THURS., OCT. 29

Agoura/Oak Park/

Conejo Valley Chamber 5 to 8 p.m. Stars of Calabasas reception at Mi Piace at Calabasas Commons. Business leaders and residents attend. Special guest Wink Martindale, talk show host and Calabasas resident. RSVP at Chamber. Phone: 818.269.9389 Con tact: Chamber office Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 10/29/2009

Halloween

Mega Mixer 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Saddle Peak Lodge, 419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas. Sponsored by Calabasas, Malibu and Topanga Chambers of Commerce. Costume contest with prizes, refreshments, networking. $5 admission. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.222.5680 Contact: Chamber office Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 10/ 29/2009

SUN., NOV. 1

Many Mansions’

Bowls of Hope

Project 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Vineyards in Simi Valley, 2525 Stow St. Guests select handmade ceramic bowl, go through ‘soup line’ of gourmet soups, breads donated by restaurants and bakeries. Live music by Curt Brock and David Storrs, student art gallery, auction, raffle, frozen yogurt. $25 pre-sale, $30 at door. Children age 5 and under free. Proceeds go to Many Mansions’ services for limited-income residents. Phone: 805.496.4948 Con tact: Kelli Lighthizer Email: kelli @manymansions.org Web: www .manymansions.org Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 11/1/2009

Calabasas Rotary

Club Penny Party 2 to 5 p.m. at Agoura Hills/ Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Public can win prizes in raffle. Tickets one penny each. $1 entrance fee. Light snacks, water, soda for sale. Proceeds go to Rotary humanitarian programs. Phone: 818.880.2993 Web: www.calabasasrotary.com Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 11/ 1/2009

MON., NOV. 2

Conejo Valley Audubon Club General meeting at Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo. Ron Bottorff, chair of Friends of the Santa Clara River, discusses Newhall Ranch project, Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County project and Hedrick Ranch Nature area.

Phone: 805.987.2721 Web: www.ConejoValleyAudubon.org

Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/2/2009

TUES., NOV. 3

Andreas Knickman

Benefit Event 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Borchard Park, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Cycling event to raise money for Knickman family; son fighting a rare cancer. Additional cyclists needed. Phone: 805.390.5057 Contact: Jack Nosco Email: nosco.jack @verizon.net Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 11/3/2009

Westlake Village Art Guild Meets at Naylor’s Banquet Center, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Buffet dinner 6 to 7 p.m. Program 7 to 9 p.m. Artist Lynn Kishiyama demonstrates use of Japanese Washi paper and mixed media. $17 members, $22 guests includes dinner, beverage, dessert, tax, tip, demo. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.379.5655 Email: wlvag@hotmail.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 11/3/2009

Ventura County

Sportsfishing Club Meets at Mariscos Cancun, 1074 E. Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker discusses ocean fishing. Guests welcome. Phone: 818.889.1370 Contact: Bill Berger Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 11/ 3/2009 WED., NOV. 4

First 5 Celebrates

Early Literacy 10:30 a.m. to noon at Camarillo Library. Senior Readers Theater performs stories for children. Early Literacy Month event calendars, library tours, free children’s books. Children up to age 5 and parents that get new library card will receive free canvas book bag. Free admission. Phone: 805.648.9990 Contact: Robin Godfrey Web: www .first5ventura.org Time: 10:30 a.m. Date: 11/4/2009

Rancho

Senior Citizens Club Meets at room 106, Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Bingo, refreshments. Phone: 805.955.0788 Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: 11/4/2009

Ventura County

Archaeological Society Meets in Ventura County Star community room, 550 Camarillo Center Drive, Camarillo. Linda Bentz, freelance historical researcher, presents illustrated lecture on local historic Chinese communities. Phone: 805.205.0826 Contact: Christine Miller Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/4/2009 THURS., NOV. 5

Evening Of Films

Directed by Women 6 to 10 p.m. at Essential Wine Co., 2390-F Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Women’s Film Institute Short Films Tour presents premiere screenings of 11 award-winning films directed by women, champagne reception. Two of the filmmakers will discuss their work. $10 for top-tier VIP tickets, champagne, reserved seating, donation to Women’s Film Institute. Phone: 805.445.4424 Contact: Danielle Stallings Email: carpevinuminc@yahoo.com Web: www.meetup.com/FilmmakersLounge/calendar/ Time: 6:00 p.mDate: 11/5/2009

Business & Professional

Women’s Club Meets at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Villagelounge near bar. Michaela Crawford

Reaves, PhD, CLU history professorspeaks on “The clash of culturesWhat really happened aJamestown?” Men, women welcomePhone: 805.526.5587 Contact: Mary Lou Wetter Time: 7:00 p.mDate: 11/5/2009

Democratic Club

Of Camarillo Meets at Orchid Building, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, CamarilloDr. Scott Frisch, CSUCI politicscience professor, speaks on curent political issues. Free, open tpublic.

Phone: 805.469.3749 Time: 7:0p.m. Date: 11/5/2009

FRI., NOV. 6 The Ol’ Bag Party

Sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters at Las Posas Country Club, Camarillo. Social hour at noon. Champagne luncheon at 1 p.m. Chef Andy Brooks gives cooking demo. Silent auction. Order tickets online or by phone. Phone: 805.484.2282 Con tact: Terri Felix Web: www.bbsvc.org Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 11/6/ 2009

Whizzing Around The World With Irma At Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Traveler Irma Kackert gives slide presentation on Portugal. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 12:30 p.m. Date: 11/6/2009

SAT., NOV. 7

Conejo Valley Moms Holiday

Boutique

8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Village Homes Clubhouse, 1040 Evenstar Ave., Westlake Village. Jewelry, crafts, apparel, home decor for sale. Bake sale. Free admission, supports local nonprofit moms group. Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 11/ 7/2009

Veterans Day Ceremony

Ceremony At Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Road, Woodland Hills. Sponsored by VFW Post 11508. Coffee and pastries social. Free. Phone: 818.324.3514 Web: www.VFW11508.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/7/2009

Brandon’s Buddies

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brandon’s Village, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas. Playtime for children with/without disabilities. Face painting, crafts, entertainment, treats. Free. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.222.8118 Contact: Dina Kaplan Email: brandonsbuddies @pacbell.net Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 11/7/2009

Fundraising Fall Fling 2009 Concert

At Los Angeles Valley College Monarch Hall Auditorium, 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley Glen. Sponsored by college Emergency Services Department and college foundation. Doo-wop oldies rock ’n’ roll concert with a cappella group The Mighty Echoes. $20 adults, $15 students and seniors. All proceeds go for student scholarships, school projects. Phone: 818.947.2619 Contact: LAVC Foundation Web: www.lavc .edu Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/7/ 2009

Third Annual Storyfest 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on grassy fields at 255 W. Stanley Ave., Ventura. Free outdoor celebration of stories & books for families. Storytelling from themed story tents, live entertainment, author readings, local celebrities, special characters, exhibits, activities, prizes, free children’s books. A First 5 Early Literacy Campaign event hosted by Ventura Neighborhood for Learning and friends. Phone: 805.641.5000 Contact: Ventura NfL Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/7/2009