THURS., AUG. 14

THURS., AUG. 14

Chamber Breakfast

Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts a Chamber Breakfast at 7:15 a.m. at Water’s Edge Cafe at Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Subject is "Focus on Networking." $12. RSVP: (818) 222-5680

Moms Beat Stress

Conejo Valley Chapter of Mothers & More invite moms to a stress release workshop led by speaker/facilitator Barbara Schwartz, M.A. of "Equilibrium" from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Cameron Center, Thousand Oaks. (818) 874-0780

Aspiring TV Writers

Youth ages 12-18 are invited to learn tips on "Writing for Television and Motion Pictures" by attending this program led by screenwriter David Boito at 7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 449-2660, ext. 213

Sign Up for Classes!

From noon-2:30 p.m. older adults are invited to register for fall session of classes in the ENCORE/OASIS educational, cultural and wellness program at Pierce College Campus Center, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. (818) 710-4163

FRI., AUG. 15

Exploring Mars

Ventura County Astronomical Society: Joy Crisp, Ph.D., a JPL scientist, will talk on "Mars Exploration" providing an overview of the Mars Exploration Rover mission and its science payload and objectives at 8 p.m. in the Charles Temple Observatory on the Moorpark College campus. Children ages 8-12 are invited to learn about Mars at the Junior Astronomers meeting at 7 p.m. Following Dr. Crisp’s presentation the club will host a public star party to view Mars at its closes approach to Earth in "2,000" years at 9 p.m. (805) 642-5166

Care for the Caregiver

Villa Esperanza Services presents "Care for the Caregiver," an educational seminar for caregivers of the elderly from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 446-1939, ext. 203

SAT., AUG. 16

Hollywood Canteen

Commemorative Air Force, Southern California Wing, a museum housing flyable World War II aircraft, hosts fundraising event beginning with museum tours at 4 p.m. at Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo. At 6 p.m. dance to Harry James Orchestra and listen to tribute to Andrews Sisters by the group Trilogy. Hollywood Canteen-era food and beverages available. For ticket pricing call (877) 992-3262

Wood Fun for Wee Set

Children ages 6-12 invited to attend a wood-building workshop from 1-4 p.m. at De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas Hills. They’ll make a chair of their very own to take home and learn woodworking techniques. $40. (818) 880-6461

Wild West Show

Al Malaikah Shrine of Los Angeles sponsors Wild West Show at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Drive, Burbank featuring cowboys, cowgirls, Indians, pony express, overland stage, cattle roundup, buffalo, trick roping, cavalry encampment, Old West town, stagecoach and pony rides. $7-$10. (213) 748-0173

Home Sweet Home

The Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura and Irwin Mortgage host an educational program designed to assist entry level home buyers in the home ownership process from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1400 W. Hillcrest Drive, Newbury Park. Free. Advance reservations: (805) 531-1818

SUN., AUG. 17

No CPR for this Show

Captain Cardiac & the Coronaries will present a great 1950s-1960s rock ‘n’ roll show in the next Concert in the Park presented at 6 p.m. in Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills. NO pets. Free. (818) 597-7361

Hitting the High Notes

Coloratura soprano Lauren Furman will perform arias from a wide selection of operas accompanied on piano by Eleanor Chambers who will also perform the music of Gershwin and Chopin at 2 p.m. at West Valley Jewish Community Center on Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. $13-$18. (818) 464-3300

Silents Are Golden

National Park Service and Silent Society of Hollywood Heritage, Inc. present classic 1925 silent comedy "The Night Club" starring Raymond Griffith that was partially filmed in local mountains. At 7:30 p.m. at Paramount Ranch on Cornell Road in Agoura. Park admission free; fee for film. Come early and bring a picnic or tour old western town set. (805) 370-2301

MON., AUG. 18

Ostomy Information

United Ostomy Association hosts speakers at 7 p.m. at the Camarillo Health Care District, 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Ste. 117, Camarillo, to answer questions about colostomy, urostomy. Free. (805) 491-5826

Be Safe & Secure

City of Calabasas hosts workshop on "Safety & Security in Public Places" from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Agoura/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Councilmembers Lesley Devine and Barry Groveman will listen to community members and security experts and CERP members discuss safety of Calabasas parks, library, city hall and public gathering places. Workshop is intended to hear and discuss any such concerns and ideas for improvement that may be offered by citizens, commissioners and professionals. (818) 878-4225, ext. 226

TUES., AUG. 19

India and Kashmir

The Sierra Club, San Fernando Valley Group/Angeles Chapter hosts world traveler Linda Sutton who will present a slide show featuring northern India and Kashmir at 7:30 p.m. at the Reseda Park Recreation Center, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda. Free. (818) 346-9421 Ellen

For Adoptive Parents

Children’s Bureau will host a parent orientation for prospective adoptive parents from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Adults single or married are welcome. Qualifying families will receive training, certification, benefits and 24-hour support to aid in the care of their adoptive children. (805) 499-0620

WED., AUG. 20

Chambers’ Mega Mixer

The Calabasas, Camarillo, Port Hueneme, Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village and Woodland Hills Chambers of Commerce host a Garden Party Mega Mixer from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Gardens of the World park, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Open to members and general public. Food, networking, door prizes. $5-$10. (805) 370-0035

Discussing Recall

Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley: Herbert Gooch, Ph.D., of California Lutheran University will discuss "The Odds and Ends of Recall" at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. (805) 491-0304 Virginia

THURS., AUG. 21

NAWBO Forum

NAWBO, Ventura County Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, hosts a "Best Business Practices Forum" at 6 p.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. $40. (818) 865-9865

Moms Helping Moms

La Leche League of Agoura Hills provides mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and information for pregnant or breastfeeding moms at 2 p.m. at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Babies welcome. Free. (818) 597-2674

Seaside in Calabasas

"Seashells by the Seashore" is the theme for the West Valley Christian Women’s Club luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Calabasas Golf & Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas. Guest speakers are painter Mary Ann Giacopuzzi and home economist Nancy Sherman. $16.50. Reservations: (818) 710-8096

Let’s Get Gardening

The Oak Park Gardeners group will meet at 7 p.m. at Mae Boyar Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. They’ll be discussing their Oct. 17-19 Pumpkin Patch Sale. Nonmembers welcome to attend. (818) 889-3533

A Tale of Teen Issues

"Road Noise" is described as "not your typical Christian musical/drama but is a refreshing and offbeat take on the struggles teens face" that was written, choreographed and is performed by teens, many from the Conejo Valley. Performances at 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night, Fri., Aug. 22 in Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Tickets: (805) 449-2787; information: (805) 498-2191

FRI., AUG. 22

Irma Has Travel Zeal

"Whizzing Around the World with Irma." Join Irma Kackert for a slide presentation of her trip to both North and South Islands of New Zealand at 9:30 a.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 381-2744

SAT., AUG. 23

Weaving in Mexico

Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild hosts Gerri Johnson-McMillin in a lecture and presentation on "Weaving Styles of Mexico" at 10:30 a.m. at 714 Del Norte Blvd., Unit 115, Oxnard. Free. (805) 646-8825

Rock & Roll Revue

The Boomer’s Doo-Wop and Rock & Roll Revue at 7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., features the Coasters, the Penguins, Pappa Doo Run Run and other golden greats in a concert, with proceeds to benefit the Widows & Orphans Fund of the Fire Department of New York and firefighter and paramedic training for Homeland Security. (805) 449-2787

A Special Night

Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks hosts Midsummer Night of Wine & Art from 5:30-10 p.m. at Gardens of the World Park, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks featuring sports celebrities, wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres plus artwork on exhibit and for sale and a live auction and silent auctions in a fundraiser for Ventura County Special Olympics. $50. Advance reservations: (805) 497-3800

One Stop Shop Up

Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center hosts a community garage sale from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Potential sellers should register by calling (818) 880-2993. Free admission to the sale

Christian Rock Concert

St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts a concert of Christian rock music by Catholic musician, composer and evangelist Trevor Thomson at 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 496-0222

Off To Sunset Hills

Sunset Hills Country Club, 4155 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks hosts a special Summer Open House and limited public offering on the terrace featuring wine tasting, refreshments and a barbecue for the kids. Call for time: (805) 495-6464