SAT., NOV. 26

Square Dancers Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance with A-1 tip from 7 to 10:45 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 499-2920

Discover Movie History Paramount Ranch, Cornell Road, Agoura: Join a National Park Service ranger at 9:30 a.m. for a moderate 6-mile, 4-hour hike with the theme “From Colorado to Korea” to see former sets of “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” and “M*A*S*H 4077” and learn the importance of scenery preservation. Meet at bulletin board. (805) 370-2301

Hummingbird Nest Fest Hummingbird Nest Ranch equestrian facility will host a food court and vendor fair during the 2005 F.E.I. Children’s International Jumping Final from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow at 2940 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. $15 one day, $25 both. (805) 579-8000

SUN., NOV. 27

Native American Lore Satwiwa Native American Culture Center, on the grounds of Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park, hosts a cultural workshop from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 3 p.m. Come explore and celebrate varied Native American perspectives. Learn traditional plant uses and make a craft with Oscar Ortiz. Free. (805) 370-2301

Hear Holiday Harmony Channelaire Chorus will present their holiday repertoire at a 2:30 p.m. concert in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. featuring the musical art form of barbershop harmony, joined by a doowop quartet and handbell choir. $15 to $25. (805) 983-1072

It’s a Three Dog Night The 1970s pop-rock band Three Dog Night with several original members will perform at 9 p.m. during their 35th anniversary tour stopover at The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. $38.50. (818) 879-5016

WED., NOV. 30

Honey Tree Has a Sale Honey Tree Early Childhood Center parents host annual fundraising holiday boutique featuring home decor, jewelry, toys and more, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 W. Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. (805) 492-1232

Talk on Fair Elections Radio broadcaster Brad Friedman will speak on the need for election reform at 7 p.m. at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park in presentation by Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters. Free. (805) 241-8855

THURS., DEC. 1

Chamber Mixer Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts a holiday mixer at Hilton Garden Inn, 24150 Park Sorrento, Calabasas from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bring a new unwrapped gift valued at $10 for distribution to AbilityFirst, a facility treating adults and children. RSVP: (818) 222-5680

Crafted with Care Conejo Valley Woodworkers’ Association members craft wooden toys to donate to needy children at the holidays. At tonight’s 7 p.m. meeting at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks, they will present their handtion. (805) 492-2968

TOHS Dance Team Thousand Oaks High School dance team presents its winter concert at 6:30 p.m. tonight and at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the school’s Performing Arts Center, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. $5 to $7. (805) 495-7491, ext. 2107 Mrs. Murphy

WHS Choir Performs “Holiday Time Is Here” is the winter concert to be performed by the Westlake High School Choir from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. tonight through Saturday, with a performance from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, in the school theater, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. $7. Reserved seats. (805) 497-6711

All About Wildlife On the Edge will host an informative “People and Wildlife” program that has the goal of teaching residents of suburbs and rural communities how to coexist in harmony with everything from snakes to mountain lions, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Newbury Park High School, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. They will have handouts and a variety of wild animals to view. Free. (805) 813-1221

FRI., DEC. 2

A Special Blessing Gateway Church, 29646 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills: Christmas babysitting blessing is from 6 to 10 p.m. Free babysitting, free pizza and popcorn. Reservations are required: (818) 889-4147, ext. 13

SAT., DEC. 3

Splendors of Season Splendors of of the Season Holiday Open House & Gingerbread Boutique is from 2 to 5 p.m. at Ventura County Museum of History & Art, 100 E. Main St., Ventura and features strolling carolers, ballerinas, children’s crafts and a wide selection of holiday gifts. $5 for children 4 to 12, $15 museum members, $20 nonmembers. RSVP by calling Jeanne Scott at (805) 653-6715

Raptor Rhapsody Wild Birds Unlimited, 22110 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills celebrates its grand re-opening and third anniversary with surprises, giveaways today and tomorrow plus a special visit from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday by Kim Stroud, director of Ojai Raptor Center, who will bring a great horned owl, red-tailed hawk, barn owl, kite and western screech owl. (818) 704-7333

Holiday Homes Tour The Wellness Community Valley/ Ventura will host its 14th annual Holiday Homes Tour from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring visits to view local homes lavishly decorated for the holiday season. Tickets for this fundraiser that supports programs for cancer patients are $25 advance purchase or $30 at the door. (805) 379-4777

Master Chorale Sings Los Robles Master Chorale will perform “A Christmas Tapestry” holiday concert at 8 p.m. tonight and at 3 p.m. tomorrow in the Performing Arts Center on the Moorpark College campus, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. Guest artists are the Los Robles Children’s Choir. European and American Christmas carols will be featured. $6 to $18. (805) 987-5416

Take a Winter Walk Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura: Join a docent from 9 to 11 a.m. for an easy-paced stroll among oaks and ferns and learn of the site’s earlier history as an amusement park. Free. (805) 370-2301

Goebel Center Dances Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks: the Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Dec. 17 (holiday dance) to live bands. $5 to $7. (805) 381-2744

It’s Dickens Season Santa Susana Repertory Company’s 12th annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Dec. 10, 16 and 17 and at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18 in the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. $11 to $25. (805) 449-2787

Square Dancing Pi-R Squares host a plus level square dance from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 492-1442

Kids’ Craft Workshop City of Calabasas Community Services Department offers a winter arts and crafts workshop for children ages 4 to 7 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas. Kids will work on art projects for winter decoration (but non-holiday art). $35. (818) 880-6461

Shop and Sip Wine Democratic Women’s Council of Conejo Valley hosts a holiday boutique and wine tasting from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a member’s home, 249 Santa Bella Place, Westlake Village. $10. (805) 4977804

SUN., DEC. 4

Sip Custom Crush Wine Camarillo Custom Micro-Crush presents “Christmas in Camarillo” Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for adults only at 270-D Aviador, Camarillo. Taste a variety of wines from vineyards in Santa Monica Mountains. Snacks. Free. (800) 559-9922

Genealogy Group “Putting Flesh on the Bones” will be Ron Arons’ subject at the Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County’s meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. He will provide an entertaining, humorous yet educational discussion on what genealogy is, about understanding the lives of people and why they acted the way they did. Free. (818) 889-6616

Chinese Culture Fest A Chinese Cultural Festival will celebrate the opening of the exhibit “When China Ruled the Seas: The Treasures of the Ming Dynasty, 1405 to 1433,” on display through May 31 at the Ventura County Maritime Museum at Channel Islands Harbor, 2731 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard. At noon there will be drummers and martial arts demonstrations, plus artists demonstrating ancient Chinese traditions and children’s craft activities. In the museum and adjoining courtyard. Free. (805) 984-6260

Pancake Breakfast The Conejo Valley YMCA Pancake Breakfast is from 8 a.m. to noon at 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks and includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee, with proceeds to benefit Y programs. $4. (805) 523-7613

Shelter Fundraiser Hair Unlimited, 1720 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley (in the Cedar Plaza) will host a fundraiser to benefit the Battered Women Shelter from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring a rock wall, bake sale, pictures with Santa, face painting, food and more. (805) 527-2122

MON., DEC. 5

DAR to Celebrate Conejo Valley chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host their 30th anniversary celebration meeting at

11:30 a.m. at Marie Callender’s Restaurant, 20 W. Cochran, Simi Valley. The program will be “Toys in the Attic” and the chapter will be collecting items for holiday packages for veterans. (805) 532-1148

Know Your Gulls Larry Allen, project coordinator for the LA County Breeding Bird Atlas, will discuss the identification of less-familiar gulls found in Southern California as guest at the 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Conejo Valley Audubon Society at the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo. (805)

987-2721

WED., DEC. 7

Moms Host Party Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples annual holiday party is 6:30 p.m. For details call Stacy Lim at (805) 520-3884

THURS., DEC. 8

Chamber Mixer Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce invites all to attend a holiday mixer at 5:30 p.m. at Agoura Hills City Mall sponsored by hosts Char Fasl, Agoura Family Optometry and Kanan Pharmacy, at 5843 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills. Food, special grand prize of a five-day cruise, door prizes. (818) 889-3150

Moms Hear From Doc Pediatrician Donna Pachorek will lead a discussion on discipline at the Conejo Valley Chapter of Mothers and More at 7:30 p.m. in the community room at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. This holiday meeting will also feature a potluck. RSVP (818) 261-7535

FRI., DEC. 9

Hear the Village Voices Village Voices Chorale presents “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” holiday concert at 8 p.m. tonight and at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., joined by Covenant Ringer Handbell Choir while presenting traditional Christmas carols, Chanukah songs and festive holiday favorites. $15. (805) 449-2787

Touching Holiday Play First Light Players will present a story of sorrow, loneliness, God’s love and people’s compassion in “O Little Town of Bagels, Teacakes and Hamburger Buns” set in Palestine, Texas in 1960, to be performed as their annual Christmas production today through Dec. 18 at Simi Hills Christian Church, 407 Walnut, Simi Valley. $5. For show times: (818) 642-4665

A La Reina Musical La Reina’s Regent Performers will present “Meet Me in St. Louis” at 7 p.m. tonight, Saturday and Sunday, with 2 p.m. matinees on the weekend as well, on the campus at 106 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $2 to $8. (805) 4956494, ext. 320

Nativity Scenes “No Room at the Inn,” an annual exhibit of more than 500 Nativity scenes, will be on display from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2304 Antonio Ave., Camarillo. Tonight is a grandopening gala with entertainment, refreshments, silent auction. $25. To view the Nativity scenes, cost is $1 children, $5 adults. Special children’s craft activity area and a Welsh choir will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday. (805) 495-9567

SAT., DEC. 10

WHS Choirs and Judy Two Westlake High School choirs will open for Judy Collins and then serve as her backup choir for the rest of her performance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. For ticket prices call (805) 449-2787

This Nun Is Fun The “Christmas” version of “Late Nite Catechism” will feature Sister solving a mystery, “In Search of the Magi’s Gold,” and includes a reenactment of the Nativity featuring audience members and a CSIstyle forensic investigation. The comedy is at 8 p.m. (7:45 there will be Christmas music) at St. Jude Catholic Community Church, 32032 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. $25 to $30. (818) 889-1279

Santa in Moorpark Santa Claus will make two special stops in Moorpark this weekend at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. At 8:30 a.m. today it’s “Breakfast with Santa” and at 11 a.m. tomorrow it’s “Brunch with Santa.” Cost is $8 to $12. Children will have a chance to take a photo with Santa and create a special holiday craft. (805) 517-6300

SUN., DEC. 11

World Music Featured Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park presents the world music band Pieces of East in a Musical Explorations concert at 4 p.m. The multicultural program will draw from American folk and Indian classical cultures. $10 advance or $15 at the door. (818) 887-6101

Arts and Crafts Show Native American artists will display and sell their artwork from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center at Rancho Sierra Vista/ Satwiwa, a unit of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in Newbury Park. Manny Saenz will play flute music. (805) 370-2301

Hanukkah Swings Temple Beth Haverim presents “Hanukkah Swings!” featuring Cantor Kenny Ellis and a “live” big band performing songs from Ellis’ new “Hanukkah Swings!” CD. Special guest is Lorna Lembeck. At 7 p.m. at The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. $18 to $36. (818) 879-5016

TUES., DEC. 13

Free Tango Lessons “Learn to develop sensual combinations of steps that will satisfy your dance partner’s deepest desires.” Okay, now that we have your attention, Bernard Selling will offer free introductory classes in Argentine Tango, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and Thurs., Dec. 15 at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Casual clothing, leather-soled shoes, singles and

couples welcome. (818) 222-2782,

ext. 113 WED., NOV. 30

Temple Hosts

Boutique Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts a holiday boutique from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Shop for both Chanukah and Christmas gifts at the Sisterhood’s annual event. (805) 497-6891