THURS., MAR. 26

Thousand Oaks High

School Music Department Hosts SCSBOA instrumental music rating festival, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in school's Performing Arts Center, 2323 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Concert ensembles from local middle, high schools play. Open to public. Free admission. Contact: Music department Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 3/26/2009

Agoura/Oak Park/

Conejo Valley Chamber Grand opening Re/Max Commercial Real Estate, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 30077 Agoura Court, Agoura Hills. Special guest Valley Economic Development Corp. for business loans. Catered by Cisco's restaurant. RSVP requested. Contact: Chamber office Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 3/26/2009

Ventura County

Rose Society Meets at Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for advice from experts. 7 p.m. show of members' roses. 7:30 p.m. program. Introduction of "Good to Grow" brochure featuring roses that grow well in Ventura County. Visitors welcome. Contact: Dawn-Marie Johnson Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 3/26/2009

FRI., MAR. 27

Spring Boutique United Methodist Women host boutique, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at Simi Valley United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road. Gifts for sale, bake sale, hot lunch, door prizes, free parking and admission. Proceeds help fund mission work.

Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 3/27/2009

Westlake Women's Club

Spring Fashion Show At Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. Boutique shopping, silent auction, luncheon, fashion show. Funds raised go to local charities. Contact: Claudia Salfen Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 3/27/2009

Fifth Annual Poker

Tournament Fundraiser No Limit Texas Hold 'em, blackjack fundraiser, raffle at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. 6:30 checkin, 7:15 play begins. Fundraiser for Moorpark Relay For Life/American Cancer Society. Buyin $60 poker, $25 spectator. $10 blackjack paid at table. Contact: Mike Burditt Web: www.MoorparkPoker.com Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 3/27/2009

Camarillo Young

Professionals Group Inaugural Casino Night Social, 7 to 11 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ventura. $50 at door includes heavy appetizers, gaming chips, one raffle ticket, full gaming floor, entertainment, dancing, silent auction, gaming prizes, ocean views. Portion of proceeds benefit American Red Cross Camarillo. Contact: Sandra Walker Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/27/2009

West Valley Folk Dancers International dancing, 7:15 to 10 p.m. at Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Israeli line dance "Kol Hanshama" taught. Croation couple dance "Snesice" reviewed. Wear soft shoes. $4. Email: hobnoblax@roadrunner .com Time: 7:15 p.m. Date: 3/27/2009

Ventura College Student

One-Act Play Festival Four original short plays written, directed by students at Ventura College Theatre. March 27, 28, April 2, 3, 4, 5. 8 p.m. ThursdaysSaturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. $7 general admission. $5 students, staff, seniors. Tickets available at door. Contact: Jay Varela Email: jvarela@vcccd.edu Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 3/27/2009

'Noises Off!' Farce by Michael Frayn opens at Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgomery St. Through April 25. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 7 p.m. Sundays. $18 general. $15 students, seniors, Art Center members. Web: www.OjaiACT .org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 3/27/ 2009

'Stage Door' Pierce College Theatre Arts Department presents Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman's comedy "Stage Door," Performing Arts Mainstage, Woodland Hills. Through April 5. 8 p.m. today, March 28, April 3 and 4. 2 p.m. March 29, April 5. $12 students, seniors. $15 general. Contact: Box office Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 3/27/2009

SAT., MAR. 28

Westlake High School

Color Guard Car Wash Car wash fundraiser for winter color guard, drum lines, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in north parking lot of school, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. $5 exterior wash per vehicle.

Contact: Margaret Goldberg

Time: 9:00 a.m.

24th Annual Dole

Great Race Six races, from half marathon to family fun run/walk. First race 7 a.m. All races finish in Chumash Park, Agoura Hills. Finish line party with Sports and Fitness Expo, refreshments, live music, inflatables. $25 to $80 race entry fees. Web: www.GreatRaceofAgoura Hills.com Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 3/28/2009

NRA-Women On Target

Shotgun Clinic Teaches gun safety, classroom instruction, live-fire exercises at trap range. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ojai Valley Gun Club, Rose Valley Range. Shotguns, hearing and sight protection provided or bring own. $50 includes barbecue lunch, safety equipment, ammunition. Preregistration required. Contact: Linda Email: ovgcwot @aol.com Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 3/28/2009

Handweavers,

Spinners Guild Meets at Ventura Adult and Continuing Education building, 5200 Valentine Road, Ventura. Docents from Museum of Ventura County Education Department give talk on Victorian clothing of late 1800s. Free.

Contact: Carl Friedlander Web: www.venturaguild.blogspot.com

Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 3/28/2009

'The Smartest Woman

In The Kingdom' Young Artists Ensemble/Hillcrest Players program for children ages 7 to 15 presents, "The Smartest Woman in the Kingdom," by Robert W. LaVohn, today and April 4 at Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. $9. Contact: Megan Email: info @yaeonline.com Web: www .yaeonline.com Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 3/28/2009

SoCal Curling Club Curling open house, 7 to 9 p.m. at Iceoplex, 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley. Attendees learn how to curl. All equipment provided. Played on ice, no skating required. Ages 12 and up. $15 per person. Email: socalcurling@yahoo.com Web: www.socalcurling.org/ acorn.htm Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/28/2009

Buckles & Bows

Square Dance Club Plus level square dance with A-1 tip, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Jay Henderson guest caller. $6 donation.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 3/28/2009

Santa Paula Theater

Center Concert Series Ojai Valley Boys perform at theater, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula. Doors open 7 p.m. $15 general admission. Reservations requested. Web: www .santapaulatheater center.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 3/28/2009

SUN., MAR. 29

Lupin Hill Elementary

School Carnival 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at school, 26210 Adamore Road, Calabasas. Rides, games, raffle, food. For entire family. Fundraiser pays for salaries, supplies of art, computer, music, PE programs. Contact: Lisa Sutter Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 3/29/2009

Allied Artists Santa Monica

Mountains Art Exhibit 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Headwaters Corner, 3815 Old Topanga Road, Calabasas. Local artists exhibit landscapes, seascapes in various media. 20 percent of sales donated to Mountains Restoration Trust. Refreshments served. Free parking, admission. Contact: Bruce Trentham Web: www.allied-artists.com Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 3/29/2009

Day Hike And Bouldering Outdoor Venture Crew 9642 hosts event, 2 to 7 p.m., for 14 to 20yearolds at Stoney Point Park in Chatsworth, Topanga Canyon Boulevard between Chatsworth Street and 118 Freeway. Hike Stoney Point trails, climb rocks. Bring water, snack, $10 for dinner. Previous outdoor experience not required. Experienced leaders supervise. Contact: Ilene Email: sifreemn @pacbell.net Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 3/29/2009

MON., MAR. 30

Moorpark City Library

'Circus Fever' Moorpark Friends of the Library present children's program at High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Doors open 9:30 a.m. Show 10 a.m. to noon. Author Alva Sachs reads her children's book, "Circus Fever." Jumbo Shrimp Circus performers entertain. Refreshments served. Admission is membership in Friends of Library. $10 individual, $25 family, $50 patron. Funds raised support library's youth programming. Contact: Mike Fenerin Email: friendsoflibrary@pacbell.net Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 3/30/2009

TUES., MAR. 31

'Bat Boy: The Musical' Calabasas High School Theater Department presents musical by Keythe Farly and Brian Fleming at 7 p.m. March 31 through April 4, 2 p.m. April 4 at school, 22855 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. $15 general admission, $8 students. Web: www.chstheater.com Time: 7 p.m. Date: 3/31/2009

WED., APR. 1

Conejo Ski &

Sports Club Year-round social club for active adults meets 8 to 9 p.m. at Palm Garden Hotel, Newbury Park. Happy hour 7 to 8 p.m. Activities include skiing, hiking, camping, volleyball, bicycling, picnics, parties, wine tastings, plays, bridge, international travel. Contact: Bob Email: BobBanfil l@gmail.com Web: www .conejo skiclub.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/1/2009

Ventura

County

Archaeologi

cal Society Meets at 550 Camarillo Center Drive, Camarillo. Philip Holmes, cultural archaeologist with Santa Monica Mountains National Park Service, speaks on mysteries of Santa Monica Mountains, opportunities for archaeology in NPS. Free. Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/1/2009

THURS., APRIL 2

Business And Professional Women's Club Meets at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, lower lounge near bar. Seth Waggerman, PhD, psychology professor, speaks on "Accuracy in personality judgment." Both men, women welcome. Contact: Mary Lou Wetter Time: 7 p.m. Date: 4/2/2009

FRI., APR. 3

Conejo Valley Newcomers

Open Coffee At Corner Bakery in Westlake Village. Learn about club activities. For residents of Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Oak Park, Camarillo. Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/3/2009

SAT., APR. 4

Dos Caminos Elementary

School Rummage Sale 8 a.m. to noon at school, 3635 Appian Way, Camarillo. All proceeds go to school.

Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 4/4/2009

Youth Naturalist Program Mountains Restoration Trust presents "Stream Ecology" 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Headwater Corners, 3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Calabasas. Collect macroinvertebrates, view under microscope. Learn about frogs, how to keep a stream healthy. Craft and hike. Nominal fee. Preregistration required. Contact: Susan Haughland Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 4/4/2009

Cottontail Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn, Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Face painting, arts and crafts project table, pony rides, train rides, inflatables. Free egg hunt for children ages 1 to 7 every 30 minutes 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last (bring own basket). Parking, event admission free. Web: www.VenturaHarborVillage .com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/4/2009

Theodore Payne Native

Plant Garden Tour See 45 home gardens throughout Los Angeles Basin, with California native plants. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday. Admission $20. Contact: Keith Email: info@ theodorepayne.org Web: www.theodorepayne.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/4/2009

Brandon's Buddies

Play Date 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brandon's Village universal playground, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas. Integrated play with disabled, typically-abled children. Face painting, arts and crafts, entertainment, treat. Free. RSVP requested.

Contact: Dina Kaplan Email: brandonsbuddies@pacbell.net

Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 4/4/2009

26th Annual Spring

Eggstravaganza Conejo Recreation and Park District event, noon to 3 p.m. at Conejo Creek Soccer Fields, 23 Freeway and Janss Road. Continuous egg hunts noon to 2 p.m. by age groups with prizes for all. Inflatables, pony rides, arts and crafts, game booths, entertainment. $5 children age 2 to 12. Free for children 2 and under. Refreshments, baskets cost extra.

Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 4/4/2009

Calabasas Earth Day 1 to 5 p.m. at Las Virgenes Creek on Agoura Road, Calabasas. Free giveaways, learning booths, live music, wildlife presentation, recycling art contest, demonstration of "green" cars. Free admission. Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 4/4/2009