THURS., APRIL 15

Calabasas Chamber Of

Commerce Business Mixer 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Florentyna’s A Fine Flower Company and Blue Table, 4774 Park Granada, Ste. 1, Calabasas. Free. RSVP required. Phone: 818.222.5680 Contact: Chamber office Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 4/15/2010

Parent Education Night 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mariposa Elementary School, 6050 N. Calmfield Ave., Agoura Hills. Dr. Susan Johnson gives practice steps to embrace children with loving lifestyle, discusses seven essential nutrients. School fundraiser. $10 at door. Contact: Stacey Riggs Email: riggs2@dslextreme.com Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 4/15/2010

Conejo Valley

Bonsai Society Meets at Westlake Village Community Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Ted Matson works on a boxwood. Phone: 805.495.7480 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 4/15/2010

FRI., APRIL 16

Hats Off To Women 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at House of the Book, Brandeis-Bardin campus of American Jewish University, 1101 Peppertree Lane, Simi Valley. Annual fundraiser for Simi Valley Hospital sponsored by Simi Valley Hospital Foundation. Emmy-winning comedian Tracey Conway is guest speaker. Lunch, fashion show, health screenings. Woman of the Year award given. $65. Phone: 805.955.6670 Web: www .simivalleyhospital.com Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 4/16/2010

Conejo Valley Republican

Women Federated 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Representatives for gubernatorial candidates Steve Poizner and Meg Whitman speak, answer questions. $25 includes luncheon, drink, dessert. RSVP required. Phone: 805.796.9732 Contact: Jan Edwards Email: cvrwf@verizon.net Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 4/16/2010

Storyteller At Library 4 to 4:45 p.m. at Westlake Village Library, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Storyteller Michael McCarty, member of Dreamshapers Performing Ensemble, performs for children ages 3 and up. Family audience. Free, no registration required.

Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 4/16/2010

Campus Canyon

Family Fun Carnival 5 to 8 p.m. at Campus Canyon Elementary School, 15300 Monroe, Moorpark. Barbecue tri-tip, chicken and pork dinner. Hot dog, juice drinks, shaved ice, Kettle Korn. Games for all ages, laser tag, video game theater. Silent auction. Free admission; charge for games and food. Fundraiser for school’s music, art, P.E. programs. Phone: 805.529.6255 Contact: Lisa Bell Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 4/16/2010

MusicFest 2010 Positively

Live! Benefit Concert 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Sponsored by Unity of the Oaks. Annual positive music concert, silent auction fundraiser. Proceeds shared with Manna food bank. Silent auction, raffles, hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, soft drinks at 6:30. Concert at 7:30. 10 local musicians. Dessert bar at intermission. $25. Bring canned item for food bank. Phone: 805.496.6901 Contact: Unity of the Oaks Email: office@unityoftheoaks.org Web: www.UnityoftheOaks.org Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 4/16/2010

Santa Monica Mountains

Science Festival At Paramount Ranch, Agoura Hills. 7 to 10 p.m. April 16. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 17. On Friday, watch bats, see bugs, storytelling corner, animal tracking. On Saturday bring picnic lunch for full day of handson activities. Sponsored by National Park Service and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Free admission and parking. Web: www.nps.gov Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/16/2010

CineMagic Live Annual performing arts program of Pleasant Valley Education Foundation at Pacifica High School Center for Performing Arts, 600 W. Gonzales Road, Oxnard. 7 p.m. April 16, 1 and 7 p.m. April 17. Cast of 180 children in grades three through eight perform classic songs from film, TV. $13.50, $20 reserved seats, additional ticket handling charge. Web: www.PVEF.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/16/2010

Ventura County

Astronomical Society Meets in multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Former Harvard University faculty member Dr. Robert Picconi speaks on “Einstein and Light.” Guests welcome. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 4/16/2010

SAT., APRIL 17

Annual Agoura High School

Garage & Bake Sale 7 a.m. to noon in teachers’ parking lot, Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave. Clothing, household items, furniture, books, sports equipment, bake sale. All proceeds benefit school’s Safe and Sober Grad Nite event. Phone: 818.808.8077 Contact: Shelley MacEwen Email: mediate3 @gmail.com Web: www .agourahighschool.net Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 4/17/2010

Junior Olympics At Royal High School stadium, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Opening ceremonies 8:45 a.m. Games to 3:30 p.m. 21 elementary schools compete in running, tri-fitness, volleyball, basketball throw, softball throw. Phone: 805.404.7504 Contact: Carolyn Hucker Time: 8:45 a.m. Date: 4/17/2010

Simi Valley Blues Festival 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Hummingbird Nest Ranch, Simi Valley. Parking, shuttle service at lot on Kuehner Drive, north of 118 Freeway. Music starts 11 a.m. Sista Monica Parker, Rod Piazza, Michael John & the Bottom Line, LA Jones & the Blues Messengers, other bands. Mickey Jones celebrity master of ceremonies. Food vendors, craft booths, children’s play area, guitar giveaway. $25 at gate, children under 7 free. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley. Fundraiser for American Diabetes Association. Web: www.simiblues.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/17/2010

Topanga Earth Day 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to sunset Sunday at Topanga Community House Fairgrounds, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Speakers, workshops, healing village, ecological vendors, demonstrations, yogis, L.A.-area bands, activists, certified organic farmers market, art gallery, children’s area. Portion of proceeds goes to nonprofit environmental organizations. Admission $10 donation each day. Web: www.topangaearthday.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/17/2010

Camarillo Family YMCA

Healthy Kids Day 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at YMCA, 3111 Village at the Park, Camarillo. Free admission. Child fingerprinting, information on water safety. Health, education, safety experts present. Bounce house, Cookie the Clown, carnival games, drawings, prizes, giveaways. Phone: 805.484.0423 Contact: Megan Voshell Email: megan .voshell@ciymca.org Web: www.ciymca.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/17/2010

Earth Day 40th

Anniversary Celebration Earth Day Eco Fest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Promenade Park, Ventura. Entertainment, children’s activities and crafts, food, project displays, more than 50 eco-friendly exhibitors booths. Free admission. Phone: 805.570.0265 Contact: Toni Guy Email: ToniGuy@yahoo .com Web: www.venturaearthday .com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/17/2010

Camarillo Earth Day

Celebration Noon to 4 p.m. at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 Burnley St. Hosted by Camarillo Community Gardeners. Live music, children’s activities, educational demos, Earth Day vendors. Free. Contact: Linda Fisher-Helton Web: earthdaycamarillo.com Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 4/17/2010

Calabasas Library Fun Fair Noon to 5 p.m. at Calabasas Library, 200 Civic Center Way. Games, food, prizes with a fundraiser. Animated movie 5 to 7 p.m. All proceeds go to Giving Tree Club, Project Cool Down, Calabasas Teen Library Council. Phone: 818.225.7616 Contact: Karilyn Steward Web: www .cityofcalabasas.com.html/library

Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 4/17/2010

Ventura County

Genealogical Society Meets at Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Dotty Wheeler speaks on “The coming of the auto to Ventura County.” Workshops on census research, German research and computer lab. Books, supplies for sale. Guests welcome. Free. Web: www.rootsweb.ancestry .com Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 4/17/2010

Platt Library

15th Birthday Bash 1 to 4 p.m. at Los Angeles Public Library, Platt Branch, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Music, balloon artist, free refreshments. Free, no reservation needed. Phone: 818.340.9386 Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 4/17/2010

Channel Islands

Ice Center Casino Night 6:30 to 10 p.m. at ice center, 830 Wagon Wheel Road, Oxnard. For ages 21 and up. Hawaiian attire theme. Appetizers, cocktails served. Door prizes. Activities run by professional casino organizer. Children accompanying adults attending Casino Night skate free during event. Benefit to raise funds to purchase new Zamboni (ice resurfacer). Advance tickets $30 individuals, $50 couples. $35 at door per person. Phone: 805.988.4440 Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 4/17/2010

Drive-In Movie Theater “Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs” shown on 24-foot screen in Oak Park High School parking lot, 899 N. Kanan Road. Gates open 6 p.m., arrive early for best parking. Broadcasting on FM radio, speakers in parking lot. Alcohol-free, security enforced. OPHS ASB sells food and drinks. $5 per vehicle. Phone: 818.865.9304 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 4/17/2010

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 Caravan. Western theme. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. Ballroom, Latin, swing, line dancing. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 4/17/2010

Westlake Yacht

Club Opening Day At club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Registration starts 11 a.m. Ceremony at noon. Commodores, vice commodores, rear commodores from Southern California, local dignitaries present. Live music, color guard. Free. Phone: 818.879.9901 Contact: Bob Hanratty Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 4/17/2010

SUN., APRIL 18

Children’s Earth Day 10 a.m. to noon at Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center, 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. Sponsored by Malibu Creek Docents. Games, stories, hands-on activities for ages 6 to 10. Free parking. Phone: 818.889.6238 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/18/2010

Antique Clock

And Watch Mart 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Commemorative Air Force Museum in Camarillo Airport. More than 50 tables of clocks, watches, antique jewelry, other antiques and collectibles. Free appraisals and repair quotes on clocks. Door prizes. $10 adult admission includes tour of WWII Air Museum. Free for children. Sponsored by local chapter of National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. Phone: 805.482.6021 Contact: Ernie Jenson Web: www.nawccch190. com Time: 10:30 a.m. Date: 4/18/2010

Kids 4 Kids Carnival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. Carnival games, go-karts, inflatables, music, food, prizes, raffle, silent auction, Quadracycles, face painting. Sponsored by Jr. Variety. Fundraiser supporting local children in need. Free. Web: www.VarietySoCal.org Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 4/18/2010

Festival Of Brides 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Four Seasons Westlake Village, Two Dole Drive. Bride runway, wedding resources, live music, grand door prize. $25 preregistration, $35 at door. Phone: 310.577.7788 Web: www .festivalofbrides.com Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 4/18/2010

MON., APRIL 19

Charity Tennis

Tournament & Luncheon 8:30 a.m. women’s doubles roundrobin tennis tournament starts on private courts and courts at Las Posas and Spanish Hills country clubs in Camarillo. 10:30 a.m. boutiques open at Las Posas Country Club. Lunch, fashion show, opportunity drawings. Tennis and lunch $70. Lunch only $50. Benefits local charities. Sponsored by Meadowlark Service League. Web: www.meadowlarkservice league.com Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 4/19/2010

Freethinkers Of

Ventura County Meets at Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Come early for no-host pizza, socializing. Guest speaker is Jodell Haws, president of San Fernando Valley Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 4/19/2010

TUES., APRIL 20

Conejo Valley

Genealogy Society 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Members discuss their research at Family Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Refreshments served. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.388.5991 Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 4/20/2010

WED., APRIL 21

Simi Valley/Moorpark

Democratic Club Meets at Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Candidate forum with challengers in 24th Congressional District, Ventura County Sheriff, county clerk and recorder, other races. Refreshments. Phone: 805.210.6061 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/21/2010

Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Judge Gay Conroy of Ventura Superior Court speaks on judicial independence, effects of budget cuts on judicial access. Question-andanswer time. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.241.8855 Web: www.globalexchange.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/21/2010

THURS., APRIL 22

Mary Health 100 Club

Annual Spring Luncheon 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Four Seasons Hotel, Two Dole Drive, Westlake Village. “Springtime in Paradise” Polynesian theme. Food, entertainment, fashion show, vendors, silent auction, special raffles, quality goods from Merry Hall Tree Thrift Store. Benefits the Sisters of Mary Health of the Sick. Phone: 805.498.3644 Contact: Kathy Tamashiro Email: kathy@maryhealth.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/22/2010

Full House For Charity 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 6050 King Drive, Ste. C, Ventura. Sponsored by PODS and Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura Chambers of Commerce. Food, drinks, raffle, Elvis tribute artist Raymond Michael. $10 donation at door. Proceeds benefit five local nonprofit agencies. Phone: 805.644.6503 Contact: Crystalynn Email: crystalynn @podscalifornia.com Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 4/22/2010

Ventura County

Rose Society Meets at Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for refreshments, advice. 7 p.m. rose celebration. 7:30 p.m. program. Expert rosarian Cass Bernstein speaks on identifying, documenting roses. Visitors welcome. Phone: 805.523.9003 Contact: Dawn-Marine Johnson Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 4/22/2010

‘Once Upon A Mattress’ Royal High School Drama Players present musical in multipurpose building, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. 7 p.m. April 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, May 1. $12 reserved seating, $10 general admission. $5 students with ASB card, seniors, children under 12. Refreshments for sale. Phone: 310.589.5225 Contact: Marty De Los Rios Email: martytbglabor@hotmail.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/22/2010