Datebook
Fundraiser
Ice Skating Event At Channel Islands Ice Center, 830 Wagon Wheel Road, Oxnard. Also 2, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Hosted by Channel Islands Figure Skating Club. Skaters of all ages, members of Channel Islands Dance Studio perform. Pictures with Santa. Raises money for Children’s Services Auxiliary of Ventura County. $10 to $25 seating. On-ice tables $40 includes hors d’oeuvres, desserts, beverages. Phone: 805.988.4440 Web: www.channelislandsice.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/11/2009
‘Hello, Dolly!’ Regent Performers of La Reina High School present musical at school, 106 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 12 and 4 p.m. Dec. 12, 13. Tickets online $9.50 adults, $4.50 students. Tickets at door $10 adults, $5 students. Phone: 805.495.6494 Contact: Robin Privat Web: www.lareina .com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/11/2009
Curtain Call Youth Theatre Fall Shakespeare and Junior Musical Theatre Workshop production at Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive. 8 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $10.
Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/11/2009
SAT., DEC. 12
Paint-out At
Paramount Ranch 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at ranch in Santa Monica Mountains off Kanan Road to Cornell Way, Agoura Hills. For all artists in any media. Bring own supplies. Phone: 310.338.0333 Contact: Carole Garland Web: www.alliedartists.com Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 12/12/2009
Holiday Parade Of Lights 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Channel Islands Harbor, Fisherman’s Wharf, Oxnard. Snow for children’s play, holiday artists market, exhibitors, live music, children’s activities, inflatables, face painting. Parade of lighted boats on water 7 p.m. Santa and reindeer fly through sky. Free.
Phone: 805.382.3001 Web: www.channelislandsharbor.org
Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/12/2009
Annual Heritage Square
Victorian House Tours 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday in Heritage Square, Oxnard. Tours of historical decorated Victorian houses, storybook characters, inaugural gingerbread house contest. $10 adults, $5 children.
Phone: 805.483.7960 Web: www.heritagesquareoxnard.com
Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 12/12/2009
Community
Christmas Party 2 to 6 p.m. at Camarillo Church of the Nazarene, 2280 Antonio Ave. Tree decorating, children’s entertainment, children’s crafts, pony cart rides, Jolly Jump. Free.
Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 12/12/2009
Bethlehem Experience 5 to 8:30 p.m. today and Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village. Re-creation of Bethlehem on night of nativity. Merchants, live animals, actors in costume, manger scene. Drive through pageant in vehicle. Free. Phone: 818.889.1491 Contact: Church office Web: www .gotoBethlehem.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 12/12/2009
San Fernando Valley
Master Chorale At Theater on the Hill, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Festival Chorale performs Handel’s “Messiah.” 100 singers from Valley choral groups, members of Los Cancioneros Master Chorale of Torrance. Marion Ross of “Happy Days” narrates “The Story of Christmas.” Santa brings gifts for children. Christmas, Hanukkah music. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, $10 each for families of three or more. Bring toy donation for Childrens Hospital. Phone: 818.753.3306 Web: www.ticketweb.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/12/2009
SUN., DEC. 13
Annual L.A. Say No To Drugs Classic Holiday Race 5K, 10K races at 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Universal Studios back lot. Race entrance on Barham Boulevard at Lakeside Plaza Drive. Free parking. Race medals, Tshirts, pancake breakfast for all participants. Up to $5,000 in cash and prizes for top finishers by age groups. Phone: 323.960.8860 Con tact: Ray McKay Email: ray@saynoto drugsrace.org Web: www.saynoto drugsrace.org Time: 7:30 a.m. Date: 12/13/2009
Santa To The Sea Marathon
& Relay Race begins at giant Santa at Nyeland Acres, Santa Park, 101 Freeway and Del Norte exit, Oxnard. Ends at Channel Islands Harbor. Fundraiser to raise money, collect toys for local underprivileged children. Marathon runners bring new, unwrapped toy of $10 value. Half marathon ($50 entry), two-person relay ($100 team), 5K fun run ($25 entry). Parking at finish line, shuttle bus to starting line. Advance registration only, no day-of-race sign-up. Phone: 805.485.7233 Contact: Mike Barber Web: www .santatothesea.com Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 12/13/2009
Hanukkah Extravaganza 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Chabad of Agoura Hills, 30345 Canwood St. Sponsored by Conejo Valley Friendship Circle. Puppet show, cookie decorating, crafts, refreshments, prizes for every child. Free admission. RSVP requested. Email: staff@FriendshipCircleCA .org Web: www.FriendshipCircleCA .org Time: 12:30 p.m. Date: 12/13/2009
Simi Valley Jazz Club 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Coyote Hills Jazz Band performs 3:15 p.m. Qualified jammers welcome. Listen, dance to music of ’20s to ’50s. Light refreshments. $6 members, $9 nonmembers. Phone: 805.339.0976 Contact: Terry Iozzia Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2009
Conejo Valley Republican
Women Federated 2 to 4 p.m. in Camarillo. Annual holiday party. Meet state office candidates. Officer installation. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, wine, beer, sodas. All proceeds benefit Fort Hood families. $15 admission. Members, spouses, guests welcome. RSVP requested. Call for location. Phone: 805.796.9732 Contact: Tamara Email: cvrwf@verizon.net Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2009
Camarillo Community Band
Christmas Concert At Camarillo Community Center auditorium, Carmen and Burnley streets. Singalong, appearance by Santa Claus. Julie Judd, conductor. Free. Phone: 805.484.8050 Contact: Dan Rhymes Web: www .camarilloband.com Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2009
Free Christmas Concert At Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 5 p.m. at 35 S. Wendy Drive, Newbury Park. 7:30 p.m. at 1600 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks. Spiritual, traditional holiday favorites, harps, African drums, other instruments. Public welcome. Free admission. Phone: 805.368.4001 Contact: Carol Kimball Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2009
Christmas Concert
‘Let There Be Light’ Presented by St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community Music Ministry in church sanctuary, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. Traditional choir, contemporary choir, youth choir, children’s choir, sacred dancers, chamber orchestra. Admission is one item for food pantry. Phone: 818.991.3915 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2009
Metrolink Holiday Express Arrives Moorpark train station (use entrance off Moorpark Avenue, north of Poindexter Avenue). 50,000 lights and decorations on train. Live stage show with Santa Claus, elves, reindeer, “snow,” live music. Bring new, unwrapped toy for firefighters’ Spark of Love toy drive. Free. Reschedules for inclement weather. Phone: 800.371.5465 Web: www.metrolinktrains.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/13/2009
MON., DEC. 14
Simi Valley
Menorah Lighting Chabad of Simi Valley hosts menorah lighting at fireplace, Simi Valley Town Center, 5:30 p.m. today. Temple Etz Chaim lighting 7 p.m. Dec. 16. Free.
Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 12/14/2009
TUES., DEC. 15
Conejo Valley
Genealogy Society 6 to 8:45 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Potluck dinner, bring dish to serve eight. Utensils provided. Bring new, gently used items for silent auction. Officer installation. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.388.5991 Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 12/15/2009
WED., DEC. 16
Fundraiser For The Nature
Of Wildworks At Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Road. Reading of Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory.” Appearance by Wildworks Wildlife Ambassadors. Live holiday music. Refreshments. $10 donation. Phone: 310.455.0550 Web: www.natureofwildworks.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/16/2009
Simi Valley/Moorpark
Democratic Club At Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Holiday potluck party. Bring entree, appetizer or dessert to share. Phone: 805.582.2234 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/16/2009
Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Panel discussion with Nancy Gallagher, Karon Wright, Kaliash Narayan on “Microfinances: Strategies to provide financial services to the poor.” Question-and-answer time. Free, open to public.
Phone: 805.405.7516 Web: www .globalexchangeventuracountysupporters .org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/16/2009
THURS., DEC. 17
Agoura Chamber
of Commerce 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Reeds Furniture, 28401 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Holiday reception. Penland Award presentation. Guest speaker Mike
Paule, Oak Park MAC chair. Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 12/17/2009
Camarillo
Acoustic
Music Club 7 to 11 p.m. at Camarillo home. Play, listen to acoustic music. Call for location. Free.
Phone: 8 0 5 . 4 8 2 . 0 0 2 9 Contact: T.J. Zeiler Web: www.Song makers.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/ 17/2009
Simi Valley High School
Instrumental Music Winter concert in school multipurpose room, 5400 Cochran St. Concert band, concert orchestra, wind ensemble play. Free. Phone: 805.577.1400 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/17/2009
Conejo Valley
Bonsai Society Meets at Westlake Village Community Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Annual holiday potluck party, auction, raffle, music. Phone: 805.495.7480 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/17/2009
FRI., DEC. 18
Simi Valley Art Association Meets at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Magoo Valencia demonstrates watercolor techniques. Holiday potluck. $5 members, $7 nonmembers, free to students with paying adult. Phone: 805.526.4599 Contact: Michelle Adler Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/18/2009
Parade Of Lights,
Carnival, Fireworks Holiday Tropical Tiki Party at Ventura Harbor Village, today and Saturday. Carnival rides, games on main lawn all day. Santa and Mrs. Claus talk to kids 5 to 8 p.m. Faux snowfall at promenade. Parade of lighted boats 7 p.m. Free admission, parking. Free shuttle Saturday 5 to 10 p.m. from parking lot on Harbor Boulevard and Schooner Drive.
Phone: 805.477.0470 Web: www.venturaharborvillage.com
Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/18/2009
Newbury Park High School
Choral Music Department Winter concert at school’s performing arts center, 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Choral, solo numbers in many traditions and musical styles. Concert choir, Panther Chamber Singers perform. $7. All proceeds benefit choral music department. Phone: 805.498.1568 Contact: Lanae Dolbin Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/18/2009
SAT., DEC. 19
Messiah Singalong At First United Methodist Church, 1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra, soloists perform “The Messiah” by Handel. Vocal scores available. Rehearsal 2 p.m. Sing or listen. Suggested donation $20. Phone: 805.643.8621 Web: www.chicovc.org Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 12/19/2009
Thousand Oaks Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Holiday dance. Music by The Unforgettables. Light refreshments. Singles, couples welcome. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/19/2009
Teen Broomball Game 9 to 10:30 p.m. at Iceoplex Skate Rink, 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley. For teens ages 14 to 20. Bring own broom with duct-taped bristles. Knee pads, helmets optional. Wear own flat, rubber-soled shoes. $10 entrance fee. Sponsored by Simi Valley Elk Lodge, Venture Crew 9642. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.501.4938 Email: sifreemn@pacbell.net Time: 9:00 p.m. Date: 12/19/2009
SUN., DEC. 20
Miller Family YMCA Jingle
Bell 5K Run/Walk Start/finish line at the Y, 320 Via Las Brisas, Newbury Park. Run/walk begins 8 a.m. Free 1K Strong Kids Fun Run at 9:15 a.m. Free child care for children of adult race participants. $25 advance, $30 day of race. Proceeds will go to the Miller Family YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Phone: 805.480.0309 Contact: Jill Shaffer Email: jshaffer@millerymca .org Web: www.active.com Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 12/20/2009
‘Christmas In Prose
And Poem’ 3:30 to 5 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. Presented by The Arts at St. Patrick’s Performing Arts Ministry. Selected Christmas readings and recitations. Suggested donation of $15. Benefit for Manna food bank. Phone: 805.495.6441 Contact: Ken Johnson Email: kwj194161 @yahoo.com Web: www .stpatschurch.org Time: 3:30 p.m. Date: 12/20/2009
The High Street Broadcast
A High Street Holiday 7 to 8 p.m. at High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. “Radio” variety troupe presents original and traditional Christmas songs and sketch. Free. Phone: 805.529.8700 Contact: Devlin Connors Email: mail @thehighstreetbroadcast.com Web: www.thehighstreetbroadcast .com
Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/20/2009
MON., DEC. 21
Winter Solstice
Celebration 6 to 9 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott, 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. Sponsored by Free Thinkers of Ventura County. Actor Duffy Hudson portrays Albert Einstein and discusses theories of relativity. $30 includes dinner, soft drinks, coffee, dessert, entertainment. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.443.8753 Email: FrThVC@yahoo.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 12/21/2009
THURS., DEC. 24
Annual L.A. County
Holiday Celebration 3 to 9 p.m. at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles. Doors open 2 p.m. Continuous and diverse seasonal music, dance of different cultures. More than 40 local groups. Free admission and parking. Patrons can come and go throughout the performance. Phone: 213.972.3099 Contact: Lucy Web: www .HolidayCelebration.org Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 12/24/2009
