THURS., OCT. 8

Somis Thursday Club Meets at clubhouse, 5380 Bell St., Somis. Lunch, program from Museum of Ventura County about “The coming of the automobile to Ventura County.” $15 for lunch. Member of the California Federation of Women’s Clubs. Phone: 805.987.2728 Contact: Sandi Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 10/8/2009

Stand Up For Cancer

Survivors FUNdraiser At Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Stand-up comics Randy Lubas, Jack Mayberry, John DiCrosta perform. Benefit for The Wellness Community Valley/ Ventura’s cancer support programs. $20 to $34. For adults only. Phone: 805.379.4777 Web: www.TwcVv.org Time: 7:15 p.m. Date: 10/8/2009

Consumerism And Our Kids At Westlake Village Community Room, 31200 E. Oak Crest Drive. Sponsored by Mothers and More. Video “Consuming Kids,” discussion on how advertising and consumerism affects children. Public may attend free. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.501.2883 Contact: Caroline Email: mothersand moreinfo@gmail.com Web: www .conejovalleymothersandmore.org

Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 10/8/2009

FRI., OCT. 9

Westlake Village

Encore Club Meets at Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Refreshments served. Representative of water department speaks on water conservation. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.374.8255 Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 10/9/2009

10th Annual Pomona

Off-Road Expo 5 to 10 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Hundreds of national and local exhibitors of off-road vehicles. Trucks, UTVs, sand rails, ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, RVs, Jeeps. Parts, accessories. Live-action entertainment and exhibitions, vehicle ride-and-drives, live music, celebrity driver appearances. $12 adults, $5 children ages 6 to 12, children 5 and under free. Family Four Pack $20 for two adults, two children. Food, drink for sale on site. Tickets available online or at door for cash. Contact: Spin Communications Web: www.ca.offroadexpo.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 10/9/2009

Fifth Annual Mayor’s

Dinner & Charity Auction At Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Recognizes community activists, fundraiser for Simi Valley Community Foundation and Alliance for Human Services initiative. Silent and live auctions, dinner, honorees tribute, music by Tony Maddox band, comedian Kevin Jordan. $125. Phone: 805.526.3900 Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 10/9/2009

Santa Paula Ghostwalk Through Oct. 25 at TeagueMcKevett Ranch, Santa Paula. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Tours every 15 minutes. Theatrical storytelling walk through ranch. $15 adults, $8 students with ID. No infants, strollers, children under 7. Reservations recommended, flashlights mandatory. Benefit for Santa Paula Theater. Phone: 805.525.3073 Web: www.ghostwalk.com Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 10/9/2009

11th Annual Ghost Tour

In Strathearn Park Today through Oct. 25 at Strathearn Historical Park, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 6 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays. 75-minute tours every 10 minutes. Historical “ghosts” talk to visitors. Sponsored by Actors Repertory Theatre of Simi, Simi Valley Historical Society. $8, all proceeds go to park development, children’s arts programs. For all ages. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.526.6453 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 10/9/2009

SAT., OCT. 10

Logan’s Run For

Autism Awareness 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hansen Dam, Los Angeles. 10K, 5K scenic trail runs, 1K Walk, Wheel or Roll. Community festival follows with free food, live entertainment, community information booths. Web: www.runforautism awareness.com Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 10/10/2009

BSA Webelos

Woods 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Corriganville Park, 7001 Smith Road, Simi Valley. Event introduces fifth- and sixth-grade boys and their parents to Scouting program. For residents of Simi Valley, Moorpark. Archery, BB gun shooting, air cannon marksmanship, other individual and team activities. Meet troop members, learn about Scouting activities. E-mail prior to event for registration application. Phone: 805.482.8938 Contact: Ilene Freeman Email: sifreemn @pacbel .net Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 10/10/2009

Interface Children Family

Service 5K Walk/Run At Oxnard’s College Park on Rose Avenue and Channel Islands Boulevard next to Oxnard College. Registration 8 a.m., walk/run starts 9 a.m. $10 child or student, $15 adult. Benefits Court Appointed Special Advocates program. Phone: 805.485.6114 Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 10/10/2009

Seaside Highland Games 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura. Grade parade Saturday. Children’s glen, Celtic vendors, sheep herding dog demos, military re-creators, dart tournament, Scottish/Irish/Celtic musicians and dancers, food court, genealogy seminars, Gaelic language classes. $12 to $18 adults, $10 to $17 seniors and military, $3 children. $2 off admission for five cans of food donated to FOOD Share. Phone: 818.886.4968 Contact: John and Nellie Web: www. seaside-games.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 10/10/2009

20th Annual

Malibu Pie Festival 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Malibu Country Mart, Central Courtyard, 3838 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. Pie eating contests, best pie contest, children’s activities, live music by The Melvin Eddy Blues Band, silent auction. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Malibu United Methodist Church’s youth, family, outreach, community service projects. Phone: 310.457.7505 Contact: Tabitha Di Leo Email: piefestival @malibuumc.org Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 10/10/2009

Favorite Folk Songs At Woodland Hills Branch Library, 22200 Ventura Blvd. Gigi and Mike introduce folk songs to families in musical party. Children create lyrics, play percussion instruments, sing along. Free. Presented by Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. Web: www.topangabanjofiddle.org Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 10/10/2009 Rock The Cure Ventura ’09

Breast Cancer Benefit 6 p.m. to midnight at the Bombay Bar and Grill, 143 S. California St., Ventura. Presented by Kris Perry Foundation. Ventura band opens, followed by Lion I’s. Tickets $25, children 12 and under free. Phone: 805.641.3087 Contact: Eirian Morgans Email: eirian @rockthecureventura.org Web: www.rockthecureventura.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 10/10/2009

Sounds Of Conejo

Marching Bands 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School football stadium, 2323 Moorpark Road. Six local high school marching bands perform. Gates open 6:30 p.m. Snacks, drinks for sale. $5 admission at gate. Proceeds support high school band instrumental music. Phone: 805.379.0437 Email: president@tohsband.org Web: www.tohsband.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 10/10/2009

SUN., OCT. 11

Second Annual

Jason’s Race At Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Road, Westlake Village. 5K run/walk, 25-yard Kids Mad Dash. Registration 8 a.m. 5K starts 9 a.m. Raffle, Mad Dash 10 a.m. All proceeds benefit Sudden Infant Death Syndrome research through First Candle. Email: JasonsRaceforSIDS@ yahoo.com Web: www .Jasons Race.com Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 10/11/2009

St. Sebastian Fall Fiesta 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Sebastian School 325 E. Santa Barbara St., Santa Paula. Musical entertainment, DJ, food court, games of chance, cakewalk, quilt raffle, cash raffle, live and silent auctions. Phone: 805.525.1575 Contact: Kathleen Garcia Email: stsebastians@earthlink.net Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 10/11/2009

Music from ‘The Soloist’ Free One City One Book event at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. For families. Musician Jackie Petitto presents program inspired by music in the book “The Soloist.” Phone: 805.449.2660 Contact: Jana Email: jcovell@tolibrary.org Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 10/11/2009

Agoura Hills Community

Concert And Jazz Bands At Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. Susan Treworgy, director. Music from American musicals, movies.

Phone: 818.597.7361 Contact: Agoura Hills Recreation Center Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 10/11/2009

MON., OCT. 12

Conejo Orchid Society Meets at Westlake Village Town Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Eric and Christina Holenda speak on Borneo. Refreshments, orchid raffle. Guests welcome. Phone: 818.991.1275 Contact: Janice Kobey Web: www .ConejoOrchidSociety.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 10/12/2009

TUES., OCT. 13

Camarillo Quilters

Association Meets at Orchid Professional Building, 830 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Maggie Balshares examples of her quilts. $5 guest fee. Phone: 805.482.8234 Contact: Yvonne Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 10/13/2009

Democratic Club Of

Conejo Valley Meets at Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Dr. Jose Marichal, CaLutheran political science professor, speaks on “Groundhog Day: The recurring California budget crisis and how to resolve it.” Public invited.

Web: www.conejo valleydemocrats.com

Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 10/13/2009

WED., OCT. 14

Westlake Village

Newcomers Club Meets at Westlake Village City Hall, 31220 Oak Crest Drive. Westlake Village area residents invited to coffee. Wear hat decorated for Halloween. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.370.3672 Contact: Myrna Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/14/2009

Thousand Oaks

Women’s Connection 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Naylor’s Banquet Center, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. “Happy Hal” Schwimer, illusionist, performs. Ellen Rose Leist gives inspiration speech. $16. Free child care with advance notice. Phone: 805.498.1823 Contact: Joanne Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 10/14/2009

Los Angeles Opera Talk Platt Library, 2360 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Friends of the Platt Library host talk on “Siegfried” of Wagner’s Ring Cycle. Free. Phone: 818.340.9386 Web: www.plattlibrary.org Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 10/14/2009

THURS., OCT. 15

Pleasant Valley

Garden Club Meets at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3975 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Antonio Sanchez of Nopalito Native Plant Nursery discusses landscaping with native plants. Snacks served. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.482.5488 Contact: Sandy Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 10/15/2009

Orange County Auto Show Opens 4 to 10 p.m. today at Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim. Continues through Sunday. Hundreds of new cars, SUVs, trucks, futuristic concept cars, exotics, pro-production models. Interactive rides, alternative fuel options, aftermarket accessories, customization. $10 adults, $6 seniors age 62 and up, free for children 12 and under. Contact: Spin Communications Email: deedee@spinpr.com Web: www.motortrendautoshows.com Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 10/15/2009

FRI., OCT. 16

Senior Center Fall

Arts & Crafts Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Jewelry, wood sculptures, pottery, needle crafts, handmade items for sale. Rotary pancake breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday. $4. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels program. Phone: 805.583.6363 Contact: Senior center Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 10/16/2009

Ventura Harvest Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Sunday at Seaside Park, Ventura. More than 24,000 American handmade arts and crafts. Jewelry, pottery, original art, clothing, toys, specialty foods, home decor. Portion of proceeds go to Humane Society of Ventura County. Attendees may also bring food donation for FOOD Share of Ventura. Phone: 650.548.6700 Contact: Liz Email: lstigge@prmagic.com Web: www.harvestfestival.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/16/2009

Simi Valley/Moorpark

Republican Women Luncheon, general meeting at Posada Royale Hotel, 1775 Madera Road, Simi Valley. 11:30 a.m. social time, noon meeting. Guest speaker Mark Lunn, former chief with CHP. $20. RSVP required. Phone: 805.583.9200 Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 10/16/2009

Aspen Elementary Annual

Harvest Festival 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 1870 Oberlin Ave., Thousand Oaks. Spooky house, game booths, food, raffle for gift baskets. Free admission. Cost for food, games. Guests may wear costumes. Contact: Candace Email: Candylilley@hotmail.com Time: 3:30 p.m. Date: 10/16/2009

Ventura County

Astronomical Society Meets at Vista Elementary School, 2175 Wisteria St., Simi Valley. Dr. Robert Piccioni, Osher Institute teacher, will present “Albert Einstein for Everyone.” Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 10/16/2009

‘The Miracle Worker’ William Gibson’s drama opens at High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Through Nov. 15. 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday. 2 p.m. Sunday. $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $8 children 12 and under. Group discounts available. Phone: 805.529.8700 Contact: Box office Web: www .highstreetartscenter.com Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 10/16/2009