Datebook

THURS., JAN. 31

Galileo’s Metronome

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts L.A. Philharmonic violinist Paul Stein and Chamber Music Express in performance of "Galileo’s Metronome" at 7 p.m. Classical music program for families with children age five and older. Free (805) 449-2660

For a Cleaner Coast

Surfrider Foundation-Malibu General Chapter meets 7 p.m. at Hostelling International, 1436 2nd St., Santa Monica, to work on ways to clean up coastal waters and protect ocean environment. Public welcome. (310) 451-1010

A New Beginning

One Again Inc., Thousand Oaks Chapter is singles support and social organization for divorced, widowed and separated men and women. They meet 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Westlake Village United Methodist Church, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (805) 497-1637

SAT., FEB. 2

Write Your Life Story

Author/teacher Louise Cabral will teach life-writing skills in a free hands-on seminar presented at 11 a.m. in her Agoura home on three consecutive Saturdays beginning today. Reservations: (818) 707-0589

Puppets on Broadway

Through HIS Hands Puppet Ministry presents an encore Puppethon, "The Best of Broadway Revue," at 6:30 p.m. in sanctuary of United Methodist Church, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. For all ages and open to community. Free. (818) 889-5431, (805) 497-7884

Polio Support Group

Post-Polio Support Group meets 1:30 p.m. in Citrus Room at Simi Valley Hospital, 2975 N. Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley, for open discussion. (805) 581-1939

Free Family Fun

"40 Days for the Family" Christian-based event from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on lawn at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., has pancake breakfast, music, dance, entertainment, local community leaders, choirs, bands, rock-climbing wall, obstacle course. Free. (888) 899-5282

Dancin’ Past Fifty

Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30-10:30 p.m. tonight and Feb. 16 at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Tonight’s dance has a red, white and blue theme as Starlighters perform. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744

Learning to Grow

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden hosts plan propagation workshop (free) and plant sale from 9 a.m.-noon today and Feb. 16 in nursery area. They’re above Conejo Valley Community Park, 1300 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Rain cancels. (805) 499-6716 Judith

Top Time to be a Teen

Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts live concert from 7:30-10:30 p.m. featuring Heffer 85 from Westlake High School, Ascension, Name Taken and headliners Finch, a punk-emo band. Open to high school students only with I.D. $5. (805) 494-5156 after 2 p.m.

And For Us Geezers...

Raymond Michael will perform his "Tribute to Tom Jones" at 7:30 p.m. in the Westlake High School campus theater, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Westlake Jazz Band also performs. $5-$7. Proceeds benefit WHS Band and Theater programs. (805) 497-6711, ext. 2110 Kyle Luck

SUN., FEB. 3

School Registration

St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School, 32036 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, hosts registration from 9 a.m.-noon for all new students kindergarten-eighth grade. (818) 889-9483 Jenny Long

Local Top Talent

Thousand Oaks Art Association presents annual juried show through Feb. 24 at Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, 1-5 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Opening reception 3-5 p.m. on Feb. 10 (805) 498-2319

MON., FEB. 4

For the Bird Lovers

Conejo Valley Audubon Society presents video program at 7:30 p.m. at Western Foundation for Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo, on North American birds, "Birding USA," by U.S. Fish & Wildlife biologist David Pereksta. Free. (805) 987-2721

Award Winning DARs

Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, presents Awards Night program at 7 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 495-7563 or (818)889-1447

Learn to Help Others

Interface Children, Family Services presents orientation from 6-8 p.m. at 1305 Del Norte Road, Ste. 130, Camarillo, to introduce prospective volunteers to the opportunities available to help troubled youth, battered women, abused children. (805) 485-6114, ext. 612

TUES., FEB. 5

A Cappella is Awesome

Women who love to sing are invited to join Channelaire Chorus in singing a cappella, four-part barbershop harmony at their weekly rehearsals from 7:15-10 p.m. at 701 Del Norte, Ste. 115, Oxnard. (805) 247-1990

Watercolor Wonder Gal

Westlake Village Art Guild: Nationally known watercolorist Judy Koenig is guest demonstrator

at 7:45 p.m. at Clarion Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Dinner 6:45 p.m. ($19-$24); demo $3-$5. (805) 379-5655

Happy Harmonizers

Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus welcomes all women who love to sing to weekly 7:15 p.m. rehearsals at Newbury Park High School, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. (805) 531-3714

Leading to Success

Leads to Business Through Marketing is sales and marketing group that meets 7-8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Mimi’s Cafe on Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. RSVP (805) 385-3530 Chuck Smith

WED., FEB. 6

For Makeup Mavens

WestlakeVillage Newcomers Club invites all new residents of the Westlake Village area to take a tour at 10 a.m. of Jafra Cosmetics, 2451 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. Discussion on skincare and cosmetics to follow tour. (805) 381-0860 Janet Beneson

Here’s the Tip

Join LeTip of Conejo business networking group 7 a.m. every Wednesday at Eric’s Restaurant, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. (805) 498-0173

The Active Among Us

Conejo Ski & Sport Club participants enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, camping, volleyball and other social activities. They meet first and third Wednesdays of the month for happy hour 7-8 p.m. followed by meeting at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. (805) 584-3478 Mary Blakeslee

Keepin’ Up With Kids

Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples know all about it. Join them and learn how at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 1 W. Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. (805) 492-1746 Mary

Diabetes Education

West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, 7300 Medical Center Drive, West Hills presents Diabetes Education Seminar from 7-8:30 p.m. Topics are "Meeting Women’s Healthcare Needs" and "It’s a Guy Thing--Counseling Men with Diabetes." (818) 594-0264

Once Upon a Chiefdom

Ventura County Archaeological Society presents archaeologist Victor M. Ponte discussing "Development of Chiefdoms in the North Central Andes of Peru" at 7 p.m. at Nazarene Church, 2770 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. (818) 345-8486 Ted Fautz

Fit as a Fiddle, Find Out

Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks presents "Health Day" for adults ages 50 and up from 1-4 p.m. with free screenings for hearing, blood pressure, skin cancer, cholesterol, foot care, diabetes, glaucoma. Reservations: (805) 381-2744

Radio Rules

Ventura County Amateur Radio Society’s business and technical meeting is 7:30 p.m. in the KADY-TV Building, 950 Flynn Road, Camarillo. Elections for new club officers. (805) 499-2743

Showtime at Westlake

Westlake Elementary School, 1571 E. Potrero Road, Westlake Village: First grade class presents "Little Red Riding Hood" at 6:30 p.m. in multi-purpose room. (805) 374-2150 Toni Roy

The Guild Gathers

Conejo Valley Guild of the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation/UCLA invites members, spouses and guests to dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Westlake Inn Restaurant, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Guest speaker Donna Bassin will present "Travel Trends 2002." $17.50. Reservations: (818) 865-0279

Try Some Tai-Chi Today

Jewish Women International, Tikvah Chapter, presents program on benefits of tai-chi exercise at 7 p.m. in Platt Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Free. (818) 591-1436

THURS., FEB. 7

Comedy of Errors

Oak Park High School Drama Department presents slapstick farce about pre-wedding jitters gone amok at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Feb. 8-9 in multipurpose room at Oak Hills Elementary School, 1010 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. $5-$7. (818) 991-8884 Rick Rhodes

African Violet Primer

Thousand Oaks African Violet Society will present a program and culture class on this popular, beautiful houseplant at 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. (805) 581-0014

Come Clog With Me

Conejo Valley Cloggers meet 6:45 p.m. every Thursday at Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. All ages, all skill levels. $3.50-$5. (805) 527-6185

Toolin’ with Wood

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

FRI., FEB. 8

Moonlight Serenade

"Moonlight Serenade," a dinner, dance and auction with proceeds to benefit Westlake High School Instrumental Music Program, is at 7 p.m. at Renaissance Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. School’s jazz ensemble will entertain. $40. (805) 374-2095

Please Give Gift Of Life

Community Outreach Committee of Westlake Hills Elementary School sponsors a blood drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 3333 S. Medicine Bow Ct., Westlake Village. For appointment: (805) 374-9818 Pamela Lopez; donor info: (800) 843-2949, ext. 5521 American Red Cross

The Lion in Agoura

Stage Door Theatre, 28311 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills presents classic historical drama "The Lion in Winter" from tonight-March 23. Performs at 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. on Feb. 10, 24 and March 10. $12-$15. Dinner/show on Thurs., Sun., $22. Reservations: (818) 889-5209

SAT., FEB. 9

Have a Healthy Heart

Ventura Heart Institute sponsors "The Prevention and Treatment of Heart Disease," a cardiovascular health symposium, from 8 a.m.-noon at Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel, Westlake Village, featuring heart specialists answering pertinent questions about coronary heart disease. Free. Register: (805) 497-4424

NPHS Fun Fundraiser

Newbury Park High School Panther Band & Colorguard Fundraisers present Monte Carlo/Silent Auction from 7:30-11 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Admission includes $100 "play" money, live entertainment by school’s jazz ensemble, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. $20 advance or $25 at the door. Tickets: (805) 498-4981 Mike or Kim Plisky

Food, Fun, Facts

Whole Foods Market Health Fair from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the market, 451 Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, features Cancer Cure Foundation representatives, nutrition vendors, free samples, chiropractic medical group, holistic and massage therapists, psychic readings, Reiki masters. Free. (805) 492-5340

We Need a Dog, Mom!

New Leash on Life Animal Rescue presents mobile dog adoptions from 1-5 p.m. in front of the Imaginarium in The Commons, 23878 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. (818) 222-3444

Lush Site Lures Artists

Allied Artists of Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore, Inc. host a paint out on Zuma Canyon parkland at end of Bonsall Drive, Malibu at 10 a.m. All artists welcome, bring own supplies and lunch. (310) 475-9130 Pat Ryan

Silly Songs Delight

Children’s entertainer Robb "Robbo" Zelonky will get the giggles going for the little ones at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in California Lutheran University’s Preus-Brandt Forum, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Fundraiser for the CLU Early Childhood Center. $5. (805) 493-3247 Elaine Davis