Datebook
Santa Paula Rotary
Pumpkin Patch 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Faulkner Farm, 14292 W. Telegraph Road, Santa Paula. Four weekends in October and Halloween. Pick pumpkins, giant sunflowers, hayrides, farm animals, pony rides, mini train rides, country store, entertainment. Locally grown corn on the cob, tri-tip, country chicken sandwiches, fresh baked pies, caramel apples, lemonade. Admission $3. Children under age 12 in costume admitted free on Halloween. Halloween hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., costume contest at 1 p.m. Phone: 888.522.1884 Contact: Pam Lindsay Email: Rotary Pam @yahoo.com Web: www .faulknerfarmpumpkin patch.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/1/2009
Los Angeles Sheriff’s
Deputies & Police
Benefit 6 to 10 p.m. at Commerce Casino, Commerce. LAPD Centurions face LASD Grizzlies in Cage-Xtreme grappling duel. Benefit for families of officers killed in line of duty. Sponsored by Professional Peace Officers Association. Phone: 323.261.3010 Con tact: Greg Torres Email: gtorres@ppoa .com Web: www.ppoa.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 10/1/2009
Democratic Club
Of Camarillo Meets in Orchid Building, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Social time 6:15 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Stan Mantooth, Ventura County superintendent of schools, speaks on local issues in education. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.469.3749 Contact: Sue Boloorchi Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 10/1/2009
Business & Professional
Women’s Club Meets at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., WLV, lower lounge near bar. Michaela Crawford Reaves, PhD, history professor, speaks on “Salem: Was it Witchcraft?” Men, women invited. Phone: 805.526.5587 Contact: Mary Lou Wetter Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 10/1/2009
Conejo Valley
Woodworkers Association Annual auction at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Wide variety of items, tools auctioned off by Brad Ormsby. Refreshments. Free admission. Phone: 805.482.3202 Contact: Chuck Pearson Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 10/1/2009
An Evening Of Wine
And Chocolate 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Hidden Chateau in West Hills. Dina Sherman and Beth Cone Kramer present wine and chocolate tasting event to benefit Alzheimer’s Association. Special guests David Stern, MD, associate medical director of S+AGE, and Anita Miller, clinical manager, Alzheimer’s Association. Advance tickets $60. At door $65. Phone: 818.730.6796 Contact: Beth Cone Kramer Email: bethckramer @yahoo.com Web: www.debucca .com/alzheimers .aspx Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 10/1/2009
FRI., OCT. 2
Reyes Adobe Days At Reyes Adobe Historical Site, 5464 Reyes Adobe Road, Agoura Hills. Today, senior fiesta 11:30 a.m., Night at the Adobe 6 p.m. Saturday, community parade along Thousand Oaks Boulevard 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum tours, Art Scene, entertainment, animals, kids scavenger hunt. Free admission. Phone: 818.597.7325 Contact: Nick Newkirk Email: nnewkirk @ci.agoura-hills.ca.us Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 10/2/2009
SAT., OCT. 3
Bike MS Southern
California Ride 2009 5 a.m. today through 3 a.m. Sunday. Fundraising event for National Multiple Sclerosis Society Southern California Chapter. Two day, 15- to 160-mile bike rides. Different route options for all skill levels. Start, finish at San Buenaventura State Beach Park, Ventura. Participants pledge minimum amount of $350. Phone: 310.479.4456 Contact: Alana Email: alana.pfeffinger @nmss.org Web: www .bikeMSsocal org Time: 5:00 a.m. Date: 10/3/2009
Out Of The Darkness
Community Walk Check-in 8 a.m. Walk 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting at Constitution Park, 1287 Paseo Camarillo. 3.5-mile scenic walk. Proceeds benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Phone: 818.593.8110 Email: llevinsky@afsp.org Web: www .outofthedarkness.org Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 10/3/2009
German Autofest 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday at Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Classic Porsches, Speedsters on display. Porsche dignitaries, guest speakers, celebrity-judged Concours on Sunday. Meet suppliers, restoration experts. Porsches for sale.
Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 10/3/2009
Conejo Valley
Bonsai Society 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Members’ works on display. Demonstrations on trimming trees at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. Phone: 805.495.7480 Contact: Ken Web: www.cvbs-bonsai.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 10/3/2009
Winter Vegetable
Gardening 9 to 11 a.m. at Conejo Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Master Gardener Bob Vieth discusses how to create a winter vegetable garden. Free. Phone: 805.494.7630 Email: Tom1374@verizon.net Web: www .conejogarden.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 10/3/2009
Second Annual Underwood
Farms Folk Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Sunday at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. Gates open 9 a.m. Various folk and bluegrass musicians perform both days. Limited shade hay bale seating, lawn chairs okay. $10 admission includes parking, entry into Underwood children’s farm activities. Children under 2 free. Web: www.underwoodfamilyfarms .com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/3/2009
Childrens Hospital
Bake Sale
0 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Divas and Dudes Children’s Boutique, 4481
opanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 100 percent of proceeds do
ated to Childrens Hospital. Phone: 818.704.0100 Contact:
llison Gasway Email: divasdudes1 @yahoo.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/3/2009
A Gathering Under
The Oaks Quilt Show 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to
p.m. Sunday at California
utheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Conejo Val
ey Quilters presents biannual quilt
how. Live auction, 12:30 p.m. Sat
rday. Featured guest Don Beld
ives free talk on “All American Heroes: 19th Century Americans Quilters Loved and Admired” Sun
ay. More than 220 quilts, challenge quilts, Hoffman Challenge Quilts. Admission $8, free parking. Spouses, children under 12 free. Phone: 818.451.8149 Contact: Karen Schwieger Email: karenowc @aol.com Web: www .conejo valleyquilters.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/3/2009
Moorpark Country Days Along downtown High Street, Moorpark. Community parade 10:30 a.m. Street fair 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Booths feature local businesses, organizations, nonprofit groups. Food for sale. Vendors, crafts, children’s village, entertainment. Free admission. Web: www.moorparkcountrydays .com Time: 10:30 a.m. Date: 10/3/2009
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/ without disabilities, face painting, crafts, entertainment, treats. Free. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.222.8118 Contact: Dina Kaplan Email: brandons buddies@pacbell.net Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 10/3/2009
St. Mary Magdalen School
Annual Fiesta Noon to 8 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in Old Town Camarillo, 2534 Ventura Blvd. Food court, live music by local bands and dancers, rides, games, raffles, bingo. Community booths sell produce, homemade items. Free admission. Web: www.smms.pvt.k12.ca.us Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 10/3/2009
Romance Of The Ranchos 2 to 5 p.m. at Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Old Town Calabasas. Wine tasting, cheeses, bread and fruit from Sagebrush Cantina. Mariachi band, actors portray historical figures. $20 members, $30 nonmembers. Phone: 818.222.6511 Contact: Leonis Adobe Museum Web: www.leonisadobemuseum.org
Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 10/3/2009
10th Annual Camarillo
Relay For Life 10 a.m. today through 10 a.m. Sunday at Adolfo Camarillo High School football field. Team-style relay walking for 24 hours. Breakfast, opening ceremony, survivors lap 10 a.m. Saturday. Luminaria ceremony at sundown Saturday. America Cancer Society fundraiser. Phone: 805.448.5675 Contact: American Cancer Society Web: www.relayforlife.org/camarilloca
Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/3/2009
SUN., OCT. 4
Back Roads Classic 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All bikers and motorcycle brands invited to scenic back roads ride. Meet at Simi Harley-Davidson dealership, 6190 Condor Drive, Moorpark. Lunch, live music, shopping, prizes afterwards. Registration requested at website. Phone: 805.443.9519 Contact: Monica Email: registration @backroadsclassic.com Web: www.backroadsclassic.com Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 10/4/2009
Ramona Days In Piru 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rancho Camulos Museum National Historic Landmark, Piru. Scenes performed from Hemet Ramona outdoor play. Watch 1910 Mary Pickford movie “Ramona,” filmed on location. View memorabilia, historic displays, living history. Food, music, dance, craft sales, museum tours, free children’s activities. $5 advance, $8 at gate. Ages 12 and under free.
Phone: 805.521.1501 Web: www.ranchocamulos.org
Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/4/2009
Cure In The Canyons At Four Seasons Hotel, Two Dole Drive, Westlake Village. Fundraiser for breast cancer research. Free products, spa and beauty treatments, manicures, feng shui beauty seminar, mini-makeovers, cooking demos, wine tastings, celebrity guests. Men’s lounge with beer and hors d’oeuvres. Test drive Lexus hybrid. Gift bag. $75. Web: www.cureinthecanyons.com Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 10/4/2009
West Hills Fall Festival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Woodlake Avenue and Saticoy Street, West Hills. Sponsored by West Hills Neighborhood Council. Food, beer and wine garden, kids’ corner, opportunity drawings, entertainment, children’s art area, boutique and craft vendors, fire and police vehicles, safety preparedness area. Fantastic Diamond concert 4:30 p.m. Phone: 818.884.4222 Contact: Chamber of Commerce Email: info@cpwhchamber.org Web: www.westhillsfallfest.com Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 10/4/2009
Paws 4 Hope
Charity Dog Walk At Berniece Bennett Park, Westlake Village. Dog walk, doggie contests. Benefit for The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura’s cancer support programs. Registration required. Phone: 805.379.4777 Web: www.TwcVv.org Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 10/4/2009
Animal Adoption Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at L.A. Pet Memorial Park, 5068 Old Scandia Lane, Calabasas. Several local rescue groups have homeless animals available for adoption. Phone: 805.498.7639 Contact: Clarence Devoe Email: cldiii62 @yahoo.com Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 10/4/2009
Channel Islands
Chamber Orchestra At First United Methodist Church, 1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. Concerto for Oboe and Strings by John Biggs, Overture to The Barber of Seville by Rossini and Symphony No. 25 by Mozart. $20 suggested donation. Web: www.cichamberorchestra .org Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 10/4/2009
Las Vegas Cool 5 to 9 p.m. at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Fundraiser for Hospice of the Conejo’s free programs for those facing end-of-life issues. Vegasstyle gambling, blackjack, craps, roulette, prizes and rewards. $75 advance, $100 at door. Phone: 805.495.2145 Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 10/4/2009
MON., OCT. 5
Thousand Oaks
Digital Photo Group Meets at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Professional photographer Darrel Priebe gives Photoshop tricks. For beginners and advanced photographers. No charge first visit. Email: photogroup@TOPCC.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 10/5/2009
Conejo Ventura
Mac User Group Meets in Ron Halt classroom, Technology Development Center, 5200 Valentine Road, Ventura. Educational user group. Admission, parking free. Phone: 805.504.3610 Contact: Susan Herrera Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 10/5/2009
Ventura County
Philatelic Society 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Road, Ventura. Collection, study of postage stamps. Admission, parking free. Email: vspsforyou@lycos.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 10/5/2009
Conejo Valley
Audubon Society General meeting at Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo. Don DesJardin presents Tim Barksdale’s film, “The Search for the Jocotoco Antpitta” filmed in forests of Southern Ecuador. Guests welcome.
Phone: 805.987.2721 Web: www.ConejoValleyAudubon.org
Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 10/5/2009
TUES., OCT. 6
Westlake Village
Garden Club Meets at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Refreshments served 9:30 a.m. Meeting begins 10 a.m. Phone: 805.368.4479 Contact: Debbie Kort Email: lucyhanley @roadrunner.com Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 10/6/2009
Annual Pasta
Night Fundraiser 5 to 8 p.m. at Ottavio’s Italian Restaurant The Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, 1500 Temple Ave., Camarillo. Dine in or drive through. Ages 12 and over $12, Seniors $9, Children under 12 $6. Benefit for Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo. Phone: 805.490.7614 Contact: Venus Email: dougstotts @gmail.com Web: www.bgccam .org Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 10/6/2009
Westlake Village Art Guild Meets at Naylor’s Banquet Center, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Buffet dinner 6 to 7 p.m. Artist Heidi Ritterbush demonstrates pastel landscape and still-life techniques 7 to 9 p.m. $17 members, $22 guests includes dinner, dessert, demo, tax, tip. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.379.5655 Email: wlvag@hotmail.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 10/6/2009
WED., OCT. 7
Rancho Simi Senior Club Picnic at Lemon Park, Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Bring own utensils. Guests welcome. $5. Phone: 805.955.0788 Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 10/7/2009
Conejo Valley Fly Fishers Meets in Orchid Room, Best Western Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Trapper Badovinac presents program on fly fishing in small western streams. Phone: 805.498.2944 Web: www.cvff.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 10/7/2009
Archaeological Society Meets at Ventura County Star community room, 550 Camarillo Center Drive, Camarillo. Elizabeth Miller, PhD, forensic anthropologist, discusses the intersection between forensics and archaeology with illustrations from crime scenes. Phone: 805.341.2598 Contact: Karen Miller Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 10/7/2009
