Datebook

THURS., FEB. 8

Clara’s 4 Kids

City of Calabasas Library, 26135 Mureau Rd. #100, Calabasas: Children 1st grade and up hear author Nancy Smiler Levinson of "Clara and the Bookwagon" tell how idea becomes book, also book signing at 4 p.m. Free. (818) 878-9585

What’s On Toast?

Rhetorical Link Toastmasters Club: Meets 7:15 p.m. each Thursday on East Campus of Los Robles Regional Center, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village. (805) 499-9590 ext 1145 Soren Peterson

At It Again

One Again, Inc.: Singles social group for men/women meets 7:30 p.m. each Thursday at United Methodist Church, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (818) 991-3810

Hobby Night

Meadows Elementary School, 2000 La Granada, T.O.:Parent and Child Hobby Night 6:30 to 8 p.m. in cafetorium; tour new school library. (805) 497-7037

A Gem Of A Club

Conejo Gem & Mineral Club: Silver casting topic at 7:30 p.m. at Arts Council Center, 484 Greenmeadow Dr., T.O. (805) 498-4220

Mars Or Venus?

Oasis in the Valley Older Adult Program: "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" topic at 1 p.m. book review at Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. (818) 710-4163 Lynn Conrad

FRI., FEB. 9

Bookmobile’s Here

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

Itsa Birthday Party!

Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas: School-wide 25th birthday party at special 4B period/lunch on football field. (818) 222-7177 ext 737 or (818) 880-8569 Lindsay Corcoran

Jazzy WHS Benefit

Westlake High School: "A Night in Tunisia" dinner, dance with WHS Jazz Ensemble begins 7 p.m. at Renaissance Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. $30. (805) 495-6573

Road Runners

Calabasas Road Runners Club: All levels welcome for Friday morning runs at 8 a.m. at Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas Hills. (818) 679-6205

Heartfelt Gifts

Christian Women’s Club of Thousand Oaks: Brightest heartache Valentine topic of Loyanne Perry and The Name Dropper at 11:30 a.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Rd., T.O. $17. (805) 492-7650

CHADD

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders: Dr. Barbara Cohen topic advanced sexuality and AD/HD at 7:30 p.m. at Los Robles East Campus, 150 Via Merida, T.O. (877) 882-4233

’tis Erev Erev!

West Valley Folk Dancers: Erev Erev Israeli line dance taught 7:30 p.m. at Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Nonmembers $3. (818) 702-0431

Our Marine Resources

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary: Dan Basta, director Office of Marine Sanctuaries, topic protecting offshore island marine resources 8 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. at public meeting at Goleta Holiday Inn, 5650 Calle Real, Goleta. (805) 884-1464 Mike Murray

SAT., FEB. 10

Hills Are Alive With...

Canyon Supper Club: "Sound of Music" plays Feb. 10 to March 18, matinees only, buffet included, 12:30 p.m. Sat., 2:30 p.m., Sun., at 28912 Roadside Dr., Agoura Hills. $27-$31. (818) 879-5016

Paws That Refreshes

New Leash On Life: Mobile dog adoptions noon to 4 p.m. in front of Imaginarium at Commons of Calabasas, 23878 Calabasas Rd. (818) 222-3444

Mardi Gras Madness

White Oak Elementary School, 31761 W. Village School Rd., Westlake Village: Mardi Gras Madness fundraiser for adults has gaming, silent auction, food, drink. (818) 597-0968 Noreen Sears

Toss A Free One

Knights of Columbus: Free Throw national basketball competition 10 a.m. to noon at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village. Free. (818) 706-3775

Harpist Performs

Westlake Village Library: Harpist Stephanie Osborne plays Victorian and classical pieces at 1:30 p.m. at 4371 Park Terrace Dr., Westlake Village. Free. (818) 865-9230

Paws’ll Refresh

LIFE Animal Rescue: Dogs and cats needing loving homes up for adoption 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday at Petsmart, 5766 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Petco, 140 W. Hillcrest Drive, T.O. See pets at 9 p.m. Tuesdays on TV Channel 8. (818) 707-2007

National Donor Day

Saturn Corporation, 3440 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T.O.: National Donor Day observed with United Blood Services at store 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for donors age 17 or older in good health. (805) 379-4088 for appointment

Rocky Oaks Paint-Out

Allied Artists of Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore: Artists in all media welcome at 10 a.m. to scenic Rocky Oaks Park, corner Kanan Road at Mulholland Hwy. for outdoor landscape painting. (310) 457-9130

Country Joe’ll Sing-it

Gold Caost Center for the Arts: Country Joe McDonald of Vietnam era sings his ballads at 7:30 p.m. at Backlot Theater, 1408 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T.O. $35. (805) 497-8606

Help ’em Ride!

Ride On Therapeutic Horseman-ship: Chatsworth equestrian nonprofit group forming local chapter need volunteers 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to renovate present facility at 401 Ronel Court (off Lynn Rd.), T.O. (818) 700-2971

Climb That Mountain

North Ranch Mountain Bikers: Riders (beginners/experienced) invited for easy-paced Saturday morning rides in East Ventura County. Free. (805) 373-8824

Chinese Artistry

Conejo Valley Chinese Brush Painting & Calligraphy Assn: Chinese music and dances exhibited 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, T.O. (818) 991-5038

Monte Carlo Night

Newbury Park High School Band Boosters: Monte Carlo Night fundraiser 7:30 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Rd., Newbury Park. $25. (805) 498-4981

Wanna Sound Off?

Valleyaires Barbershop Chorus: Men and boys audition, also free performances, 1 to 5 p.m. in Center Court of Westfield Topanga Mall, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. (818) 994-SING

Valentine Dance

West Coast Supper Club/Single Gourmet: Valentine dinner/dance American Heart Assn. fundraiser begins 7:30 p.m. at Alexander’s Restaurant, 1050 Schooner Dr., Ventura. $50. (800) 787-9272

Look 4 The Moons!

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta Del Sol Rd., Santa Barbara: Astronomy club’s live telescope view of planets and 4 Galilean moons begins 8:30 p.m. $2. (805) 682-4711 ext 405

SUN., FEB. 11

Bikin’ With Singles

Single Track Mountain Bike Club: Easy-paced rides for singles begin 10 a.m. Sundays in East Ventura County. Free. (805) 373-8824

S’white ’n 7 Tryouts

Conejo Players Theatre: "Snow White and Seven Dwarfs" auditions 5 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow at 351 S. Moorpark Rd., T.O.

Putt ’er There!

Westlake High School Baseball Booster Club: Golf tournament fundraiser begins 11 a.m. at Wood Ranch Country Club in Simi Valley. $115. (818) 458-5633

Celebrities ’n More

California State University Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge: Academy award-winning concert star Maureen McGovern and musical comedy star Kaye Ballard at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Performing Arts Center. (818) 785-8885

Run For Health ’n Fun

American Heart Association: 16th annual Heart Run & Walk (warmup for L.A. Marathon) registration begins 6:45 a.m. at Warner Center, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. $20. (800) 242-8721

Open House

Immigrant Genealogical Society, 1310 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank: Large collection German, British, U.S. resources at noon to 5 p.m. open house. (818) 848-3312

Yiddish Bingo!

Workmen’s Circle: SHOKL, new Yiddish bingo, begins 2 p.m. at Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., L.A. (310) 552-2007

MON., FEB. 12

Peace 2 You

Parents and Educators Advocating for Childrens’ Education (PEACE):

Meets 7 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. (818) 889-7796

Momsense

Mom’s Club of Thousand Oaks: Meets 10 a.m. at Cameron Center, 288 Greenmeadow Dr., T.O. (805) 495-7180

TUES., FEB. 13

Teen First Aid

Cities of Agoura Hills and Westlake Village: CPR/First Aid classes for ages 11-14 each Tuesday 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lindero Canyon Middle School, 5844 Larboard Lane, Agoura Hills. $65. (818) 597-7361

Got A Valentine?

Westlake Women’s Club: Valentine Day celebrated at 10 a.m. at Westlake Inn, 32001 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village. $16. (805) 498-0777

They’re Local Authors

Ventura County Writers Club: Authors Patricia Frye and Prof. Donna Lynd Ward featured at 7:30 p.m. at Borders Books, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T.O. Free. (805) 579-9414

Lookin’ For A Wife?

Conejo Valley Genealogical Society: "Lost Ladies: Locating Wives’ Names" topic of Jan Cloud of Santa Barbara City College at 7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Rd., T.O. (805) 532-1148

Let’s Bond!

Conejo Valley Organic Garden and Herb Society: Grafting fruit trees topic at 7 p.m. at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Rd., Newbury Park. $2 nonmembers. (805) 241-8529

WED., FEB. 14

Speakin’ Of Stress

Conejo Valley Hadassah: Stress management topic of licensed social worker Jill Polan at 1 p.m. in Brazil Street clubroom of Biltmore Pavilions Apartments, Thousand Oaks. (818) 991-1825

Itsa For Dogs Yet?

Three Dog Bakery, Santa Barbara: Dog massage technique by veterinarian Dr. Joy Craft taught 6:30 p.m. at bakery. (805) 566-7480

THURS., FEB. 15

Women Mean Business

National Association of Women Business Owners, Ventura County Chapter: Phyllis Hill featuredf at 6 p.m. at Renaissance Hotel, 30100 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills. $45-$60. RSVP (818) 865-1221

What? No Grease?

Health From The Sun: Dietitian Susan Moore topic how to tell a good fat from a bad one at 7 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, 451 Avenida de los Arboles, T.O. Free. RSVP (805) 492-5340

It’ll Leave You Laffin’

Theatre League: "If You Ever Leave Me, I’m Going With You" comedy with Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna runs thru Sunday at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. $32.50-$45.50. (805) 583-8700

New Group

United Parents for Families In Crisis: New San Fernando Valley parent support group meets 7 p.m. at Presidential Mortgage Bldg., 21031 Ventura Bl. #1160, Canoga Park. (805) 523-8558

Tall Ships Sailin’ In

Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard: Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington, historic tall ships, here 2 p.m. today to Feb. 15. Free tours 3-6 p.m. $1-$40. (805) 985-4852

FRI., FEB. 16

Skip 2 M’Lou

Thousand Oaks PI-R Squares: Bob Jones calls square dance at 8 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Rd., Newbury Park. $5. (805) 492-1442

Celestially Speaking

Ventura County Astronomical Society:Exploring lunar landscape topic geology professor Gary Peterson at 7:30 p.m. in Forum at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Dr., Moorpark. (805) 529-7813