Datebook

THURS., AUG. 30

County’s General Plan

County of Los Angeles holds community workshop from 6-8 p.m. at Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Board hearing room, 4232 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, for public input on building consensus on the goals of the General Plan update process for unincorporated areas. (213) 974-6417

Membership Drive

Reservations are due today for Conejo Valley Guild of the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation at UCLA champagne membership luncheon with gifts and special drawing at 10:30 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 5 at Westlake Inn Restaurant. $16. Reservations: (818) 865-0279 Joan

SAT., SEPT. 1

Saddle Up, Hoss

E.T.I. Corral 36 Drill Team holds try-outs 9 a.m. today and Sat., Sept. 8 for intermediate or advanced riders, age 10 and up, to join drill team, in Agoura Arena, at corner of Driver Ave. and Chesebro Road, Old Agoura. (818) 591-9204 Robin

Pays to Be a Member

Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club hosts free dance for its members from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Music by Tunes "R" Us. $7 non-members. (805) 381-2744

Goofy at The Oaks

Celebrate Disney Store’s grand re-opening at The Oaks Shopping Center at Lynn Road/Hillcrest Drive,Thousand Oaks, from noon-4 p.m. today (meet Mickey and Goofy) and tomorrow, Sun., Sept. 2 (meet Pooh and Tigger) in Center Court. They’ll pose for photos. First 500 shoppers receive free gift. All can enter to win a shopping spree. (805) 495-2031

Best Botanic Buys!

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, located on hill adjacent to basketball courts in Conejo Community Park, Thousand Oaks, holds plant sales from 9 a.m.-noon on first and third Saturdays, offering a variety of perennials and drought resistant plants, unusual shrubs, succulents. (805) 497-3266

SUN., SEPT. 2

A Very Big Audition

Conejo Players Theatre, Inc. holds auditions for "Big, the Musical" at 7 p.m. tonight and at 7:30 p.m. Mon.-Tues., Sept. 3-4, at Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Based on the motion picture starring Tom Hanks. Auditions consist of cold readings, singing, dance. (805) 495-6391

MON., SEPT. 3

Eating’s Not Work

Goebel Senior Adult Center hosts a Labor Day Breakfast with great entertainment from 9-11 a.m. for adults ages 50 and up at 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $1. Tickets: (805) 381-2744

TUES., SEPT. 4

Follow Good Leads

Thousand Oaks Leads Club, a professional networking club, meets 7 a.m. every Tuesday morning at Mimi’s Cafe, 400 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Reservations: (805) 371-0188 Jane

A Flowering of Art

Westlake Village Art Guild: Phyllis Doyan, known for her brilliant rendering of flowers and landscapes, demonstrates the use of casein as a form of water media at 7:45 p.m. at Clarion Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. $3-$5. (805) 493-2698

WED., SEPT. 5

Moms of More Mingle

Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples holds "Capuccino Night" at 7:30 p.m. For location: (805) 492-1746 Mary

Welcome to Westlake!

Westlake Village Newcomers Club invites any new residents of the Westlake Village area to a "Welcome to Westlake" coffee at Westlake Yacht Club on Lindero Canyon Road at The Landing. (805) 371-7731 Stormy Matthews

T.O. La Leche

La Leche League mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group meets first Wednesday of each month at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Babies welcome. Call Liz for meeting time: (805) 493-2723

Stonehenge History

Ventura County Archaeological Society: "Who Built Stonehenge?" program at 7 p.m. in Nazarene Church, Newbury Park will explore how historians, archaeologists work together to discover who actually built these massive monuments and when. (805) 485-3570 Jim Bonnar

VCARS’ Vibes

Ventura County Amateur Radio Society (VCARS) meets 7:30 p.m. at the KADY-TV Building, 950 Flynn Road, Camarillo. For licensed radio amateurs and those interested in getting a Radio Amateur License. (805) 499-2743

Hanley’s Hot

Las Vegas-style showman Robert Hanley and a 17-piece orchestra "meltdown mid-week blues" from 7:30-10:30 p.m. tonight and Wed., Sept. 19 at the Canyon Supper Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. $8-$10; $7 with early-bird dinner from 6-7 p.m. (818) 879-5016

THURS., SEPT. 6

Knock Wood

Conejo Valley Woodworkers Assn. meets 7 p.m. at Redwood Intermediate School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 987-9979 Mike

Begin to Clog

Conejo Valley Cloggers host a new beginners’ class at 6:45 p.m. at Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. Classes on Thursdays, open to all ages. $3.50-$5. (805) 527-6185

Decorative Violets

Thousand Oaks African Violet Society’s 7 p.m. program at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks, is about creating decorative arrangements with African violet plants and blossoms. Visitors and their plants always welcome. (805) 581-0014

Kids Club, The Oaks

The Oaks O.K. Kids Club provides free musical entertainment at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday in the Robinsons-May East Court at The Oaks Shopping Center, 222 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks.

FRI., SEPT. 7

Mix Biz, Education

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce’s T.G.I.F. Breakfast at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park, focuses on business and education partnerships. $20. (805) 370-0035

Bowser Band-Aid

American Red Cross, Ventura County Chapter: Pet First Aid course from 6-10 p.m. at Red Cross Service Center, 1919 Williams St., Ste. 200, Ventura, teaches pet owners basic first aid techniques for cats and dogs. $25. Reservations: (805) 339-2234, ext. 233

SAT., SEPT. 8

Going to the Dogs

Conejo Kennel Club hosts back-to-back AKC All-Breed Dog Shows from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow, Sun., Sept. 9, at Newbury Park High School (NPHS), 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. NPHS Football Boosters will sponsor a barbecue luncheon. Admission free. (323) 727-0136

Elks Can Cook It

Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge 2477 presents Elks BBQ for Charities at 10 a.m. today and Sept. 22 at 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. Enjoy tri-tip sandwiches, chicken, ribs and more; $1.50-$14. (805) 492-0662

Providing Solace

Psychologist Neil Einbund, Ph.D., will conduct four weekly meetings to help the newly bereaved learn to cope with their grief and life changes, 9 a.m. Saturdays beginning today at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Free. (805) 495-0837

Artists Inspired

Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore, Inc.: Artists working in all media welcome to a paint-out at 10 a.m. in Solstice Canyon Park, about a quarter-mile inland from Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Paint oak and sycamore trees, dramatic hillsides and a shaded spring-fed stream. Bring art supplies, water and lunch. (310) 457-9130 Pat Ryan

Band Together

Thousand Oaks High School music department will hold a car wash from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the school’s parking lot, 2323 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Funds raised will help to defray TOHS Band and Color Guard’s fall competition expenses. $5. (805) 379-0437

Dance Auditions

Academy of Dance and School of Performing Arts, 3262 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 260, Thousand Oaks: Auditions for dancers to compete in local events. Ages 5-8 audition from noon-1 p.m.; ages 9-12 from 1-2 p.m.; ages 13 and up at 2:30 p.m. (805) 495-6699

Soccer Shootout

Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 conducts a Soccer Shootout from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. for boys and girls ages 6-12 at Conejo Creek soccer field. First, second and third place winners awarded trophies for their age group. (805) 497-4902 Tom

La Leche Awareness

World Walk for Breastfeeding: Local La Leche league groups host annual event at 10 a.m. in Oak Canyon Community Park, Oak Park, that offers whole family fun, food, games and silent auction. For directions and potluck dish, RSVP (805) 374-9135

SUN., SEPT. 9

Ball & Sultan Blues

National Park Service Sunday Concerts in the Park series presents Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan in free concert from 2-4 p.m. at Peter Strauss Ranch, Mulholland Hwy. at Troutdale Drive, Agoura. Enjoy their unique blend of guitar and harmonica blues, rags and good-time music. (805) 370-2301

Bratwurst ‘n’ Beer

Rotary Club of Newbury Park hosts 15th annual Oktoberfest from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, Thousand Oaks, featuring live German music, dancing and traditional German foods and beverages. Admission free. (805) 306-6678

Dr. Ed Explains

Dr. Ed Hager leads Rare Fruit Garden Walk at 2 p.m. in Rare Fruit Orchard of Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, adjacent to Conejo Community Park, Thousand Oaks. All ages welcome to listen and learn. Free. (805) 494-7630

Musical Salute, Granny

Symphony in the Glen presents concert in honor of National Grandparents Day at 3 p.m. in Griffith Park, 4800 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles. Concert features traditional wind band in "the grand American tradition." Kids’ activities begin 1:30 p.m. and include "Junior and Senior Maestro Conducting Class" with their grandparents. Free, but bring canned goods to donate to local food shelters. (213) 955-6976

TUES., SEPT. 11

Rare Plants that Roared

California Native Plant Society presents botanist Dave Magney, who’s studying and cataloging rare plants of Ventura County, including two species that have risen from extinction to challenge developers. Lecture presented from 7:30-10 p.m. at Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. Free. (818) 881-3706

FRI., SEPT. 14

Israeli Dancing

Natalie Stern teaches Israeli dancing for beginners from 9:15-10:15 a.m., intermediate 10:15-11:30 a.m. Fridays in 10-week sessions at Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (818) 343-8009

SAT., SEPT. 15

Quilt Q & A

Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park hosts Quilt Discovery Day from 1-6 p.m. Quilt historian Kimberly Wulfert, Ph.D., will examine quilts and share insights. $10. (805) 498-9441

Help Coastal Cleanup

17th annual Coastal Cleanup Day from 9 a.m.-noon seeks volunteers to help at area parks, creeks and beaches to clear out trash that’s washed down to pollute recreational sites. (800) COAST 4U

Yard Waste Wisdom

L.A. County Dep’t. of Public Works conducts Smart Gardening workshops at 9 a.m. today and Sat., Oct. 27 at Gates Canyon Park, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas. Participants learn about composting, grass recycling and water-wise gardening techniques. Free. (888) 253-2652

SUN., SEPT. 16

Celebrate Scandinavia

Scandinavian Autumnfest: Traditional Scandinavian music, folk dancing, market with foods, spinning, weaving and quilting exhibits from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Vasa Park, 2854 Triunfo Canyon Road, Agoura. $3. (626) 444-4250

Hyatt Bridal Premiere

More than 60 wedding-related exhibitors on hand to aid brides and grooms with all aspects of wedding planning (11 a.m.-4 p.m.), plus two fashion shows (12:30 and 3 p.m.) at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. $5-$7. (805) 376-3515