Datebook

THURS., DEC. 14

Chamber Breakfast

Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Chamber breakfast begins 7:15 a.m. at Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. (818) 222-5680

Winter Choir Concert

Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, T.O.: Award-winning high school choir performs 7:30 p.m. in school’s Performing Arts Center. $6. (805) 496-5462

A Dickens Of A Carol

Santa Susana Repertory Company: Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" with Star Trek’s Walter Koenig and Lane Davies runs thru Sat., Dec. 23 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. $22-$25. (805) 522-8010 for time, etc.

Got Holiday Blues?

Conejo Recreation and Park District: Staff of Los Robles Medical Center topic avoiding holiday blues at 10 a.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. Free. (805) 381-2744

Let’s Bid ’n Buy

Conejo Gem and Mineral Club: Silent Auction begins 7:45 p.m. at Arts Council Center, 484 Green-meadow Drive, T.O. (805) 498-4220

It’s Legal!

Professionals in Human Resources Association: Laura Petroff Esq. topic "Year in review from the legal side" at 11:30 a.m. at Warner Center Marriott, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. $31. (818) 989-6555

An Aquatic Marine

Channel Islands Marine Reserves Working Group: Public meeting about marine reserves 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Chase Palm Park Center, 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 884-1472 Sean Hastings

FRI., DEC. 15

Dancin’ For Dollar$

U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association: Fundraiser dance with Val Grayson Orchestra begins 8 p.m. at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. $20. (805) 494-7279

Drive-Thru Christmas

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village: Drive Through Bethlehem exhibit 6 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow; 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday. (818) 889-1491

Changin’ Squares

Pi-R Squares Dance Club: Square dance at new location, Goebel Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. $5. (805) 492-1442

Tots On Trails

Children’s Nature Institute: Tots 0 to 8 years in easy 12:20 p.m. walk at Rancho Sierra Vista II, T.O. $10 family. RSVP (310) 364-3591

Steppin’s To Stapil

West Valley Folk Dancers: Stapil Debri Bulgarian dance, also Greek, French Canadian dances taught 7:30 p.m. at Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. $3 nonmembers. (818) 341-5583

Holiday Fantasy

Disneyland Hotel, 1150 W. Magic Way, Anaheim: Christmas tree lighting ceremony 5:45 p.m. daily plus Holiday Fantasy Waters Show nightly. (714) 778-6600

Kars Kool ’n Klassy

Los Angeles Shriners: Car show with rods, customs, leadsleds, lowriders and more today 4-10 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Shrine Auditorium, 700 W. 32nd St., L.A. $12. (213) 748-0173

SAT., DEC. 16

Bags ’n Brass

Oak Park Shopping Center, Kanan and Lindero Canyon roads, Oak Park: Shoppers hear strolling musical group, Festival Brass, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Play Ball!

Westlake Agoura Girls Softball: Registration 9 a.m. to noon Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. (818) 889-6259

A Palette Parade

Westlake Art Guild: Quality paints shown 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow at Westlake Promenade, corner Westlake and T.O. Blvds., Westlake Village. (818) 889-8610

Itsa Set

National Park Service: Visit realistic town and dusty movie set at 1-hour walk 9:30 a.m. at Paramount Ranch, Cornell Way and Kanan Road, Agoura Hills. (805) 370-2301

A Kid’s Christmas

St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church, 155 E. Janss Road, T.O.: Christmas party for church and community’s under-privileged children begins 11:30 a.m. Free. (805) 496-0222

You May Save A Life!

Conejo Valley YMCA: CPR class noon to 7 p.m. at YMCA, 4031 Moorpark Road, T.O. $40. (805) 523-7613

Date’s For Dancin’

Thousand Oaks 50+ Dance Club: Holiday dance with Starlighters begins 7:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. $5 members; $7 others. (805) 381-2742

‘Nutcracker’

California Dance Theatre: Festival ballet with "Nutcracker" begins 2:30 and 7 p.m. today; 2:30 and 6 p.m. tomorrow at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. (805) 449-ARTS

Holiday Dance

One Again, Inc.: Holiday dance begins 8 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 T.O. Blvd., T.O. $8 members, $10 others. (818) 991-3810

A Jazzy Christmas

Newbury Park High School Jazz Band: Christmas concert begins 7 p.m. in front of Robinson’s/May at Oaks Mall. (805) 498-3676 ext 2002

Hanukkah Celebration

L.A. Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills: Philharmonic Choir, Premiere Chorale, Orchestra with family of "Meet Me in Saint Louis" in concert at college’s Theater on the Hill. $12. (818) 753-3306 for time and tickets

It’s Florals ’n Fotos

1-800-Flowers.com Retail Store, 12901 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood: Free photo with Santa at 2 p.m. at holiday open house. (818) 769-5312

SUN., DEC. 17

Santa Lucia!

Oak Leaf Lodge of Vasa Order of America: Santa Lucia Pageant begins 5 p.m. First Neighborhood Center, 31830 VillageCenter Road, Westlake Village. $5. (805) 492-3949

Nature Walk

Topanga Canyon Docents: Nature walk and cultural history in 2-hour tour at 10 a.m. at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura. (310) 535-9400

Carolers All

Christ the King Lutheran Church of Newbury Park, Redeemer Lutheran Church of Thousand Oaks, St. Paul Lutheran Church of Agoura Hills: Church choirs in Community Christmas Caroling Concert at 7 p.m. at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, T.O. (818) 889-1620

Jewish Vets

Jewish War Veterans: Meet 10 a.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, T.O. (805) 484-4181

Satwiwa Sunday

National Park Service, Friends of Satwiwa: Charlie Cooke, Chumash chief, hosts 11 a.m. solstice walk at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa, Potrero Road and Pinehill St., Newbury Park. (805) 499-2837

Holiday Honorees

Thousand Oaks High School: Madrigal Choir only high school choir to participate in Holiday Concert today at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, L.A. (805) 496-5462 Rob Schneider for details

Atsa Toy Choo-Choo!

Ventura County Fire Department: Metrolink Holiday Toy Express Train at Camarillo Metrolink Station at 7:10 p.m.; Simi Valley Metrolink Station 5:45 p.m.; Moorpark Metrolink Station 6:35 p.m. (805) 389-9769

Concert Fundraiser

New Horizon Singers and Pacific Pops Orchestra: Holiday concert fundraiser for Angels Way Maternity Home begins 7:30 p.m. Louisville High School, 22300 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. $16. (818) 879-8444

MON., DEC. 18

Winsome Wonderland

City of Agoura Hills: Ages 3-10 in "Winter Wonderland" holiday camp at Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. $15 per day. (818) 597-7361

Archie’s Back!

Haverim B’nai B’rith: Former Borscht Belt and Miami Beach emee Archie Barkan entertains at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, T.O. (805) 379-3792

Shalom

Shalom Seniors: Nonsectarian social group adults 50+ meets 10 a.m. at Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 E. Janss Road, T.O. (818) 880-0641

Christmas Concert

Newbury Park High School Jazz Band: Performs in instrumental and vocal Christmas concert beginning 6:45 p.m. at Walnut Elementary School, 581 Dena Drive, Newbury Park. (805) 498-3676 ext 2002

Messiah Sing-Along

Los Angeles Master Chorale: Annual "Messiah" Sing-along begins 8 p.m. at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. $30-$10. (213) 972-7282

TUES., DEC. 19

They’ll Fly High!

Glenwood Elementary School, 1135 Windsor Drive, T.O.: Flying Pisanos are special guest artists at school chorus concert at 7 p.m. Free admission. (805) 495-2118

School Concert

Ladera Elementary School, 1211 Calle Almendro, T.O.: School band and chorus in concert at 7 p.m. in cafetorium. Free. (805) 492-3565

WED., DEC. 20

Seniors Celebrate

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons): Christmas luncheon is potluck at 1:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. $4. RSVP (805) 493-4072

Sites ’n Lites

Conejo Recreation and Park District: Newport Harbor boat parade trip begins 1:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. $44. (805) 381-2744

They’re Resourceful

Referral Resources: Networking business group meets 7 a.m. at Clarion Palm GardenHotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. (805) 495-4550 ext 246 T. Schultz

THURS., DEC. 21

Melody’s In Miner

West Valley Christian Women’s Club: Recording artist Kate Miner featured at 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Calabasas Golf and Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas. $16.50. (818) 706-8046

Bit-a-Bytes

Thousand Oaks Personal Computer Club: Meets 6 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, T.O. (805) 496-8053

Chatterin’ At Chaparral

Mountains Restoration Trust and California Native Plant Society: Brisk 5-hour hike through Cold Creek Watershed begins 8 a.m. (818) 346-9675

Of Dreidels ’n Donuts

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley: Rabbi Noson Gurary of Simi Valley Chabad lights Menorah in Chanukah ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Admission $5. (800) 410-8354

Parents Unite

United Parents for Families in Crisis: New San Fernando Valley parent support group meets 7 p.m. in Presidential Mortgage Building, 21031 Ventur a Blvd. #1160, Woodland Hills. (805) 523-8558

SAT., DEC. 23

Saturday Nite Jazz!

Newbury Park High School Jazz Band: Performs 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Borders Books and Music, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T.O. (805) 498-3676 ext 2002

SUN., DEC. 24

Music Center Holiday

L.A.County Arts Commission: Six-hour annual Christmas celebration begins 3 p.m. at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. Free. On KCET-TV 3-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow. (213) 972-3099

MON., JAN. 1

Time’s For Tots

Children’s Nature Institute: Tots 0 to 8 years in easy 10 a.m. stroll at Solstice Canyon in Malibu. $10 family. RSVP (310) 364-3591

WED., JAN. 3

Remember When?

Sherman Oaks Hospital, S+AGE Center, 5000 Van Nuys Blvd. #110, Sherman Oaks: Memory screening 1-3 p.m. Free (818) 990-2573 for appointment

SAT., JAN. 6

Got Some Comedy?

Alliance for Arts, Friends of Civic Arts Plaza, Amgen: Disco style dance and improvisations with Santa Susana Improv Comedy begins 7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. $10. (805) 583-8700

Yippidy Doodah!

Thousand Oaks PI-R Squares: Square dance begins 8 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $5. (805) 492-1442

SUN., JAN. 7

Leader Of The Pack

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza: Ellie Greenwich musical,"Leader of the Pack," begins 7 p.m. today thru Sun., Jan. 14. Matinees 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $29.50. (805) 583-8700

MON., JAN. 8

The Daughters Meet

Daughters of American Revolution (DAR): Meets in home of Helen Crise, 1116 Rexford Place, T.O. (805) 484-3840

WED., JAN. 10

They’re Many’s Moms

Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples: Meets 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 1 W. Avenida de los Arboles, T.O. (805) 499-6753

THURS., JAN. 11

Chamber Breakfast

Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Chamber Breakfast begins 7:15 a.m. at Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. (818) 222-5680

FRI., JAN. 12

Bookmobile’s Here

Las Virgenes Bookmobile: Now stopping 10 a.m. to noon at Seminole Springs Mobile Home Park, 30473 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura. (310) 456-8572

Leave A Legacy

Conejo Recreation and Park District: Louise Cabral conducts life writing seminar 2-4 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. Free. (805) 381-2744

It’ll Be Astronomical

Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark: Orientation to new Astronomy course with Prof. Carolyn Mallory begins 7 p.m. in college Forum. (805) 378-1410

SAT., JAN. 13

Bring Your Brush

Allied Artists of Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore: Paint-out for all artists begins 10 a.m. at Malibu Creek State Park. Free; parking $5. (310) 457-9130

MON., JAN. 15

Mom Or Pop?

Conejo Recreation and Park District: Effective parenting method topic at 7:30 p.m. for 8 Mondays at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. $54. (805) 381-2742

TUES., JAN. 16

Wanna Sing?

Conejo Recreation and Park District: Beginning vocal music fundamentals taught at 7 p.m. each Tuesday for 8 weeks at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. $50+$15 cash lab fee. (805) 381-2742

Transplants

Transplant Resource International Organization (TRIO): Support group meets 7 p.m. in doctors’ conference room at Sherman Oaks Hospital, 4929 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. (818) 348-1815

WED., JAN. 17

Wildwood’s Wonders

Conejo Recreation and Park District: Naturalist author Tom Maxwell topic Wildwood Park at 1 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. Free. RSVP to (805) 381-2744

Singin’ Seniors

Conejo Recreation and Park District: Suzanne Valentino leads advanced singers at 7 p.m. each Wednesday for 8 weeks at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. $50+$15 cash lab fee. (805) 381-2742

THURS., JAN. 18

Right Kinda Writin’

Conejo Recreation and Park District: Victor Auer teaches writing for the market at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday for 8 weeks at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. $45. (805) 381-2742

FRI., JAN. 19

Carrol’s Not Carolin’

Thousand Oaks PI-R Square Dance Club: Holiday square dance with Deborah Carrol calling begins 8 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $5. (805) 492-1442

Cosmic Connections

Ventura County Astronomical Society: Jeremy Amarant, director of Sage Planetarium in Palmdale, speaker at 7:30 p.m. in Forum at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Drive, Moorpark. (805) 529-7813

TUES., JAN. 23

The Mayor’ll Tell It

Agoura/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce: RSVP by today for Mayor’s State of City address and installation ceremony 11:30 a.m. Jan. 30 at Renaissance Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. $25. (818) 889-3150

SAT., JAN. 27

Crownin’ The King

California Lutheran University Alumni Association: "Tribute to the King of Rock ‘n Roll" with Elvis impersonator Raymond Michael at 8 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. $10-$35. (805) 493-3151

They’re Juggables

Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu: Comic jugglers "Gizmo Guys" perform 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Smothers Theatre. $15. (310) 506-4522

SUN., FEB. 4

She’ll Jazz It

Radio Station KCLU: Legendary jazz vocalist Marlena Shaw in station fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. $26. (805) 493-3900.

SAT., FEB. 17

Pagan Fleshworks

Topanga Home Grown, 120 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga: Dr. Maureen Mercury, author of "Pagan Fleshworks: The Alchemy of Body Modification," signs book 2-4 p.m. (818) 706-2920

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