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FRI., JUNE 29 BBQ and Ice Cream Summer barbecue and ice cream social, Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Food served 3:30 p.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, potato salad, soda, sundaes. $7. (805) 381-2744.

THURS., JUNE 28

Organic Roses Ventura County Rose Society meets Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. 7 p.m. Q&A by consulting rosarians, rose show (bring roses to display). 7:30 p.m. program: Sandy Gaal, consulting rosarian from Santa Paula, gives slide presentation on growing roses without chemicals, creating unique garden rooms. Club lending library available, refreshments served. Free, visitors welcome. Janet Sklar, (818) 993-6622; DawnMarie Johnson, (805) 5239003; www.venturarose.org.

Chamber Luncheon Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada. Speaker: Mayor James Bozajian. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. (818) 222-5680.

FRI., JUNE 29

Kids' Concert Moorpark Family Resource Center hosts children's entertainer Jose Luis-Orozco in summer concert in the park, 5 to 8 p.m., by the soccer fields, Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Free. (805) 552-1917.

The Play's The Thing Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival presents "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," tonight through July 15; "King Lear," July 20 to Aug. 5. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Grounds open 5:30 p.m. for picnicking, preshow entertainment. Shows performed outdoors; no alcohol allowed. $10 adults, children under 18 free. Lawn box seating $65, $50. (805) 493-3455, www.kingsmenshakespeare.org.

SAT., JUNE 30

American Indian Tales Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area presents storyteller Abel "Running Grunion" Silvas, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center, Rancho Sierra Vista, 4126 Potrero Road, Newbury Park. Stories of Southern California tribes throughout history. For all ages. Admission, parking free. Bring flashlight. (805) 370-2301.

Sock Hop Sock Hop Summer Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Entertainment by Coop's Deja Vu. '50s dress optional. Deli meal, complementary photos. $7 advance, $9 at door. (805) 381-2744.

TUES., JULY 3

Fishing By The Rules Ventura County Sportsfishing Club meets 6:30 p.m., DuPar's restaurant, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker Dan Fink of United Anglers of California discusses latest government fishing regulations, how United Anglers protects saltwater fishing interests. Adults interested in ocean fishing welcome. Bill Berger, (818) 889-1370, www.vcsc.info.

American Music United States Air Force Band of the Golden West presents patriotic concert, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Bring blankets, lawn chairs for seating. No smoking, pets, alcohol. Free, open to public. (805) 557-1135.

Early Fireworks City of Moorpark presents Fireworks Extravaganza, Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Doors open 3:45 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m. Food, games, live music, costumed historical characters, plane fly-over, flag presentation. $2 admission. Bring lawn seating, picnic baskets. No alcohol, fireworks, pets or motor homes. (805) 517-6300.

WED., JULY 4

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And Boom Calabasas 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. Tickets on sale now at Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center and Juan Bautista de Anza Park. No onsite ticket sales. Admission is $10; children under 2 are free. Also Lakeside Fun Run, Summer Splash Party and Pet Show at Calabasas Lake. Bring pets at 11 a.m.. Trophies awarded for best ears, longest tail, sweetest smile and best of show. Register pets at (818) 222-2782.

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Fourth of July celebration 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Includes barbecue dinner, children's activities and hilltop fireworks. Tickets are $10. Purchase at the church office or at the event.St. Patrick's is located at One Church Road, Thousand Oaks, one block north of Janss Road. (805) 495-6441.

Rotary Club of Simi Valley, noontime club, hosts 37th annual Fourth of July fireworks & concert, Rancho Santa Susana Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Gates open 3 p.m., fireworks after sunset. Live bands, kids section, dunking booth, crafts and food vendors, beer and wine stations. Responsible drinking enforced. Proceeds benefit local charities. www.simivalleyrotary.org.

Camarillo July 4 Fireworks Spectacular at football stadium, Adolfo Camarillo High School, 466 Mission Oaks Blvd. Activities begin 3 p.m., fireworks 9 p.m. Live entertainment, Jolly Jumps, children's activities, food and drink for sale. $2 adults, $1 children under 12. Proceeds support athletic, club programs at Camarillo High School. Pets, alcohol, firearms, personal fireworks, outside vendors not permitted. (805) 388-5396.

Janss Marketplace hosts Fireworks Spectacular, 4 to 10 p.m., Moopark Road and Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Entertainment in courtyard. First 2,000 guests admitted to parking structure roof. Bands play 6 to 9 p.m. Face painting, balloon art, live DJ, giveaways, bounce houses, merchant booths. Fireworks 9 p.m. (805) 495-4662.

Boy Scout Barbecue Boy Scout Troop 787 serves annual July 4 barbecue fundraiser, 5 to 7 p.m., Bethany Baptist Church, 200 W. Bethany Court, Thousand Oaks. Proceeds to provide bus to summer camp. (805) 523-8004.

THURS., JULY 5

African Violets Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 7 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. Program: slide show of African Violet Society of America's 2006 convention in Minneapolis. Visitors and their plants welcome. (805) 581-0014.

Strike Up The Band Camarillo Community Band opens 22nd Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., Constitution Park next to City Hall. Free, for families. Bring lawn seating, picnic dinner. (805) 4848050, www.camarilloband.com.

Wood Show Recap Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association meets 7 p.m., Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Program: Slide presentation on the Design in Wood Show in San Diego (818) 707-2772, www.cvwa.org.

Family Fun St. Rose of Lima Family Carnival starts today, school grounds behind St. Rose of Lima Church, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, 2 to 9 p.m Sunday. Carnival rides, raffle drawings, midway games, food court, beer garden, live music and entertainment. $2 admission, free for children 12 and under, seniors 65 and over. (805) 526-1732.

MON., JULY 9

Take A Picture Photo Group meets 6:30 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Learn about digital photo software. Enter photo contest, subject "trees." Free, guests welcome. (805) 498-4669.

Orchid Culture Conejo Orchid Society meets 7 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 23300 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Katheryn Lee gives talk. Culture session, orchid raffle, refreshments. Free. Janna, (805) 278-2205.

TUES., JULY 10

Surfaries And Wine Reservations due for Westlake Village Republican Women wine tasting and live music event, Fri., July 23, 6 p.m., at private estate in Westlake Trails. Winemaker Lyn and Jan Gelfand of Gelfand Wine pour, The Surfaries provide music. Gourmet finger food, chocolate fountain with fresh fruit. $45. Spouses, guests welcome. Limited seating. Dress is California casual. Mail checks to WVRWF, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, A8, Box 102, Westlake Village, CA 91362.

WED., JULY 11

Public Speakers New Moorpark Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday, 7 p.m., Boys & Girls Club, 200 Casey Road, Moorpark. Learn communication and leadership skills. Linda Martins, (805) 501-5229.

THURS., JULY 12

Singles Mingle Conejo Singles meet every Thursday, 8 p.m., United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd. Not church affiliated. No charge for first event. Jay (805) 277-1431.

Acoustic Music Ojai Concert Series presents Celtic violinist Jamie Laval and mandolin player Ashley Broder, 7 p.m., Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E. Ojai Ave. Traditional Irish, Scottish, bluegrass music. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for will-call, 6:45 p.m. ticket buyers. Tickets $15 advance, $18 at door, children 14 and under half price. $5 additional for child care during show. www.ojaiconcertseries.com.

FRI. JULY 13

A Good Read Used book sale from Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library, 6 to 8:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road. WWII history books, vinyl records, manga comics, thousands of books. children's books 35 cents, hardbacks $1. Admission, parking free. Tracey Hannel, (805) 493-2648; www.ftol.org.

Learn To Cut A Rug Simi Valley Council on Aging presents dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Doors open, dance lessons 7 p.m. Music by Tunes R Us. Door prizes, refreshments. $6. Proceeds to senior programs. (805) 583-6041.

SAT., JULY 14

Seniors Get Active Ventura County Over the Hill Gang, for physically active people age 50 and up, meets 4 p.m. at member's home in Camarillo. Club activities include skiing, hiking, biking, dinners, cultural events. Guests attend free. Karen, (818) 735-0987.

THURS., JULY 19

Curtain Up Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department presents comedy "Scapino!" 8 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. Through August 5. 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays. For all ages. Adults $16. Students, seniors, staff $9. Children under 12 $8. (805) 378-1485, www. MoorparkCollege.edu/theater.

SUN., JULY 22

Walk The Dog Canine Adoption and Rescue League presents 10th annual Pooch Parade, fundraising dog walk and pet expo, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., San Buenaventura State Beach Park, Ventura. Dog demonstrations, dog contests with celebrity judges, more than 40 pet vendors, pet adoptions, silent auction with 200 items. Dogs must be on leash. No alcohol, retractable leashes. $40 registration, $8 parking. Free parking with advance registration. (805) 652-1001, info@carlvc.org, www.carlvc.org.

SAT., JULY 28

Outdoor Art 36th annual Malibu Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., today and Sunday, Malibu Civic Center, 23555 Civic Center Way. 250 artists showcase artwork in tents. Art for sale. Live jazz, classic, blues music. Children's Village hosts hands-on art. Food for sale. Free admission, $7 parking. (310) 456-9025, www.malibuartsfestival.com.

Hot And Spicy 14th annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, today and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Plaza Park, Fifth and "B" streets, Oxnard. Live entertainment, international foods, salsa recipe contests, kids korner fun, dance contests, salsa tasting tent, vendors, Latin dance showcase, food demonstrations. Free admission, parking. No pets or coolers. (805) 701-7718.

Virus Stopper Channel Islands PC Users Group meets 8:30 a.m. to noon, Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, 1500 Temple Ave. Question and answer session on computer problems, presentation on Panda antivirus 2007. Free, open to public. www.cipcug.org.

SUN., JULY 29

A Taste Of Camarillo Meadowlark Service League hosts 20th annual Wine and Food Festival, 1 to 4 p.m. Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo. Taste more than 100 varieties of wine, beer, ciders, gourmet food from local restaurants. Silent auction, opportunity drawings. Music by Jeanne Tatum and Company, Ira Nepus, Bryan McCann and the Grooveheads. $65 advance, $75 at door. Mary Little, (805) 388-7158; Joanne Miller, (805) 388-5237; www. meadowlarkserviceleague.com.

Kids Crafts Conejo Valley Botanic Garden hosts origami craft class for children ages 4 to 12, Kid's Adventure Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Sessions at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. $1 donation. Reservations required. (818) 889-0560.