THURS., NOV. 19

Scholastic Book Fair 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Nov. 20 at Sumac Elementary School, 6050 Calmfield Ave., Agoura Hills. “Destination Reading: Read Around the World” Book Fair. Phone: 818.991.4940 Contact: Johnna Email: doyit@sbcglobal .net Web: www.bookfairs .scholastic.com/homepage/sumac

Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 11/19/2009

“Travel Through Time

@ the Library” 6 to 8 p.m. at Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Sponsored by the Simi Valley Friends of the Library. Free community event. Children’s authors Stacia Deutsch and Michelle Markel. Appearances by Alexis O’Neill, Mary Ann Fraser, Alva Sachs. Principals’ Readers Theater, crafts, book sales, author autographs. Phone: 805.583.8148 Contact: Stephanie Langlois Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 11/19/2009

Santa Susana High School

Holiday Extravaganza In multiuse room at school, 3570 Cochran St., Simi Valley. 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 21. Students from dance, theater, vocal and instrumental music and visual arts programs feature their advanced work with a holiday theme. $12 general admission. $10 for boosters, ASB, senior citizens and children under 12. Opportunity drawing for autographed Fender Telecaster electric guitar during the performances on Nov 21. Contact: Stephanie Langlois Web: www.santasusana.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/19/2009

Conejo Valley

Bonsai Society Meets at Westlake Village Community Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Bring trees for workshop, planning for holiday potluck. Phone: 805.495.7480 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/19/2009

FRI., NOV. 20

Dan Crow Concert At Walnut Canyon School, 280 Casey Road, Moorpark. Songs from awardwinning performer. Information available on early literacy and library card registrations. Free. For families. Hosted by First 5 Moorpark/Simi Valley Neighborhood for Learning, Moorpark Unified School District. Contact: Mary Linn Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 11/20/2009

Ventura County

Rose Society Meets at Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Rose show 7 p.m. Program 7:30 p.m. Philip Harris, marketing manager of Corona Gardening Tools, speaks on “proper tools for the job and how to use them safely.” Tool demo. Drawing for Corona tools. Refreshments. Visitors welcome. Phone: 805.523.9003 Contact: Dawn-Marie Johnson Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 11/20/2009

Ventura County

Astronomical Society Meets at multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Dr. Josh Simon, postdoctoral fellow at Observatories of Carnegie Institute in Pasadena, speaks on “A Hitchhikers’ Guide to a Nearby Universe.” Introduction to nearby galaxies, dark matter. Public welcome. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/20/2009

SAT., NOV. 21

Rummage, Boutique

And Carwash 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rey de Reyes United Methodist Ministry, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. Phone: 805.991.6765 Contact: Bobbie Dunn Quintanilla Email: reydereyesumc@sbcglobal.net

Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 11/21/2009

Royal High School

Boys’ Basketball Carwash 8 a.m. to noon at school main entrance, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. $5 donation per car.

Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 11/21/2009

Channel Islands PC Users Group 8:30 a.m. to noon at Camarillo Boys & Girls Club, 1500 Temple Ave., Camarillo. Gene Barlow gives presentation on Windows 7, transition from Windows XP. Visitors welcome at no charge.

Phone: 805.984.7722 Email: pwestefer@yahoo.com

Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 11/21/2009

Moorpark Marching

Band Tournament 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Moorpark High School stadium, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. 35 competing bands, Pasadena City College Lancer marching band. Web: www.musketeerband .org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/21/2009

Kiwanis Conejo Valley

Holiday Boutique 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oak Park Community Center, 1000 N. Kanan Road. Dozens of vendors, children’s crafts, Santa visit, raffle. Supports Ventura County Children’s Services Auxiliary. Free admission.

Contact: Jenni Moore Email: jenni@buildingbrightminds.com Web: www.cvkiwanis.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/21/2009

Holiday Boutique In

Newbury Park 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3331 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park. Handmade crafts from local vendors. Free admission. Phone: 805.388.1693 Contact: Dana Ryon Web: www.cvuuf.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/21/2009

Northwood Park

Ribbon-Cutting Noon to 1:30 p.m. at new Northwood Neighborhood Park, 3619 Avenida Verano, Thousand Oaks. Official opening ceremony, bocce ball, kite flying, croquet, disc golf, games. Hot dogs, snacks, beverages. Sponsored by Conejo Recreation and Park District. Free.

Phone: 805.495.6471 Contact: Conejo Recreation and Park District

Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 11/21/2009

Santa Barbara Music Club Afternoon concert at Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Music by Haydn, Rachmaninoff, Gounod, Tchaikovsky, Vaughn Williams. Cathedral Oaks Chamber Group performs Corelli’s Christmas concerto. Free. Phone: 805.969.7634 Contact: Mary Jo Hartle Web: www .sbmusicclub.org Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 11/21/2009

Boys & Girls Club Texas Hold ’em Poker Tournament At Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley, 2850 Lemon Drive. Registration, poker refresher course 5 p.m. Play starts 6 p.m. Prizes for top three winners. Fundraiser for club. $100 includes dinner, drinks, funny money, raffle ticket. Phone: 805.527.4437 Email: bgcsandee@bgcsimi.com Web: www.bgcsimi.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 11/21/2009

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. Music by The Starlighters. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/21/2009

SUN., NOV. 22

Guided Walk For Families 10 a.m. to noon at Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. Docent-led leisurely walk through park. Explore nature, movie history, geology. See animal exhibits at Visitor Center. Free admission, parking fee. Meet at lower parking lot. Phone: 818.884.7766 Contact: Dean Arnold Web: www .malibucreekdocents.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2009 MON., NOV. 23

Reading Time

For Tots Program 9 to 10 a.m. For mothers and toddlers at Java Kai, Vons shopping center, 4225 Tierra Rejada, Ste. A, Moorpark. Phone: 805.532.1998 Contact: Kevin Email: mehowdy @roadrunner.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/23/2009

WED., NOV. 25

19th Annual Free

Thanksgiving Dinner 5 to 8 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Traditional holiday dinner with all trimmings served free to seniors, homeless. Simi Valley High School String Orchestra performs. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise, Council On Aging. Call for free tickets for scheduled seating times. Phone: 805.583.6363 Contact: Senior center Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 11/25/2009

Ventura County

Classical Guitar Society Meets at Rec and Park District Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. 7 p.m. solos. 8 p.m. Jerome Ducharme, award-winning classical guitarist. Phone: 805.482.6224 Web: www.vccgs.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/25/2009

THURS., NOV. 26

2009 Turkey Trot

5K Run/Walk Starts/ends at Grace Brethren Church, 2900 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. For families. All proceeds donated to Simi Valley Care and Share food bank. $35 entry fee. Phone: 805.582.4300 Contact: Tim Howard Web: www .GraceBrethren.com Time: 7:30 a.m. Date: 11/26/2009

Conejo Valley YMCA

Turkey Day Dash At new site, The Oaks mall’s new outdoor expansion area, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. 1K Family fun run/walk at 8 a.m. 5K timed run/walk starts 8:30 a.m. Race day registration 7 a.m. For all ages, abilities. Proceeds benefit YMCA youth, senior programs. Family rate $70 day of race, includes T-shirt. Phone: 805.523.7613 Web: www.Active.com Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 11/26/2009

Thanksgiving Morning

Trail Run Run, walk to top of Rocky Peak in Simi Valley. About eight miles round trip. Bring proper shoes, water, sunglasses, hat, jacket. Trail head is adjacent to bridge at Simi Valley 118 Freeway Rocky Peak exit. Free. Phone: 818.845.5711 Contact: Victor Cohen Web: www .newbasinblues.org Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 11/26/2009

FRI., NOV. 27

One-Of-A-Kind

Christmas Show 2009 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov 27, 28, 29 at Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Exhibitors, artisans, crafters, gourmet and baked goods, electronics, antiques, jewelry, clothing, toys, furniture, decorations, Christmas trees, portrait photography, Christmas Village, Santa and live reindeer, three kings and camels, gospel singers, carolers, sleigh rides, light show, tree decoration competition, the manger. Phone: 805.201.8200 Con tact: Saima Khan Email: skhan@oneofakindchristmas show.com Web: www.help USAHomes.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/27/2009

‘The Best Christmas

Pageant Ever’ Presented by Trinity Pacific Christian School at Theatre on the Hill, Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. 7 p.m. Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30, Dec. 2 and 3. Matinee 3 p.m. Nov. 28, 29. $11, $12.50. Phone: 805.381.1246 Web: www.hillcrestarts.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/27/2009

SAT., NOV. 28

Conejo Fencing

Toys for Tots Tournament 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dos Vientos Community Center, 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. 9 a.m. “C” foil. 11 a.m. Y-14 mixed foil. 1 p.m. open saber. Sponsored by Conejo Fencing Club. Entry fee $10 to $15 unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Phone: 805.496.7340 Contact: Phillip Hareff Email: phareff @vitesse.com Web: www .conejofencing.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/28/2009

TUES., DEC. 1

Jingle Bell Shop At Calvary Community Church, 5498 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. 9 a.m. to noon today, Dec. 4. 35 local vendors sell jewelry, baby items, handmade clothing for babies and women, home goods, gourmet foods, personalized items, candles. Proceeds to Mothers of Preschoolers. Free entry.

Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 12/1/2009

Agoura Newcomers Club Holiday luncheon at member’s home, 6601 Bayberry St., Oak Park. Victorian singers, boutique, raffles. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.889.7338 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 12/1/2009

WED., DEC. 2

Channel Islands Chapter

Embroiderers’ Guild Meets at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Annual Christmas party. Phone: 805.498.5956 Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 12/2/2009

Ventura County

Archaeological Society Meets at Community Room, Ventura County Star, 550 Camarillo Center Drive. Guest speaker is Gilbert Unzueta, Barbareno Chumash and archaeologist of sites along California coast.

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/2/2009

Hollywood Knights

Basketball Game 7 to 9 p.m. at Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. Fundraiser for school. Agoura faculty plays celebrities. $12 at door. Phone: 818.438.1265 Contact: Sarah Snauer Email: Sarahknauer @hotmail.com Web: www .hollywoodknights.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/2/2009

THURS., DEC. 3

Toastmasters Open House 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Westlake Village. Free presentation on “Bartering, the alternative to paying cash.” Club orientation. Call for RSVP, location. Phone: 805.300.2223 Contact: Lynn Robinson Email: Lynnsisms @yahoo.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/3/2009

‘Harvey’ Adolfo Camarillo High School drama students present comedy “Harvey” at school, 4660 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12. $10 adults, $5 students.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/3/2009

FRI., DEC. 4

Camarillo Ranch Holiday

Candlelight Gala 6 to 10 p.m. at Camarillo Ranch. Food from local restaurants, caterers. Live and silent auctions, exhibits, tours of house, music by Estrada Brothers. Gift shop items for sale. Fundraiser for Camarillo Ranch Foundation. $75 through Nov. 29, $85 at door. Table for 10 $850. Evening attire or period costume, black tie optional. Phone: 805.389.8182 Contact: Camarillo Ranch office Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 12/4/2009

Village Voices Chorale

Holiday Concert At Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. 8 p.m. today, 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Christmas, Hanukkah, holiday music. $18.

Phone: 805.379.5913 Web: www.villagevoiceschorale.org

Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/4/2009

‘Scenes Of The Season’ Four short holiday plays presented by Thousand Oaks Actors Guild at Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Razz-ma-tappers senior tap group also performs. $10 tickets plus donation of new toy worth $10 for child in need. Phone: 805.381.2747 Contact: Box office Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/4/2009

SAT., DEC. 5

SoCal Curling Club Hosts open curling at 7 p.m. at the Iceoplex, 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley. Adults and children ages 12 and up can learn the Winter Olympic sport of curling. All equipment is provided. Dress warmly; wear flat-soled athletic shoes. $20. Web: www.socalcurling.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/5/2009