THURS., MAY 11

Gem Club Shines Conejo Gem and Mineral Club invites public to learn about shiny stones and much more at 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. A Pepple Pup workshop for youth opens the event. (805) 532-1916

Job Fair for Veterans From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Oxnard Job and Career Center, 635 S. Ventura Road, Oxnard is the annual Veterans Job Fair. Call EDD for details at (805) 382-8610

Amateur Radio Simi Settlers Amateur Radio Club hosts Dennis Du Vall who will discuss the evolution of military radios during the past half-century at 7:30 at 1636 Sinaloa Ave., Simi Valley. (805) 583-1127 Spencer

Royal Gets 'Footloose' Royal High School's Royal Drama Players present a musical of teen rebellion, repression and redemption, "Footloose," in the multipurpose room at 7 p.m. tonight and Fri. and Sat., May 12 and 13 at the school, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. $6 to $15. (805) 404-9198

Comedy Sportz Events Oak Park Comedy Sportz competes against the College Team at 8 p.m. tonight at National Comedy Theatre, 733 N. Seward, Hollywood. $9 to $11. At 7:15 p.m. tomorrow, Fri., May 12, they will compete in room G9 at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. $3 to $5. (818) 735-3300

FRI., MAY 12

Book Bargains Here The Book Bag, 202 N. Skyline Drive, Thousand Oaks hosts a second anniversary "Customer Appreciation Half-Price Sale" today and tomorrow to raise money and awareness for the Conejo Valley Adult Literacy Program, which will receive the sale proceeds. For hours call (805) 497-0710

Agoura Newcomers The Agoura Newcomers Club will host a coffee at 10 a.m. Purpose of club is to help those new to Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake Village and Calabasas to get acquainted. Call for location: (818) 991-6590

A Peach Hill Carnival Peach Hill Academy's Posse Carnival is from 4 to 8 p.m. at 13400 Christian Barrett Drive, Moorpark hosted by Peach Hill PTA and has games and family fun activities plus live and silent auctions and a raffle plus vendors selling varied menu. (805) 378-6307

Cowboy Rhymes,Tunes Cowboy Poetry and Western Music event will be staged at 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night ($25) at Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Pre-show performance 7 to 7:45 p.m., backstage reception at 10:30 p.m. On Sat., May 13 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. is a free community show geared for families, then from 2 to 3:15 p.m. it's a family matinee ($8). (805) 495-3715

Mind Your Manners Simi Valley elementary school children are invited to the fun-filled puppet extravaganza "Manners I. Care, The Traveling Show," adapted from David Bruce's new children's book, at 7 p.m. at Borders Books, 2910 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Puppets take kids on a magical journey to discover that good manners and sharing and caring bring fun and friends.

Calabasas Rocks Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas hosts a rock con

cert at 7 p.m. featuring Grim Task, Enemy, Ormalu plus two other bands. $7. (818) 880-2993

At Artagraphix Celebrity and sports artist Michael Joseph of Thousand Oaks will sign complimentary copies of his cover art, a portrait of Marilyn Monroe, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Artagraphix gallery, 2806 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. RSVP to (805) 496-4900

SAT., MAY 13

Jack & the Beanstalk Gypsies in a Trunk present "Jack and the Beanstalk" at 11:30 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo. Live theatrical performance of children's tale with a modern-day twist. Free. (661) 718-3968

About Camarillo Kids Camarillo Citizen Patrol and Camarillo Police Department host "Kid Print" from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Boys & Girls Club, 1500 Temple Ave., Camarillo. Free service provides photo and thumbprint of child on card for parents in case of emergency. (805) 388-5130

Texas Hold'em

Tourney Westlake Warrior Baseball hosts inaugural Texas Hold 'Em Tournament from 5 to 9 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Free instruction at 3:30 p.m. $100 to $125. (805) 497-7767

Camarillo Art Shows Studio Channel Islands Art Center, on campus of California State University at Channel Islands in Building 18 on Ventura Street in Camarillo, concurrently exhibits four distinct art shows today through June 24 in various galleries. An artist's reception is from 4 to 6 p.m. tonight. Exhibition hours are noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday or by appointment. (805) 383-1368

House Concert Concerts at the Bodie House in Agoura Hills present a special evening of music and song featuring David Roth at 8 p.m. Dessert/ appetizer bar. Directions provided upon RSVP. $15. (818) 621-8309

Very Special Hike Conejo Valley YMCA, National Park Service, volunteer mountain bicyclists and three Kiwanis Clubs will make the "Wheel to the Sea" a thrilling adventure for wheelchair bound outdoors enthusiasts from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Point Mugu State Park. Event includes bus transportation, guided expedition through Sycamore Canyon to Sycamore Cove State Beach, breakfast and barbecue lunch. For details call Deb at (805) 497-3081

Swing Dance Date Goebel Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks: Monthly swing dance begins with 7 p.m. dance lesson then open dancing until 11 p.m. $5 to $10. (818) 8651257

Politics & Tea National Women's Political Caucus of Ventura County invites members and the public to "Politics, Tea & Thee" from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at a private residence in Santa Paula featuring city council members Roseann Mikos (Moorpark) and Jacqui Irwin (Thousand Oaks) and others. $25 to $30. (805) 639-3886

Craft a Gift for Mom Children ages 4 and older are invited to the Calabasas Library at 11 a.m. to a craft event where they'll create a special gift for Mother's Day. Free. (818) 225-7616

Butterfly Walk Join an easy 2.5 hour walk led by a butterfly expert at 9 a.m. at Malibu Creek State Park, on Malibu Canyon Road just south of junction with Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. Observe butterflies and the flowers they visit. Binoculars helpful for viewing. (310) 454-4279

Wine in the Country Moorpark Historical Society hosts an "Afternoon in the Country" featuring rides in antique carriages, wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres at Gregg and Jody Cutler's ranch, 8450 Happy Camp Road, Moorpark. Mike Wesner serves as sommelier, describing wines. $25 per person, $40 per couple, with RSVP to (805) 353-0030

YMCA Flips Pancakes Triunfo YMCA hosts 10th annual Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Part of a youth fair sponsored by Agoura Hills/Oak Park Rotary Club that continues to 3 p.m. and features games, inflatables, youth and parent-oriented displays. Breakfast is $4. (818) 707-9622

Simi Street Fair The Simi Valley Street Fair, sponsored by Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Cochran Street between Sequoia Avenue and Galena Avenue in front of the Simi Valley YMCA. The YMCA will offer a special join fee of $49 for those who sign up during the Fair. (805) 583-5338

Pinki the Clown Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo (inside the airport) presents Pinki the Clown and her production of "Puss 'n' Boots" at 11 a.m. today and Sat., May 27. Hour long show. Kids can meet the cast. $5. (805) 388-5716

Gershwin Saluted California State University at Channel Islands Chorus presents "Gershwin Portraits and Songs from around the World" at 8 p.m. at Padre Serra Parish, 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo. Selected works by the Gershwin brothers, Aaron Copland, Brahms plus spirituals and folk songs. Directed by KuanFen Liu. (805) 643-8430

Cycling the Conejo Conejo Valley Cyclists host 22nd annual "Cruisin' the Conejo" fun and fitness bicycle ride in and around the Thousand Oaks area. Fully supported rides to suit levels from novice to pro. Call for registration details (805) 961-2508

SUN., MAY 14

Blues at the Ranch Melvin Eddy Blues Band will play traditional Chicago blues at 3 p.m. in an outdoor concert on the bucolic grounds of Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura (at Troutdale Drive). Free. (805) 370-2301

Moms' Day Breakfast Boy Scout Troop 127 presents 43rd annual Mother's Day Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Malibou Lake Lodge, 29033 Lake Vista Drive, Agoura featuring all you can eat breakfast served by Scouts (cooked by their dads), with a flower for each mom attending. $3 to $5. (805) 496-0138

Moms' Day Dance USA Dance Inc., Ventura County Chapter, hosts its second annual Mother's Day Dance beginning with a free American tango lesson at

2:20 p.m. at House of Dance, 3007

Get to Know Goebel Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 EJanss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts an "Orientation for Newcomers" program from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Learn about the many activities and services offeredGuided tour, information packets. Free with reservations: (805) 381-2744

WED., MAY 17 Bunsen Ave., Ste. E, Ventura. Roses will be presented to all the ladies in attendance. Music for open dancing from 3 to 5:30 p.m. $5 to $10. (805) 488-4310

Benefit Concert Comedian Dick Van Dyke headlines benefit concert for local high school choral programs at 4 p.m. in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Show's theme is "An Afternoon with Rodgers and Hammerstein." Local high school choral groups will also participate plus Conejo Valley Harmony Oaks Chorus. $13 to $29. (805) 449-2787

MON., MAY 15

RSVP for GOP Gals RSVP is due by today for Westlake Village Republican Women Federated lunch on Wed., May 17 at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 W. Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Social hour at 11:30 a.m., luncheon at noon. Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks will be guest, discussing "Immigration Challenges in Ventura County." U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly and candidate Michael Tennenbaum will make brief remarks about upcoming 24th Congressional District primary election. $35. (818) 991-9456 Judy or (805) 373-1730 Sandy

TUES., MAY 16

'Peter Pan' Checks In Kids Acting Out-west Performing Arts Camp presents the comic musical for families, "Peter Pan," at 5 and 7 p.m. in the Theater on the Hill at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. $6. (805) 381-1246

Oil Alternatives Darrell Clarke, chair of the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter Transpor

tation Committee, a Santa

Monica planning commissioner and advocate for expanded rail transport in L.A., will discuss "Peak Oil," about the huge impact the eminent peak and permanent decline of oil production will have on our economy and lifestyles, at the 7 p.m. meeting of the Sierra Club San Fernando Valley Group/Angeles Chapter at Reseda Park Recreation Hall, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda. (818) 346-9421

Patriotic Tunes San Fernando Valley Male Chorus present its annual spring concert, "America Lift Up Your Voice" at 8 p.m. tonight at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley and at 8 p.m. Sat., May 20 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 23838 Kittridge St., West Hills. $15. (818) 346-6812

Kennedys Recalled Democratic Club of Conejo Valley hosts luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at Rustico Restaurant, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village honoring John F. and Robert Kennedy, with guest speaker Jose Marichal, CLU professor, discussing "To See a Newer World" by Robert Kennedy. $16.50. Reservations: (805) 675-8785

Marimba Concert Celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month with a marimba concert by Yuko Inoue from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Free. (818) 889-2278

WED., MAY 17

Westlake Women Westlake Women's Club, Evening Section, meets 7 p.m. Women in Conejo Valley invited. Group supports community and philanthropic projects. Call for information and location: (805) 496-7954

Chamber Mixer Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts its After Five Mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Infiniti of Thousand Oaks, 3570 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks Auto Mall. Food by Louise's Trattoria, live music, raffle prizes. $2 to $10. (805) 370-0035

THURS., MAY 18

Rotary Hosts Speaker Terry Dipple, executive director of the Las Virgenes/Malibu Council of Governments, will be guest speaker at Rotary Club of Calabasas/Agoura Hills' luncheon meeting at 12:10 p.m. at the Native Cafe, 23536 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. $14 to $17. Guests welcome. (818) 888-0138

Camarillo Newcomers Camarillo Newcomers Club will meet at Greek at the Harbor Restaurant, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura Harbor, for a social hour at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon. Guest speaker Margot Martin, a retired deputy coroner for Oxnard, will reflect on her career. You do not have to be new to the area to join this club. $15 to $17. (805) 658-7301 lunch reservations; for club information call (805) 482-9418

Margarita Tasting Soroptimist International of the Conejo hosts fifth annual Margarita Mix-off from 6 to 8 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park, Thousand Oaks. Many local eateries will be competing, and awards in many categories will be presented including People's Choice Award. $25 to $30. Event benefits numerous local charities. (805) 492-4806