Vista Recreation Center: Little Elves Workshops for children offered today and Sat., Dec. 20 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids will play games, read holiday stories, make a holiday gift. Lunch, snack and craft materials included. $25. Pre-register: (805) 517-6300

Forecast is Faire

Rotary Club of Woodland Hills sponsors an Arts and Crafts Faire from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Warner Park, corner of Oxnard St. and Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, with more than 100 artisans. Free admission. (818) 702-0083

It’s a Parade!

Camarillo Pageant Association and Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District in conjunction with city of Camarillo present 42nd annual Camarillo Christmas Parade at noon beginning at Las Posas Road and Temple Ave., continuing down Carmen Drive to Camarillo Community Center. Marching bands, equestrians, classic cars and more. (805) 482-1996

Dancin’ with NPHS

Newbury Park High School Competition Dance Team will host a dance workshop from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Girls Activity Room at the school, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. Learn hip-hop or jazz and perform for parents from 12:30-1 p.m. $20. (805) 480-0990

Dribble On Over Here!

City of Agoura Hills sponsors Hotshot Contest for boys and girls ages 8-15 from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Compete in dribbling, shooting, rebounding. (818) 597-7361

SUN., DEC. 14

Old-Fashioned Fun

Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Old Town Calabasas hosts a celebration of the holiday season circa 1880s from 2-5 p.m. The old-fashioned family holiday party will feature carols, decorations and refreshments. The Plummer House will be decorated as well as the Adobe. Free. (818) 222-6511

Christmas Concert

Community invited to attend annual Christmas Choir Concert of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 7 p.m. at Newbury Park Stake Center, 35 S. Wendy Drive, Newbury Park. Concert will feature Newbury Park Stake Choir, specialty groups and selected solos. Free. (805) 644-1034

Quite a Holiday Haul

Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park has a holiday celebration planned from 1-4 p.m. featuring a visit from Santa, tours of the Inn decorated for the holidays, cider and cookies, living history presentations, storytelling, holiday music and more. $1-$4. (805) 498-9441

New York State o’ Mind

Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles presents "New York, New York: Research and Resources," with members sharing ideas to help with NYC genealogical research. At 1:30 p.m. on Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. Free, open to non-members. (818) 889-6616 Jan

Classic Car Show

Shiells Park, Fillmore (C Street and Telegraph Road): 32nd annual Tree Chop Classic Car Show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spectators free. (805) 498-8497 Ray

MON., DEC. 15

Ostomy Information

United Ostomy Association: Speakers at 6 p.m. at Camarillo Health Care District, 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Ste. 117, Camarillo. Free. (805) 491-5826

TUES., DEC. 16

Holiday Potpourri

Sierra Club, San Fernando Valley Group/Angeles Chapter: At 7:30 p.m. at Reseda Park Recreation Center, 18411 Victory Blvd., members will present a slide show of their travels. Holiday refreshments. (818) 346-9421

Sight for Sore Eyes

Braille Institute’s Mobile Solutions specialized van, that brings their programs and services to local communities, will be at the Renaissance at Grand Oaks, 2177 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today and from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fri., Dec. 19 at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Get tips on maximizing remaining vision and more. (805) 682-6222

Sing with the Chorus

Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus rehearses 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Newbury Park High School, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park and welcome all women who love to sing. This month they’ll be singing holiday music and performing in the community. (805) 531-3714

Holiday Tea Time

Agoura Hills Recreation Center/Agoura Hills Senior Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills: Seniors host a social gathering for friends and family, "Holiday Tea & Cookies," from 1-2:30 p.m. Entertainment by Covenant Quintet on hand bells and Chamber Choir, both from United Methodist Church of Westlake Village. Refreshments, door and raffle prizes. $9-$12. (818) 597-7361

WED., DEC. 17

So Very Saurian

O’Grady Reptile Family will present "Going on Safari" program for all ages from 3-4 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks featuring more than 25 reptiles (saurians), amphibians and arachnids. Reservations: (805) 381-2744

Mom-to-Mom Help

La Leche League of Agoura Hills offers mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and information at 2 p.m. at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Babies welcome. Free. (818) 597-2674

Holiday Mixer

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts holiday mixer from 5:30-7 p.m. at Dole Food Company, One Dole Drive, just off Via Colinas and Via Rocas, Westlake Village. Food, no-host bar, raffle prizes, networking, festive holiday setting. Members $2, nonmembers $20. Public welcome. (805) 370-0035

NPHS Winter Concert

Newbury Park High School Choral Music Department hosts winter concert at 7:30 p.m. in Performing Arts Center on campus at 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park featuring choral holiday music sung by Black Orpheus Concert Choir and Panther Chamber Singers. $5. (805) 484-0307 Cheryl

Christmas Music

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road (corner Lakeview Canyon Road), Westlake Village presents "Lessons & Carols," weaving familiar Christmas carols and readings to tell the Christmas story. Featuring Chancel Choir and Orchestra directed by Ed Lojeski. At 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thurs.-Fri., Dec. 18-19. Free. (818) 889-1491

THURS., DEC. 18

Peace More Than Ever

"Peace on Earth" through a new American foreign policy will be topic of Erin Sikorsky’s talk as the Southern California political director of California Peace Action will discuss a campaign for fundamental changes in the country’s relationship with the rest of the world at 7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Sponsored by Global Exchange. Free. (805) 498-9401

Take the Green Cure

Oak Park Gardeners host speaker Deborah Mills, founder of Green Cure, Inc., speaking on "Cultivating Community," a discussion of the dynamics in the community garden from the ground up, at 7 p.m. at Oak Hills Elementary Schoo, 1010 Kanan Road, Oak Park. (818) 889-3533

A Wild Walnut Walk

City of Calabasas presents grand opening of Wild Walnut Park at Headwaters Corner (Mulholland Hwy. and Old Topanga Canyon Road) with ribbon cutting ceremony and inaugural trail hike at 12:30 p.m. (818) 878-4225

SAT., DEC. 20

Santa Stops Here

Santa will make an appearance and distribute gifts to kids during the San Fernando Valley Master Chorale’s annual Holiday Concert for the Family at 7:30 p.m. at the Theater on the Hill on the Pierce College campus, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Choir will sing Christmas portion of Handel’s "Messiah" plus enact Fred Waring’s "T’was the Night Before Christmas." $8-$15; families of four $40. (818) 753-3306

SUN., DEC. 21

Chabad Celebrates

Chabad Jewish Center of Thousand Oaks celebrates Chanukah from 5-7 p.m. at Janss Marketplace in front of Mann Theaters, Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Hot latkes, juggling show, face painting, live music, lighting of a giant menorah. (805) 493-7776

MON., DEC. 22

Menorah Lighting

Temple Beth Haverim of Agoura Hills will celebrate Hanukkah with eighth annual Menorah Lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. at Westlake Promenade, Westlake Village. Holiday favorites will be performed by Shir Haverim children’s choir led by Cantor Kenny Ellis and the TBH Student Klezmer Band directed by Eileen Weiser. Bristol Farms will donate "sufganiot," traditional Kosher jelly donuts. (818) 991-7111

Festival of Lights

Chabad hosts "Festival of Lights at The Oaks" in front of Macy’s Men’s Shop at The Oaks Mall, Hillcrest Drive and Lynn Road, Thousand Oaks, from 6-7 p.m. Entertainment, refreshments, Menorah kindling. (818) 991-0991

TUES., DEC. 23

Oy Vey, It’s the Grinch!

Chabad presents Chanukah Theatre comedy production, "How Mr. Grinchberg Stole Chanukah" at 7 p.m. at Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. $3. (818) 991-0991

THURS., DEC. 25

Free Holiday Feast

The 10th annual Conejo Community Holiday Dinner is presented free of charge to seniors, singles, couples, families from noon-4 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Enjoy a festive turkey dinner and all the trimmings and dessert. Wrapped gift for every child attending from Temple Adat Elohim of Thousand Oaks’ toy drive. (805) 241-0398 Wendy

WED., DEC. 31

Musical New Year’s

Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park presents "Ticket to Ride" A Tribute to the Beatles. Includes party favors, 3-D glasses, champagne/sparkling apple juice toast, dessert, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Live music theatrical "Magical Mystery Tour" of classic Beatles hits by tribute band "Ticket to Ride." $10-$30. Call for show time. (818) 347-9938

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