DATEBOOK
IWOSC Ventura
Writers Group 10 a.m. to noon at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Golf Club House, Thousand Oaks. Open to all writers, any level. Representative from Public Relations in Social Media 4 Creative Professionals (PRISM) speaks on social media for writers. RSVP required for admittance. $2 fee for refreshments, free parking. No shorts, jeans, flip-flops allowed in club house. Phone: 805.402.7979 Contact: Dawn Wood Email: aubewood @verizon.net Web: web.me.com/ prism4/prism Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/9/2010
Simi Valley
Community Council Meets at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. Meet-and-greet 11:30 a.m. Program and lunch at noon. Mike Sedell, city manager of Simi Valley, discusses progress of city. Free drawing for paid members. Bring canned food items for Simi Valley Care and Share. $15 inclusive for meal.
Contact: Nancy Lukunich Web: Simivalleycommunitycouncil.org
Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 9/9/2010
Conejo Gem &
Mineral Club 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. at Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Richard Weber presents “Glacial Geology of Alaska.” Public welcome, no fee. Pebble Pup workshop (youth program) during meeting. Phone: 805.494.7734 Contact: Rob Sankovich Email: rmsorca @adelphia.net Web: www.cgamc .org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/9/ 2010
FRI., SEPT. 10
Seashore Porcelain Artists Meets in Camarillo EV Free Church, 2315 Ventura Blvd. Susan Hertzberg discusses “Designing Small Treasures.” Guests welcome. Phone: 805.649.9318 Contact: Ingrid Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/10/ 2010
Westlake Village
Encore Club Meets at Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, WLV. 9:30 a.m. refreshments. 10 a.m. meeting. 10:30 root beer floats served, boat ride. Wear flat, softsoled shoes. Bring sun hat. Nonprofit social club. Guests welcome. Phone: 818.889.3712 Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/10/2010
Ventura County
Storytelling Guild 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Proverbs Coffeehouse on grounds of Peace Lutheran Church, 71 Loma Road, Camarillo. Bring a 10- to 12-minute story (optional). Suggested facility donation $3 to $5. Phone: 805.407.2538 Contact: Elaine Muray Email: elaine @embodiedvoicestoryarts.com
Web: www .embodiedvoicestoryarts.com
Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 9/10/2010
Fireside Variety Show At Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Showcasing Ken and Phee, Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin, Jim Stours, Tom Corbett Trio with Bill Knopf and David Ferguson. Adults only. Donation $7 at door. Seating first come, first served. Phone: 805.499.3511 Contact: Bob Kroll Email: folksgr1@aol.com Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 9/10/2010
Pat Benatar Benefit Concert At The Canyon club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Today and Sept. 11. Doors open 6 p.m. Malibu resident Pat Benatar and husband Neil Giraldo will donate all proceeds from these concerts to Save Our Schools campaign for Santa Monica-Malibu School District and visual/performing arts programs at Malibu High School. Phone: 818.879.5016 Contact: Canyon club Web: canyonclub.net Time: 9:00 p.m. Date: 9/10/2010
SAT., SEPT. 11
Doodle Romp & Picnic Meets on 16 acres of private land in Santa Monica Mountains. Benefit for Malibu Pet Companions and funding medical care for homeless animals at Agoura Animal Shelter. Open to owners of goldendoodle, labradoodle. Competitions, auctions, food, vendors, pet portraiture, breeders. Reservations requested. Location given upon RSVP. Phone: 818-735-7332 Contact: Craige Email: doodleromp @earthlink.net Web: www .MalibuPetCompanions.org Time: 1:00 a.m. Date: 9/11/2010
School Car Wash
Fundraiser 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Road. Benefit for TOHS Band. $5 donation per vehicle. Web: www.tohsband.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/11/2010
Moorpark High School
Band E-Waste Event From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moorpark High School, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. Fundraiser for MHS Band. Drop off electronic waste for recycling, any item that plugs in or takes batteries. Computers, laptops, cellphones, TVs, monitors, wire accepted. Phone: 866.410.9600 Contact: Michael Sarubbi Email: michael @coastalewaste.com Web: www .ezewaste.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/11/2010
Democratic Women’s
Council Of Conejo Valley Meets at Boccaccio’s restaurant, Landing on the Lake, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Forum of local candidates running in November election. Bring canned goods for Manna food drive. $20 for brunch. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.495.1515 Web: www.dwccv.org Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/11/2010
E-Waste Collection
Fundraiser 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front parking lot, Alex Fiore Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road. Collecting old and broken electronics for recycling. TVs up to 25-inches, computers, laptops, iPods, cellphones, stereos. No appliances. Benefit for Teen Center.
Phone: 805.494.5156 Web: www .thousandoaksteencenter.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/11/2010
Conejo Valley Home
Remodeling & RV Show At Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. More than 170 vendors exhibit kitchen and bath remodeling ideas, interior designs, landscaping, pools and spas, home entertainment. 2011 RVs on display. First 200 people free. $4 at door. Phone: 805.529.0760 Email: showkase9@gmail.com Web: www.conejovalleyhomeshow.com
Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/11/2010
Brandon’s Buddies 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brandon’s Village universal playground, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas. Integrated play for children with and without disabilities, face painting, crafts, entertainment, treats. Free. Early RSVP requested. Phone: 818.222.8118 Contact: Dina Kaplan Email: brandonsbuddies@pacbell.net
Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 9/11/2010
Las Vegas Cool At Los Robles Country Club, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Hosted by Los Robles Hospital volunteers and Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation. Benefit for Hospice of the Conejo. Casino games, food, martini luge, showgirls, prizes, live auctions. Live music by DJ Kryptonite. General admission $60. Upgraded packages available. Phone: 805.495.2145 Contact: Hospice of the Conejo Web: www.lasvegascool.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/11/2010
Rock The Dock Dance
And Pet Charity Drive 7:30 to 11 p.m. at The Malibu Pier, above Ruby’s; ballroom, swing, salsa and disco dancing, 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Fundraiser for Save a Pet Sanctuary (animal shelter). Bring either can of dog or cat food or a small donation in cash or check. Open dancing. Salsa lesson at 9:30. Event host and dance instructor M.C. Callaghan. $15. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.694.7283 Contact: M.C. Callaghan Email: mc4dance @sbcglobal.net Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/11/2010
SUN., SEPT. 12
Ventura Vintage Rods
Harbor Run 20 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harborview Park, Channel Islands Harbor. Almost 300 classic cars before 1975 entered: muscle cars, coupes, pickup trucks. Raffle prizes, 50-50 drawing. All proceeds benefit local charities. Free to public, $20 car entry fee. Contact: Ventura Vintage Rods Web: www.venturavintagerods.org Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 9/12/2010
Paws 4 Hope
Charity Dog Walk 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Road, Westlake Village. Dog walk, doggie contests, costume contest. Fundraiser for Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and local cancer support programs. Registration required. Phone: 805.379.4777 Contact: Maddy Sattler Email: maddy.sattler @wellnesscommunityhope.org Web: www.TwcVv.org Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 9/12/2010
California State
Old Time Fiddlers 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road, Oak View. Country, western, bluegrass music, dancing. Free admission and parking. Refreshments available. Phone: 805.640.3689 Web: www.calfiddlers.com Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: 9/12/2010
Cats In The Canyon Hounds
In The Hollow 2 to 5 p.m. at Boccali’s restaurant, 3277 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Ojai. Fundraiser for Humane Society of Ventura County. Italian buffet, Iron Mountain Boys bluegrass band, silent auction. Advance tickets $40 adults, $20 children 12 and under. At door $50, $25 respectively. Phone: 805.646.6505 Contact: Kate Nelson Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 9/12/2010
Indian Guides & Princesses
Rain Gutter Regatta 3 to 5 p.m. at Conejo Valley YMCA, 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Free event to kick off club year. For children in grades K-3. Program fosters relationships between parents and their children. Phone: 805.523.7613 Contact: Patrick Yarrow Email: pyarrow @sevymca.org Web: cvyprograms .org/yindians/ Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 9/12/2010
MON., SEPT. 13
Conejo Orchid Society Meets at Westlake Village Town Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Bryce Augustine speaks on growing paphs. Refreshments, orchid raffle. Phone: 818.991.1275 Contact: Janice Kobey Web: www .ConejoOrchidSociety.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/13/2010
Conejo Valley Audubon Meets at Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo. Members share slide shows of summer birding, environmental activities. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.987.2721 Web: www .ConejoValleyAudubon.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/13/2010
TUES., SEPT. 14
Camarillo Quilters
Association Meets at Orchid Professional Building, 830 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Jerry Peterson speaks on computer software EQ6 by Electric Quilt. Guest fee $5. Phone: 805.484.1675 Contact: Rose Gamboa Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/14/2010
Conejo Valley Chapter
Mothers & More Meets at 7:30 p.m. at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 E. Oak Crest Drive. “What Every Parent Should Understand About Behavior” with Faith Mischel-Golden. Free, open to the public.
Contact: Lucy Holzer Email: cvmothersandmore@gmail.com
Web: www .ConejoValleyMothersAndMore.org
Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/14/2010
WED., SEPT. 15
Rotary Club Meeting At North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Road, Westlake Village. Jon Morse, principal in the Morse Law Group in Santa Monica, presents “Defending a lawsuit in France: an insight into the French legal system and French culture.” Guests welcome. Phone: 818.889.1078 Time: 12:15 p.m. Date: 9/15/2010
Simi Valley Days From Sept. 15 to 19 at Rancho Simi Community Park, Royal Avenue and Erringer Road, Simi Valley. 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday. Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday. Noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Merchant fair, balloon rides, children’s games, food vendors, beer booths, bingo, carnival rides, Kowchip Bingo. Entertainment by Cody Bryant, open karaoke, Kidsapalooza, Battle of the Bands, Opa Opa. Tasty Thieves. Overflow parking at Royal High School, Church of the Nazarene. Shuttle service from school. Admission and entertainment $7 adults, $4 children 4 to 12 and seniors 60 and up. Ride tickets extra. Proceeds go to charity. Web: www.simivalleydays.org Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 9/15/2010
Democratic Club
Of Conejo Valley Meets at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Social time 6:15 p.m. Meeting 6:45 p.m. Discussion of propositions on November ballot. Guests, new members welcome. Web: www.conejodemocrats.com Time: 6:15 p.m. Date: 9/15/2010
Simi Valley/Moorpark
Democratic Club Meets at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. In-depth analysis of November ballot initiatives. Open to public. Refreshments served.
