THURS., APRIL 12

Positive Parenting Mothers and More host Spring Open House, 7:30 p.m., Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 E. Oak Crest Drive. Guest speaker Sherry Gaba on "Mindfullness: The Power of Parenting in the Now." Free, open to public. Maria Ballesteros - Spayne (805) 418-0126.

Fashionable Luncheon Reservations due today for fundraising luncheon, fashion show sponsored by Conejo Valley Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Event is 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thurs., April 26, Wood Ranch Golf Club, 301 Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi Valley. Chapter members model fashions from Coldwater Creek's spring collection. Door prizes, raffle, silent auction. RSVP Barbara Chandler (805) 482-4548.

Tune In Simi Settlers Amateur Radio Club meets 7:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. John Beckers, W6JON, speaks on energy management networking in MESH Wireless Network, a large school environment. Al Febraro, W6AAX, (805) 208-1790.

Progress On Library Calabasas Historical Society presents former Calabasas mayor Bob Hill, Calabasas City Library, 23975 Park Sorrento. 6:30 p.m. general meeting, election. 7 p.m., Hill gives update on new city library under construction in Calabasas Civic Center. Public invited. Free refreshments. Bernice Fisher (818) 225-8434.

Search For Jewels Conejo Gem & Mineral Club meets 7:30 p.m., Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Leslie Neff, Larry Hoskinson present "Tourist's guide to finding opal in Coober Pedy, Australia." Youth program available. Public welcome; free. Becky Williamson, (805) 532-1916.

Travelogue "Whizzing Around the World With Irma." 10 a.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. World traveler Irma Kackert discusses her trip through Panama Canal locks in small boat. (805) 381-27744.

FRI., APRIL 13

Meet Assemblywoman Assemblywoman Audra Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) meets with residents for coffee, 8 to 9 a.m., Roxy's Deli, 1345 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Bring questions, discuss issues.

Classic Comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace" opens 8 p.m ., Camarillo Community Theater, 330 Skyway Drive, inside airport. Continues through May 13. Friday, Saturday 8 p.m; Sunday 2 p.m. (805) 388-5716.

Sheriff Speaks Las Posas Republican Women Federated meet, Las Posas Country Club, Camarillo. Social time 11 a.m., meeting 11:15 a.m., luncheon follows. Guest speaker Sheriff Bob Brooks discusses homeland security, county preparedness. $20. (805) 484-0690.

Funny Stuff Farce opens at Stage Door Theater, "Having a Wonderful Time, Wish You Were Her," 8 p.m., 28311 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Through May 19. Friday, Saturday 8 p.m., two Sunday matinees 2 p.m. $12 to $15. (818) 889-5209.

It's A Thriller Conejo Players open mystery drama "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton, 8 p.m., 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Thursdays through Saturdays through May 12, 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. Tickets $14 to $18. (805) 495-3715.

Get Motivated Simi Valley Hospital Foundation presents fundraiser, "Hats Off to Women" conference, luncheon, fashion show. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Speaker: author, motivational speaker Mary Marcdante. Proceeds to purchase digital mammography technology for hospital. $45. (805) 955-8142.

SAT., APRIL 14

Happy Feet West Coast Swing Dance, Goebel Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Dance lesson 7 p.m., Open dancing until 11 p.m. All ages welcome. General admission $10, seniors $5. David Katz (818) 865-1257.

Butterfly Walk Fred Heath, author of "An Introduction to Southern California Butterflies," leads easy two-hour walk to waterfall to see local butterflies, flowers. Free. Meet at 9:30 a.m. in La Jolla Canyon parking lot, Point Mugu State Park. Binoculars helpful. Free.

Earth Day RSVP Reservations due today for Save Our Ring Of Green, Save Open Space-Santa Monica Mountains 2007 Earth Day Celebration, 1 to 4 p.m., Sat., April 28, Mission Courtyard, Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Dr. Ray Sauvajot discusses future of mountain lion in Santa Monica Mountains. Other honored guests, silent auction. $50 includes lunch, raffle entry for Fred Stone canvas lithograph. Proceeds help save Mount Clef Ridge Wildlife Corridor from further development. www. SaveOurRingOfGreen.com.

Multimedia Art New West Symphony premieres newly-commissioned work, "Yosemite: Journey of Light," fusion of original symphonic music by Robert Kyr and photography by Lawrence Janss. 8 p.m., Countrywide Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. $20 to $88. Tickets at box office, (800) New West,(866) 776-8400. www. newwestsymphony.org.

Nature Paintout Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore host paintout, Rocky Oaks off Mulholland Hwy. Meet in parking lot 10 a.m. All artists welcome; paint in shaded woodland or in open meadows with mountains vistas. Bring own supplies, water. Carole Garland (310) 338-0333.

Middle East Culture Tribal belly dance performances with live music, world market vending at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Today 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Turkish food, dance workshops, family entertainment. Admission $15 today, $10 Sunday. (818) 8802993,www. tribalcaravan.com, www.ahccc.org.

Clean Up Creeks City of Calabasas hosts annual Creek Cleanup, 9 to 11 a.m., De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road. Remove waste from creeks. Volunteers receive free T-shirt. Gloves, plastic bags provided. Light refreshments served. Students earn community service hours. Wear sunblock, work clothes, no flipflops. (818) 878-4225.

Watch Anime Movie Calabasas Library screens anime movie, 2 p.m., 23975 Park Sorrento St. Under 13 admitted only with adult. Free admission, refreshments. Karilyn Steward, librarian, (818) 225-7616.

Slice of Paradise Last day to buy tickets for Sumac Elementary School's "A Slice of Paradise" dinner dance, silent & live auctions, 6 to 10 p.m., Sat., April 28, Malibou Lake Mountain Clubhouse, Agoura. Cocktails, silent auction begin 5 p.m. Door prizes for early birds. Items for bid include chopper, New York trip, sports memorabilia, baskets. Tropical attire suggested. $65. Proceeds benefit school programs. No tickets sold at door. (818) 642-5311.

SUN., APRIL 15

It's About Time Ventura County & Santa Barbara County chapter, National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors meets at noon, Ventura College, Building B, cafeteria. Watches, clocks on display, mart. Program: Jorge Montoya presents "Wrist Watches, Modern and Old Tools." Public invited. $3 admission. (805) 988-1764, www.nawcc.org.

Humanitarian Is Guest Reservations due today for Westlake Village Republican Women Federated luncheon, Wed., April 18, Westlake Village Inn, 31943 W. Agoura Road. Social time 11:30 a.m., luncheon noon. Guest speaker Noel Irwin Hentschel, philanthropist & chairman/CEO American Tours International. $35. Spouses welcomed. Mail checks to WVRWF, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, A8 Box 102, Westlake Village, CA 91362. (805) 373-1730.

Remember Holocaust Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley & Ventura County meets 2 to 4 p.m., Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Program: Commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day.90-minute, award-winning PBS documentary "There Once Was A Town" screened; film interviews survivors of Jewish town destroyed by Nazis. Free, open to public. Jan Meisels Allen, (818) 889-6616, publicity@jgscv.org.

MON., APRIL 16

Simi/Moorpark GOP Reservations due today for Simi Valley/Moorpark Republican Women's Club meeting 11:30 a.m. Fri., April 20, Lost Canyon Golf Club, Simi Valley. Guest speaker Tom Del Beccaro, California Republican vice chair, board of directors and Operations and Budget Committees. Public invited. RSVP Karen, (805) 529-0581.

WED., APRIL 18

Science Fair Public viewing of student entries in 53rd annual Ventura County Science Fair, 4 to 7 p.m., Ventura County Fair Grounds, Ventura. (805) 388-4316, www.vcoe.org/sc.

Global

Warming Talk Valley West Democratic Club meets 7 p.m., Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Program: global warming with John Zavalney, speaker from Climate Project, inspired by film "An Inconvenient Truth." Also, cast members from new musical "Bush is Bad" sing songs. Public welcome; no charge to attend. (818) 888-8718.

Talk About Food Daybreakers of Westlake Toastmaster Club meets 6:30 to 8 a.m., Baxter BioScience, One Baxter Way, Westlake Village. Members share stories of favorite foods. Visitors welcome. Jim Hoagland, (805) 498-8754, www.Daybreakers.org.

Barbershop Mania Oak Park High School Choir presents "Barbershop Mania," 7 to 9 p.m., campus Pavilion. 14 quartets perform. Refreshments served. Prizes to best groups. $10 adults, $5 students.

THURS., APRIL 19

Bonsai Beauties Conejo Valley Bonsai Society meets 7:30 p.m., community room, Commercial Capital Bank, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Bring tree to work on, get advice from resident pros or watch. Nat Stein (805) 374-9668.

Garden Club Oak Park Gardeners meet 7 p.m., Mae Boyer Park, Kanan & Conifer roads, Oak Park. Guest speaker Dee Lyon from Audubon Club of Conejo Valley. Topic: native plants that wildlife, birds need for food. Visitors welcome. (818) 879-7446.

Peek Into Mansion Calabasas Historical Society hosts tour of Greystone Mansion, Beverly Hills. For car pool, meet 8:45 a.m. behind McDonald's, 4785 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. $10. After tour, lunch at Beverly Hills restaurant. RSVP Karl Wedemeyer, (818) 333-6306.

Charitable Angels Second annual Angels of Charity Spring Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Moorpark Country Club. Guest speaker Dr. Janice Daurio, philosophy professor. Reservations $100, includes luncheon, membership dues. Angels is women's organization supporting programs of Catholic Charities, Ventura County. RSVP Maria Peate, (805) 497-8343.

FRI., APRIL 20

Fantasy Painter Simi Valley Art Association meets 7 to 9:30 p.m., Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Artist/ teacher John Sidman creates a fantasy painting in acrylics. Brief business meeting precedes demo. $5 donation from nonmembers. Michelle Adler (805) 526-4599.

SAT., APRIL 21

Straight Shooters Conejo Valley Archers of Simi Valley shoot 9 a.m. every Saturday, Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. All equipment provided, certified instructors. All ages welcome. $3/four hours shooting. (805) 530-1339. www.cvarchers.org.