THURS., JULY 27

Chamber Mixer The Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a mixer at 5:30 p.m. at City National Bank, 2655 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village featuring food, door prizes. (818) 889-3150

Family Time Plus The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center hosts its inaugural "Family Mixer," an event aimed at mixing family time with business at the Berylwood/Simi Valley Family Resource Center from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be business networking as well as a chance for children to play kiddie bingo and make crafts. (805) 5263900

Teacher Leads Band Julie Judd, director of bands at Chaparral Middle School in Moorpark, will conduct the Camarillo Community Band when it performs a wide variety of musical favorites at 7 p.m. in Constitution Park, next to city hall in Camarillo. (805) 484-8050

Volunteers to Help Trained RSVP volunteers will provide help through the Homeowners and Renters Assistance Program. Qualified individuals receive a once yearly rebate on their property tax payments. From 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday through Aug. 31 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 381-2744

FRI., JULY 28

Make Way for

'The Music Man' Cabrillo Music Theatre presents "The Music Man," the story of a charming con artist, the town he tries to con, and the demure librarian who captures his heart. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, tonight through Aug. 6 in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $19 to $45. (805) 449-2787

This Game is History Local history teacher Brian Dennert will demonstrate how to play the new history-themed card game "Anachronism: The Greatest Game in History" from the History Channel at 5 p.m. at Hidden Fortress Comics and Collectibles, 1960 Sequoia Ave., Ste. 9, Simi Valley. The game creates a curiosity to find out more about history, and is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Free. (805) 501-1939 Dennert or call Hidden Fortress at (805) 526-6457

High School Reunion The El Camino Real High School Class of 1976 hosts its 30th year reunion today through July 30. Today's activities feature an informal get together at 4 p.m. The reunion gala begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday with cocktails in the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, followed by dinner and dancing. On Sunday there's a family picnic at 12:30 p.m. For details call Robin Golden Rojas at (818) 807-5436

E.T. to Visit Westlake The city of Westlake Village will provide an outdoor screening of the Steven Spielberg classic "E.T.: The Extraterrestrial" at sundown in the Westlake Village Civic Center courtyard. Admission is free. California Pizza Kitchen will sell special pizzas and salads for $5 at 6:30 p.m. Popcorn, candy and beverages will be available for purchase. (818) 7061613

Fusion Band Led by Agoura High School student Ryan Greenfield, the band "Segue!" will perform rock/fusion from 8 to 9 p.m. at B.B. King's in the CityWalk complex at Universal Studios. (818) 991-4607

SAT., JULY 29

Art and Floats The Camarillo Art Center will present "Camarillo Pastel Show" from today through Aug. 20 at 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A "Black Cow" (root beer float) reception will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. today. The show features wellknown artists from around Ventura County. Free. (805) 445-7061

School of Rock The Paul Green School of Rock AllStars, a blend of veteran musicians and student musicians ages 13 to 17 will perform classic rock hits from Zeppelin to Zappa at 8 p.m. at The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Doors open 6 p.m. for a special appearance by Paul Green. $10 to $16.

Salsa Festival The 13th annual Oxnard Salsa Festival is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and tomorrow at Plaza Park at Fifth and B streets in downtown Oxnard. Event features six salsa bands, salsa tasting, salsa dance contests and lessons, food courts, children's attractions and more all related to a celebration of salsa food, music and dance. Admission and parking are free. (800) 2-Oxnard

Malibu Arts

Festival The Malibu Arts Festival is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow outside the Malibu Civic Center in downtown Malibu and features more than 200 exhibits and artists' booths, live musical performances, children's art workshop, dining area. Admission free, parking $7. (310) 4569025

Blessed for

Protection The Blessing of the Cars annual car show includes a priest blessing guests' cars to keep passengers safe and to improve gas mileage from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hansen Dam Park, Los Angeles. Event features classic and exotic vehicles on display, great car art, many offbeat car competition categories, trophy girls, hot rod films, live musical entertainment, vendors, raffle, food. $7. (323) 6631265

Dance Floor Date Pi-R Squares Dance Club hosts a plus level square dance with A-1 tip at break time with rounds from 7 to 8 p.m. and between tips at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 4921442

See Elvis on Big Screen Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District offers "Dive-in" movies at the Rancho Simi Community Park Pool, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. "Blue Hawaii" will be screened at 7:30 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets, and rafts and inner tubes for swimming. Candy and drinks will be offered for purchase. $5. (805) 5844436

SUN., JULY 30

A Garden of Music Gardens of the World community park at 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks (opposite Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza) continues its annual Summer Jazz Concert Series with Luis Munoz and his ensemble from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Picnickers welcome, but no pets. Free. (805) 557-1135

'Taste of Camarillo' The Meadowlark Service League presents 19th annual fundraiser "A Taste of Camarillo" from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the Adolfo Camarillo Ranch House featuring wine tasting, food sampling from local restaurants, live wine auction, silent auction, opportunity drawing, live entertainment, boutique shops. $60 to $70. (805) 983-4575

Magician to Perform Comic-magician Pete McLeod headlines "Hot Summer Night," a program at Christian Church of the Hills, 29295 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. A tri-tip dinner and dessert is at 6 p.m. and his show is at 7:15 p.m. Show is free; dinner $5. (818) 991-1929

Good Day for Pirates Ventura Harbor Village hosts a Pirate's Day based on new "Pirates of the Caribbean" film featuring Johnny Depp lookalike, exotic birds, children's treasure hunt, pirate tattoos, strolling pirate musicians, sword fights, gun battles, costume contest, all things nautically naughty as performed by professional group Pirates for Hire. From 1 to 5 p.m. (805) 477-0470

TUES., AUG. 1

Hemingway Would Go Eric of Eric's Tackle Shop in Ventura will discuss "Exotic Game Fishing" as guest speaker during the Ventura Sportfishing Club's meeting at Dupar's Restaurant, Thousand Oaks. Fellowship begins 6:30 p.m. with dinner to follow. Open to all. (805) 987-6521

Origami Creations Children are invited to an origami crafts workshop offered ongoing throughout the day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Kids' Adventure Garden in the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. The garden features a tree house, dinosaur garden and a chance for youth to learn about nature and gardening. $2 for workshop participation, no garden admission fee. Docents available. (818) 889-0560

SUN., JULY 30

WED., AUG. 2

Attorney Advises

Mothers Attorney Diedre Wachbrit, a specialist in estate planning, will be guest speaker when the Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples meets from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at a Thousand Oaks location. Call for specifics: Shawn Nelson (805) 732-8369

A Manual in Manga Jim Gilbert, the talent behind TV's "The Cartoon Factory," will conduct a "Cartooning vs. Manga" program open to teenagers interested in exploring American and Japanese animation techniques, in two sessions: at 3 p.m. at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks; and at 7 p.m. at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Free. (805) 4492660, ext. 213

RSVP Due for Lunch Reservations are required by today for the Bella Vita Italian Social Club's summer luncheon and card party from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 9 in the parish hall of St. Jude's Catholic Church, 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Many different card games (bring your own supplies) plus bingo, lunch and a special boutique. $12.50. (818) 8652975

Moms Club Meets The Moms Club of Westlake Village will host a playgroup for new members to join at Evenstar Park in Westlake Village from 10 a.m. to noon. Mothers can find an age appropriate playgroup for their child or baby and learn more about the supportive club's activities. (818) 974-3319

THURS., AUG. 3

Guests of Rotary The Rotary Club of Calabasas/ Agoura Hills meets at 12:10 p.m. each Thursday at the Native Cafe, 23536 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Today Don Sweeney will discuss his book "Backstage at the Tonight Show," where he formerly served as an assistant to "Doc." Severinsen. On Thurs., Aug. 10, guest speaker John Purdy will discuss his role as a producer of large entertainment events. $14 to $17. (818) 888-0138

Woodworking Skills Conejo Valley Woodworkers' Association meet at 7 p.m. at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Representatives from A Cut Above will discuss their extensive line of abrasives, sand papers, grinding wheels, tools and cutters. Visitors welcome. (805) 492-2968

Camarillo Democrats The Democratic Club of Camarillo will meet 7 p.m. at the UFCW Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road. Ventura County Supervisor Kathy Long will be the guest speaker. Public welcome. (805) 383-6204

FRI., AUG. 4

Camarillo

Gets Jazzy The Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival kicks off with an opening night gala at Studio Channel Islands Art Center, on the CSUCI campus featuring live music, gallery exhibits, silent and live auctions, dinner under the stars and an 8:30 p.m. performance by the David Sanborn Group. $50 to $150. The Festival continues Saturday (all events free) with a wide array of musical performances and art exhibits including an art walk, battle of the jazz bands, open artists' studios, concluding with the Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman at 7:30 p.m. in the Camarillo Arts Council Pavillion at Constitution Park. On Sunday events are at Camarillo Ranch House and include lunch, art show, smooth jazz trumpet master Rick Braun, grand prize raffle drawing, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $45 to $150. (805) 484-4383

Dance in Moorpark "Dancing Under the Stars" is a dance concert and site-specfic performance directed by Robert Salas and featuring modern, ballet, ballroom, hip hop and production dance numbers in the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday and Sunday. Ticket info: (805) 378-1485

SAT., AUG. 5

Young Piano Power Two gifted award-winning pianists will be the featured soloists in two "Project: Brahms" concerts performed with the Concertos with Orchestra Thousand Oaks Inc., a professional ensemble conducted by Thomas Osborn. The concert fare is identical. Edward Lan, 19, will perform at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo. Tickets $10. At 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sun., Aug. 6, Sean Chen, 17, a recent Oak Park High School graduate, will perform in the Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. A panel discussion on "Brahms and his Concertos" is at 1:30 p.m. Tickets $10 to $20. (805) 376-2485

Hone Speaking Skills Today is Newcomer's Day hosted by Sagacious Speakers when they meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Westlake Church of Religious Science at The Water Court, 880 Hampshire Road, Ste. V, Westlake Village. Learn to become a confident public speaker with their insights. (805) 241-1115

Garden Happenings Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks: From 10 a.m. to noon today the garden hosts a native and waterwise plant sale in the nursery area. At 2 p.m. tomorrow join Ed Hager for an informative tour of the garden's rare fruit orchard. Free. (805) 494-7630

Fairy Tales in the Park Gypsies in a Trunk present an original tale, "The Wraggle Taggle Gypsies, Oh!" by Susanna Miller about a princess who seems to have everything she might want until traveling entertainers, giant grasshoppers and other surprises stop by her castle. Shows are free and presented in outdoor settings. Bring children, leave pets home. Today the show is at 11 a.m. at Foxfield Park in Westlake Village and repeated at 4 p.m. at Rancho Simi Amphitheater in Rancho Simi Community Park, corner of Erringer and Royal, Simi Valley. It will be performed at 11:30 a.m. Sat., Aug. 12 behind the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 Burnley, Camarillo. (661) 718-3968

Neighborhoods Unite Various Thousand Oaks neighborhoods will participate from 4 to 9 p.m. in National Night Out 2006, a celebration highlighting crime prevention and public safety awareness. Get acquainted with neighbors, meet local law enforcement representatives and local officials. (805) 371-8362 Senior Dep. Lee Morris or (818) 4292188 John DiGuiseppe