Datebook
IWOSC Ventura County
Satellite Group Writing group meets 10 a.m. to noon at Lake Sherwood Golf Club. RSVP via e-mail for details. Phone: 805.402.7979 Contact: Dawn Wood Email: aubewood @verizon.net Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/10/2009
Ventura County
Professional Women Meets at Js Network at Wedgewood Banquet Center, Olivas Park Golf Course, 5880 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura. Networking 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Buffet dinner 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Program 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bonnie Weigel, president of FOOD Share, discusses work of food pantry. Bring canned food item to donate. RSVP requested. Web: www.vcpwn.org Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 9/10/2009
EV Free Women’s
Summer Book Club 7 to 9 p.m. Discussion of “The Soloist” by Steve Lopez at private home in Newbury Park. E-mail RSVP for location. Contact: Patti Email: lizziebenn @verizon.net Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/10/2009
Conejo Gem &
Mineral Club Meets at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Jim Brace-Thompson speaks on “Western geology at 35,000 feet.” Youth program available. Free, public welcome. Phone: 805.494.7734 Contact: Deb and Rob Sankovich Email: rmsorca@adelphia.net Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/10/2009
FRI., SEPT. 11
Sept. 11 Concert
For World Peace At Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara. Sponsored by Santa Barbara Music Club, S.B. sister cities. Performances by Carol Ann Manzi, Inner Life Gospel Choir, Fernanda and John Douglas, Amber Rockwood, Shakuhachi. Free. Phone: 805.964.7559 Contact: Takako Wakita Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 9/11/2009
Fireside Concert At Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Folk group South Coast (Don Truby and Jean Pickard), Sweet Adeline quartet Shimmer!, Whiskey Chimp bluegrass band. Adults only. Seating first come, first served. $7 donation at door. Phone: 805.499.3511 Contact: Bob Kroll Email: folksgr1@aol.com Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 9/11/2009
Moorpark Women’s
Fortnightly Club Annual membership luncheon for prospective members at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Learn about club’s history of philanthropic efforts. Singer Jacqui Bowe provides entertainment. Open to all women. $20. RSVP requested. Contact: Randi Kramer Email: randikramer@ymail.com Time: 9:45 p.m. Date: 9/11/2009
SAT., SEPT. 12
Elegant Clutter Sale to
Benefit Homeless Animals 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 29676 Meadowmist Way, Agoura Hills. Booths with new boutique items, jewelry, animal clothing, accessories and gently used items, clothing, furniture, household items, art. Bake sale, lemonade stand. Portion of proceeds benefit Malibu Pet Companions, a communitybased, volunteer organization that funds medical care for homeless pets at Agoura Animal Shelter. Phone: 818.421.6155 Contact: Robin Kahrs Email: robinflap @aol.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/12/2009
Freshman Carwash 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School parking lot, 2323 Moorpark Road. Hosted by TOHS band freshman class. Supports band, color guard program. $5 per vehicle. Donations/tips welcome. Email: president@tohsband.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/12/2009
Democratic Women’s
Council Conejo Valley Meets at Boccaccio’s restaurant in Westlake Village. Barbara Goldberg, founder of Wells Bring Hope and the Salon Forum, discusses building wells for poor African countries. Task force members also present. $20. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.495.1515 Email: dwccv2009 @yahoo.com Web: www.dwccv.org Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/12/2009
Calabasas High
School Dance
Team Carwash 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in school parking lot, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. $7 small cars, $10 large cars. All proceeds go to school dance team. Contact: Kristen Fraisse Email: Kfraisse @Lvusd.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/12/2009
Day Of The Horse At Conejo Creek Equestrian Park, 1300 Avenida de Las Flores, Thousand Oaks. Demos of equine disciplines, information booths, vendors, free carriage rides, face painting, veterinarians, Ventura County Animal Control booth. Funds raised from pizza, soda sales benefit Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship, California Coastal Horse Rescue. Hosted by ETI Corral 37. Phone: 805.494.8755 Contact: Barbara Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/12/2009
Brandon’s Buddies 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brandon’s Village universal playground, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas. Integrated play for children with/ without disabilities, face painting, arts and crafts, entertainment, treats. Free. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.222.8118 Contact: Dina Kaplan Email: brandons buddies@pacbell.net Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 9/12/2009
Vino Jazz Festival 4 to 9 p.m. at Simi Valley Town Center mall. Jazz violinist Karen Briggs headlines. Wineries represented, other performers. Tickets $50. Fundraiser for Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation. Phone: 805.583.7900 Email: artscenter@simivalley.org Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 9/12/2009
California State Old-time
Fiddlers’ Association Annual barn dance 6 to 9 p.m. at Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road, Oak View. $5 includes live music, food. Open to public. Phone: 805.640.3689 Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 9/12/2009
SUN., SEPT. 13
Triunfo YMCA Y-Indian
Guides Information Night 5 to 7 p.m. at Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. Indian Guides registration barbecue. Children, parents learn about Indian Guides and Princesses, Trailblazers, Papoose programs. YIndian Guides is for families with children in preschool through sixth grade. Phone: 818.707.9622 Contact: Diane Email: vrodarte@ triunfoymca.org Web: www .triunfoymca.org Time: 12:00 a.m. Date: 9/13/2009
Ventura Vintage Rods
Harbor Run 19 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harborview Park, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard. 300 classic cars, trucks from 1950s to 1970s on display. Free to public. $20 entry fee per vintage car. Raffles, 50-50 drawing, trophies. All proceeds go to local charities. Web: www.venturavintagerods.org Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 9/13/2009
Miller Family YMCA
Trailblazer Program 1 to 4 p.m. at Miller Family YMCA, Paraiso shopping center, Via Las Brisas in Dos Vientos, Newbury Park. Kickoff for Trailblazer program for fathers and their children. Information about program, play in the indoor pool, play inner tube water polo. Open to public. Free food, tours of YMCA facility. Raffle for YMCA membership. Phone: 805.480.0309 Contact: Diane Email: rbatchelor@ millerymca.org Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/13/2009
Simi Valley Jazz Club 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Aristocats Plus One performs 3 p.m. Listen, dance to music of ’20s to ’50s. Qualified jammers welcome. Light refreshments. $6 members, $9 nonmembers. Phone: 805.527.5905 Web: www.simivalleyjazzclub.com Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/13/2009
Music & Art At
Peter Strauss Ranch 1:30 to 6 p.m. at Peter Strauss Ranch, 3000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura Hills. Live music, “Nature in Art” exhibit and sale of plein-air paintings. Web: www.allied-artists.com Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: 9/13/2009
Third Annual
Topanga Nights 5 to 10 p.m. at Topanga Community Club Ballfield, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Awardwinning composer James McVay and Very Special Friends perform on outdoor stage. Flutist Suzanne Teng and Mystic Journey with Gilbert Levy, belly dancers perform. Food, beverages for sale. Music starts 5:30 p.m. Screening “ET: The Extra Terrestrial” at 8:30 p.m. $15 adults. $10 teens, seniors. $10, $7 TCC members. Bring flashlight, blanket, warm clothing. No pets, glassware, straight leg chairs, umbrellas. Phone: 310.455.2851 Contact: Dianne Porchia Email: dianne @porchiaswish.com Web: www. topanganights.net Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 9/13/2009
MON., SEPT. 14
Conejo Orchid Society Meets at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Paul Gripp speaks on summer Brazilian orchids. Refreshments, orchid raffle. Guests welcome. Phone: 818.991.1275 Contact: Janice Kobey Web: www .ConejoOrchidSociety.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/14/2009
Conejo Valley
Audubon Society Meets at Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo. Members give slide shows of their birding, environmental activities.
Phone: 805.987.2721 Web: www.ConejoValleyAudubon.org
Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/14/2009
TUES., SEPT. 15
Volunteer Recognition
Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Ventura County Volunteer Coordinators Council invites organizations to honor their volunteers at this event. Lunch provided. Guest speaker Bonnie Weigel, CEO/ president of Food Share. All participants will receive gift. Tickets $25, must be purchased in advance. Phone: 805.988.0196 Contact: Susan Seale Email: sseale@ vccf.org Web: www. vcvcc.org Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 9/15/2009
Conejo Valley
Genealogy
Society 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. The Rev. Gary Alan Dickey, certified genealogist, speaks on “Cemeteries and clues to research.” Refreshments served. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.388.5991
Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 9/15/2009
WED., SEPT. 16
Opening Of 2009
Moorpark Senior Games 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Road. Lunch served for registered games participants. Entertainment by Chris DeKlotz and the Golden Pipers recorder group. Call to RSVP. Phone: 805.517.6261 Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 9/16/2009
THURS., SEPT. 17
Singles 50 Plus 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker discusses handwriting analysis. Bring appetizer to share. Free. Phone: 805.552.6476 Contact: Ann Johnston Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 9/17/2009
Paddy Keenan Concert At Ojai Valley Woman’s Club, 441 E. Ojai Ave. Keenan is uilleann piper, plays Irish traditional music. Also singer/guitarist John Walsh. $15 advance, $18 at door. Phone: 805.665.8852 Contact: Shane Web: www .ojaiconcert series.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/17/2009
An Evening to be
Wined and Dined 7 to 9 p.m. at The Commons, 4799 Commons Way, Calabasas. Fine wine tasting from 12 wineries, food pairings from three restaurants, live music under the stars. $20 all inclusive in advance. Sameday tickets $25. Proceeds benefit ACT TODAY, grant money to autistic children, families in need. Must be 21 and over to attend. Phone: 310.559.5275 Contact: Jon Web: www.commons .eventbrite.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/17/2009
Conejo Valley
Bonsai Society Meets at Westlake Community Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Preparations for annual exhibition at Gardens of the World Oct. 3 to 4. Members bring tree to show for final preparations. Phone: 805.495.7480 Contact: Ken Fuentes Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/17/2009
FRI., SEPT. 18
Simi Valley Art Association Meets at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Berj Kafai demonstrates expressionistic oil painting techniques. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Free to students accompanied with paying adult. Phone: 805.526.4599 Contact: Michelle Adler Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/18/2009
Ventura County
Astronomical Society Meets at multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Dr. Gary Peterson, geology professor at San Diego State University and planetologist, discusses “The capture of the moon.” Public invited. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/18/2009
SAT., SEPT. 19
25th Annual Ojai
Peddlers Fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Rain or shine. Quality antiques, collectibles, handcrafts, international crafts for sale. Benefit for Mira Monte PTO. Free admission, free parking in municipal lot. Phone: 805.964.8915 Contact: Pat Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/19/2009
19th Annual Gold Coast
Pirate Faire 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 19, 20, 26, 27 at Lake Casitas Recreation Area, Ojai. Recreation of 15th century pirate village with costume reenactors. Continuous presentations on three stages. Outdoor market with period clothing, armament, jewelry. Food court, children’s activities, battle reenactments. Kids’ costume contests. Adult beverages available. $16 adults, $14 seniors 62 up, $8 children 11 and under. Children under 4 free. $1 discount with canned pet food donation for Humane Society. Parking $5. Dogs on leash. No outside alcoholic beverages. All backpacks, coolers subject to search. Phone: 805.496.6036 Web: www.ojaipiratefestival.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/19/2009
Festival De
La Herencia Latina Noon to 10 p.m. today and Sunday at Veterans Park, Florence Place and Perry Road, Bell Gardens. Latino heritage month annual festival. Exhibitor booths, food and beverages, arts and crafts, community services, commercial products, information on healthcare, legal, real estate, jobs, educations. Free health screenings, free gifts, carnival rides and games, live music.
Phone: 818.718.7956 Contact: Comite Civico Latino-Americano
Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009
Global Exchange Ventura
County Supporters 2 to 4 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Dr. Robert Dodge presents “Building a world beyond war: A road map for citizens” on nonviolent alternatives to war. Screening of movie “The Power of Forgiveness.” Cosponsored by Ventura County ACLU. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.643.8048 Contact: Mary Olson Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009
Thousand Oaks Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. The Starlighters play music. Western theme. Singles, couples welcome. Refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009
