THU., SEPT. 4

Library Book Sale

Woodland Hills Library hosts book sale, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. New, used books for adults, children. Every child receives free book. Paper bags provided or cloth bags for sale, $1; no plastic bags. All proceeds support library. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 818.226.0017 Date: 9/4/2008

45th Anniversary

Camarillo Women's Club begins 45th year with inspiration brunch, Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Guest speaker Betty Berry, senior advocate Ventura County Star. RSVP requested. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.377.4422 Date: 9/4/2008

GOP Convention

Ventura County Republican Party hosts convention watching party to see John McCain's acceptance speech, Ventura County Republican Center, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 103, Thousand Oaks. Refreshments served. Free. RSVP requested. Contact: Natalie Time: 6:30 PM Phone: 805.217. 2465 email: venturacountygop @gmail.com Date: 9/4/2008

FRI., SEPT. 5

Moorpark Women Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club meets Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. 9:45 a.m. social time, registration. 10 a.m. meeting. Entertainment by jazz singer Teresa Russell. $20 for luncheon. Contact: Randy Time: 9:45 AM email: kramermp@yahoo.com Date: 9/5/2008

Plenty Of Books

Book Bag presents fourth annual sidewalk sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, 202 N. Skyline Drive, Thousand Oaks. Children's books and paperbacks 50 cents. Hardbacks $1. Cash, check only. Benefits local literary education. Contact: Denise Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.497.0710 Date: 9/5/2008

Senior Ball

Senior Ball Celebration Bethel AME Church hosts dance for anyone age 70 or older, Elks Club, 801 S. "A" St., Oxnard. Semiformal attire. Dinner, dancing, entertainment. Family oriented. $25. Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 805.486.6477 Date: 9/5/2008

Chamber School Programs Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts Networking Breakfast of Champions, 7 to 9 a.m., Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Registration 6:45 a.m., early bird drawing 7 a.m. Information on School-to-Career Programs with student and business representatives. $27.

Time: 7:00 AM Phone: 805.370.0035 Date: 9/5/2008

SAT., SEPT. 6

Free Books

Bank of Books gives away 10,000 books, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., 748 E. Main St., Ventura. Limit 20 books per person while supplies last. Come early for parking. Time: 6:00 AM Phone: 805.643.3154 Date: 9/6/2008

Charity Garage Sale

Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley hosts garage sale, club's gym, 2850 Lemon Drive, Simi Valley. Proceeds support club programs. Donations of sale items welcome. Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 805.527.4437 Date: 9/6/2008

Thanks To Members American Association of University Women Thousand Oaks Branch hosts annual fall Membership Appreciation Breakfast, Provence Room, Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. 8:15 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. breakfast. Dr. Sharon Norling speaks. Special interest tables. $30. Guests, prospective members welcome. Contact: Armecia Time: 8:15 AM Phone: 805.373.0832 Date: 9/6/2008

Republican Luncheon

West Valley Republican Club meets for lunch and program, Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Faculty instructor Allan Hoffenblum speaks on issues for upcoming election. $35. Contact: Mary Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 818.591.1071 Date: 9/6/2008

It's Child's Play

Brandon's Buddies hosts free Kids Club and play date for children with or without disabilities, Brandon's Village universally accessible playground, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas. Integrated play, face painting, arts and crafts, entertainment, treats. Children may bring sack lunch. RSVP requested. Contact: Dina Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 818.222.8118 email: brandonsbuddies@pacbel.net

Date: 9/6/2008

Battle Of Midway Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum remembers Battle of Midway, Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive. Retired Col. James Hinckley gives talk on battle. WWII aircraft on display, available for 20-minute rides. Time: 1:00 PM Phone: 805.482.0064 Date: 9/6/2008

Doggone Fun Southern California seventh annual Doodle Romp and Picnic private setting in Malibu mountains. For owners of Labradoodles and Goldendoodles. Buffet picnic, raffles, auctions, vendors, dog photography, competitions. Fundraiser for Pasadena Humane Society. Location, details provided upon RSVP. Time: 1:00 PM email: doodleromp@verizon.net Date: 9/6/2008

Time To Sign Up

Triunfo YMCA hosts YGuides information day and barbecue, 4 to 7 p.m., Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. Info on Papooses, Indian Guides and Princesses, Trailblazer programs for fathers and their children. Staff answers questions, demonstrates activities. Bounce house, magicians, games. Free. Contact: Veronica Time: 4:00 PM Phone: 818.707.9622 email: vrodarte @triunfoymca.org Date: 9/6/2008

Nature Presentation

Nature of Wildworks presents An Evening With John Muir, performed by Lee Stetson, Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. One-person show on naturalist John Muir. $15 adults, $8 children under 12. Tickets available online, at door. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 310.455.0550 Date: 9/6/2008

SUN., SEPT. 7

Jewish Surnames Jewish Genealogical Society Conejo Valley/Ventura County meets 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Warren Blatt, editor of JewishGen, speaks on Jewish surnames. Klutzmer Band plays Eastern European music. No charge to attend. Contact: Jan Time: 1:30 PM Phone: 818.889.6616 email: publicity@jgscv.org Date: 9/7/2008

Sound Of Strings

City of Calabasas presents free string quartet concert, "An Evening of Strings," new amphitheater in Calabasas Civic Center, 100/200 Civic Center Way. Music by Bach, Mozart, Dvorak, Gershwin. Seating is first come, first served. Free parking. Contact: Maghan Matthies Time: 5:00 PM Phone: 818.224.1600 Date: 9/7/2008

MON., SEPT. 8

Take A Picture

Thousand Oaks Photo Group meets Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Award-winning Ventura County Fair entries displayed. Presentation on photo lighting, PhotoShop program. Officer elections. Time: 6:30 PM Phone: 805.498.4669 Date: 9/8/2008

Good Bugs

Conejo Orchid Society meets Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Allison Starcher, expert on orchid pests, speaks on "Good Bugs." Refreshments, orchid raffle. Guests welcome. Contact: Janna Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.278.2205 Date: 9/8/2008

4-H Enrollment

Tapo Simi 4-H Club accepting new enrollments at meeting, Valley View Middle School, 3347 Tapo St., Simi Valley. For girls and boys ages 9 to 19. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.582.0615 Date: 9/8/2008

Free Thought

Freethinkers of Ventura County meets Best Western Camarillo Inn, 295 Daily Drive, Ste. 5, Camarillo. Discussion on Gay Marriage Initiative on November ballot. Both sides addressed. Donation appreciated to cover room rental. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.443.8753 email: FrThVC@yahoo.com Date: 9/8/2008

TUE., SEPT. 9

Election Discussion

League of Women Voters meets at member's home. Coffee served. Discussion of national, local election propositions. Contact: Debbie Time: 9:30 AM Phone: 818.889.1068 Date: 9/9/2008

Learn About Opera

Friends of the Platt Library hosts second season L.A. Opera talks, Platt Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. "Il Trittico," trilogy of one-act operas. Free, no reservations needed. Time: 6:45 PM Phone: 818.340.9386 Date: 9/9/2008

WED., SEPT. 10

Welcome Newcomers Conejo Valley Newcomers Club hosts annual open membership coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. For all new, long-term residents of Conejo Valley area, Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.677.2628 Date: 9/10/2008

Women Connect Thousand Oaks Women's Connection meets at Naylor's Banquet Center, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Pam Hage discusses buying, giving gifts. Step Inn Comfort Shoes featured. Linda McCarthy musical guest. $20. Free child care by reservation only. Contact: Joanne Time: 11:30 AM Phone: 805.498.1823 email: bjoanne.wright @verizon.net Date: 9/10/2008

Lake View Fishing

Conejo Valley Fly Fishers meets Orchid Room, Best Western Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Kent Rianda gives program on underwater view of Crowley Lake. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.498.2944 Date: 9/10/2008

FRI., SEPT. 12

Global Travel Whizzing Around the World with Irma Traveler Irma Kackert presents program on India, Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Time: 1:00 PM Phone: 805.381.2744 Date: 9/12/2008

Music By The Fire

Fireside Concert 8 to 11 p.m., Fireside Room, Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Party of 4 barbershop quartet, guitarist Charlie Brown, Whiskey Chimp Bluegrass Band. $7 at door, first come, first served seating. No reservations. Adults only, no children. Contact: Bob Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.499.3511 Date: 9/12/2008

Irish Ghost Tale

Santa Paula Theater Center presents "Shining City" by Conor McPherson, 125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula. Through Oct. 19. Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2:30 p.m. $18 adults, $15 seniors, students. Recommended for mature audiences. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.525.4645 Date: 9/12/2008

SAT., SEPT. 13

Out Of Darkness Los Angeles Out of the Darkness Community Walk Palisades Park, Santa Monica. Check in 7:45 to 9 a.m. at Santa Monica City Hall. Walk ends at noon. Benefit for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Online registration ends Sept. 12. Contact: Laura Time: 7:45 AM Phone: 818.593.8110 Date: 9/13/2008

Clean Cars Newbury Park High School Cross Country Team hosts carwash and bake sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., high school campus, 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Proceeds support cross country team. Contact: Michele Time: 9:00 AM Phone: 805.383.1456 Date: 9/13/2008

School Carwash Thousand Oaks High School Band hosts sophomore class carwash, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., TOHS parking lot, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Fundraiser for school band. $5 per vehicle.

Time: 9:00 AM Date: 9/13/2008

Artists' Inspiration Allied Artists of Santa Monica Mountains/Seashore hosts paintout at Adamson House, 23200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For artists of all skill levels, any media. Paint gardens, pier or lagoon. Bring tarp to place under easel, own art supplies, cash for parking fee. Facilities available. Contact: Carole Time: 9:30 AM Phone: 310.338.0333 Date: 9/13/2008