THURS., AUG. 18

Full Moon Hike Join TreePeople at Coldwater Canyon Park: Take a full moon hike and explore this park at night beginning at 7:45 p.m. Hour-long guided hike with energy level and theme geared to all ages. After the hike, enjoy entertainment in the S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre. Fee for nonmembers. Reservations: (818) 6234866

Oak Park Gardeners The Oak Park Gardeners will meet at 7 p.m. at Mae Boyar Park, 130 Kanan Road, Oak Park. Their community garden is on Kanan and Sunnycrest, and parcels are available. (818) 889-3518 Adriane

Women’s Connection Women’s Connection hosts a “Back to School in Style” luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. at the Calabasas Golf and Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas featuring a fashion show by Brighton Collectibles. Guest speaker Arlane Hart, a musician and a teacher, will discuss how she found peace after the loss of a child. Call for cost and reservation: (818) 348-5247

Shakespeare by Youth One hundred children ages 6 to 15 from Chamberlains’ Performing and Fine Arts Academy will be featured in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7 p.m. in the Smothers Theatre on the campus of Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. The comedy features “lots of flying and singing.” Not recommended for children under age 3. $12. Reservations: (818) 735-9464

FRI., AUG. 19

Moms’ Group MOPS is a group for mothers (stayat-home or those who work parttime) with children under age 5 who need a break for some adult conversation. They meet every first and third Friday at Bethany Baptist Church, Thousand Oaks, and childcare is provided. Call for time and other info: (805) 405-5965

Guru of Baby Boom Era Charles Phoenix is fascinated by the culture and mid-century design tastes of the Baby Boom era and is known for his books, field trips and retro slide shows featuring thrift shop-discovered vintage slides of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. He will present his “Retro Slide Show Tour of Southern California” at 7:30 p.m. at the Ventura Community College Theater, Ventura. $15 to $25. (805) 648-2075

SAT., AUG. 20

Self-Defense Class Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills: Laura Cox, a seconddegree black belt, will lead a selfdefense class for girls ages 16 and over from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will teach participants simple defensive techniques. $40. (818) 597-7361

Blues Artist at Olivas Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura: Award-winning blues singer Janiva Magness will sing selections from her new CD, “Bury Him at the Crossroads,” at a 7:30 p.m. “Music Under the Stars” concert. $16-$18. (805) 658-4726

Cat Club Hosts Show Los Colores Cat Club presents A Country Fair-All Breed & Household Pet Cat Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow at the Pasadena Conference Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Judges from throughout the country will critique 450 entrants in a variety of categories. $6-$8. (714) 892-9852

Movie Ranch History Easy-paced walk at Paramount Ranch, off Cornell Road in Agoura, begins at 9:30 a.m. and explores “From Set to Screen,” the illusions and hard work that turn a dusty set into a realistic town. Discover some movie magic and the history of Paramount Ranch on this ranger-guided hike. Free. (805) 370-2301

‘A Bug’s Life’ St. Paul Lutheran Church, 30600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills will screen the movie “A Bug’s Life” under the stars at 7 p.m. The church will provide popcorn and refreshments; bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic dinner. (818) 8891620

Hey, It’s the Monkees The Missing Links is a Monkees tribute band playing all the greatest hits of Tork, Nesmith, Jones and Dolenz at 6 p.m. at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Bring a picnic dinner, lawn chairs and/or blanket for seating at this free outdoor concert. No smoking and no pets allowed. Presented by Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District and the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise. (805) 584-4400 ments will be served. (818) 2257616, ext. 5

Car Wash Fundraiser The Westlake High School Competition Cheer Team will present a car wash fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chevron Station at the corner of Agoura and Lakeview Canyon roads, Westlake Village. Cars $5, SUVs/Vans $6

Step Back in History Ventura County Museum, 100 E. Main St., Ventura will host several free events this weekend. From noon to 4 p.m. today children can participate in a “sun prints” craft activity. From 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. a museum store sidewalk sale will be held. From noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow, it’s “Just for Fun in the 1910s,” an event where families can create moving picture flipbooks and watch Charlie Chaplin’s early silent films for inspiration while listening to Tin Pan Alley, ragtime and jazz. (805) 653-0323

SUN., AUG. 21

Garbo Still Sizzles Greta Garbo and her then real-life love interest, matinee idol John Gilbert, will burn up the screen in the silent film aptly titled “Love” at 7:30 p.m. at Paramount Ranch, off Cornell Road in Agoura, in the “Silents Under the Stars” presentation of the National Park Service and Silent Society of Hollywood Heritage, Inc. The 1927 flick is a film adaptation of “Anna Karenina.” Live musical accompaniment, selected short subjects will precede. Outdoor event. $3-$6. (805) 3702301

Study Birds at Park The San Fernando Valley Audubon Society will lead a “Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas. Beginners are welcome to come watch birds in unspoiled habitats. Bring binoculars. Meet in park’s lower parking lot. The walk will last about 3.5 hours. There’s a fee to park. (310) 457-5796

Join the Drum-In Conejo Valley Community Drummers gather 2 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, the northwest corner (outside) behind the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. Come watch or participate. (805) 494-7734

MON., AUG. 22

RSVP for WVAG Dinner Dinner reservations are due today for the Westlake Village Art Guild’s dinner and art demonstration event on Tues., Sept. 6 at the Los Robles Greens Golf Course’s banquet center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Register 6 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., and Brenda Swenson will show how to use a sketchbook to improve creativity, develop stronger paintings, record progress and avoid poorly-planned paintings at her 7:30 p.m. demonstration. A painting she’ll create will be given as a raffle prize. Dinner and demo cost is $25 to $27, demo only $7 to $10. (805) 379-5655

TUES., AUG. 23

Dave Brubeck’s in Town The Dave Brubeck Quartet will showcase the legendary jazz pianist, still going strong in his 80s, in an 8 p.m. concert in Smothers Theatre on the Pepperdine University campus, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. $55. (310) 506-4522

THURS., AUG. 25

Calabasas Chamber Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento, Calabasas featuring attorney Charles H. Goldstein discussing “Terminating Employees Without Fear: Avoid the 20 Most Common Mistakes in Firing.” $25 to $30. RSVP: (818) 222-5680

Internet Basics Taught Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park: Free demonstration of the basic features of the Internet with emphasis on Worldwide Web as information resource and connection to the world. From 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Register: (805) 498-2139

Chamber Mixer Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking mixer at 5:30 p.m. at Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas with hors

d’oeuvres, drinks, door prizes.

(818) 889-3150

Used Book Sale Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills hosts a “Super Used Book Sale” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library’s multipurpose room and bookstore. Large selection of fiction, nonfiction and children’s books. (818) 703-1801

Free Animé Movie City of Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento St., Calabasas will present an animé movie at 1 p.m. Set in Japan’s mythical past, it’s about a young prince who sets out on a journey to uncover the source of evil that has transformed a giant boar into a monster. Rated PG-13 and no one under 13 may attend without an adult. Free admission and refreshWED., AUG. 24

Organic

Gardening

Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m. in meeting room of Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Master composter Chip Bolcik will teach members and guests how to create rich garden compost out of kitchen scraps and garden trimmings. Free. (805) 498-1623