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THURS., JAN. 22 Lewis & Clark Lore Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley: New exhibit on Lewis & Clark showcases oil paintings by Robert Rickards depicting the expedition. $3-$5. Kids 15 and under free. (800) 410-8354 FRI., JAN. 23 Camarillo Squares Camarillo Ripsnorters Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance with rounds 7-8 p.m. and squares 8-10:30 p.m. at Camarillo Community Center, corner Carmen and Burnley, Camarillo. $6. (805) 482-3201 Stevie Nicks Tribute Bella Donna, A Tribute to Stevie Nicks featuring vocalist Michelle Tyler as Nicks, plays at 9 p.m. at The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, re-creating Nicks’ persona and showcasing works from her solo career as well as Fleetwood Mac years. $15. www.canyonclub.net Center to Celebrate Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas: Community Center Alliance celebrates beginning of their fifth year from noon-2 p.m. with special guests State Sen. Sheila Kuehl and State Assemblywoman Fran Pavley. Light lunch served, tours. (818) 880-2993 Comedy Sportz Agoura High School, G Building theater, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills: Family friendly comedy with audience participation as Agoura High School’s Comedy Sportz teams perform. Junior varsity at 6 p.m., varsity at 7:30 p.m. $3-$6. (818) 879-6542 At the Madrid Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park: at 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, Guitarra del Mar presents "The Adam Del Monte Septet," musicians and dancers performing flamenco; $20-$25. At 7 p.m. Sun., Jan. 25 Antonio Castillo de la Gala brings his piano and comedy show to the stage in a free performance. (818) 347-9938 SAT., JAN. 24 Square Dancing Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance from 7-10:45 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $5. (805) 499-2920 Candle Lit Wine Sips Leeward Winery, 2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura hosts Winter Barrel Tasting from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow. In darkened candle-lit wine cellar reminiscent of Burgundy, taste barrel samples plus current releases. Gourmet soup served. Free. (805) 656-5054 Really Big Reptiles City of Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento St., Calabasas presents "The Last Days of the Dinosaurs" by Richard Wade at 2 p.m. Then on Sat., Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. the Reptile Family and 20 of their creatures will visit. Proof of library card and free tickets required. Ages 5+. (818) 225-7616 SUN., JAN. 25 Noted Author Visits Meet award-winning author Lisa See ("On Gold Mountain," and "Dragon Song") at 2 p.m. at Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. $3-$5. (805) 581-1906 Hope for Healing Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles: Actor Brad Garrett and singers Ray Charles and Johnny Tillotson entertain at the "Hope, Healing and Humanity" benefit for the Tower Cancer Research Foundation at the City of Hope. Call for ticket info: (310) 248-4904 Nettie Dart MON., JAN. 26 Snowboard & Ski! This is a Moorpark Unified School District Pupil Free Day. So why not take a Snowboard & Ski Trip to Mountain High Ski Resort, Wrightwood, from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Open to ages 11-16 and the $60 fee includes transportation and lift ticket. (805) 517-6306 TUES., JAN. 27 Let’s Get Grafting Organic Garden and Herb Society hosts a fruit tree grafting workshop and slip exchange at 7 p.m. in meeting room of Newbury Park Library, 3221 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Bring 6 inches of growing shoot from your tree and learn how to graft in hands-on class taught by Bill Brandt. Free. (805) 241-8529 WED., JAN. 28 Summer Arts Program Students in grades 8-12 and their parents invited to learn all about applying for California State Summer School for the Arts in an informational meeting at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in the Westlake Promenade. (805) 658-2213 UPS CEO to Deliver UPS CEO Mike Eskew will deliver Reagan Forum at 6 p.m. at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. $25. (805) 522-2977 Get Music Know-How Musicologist and music raconteur Charles McDermott will lead the New West Symphony’s discussion series, "Symphony 101--Off the 101," from 12:30-1:30 p.m. today and Wednesdays, Feb. 4 and 11, in community room at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Free. (805) 497-5832 Juggle a Joke? Comedian and juggler Obediah Thomas will entertain at Thousand Oaks Women’s Club meeting at 10:30 a.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. $19 for luncheon and entertainment. Reservations: (805) 493-0930 Betty Elliott THURS., JAN. 29 Don’t Miss Melodrama Westlake High School Theater Department presents a classic turn-of-the-century melodrama, "A Fate Worse Than Death" or "Adrift on Life’s Sea" at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 5-6 in the campus theater, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. $5-$8. (805) 497-6711 Mike Reagan is Guest Michael Reagan, radio talk show host and son of former President Ronald Reagan, will discuss "Growing Up Reagan" at Westlake Village Republican Women Federated luncheon at noon (social hour 11:30 a.m.) at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. $35. Reservations: (805) 494-0368 Susan Ash SAT., JAN. 31 Elvis Fans’ Fantasy Elvis impersonator Raymond Michael brings the spirit of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza at 8 p.m. in a tribute featuring a 24-piece band and seven back-up singers. Proceeds to benefit performing arts at CLU. $10-$50. (805) 449-2787 Another Dance Chance Thousand Oaks PI-R Squares host plus level square dance from 8-10:30 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 492-1442 Mardi Gras for Grace Fundraising dinner dance "Mardi Gras for Grace" will benefit Grace Asuncion Memorial Scholarship Foundation initiated by Pilipino American Alumni Chapter of California Alumni Assn. at UC Berkeley, where the late Agoura Hills resident had been a student. Event is from 6 p.m.-midnight at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas and features Carina Afable & Band. $40 per person, $75/couple. (818) 597-9906 TUES., FEB. 3 Garden Club Turns 35 Westlake Village Garden Club will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a luncheon and gift raffle at 11 a.m. at Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Featured speaker is Patty Swift, whose collection of antique hats "makes for a creative and entertaining program." (805) 492-0780 Ventura is Yummy Ventura County Museum of History & Art, 100 E. Main St., Ventura presents "Let Them Eat Cake" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy champagne, chocolate martinis, cake and chocolate temptations while strolling flower-filled galleries and viewing "France Under the Ancien Regime: The Bourbon Dynasty" exhibit of George Stuart historical figures. Floral arrangements and other items will be raffled off. $50-$55. Reservations: (805) 653-0323, ext. 29 WED., FEB. 4 Moms Host a Social The MOMS Club of Westlake Village/Agoura Hills invites all at-home moms with kids under age 5 to meet their group from 10 a.m.-noon for playtime and support at Triunfo Park, off Triunfo Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Info/directions: (818) 597-0277 Marsi FRI., FEB. 6 Winter Concert Westlake Village Music Society presents a "Winter Concert" at 7:30 p.m. in sanctuary of United Methodist Church, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village featuring music by Schumann and Mozart and premiere of one of the performers, cellist Stephen Custer’s, "String Trio, No. 2." $5-$10. Reservations: (818) 889-5431, (805) 497-7884 Murder Mystery Fun Agoura High School’s annual Murder Mystery Dinner featuring "Who Wants to Murder a Millionaire?" will be at 6 p.m. tonight for students ($10) and at 6 p.m. tomorrow for adults ($20) featuring a hilarious mystery play, a spoof of reality shows, plus full dinner, raffles and door prizes. It’s a benefit for school’s theater department. Reservations: (818) 879-6542. SUN., FEB. 8 Firefighters to Benefit The Ventura County Fire Department Benefit Fund will receive 10 percent of all door proceeds from each Sunday in February during Family Day from 4-8 p.m. at Borderline Bar & Grill, 99 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks. All you can eat buffet, free country line dance lessons, etc. $8 per person, kids 5 and under free. (805) 446-4435 SAT., FEB. 14 It’s Lainie on Love Songstress/actress Lainie Kazan will perform an evening of her favorite love songs in celebration of Valentine’s Day at the Performing Arts Center on campus of CSUN, on Zelzah between Prairie and Plummer Sts. in Student Union Complex. (818) 677-2488 |
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