Datebook

Playthings For KidsTHURS., DEC. 6

'Skin Of Our Teeth' Malibu High School presents Pulitzer Prize-winning play "The Skin of Our Teeth" by Thornton Wilder, 30215 Morning View Drive. 7 p.m. Dec. 6 to 8; 2 p.m. Dec. 9. $15 adults, $10 students, seniors. (310) 457-6801, www.malibuhigh .smmusd.org.

Make A Date RSVP due for Thousand Oaks Women's Connection monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 12, Naylor's Banquet Center at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Wreath making by Michaels. Judith Scharfenberg discusses "Rising above challenges with a joyful heart." Musical guests Erica Reisser, Christina Tellez. $16. RSVP Joanne, (805) 498-1823; Charlene, (805) 526-9820.

Holiday Reception Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts holiday reception, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Bank of America, 31111 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Free.

Bring Toy To Mixer Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts Holiday Mixer, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 24150 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Bring new unwrapped $10 toy for AbilityFirst distribution. Free admission. RSVP (818) 222-5780.

Playthings For Kids

Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association meets 7 p.m., Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Presentation of toys members have made to donate to children in need. (818) 707-2772, www.cvwa.org.

FRI., DEC. 7

'Tuna Christmas' Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center presents familyfriendly holiday comedy, "A Tuna Christmas" by Jason Williams, Joe Sears, & Ed Howard, tonight through Dec. 22, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. Thursday 7 p.m., Friday & Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. $20 adults, $16 seniors & students, $14 children 12 & under. (805) 583-7900, www.simi-arts.org.

Fun For Teens Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District hosts second Friday Night Teen Center, 7 to 10 p.m,, Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005-C Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. High school students only with I.D. Dance, dance contest, "Rock Band" game, Wii, DDR, ping pong, Velcro wall, bungee run, jousting, Halo 3 tournament, pizza, drinks. $10, $5 off with online coupon from www.myspace.com/ SimiTeenEvents. (805) 584-4400.

Solo Singer Singer/songwriter Shakeh gives solo acoustic performance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., West Coast Pizza and Pasta,4223 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Free. (805) 529-4056.

For The Animals Pet Stop Rescue Fundraiser, 4 to 8 p.m. today, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. 3004 Kilaine Drive, Simi Valley. Cookie Lee jewelry, candles, purses, more. Percentage of sales donated to Pet Stop Rescue to help homeless, sick, abused pets find new homes. (805) 583-3037.

Sing In The Holidays Village Voices Chorale presents Sing in the Holidays, 8 p.m. today, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum Theatre. 70-voice chorale sings Christmas carols, Hanukkah songs, holiday favorites. Tickets $18 at box office, Ticketmaster or Village Voices, (805) 379-5913.

'Christmas 911' First Light Players present comedy "Christmas 911," Actors Workout Studio, 4735 Lankershim, North Hollywood, through Dec. 16. Friday, Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. $15 advance, $20 at door. (818) 506-3903, Theatermania .com.

SAT., DEC. 8

Russian Music Performances To Grow On presents second Fresh Roasted Concert with Moscow Nights (trio playing Russian music), 7:30 p.m., Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai. $20 adults, $15 students, seniors. (805) 646-8907, www.ptgo.org.

Learn About League Conejo-Simi Unit of the League of Women Voters hosts annual Holiday Party, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at home of Howard and Dot Engel, 4681 Via Don Luis, Newbury Park. Open to public. Attendees invited to bring appetizer, dessert or side dish for six. Meet League members, learn about League activities. RSVP (805) 3755885, (805) 5224231 or e-mail Pat Murray at jspymurray @sbcglobal.net.

Get Feet

Moving Dance Jam Ventura presents free-style dancing with DJ, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., 3026 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Smoke-, drug-, alcohol-free venue. Dance partners not needed. Adults $6, youth 16 and under $1. (805) 6 5 0 - 7 1 1 2 , www.waywebby.com.

Parade Of

Lights Channel Islands Harbor hosts 42nd annual Parade of Lights, Ventura. Noon to 7 p.m., activities at Fisherman's Wharf. Horsedrawn carriages, artist's market, exhibitors, food booths, live music, children's hands-on art, inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides, water taxi rides. 25 tons of snow for play. 7 p.m. boat parade begins at Peninsula Park. Awards ceremony and brunch, 10 a.m. Sun., Dec. 9, Channel Islands Yacht Club. Brunch is open to public. $13.95 advance, $15.95 at door. (805) 985-4852, www.channelislandsharbor.org.

Dinner And Dance RSVP due for Gold Coast Dance Club dinner dance Sun., Dec. 16 at House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Ventura. 5 p.m. no-host wine. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. catered dinner. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. dancing to Moore Music. $60 per couple. Mail reservations to Larry Lundeen, 366 Ridgeway Place, Ventura, CA 93004. (805) 647-3775.

Water Works Las Virgenes Municipal Water District hosts free bus tour behindthescenes look at infrastructure, 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn origins of local area's water supply, see how water is brought to homes and businesses. Complimentary continental breakfast, light lunch included. For ages 12 and above; children must be accompanied by adult. Moderate walking, stairways involved. RSVP required. (818) 2512100, www.LVMWD.com.

Ceremony Of Carols Cal State Channel Islands Choir presents A Winter Concert featuring Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols" with harpist JoAnn Turovsky, 3 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2304 Antonio Ave., Camarillo. $15 suggested donation to support choir. Molly Pei, (805) 218-2042.

Hometown Holiday City of Moorpark presents annual Hometown Holiday, Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Craft fair and entertainment 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter Wonderland with "snow" 1 to 5 p.m., tree lighting ceremony 5 p.m. Craft workshop, photo op with Santa. Free admission. (805) 517-6300.

Visit Bethlehem Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts 12th annual Bethlehem Experience, today and Sunday, 5 to 8:30 p.m., 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village. Drive-thru, lifelike re-creation of first century village. Livestock, Hebrew music and dance, more than 100 people in period costume, the manger. Free. (818) 889-1491.

SUN., DEC. 9

Menorah Lighting Chabad of Simi Valley presents menorah lighting Hannukah celebration, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. fireplace at Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way. Free, public invited.

Listen To The Band Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District presents Camarillo Community Band Christmas Concert, 3 p.m., Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St. Santa arrives. Free. (805) 484-8050, www .camarilloband.com.

Christmas

Jazz Simi Valley Jazz Club meets 1 to 5 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Open jam sessions, 2:45 p.m. The Aristicats perform Christmas show with vocalists Evie Fiorani, Patti Kelly. Christmas singalong. Light refreshments. $6 members, $9 nonmembers. (805) 5 2 3 - 1 0 9 2 , www.simivalleyjazz club.com.

Olivas Adobe

Holiday Christmas by Candlelight, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura. Costumed interpreters lead 30minute tours of grounds. Refreshments, entertainment. Free. (805) 658-4728. www.olivasadobe.org.

Hanukkah At Harbor Chabad of Oxnard Jewish Center presents annual Hanukkah Festival at Ventura Harbor, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Children's show, live music, latkes, kosher food, carnival rides, Judaica Boutique, olive oil press demo, 20foot menorah lighting ceremony. Free to public. (805) 382-4770.

Jewish Genealogy Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County meets 2 to 4 p.m., Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Ron Arons speaks on "Using the Internet Beyond JewishGen and Steve Morse's Website." Free gift for attendees, door prizes for membership, renewals. Light refreshments. No charge to attend.publicity@jgscv.org

Studio City Festival Studio City Chamber of Commerce presents 13th annual Studio City Holiday Parade, Open House, Light Festival. 2 p.m., entertainment, local musicians, children's performance, photos with Santa in parking lot Romanov restaurant, 12229 Ventura Blvd. 5 p.m., tree and menorah lighting festival. 5:30 p.m., line up along Ventura Boulevard, between Whitsett Avenue to Laurel Canyon Boulevard, to watch parade. (818) 655-5916.

TUES., DEC. 11

Free Fitness Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center celebrates eighth anniversary, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Center open to public free. Basketball courts, rock wall, fitness classes. (818) 880-2993, www.ahccc.org.

Painter Creates Westlake Village Art Guild meets Naylor's Banquet Center, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Buffet dinner 6 to 7 p.m. Bob Burridge demonstrates mixed media painting techniques 7 to 9 p.m. $15 members, $20 visitors. RSVP (805) 379-5655, wlvag @hotmail.com.

Quilt Presentation Camarillo Quilters meets in morning at Orchid Room, Orchid Professional Building, Hwy. 101 at Camarillo Spring Road, Camarillo. Potluck luncheon follows meeting. Display of quilts made by members. Quilts donated to charities. $5 guest fee. (805) 482-3201.

Folk Singer Autoharpist and storyteller Adam Miller performs American folk songs, 7 p.m., community room of Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road. Free. (805) 388-5222.

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