Datebook
IWOSC Ventura County
Satellite Group 10 a.m. to noon at Sherwood Country Club. RSVP via email for admittance to community. Kathleen Rogan, writer, performer, teacher, speaks on “Writing to Perform the Truth.” Rogan presents exercises to help writers discover their creativity through the use of performance monologue. Phone: 805.402.7979 Contact: Dawn Email: aubewood@verizon .net Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 8/13/2009
FRI., AUG. 14
The Punk Rock Show 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Roller Dome, 950 E. Avenida de Los Arboles. Live interviews, fan reaction opportunities. Bands: Rock Nation, She Screams Remedy, Monster Eats the Pilot, Sonny Moore. Hosted by DJ Rossstar. For all ages. $10 at door. Web: www.thepunkrockshow.com Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 8/14/2009
SAT., AUG. 15
Freshman Carwash 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School parking lot, 2323 Moorpark Road. TOHS band freshman class wash cars. Fundraiser for Lancer band, color guard program. $5 per vehicle. Donation/tips welcome. Email: president@tohsband.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 8/15/2009
Channel Islands Harbor
Fine Art Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Sunday at Harbor Landing, 2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. Artwork for sale in all media. Artists available to discuss their work. Free admission. Presented by West Coast Artists. Phone: 818.709.2907 Web: www.westcoastartists.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 8/15/2009
Annual Earthen
Building Workshop 1 to 6 p.m. at nonprofit Wright Organic Resource Center Garden, 24680 Piuma Road, Malibu. Demonstration of processes and techniques for construction and finish using earthen materials such as cob, adobe and natural plasters. Bring own lunch and snacks, beverages provided. $30 per person, space is limited. Phone: 818.591.8992 Contact: Kevin Parkhurst Email: worc@elwright.net Web: www .elwright.net/wrightway Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 8/15/2009
Visual Hike Through
Backbone Trail 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Visitor Center, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Photographer Jim Belsley leads virtual hike through his photos and maps. Free. Phone: 805.370.2301 Contact: Lauren Email: lauren_newman @nps.gov Web: www.nps.gov/ samo/parknews/ Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 8/15/2009
A Midsummer Night’s
Cocktail Benefit 6 to 11 p.m. at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Music, silent auction, raffle drawings, champagne in Butterfly Experience atrium. All guests receive gift bag from Tiffany. All proceeds go to Autism Speaks, Touch of Love. Sponsored by Black Card Circle, Tiffany and Co., others. Phone: 818.554.4555 Contact: Wendy Email: rsvp @blackcard circle.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/15/2009
Thousand Oaks Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. Music by Denis La Pron. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/15/2009
SUN., AUG. 16
California Wildlife Center’s
‘The Wild Brunch’ Noon to 4 p.m. at Gulls Way, 26800 PCH, Malibu. Cuisine from top restaurants, patron tequila bars, wine tasting, DJ, entertainment, raffle, silent and live auctions, children’s activities, wildlife release. Benefit for California Wildlife Center and rehabilitation of sick wildlife.
Phone: 818.222.2658 Contact: Nikki Email: victoria @californiawildlifecenter.org Web: www.californiawildlifecenter.org
Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 8/16/2009
Family Concert
In Calabasas 6 p.m. at amphitheater behind Calabasas Library, 200 Civic Center Way. Musician Dan Crow performance ends Summer Reading Program. Free, no tickets needed. Limited seating. Stroller parking available. Phone: 818.225.7616 Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/16/2009
MON., AUG. 17
Freethinkers Of
Ventura County Meeting at Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Dr. Betty Stapleford of Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalists explains what Unitarianism is all about. Questionand-answer period. Phone: 805.443.8753 Contact: Charlotte Poe Email: FrThVC @yahoo.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/17/2009
TUES., AUG. 18
Conejo Valley
Genealogy Society 6:45 to 8:45 p.m .at Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Members share latest genealogical research. Bring heirloom, name, research technique or website to share. Members bring finger foods or cookies. Ice cream, toppings provided. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.388.5991 Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 8/18/2009
WED., AUG. 19
Thousand Oaks
Women’s Club Game Day at Vallecito Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, Newbury Park. Bring coins for card bingo 10:30 a.m. Pizza lunch for $6 at noon. Guests welcome. Web: www.thousandoakswomansclub .org Time: 10:30 a.m. Date: 8/19/2009
Westlake Wedgies
Blue Thong Society Meets at Lazy Dog Cafe, The Oaks mall, 172 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Book exchange, collect food for Manna. Newcomers welcome. Phone: 805.405.9024 Contact: Renee Plummer Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 8/19/2009
Simi Valley/Moorpark
Democratic Club Meets at Simi Valley Library community room, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. Debate on healthcare reform. Advocates on both sides of issue. Editor of Ventura County Star Joe Howry moderates. Light refreshments. Phone: 805.582.2234 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/19/2009
Conejo Valley Flyers
Model Aircraft Club Meets at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Members fly model aircraft on 400-foot runway. New members of all ages welcome. Phone: 805.660.9709 Contact: Wesley Email: minear@adelphia .net Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/19/2009
THURS., AUG. 20
Singles 50+ 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Dr. Arnold Bresky discusses “Tune up your brain, tune up your life.” Bring appetizer to share. Phone: 805.552.6476 Contact: Ann Johnston Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/20/2009
Camarillo Acoustic
Music Club 7 to 11 p.m. at private home in Camarillo. Participate in song circles or visit. Phone: 805.482.0029 Contact: T.J. Zeiler Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/20/2009
Conejo Senior Singles 55+ Meets every Thursday back of rear parking lot, United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd. Social group, not affiliated with church. Free. Phone: 805.494.9863 Contact: Judy Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/20/2009
FRI., AUG. 21
Used Book Sale Noon to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Woodland Hills Library, 22200 Ventura Blvd. Large selection of new, gently used books for adults, children. Collectibles, tapes, CDs, videos, autographed books. Every child receives free book. Fabric book bags $1 and up. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Proceeds support library. Phone: 818.226.0017 Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 8/21/2009
Concert to Save
Lives in India 7 to 10 p.m. at Simi Valley Center for Spiritual Living, 1756 Erringer Road, Ste. 400. Benefit concert for The Joseph Curiale Foundation. Instrumentalist, vocalist Ellis Hall headlines concert. Display of photographs from Joseph Curiale’s travels to India to help widows, children. Suggested donation $10. Phone: 818.707.7127 Contact: Lissa Email: lissa@coffeytalk.com Web: www.josephcurialefoundation .com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/21/2009
Ventura County
Astronomical Society Meets at Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Dr. Joy Crisp of Jet Propulsion Lab presents “Spirit, Opportunity and the next big rover going to Mars.” Free, public invited. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/21/2009
‘Steel Magnolias’ Robert Harling’s drama opens at Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive, inside Camarillo Airport. Through Sept. 20. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. SundaysBring nonperishable food for food bank for one free popcorn. $10 to $18. Group, family rates. Phone: 805.388.5716 Contact: Box office Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 8/21/2009
‘The
Beard Of
Avon’ Farce by Amy Freed opens at Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Through Sept. 12. 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $16 to $20.
Phone: 805.495.3715 Contact: Box office Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 8/21/2009
SAT., AUG. 22
Wings Over Camarillo 2009 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. Pancake breakfast, children’s activities, food booths and vendors, aircraft flying and on display, meet pilots. 1 to 4 p.m. narrated flying exhibition. Information about pilot licensing. Admission $6, children under 10 free. Free parking. Web: www.wingsovercamarillo .com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 8/22/2009
Michael John &
The Bottom Line 2 to 5 p.m. free concert at Simi Valley Town Center. Preview event for fourth annual Simi Valley Blues Festival on Sept. 5. Phone: 805.583.2857 Contact: Madeleine Kolodziej Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 8/22/2009
SUN., AUG. 23
Salute To Camarillo
Dons, Donas 1 to 4 p.m. at Oak Grove Park, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Barbecue dinner, wines, beer. Honoring men, women whose family or personal efforts are significant in history of Pleasant Valley. $45 adults, $15 children under 13. Parking included. Phone: 805.482.1036 Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 8/23/2009
Dancing Under The Stars
Charity Event At Fess Parker Doubletree Hotel and Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. Silent auction, dance-off with local celebrities. Benefit for community mediation programs for youth in tri-counties. Sponsored by Arthur Murray Dance Studios. $125 preferred seating, $75 advance general admission, $80 at door. Phone: 805.644.5999 Contact: Sydnie Axman Email: dancingunder thestars@gmail.com Web: www. DancingUnderTheStars .info Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/23/2009
TUES., AUG. 25
Alzheimer’s Association
Memory Walk Movie night at Regency Theater, 1440 Eastman Ave., Ventura. 6 p.m. games. 6:30 p.m. movie starts “The Notebook.” $5 advanced tickets, $6 at door. Proceeds support Alzheimer’s Association. Phone: 805.484.6028 Contact: Keely Laurie Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/25/2009
Conejo Valley Organic
Garden & Herb Society Meets at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Members share homegrown tomatoes. Tea Lady teaches about best teas. Bring tomatoes, tea, hot water if desired. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.498.1623 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/25/2009
WED., AUG. 26
Channel Islands Chapter
The Embroiderers’ Guild Meets at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Program on how to stitch and finish ornaments, Halloween ornament tree. Beginners welcome. Phone: 805.498.5956 Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 8/26/2009
Ventura County Classical
Guitar Society 11th anniversary celebration at Rec and Park District Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. Ensembles, solos 7 p.m. Guest guitarist Carlos Gonzales 8 p.m. Public invited. Phone: 805.482.6224 Web: www.vccgs.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/26/2009
FRI., AUG. 28
Kids Night Out 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way. For children ages 6 to 12. Crafts, games, pizza, fruit, juice, movie about sharks. Preregistration required. $20 museum members, $25 nonmembers, $10 each additional sibling. Cost includes dinner. Discount for early registration. Phone: 805.962.8404 Email: amorris@sbmm.org Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 8/28/2009
Free Family Movie Showing Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp” screened on outdoor screen, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 30600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. Free admission, popcorn, candy, drinks. Bring lawn seating. Outside food okay. No alcohol, pets. Phone: 818.889.1620 Contact: Judy Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/28/2009
SAT., AUG. 29
Benefit Carwash 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ARC Community Connections East, 5143 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Hosted by Simi Aktion Club, Kiwanis community service group for adults with disabilities. $5 donation per vehicle.
Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 8/29/2009
Conejo Valley
Relay For Life 10 a.m. today through 10 a.m. Sunday at Conejo Creek South Playfields, 23 Freeway at Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. 24hour relay walk by teams to raise funds for American Cancer Society. Survivors lap, luminaria remembrance ceremony, events for participants. Phone: 805.448.5675 Contact: Jessica LaRoe Web: www.cvrfl.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 8/29/2009
Camarillo Art
& Jazz Festival 5 to 10 p.m. at PVIC Outdoor Performance Center, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Old Town Camarillo. Doors open 4 p.m. Artists are LaNesha Baca, Jessy J, Peabo Bryson. $40 to $125. Free art walk with 100 artists at 10 a.m. Farmers market 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit local music, arts programs.
Phone: 805.484.4383 Web: www.CamarilloArtAndJazz.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 8/29/2009
