Datebook
Hike at Charmlee
Wilderness Park Easy to moderate hike in Malibu with optional picnic in Charmlee Wilderness Park, Santa Monica Mountains Coastal Slope environment. Grassy meadows, coastal scrub, live oak, historic ranch ruins, nature center on coastal California wildlife. Views of Channel Islands, Catalina, Malibu coast. See website for details. Phone: 818.297.7993 Contact: Dean Email: meetup@compudean .com Web: www.meetup.com/ localhikers Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/17/2009
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 traditional Irish 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
‘Doubt’ John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama opens 8 p.m. at Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. 7th St. Through Oct. 25. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $18 adults, $15 seniors and students, $12 children 12 and under. Phone: 805.525.4645 Contact: Box office Web: www .santapaula theatercenter.org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 9/18/2009 SAT., SEPT. 19
Moorpark Coastal
Cleanup Day 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at pedestrian bridge at Villa Campesina Park. Volunteers clean section of Arroyo Simi. Counts toward school graduation service hours. Free. Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes, bring work gloves. Phone: 805.517.6257 Contact: City Hall Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/19/2009
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. Re-creation of 15th century pirate village with costumed reenactors. Entertainment 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. 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, reaestate, jobs, education. 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
Simi Conejo
Linux Users Group 1 to 5 p.m. at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Learn about free software for personal computers. Free. Web: www.sclug.org Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009
Ventura County
Genealogical Society Meets at Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Bonnie Raskin, member of Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society, presents “Tale of three orphans stranded at Ellis Island.” Workshops on Google book, family website, computer lab. Books, supplies for sale. Guests welcome to attend for free. Phone: 805.654.1127 Contact: Phil Web: www.rootsweb.com Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009
Oxnard Oktoberfest 1 to 5 p.m. at Oxnard Historic Farm Park, corner Cesar Chavez and Pinata drives. Bratwurst, beer, traditional music, silent auction, vendors, historical documentary shown on Oxnard history. Tour historic homes on property. Free admission. Phone: 805.988.8810 Contact: Jeff Maulhardt Web: www.oxnard farmpark.org Time: 1:00 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.” Co-sponsored by Ventura County ACLU. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.643.8048 Contact: Mary Olson Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009
SUN., SEPT. 20
Camarillo-Somis
Pleasant Valley Lions Run At Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road. 5K Lion Run begins 8 a.m. 1K Cub Run for ages up to 12 8:45 a.m. For runners, walkers. Proceeds benefit local Lions charities. Registration 7 a.m. $25 5K, $20 1K. Phone: 805.987.4272 Email: mjbelectric@worldnet.att.net Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 9/20/2009
The Big Run IV Motorcycle run to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County. Sign in 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Harley-Davidson in Camarillo or Simi Valley. Ride ends at Grove Park in Camarillo. Live music, raffle, barbecue, auction, prizes. Grand Marshal Mickey Jones. Advance tickets $25 per rider, passenger. Day of event $30. Must be 18 years or older to participate. Phone: 805.484.2282 Web: www.thebigrun.org Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 9/20/2009
Fairwind Yacht Club Nonprofit sailing club open house at Peninsula Park, Oxnard Harbor, 3333 Peninsula Road. View boats, sail. Free. Phone: 805.551.9671 Contact: Mike Web: www.fairwind.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/20/2009
American Association
Of University Women Camarillo chapter. Fall “blast off” meeting and salad luncheon at Norma Maidel’s home, 6560 Armitos Drive, Camarillo. Scholarships awarded. Girls who attended Tech Trek science/math camp attend. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.389.3064 Contact: Jerrie Newman Time: 12:30 p.m. Date: 9/20/2009
Readers Theater At
Simi Valley Library 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Local actors read selected scenes from Thornton Wilder’s drama “Our Town.” Audience discussion after performance. Free. Phone: 805.526.1735 Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 9/20/2009
Richard Berman & Caren
Armstrong House Concert At home of Patty Quintana, 6219 Costello Ave., Van Nuys. Two awardwinning songwriters perform a house concert. $12. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.989.5577 Contact: Patty Quintana Email: 4pdq @sbcglobal.net Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 9/20/2009
MON., SEPT. 21
Freethinkers Of
Ventura County Meets at Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Jeanean Hollen and Stan Kohls give multimedia presentation on recent trip to China. Questionandanswer time. Come early for no-host dinner. Phone: 805.443.8753 Contact: Charlotte Poe Email: FrThVC@yahoo.com
Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/21/2009
WED., SEPT.
23
Channel Island
Chapter The
Embroiderers’
Guild Meets at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Sharon Clark gives lecture on rug hooking. Beginners welcome. Phone: 805.498.5956 Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/23/2009
Westlake Wedgies
Blue Thong Society Meets at Fiamme restaurant, 3731 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Book exchange, bring one, take one. Collect food, sundry items for food bank. Newcomers welcome. Phone: 805.901.1684 Contact: Shannon Miranda Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 9/23/2009
THURS., SEPT. 24
Chamber Fall Business
Expo, Trade Show 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Sponsored by Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce. Showcase of local vendors, businesses. Restaurants offer food samples. Raffle prizes. Free to public, Phone: 805.370.0035 Contact: Chamber Web: www.towlv chamber.org Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: 9/24/2009
Thousand Oaks
Personal Computer Club Meets at Goebel Senior Adult Center, Thousand Oaks. Don Baker of Klassic Specialties, based in Artesia, Calif., presents program on photo and inkjet printing. Public invited, free. Phone: 805.496.8053 Contact: Eli Spater Web: www.topcc.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 9/24/2009
FRI., SEPT. 25
Redondo Beach
Lobster Festival 5 to 11 p.m. today, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. Sponsored by Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce. Freshly prepared lobsters, food and beverages, “barefoot” casino, live music from local and tribute bands, beachwear models, pro wake boarders, karaoke bar, kids’ play area, fire dancing troupe in evening. $12 admission, $5 ages 3 to 12, children under 3 free. $30 and $50 lobster packages. Web: www.LobsterFestival.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 9/25/2009
SAT., SEPT. 26
Multifamily Garage Sale
Fundraiser 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 974 Jay Ave., Camarillo. Sponsored by Josephine DeMello SIDS Foundation. All donations, purchases are tax deductible. All proceeds support families and research into sudden infant death syndrome.
Phone: 805.265.5456 Web: www.joeydemellofoundation.org
Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 9/26/2009
Fourth Annual
Wag ’N Walk At Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Registration 7:30 a.m. Walk starts 8:30 a.m., threemile walk around arroyo. Silent auction, goodie bags, dog adoptions, continental breakfast, dog talent contest. Fundraiser for nonprofit animal rescue group. Phone: 805.578.4529 Contact: Stephanie Barron Email: Steph4loans@sbcglobal.net Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 9/26/2009
E-Waste Recycling
Fundraiser 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Whole Foods, 740 E. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Coastal E-Waste hosting a free electronic waste drop-off for recycling. Funds raised will benefit 3-year-old Quinn Kiera McMurtry, diagnosed with leukemia. Phone: 866.410.9600 Contact: Michael Sarubbi Email: ewasteevent@yahoo.com Web: www.ezewaste.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/26/2009
