THURS., OCT. 19

Fun Time for Teens Teen Game Night for middle, high school youth. 7 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Bring board or card games. Dance Dance Revolution on big screen. Free. (805) 449-2660, ext. 213.

Rhyme and Reason Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library hosts a free reading of poetry by six members of PoemCrafters Guild, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in library courtyard, 1401 E. Janss Road. Mel Weiner, (805) 480-1450.

Funds for Firefighters Douglas Emmett and the Valley Cultural Center present "Grateful Hearts" second annual Food Faire and Fundraiser for L.A. Fire Department, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oxnard Street between Owensmouth and AMC Place, Woodland Hills. Councilman Dennis Zine as auctioneer. Fine restaurants offer food samples, also meat dishes grilled by firefighters. (818) 593-6266.

High Fashion Camarillo Newcomers Club at Sportman Restaurant, 4426 Central Ave., Camarillo. Social/meeting 11 a.m., luncheon noon. Gina Kalcic, fashion consultant, demonstrates with models use of accessories. $17.50 members, $19.50 guests. (805) 482-3290 lunch RSVP. (805) 386-4079 club info.

Good Boutique Buys Westlake High School Competition Cheer Team Boutique fundraiser, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow, in school gym mezzanine, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road. Jewelry, designer clothing, homemade gourmet, men's golf apparel, purses.

FRI., OCT. 20

Home Cooking Simi Valley Council on Aging hosts annual Italian Dinner, 6 to 9 p.m., Senior Center multipurpose room, 2900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. $10. Proceeds to Meals on Wheels, Lifeline, Brown Bag Programs. Get tickets at Senior Center front desk.

Big Bang? Ventura County Astronomical Society hosts Edward (Ned) Wright, PhD, UCLA astronomy professor. Topic: "Observing the Origin of the Universe." Public invited. 7:30 p.m., Forum Auditorium, Moorpark College. (805) 642-5166.

For Booklovers Friends of Woodland Hills Library hosts a book sale today and tomorrow, Oct. 21at 22200 Ventura Blvd. Members only can shop 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Open to public from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Tapes, videos, records, CDs, cookbooks, collector books. All proceeds to library. For info, call (818) 226-0017.

Stargazers "Fall Constellations" Trail to the Stars. Explore the stars with a giant telescope and learn about fall constellations at Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve. 7 p.m. Meet at the Victory trailhead (Victory Boulevard, West of Valley Circle Boulevard). Bring water, jacket, flash

ight covered in red cellophane or a red balloon. Two-hour program is for all ages. Free, $1 for parking. (310) 4541395, ext. 153 or www.LAmountains.com.

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Awards Agoura/Oak Park Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Edward L. Masry Awards for

ntegrity in Community Service, 5:30 p.m. at the Westlake Hyatt. Host, TV Personality Wink Martindale. Benefits L.A. Sheriff's Widows & Orphans, Diabetes Foundation. (818) 889-3150.

Be Very Afraid Moorpark Library hosts Freaky Friday Night for teens, 7 to 9 p.m. at library, 699 Moorpark Ave. Spooktacular fun at haunted house event. Food, fun and fright. Wear a costume. Presented by Moorpark Library Teen Club. Chris Culver, youth librarian, (805) 529-0440.

GOP Women Conejo Valley GOP Women host Tony Dolz, candidate 41st Assembly District, 11:30 a.m., Plug Nickel Restaurant, 717 Lakefield Drive, Westlake Village. $20. RSVP Sylvia Musgrove, (805) 495-6418.

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OCT. 21

Civil War Buffs Dr. Joan Waugh, associate professor of history at UCLA, uses slides, songs and stories to discuss battle experiences of Civil War volunteer citizen soldier. 2 p.m., Meeting Room B, Oxnard Public Library, 251 S. "A" St. Free. (805) 385-7532.

Mozart Salute Platt Branch Library hosts second Mozart 250th Birthday Chamber Concert at 2:30 p.m. in library's Young Adult Section, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Bright Light Chamber Players perform Mozart selections. Free, no reservations needed. (818) 340-9386.

Trip the Light Fantastic Thousand Oaks Dance hosts The Starlighters for dancing at Goebel Senior Center ballroom, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m., dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $5 members, $7 non-members. Couples and singles welcomed. Light refreshments. (805) 381-2744.

Music Benefit Los Angeles Pierce Symphonic Winds, Kadima Conservatory and the Foundation for Pierce College sponsor Monte Carlo Night fundraiser, 7 p.m. at the Campus Center, Pierce College, Woodland Hills. $30. Gaming, live 20-piece dance band, snacks, silent auction and raffles. Proceeds fund musicpromoting activities, including free

SAT., OCT. 21

Trail Work Day Clean up parks on Conejo Open Space Trail Work Day. Meet at Conejo Community Center, Botanical Garden (enter off Gainsborough Road), Thousand Oaks. Registration, board buses, 7:30 to 8 a.m. Trail work, 8 a.m. to noon. Free barbecue for volunteers, noon to 2 p.m. Mountain bike giveaway. (805) 381-2741. concerts for seniors and elementary age children. For info, Jack Glantz, (818) 501-3100.

Democratic Women Democratic Women's Council of the Conejo Valley host brunch, 9 to 11 a.m., Boccaccio's Restaurante, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road. Speaker is Steven Hill, director of Political Reform Program of the New American Foundation. $25, includes beverage, tip. RSVP required, (805) 497-1003.

Ice Cream & Harmony Harmony Oaks Chorus sings classic barbershop, ice cream sundaes served during intermission. Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. $10. (805) 379-5616 or online at Ticketmaster@cvhoc.com.

SUN., OCT. 22

Celebrate 'Punky' Calabasas Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road. Carnival games, arts and crafts marketplace, car show, contests, inflatable rides, live bands, food, beer garden and plenty of pumpkins. Free parking, admission, shuttle service. Rides and games, 50 cents to $1. Can purchase pumpkins to take. (818) 222-5680.

Walk the Dog New Leash on Life presents Nuts for Mutts-the Walk (5K walk) behind Shepard Stadium, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills. 8 a.m. check in. Free registration. Benefits program that provides therapy dogs for autistic children. Sign up (661) 255-0097 or www.walkforpaws.com.

AAUW Gift Store Thousand Oaks Branch, American Association of University Women hosts third annual Marketplace and Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Crafts, art, jewelry, handbags, clothing, tea boxes, teas, china. All proceeds to Tech Trek, scholarships, Legal Advocacy Fund programs. Free admission. Marsha, (805) 946-1463 or Judi, (805) 492-5217. MON., OCT.

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Vice Mayor Camarillo Republican Women Federated Club hosts luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m., Sterling Hills Golf Club, Camarillo. City Vice Mayor Jan McDonald gives Power Point pres e n t a t i o n , "Camarillo Library, The Next Chapter." City Council candidate David Schlangen, school board candidates Ron Speakman and John Alamillo also present. Guests

may ask questions. $17.50. RSVP Elvita 987-8988. Jones, (805) 987-8988.

TUES., OCT 24

Grow Avocados Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m., Newbury Park Library meeting room, 2331 Borchard RoadTopic: growing backyard avocadosGuests welcomed. (805) 498-1623.

Discuss Ballot Issues Ellen Pangarliotas of the L.A. League of Women Voters Speakers Bureau presents analysis of November ballot issues, 7 p.m., multipurpose room of Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland HillsFriends of Platt Library general meeting, 6:45 p.m. (818) 340-9386.

WED., OCT. 25

Tiny Treasures Conejo Valley Garden Club meets 9:30 a.m., United MethodisChurch, 1000 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Floral designer Eileen Fumara of Sherman Oaks presents "The World of Miniatures." Members, guests may bring own pieces for Fumara's advice. Public invitedGerry, (805) 493-1955.

Moms Relax Conejo Valley Mothers & More hosts a Moms' Night Out at 7:30 p.m. at Buca Di Beppo, 205 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.

Bingo and Buffet Thousand Oaks Woman's Club meets 10:30 a.m. at Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Mexican buffet luncheon, bingo with cash prizes. RSVP with Gail MacDonald, (805) 495-7749.

Sew Good Channel Islands Chapter of The Embroiderer's Guild of America meets 9:30 a.m. at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Program: Stitch In. Beginners welcome. (805) 498-5956.

Candidates Present Nine candidates speak at Simi Valley School Board Candidates Forum, 7 to 10 p.m., Simi Valley City Council Chambers, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. Event broadcast live on Time Warner cable channel 10. Sponsored by Simi Valley PTA/PTSA Council.

Do Good Deeds Camarillo Club of Soroptimist International, local volunteer club, hosts Fall Social, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at New Horizon's Travel, 370 Lantana St. Learn about club's mission, service projects. Light refreshments. Betty Gatlin, (805) 987-9804 or Mindy Froelich, (805) 383-5593.

Speak Up Develop verbal, nonverbal communication skills at Daybreakers Toastmasters Club every Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 a.m., Baxter BioScience, 1 Baxter Way, Westlake. Guests welcomed. (805) 230-0050 or (818) 772-6413. www.Daybreakers.org.

FRI., OCT. 27

Costumes and Games Conejo Valley YMCA hosts safe, supervised preHalloween experience for children of all ages, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Costume parade, games, craft booths, movie, barbecue. (805) 523-7613.

Vampire Flick The 1922 silent movie "Nosferatu" screens 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 1 Church Road, Thousand Oaks. Timothy Howard, director of organ studies CSUN, plays original live organ score. Children have Halloween party in parish hall during film. $15 at door. (805) 495-6441.