THURS., MAY 24

Old Garden Roses Ventura County Rose Society meets 7 p.m., Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. Questions answered by consulting rosarians. Attendees may bring roses to display. 7:30 p.m. "Presentation of old garden roses." PowerPoint presentation by Steve Jones, president of American R o s e Society. Refreshments provided. Free, visitors are welcome. www.venturarose.org.

Asian Focus Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated hosts "Understanding the North Korean threat," 6 p.m., Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road. Guest speaker Bruce Bennett, PhD, senior defense analyst Rand Corp. Also, martial arts exhibition, Chinese costumed dancers, Asian fan and sword dancers. $45 includes dinner, dessert. RSVP Andrea Hamilton (818) 889-4729.

SAT., MAY 26

Do Si Do Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance with A-1 tip, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Guest caller Rod Shuping. Refreshments served. $6 donation. John and Shirley, (805) 499-2920; Neal and Bobbi, (805) 480-1846.

Computer Club Channel Islands PC Users Group meets 8:30 a.m. to noon, Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, 1500 Temple Ave. Program: Learn how to add instant FM and web radio, TV, video to Apple iPod, Sony PSP, mobile phone with USB unit. Free, open to public. www.cipcug.org.

Horses Have Fun Equestrian Trails Inc. Corral 37 hosts play day for riders of all ages, Conejo Creek Equestrian Park, Thousand Oaks. Sign-ups start 10 a.m., events begin 11 a.m. Egg and spoon race, ribbon race, hula horse, water trough, ride-a-buck. Spectators welcome. Katie, (805) 368-5022, www.eti37.org.

SUN., MAY 27

Play Reading Stage Door Theatre presents play reading based on radio show "The Bickersons," 7 p.m., 28311 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Free, reservations suggested. (818) 889-5209.

Jazzy Simi Valley Jazz Club meets 1 to 4 p.m., Paul's Italian Villa, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Features Royal High School Jazz Band, 3 p.m. Traditional jazz, Dixieland music for listening, dancing. Jammers welcome. Members $6, nonmembers $9. Coop, (805) 527-5905, www.simivalleyjazzclub.com.

Meet Rep. Capps Democratic Club of Conejo Valley hosts U.S. Rep. Lois Capps, 2 p.m., Conejo Recreation and Park offices, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Free, public is invited. Jay Kapitz, (818) 889-1039, j_kapitz@yahoo.com.

Classical Guitar Ventura County Classical Guitar Society meets Recreation and Park District, Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo, 7 p.m. (805) 482-6224, www.vccgs.com.

MON., MAY 28

Living History Screening of documentary filmed by Moorpark High School students, "A Test of Strength," 7 p.m., Moorpark United Methodist Church, 261 Flory Ave. Film interviews survivors from Japanese American WWII internment camps. Free, open to public. Refreshments served. Marilyn Green, (805) 531-6420.

TUES., MAY 29

Kiwanis Anniversary Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club celebrates one-year anniversary 11:45 a.m., Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Keynote speaker Gov. George Francis. Special menu, cake. $12 at door.

WED., MAY 30

Listen To The Band Arroyo West Elementary School hosts "Grande Finale" concert, 6:30 p.m., Chaparral Middle School, 280 Poindexter Ave., Moorpark. Student band, orchestra, choir perform solos, ensemble work, classic to contemporary music. Free. (805) 378-6308.

Create With Acrylics Dinner reservations due for Westlake Village Art Guild dinner/ demo meeting Tues., June 5, Los Robles Community Banquet Center, 2999 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Dinner 6:30 p.m., demo 7:30 p.m. Program: Artist Chris Cozen reviews acrylic paints. $28 dinner/demo. $10 demo only, no RSVP needed. (805) 379-5655, www.wvartguild.org.

Chamber RSVP Due Prepaid reservations due by 3 p.m. for Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast of Champions, 7 to 9 a.m., Fri., June 1, Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Registration begins 6:45 a.m., Early Bird Drawing 7 a.m. Marketing expert Greg Spaulding, Spaulding & Associates, discusses how to create a distinguished brand. Prepaid $18 Chamber members, $23 nonmembers. $27 at door. RSVP www.towlvchamber.org.

Talk About Tennessee Malibu Book Discussion Group hosts live reading of selections from "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams, 1 to 3 p.m., club house, Pt. Dume Mobile Home Park, 29500 W. Heathercliff Road, Malibu. Discussion follows. Free, visitors welcome. Jean Linthicum, (310) 456-6139.

THURS., MAY 31

Beat Goes On Westlake High School Choral Music Department presents spring concert, "The Beat Goes On," on campus, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 7:30 p.m. Shows through June 2. Six groups sing spirituals, ballads, madrigals, history of rock. $7, all seats reserved. (805) 497-6711, ext. 2111.

School Concert Chaparral Middle School instrumental music department presents "A Grande Finale" concert, 6:30 p.m., school gymnasium, 280 Poindexter Ave., Moorpark. School bands, string orchestra, jazz band play solos, ensemble work. Nominal fee at door. (805) 378-6302.

FRI., JUNE 1

Student Film Fest Third annual Calabasas High School Student Film Festival, 7 p.m., school theater, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. Screening 12 awardwinning films, meet filmmakers. $5 students, $7 public.

Come To Carnival Camarillo Heights Elementary School Parent Teacher Committee hosts family carnival, 2 to 7 p.m., 35 Catalina Drive. Carnivallike games, train rides, fake tattoos, hair painting, traditional cake walk, barbecue burgers and hotdogs, silent auction, karaoke, fire and police departments present. (805) 482-9838

SAT., JUNE 2

Bodie House Show Concerts at the Bodie House presents Rosalie Sorrels, 8 p.m. $15 donation, all proceeds to musician. Free dessert/appetizer bar. Agoura Hills location given upon RSVP. (818) 621-8309, BodieHouse@ aol.com. WWW.BodieHouse.com.

Age Of Aquarius Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center opens "Hair: The American Tribal Love Rock Musical," 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Through July 8. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. $20 adults, $16 seniors, students. Mature audiences only. (805) 583-7900.

Ace Skateboarders Conejo Recreation and Park District presents skateboard contest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Age divisions 10 through 18 and up. Best trick competitions. Free hot dogs, giveaways, prizes, music, activities. Free admission. $7 to compete. Register in person at Borchard Community Center. Rick Tanaka (805) 381-2791.

AAUW Turns 40 American Association of University Women Simi Valley branch celebrates 40th anniversary, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Witman Hall, United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. $20 for catered luncheon. RSVP Ruth Dempsey, (805) 527-2501.

Clean Up Trails California State Parks, National Park Service co-host National Trails Day, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Circle X Ranch in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, north of Malibu. Take PCH north on Yerba Buena Road 7.25 miles to registration area. Volunteers to rehabilitate trails. For adults, children age 10 and above. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat, gloves. Tools provided. Parental consent required for youth under 18. No experience necessary. (805) 370-2301, (805) 370-2317.

Hear Bradbury Speech West Valley Branch of California Writers Club meets 1 to 2 p.m., Katenberg Room, Motion Picture and Televison Home, 22388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. Program: DVD of Ray Bradbury's February speech to CWC screened. Copies of film available for $25. Visitors welcome. $5 donation. (818) 883-9685, www.cwcWestValley.org.

TUES., JUNE 5

Charter Boat Fishing Ventura County Sportsfishing Club meets 6:30 p.m., DuPar's Restaurant, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker: Capt. John Fuqua, veteran skipper of ocean fishing charter boat Sea Jay. Topic: how to fish on local charter boats. Adults interested in ocean fishing welcome. Bill Berger, (818) 889-1370, www.vcsc.info.

Sip Wine And Bid Calabasas Chamber of Commerce presents 12th annual Calabasas Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada. Complementary wine glass, treasure chest, surprise gift box, wines from around world. RSVP (818) 222-5680.

Scholarship Reception Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts inaugural Patricia Soteras Scholarship fund reception, 4 to 6 p.m., Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. L.A. City Councilmember Dennis Zine is master of ceremonies. Scholarships given to local high school seniors. RSVP Chamber, (818) 889-3150.

Acoustic Music Acoustic Music Club meets, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Camarillo Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road. Participate in song circles or just visit. T.J. Zeiler, (805) 482-0029.

THURS., JUNE 7

Table Builders Conejo Valley Woodworkers' Association meets 7 p.m., Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Program: How to design, build router tables. Visitors welcome. (818) 707-2772, www.cvwa.org.

Choir Performance Oak Park High School Choir Spring Concert, 7 to 9 p.m., OPHS Pavilion, 899 N. Kanan Road. Students perform wide variety of choral works. $7 students, $10 adults.

FRI., JUNE 8

Prom For 'Seniors' Simi Valley Council on Aging hosts "Senior Prom" dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Doors open, dance lessons 7 p.m. Rhythm Kings play music. Refreshments, door prizes. $6. (805) 583-6041.