THURS., SEPT. 4

THURS., SEPT. 4

No More Lonely Life!

One Again, Inc., Thousand Oaks Chapter, a support and social organization for divorced, widowed, separated or folks who are alone meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at United Methodist Church, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (805) 449-9197 Charlotte

Home-School Primer

Las Virgenes Unified School District hosts parent meeting at 7 p.m. in board room at 4111 N. Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas to inform parents about the launch of its home schooling program for 2003-04 school year. (818) 878-5223

No Excuse Not To

Finally learn how to clog, that is. Conejo Valley Cloggers teach all ages, all levels at 6:45 p.m. Thursdays at Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. New beginners’ class starts Sept. 18. $3-$5. (805) 527-6185

Woodworking Hints

Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association will explore "stations" demonstrating a variety of woodworking techniques from 7-9 p.m. at Redwood Intermediate School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 499-4890

FRI., SEPT. 5

Reserve Today!

Reservations are required by today for the Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Tues., Sept. 9 at Cilantro, 5617 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills. Attorney Daniel Quisenberry will discuss "The Invisible Property Each Business Owns" and John Chiang of State Board of Equalization will discuss "What’s Happening in California? The Taxman’s Perspective." $12. (818) 889-3150

Over the Hill to Fun

Over the Hill Gang International invites active people ages 50 and over to get acquainted at 7 p.m. meeting at a member’s home in San Fernando Valley. Club activities include outdoor recreation, dinners, cultural events. Guests attend free. (805) 495-8107 Tom

Educational Breakfast

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts T.G.I.F. Breakfast at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. It is a collaborative business/education event focusing on the benefits to students of business/education partnerships. Call for time. $25. (805) 370-0035

SAT., SEPT. 6

Dogs Have Their Day

From 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow, the Conejo Kennel Club will host its back-to-back American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Shows at Newbury Park High School, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. Also includes Canine Good Citizen Testing from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday ($10). Free admission to the shows. Only pets competing allowed. (805) 480-9976 Susan

RSVP is Due Now

An RSVP is requested by today for the Westlake Women’s Club’s annual Membership Tea from 1-4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 16. (805) 375-0325

Post Polio Support

Occupational therapist Kathy Babcock will be guest speaker at Post-Polio Support Group meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Fireside Room at United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. (805) 581-1939

Dance It Up

PI-R Squares host plus-level square dances from 8-10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Sept. Sept. 20 (rounds from 7-8 p.m. each night) at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road and Conejo Community Center, corner of Dover and Hendrix Aves., respectively, both sites in Thousand Oaks. $6. (805) 492-1442

Stroll Over to Strauss

Docent Stephanie Westfall leads an easy paced and informative stroll around the grounds of Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura, from 9-11 a.m. Free. (805) 370-2301

Band Fundraiser

Thousand Oaks High School Lancer Band and Color Guard host a rummage sale and car wash from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at TOHS, 2323 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 493-9172

Soccer Shootout

Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477 encourages all parents to sign up their children today during AYSO Opening Day at Conejo Crek Park (site of Conejo Valley Days), Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, to participate in the Elks Lodge Soccer Shootout, open to ages 7-13. (805) 497-4902 Tom Hartin

14 Bands U Can Stand

Wow! It’s the inaugural ExtravaBANDza at noon at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas featuring 14 bands performing all day including Harmony in Kaos, Colombian Necktie and the Scuba Kids. $8 includes two raffle tickets. Raffle is at 7 p.m. (818) 880-2993

SUN., SEPT. 7

Fabulous Fruit

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks: Join Dr. Ed Hager on an informative walk through Rare Fruit Orchard at 2 p.m. Free. (805) 494-7630

Concert Helps Kids

Smile Train Chamber Music Concert at 5 p.m. at Malibu Racquet Club, 23847 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu is a benefit for the Smile Train, an international children’s charity dedicated exclusively to helping children who suffer from cleft lip and palate through free surgery and related treatment. $50. (310) 456-3313 Jerry Seymour

What a Festival!

Los Angeles Jewish Festival celebrating Jewish arts and culture is from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Los Angeles Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills featuring top Jewish performers, children’s activities, arts and crafts, variety of entertainment, shopping and more. Free admission, $7 parking fee. (818) 464-3230

Jazzin’ with Jannotta

The Toni Jannotta Jazz Quintet presents a jazz concert from 2-4 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura (at Troutdale Drive), sponsored by National Park Service. Admission, parking free. (805) 370-2301

MON., SEPT. 8

Get Camcorder Savvy

Thousand Oaks Videomakers, a club for amateur videomakers, will discuss camcorder techniques and view one-minute videos at 7:30 p.m. in community room, Hawthorne Savings, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (818) 706-8136

Special Ed Advice

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Oak Park Unified School District office to discuss important issues that impact all children in the district. (818) 889-6903

TUES., SEPT. 9

Master of the Santour

Virtuoso Kourosh Zolani, pioneer of the ancient 72-stringed Persian instrument called the santour, will perform from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in community room of Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Free. (818) 889-2278

Watercolor Wiz

Watercolor artist Elizabeth Miller will discuss still life painting and techniques at 9:30 a.m. during social meeting of Westlake Village Garden Club at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. (818) 991-9030

Keep Up With Irma

Irma Kackert leads us on a tour of her trip to Thailand, Indonesia, Bali, Singapore at her next slide presentation, "Whizzing Around the World with Irma" at 7 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 381-2744

Music & Relaxation

Thousand Oaks Christian Women’s Club hosts Andrea Neiers from Zenbu, a Day Spa on Wheels, musical guest Michelle Larson and speaker Janis Rogers from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks. $18.50 includes lunch. Reservations: (805) 492-7650 Lorraine

Just for Fun

Westlake Women’s Club meets 10 a.m. (luncheon at noon) at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Comedy barbershop quartet "Jest for Phun" will provide entertainment. $18. Guests welcome. Reservations: (818) 889-2399

A Special Boutique

West Valley Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills: Purchase handmade items made by Center’s senior members from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today and tomorrow. Items include afghans, scarves, jewelry and Judaica. Plus home baked goodies for sale, too. Proceeds benefit Center’s Senior Department. (818) 464-3268

Sheriff Brooks Visits

Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks will be guest speaker at 7 p.m. Men’s Club meeting at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village, discussing crime in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Oak Park, crime prevention and budget constraints’ impact on functions of Sheriff’s Department, and more. Open to all. (818) 991-3915

WED., SEPT. 10

Welcome to Westlake

Westlake Village Newcomers Club invites any new residents of the Westlake Village area to a "Welcome to Westlake" coffee at the Westlake Yacht Club at The Landing on Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Call for time. (818) 879-9211

Patriot Act Discussed

Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley meets 7 p.m. in meeting room of Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Robert L. Gallaway, Ventura attorney, will discuss the enacted Patriot Act and proposed Patriot Act II, with emphasis on way in which those restrictions on civil liberties are in conflict with Bill of Rights. (805) 491-0304 Virginia Rogalsky

THURS., SEPT. 11

Gem of a Meeting

Conejo Gem & Mineral Club will screen a video, "Gem Stones of America" at 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 707-9972

SAT., SEPT. 13

Princess for a Day

Girl Scouts invite anyone who knows "a little princess" between ages of 5-9 to attend "Princess for a Day" event from 10 a.m.-noon at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks featuring tea party, tiara-making, handbook, charm and much more. $7 per parent and girl, $5 for each additional "princess." Register by calling (877) 824-7248, ext. 137

Time for a Picnic

New West Symphony League hosts a family picnic from 4-7 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park, North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks featuring games for all ages, picnic feast from Whale’s Tail Restaurant and hands-on fun with musical instruments from New West Symphony Music Van. Kids under 5 free; $10 (ages 5-12); $40 adults. Reservations: (805) 777-7626

SUN., SEPT. 14

For Silent Film Fans

National Park Service and Silent Society of Hollywood Heritage, Inc. present classic 1926 silent western, "The Vanishing American," told from Native American point of view and starring Richard Dix. 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

Oktoberfest Time

Rotary Club of Newbury Park hosts 17th annual Oktoberfest from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, behind Thousand Oaks Library off Janss Road near 23 freeway, Thousand Oaks featuring all things German: traditional foods and beverages, live music, children’s activities, arts and crafts, folk dancing. Free admission and shuttle service. (805) 493-2877

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