THURS., AUG. 4

Business & Professional Women Of Conejo Valley

7 p.m. at lower lounge near bar, Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Sandy Hays of Michael’s Travel Centre discusses “riverboat cruising in Europe.” Men and women welcome. Contact: Mary Lou Wetter. Phone: 805.526.5587.

Democratic Club Of Camarillo

Meets at Orchid Building, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Socializing 6:15 p.m. Program 7 p.m. Supervisor Kathy Long speaks on State of the County and redistricting. Free. Phone: 805.484.6601.

The Young & Useless Tour

7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road. Doors open 6 p.m. Musicians: This Century, Austin Gibbs, Carter Hulsey, Shark Of The Year. Tickets: http://BrownPaperTickets.com. Web: http://thousandoaksteencenter.com.

FRI., AUG. 5

Coast Guard Birthday Celebration

7 p.m. at Ventura County Maritime Museum, 2731 S. Victoria Ave., Channel Islands Harbor. Open to public. $3 members, others $5, free to those in uniform.

SAT., AUG. 6

School Rummage Sale

7 a.m. to noon at 619 Fitch Ave., Moorpark, behind police station. Clothes, electronics, shoes, household goods. Benefit for Moorpark High School girls’ volleyball team.

AAUW Coffee & Chat

9 a.m. at Side Street Cafe, 652 Lawrence Drive, Newbury Park. New or prospective members welcome. Contact: Narda. Phone: 805.493.2138. Email: pfargot@verizon.net.

Ventura County Animal Services Kickoff Event

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Opening of shelter’s new community cat room. Dog demos, celebrities, discount pet adoptions. Web: www.vcas.us.

Kids’ Fishing Frenzy

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road (behind library), Thousand Oaks. Kids catch magnetic fish with magnet poles for prizes. Crafts, games, Mobile Tide Pool. For all ages. Admission $5 per child. Refreshments for sale. Contact: Thousand Oaks Community Center. Phone: 805.381.2793.

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 of all abilities. Crafts, entertainment, face painting, treats. Free. RSVP requested. Contact: Dina Kaplan. Phone: 818.222.8118. Email: brandonsbuddies@pacbell.net.

Bella Vita Italian Social Club Fundraiser

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks. Luncheon, fashion show. $25. Percentage of profits go to Manna food bank. Reservations requested. Phone: 805.492.6567.

Hiroshima Day

1 p.m. at Plaza Park, E. Santa Clara and Chestnut streets, Ventura. Paul Chappell from Nuclear Age Peace Foundation speaks. Stephen Longfellow Fiske performs. Free. Contact: Citizens for Peaceful Resolutions. Web: www.c-p-r.net.

Charity Movie Screening

7 p.m. at Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, 1500 Temple Ave. “ The Lamp” starring Louis Gossett Jr. shown. Guests receive DVD and novel of “The Lamp” and companion book “Just Believe” by Tracy Trost. $50 for two tickets. Benefits Alzheimer’s Association and BandG Club. Web: www.lightofthelamp.com/ garywidick60.

SUN., AUG. 7

Walk In The Park Car Show, Chili Cook-off

At Simi Valley Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive. Breakfast served 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Car show, cook-off and lunch noon to 3 p.m. Live music, movies. Free admission and entry free. Proceeds benefit charities. Contact: Dennis Wavra. Phone: 805.433.3078.

Flea Market & Collectibles Faire

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on grounds of Dudley House, Ashwood and Loma Vista streets, Ventura. Antiques, jewelry, crafts. House open for docent tours 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Contact: Steve Cummings. Phone: 805.644.3286.

Concert At Library

2 p.m. at Grant Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra plays music of 1890s to 1910s and novelty songs. Free. Phone: 805.449.2660. Web: www.toaks.org/library.

Gardens Of The World Concert Series

5 to 6:30 p.m. at Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Phil Norman Tentet plays. Bring lawn seating and picnic. No smoking, glass containers or pets. Free admission. Free street parking. Parking fee in Civic Arts Plaza structure. Contact: Marianne Coulson. Phone: 805.557.1135. Email: Coulson@hoganfoundation.org.

Summer Concerts In The Park

6 to 8 p.m. at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills. Long Run: A Tribute to The Eagles performs. Free. Bring lawn seating, picnics. Contact: Agoura Hills Recreation Center. Phone: 818.597.7361. Web: www. ci.agoura-hills.ca.us.

Jammin’ At The Art Center

6 to 9 p.m. on patio of Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St. The Restless Hillfillies perform. Tri-tip sandwiches, beer, wine, spirits. $10. Children under 12 free. Phone: 805.646.0117

MON., AUG. 8

Conejo Orchid Society

7 p.m. at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Cris Croom speaks on fragrant orchids. Contact : Vicky Pr i ce. Phone: 805.325.6072. Web: www.ConejoOrchidSociety.org.

TUES., AUG. 9

Westlake Junior Women’s Club Social

7:30 p.m. at private residence. Casual social for prospective new members. Food, beverages, meet members, learn about club programs. Location given upon RSVP. Contact: Jessica Dreyfus. Email: membership@westlakejuniors.org.

WED., AUG. 10

Business Connection Speaker Series

6:45 to 8 a.m. at Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Antonio Santillan speaks on “Successfully reinventing yourself and your company to survive in today’s economic turmoil.” $15 includes breakfast. RSVP required. Contact: Simi Sunset Morning Rotary. Email: sunsetprez0607@sbcglobal.net.

Simi Valley Quilt Guild

7:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Doors open 7 p.m. Mary Ellen Sakai presents trunk show, shares her experiences in using the latest art media and techniques. Phone: 805.583.3389. Web: www.simivalleyquiltquild.org.

FRI., AUG. 12

Moorpark MOPS Open House

10 a.m. to noon at Moorpark Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 13950 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. For mothers of children entering kindergarten or younger. Meet members and leaders, refreshments. Children welcome. Contact: Cory Buxton. Phone: 805.796.8660.

SAT., AUG. 13

School Rummage Sale

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at CAPE school, 777 Aileen St., Camarillo. All proceeds go to Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education PTSO for program support.

Artists’ Paint-out

9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Tapia Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. For all level of artists in any media. Bring own art supplies. Contact: Carole. Phone: 310.383.1374. Web: http://allied-artists.com.

Skate Fest

1 to 4 p.m. at skate park at Poindexter Park, 500 Poindexter Ave., Moorpark. Music, vendors, skate contests, $1 food menu. Contact: Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Phone: 805.517.6300. Email: avrc@ci.moorpark.ca.us. Web: www. ci.moorpark.ca.us.

Ventura County Young Democrats Beach Luau

5 to 10 p.m. at private residence on Mandalay Beach, Oxnard. Barbecue, volleyball, bonfire, s’mores. $30 advance, $35 at door. Students $15 advance, $20 at door. Drinks and dinner included. Address given on RSVP. Contact: Neely Boloorchi. Phone: 805.415.8977. Email: vcyoungdems@gmail.com.

SUN., AUG. 14

Children’s Festival Of The Arts

Noon to 4:30 p.m. at Paramount Pictures, 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood. Enter through Bronson Gate. Variety of international music and dance performances. Children’s art workshops. Looney Tune characters. Food for sale. Hollywood Arts Council sponsors. Free admission, free parking on lot. Phone: 323.871.ARTS (2787). Web: www.hollywoodartscouncil.org.

Buckle & Bows Square Dance Club

2 to 5:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, Janss Road and 23 Freeway, Thousand Oaks. Plus level square dance with A-1 tip. Ken Bower guest caller. Refreshments served. $12.50 donation. Phone: 805.495.8077 or 818.991.4398.

Summer Concerts In The Park

5 p.m. in natural amphitheater at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band performs. Bring lawn seating. Picnics allowed; food for sale. No pets. Free admission; park on surrounding streets. Sponsored by Conejo Recreation and Park District. Phone: 805.381.1247.

Comedy In The Conejo V

6 to 10 p.m. at The Canyon club, 28921 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Live and silent auctions. Five comedians perform 7:30 p.m. For older teens and adults. Fundraiser for Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Charitable Foundation. $30 advance, $35 day of show. $15 minimum drink, appetizer or dinner. Phone: 805.496.1904. Web: www.tokiwanis.org.

MON., AUG. 15

Fundraising Gala For High Street Arts Center

6 to 10 p.m. at Cafe Firenze, 563 Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark. Silent auction. Buffet hosted by Chef Fabio Viviani and Jacopo Falleni. Moorpark Foundation for the Arts sponsors. $95. Phone: 805.517.1426. Web: www.moorparkarts.org.

Community Ice Cream Social

8 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Music by Allen Weiss and his Klezmer Band. Make-your-own-sundaes with toppings, sugar- free selections. Free. Sponsored by Havarim B’nai B’rith. Contact: Mel Silberberg. Phone: 805.529.9297. Email: msilber403@aol.com.

WED., AUG. 17

Tales At The Ranch

At Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road. Chumash Elder Julie Tumamait-Stenslie presents heritage of California’s American Indians through story and song. Free to foundation members, $5 donation nonmembers. Gift shop open. Contact: Ranch office. Phone: 805.389.8182.

FRI., AUG. 19

First Responders Barbecue

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at AlmaVia, 2500 Ponderosa Drive North, Camarillo. Honors medical emergency personnel. Public welcome. Free. RSVP requested. Contact: AlmaVia of Camarillo. Phone: 805.388.5277.

Ventura County Astronomical Society

7: 15 p. m. in multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Dr. Muthu Jeganathan from Jet Propulsion Laboratory discusses the James Webb space telescope. Contact; Carl Ashley. Phone: 805.642.5166. Email: vcas1@aol.com. Web: www.vcas.org.

San Fernando Valley Genealogical Society

7:30 p.m. at meeting room, Chatsworth Train Station, 10038 Old Depot Road, Chatsworth. Connie Moretti discusses “Using DAR online resources.” Free, donations accepted. Visitors welcome. Contact: John Lindsay. Phone: 818.349.0878.

‘A Few Good Men’

8 p.m. at High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Military courtroom drama. Through Sept. 18. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. $18 to $10. Opening night champagne reception $ 21 to $13. Contact: Box of f ice. Phone: 805.529.8700.

‘Open House’

8 p.m. at Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Comedy. Through Sept. 10. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. $16 Thursdays, $18 Fridays and Sundays, $ 20 Saturdays and opening night. Contact: Box office. Phone: 805.495.3715. Web: www.conejoplayers.org.