Datebook
IWOSC Ventura
Writers Group 10 a.m. to noon at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Golf Club House, Thousand Oaks. Open to all writers. Bring writing, ideas, problems, questions for support and networking. $2 for refreshments and parking. Stop at guard house for directions. No shorts, jeans, flip-flops allowed in club. RSVP required for admittance. Phone: 805.402.7979 Contact: Dawn Wood Email: aubewood @verizon.net Web: www.iwosc.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 8/12/2010
Conejo Valley
Mothers & More Meets at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 E. Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Angela Seri discusses “Interior Design on a Budget,” updating space. Free, open to the public. RSVP requested.
Contact: Lucy Holzer Email: cvmothersandmore@gmail.com
Web: www .ConejoValleyMothersAndMore.org
Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/12/2010
FRI., AUG. 13
Rotary Club
Westlake Village Sunrise Meets at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Guest speaker Ian Graham, author of “Unbillable Hours: A True Story,” on the appeal of a man falsely imprisoned. Phone: 818.851.0105 Web: www .westlakesunriserotary.org Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 8/13/2010
Benefit Movie
Screening & Concert 6 to 9:30 p.m. at YogaWorks, 2475 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. Screening of documentary “What About Me?” Singers and spoken word artist perform before film. Post-film appetizers, refreshments, silent auction. Benefit for Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. $15 donation at door. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.371.3030 Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/13/2010
The Gold Coast
Treasure Hunters 7 to 9 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi.
Contact: Steve Email: gctreasurehunters@yahoo.com Web: www.gctreasurehunters .com/ Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/13/ 2010
SAT., AUG. 14
School Fundraiser
Car Wash 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 Moorpark Road. Freshman class of TOHS Lancer Band washes cars. $5/vehicle, additional tips welcome. Email: publicity@tohsband.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 8/14/2010
Paint-out At Malibu
Lagoon State Beach Meet in beach parking area at red flag, Cross Creek Road off PCH, Malibu. Stay until early afternoon. For artists of all levels, paint natural beauty. Bring art supplies, cash for parking fee, dish to share for potluck lunch. Facilities available. Phone: 310.383.1374 Contact: Carole Garland Web: alliedartists. com Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 8/14/2010
End Of Summer Fun Fest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Simi Valley Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive. Activities for all ages. Adult, child horseshoe games. Putting for goldfish, bounce house. Vendor, craft and food booths. Proceeds go to veterans and special needs children. Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 8/14/2010
American Cancer Society
Moorpark Relay For Life 24-hour event at Moorpark High School, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. 10 a.m. today through 10 a.m. Sunday. Teams camp out at school and take turns walking or running around track to raise funds for American Cancer Society.
Contact: Chelsey Stewart Email: chelseyastewart@yahoo.com Web: main.acsevents.org/ Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 8/14/2010
Thousand Oaks
Republican Club 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Stuft Pizza & Brewing Co., 398 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Sponsored by Ventura County Republican Central Committee.
Web: www.venturagop.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/14/2010
Movies In The
Park At Reyes Adobe Park, 5464 Reyes Adobe Road, Agoura Hills. Screening “Hook” outdoors at sunset. Children’s crafts and interactive games begin 6:30 p.m. Historic grounds open to public. Free. Sponsored by Agoura Hills Department of Community Services. Phone: 818.597.7361 Contact: Agoura Hills Rec Center Web: www.ci.agourahills.ca.us Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 8/14/2010
SUN.,
AUG. 15
Spanky Wilson
Concert 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Part of annual Summer Jazz Concert Series. Free admission. Bring lawn seating and picnics. No smoking, glass containers or pets. Free street parking; parking for fee at Civic Arts Plaza. Phone: 805.557.1135 Contact: Marianne Coulson Email: Coulson@hoganfoundation.org Web: www.gardensoftheworld.info Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 8/15/2010
National Association
Watch & Clock Collectors Meets in cafeteria, Ventura College, Building B. Doors open at noon, program 1:15 p.m. Ray Brown gives program on “Time Travelers: A history of electric clocks for the American automobile.” Watches and clocks on display, market. Guests welcome at $3 fee. Web: www.nawcc.org Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 8/15/2010
Limoneira & Jonathan’s
Bocce Music Series Noon to 7 p.m. at bocce area on the Limoneira, 1141 Cummings Road, Santa Paula. Bring lawn seating for outdoor concert by Spencer the Gardener and special dance performances. Hosted by The Pink Wahines to raise money for breast cancer research. Stage, seating area, vendors, kids area. Entry fee optional $5 donation. Contact: Kat Merrick Email: limjs@yahoo.com Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 8/15/2010
Polo Match Benefit
For Heart Of A Horse Bombardier Polo Tournament 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club. Rescue horses, polo matches, exhibitions, children’s activities. Heart of a Horse, horse rescue organization, receives 50 percent of ticket sales, 100 percent VIP ticket sales. Children under 12 free Phone: 323.331.9259 Contact: Julie Falen Email: julie @heartofahorse.org Web: www .heartofahorse.org Time: 12:30 p.m. Date: 8/15/2010
Buckles & Bows
Square Dance Club 2 to 5:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, Janss Road and 23 Freeway, Thousand Oaks. Sea breeze plus level square dance with A-1 tip. Ken Bower guest caller. Refreshments served. $12.50 donation, pre-sale preferred. Phone: 805.495.8077 Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 8/15/2010
MON., AUG. 16
Freethinkers Of
Ventura County Meets at Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Author/ former FBI agent James Botting speaks on his life and book “Bullets, Bombs and Fast Talk.” Question and-answer time follows. Come early for no-host dinner. Phone: 805.443.8753 Contact: Charlotte Poe Email: FrThVC@yahoo.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/16/2010
TUE., AUG. 17
Conejo Valley
Genealogy Society 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Annual ice cream event. Ice cream, toppings provided. Members bring finger foods or cookies. Bring questions on family searches. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.388.5991 Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 8/17/2010
WED., AUG. 18
Networking At Night
Chamber Mixer 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Lavaggio: The Art of Auto Detailing, 30205 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Sponsored by Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce. Appetizers, door prizes. $5 Chamber members, $15 nonmembers. No reservations needed. Phone: 805.370.0035 Contact: Chamber office Web: www .conejochamber.org Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 8/18/2010
Blue Thong Society Meets at Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant, 925 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Philanthropic group that supports local charities. Newcomers welcome. Phone: 805.901.1684 Contact: Shannon Miranda Email: shiranda @hotmail.com Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 8/18/2010
‘Tales At The Ranch’
Program At Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road. Representatives from Camarillo White Horse Association bring new foals, discuss horses’ unique bloodline. Free for CRF members, $5 nonmembers. Phone: 805.389.8182 Contact: Ranch office Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/18/2010
Simi Valley/Moorpark
Democratic Club Meets at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Lou Pandolfi, member of Simi Valley Landfill Expansion Task Force, discusses proposed landfill expansion. Refreshments. Open to public. Phone: 805.210.6061 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/18/2010
Ventura County
Libertarians Supper meeting at Alamo Bar and Grill, 2311 Borchard Road, Newbury
Park. Guest speaker from Ventura County Chapter of Citizens’ Alliance for Property Rights, a nonpartisan organization working to defend the Fifth Amendment. Phone: 805.652.0290 Contact: Susan Aquino Web: www.lpvc.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/18/2010
THURS., AUG. 19
Calabasas
Chamber
Business Mixer 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Silverado Senior Living, 25100 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Free for members, $5 nonmembers. RSVP required. Phone: 818.222.5680 Contact: Chamber office
Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 8/19/2010
Happy Little Ukulele Club 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Greenhouse Cafe, 652 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. All levels of players and singers welcome. Bring own ukulele. Free Contact: Nancy Tamarin Email: wzthatus@yahoo.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/19/2010
Conejo Valley
Amateur Radio Club Meets at East County Sheriff’s Station, 2101 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Presentations by several area organizations that operate ham radio repeater systems within the Conejo Valley. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.496.1073 Contact: Mike D’Amore Web: www.cvarc.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/19/2010
FRI., AUG. 20
Family Singalong
& Night Hike At Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura Hills. Off Troutman Drive. Simulated campfire experience, singalong, short 0.6-mile night hike through woods. Bring nighttime snack, flashlight. Free. Optional RSVP. Hosted by Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Phone: 805.370.2348 Contact: Ranger Mary Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/20/2010
Ventura County
Astronomical Society Meets at Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Dr. Antonio Pipino, postdoctoral researcher in physics and astronomy at UCLA, speaks on “The time scales of chemical enrichment in galaxies: How to use chemical abundances as a cosmic clock.” Public invited. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/20/2010
SAT., AUG. 21
Inaugural Community
Garage Sale 8 a.m. to noon at Veterans Home of California, 10900 Telephone Road, Ventura. Fundraiser for Veterans Home’s activities fund. Clothing, small furniture items, craft supplies, knickknacks. Free admission. Phone: 805.659.7502 Web: www .calvet.ca.gov Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 8/21/2010
Harvest Festival & Sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Studio Channel Islands Art Center, 2221 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. Demos, silent auction, sales of spinning fibers, weaving looms, books, yarns, beads, clothing. Sponsored by Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild. Free admission. Phone: 805.672.0109 Contact: Ginny Email: furbunny@earthlink .net Web: www .studiochannelislands.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 8/21/2010
Prelude To The Festival 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, T.O. Boulevard. Aug. 21, 22, 28, 29, Sept. 4, 5. Preview the art of local artists featured at upcoming Thousand Oaks Arts Festival. Art of honorary chair Scott Medlock and actress Jane Seymour on display. Free. Phone: 818.991.6158 Contact: Craig Morton Email: craignmorton @sbcglobal.net Web: www .toartsfestival.com Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 8/21/2010
Thousand Oaks Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Music by Rhythm Kings. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. Ballroom, Latin, swing, line dancing. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 8/21/2010
Game Night/Backyard
Bonfire Social 8 to 11:30 p.m. at 12200 Willow Hill Drive, Moorpark. Hosted by Venture Crew 9642. Foosball, Wii, skateboarding, darts, music, guitars, s’mores. Information on crew’s upcoming calendar. For young adults ages 14 to 20. Phone: 805.501.4938 Contact: Ilene Freeman Email: dayhiker @pacbell.net Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 8/21/2010
WED., AUG. 25
Channel Islands Chapter
The Embroiderers’ Guild Meets at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.498.5956 Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 8/25/2010
Women’s Information
Network Simi Valley 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Secret Garden, 255 E. High St., Moorpark. Networking luncheon. Simi Valley assistant city manager Brian Gabler discusses what’s happening in Simi Valley and surrounding areas. Reservations requested. Phone: 805.402.5207 Contact: Barbara Orechoff Email: borechoff @aol.com Web: www .womensinfonetwork.com Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 8/25/2010
Ventura County
Classical Guitar Society Meets at Rec and Park District Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. 7 p.m. ensemble and solos. 8 p.m. Carlos Gonzales and Robert Boyd as the Buena Ventura Guitar Duo. Phone: 805.482.6224 Web: www .vccgs.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 8/25/2010
