THURS., MARCH 25

Banyan Annual

Talent, Variety Show 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Banyan Elementary School multipurpose room, 1120 Knollwood Drive, Newbury Park. Musical acts, dance, magic; for families.

Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 3/25/2010

Ventura County

Rose Society Meets at Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for refreshments. 7 p.m. rose celebration. Program 7:30 p.m. Jeri and Clay Jennings, founders of Heritage Roses Group for Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, speak on “Saving roses: the story of the Sacramento City Cemetery Historic Rose Garden.” Phone: 805.523.9003 Contact: Dawn Marie Johnson Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 3/25/2010

Method Fest

Independent Film Festival Opening night film, “The City of Your Final Destination” starring Sir Anthony Hopkins at Regency Agoura Hills 8 Theatre, 29045 Agoura Hills Road. More than 100 films shown over seven days. Short films shown at Founders Hall, 100/ 200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas. Phone: 818 742 7726 Contact: Sheri Goldberg Email: sherig4p r@aol.com Web: www .themethodfest.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/25/2010

FRI., MARCH 26

Bingo Night At Newbury Park High School cafeteria, 456 Reino Road. Hosted by NPHS PFA. For ages 18 and up. Drinks, snacks, candy for sale. School fundraiser. Child care for $5 donation.

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/26/2010

Friday Night Jazz &

Dessert Fundraiser 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Simi Valley High School, 5400 Cochran St. Dessert from The Cheesecake Factory, dancing. Live music by SVHS Big Band and Latin Band Jazz ensembles, Moorpark College “A” Band. $18 at door. Fundraiser to support ensembles to attend jazz festivals. Phone: 805.522.1346 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/26/2010

Los Cerritos Middle

School Choir Presents 1920s musical “Bernard’s Cafe” March 26, 27 at Thousand Oaks High School performing arts center, 2323 N. Moorpark Road. Tribute to music of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin. Written and directed by choir director Janice Hague. $6 presale, $8 at door. Phone: 805.492.3538 Contact: LCMS choir boosters Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/26/2010

Ojai Concert Series Noel Paul Stookey, founding member of Peter, Paul and Mary, performs at Matilija Auditorium, 703 E. Paso Road, Ojai. $20 advance, $25 at door. Phone: 805.665.8852 Contact: Shane Butler Web: www .ojaiconcertseries.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/26/2010

Flashlight Egg Hunt

For Tweens 8 to 10 p.m. at Reyes Adobe Historical Site, 5464 Reyes Adobe Road, Agoura Hills. For fifth- and sixth-graders. Glow-in-the-dark egg hunt. Children bring own flashlight, basket, school ID if they have one. Redeem eggs for prizes. Snacks, music provided.

Phone: 818.597.7361 Contact: Agoura Hills Recreation Center Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 3/26/2010

SAT., MARCH 27

Great Race Of Agoura Hills Registration opens 6 a.m. at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Road, Agoura Hills. Various starting locations, all races end Chumash Park. Parking shuttles provided. Six races begin 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Half marathons, Old Agoura 10K, 5K, kids’ 1K, family fun run. L.A. Sports and Fitness Expo opens 7 a.m. Advance sign-up required. Web: www.greatraceofagoura.com Time: 6:00 a.m. Date: 3/27/2010

Conejo Valley

Genealogical Society Annual seminar 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Karen Clifford, professional genealogist, gives talk. Topics on tracing 18 century immigrants, state and government records, using the Internet. Door prizes, silent auction, supplies for sale. $40 nonmembers, includes course materials, snacks, beverages. Box lunch additional $8. Phone: 805.379.2067 Email: cvgs2010seminar@aol.com

Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 3/27/2010

Free E-Waste

Recycling

Fundraiser 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Road. Benefit for TOHS football. Accepting TVs, monitors, laptops, printers, cellphones, ink cartridges, stereos. No hazardous materials or household waste.

Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 3/27/2010

Brain Power

Human Services Fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks campus, Alumni Hall, room 113. At noon Dr. Donnelly Wilkes, physician and retired Navy medical officer, discusses his wartime experiences in Iraqi war zone treating troops. Hourly mini-presentations on cognitive compensations, caregiver stress management, independent living skills, exercises for healthy brain. Social services representatives provide information, resource table of agencies, nonprofits that support brain injury survivors and their families. Free. Phone: 805.493.5555 Contact: Cherie Email: LifeAfterBI@gmail .com Web: www .LifeAfterBrainInjury.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 3/27/2010

Westlake High School

Wrestling Team Carwash 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mobil gas station, Thousand Oaks and Westlake boulevards, Westlake Village. $5 donation for cars, $10 donation for trucks and vans. Proceeds help fund wrestling program. Phone: 805.236.0147 Contact: Terry Email: rbyrdnest@verizon.net Web: www.westlakehighwrestling .com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 3/27/2010

Free E-Waste Recycling

by TOHS Boys’ Volleyball 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Road. Sponsored by TOHS boys’ volleyball. Will accept old TVs, monitors, computers, laptops, fax machines, VHSs, DVDs, cellphones, ink cartridges, MP3 players, keyboards, cords. Phone: 805.405.9289 Contact: Carrie Email: fanofbruce@hotmail .com Web: www.NeuWaste.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 3/27/2010

Piru Railfest At Piru Depot. Dan Torres and the Piru River Band, free trackless train rides, horseshoe tournament, model train exhibit, food, Kettle Korn, funnel cakes, strawberry shortcakes, crafts, homemade jewelry, T-shirts. Bike rodeo for ages 5 and up; bring own bike. Phone: 805.521.0527 Contact: Chacha Email: mtroyke@yahoo .com Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 3/27/2010

Springtime At The Adobe 1 to 4 p.m. at Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Baby animals, tortilla making, crafts, games, blacksmith and wool spinning demos. Egg hunt at 2 p.m. Live music by Craig Newton. Bay City Rodders display of cars. Free for members. Adult nonmembers $4. Child nonmember $2. Phone: 818.222.6511 Contact: Leonis Adobe Museum Web: www.leonisadobemuseum.org

Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 3/27/2010

American Red Cross

Fundraiser At Red Cross office, 836 Calle Plano, Camarillo. Play Bonkers, table card/dice game. Prizes given. Bring dessert to share. $20 at door.

Phone: 805.987.1514 Email: beaudionE@usa.redcross.org

Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 3/27/2010

Buckles & Bows

Square Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Plus level square dance with A-1 tip. Guest caller David Mee. $7 donation. Phone: 805.495.8077 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 3/27/2010

Piano Recital At Agoura Senior Retreat, 5217 Chesebro Road, Agoura Hills. Piano performance by Play Now Piano Studio’s students. Classical, blues, contemporary music. Phone: 818.865.1035 Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 3/27/2010

SUN., MARCH 28

The High Street Broadcast 7 to 8 p.m. at High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. “Radio” variety show with comedy sketches, music, “King-Fu Elvis” serial. Free admission, concessions for sale. Phone: 805.529.8700 Contact: Devlin Connors Email: mail @thehighstreetbroadcast.com Web: www.thehighstreetbroadcast .com

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/28/2010

TUES., MARCH 30

Agoura/Oak Park/

Conejo Valley Chamber 5 to 8 p.m. reception at Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant, 925 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Special guests Joe Stephen, new captain of Lost Hills/ Malibu Sheriff’s Station, and Dennis Carpenter, Thousand Oaks police chief and candidate for Ventura County Sheriff. Call to RSVP. Phone: 818.889.3150 Contact: Chamber office Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 3/30/2010

Ventura County

Young Republicans Mixer 6 to 8 p.m. at Stuft Pizza, 398 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Guest speakers Thousand Oaks Mayor Dennis Gillette, Assemblymember Audra Strickland. $10 members, $15 nonmembers, includes pizza, salad and soda. CLU or CSUCI College Republicans can join for $30 at the event, includes dinner cost. Phone: 818.917.5499 Contact: Matt Hewitt Email: matthew.b. hewitt@gmail.com Web: www. vcyr.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 3/ 30/2010

WED., MARCH 31

Ventura County

Classical Guitar Society Meets at Mission House, behind Camarillo United Methodist Church, 300 Mission Drive, Camarillo. Sign up to pay solo 7 p.m. Professional duo Matthew McAllister on guitar, Aisling Agnew on flute 8 p.m. Public welcome. Phone: 805.482.6224 Web: www.vccgs.com Time: 7:00 p.m.

Date: 3/31/2010

THURS.,

APRIL 1

Democratic

Club

Of Camarillo Meets in Orchid Building, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Socializing 6:15 p.m. Program 7 p.m. Ferial Masry, candidate for state 37 District, and Shawn Stern, candidate for U.S. House, featured speakers. Discussion period follows. Alan Rosin, expert on California redistricting, gives short presentation. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.469.3749 Time: 6:15 p.m. Date: 4/1/2010

SAT., APRIL 3

Calabasas Earth Day 2010 1 to 5 p.m. at Las Virgenes Creek site, behind Starbucks at 26531 Agoura Road, Calabasas. More than 50 exhibitors. Automakers with latest eco-cars. Solar energy companies provide information. Children’s activities. Free. Phone: 818.224.1680 Contact: Alex Farassati Web: www .cityofcalabasas.com Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 4/3/2010

Brandon’s Buddies 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brandon’s Village universal playground, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas. For children with and without disabilities and their families. Integrated play, face painting, crafts, entertainment, treats. May bring sack lunch. Free. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.222.8118 Contact: Dina Kaplan Email: brandons buddies@pacbell.net Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 4/3/2010

MON., APRIL 5

Ventura Poinsettia

Dance Club 7 to 10 p.m. dance at Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura. Live band. Ballroom dance, swing, Latin, other styles. Includes refreshments. $8 members, $9 nonmembers, $10 membership. First visit for singles is free. Phone: 805.672.2891 Contact: Ron Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/5/2010

TUES., APRIL 6

Westlake Village Art Guild Dinner meeting at banquet center, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Buffet dinner 6 to 7 p.m. Artists demo 7 to 9 p.m. Award-winning Los Angeles portrait artist Johanna Spinks demonstrates her approach to classic portraiture. $17 members, $22 guests includes dinner, beverage, dessert, tax, tip, demo. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.379.5655 Email: wlvag@hotmail.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 4/6/2010

Ventura County

Sportfishing Club Meets at Restaurant Mariscos Cancun, 1074 E. Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. Ben Frazier, factory representative for Avet Fishing Reels, presents hands-on fishing clinic. Free. Phone: 818.889.1370 Contact: Bill Berger Web: www.vcsc.info Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 4/6/2010

WED., APRIL 7

Ventura County

Amateur Radio Society 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Cameron Center, 288 Greenmeadow Drive, Thousand Oaks. Phone: 805.279.3327 Contact: Bob Paull Email: kk6us@yahoo .com Web: www.vcars.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 4/7/2010

FRI., APRIL 9

Moorpark Women’s

Fortnightly Club Meets for luncheon at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Ann Hohimer gives presentation on Hats for the Heart charity work. $20 luncheon. RSVP requested. Contact: Fran Levy Email: franalevy@mac.com Time: 9:45 a.m. Date: 4/9/2010

Somis Thursday Club Meets for luncheon at clubhouse, 5380 Bell St., Somis. Mary Lindberg, “coupon lady,” presents program. $15 for lunch. Phone: 805.987.2728 Contact: Sandi Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 4/9/2010

SAT., APRIL 10

Youth Naturalist Program 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mountains Restoration Trust, 3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Calabasas. Program on threatened and endangered species. Live animal, hike, related craft. Preregistration required. Nominal fee. Phone: 818.591.1701 Contact: Susan Haugland Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 4/10/2010

Moorpark Bingo Bash 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Moorpark Civic Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. Fundraiser for Moorpark Active Adult Center, $20 advance, $25 at door. Buy-in includes 10 games, unlimited dessert bar, coffee, tea. Two specials available for additional $1 each. Big jackpot of $250. For ages 18 and up. Phone: 805.517.6261 Contact: Active Adult Center Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 4/10/2010

Iceoplex Curling Group Curling open house at Simi Valley Iceoplex, 131 W. Easy St. For ages 12 and older. $20. Learn basics of curling, including rules, throwing a stone, sweeping. Dress warmly; wear flat-soled sneakers.

Phone: 805.520.7465 Email: simivalleyiceoplexcurlingleague @yahoo.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/10/2010

SUN., APRIL 11

Rotary Club Street Fair,

Run/Walk For Charity 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. corner of Agoura Road and Lakeview Canyon, Westlake Village. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Westlake Village. Music, entertainment, art exhibit. 5K, 10K charity runs, kids’ fun run. Proceeds go to local, international charities, clean water for impoverished nations. Free parking and admission. Web: www.westlake5k10k.com Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 4/11/2010