THURS., AUG. 17

Oak Park Gardeners The Oak Park Gardeners will learn all about worms and worm castings at their 7 p.m. meeting at Mae Boyar Park, Oak Park. Public invited. (818) 706-6331

Calling Entrepreneurs Success Vision Networking group for entrepreneurs will hear from guest speaker Sharon Ball of Feng Shui Dynamics on "Is Your Office Space Sabotaging Your Success?" from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Life Change Center, 21777 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 231, Woodland Hills. $20. (818) 884-5227

FRI., AUG. 18

'The Mikado' Curtain Call Youth Theatre in association with Camarillo Community Theatre presents 30 actors ages 10 to 19 in performances of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta "The Mikado" at 8 p.m. tonight, at 2 and 8 p.m. tomorrow and at 2 p.m. Sunday, at 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo (inside the airport). $5 to $10. It's the tale of Nanki-Poo, Yum Yum, Ko Ko and the comic plot twists that their star-crossed paths take on the path to true love. (805) 388-5716

A Primer

on Telescopes Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 8 p.m. at Charles Temple Observatory at Moorpark College. Various club members will conduct a new telescope user's clinic. Learn pros and cons of different types of telescope plus opportunity to view the night sky. Club advises to call first to confirm event location (805) 520-9666

SAT., AUG. 19

Camarillo Air Show The 26th annual Camarillo Air Show presented by Experimental Aircraft Assn. Chapter 723 will be at Camarillo Airport today and tomorrow and feature aerobatics, airplane rides, entertainment, food, flying and static displays of experimental, military and vintage aircraft, children's activities, pancake breakfast, silent auction and raffle, and World War II flying aces sharing memories of their airborne adventures. $6 to $15. (805) 218-6460

Steely Dan Devotees The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents Music in the Park concert at 6 p.m. at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley featuring the band Pretzel Logic in a Steely Dan tribute. Picnickers are invited to bring a basket, or purchase food at the event. Free admission. (818) 865-9304

Genealogy Update Ventura County Genealogical Society, Inc. meets 1 to 4 p.m. at Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Cathy Robbins will discuss "Salt Lake, Rumor vs. Facts." There will also be two workshops. Guests welcome and invited to bring any questions. Free. (805) 644-4753

'The Little Prince' "The Little Prince" will be performed at 8 p.m. today and Sat., Aug. 26 at 30495 Canwood St., Agoura Hills, in an adaptation by show's director Anthony Montes of Antoine de Saint Exupery's book. The John Robert Powers Production Group's show features performers ages 9 to 14. Donations accepted. Reserve: (818) 735-8620

Swim Fun Sign-ups Conejo Valley YMCA, 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks hosts sign-ups for fall group and private swim classes. Priority registration 9 to 11 a.m. open to those enrolled in swim programs within the last year, otherwise 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (805) 523-7613

Youth Dance and More Conejo Recreation and Park District hosts an End of Summer Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks featuring DJ, video show, outdoor inflatables, rock climbing wall, barbecue. School ID required; dress code enforced. Conejo Valley students only; incoming seventh-, eighth and ninth-graders welcome. $10. (805) 494-5156

Catch a Seaside Flick CineMalibu and California Wildlife Center present live music and a screening of family film "Fly Away Home" at 6 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park, corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road (opposite Pepperdine). Live music begins at 6 p.m. with The Mornings followed by recording artist Marianne Keith. Film starts at dusk. Food and beverages available for purchase. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Admission free but donations welcomed to support wildlife center. (818) 222-2658

Meet the Candidate Meet and Greet reception for Ferial Masry, candidate for California's 37th Assembly District, is from 4 to 6 p.m. at home of Gerda and Arnold Fadden, 1428 Suffolk Ave., Thousand Oaks. RSVP (805) 495-1577

SUN., AUG. 20

Bridal Show

at Hyatt The Hyatt Bridal Premiere Show is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the

Hyatt Westlake Plaza,

880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Fashion shows are at 12:30 and 3 p.m. More than 65 vendors will assist brides-to-be with all aspects of wedding planning. $8. (805) 376-3515

Free Car Wash Christian Church of the Hills is providing a free community car wash from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church driveway at 29295 Agoura Road, just west of Kanan Road in Agoura Hills. (818) 991-1929

Meet Local Wildlife At 7 p.m. at Sycamore Canyon in Point Mugu State Park (on the Pacific Coast Highway four miles west of Ventura County line) meet live wild birds, mammals and reptiles as the Nature of Wildworks presents "Wild in California," a one-hour family program providing an up close look at local wild critters. (310) 455-0550

SUN., AUG. 20

A Classy Big Band Comprised of some of Hollywood's finest musicians, Steve Huffsteter's Big Band will entertain from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at a Summer Jazz Concert on the grounds of Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Lawn seating, bring a blanket or lawn chair, no pets. Free. (805) 557-1135

Silent Film Screening The National Park Service and the Silent Society of Hollywood Heritage Inc. present "The Lost World," a 1925 silent film, at 7:30 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion at Paramount Ranch, on Cornell Road in Agoura. The film is an adventure story that uses pioneering special effects to tell the story of a lost world in South America where dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Michael Mortilla provides live musical accompaniment. Bring a flashlight and mosquito repellant. $3 to $6. (805) 370-2301

Knights Play Golf Knights of Columbus, Moorpark Holy Cross Council No. 9969, hosts 10th annual charity golf tournament on the Shadow course at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. Check in at 10:30 a.m., putting

contest 11 a.m., shotgun start

at noon, dinner and raffle following play, plus hole-in-one prize. $150. (805) 532-2114 Tim

Flute Music at Rancho From 10 a.m. to noon, Erik "Medicine Wind" Alvarado will perform Native American flute music in the picturesque setting of Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park. Free. Call National Park Service for directions at (805) 3702301

MON., AUG. 21

Mariachi Music Plus Haverim B'nai B'rith welcomes the public to attend the 10th annual Ice Cream Social at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Guests will be serenaded by the strolling Mariachi Camarillo Group performing rancheras, polkas and more.

Quilters Have Heart "Philanthropy" will be the subject discussed when the Conejo Valley Quilters meet in Baxter Auditorium, One Baxter Way, Westlake Village. Social is at 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. New quilters and guests are welcome. (805) 529-4882

TUES., AUG. 22

For Adoptive Parents Children's Bureau hosts a parent orientation for prospective adoptive parents from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Single or married adults are welcome, both English and Spanishspeaking. (805) 499-0620

Compost Facts Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Stan Hakes from the city of Thousand Oaks will discuss composting and worms. Members will partake of a crop swap. Nonmembers are welcome. (805) 498-1623

WED., AUG. 23

Embroidery Display Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America meets from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. The program will feature a display of completed projects. Beginners are welcome to attend. (805) 498-5956

Animal Expert's Advice Animal whisperer Elizabeth O'Fallon-Whittington will conduct "Communication: A Workshop for Animal Owners" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Aug. 26 at Horse-NAround Art Gallery, 53 Moody Court, Thousand Oaks. $25 donation is directed to animal rescue organizations. (805) 494-7213