THURS., SEPT. 1

African Violets Thousand Oaks African Violet Society invites visitors and their plants to join them at 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks for a culture class program on different aspects of growing African Violets. (805) 581-0014

Woodworkers Meet Conejo Valley Woodworkers’ Association meets 7 p.m. at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Tonight learn about hand tools: proper use, safety and maintenance. (805) 492-2968

FRI., SEPT. 2

Free Fitness Hike Personal fitness consultant Gail Holloway will lead an outdoor fitness and exercise walk from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the Soka University campus, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas featuring a moderate hike and exercise session. (818) 878-3741

SAT., SEPT. 3

Wine Tasting Event Leeward Winery, 2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura, hosts its Labor Day Weekend Tasting and Open House event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sept. 4 and 5. Tastings include Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Free. (805) 656-5054

People and Wildlife “On the Edge” People and Wildlife Program at 2 p.m. at Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District, 1692 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley, aims to teach humans how to be good neighbors to the native wildlife. See live wild animals, discover ways to reduce people/wildlife conflicts. Free. (805) 813-1221

Botanic Garden Events Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks: From 10 a.m. to noon today there will be a native and waterwise plant sale in the nursery; at 2 p.m. tomorrow Ed Hager leads a walk through the rare fruit orchard (free). (805) 494-7630

Strauss Ranch Stroll Join a docent-led easy-paced exploration of Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. (at Troutdale Drive), Agoura, and learn about natural history and cultural history of the area. Great site for picnic afterwards. Meet 9 a.m. at the ranch house. (805) 370-2301

Dance Club Dates Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Sept. 17 at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $5 to $7. (805) 381-2744

For Active Adults The Ventura Chapter of the Over the Hill Gang International invites active people ages 50 and over to get acquainted at the 1 p.m. meeting at a member’s home in Ventura. Club activities include recreational outings, cultural events, dinners. Guests attend free. (805) 495-8107

Car Wash at OPHS Oak Park High School’s Cheerleading Squad will host a fundraising car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school parking lot, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Cost is $5 per car.

Free Children’s Play Gypsies in a Trunk will present “The Shoemaker and the Elves” at 10:30 a.m. at Foxfield Park in Westlake Village and again at 4 p.m. at the Rancho Simi Bicentennial Amphitheater in Rancho Simi Park at the corner of Erringer and Royal. Outdoor performances, no dogs, picnics, blankets okay. Free. (661) 718-3968 MON., SEPT. 5

Hear the

Platters Live!

Conejo Recreation & Park District presents “The Platters Live!” at 5 p.m. at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. The group will sing their hits including “The Great Pretender,” “ S m o k e Gets in Your Eyes” and other s o n g s . Free. (805) 381-2747 tiples hosts a Mom’s Night Out at 6:30 p.m. at El Torito in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy an uninterrupted meal with your girlfriends. $19. RSVP to Stacy at forstacyc@adelphia.net

Square Dance Trail Dusters Square Dance & Social Club offers a free introductory square dance class, coffee and dessert at 7:15 p.m. tonight and Wed., Sept. 14 at Bay Laurel School, 24740 Paseo Primario, Calabasas (bring a partner). Reunite with high school alumni from various L.A. County schools and elsewhere. (818) 994-0751

Paint at the Park The Thousand Oaks Plein Air Watercolorists invite other artists to bring their art materials and paint landscapes with them at 9 a.m. at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park, where there are grand views of Boney Mountain and more. (805) 494-1700

Civil War Facts The Civil Warriors Round Table will meet 6:30 p.m. at Weiler’s Deli, 22323 Sherman Way, West Hills with a presentation at 7 p.m. on “John Brown and the 19th Century Abolition Movement” by Herb Selwyn, JD. Buffet dinner $12 (RSVP required), attendance only $5. (805) 492-2016

THURS., SEPT. 8

Learn Web Strategies “How Do I Find It on the Web?” is a free Internet demonstration of searching tips and strategies presented from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. (805) 498-2139

Gem & Mineral Club Conejo Gem & Mineral Club will host guest speaker David Panaro, R.G., discussing “How One Storm Affected Ventura County Geology” at their 7:30 p.m. meeting at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 707-9972

Speed Dating No Waiting Dating hosts speed dating event for women ages 32 to 45 and men ages 34 to 47 at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. $39 includes free appetizers. Call for time, register: (818) 773-8333

FRI., SEPT. 9

A Show for Quilters Quilting in the Valley presents “Wrapped in Love,” a quilt show featuring artist Margarete Heinisch, quilt displays, lectures, demonstrations, doll display and a Project Linus 24-hour “Sew-a-Thon” to make blankets for distribution to critically ill children, from noon to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow at Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys. Sew-a-Thon is from 2 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday. $7 one day, $10 two days, $5 parking. (818) 576-0023

RSVP Deadline Today is RSVP deadline for Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated’s luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Fri., Sept. 16 at the Plug Nickel Restaurant, 717 Lakefield Road, Westlake Village which will feature area author and lecturer Jacqueline Berger discussing “Our Nation’s First Ladies.” $20. Reservations: (805) 495-3409 Bev

Moorpark Ladies Club Moorpark Women’s Fortnightly Club hosts a luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunset Hills Country Club, Thousand Oaks. Judith Helton will perform a onewoman living history show on Abigail Adams. The club’s Gals Night Out (for women unable to attend a daytime meeting) will be on Mon., Sept. 26. (805) 529-7656

SAT., SEPT. 10

Triunfo YMCA BBQ Triunfo YMCA hosts an Indian Guides information night and barbecue from 6 to 8 p.m. at Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills for dads and their kids to learn about YMCA family programs that promote father

child quality time sharing.

Free. (818) 707-9622

Sportfishing Club Guest speaker Jim Scarlata will share his fishing experiences in “Fishing in Panama” when the Ventura Sportfishing Club meets at 6:30 p.m. (dinner following) at Dupar’s Restaurant, Thousand Oaks. Open to all. (805) 987-6521

Sing With This Chorus The Harmony Oaks Chorus invites men ages 16 to 90 to join them at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday at Oak Creek Villas, 367 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks to sing four-part a capella harmony. (805) 379-5616

WED., SEPT. 7

Mom’s Night Out Conejo Valley Mothers of Mul

TUES., SEPT. 6

Garden Club and Lilies Peruvian lilies (Alstromeria) will be subject of a talk by Dr. Maricarmen O’Hara when the Westlake Village Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. at Westlake City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Guests welcome. (805) 496-9509

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