THURS., JUNE 16

World Traveler Talks World traveler Irma Kackert will present a slide lecture on Ireland and Switzerland at 1 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 3812744 Identity Theft Info Women’s Connection hosts a luncheon and program on “Lost Your Identity?” with guest speakers George Beardsley and Robert Rebhan discussing protecting oneself from fraud and identity theft.

Men are welcome to attend. At 11:30 a.m. at Calabasas Golf & Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas. $22. (818) 222-3218 Oak Park Gardeners Oak Park Gardeners meet 7 p.m.

at Mae Boyar Park, 130 Kanan Road, Oak Park to discuss their Pumpkin Patch fundraiser. Nonmembers welcome to attend and learn about the community garden, which has 11 parcels available for new gardeners at Kanan and Sunnycrest. (818) 889-3518 Culmination at LCMS Lindero Canyon Middle School culmination is at 5 p.m. on the upper field of the campus at 5844 N. Larboard Lane, Agoura Hills and includes student speeches, department awards, a vocal interpretation of the theme “Friendship” and awarding of diplomas. (818) 8892134 FRI., JUNE 17 It’s ‘Beau Jest’ in T.O.

The romantic comedy “Beau Jest” will be presented by Conejo Players Theatre, Inc. at their theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, from tonight through July 17.

Shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sundays June 19 and July 17. $14 to $18.

Reservations: (805) 495-3715 GOP Women Meet Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated host Brian Miller, District Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly, during their luncheon meeting at Plug Nickel, 717 Lakefield Road, Westlake Village.

$20. RSVP: (805) 495-3409 Looking at Mars Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m. in Forum Auditorium, Moorpark College.

Guest speaker Tim Robertson will discuss “Mars Observation Techniques.” (805) 520-9666 A Westlake Concert The Footloose Band will play hits from the ’80s and ’90s while reflecting fashion trends of those decades at the next outdoor concert hosted by the city of Westlake Village at the Civic Center courtyard, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Qdoba Mexican Grill will offer a $5 taco bar at 6 p.m.; the concert is at 7 p.m. Free. (818) 706-1613 Country and Bluegrass Cantor Mike Stein will present his Country Western/bluegrass “Down Home Shabbat” at 8:15 p.m. at Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. Stein composed the music that brings ancient words to life in a combination of American knee-slapping and Middle Eastern melodies. Refreshments follow. (818) 346-3545 SAT., JUNE 18 Chamber Orchestra Valley Cultural Center Chamber Orchestra presents “An Evening of Orchestral and Choral Music” at 8 p.m. at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles featuring works by Turina, Sibelius and Poulenc, with organist Sal Soria. $20. (818) 347-9938 Topanga Studio Tour Fourth annual Topanga Canyon Gallery Studio Tour is today (10 a.m.

to 6 p.m.) and tomorrow (11 a.m.

to 4 p.m.), with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight featuring a silent auction at the gallery, 120 N.

Topanga Canyon Blvd., Pine Tree Circle, Ste. 109, Topanga. Portion of auction proceeds to benefit Topanga State Park Docents.Thirty artists will display their works at 16 gallery and private studio sites.

$20 covers both days; kids under 16 free. Informational booklets and maps provided for self-guided tour.

(310) 455-7909 Ranger-led Program National Park Service Ranger Jack Gillooly will show how nature adapts to human impacts in our Mediterranean-type ecosystem on a hike themed “An Oasis Amid Development” along the Satwiwa Loop Trail at 5 p.m. at Rancho Sierra Vista/ Satwiwa in Newbury Park. It’s a two-mile easy-paced walk with views of Boney Mountain.

Free. (805) 375-1930 A Fun Fest for Kids Kidfest ’05 is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village in Ventura and features music, games, crafts, rides, contests, prizes, a Ferris wheel and more.

Free admission. (805) 6428595, ext. 255 House Concert Russ & Julie’s House Concert at 8 p.m. in Oak Park features the acoustic trio Banshee in the Kitcheen performing traditional Celtic music spiced with a strong dash of jazz and rock plus singer-songwriter Jennifer Spector will open the evening.

$15 includes coffee and dessert buffet. Reservations required:

(818) 707-2179 Calabasas Book Sale Friends of the Calabasas Library host a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in library meeting room, 23975 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Thousands of items for sale, from new adult fiction to children’s books to videos. All items priced at $2 or less. (818) 225-7616 New Reagan Exhibit Opening today at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley is “Lt. Ronald Reagan and the U.S. Cavalry––History and Hollywood,” that will take a look into historical and Hollywood version of the horse and horse soldier in the American West. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $2 to $7. (800) 4108354 Dentist to Speak “Dentistry 101: From Infancy to Implants” is subject of Kari Ann Hong Foster, DDS, who’ll speak at American Association of University Women meeting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in meeting room at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park.

Free. (805) 493-9099 Tour this Lighthouse The Port Hueneme Lighthouse will be open for tours from 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m. at 120 W. Port Hueneme Road. The last shuttle pickup at the port gate will be at 2:30 p.m. Exhibits on display include history and photos of the lighthouse and aids to navigation. Those 18 and up must have photo ID. Free. (310) 541-0334 Orchestra Fundraiser Conejo Concerto Orchestra sponsors a fundraiser, “Summer Funraiser with Food & Friends” from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Paul’s Restaurant, 2799 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. Dinner plus music by Boyd Cannon Big Band, belly dance troupe to perform, silent auction. $65 per person. Reservations:

(805) 376-2485 SUN., JUNE 19 Chumash Park Concert Chumash Park, Agoura Hills: Hear the fun and nostalgic golden oldies and surf music of Papa Doo Run Run in a concert at 6 p.m. presented by the city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services and West Hills Hospital & Medical Center. This “Concert in the Park” is free. Leave dogs home. (818) 597-7361 WED., JUNE 22 Democrat Club Democratic Club of Conejo Valley hosts luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Park Place Restaurant, Oak Park. Kelly Hayes Raitt, candidate for 41st District Assembly seat, will address Gov.

Schwarzenegger’s special election.

RSVP is required to: (805) 675-8785 Special Needs Info Attorney Diedre Dennis Wachbrit of Thousand Oaks will speak about “Special Needs Trusts” at 6 p.m. tonight and Wed., June 29 in the community room at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Reservations: (805) 529-2782 Woman’s Club Has Fun The Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club will be entertained at their year-end meeting by the Boney Mountain Mommas. Doors open 10:30 a.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park.

$20. (805) 499-8039 THURS., JUNE 23 Rose Society Ventura County Rose Society meets 6:30 p.m. at Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo.

Dan Bifano, curator of A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden and a horticultural judge and master consulting rosarian, will speak. (818) 9936622 Chamber Mixer Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber hosts networking mixer at Washington Mutual, 3960 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village at 5:30 p.m. featuring food and door prizes.

(818) 889-3150 Youth Ballet Agoura Hills Youth Ballet Theatre presents their original whimsical fulllength classical ballet “Alice in Wonderland” at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Then at 2 and 7 p.m. on Wed., June 29 also at the Kavli, the Star 2005: “Imagine” show will feature the youngest dancers (2 p.m.) and tap, jazz and hip hop, lyrical, breakdance, pointe and ballet dancers (7 p.m.) from Agoura Hills Dance and Performing Arts Center. (818) 991-8883 FRI., JUNE 24 YAE to Celebrate The Young Artists Ensemble presents “Applause! Applause!” a 25year celebration and fundraiser at 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow at Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Theatre on the Hill, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. $15 to $20. (805) 381-1246 Bach Organ Music The complete organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach will be performed by members of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Guild of Organists from 8 to 10 p.m. tonight, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

and 5:30 to 10 p.m. tomorrow, and from 1:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 15520 Ventura Blvd., Encino. All performances free.

SAT., JUNE 25 Hawaiian-themed Fun Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E.

Janss Road, Thousand Oaks: Summer Hawaiian Dance is from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Hawaiian attire is recommended. Singles and couples welcome. Music by the Starlighters. $11.

(805) 381-2744 Dancers from India Malathi Iyengar and Rangoli Dance Company, along with guest artists from India, present “Punyakoti,” a dance theatre specially choreographed for children and families and inspired by a folk tale called “The Song of the Cow.” At 6 p.m. tonight and at 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. $15. (818) 347-9938 Catch ‘Bus Stop’ Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S.

Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, presents the William Inge drama “Bus Stop” tonight through July 16 at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and at 7 p.m. on July 10. $10. (805) 495-3715 GPS Use Discussed National Park Service presents “Is GPS Right for You?” at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa, Newbury Park.

Meet at main parking lot at 10 a.m.

Find out what Global Positioning System units are all about and how to use them to make your hike safer and more interesting. There’ll be a short hike for a brief outdoor GPS adventure. An NPS law enforcement ranger will be present to discuss offtrail use. GPS units will be on hand for a demonstration or bring your own. (805) 370-2301 Japanese Dance Azuma Kotobuki Kai Student Recital will be at 2:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School’s Performing Arts Center, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Performance of traditional dances in costume. $5 to $7.

(805) 496-8520 Buckles & Bows Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts a plus level dance from 7 to 10:45 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 499-2920 Helicopter Show American Heroes Air Show is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hansen Dam Recreation & Sports Complex, 11480 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace and is an aviation event devoted exclusively to helicopters as used in law enforcement, fire service, public safety and the military. Free. (818) 347-4577 Handweavers, Spinners Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild meets 9:30 a.m. at 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Unit 115 & 120, Oxnard. Program will be on coverlet weaving. Members will show several historical coverlet collections. Free. (805) 493-0893 Learn Swing, Salsa Instructor M.C. Callaghan will teach beginners’ swing lessons from 1 to 3 p.m. and salsa lessons from 3 to 5 p.m. at Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. $20 per person per lesson. (818) 5977361 Dem Women Meet Democratic Women’s Council of the Conejo Valley will host a brunch and meeting at Piatti’s Restaurant, 101 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village frm 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Jodelle Haws, co-chair of Ventura County Chapter of the National Organization of Women, will deliver the message, “The Relentless Attack on Women.” $25. (805) 497-1003 SUN., JUNE 26 Swedish Festival Swedish American Central Association of Southern California presents Midsummer Festival from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Vasa Park, 2854 Triunfo Canyon Road, off Kanan Road, in Agoura. Midsummer pole raised at noon followed by traditional ring dancing and singing to Swedish folk music. Royal Court, kids’ activities, breakfast and lunch for purchase.

$5. (626) 794-9729 Drummers’ Gathering Conejo Valley Community Drummers welcome people who are interested in hand drumming. Bring a drum, participate, watch Djembe, congas, variety of drums/percussion instruments. Meets 2 p.m. third Sunday of every month at Conejo Creek Park North, the northwest corner (outside), behind T.O. Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.

(805) 494-7734 SUN., JUNE 19

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