Datebook

THURS., OCT. 23

Republican Women Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated meet at Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road. 11 a.m. networking, noon luncheon. Dr. Robert Kaufman speaks on McCain/Palin campaign. Michael Reagan special guest. $40. Prepaid reservations required. Contact: Rosemary Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 818.889.4839 email: torwfrl@roadrunner.com Date: 10/23/ 2008

GOP Federated Westlake Village Republican Women hosts luncheon at Provence Room, Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road. Speaker is the Rev. Jesse Peterson, president of Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny, a nonprofit. $40. Spouses, guests welcome. Prepaid reservations required. Contact: Amy Time: 11:30 AM Phone: 805.304.8110 Date: 10/23/2008

Role Of Newspapers Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada. Carolina Garcia, executive editor Los Angeles Daily News, discusses role of newspaper in community, changing news media and coverage. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Reservations requested. Time: 11:30 AM Phone: 818.222.5680 Date: 10/23/2008

Singles Mingle

Conejo Senior Singles meet at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. Not church affiliated. Share experiences with other singles. Free. Contact: Judy Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.494.9863 Date: 10/23/2008

School Concert Royal High School Vocal Music Department presents first concert of school year, "Sure on This Shining Night" at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Doors open 7 p.m. Musical ensembles, solos. $10 general admission at door, $8 presale, $6 students, seniors, children under 12. Refreshments available before concert.

Time: 7:30 PM Date: 10/23/2008

FRI., OCT. 24

Baby Boutique

Stroller Strides Holiday Boutique 10 a.m. to noon, Oak Canyon Community Park, 15600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park. Baby specialty items, mother care, natural home care, raffle prizes. Open to community. www.strollerstrides.net/agoura. Contact: Krissy Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.907.9642 email: kristina@strollerstrides.net Date: 10/24/2008

Plays In Ojai

Ojai Art Center Theater hosts one-act play festival, today through Nov. 2 at Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgomery St. Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. Four plays each night. $10 general, $8 students, seniors, Art Center members. www.OjaiACT.org. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.640.8797 Date: 10/24/2008

SAT., OCT. 25

Straight Shooters

Conejo Valley Archers shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Equipment, instructors provided. For all ages, rain or shine. $3 for four hours shooting. Time: 9:00 AM Phone: 805.5301339 Date: 10/25/2008

Cider In The Mountains

National Park Service hosts seventh annual Cider at Circle X Ranch, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 5.4 miles north Yerba Buena Road from PCH, Malibu. Cider, cookies, candy, short hike, self-guided explorations for all ages. Free. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.370.2301 Date: 10/25/2008

Violet Lovers Thousand Oaks African Violet Society hosts annual show and sale, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Free admission. Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 805.581.0014 Date: 10/25/2008

Van Dyke Concert Habitat For Humanity of Ventura County hosts 25th anniversary gala at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Dick Van Dyke and the Vantastix perform. Silent and live auctions, private tours of museum, dinner, dancing. $150. Contact: Suzzi Time: 5:30 PM Phone: 805.485.6065 Date: 10/25/2008

Promenade All Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance with A-1 tip, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Don Schadt guest caller. $6 donation. Contact: Carol and Bryan Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.497.0193 Date: 10/25/2008

Freestyle Dancing

Dance Jam Ventura hosts freestyle dancing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 3026 Telegraph Road, Ventura. With or without partners, barefoot dancing on mats. DJ plays variety of music. No smoking, alcohol, drugs. Family friendly. $6 adults, $1 ages 16 and under. Contact: Dorie Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.650.7112 email: dancejamventura2@aol.com Date: 10/25/2008

Couples Dance

Gold Coast Dance Clubs hosts Black and Orange dance, 7:30 to 10 p.m. at House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Ste. E, Ventura. Music by Carl plays Latin, swing, salsa, mambo, fox trot, waltz. For couples. $15 per couple. Refreshments served. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.386.4641 Date: 10/25/2008

Restoration Comedy

Santa Paula Theater Center presents "She Stoops to Conquer" by Oliver Goldsmith at 125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula. Through Nov. 9. Evening shows 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. $15 and $12. www.santapaulatheatercenter.org. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.525.4645 Date: 10/25/2008

SUN., OCT. 26

Hooray For WLV Sixth annual Westlake Village City Celebration 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at WLV Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Triunfo YMCA serves pancake breakfast 7 to 10 a.m., $4. White Oak PFC Fun Fair with inflatables, rides, activities, games, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5K and 10K runs, 1-mile run/walk. "G" rated Haunted House. Harvest Boutique 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free magic show 3 p.m. Time: 7:00 AM Phone: 818.706.1613 Date: 10/26/2008

Classic Cars

Roamin' Relics 29th annual car show, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Town High Street, Moorpark. Safety inspections, dash plaques, food, vendors, raffles, awards, model car contest. Open to all pre-1974 vehicles. Registration $35. Free spectator admission. www.roamnrelics.com. Time: 7:00 AM Phone: 805.583.2965 email: info@roamnrelics.com Date: 10/26/2008

Art Of Nature Allied Artists of Santa Monica Mountains Seashore hosts sixth annual art exhibit, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Malibu Nature Preserve (former Malibu Riding and Tennis Club), 33905 PCH. View original art by local artists. Refreshments served. Portion of art sales go to Nature Preserve of Santa Monica Mountains. Facilities, no fee, free parking. www.alliedartists.com. Contact: Bruce Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 818.841.5930 Date: 10/26/2008

Play Fiddles California State Old Time Fiddlers Association meets at Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road, Oak View. For all ages. Family fun, oldtime music, dancing, refreshments. Free admission. Time: 1:30 PM Phone: 805.517.1131 Date: 10/26/2008

Radio Days

High Street Arts Center hosts High Street Broadcast at center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. One-hour sketch comedy and music live "radio show" based on 1940s broadcasts. Free admission, no reservations needed. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.529.8700 Date: 10/26/2008

MON., OCT. 27

Ladies' Club Conejo Valley Ladies Blue Thong Society meets at P6 Restaurant and Lounge, 2809 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Bring cash for drinks/food purchased. Bring canned food, sweat shirts, jackets for Support the Kids charity. Discussion of other charity fundraisers. Part of National Blue Thong Society. www.bluethongsociety.com. Contact: Rosalie Time: 5:30 PM Phone: 805.494.6777 Date: 10/27/2008

TUES., OCT. 28

Sexy Gardens Conejo Valley Organic Garden and Herb Society meets at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Pat Browne, registered nurse and organic gardener, speaks on "Sex in the garden, or how to avoid unwanted pollination." All welcome. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.498.1623 Date: 10/28/2008

WED., OCT. 29

Chamber Reception Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts reception, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Riviera Wine Bistro, 23685 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Special guest Gary Lysik, Calabasas CFO. Free. Time: 5:30 PM email: asoteras@yahoo.com Date: 10/29/ 2008

Classical Guitar Ventura County Classical Guitar Society meets at Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. Solos and ensembles 7 p.m. Guest guitarist Isamu Nakashio 8 p.m. Public welcome. www.vccgs.com. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.842.6224 Date: 10/29/2008

THU, OCT. 30

Singer At Benefit

Haven Hills hosts 31st anniversary Horizon Dinner at Warner Center Marriott, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. 6 to 7:30 p.m. registration, silent auction. 7:30 to 9 p.m. dinner, entertainment. India Adams sings songs she dubbed for performers in classic movies. $175. Proceeds benefit local victims of domestic violence. Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 818.887.7481 Date: 10/30/2008

FRI, OCT. 31

Meet The Mayor

City of Moorpark presents Mayor's Forum at Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. Mayor Patrick Hunter speaks, hosts questionandanswer time. Light refreshments served. Free. Time: 9:30 AM Phone: 805.517.6261 Date: 10/31/2008

SAT., NOV. 1

Gifts For Moms Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples hosts holiday boutique, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Boys & Girls Club, 1980 Avenida de Las Flores. Homemade products, jewelry, children's accessories, blankets, gift cards. Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Oculta Jewelry, Cookie Lee vendors. Free admission. Contact: Nicola Time: 9:00 AM email: nicola.gerty@yahoo.com Date: 11/ 1/2008