THURS., MAY 20

Margarita Mix-Off 6 to 8 p.m. at 1378 Janss Road, Conejo Creek Park North, behind the library, Thousand Oaks. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of the Conejo. Vote for best drink among 11 restaurants. Strolling mariachis. $30 advance, $35 at the door, includes drink tasting tickets, appetizers, beer, wine, soft drinks. Proceeds benefit community organizations. RSVP requested. For ages 21 and up. Phone: 805.484.7320 Contact: Marcy Shewmon Email: marcys @powermaginc.com Web: www .sioc.caminorealregion.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 5/20/2010

Conejo Valley

Amateur Radio Club Meets at East County Sheriff’s Station, 2101 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Eric Christensen, general manager of Ham Radio Outlet in Burbank, brings samples of latest equipment. Phone: 805.496.1073 Contact: Mike D’Amore Web: www.cvarc.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 5/20/2010

Conejo Valley

Bonsai Society Meets at Westlake Village Community Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Bring trees for workshop. Refreshments served. Phone: 805.495.7480 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 5/20/2010

FRI., MAY 21

Simi Valley/Moorpark

Republican Women Luncheon at Posada Royale Hotel, Simi Valley. Damon Dunn, candidate for secretary of state, speaks. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.438.8780 Contact: Sherry Keown Email: sherry @westworld.com Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 5/21/2010

Camarillo Heights Annual Carnival And Silent Auction 2 to 6 p.m. at Camarillo Heights Elementary School, 35 Catalina Drive, Camarillo. Carnival games, food. Silent auction benefits the school. Contact: Roberta Vanasse Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 5/21/2010

Parents’ Night Out At

Triunfo YMCA 6 to 10 p.m. at Triunfo YMCA child care site at Sumac Elementary School, 6050 N. Calmfield Ave., Agoura Hills. YMCA licensed child care staff supervise children. Pizza dinner, s’mores, flashlight games. $15 first child in family, $10 each additional sibling. Children must be age 4 or older and bring flashlight. YMCA nonmembers can participate. Reservations requested. Phone: 818.707.9622 Contact: Chrissy Withers Email: cwithers @triunfoymca.org Web: www .triunfoymca.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 5/21/2010

Family Game Night

At Miller YMCA 6 to 8 p.m. at Miller Family YMCA, 320 Via Las Brisas, Newbury Park. Public welcome. Inner tube water polo in indoor heated pool. Bring swimsuits and towels. Lifeguard on duty. Free to YMCA members, $10 per family nonmembers. Snacks provided. Reservations requested. Phone: 805.480.0309 Contact: Janice Wise Email: jwise @millerymca.org Web: www .millerymca.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 5/21/2010

Bingo Nite 6:30 to 8 p.m. at KnowledgePoints Learning Center, 1145 Lindero Canyon Road, Ste. D6, Westlake Village. Bingo games and food drive benefit for Manna food bank. Free admission. Bring canned food to donate. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.292.8627 Contact: Lora Malvani Email: oakpark @knowledgepoints.com Web: www.knowledgepoints.com/ oakpark Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 5/21/2010

Simi Valley Art Association Meets in Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Guest artist Bruce Trentham demonstrates pastel landscape painting techniques. $5 members, $7 nonmembers, free to students accompanied by paying adult. Phone: 805.526.4599 Contact: Michelle Adler Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 5/21/2010

Ventura County

Astronomical Society Meets in multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 N. Mesa School Road, Somis. Dr. Marc Rayman, mission manager/chief engineer, discusses Dawn Mission. Free. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 5/21/2010

SAT., MAY 22

Model Railroad Swap Meet 7 to 10 a.m. in pavilion, Santa Susana Park, 6503 Katherine Road, Simi Valley. Sponsored by Santa Susana Railroad Historical Society. Dozens of vendors sell all scales of model railroad equipment, scenery, books, collectibles, photos. $2 donation, children under 12 free. Contact: David Email: events @santasusannadepot.org Web: www.santasusannadepot.org

Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Conejo Valley YMCA

Rummage Sale 8 a.m. to noon at YMCA, 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Gently used clothes and home goods. All funds raised help fund programs for low-income families. Phone: 805.523.7613 Contact: Krystal Wahl Email: kwahl @sevymca.org Web: www .sevymca.org Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

NPHS Baseball

Inaugural Rummage Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Newbury Park High School parking lot, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. Furniture, housewares, kitchenware, clothing, purses, shoes, holiday items, sports equipment, electronics, baby items, bedding, CDs, DVDs, books, tools for sale.

Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Spring Rummage Sale 8 a.m. to noon at Thousand Oaks High School’s performing arts center steps and side parking lot, 2323 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Benefits TOHS Lancer Band. Instruments, toys, clothes, furniture for sale.

Contact: Patty Davis Email: issafundraising@tohsband.org Web: www.tohsband.org Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Creekside Chase 8 a.m. to noon 5K run/walk on Calleguas Creek Trail starts at La Mariposa Elementary School, Camarillo. Booths, activities on school field 9 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Pleasant Valley School District. Phone: 805.445.8665 Contact: Darci Knight Email: dknight @pvsd.k12.ca.us Web: www.pvsd .k12.ca.us Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

West Valley Optimist

Family Fitness Challenge 5K and 10K runs, 5K bike ride, 2K doggie run at Warner Center Park, Woodland Hills. Formerly Dad’s Day Dash. First race 8 a.m. Proceeds go to UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital brain cancer research program.

Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Computer Island

PC Users Group 8:30 a.m. to noon at Camarillo Boys & Girls Club, 1500 Temple Ave. “Computing 101” at 8:45 a.m. Q&A about Internet. Robert Neil Waybright discusses history and use of encryption. Visitors welcome.

Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

E-waste Recycling

Fundraiser 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Redwood Middle School parking lot, 233 Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Fundraiser for school’s computer/ technology lab. Collecting computers, laptops, TVs, printers, cellphones, fax machines. No batteries, light bulbs, refrigerators, dryers or dishwashers. Call for home pickup of heavy items. Phone: 805.499.0050 Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

White Oak Elementary

School PTA Carnival 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, 31761 Village School Road, Simi Valley. Games, inflatable bungee run, silent auction; breakfast and lunch offered. Contact: Amy Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Beach Cleanup Day 9 a.m. to noon at Surfrider Beach, main parking lot, 23050 PCH, Malibu. Repainting PCH stairway, removing weeds and graffiti. Free, open to public. Supplies provided. Community service hours awarded. RSVP requested. Contact: Michael Blum Email: president@msasurfing.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

“Celebrate All Life” Festival At Rancho Tapo Park, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Begins 9 a.m. Free 5K walk leaves park 10:30 a.m. Rock concert, noon to 2 p.m. Interfaith pro-life event. Guest speakers, information booths, food vendors, children’s activities and games. Email: Info@CelebrateAllLife.org Web: www.CelebrateAllLife.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Democratic Women’s

Council Of Conejo Valley Brunch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Boccaccio’s restaurant on Westlake Lake, Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Forum of state, county and local Democratic candidates. Representatives from ballot initiatives. $20. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.495.1515 Email: dwccv2009@yahoo.com Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Electronic Waste Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Alex Fiore Thousand Oaks Teen Center front parking lot, 1375 E. Janss Road. Collecting old, broken electronics: desktops, laptops, iPods, stereos, cellphones. 25-inch limit on TVs. No appliances. Benefits Teen Center. Phone: 805.494.5156 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Annual Gourd Art Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Santa Rosa Valley Clubhouse, 11701 E. Las Posas Road, Santa Rosa Valley area of Camarillo. Sponsored by Channel Islands Gourd Society. Artists demonstrate, sell gourd craftsmanship. Old Time Fiddlers perform. Raffles, children’s activities. Phone: 805.524.2840 Contact: Paula Collins Email: studiopaula @sbcglobal.net Web: www .channelislandsgourdsociety.com

Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Old-Fashioned Community

Deep Dish Barbecue 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks, 1000 E. Janss Road. Barbecue beef, beans, coleslaw, garlic bread dinner, $10 adults, $7 children under 12. Children’s hot dog meal $4. Fundraiser for Manna food bank, Westminster Free Clinic. Live music, DJ, children’s entertainment, bouncer, free health screenings. Collecting canned food donations. Phone: 805.495.7215 Contact: Church office Web: www.umcto.org Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 5/22/2010

A Child’s Dream Charity

Basketball Tournament Noon to 5 p.m. at Agoura Hills/ Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Fundraiser for Camp Laurel program children, youths and families affected by HIV/AIDS.

Contact: Tina Faour Email: childsdream2010@yahoo.com Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 5/22/2010

‘Noah’s Ark’ 2 and 7 p.m. shows at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Pacific Festival Ballet presents mixed media theatrical ballet for families. Phone: 818.707.3267 Contact: Kim Maselli Email: JDEWING @adelphia.net Web: www .californiadancetheatre.com Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 5/22/2010

AAUW Musicale Fundraiser At private residence in Thousand Oaks. Artists perform Broadway tunes. Singalong, wine and appetizers reception. Raises funds for college scholarships for adult women. $10. Phone: 805.376.3568 Contact: Pattie Dix Email: PDix28@gmail .com Web: www.aauwto.org Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Murder Mystery Dinner 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. “Stick to Your Guns and Speakeasy.” Dinner, entertainment, games, prizes, audience participation mystery. $40 museum members, $60 nonmembers. Benefits museum’s educational programs. Phone: 818.222.6511 Contact: Diane Ramadan Email: diane @leonisadobemusuem.org Web: www.leonisadobemuseum.org

Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Ventura County

Red Cross Fundraiser 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Red Cross office, 836 Calle Plano, Camarillo. Play Bonkers table card/dice game. Prizes given. Bring dessert to share. $15 advance, $20 at door. Phone: 805.987.1514 Contact: Liz Email: beaudione@usa.redcross .org Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Music For Heart

Foundation Night Of Hope 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Calabasas Inn. Project of Conejo Valley Rotary Club. Brazilian dancers, music and food. Casino-style gaming. Prizes, silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit children overseas in need of heart surgery. Phone: 818.625.7402 Email: info@musicforheart.org Web: www.musicforheart.org Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Casino Night &

Texas Hold ’em Fundraiser 7 to 11 p.m. at St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church parish hall, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Sponsored by church’s Men’s Club. No-host bar. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Casino games. Texas Hold ’em poker tournament starts 7 p.m. Prizes awarded for casino games, poker winners. Women admitted free if they preregister. $20 admission includes casino chips, food, nonalcoholic drinks. Poker tournament $60 preregistration, $90 at door. Seating limited. Group discounts. Open to all age 21 and over. Phone: 818.497.3713 Contact: Kurt Sauter Email: thesauters @adelphia.net Web: www .stpaschal.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 5/22/2010

Buckles & Bows

Square Dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, Janss Road and 23 Freeway, Thousand Oaks. Mike Kellogg guest caller. Plus level square dance with A-1 tip. $7 donation. Phone: 805.495.8077 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 5/22/2010

SUN., MAY 23

Democratic Spring Fling

Barbecue & Party At Conejo Creek Park North, behind library, Janss Road and 23 Freeway, Thousand Oaks. Sponsored by Ventura County Democratic Party. Barbecue chicken and ribs lunch. Live jazz ensemble, magician, children’s activities, live and silent auctions, beer and wine. Invited guests include Democratic election candidates, L.A. Councilmember Jancie Hahn, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. Advance donations $40 adults, $20 fulltime students; children under 10 free. $50, $25 at door. Phone: 805.304.2954 Contact: Melissa Web: http://VenturaCounty Democrats.com Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 5/23/2010

Fairwind Yacht Club

Open House At Peninsula Yacht Marine parking lot, 3700 Peninsula Road, Oxnard. Tour boats, go for free sail. Phone: 805.498.0246 Web: www.fairwind.org Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 5/23/2010

Social Justice Fund

for Ventura County 2 to 5 p.m. at Larry Janss’ Four Friends Gallery, 1408 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Food, wine, art, silent auction. Attendees can work with artists to create mural for county’s Juvenile Probation Service in Oxnard. $50 donation. Event raises grant funds for grass-roots organizations. Contact: Tricia Keen Web: www.socialjusticefund.org Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 5/23/2010

Summer Backpacking

Adventure Program 4 to 6 p.m. at private residence, 12200 Willow Hill Drive, Moorpark. Planning meeting for young adults ages 14 to 21 and their parents to discuss backpacking equipment, clothing, meals, transportation. Sponsored by Venture Crew 9642. For beginning and experienced hikers. Backpack and day hike trips scheduled this summer. Phone: 805.501.4938 Contact: Ilene Freeman Email: dayhiker @pacbell.net Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 5/23/2010

Kiwanis Wine & Moonlight 4 to 8 p.m. at Secret Garden restaurant, 255 E. High St., Moorpark. Eight wine tastings, food samples from local restaurants, live entertainment. All proceeds donated to community services. $30. Phone: 805.530.1991 Contact: Mark Van Dam Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 5/23/2010

MON., MAY 24

Wine Tasting, Food Pairing At Ric’s restaurant, 2500 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Inaugural fundraiser for Many Meals of Camarillo. Napa Mondavi wine and food parings. $55 donation.

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 5/24/2010

TUES., MAY 25

Films Celebrate

Building & Safety Month At Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Free film screenings. Today, “In Old Chicago” about great Chicago fire. May 26, “The Towering Inferno.” Presented by Thousand Oaks Community Development Department, Building Division. Phone: 805.449.2660 Contact: Jana Covell Email: jcovell @tolibrary.org Web: www.toaks .org/library Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 5/25/2010

WED., MAY 26

Channel Islands Chapter

The Embroiderers’ Guild Meets at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.498.5956 Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 5/26/2010

‘HYPNO-larious’ At Newbury Park High School’s performing arts center, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. Stage hypnotist Ken Dubner hypnotizes audience members in live comedy show. Fundraiser for NPHS. $12 adults, $6 students. Phone: 805.498.3676 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 5/26/2010

Ventura County Classical

Guitar Society Meets at Rec and Park District Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. 7 p.m. ensemble and solos. 8 p.m. guest guitarists Austin Grant, “Yaso” Comanescu. Public welcome. Phone: 805.482.6224 Web: www.vccgs.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 5/26/2010