Datebook

FRI., SEPT. 12

Floating Along

Westlake Encore Club meets at Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Refreshments, business meeting, root beer floats, boat ride. Wear soft-soled shoes, sun hat. Guests welcome. Time: 9:30 AM Phone: 805.496.3211 Date: 9/12/2008

Women Honored Girl Scouts of California Central Coast host Women of Distinction Luncheon at Las Posas Country Club, 955 Fairway Drive, Camarillo. Three women honored, auction, luncheon. Contact: Janice Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 805.415.8041 Date: 9/12/2008

County Fair

Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Runs through Sept. 28, closed Mondays, Tuesdays. Food, exhibits, wine and tequila tastings, petting zoos, animals on display, pig races, concerts. Admission $6 to $17. Concerts, rides, games additional charge. Parking $10.

Time: 11:00 AM Date: 9/12/2008

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

Wild And Western

Simi Valley Elks present Wild West Weekend at Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. Friday Casino Night 6 to 11 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, casino games, music, no-host bar. $25 presale, $30 at door. Saturday 6:30 to 11 p.m., Western Dinner Dance with Rick Tucker Band, $12 and no-host bar. Sunday Western Flapjack Breakfast 8 to 11 a.m with music, displays, gunfighers. $6, veterans and active military free. Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 805.522.2492 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

Suds For Vehicles 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

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

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

Concerts And Art

Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival in Old Town Camarillo, 2400 Ventura Blvd. Farmers' Market 8 a.m. Music and art walk 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Battle of Bands winner 5:15 p.m. Los Primeros Outdoor Performance Center. Royal Crown Revue. 6:15 p.m. Jazz headliner 8:15 p.m. $40 general admission, $20 students, $60 reserved seating. Proceeds benefit Camarillo music, arts programs. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.484.4383 Date: 9/13/2008

Democratic Women Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley hosts brunch at Mandevilla restaurant, 951 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Kathy Miller, chair of Prison Hospital Action Committee, discusses impact of proposed prison hospital. RSVP requested. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.495.1515 Date: 9/13/2008

Open House

Westlake Tennis and Swim Club holds open house at 32250 Triunfo Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Nonmembers welcome. Free tennis clinic, barbecue, swimming. RSVP requested. Time: 1:00 PM Phone: 818.889.6164 Date: 9/13/2008

Fest Of Music

Ventura Hillsides Music Festival at Arroyo Verde Park, Ventura. Gates open 11:30 a.m., music begins 1 p.m. Performers include Little Feat, Taj Mahal, Mason Jennings, Todd Hannigan & the Heavy 29s, Rey Fresco. Food, booths, recreation for children. All proceeds for Ventura Hillsides Conservancy projects. General admission $45. Gold Circle Seating $150, available online.

Time: 1:00 PM Date: 9/13/2008

NRA Event

Simi Conejo Friends of NRA hosts third annual fundraising banquet, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Games, auctions, drawings for NRA collectibles, dinner, museum tour. Proceeds benefit the NRA Foundation. Tickets start at $125, includes prize drawing tickets. Time: 5:00 PM email: llee@nrahq.org Date: 9/13/2008

School Fundraiser Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School hosts dinner, benefit concert at private home in Thousand Oaks. No-host cocktails, dinner, music by Burleigh Drummond of Ambrosia and singer/songwriter Mary Harris. $50. Contact: Victoria Time: 6:00 PM Phone:

805.495.4124 Date: 9/13/2008

Taste Of California

Women's Resource Center presents A Taste of California fundraiser at Malibou Lake Mountain Club, 29033 Lake Vista Drive, Agoura Hills. Live jazz music, fine arts, wine tasting, cheese and chocolate tasting. Call for ticket information. Time: 6:15 PM Phone: 805.496.7383 Date: 9/13/2008

SUN., SEPT. 14 Rev It Up Red Line Corvettes presents 15th annual car show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Conejo Creek Park, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Raffles, awards, food, drinks, vendors, entertainment, Corvettes on display. Helps support Thousand Oaks Police Explorer program, Hospice of the Conejo. Contact: Tony

Time: 10:00 AM

Phone: 805.499.3152 email: mrbulova@hotmail.com

Date: 9/14/2008

Hot Rods Ventura Vintage Rods Harbor Run at Channel Islands Harbor Harborview Park. More than 250 classic cars before 1975 on display. Free attendance. $20 entry fee per car. All proceeds benefit local charities. Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 805.985.4852 Date: 9/14/2008

Birds Galore Mountains Recreation and

Conservation Authority hosts

casual one-mile walk for bird

watching at Botanic Center, King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Bring binoculars. Beginning birders welcome. Free. Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 310.454.1395 Date: 9/14/2008

Jazz Club

Simi Valley Jazz Club meets at Simi Valley Senior Center, 2900 Avenida Simi. Patti Kelly and the Men of Note perform 3:15 p.m. $6 members, $9 nonmembers. Time: 1:00 PM Phone: 805.527.5905 Date: 9/14/2008

MON., SEPT. 15

Moms' Park Day

Conejo Valley Moms hosts backtoschool Park Day, Triunfo Community Park, 980 Aranmoor, Westlake Village. For mothers and their children up to 6 years old. Arts and crafts, snack, story time, playtime, gift for kids to take home. Free. Contact: Sandy Time: 3:30 PM Phone: 818.359.3995 Date: 9/15/2008

TUES., SEPT. 16

GOP Women Westlake Village Republican Women Federated meet at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Larry Sand, veteran teacher and education reformer, discusses public education and teachers unions. Guests, spouses welcome. $40. Contact: Amy Time: 11:30 AM Phone: 805.304.8110 Date: 9/16/2008

Family History

Conejo Valley Genealogy Society meets at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Author Tom Underhill discusses writing, publishing a family history. Refreshments served. Guests welcome. Time: 6:45 PM Phone: 805.388.5991 Date: 9/16/2008

Meet The Scouts

Cub Scouts hosts pack meeting and sign-up for new Scouts in Agoura Hills/Oak Park at Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. For boys in grades one to five and their parents. Contact: Julie or Kevin Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 818.879.1547 email: JD_KJinSV@sbcglobal.net Date: 9/16/2008

WED., SEPT. 17

Anniversary Party Canoga Park/West Hills Federated Republican Women hosts 50th anniversary party at Radisson Hotel, 9777 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth. Lunch, birthday cake. Chair of California Republican Party Ron Nehring discusses progress of election. Public invited. RSVP requested. Contact: Andria Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 818.894.1081 Date: 9/17/2008

Police Tribute

Simi Valley Police Foundation presents 12th annual Police and Community Awards luncheon, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Open to public. Recognizes civilians, law enforcement for high performance. Contact: Sgt. Darough Time: 11:30 AM Phone: 805.583.6929 Date: 9/17/2008

THURS., SEPT. 18

Floral Design

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden presents floral design classes in the Sogetsu style, garden center, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. $15 for class, $10 for flowers. Contact: Camille Time: 9:30 AM Phone: 805.498.7421 Date: 9/18/2008

Newcomers Meet

Camarillo Newcomers Club meets at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Social time, business meeting, lunch. Joan Moore, director of Brain Injury Center in Ventura, and a client discuss brain injury recovery. $17 members, $19 guests. RSVP requested. Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 805.482.0403 Date: 9/18/2008

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