FRI., JAN. 12

Hakuna Matata Dance students of Rio Mesa High School present "The Circle of Life: A Lion King Story," 7 p.m., Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way. (805) 278-5500.

It's Showtime Curtain Call Youth Theatre and Camarillo Community Theatre present "Snow White and the 7 Surfin' Dwarfs," 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, inside airport. Tonight, Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 and 8 p.m. $10, $5. Free popcorn for Food Share donation. Box office (805) 388-5716.

Chamber Luncheon Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon 11:30 a.m.,Grand Vista Hotel, Simi Valley. Honor board chairs, install officers, present awards. $35. (805) 526-3900.

Talk On

Homesteaders Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club hosts luncheon meeting 10 a.m., Holy Cross Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Topic: Women who homesteaded California. RSVP due by noon, Jan. 10. Tami Gresiak (805) 529-5439.

University

On Wheels Brandeis University National Women's Committee of the Conejo Valley presents annual University on Wheels, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Woodland HiIls Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Speakers: Dr. Derek M. Isaacowitz, Rabbi Zoe Klein. RSVP (818) 991-1391.

Make Connections Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce's Networking Breakfast of Champions, Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. 6:45 a.m. registration, 7 a.m. Early Bird drawing. Special guests Karen Gabler from Nordman, Cormany Hair & Compton, and Doug Ready from Barrett Business Service give "Employment Law and Strategies Update." $26 at the door. RSVP (805) 370-0035, www.towlvchamber.org.

RV Weekend The Weekenders RV Club hosts monthly campout today and tomorrow, Golden Shore RV Resort, Long Beach. Free shuttle to major attractions. Each family brings a dessert for cakewalk. Saturday potluck dinner, Sunday brunch. Mary (805) 484-3180.

Welcome To Agoura Agoura Newcomers Club hosts a welcome coffee, 10 a.m. at a private home. All members, area newcomers and anyone who wants to make acquaintances invited. (818) 991-6590.

Listen To The Band Thousand Oaks Teen Center hosts High School Concert. 7 to 11 p.m., 1375 E. Janss Road. $8. Bands: Greeley Estates, Sunset Radio, Full Switch Coma. For high school students only. (805) 494-5156.

Make Connections Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce's Networking Breakfast of Champions, Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. 6:45 a.m. registration, 7 a.m. Early Bird drawing. Special guests Karen Gabler from Nordman, Cormany Hair & Compton, and Doug Ready from Barrett Business Service give "Employment Law and Strategies Update." $26 at the door. RSVP (805) 370-0035, www.towlvchamber.org.

SAT., JAN. 13

New Library Grand Opening of Moorpark City Library, 699 Moorpark Ave. Dedication 9:30 a.m. Ribbon cutting 10 a.m. Children's program, "Historical Journey Through America's Music" 10:30 a.m. All ages program, "The American Cowboy: Stories and Songs" 2 p.m. Refreshments served. (805) 517-6370.

Learn About Mammals Mountains Restoration Trust presents Youth Naturalist program,

"Learn What Makes a Mammal a Mammal." 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Headwaters Corner, 23075 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Hike to look for signs of mammals, guest speaker brings live mammals, related craft. Ages 8 to 12. $15 fee. Preregistration required, Susan Haugland (818) 591-1701, ext. 181.

Scoping the Cosmos Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 N. Mesa School Road, Somis. Guest speaker is telescope inventor John Dobson. Public invited. Starline (805) 5209666, www.vcas.org.

Fairy Tale Time Professional actor, storyteller Scott Burden presents "Feed your imagination with a taste of fairy tales." 11 a.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Program repeats 2 p.m. Newbury Park branch library, 2331 Borchard Road. (805) 449-2660, ext. 212.

Take A Hike Mountains Restoration Trust presents Interpretive Walk at Cold Creek Preserve, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet lower gate, off Mulholland Highway, 5 miles to Stunt Road. Explore trails, cross meadows, walk by shrubs. RSVP required (818) 591-1701, ext. 203.

Let's Dance Monthly swing dance at Goebel Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Dance lesson 7 p.m., open dancing until 11 p.m. New dance floor installed. All ages welcome. General admission $10, seniors $5. David Katz (818) 865-1257.

Power Brunch Democratic Women's Council of the Conejo Valley hosts brunch, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boccaccio's Restaurante, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Agoura Hills. Special speaker Mark Mrohs, alternative energy expert, 25 years experience in solar electric power industry. $25, includes beverage, gratuity. Reservations required by calling (805) 390-9323 or adminvp@dwccv.org.

Great Moms American Mothers sponsor Honor Mother of the Year Luncheon, noon to 2:30 p.m., Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. $25, semiformal. Danielle Smith, (805) 523-0392.

SUN., JAN. 14

Jazz Babies Simi Valley Jazz Club meets 1 to 5 p.m., Simi Valley Boys & Girls Club, 2850 Lemon Drive. Featured band (jazz and banjos) plays 3 to 4 p.m. Jammers may sign up for sets. Traditional jazz music from '20s to '50s, swing, Dixieland jazz. Members $6, nonmembers $9. Cathy Scotti (805) 341-0856, cathyscotti@adelphia.net.

TUES., JAN. 16

Safety First Westlake Village Newcomers Club hosts coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, at home of club president. Senior Dept. Larry Logan of Ventura County Sheriff's Department discusses home safety. Free, guests welcome. For location and RSVP, Kathy Brehm (805) 371-1220.

So Long, Birdie Kids Acting Out-West Performing Arts Camp presents adaptation of musical "Bye Bye Birdie," 5 and 7 p.m., Theater on the Hill in the Hillcrest Center, Thousand Oaks. (805) 381-1246.

Play Along Acoustic Music Club meets 7 to 11 p.m. in a Camarillo home. Beginner to expert musicians welcome to participate in song circles. T.J. Zeiler, (805) 482-0029.

Conservation

Report Sierra Club San Fernando Valley Group/ Los Angeles Chapter presents "Save Open Space: Conservation Victories in So. Cal." 7 p.m., Rec Hall in Reseda Park, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda. Speakers Mary Wiesbrock, Sue Boecker from "Save Open Space" share how they helped preserve Jordan Ahmanson, Gillette ranches. Also discuss current projects to protect two wildlife corridors. Free; refreshments served. Social concerns activism/letter writing before meeting. Ellen (310) 740-6402.

WED., JAN. 17

Dems Host Speaker Valley West Democratic Club meets 7 p.m., Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Assemblyman Lloyd Levine discusses coming legislation, answers questions. Free, visitors welcome. Zita, Len Kass (818) 888-8718, Al Saur (818) 348-8610.

After 5 Mixer Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts After 5 Mixer. 5:30 to 7 p.m., new Courtyard by Marriott, 1710 Newbury Road, Newbury Park. Appetizers by Louise's Trattoria. Chamber members $2, nonmembers $10. No RSVP required. (805) 370-0035, www.towlvchamber.org.

Family Planning Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club meets 7 p.m., Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Planned Parenthood staff discuss the organization. Question and answer period. (805) 527-8288, (805) 583-2899.

THURS., JAN. 18

Green Thumbs Pleasant Valley Garden Club meets at Camarillo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3975 Las Posas Road. Refreshments served 9 a.m. Business meeting, program 9:30 a.m. Jerry Hess, master gardener, demonstrates vertical gardening for patios, small gardens. Guests welcome. Sandy Roth (805) 484-5484, Sue Ingram (805) 482-0494.

Worldly Instruments Camarillo Newcomers Club meets at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Social hour/meeting 11 a.m., lunch at noon. Virginia Schmalenberger of Santa Barbara demonstrates musical instruments from around the world. $14 members, $16 guests. RSVP (805) 482-3290. Club info (805) 384-4079.

Flower Designing Floral design in Sogetsu style, 9:30 a.m., Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. $15 fee plus $10 flowers. Camille (805) 498-7421.