THURS.,

OCT. 22

Conejo Valley

Moms

Park Day At Borchard Community Park, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. For mothers and their children ages 1 to 6. Things to touch, gooey things. Craft and snack for kids. Bring towel, change of clothes. Open to public. Phone: 805.907.1149 Con tact: Candace Email: conejovalleymom @yahoo.com Time: 3:30 p.m. Date: 10/22/2009

Ventura County

Rose Society Meets at Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. 6:30 advice from rosarians, refreshments. 7 p.m. rose show. 7:30 p.m. program. John Bagnasco, senior editor “Garden Compass,” speaks on rare, hard to find roses. Visitors welcome. Phone: 818.993.6622 Con tact: Janet Sklar Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 10/22/2009

‘The Skin

Of Our Teeth’ Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department opens Thorton Wilder play at Main Stage, Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. 8 p.m. Oct. 23, 24, 29, 30, 31. 2 p.m. Oct. 25, Nov. 1. $8 to $16. Special hosted reception benefit 6 p.m. Oct. 24 in library. VIP tickets $150. Phone: 805.378.1485 Con tact: Box office Web: www.moopark college.edu/ pac Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 10/22/2009

FRI., OCT. 23

Gingerbread

Boutique 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 N. Kanan Road, Westlake Village. Vendors sell home decor, jewelry, clothing, gifts. Homemade goodies for sale. Refreshments, raffle tickets for tea at Four Seasons. Proceeds support local charities. Sponsored by Westlake Village Junior Women’s Club. Phone: 818.309.6067 Contact: Lesley Web: www.westlakejuniors .org Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 10/23/2009

The Best Stuff Of

Westlake Village At The My Stuff Bags Foundation, 5347 Sterling Center Drive, Westlake Village. 6 p.m. reception with gourmet food, wine tasting. 7:30 p.m. Interactive games, contests. 9 p.m. desserts and coffee. Benefit for My Stuff Bags. $50 includes eight tastings; may purchase more tastings. Phone: 818.865.3860 Email: info@mystuffbags.org Web: www.mystuffbags.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 10/23/2009

St. Paschal Baylon

Autumn Festival 6 to 10 p.m. today, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sunday at St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Rides, games, rock climbing wall, food and drink, live entertainment, sweet shop, raffle, silent auction on Friday and Saturday. Wine and cheese tasting 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Free admission, parking. Contact: Tom Henderson Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 10/23/2009

SAT., OCT. 24

Full Contact All-Female

Roller Derby Tournament 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Ventura County Derby Darlins host nine West Coast roller derby teams for all-day competition. Three rounds of singleelimination flat-track competition, final 60-minute play to determine winner. Vendor village, children’s bounce house, live music by Santa Barbara rockabilly band Big Jugs, variety show of community entertainment between bouts. All ages welcome. Children under 10 free.

Contact: Chelsea Adams Email: Marketing@VCDerbyDarlins.com Web: www.VcDerbyDarlins.com Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 10/24/2009

Annual AAUW Authors Day 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura. Authors Lee Goldberg, Jacqueline Berger, Billie Mernit, Nina Revoyr speak. $45 includes hot lunch. Sponsored by American Association of University Women’s Camarillo Branch. Funds raised go to scholarships for local women, girls. Phone: 805.987.8013 Contact: Diana Dingler Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/24/2009

Band Spectacular

Marching Band Event 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Simi Valley High School Football Stadium. More than 20 high school marching bands and color guard drill teams perform. Open to public. Admission fee funds SVHS instrumental music program. Web: www.svhsmusicboosters.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/24/2009

Society For Creative

Anachronism Games 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bridle Path Homeowners Association First Street Arena complex, next to 298 First St., Simi Valley. Check-in 9 a.m. Learn to use medieval weapons. Bring own horse. Medieval and Renaissance costumes encouraged. $20 riders, free for spectators. Cash or check only. Phone: 805.558.4911 Email: equestrian@sca-altavia.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/24/2009

Ready For Adventure 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Malibu State Park. Pet adoptions, ASPCA pet behaviorists, guided hikes, bike rides, docent tours, rock climbing, bike workshops, seminars on lowimpact recreational outdoor activities, food and beverages, complimentary parking. Free admission. Contact: Nicole Adams Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/24/2009

Camarillo Bird Museum

Open House 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, Camarillo. Members and public can tour bird, nest and egg collections and experience the ambience of a research museum. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. demonstrations of museum techniques, including museum-style egg blowing. Phone: 805.388.9944 Contact: Rene Corado Email: rene@wfvz .org Web: www.wfvz.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/24/2009

Westlake High School

Dance Team Carwash 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Westlake High School parking lot, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Fundraiser for dance team. Phone: 805.432.0524 Contact: Lynn Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/24/2009

Book Sale Extravaganza 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Calabasas Library, 200 Civic Center Way. Annual fall sale of new, gently used books for all ages. Fiction, nonfiction, collectibles, tapes, CDs, VHS, music. Bring own book bags. Book donations welcome. Free parking, admission. Phone: 818.225.7616 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 10/24/2009

African Violet Show & Sale 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Members offer plant care tips. Plants, supplies for sale. Free admission. Phone: 805.581.0014 Contact: Judy Anderson Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 10/24/2009

Santa Barbara Music Club

Afternoon Concert At Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Music by Doppler, Mozart, Brahms with flute, strings, piano. Free. Phone: 805.969.7634 Contact: Mary Jo Hartle Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 10/24/2009

Barbershop Sundaes Show At Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Live music by Harmony Oaks Chorus, four barbershop quartets. Free ice cream sundaes served at intermission. $15 adults, $5 children under 8. Tickets at door. Phone: 805.379.5616 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 10/24/2009

Buckles & Bows

Square Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, Janss Road and 23 Freeway, Thousand Oaks. Plus level square dance with A-1 tip. Johnny Preston guest caller. $7 donation. Phone: 805.495.8077 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 10/24/2009

SUN., OCT. 25

Westlake Village City

Celebration 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest