THURS., FEB. 2
Dossier on Woodwork The 7 p.m. meeting of the Conejo Valley Woodworkers’ Association at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks will feature four different work stations with lectures and demonstrations on tools and tricks of the woodworker’s trade. Visitors welcome. (805) 492-2968
Tips for Internet Use A free Internet demonstration of searching tips and strategies, “How Do I Find It on the Web?” will be presented from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. today at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, and repeated from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 6 at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Register: (805) 4982139 (Newbury Park) or (805) 4492660, ext. 204 (T.O.)
Arts Program Meeting Students, parents and teachers are invited to attend an informational meeting on the California State Summer School for the Arts (InnerSpark) program at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in the Promenade, Westlake Village. (805) 658-2213
FRI., FEB. 3
RSVP for WHS Event Westlake High School Instrumental Music Program’s annual fundraiser: RSVP by today to attend the “My Funny Valentine” dinner/dance and silent auction from 4 to 9 p.m. Sun., Feb. 12 at Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks, featuring gourmet dinner plus silent and live auctions, and entertainment by student musicians. $65. (805) 493-2082
YMCA Swim Party Conejo Valley YMCA, 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks hosts a “Splash ’N Scene” swim and movie night for K-8 students from 7 to 9:30 p.m. $20 includes dinner. (805) 523-7613
Chamber RSVP Due Reservations must be made by today for the Agoura/Oak Park/ Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Tues., Feb. 14 at Terri’s Cafe, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, featuring assemblyman and candidate for state treasurer Dr. Keith Richman discussing “Business Opportunities in California.” $12. (818) 889-3150
SAT., FEB. 4
Marine Paintings The “International Waters Exhibit” features paintings of the International Society of Marine Painters and will be on view through April 2 at the Ventura County Maritime Museum, 2731 S. Victoria Ave., at Fisherman’s Wharf in Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard. Meet the artists at an opening reception from 3 to 6 p.m. today. Refreshments will be served. The museum is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. (805) 984-6260
New Play to Open “If This Bench Could Speak” will have its world premiere at 8 p.m. tonight and will also be performed at 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 11 at John Robert Powers, 30495 Canwood St., Ste. 101, Agoura Hills. $5. Reservations: (818) 735-8620
Dancing at Goebel 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., Feb. 18. Rhythm Kings provide music tonight and for Feb. 18 Sweetheart Dance it will be the Unforgettables. $5 to $7. (805) 381-2744
Square Dance Club Pi-R Squares Dance Club hosts plus-level square dance with A-1 tip at break time beginning 7 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 492-1442
Visit the Ranch Join a docent-guided easy-paced tour of Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura from 9 to 11 a.m. Oak-shaded trails featured at this site of some fascinating early Los Angeles history. Families welcome. Picnic tables available on grassy lawn. (805) 370-2301
Teen Concert in T.O. The rock band Halifax and several other bands will perform at a concert open to high school students with photo ID from 7 to 11 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $10. (805) 494-5156
SUN., FEB. 5
Windows to the Past Charles Johnson, librarian and associate director of Ventura County Museum of History and Art, will discuss “Windows of our Past: The Archives at the Ventura County Museum of History & Art” at the meeting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County from 2 to 4 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Learn about the pioneer Jews of Ventura County and how to research Ventura County pioneer ancestors. Free. (818) 889-6616
Young Sleuths Wanted Westlake Village Library, 31220 Oak Crest Drive: Middle school and high school students invited to participate in “Rock ’N Roll Over Dead” mystery program from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., where they’ll solve a crime working in teams of two. Free but tickets required. (818) 865-9230
Cheerleading Clinic Oak Park High School Cheerleaders host a cheerleading clinic from noon to 3 p.m. at the school pavilion, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Register 11 a.m. For kids age 5 and up. $40. (818) 889-6902
MON., FEB. 6
DAR Awards Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, meets at 7 p.m. in the Education Wing of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 30600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills, for their annual awards ceremony. The award winners will be the speakers. (805) 532-1148
Gorgeous Butterflies Conejo Valley Audubon Society meets 7:30 p.m. at Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo. Guest Fred Heath, author of “An Introduction to Southern California Butterflies,” will present a program illustrated with “gorgeous butterfly slides” by Herb Clark. (805) 9872721
TUES., FEB. 7
Garden Club Gala Westlake Village Garden Club’s 37th anniversary luncheon is at 11 a.m. at the Calabasas Inn. Featured program is “The Lure and Love of Lavender” by Susan McRae. Guests welcome. $30. Reservations: (805) 496-9509
Father-Sons Artists Westlake Village Art Guild welcomes Dan McCaw and his sons, John and Danny, all artists. They’ll give a slide show and discuss how their varying styles encourage and influence each other. Registration at 6 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Art demonstration 7:30 p.m. $7 to $28. (805) 379-5655
Skipper to Speak The Ventura Sportfishing Club will meet 6:30 p.m. at Dupar’s Restaurant, Thousand Oaks, for fellowship with dinner to follow. Skipper Dave Bacon of the Wavemaster will discuss “Fishing Santa Barbara Island.” Open to all. (805) 987-6521
Cello Prodigy Performs Cello prodigy Han Bin Yoon, 17, will perform at 11 a.m. at the University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air in their Young Artist Concert Series; a luncheon will follow his concert. $15 to $25. Reservations: (310) 440-1283 Betty
Parenting Seminars Two parenting seminars will be offered this week at 7 p.m. at 3275 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 101A, Thousand Oaks. Lucy Deukmejian, intern marriage and family therapist, will discuss “Personality Types and Parenting” tonight, and on Thurs., Feb. 9, Patricia Ruddy, marriage and family therapist, will discuss “Communication Breakdowns.” Free with RSVP to (805) 907-8876
WED., FEB. 8
Tall Ships Dock Today The Lynx and Lady Washington, two historic tall ships, will make their grand arrival in Channel Islands Harbor at 2 p.m. Free dockside tours of the ships will be available from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Harbor Department, 3900 Pelican Way, Oxnard. Many activities, tours, historic reenactments are planned until the ships depart on Wed., Feb. 15. For the schedule of events, call (800) 200-5239
Saluting Local No
tables Rotary Club of Calabasas/Agoura Hills Community Awareness Day luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Calabasas Golf & Country Club and features presentations of awards to notable community residents plus keynote speaker, television personality Stephanie Edwards. $28 advance, $32 at the door. (818) 888-0138
For Civil War Buffs Civil Warriors Round Table meets 6 p.m. at Weiler’s Deli, 22323 Sherman Way, West Hills for a special 6:30 p.m. by Pedro Garcia on “Port Hudson, Last Bastion on the Mississippi.” RSVP for dinner only ($12) by noon today, attendance only $5. (805) 492-2016
Enrichment Group Calabasas Center of Dynamic Living announces a new “Women’s Enrichment Group” to meet 6:30 p.m. at 1275 Bluesail Circle, Westlake Village. For information: (818) 222-0160
THURS., FEB. 9
RSVP for Club Lunch RSVP is due by today to attend the Westlake Women’s Club luncheon meeting at 10 a.m. Tues., Feb. 14 at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Entertainment will be provided by singer and pianist Jacques Poti. $23. (818) 865-1399 Judy
Fossils in Spotlight Roy Neisenheimer will share his knowledge of fossils with a lecture, slide show and samples at the 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Conejo Gem & Mineral Club at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. A youth program (Pebble Pup workshop) will be presented during the business portion of the meeting. Free. Public welcome. (805) 532-1916
FRI., FEB. 10
OPHS Events The following events are planned at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park, tonight: At 7:15 p.m. in room G9 two teams will compete in Comedy Sportz. $3 to $5. From 7:30 to 11 p.m., the Oak Park Performing Arts Alliance of Oak Park High School will present a fundraiser, “Dancing with the Stars,” a salsa and swing class taught by professional dancers Gail and Jamie Arias. Open to adults only. $25 per person for a two-hour lesson, refreshments, and a chance to win a door prize. (818) 707-6969
SAT., FEB. 11
Dems Host
Candidates The Democratic Women’s Council of the Conejo Valley hosts a brunch from 10 a.m. to noon at Boccaccio’s Ristorante, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Guests will hear from 24th District U.S. Congressional candidates Rev. Jill Martinez, Mary Pallant and Brett Wagner. $25. Reserve: (805) 497-1003
Valentine
Swing Dance Valentine Swing Dance begins with a dance lesson at 7 p.m. and open dancing to 11 p.m. at Goebel Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $5 to $10. (818) 865-1257
Free Animé Movie City of Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento St., Calabasas presents an animé movie (PG-13) at 2 p.m. No one under age 13 admitted without an adult. Free admission and refreshments will be served. (818) 225-7616
Tasty Event Chocolate Festival: Restoring Hope Foundation International Children’s Heart Fund, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow at Ventura County Fairgrounds’ Seaside Park, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. (805) 630-4050
Youth Dance The city of Agoura Hills presents “Loungin’ After Dark” from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills featuring Hart 2 Hart interactive DJs. Open to youth in grades 6 to 8 with ID. $8. (818) 597-7361
Ski & Sports Club Conejo Ski & Sports Club will host a Valentine’s Day party (a bit early) at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. For active adults. Learn about planned activities and events. See their website at www.conejoski.org for event time, more information
Take a Bird Walk Join a bird walk in the Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve at 8 a.m. See raptors, wrens, song birds and fly catchers on this docent-led, slow-paced bird walk for all ages and abilities. Meet at north end of Las Virgenes Road trailhead. Bring binoculars. The hike and parking are free. (818) 865-2998
SUN., FEB. 12
Valentine Mixer Ventura County Fast Dating:The Lock & Key Valentine Mixer (charity: American Heart Assn.) is at 6 p.m. For details or to register call (805) 569-3999
Dance Party USA Dance, Inc., Ventura County Chapter No. 4022, hosts a Valentine’s Day Dance Party with a free dance lesson at 2:20 p.m. and music for open dancing from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Ste. E, Ventura. $5 to $10. (805) 4884310
Valentine Vegas-Style No Waiting Dating hosts a Valentine’s party “Vegas in L.A.” featuring poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, dancing, appetizers, raffle Las Vegas trip for two. Open to all ages, “dress to impress.” From 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Hilton Hotel, Woodland Hills. $49 to $54. (818) 773-8333
Ramble Rocky Oaks Join a docent-led nature walk at Rocky Oaks at 10 a.m. The park is at the junction of Kanan Road (south) and Mulholland Highway, Malibu. See wildflowers, rock formations, a seasonal pond and oak woodlands on a slow-paced walk ideal for all ages. Meet in the parking lot. Free. (805) 370-2301
MON., FEB. 13
Videomakers Thousand Oaks Videomakers meet 7:30 p.m. at Commercial Capital Bank, community room, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. A representative from a video camera repair shop will talk about video camera care and maintenance. (818) 7068136
TUES., FEB. 14
Romance Writer Chats Ventura County Writers Club hosts romance novelist Rosa Lowinger, author of “Tropicana Nights,” during their meeting that begins 7 p.m. at Borders Books & Music, 125 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, with the announcement of the club’s short-story contest winners and awarding of prizes. Free. (805) 375-3188
