THURS., SEPT. 11

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

FRI., SEPT. 12

A Prom for Senior Set

Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas hosts a "Senior Prom" for senior citizens from 7-10 p.m. Live music by Pete Lippman and the Sophisticats and from 6:15-6:45 p.m. MC Callaghan will provide dance lessons. Guests can win prizes, pick a Prom King and Queen. Advance tickets $20 singles, $30 couples or $25 each person at door. Dress is semi-formal/formal. (818) 880-2993

Let’s Get Acquainted

Westlake Village Encore Club invites residents of Westlake Village and Lake Sherwood to their "Get Acquainted Coffee" at 9:30 a.m. at Westlake Village Yacht Club, at The Landing on Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. They’ll waive two-year residency requirements this month and are planning luncheon, fashion show next month. (805) 496-4352 Carmen

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

Kick Up Some Dust

Trail Dusters Square Dance Club hoss plus level dance with rounds 7:30 p.m., square dancing 8 p.m., at Bay Laurel School, 24740 Paseo Primario, Calabasas. $6. (805) 373-0551 Pat & Rick

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

Fun & Furry Fundraiser

America’s Teaching Zoo on Moorpark College campus, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark hosts "Fur, Feathers+Marines & Friends=A Fun Raiser" from 12:30-7:30 p.m. featuring exotic animals, magic, balloon artistry, Marines, hugs from Bugs Bunny. $6-$8. (805) 583-1037

It’s Bonoff Time in T.O.

Singer/songwriter Karla Bonoff will perform a special matinee concert at 3 p.m. (which will be recorded for a live CD) at Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. (805) 449-2787

MON., SEPT. 15

Members Welcome

Agoura Valley Woman’s Club hosts annual prospective membership meeting at 7 p.m. Open to all women interested in making new friends and making a difference in community. They’re a nonprofit philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting education, social welfare and providing community service. (818) 880-4517

Law Expert to Speak

Loyola Law School professor Laurie L. Levenson will provide commentary on high profile cases in the news like Kobe Bryant, Scott Peterson and Martha Stewart cases, at 7 p.m. when Haverim B’nai B’rith Unit meets at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (805) 529-9297 Mel Silberberg

Join the Cub Scouts

Agoura Hills Cub Scouts Pack 227 hosts a recruiting night from 7-8:30 p.m. in multi-purpose room at Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. For boys in grades 1-5 from Willow, Sumac, Yerba Buena or Viewpoint elementary schools. (818) 874-9433

TUES., SEPT. 16

Symphonic Experience

New West Symphony musicologist Charles McDermott hosts three-part "Lunch & Learn" program titled "Symphony 101--Off the 101, An Introduction to the Symphonic Experience" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in community room at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village, today and Tuesdays, Sept. 23 and 30. Free. (805) 497-5876 Kerrie Sadler

All About Antartica

Sierra Club member and world traveler Betty Schnaar will present a slide show on "Antartica: The Land of Ice and Wonder" at 7:30 p.m. at Reseda Park Recreation Center, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda. Free. (818) 346-9421

Step Up to Salsa

Learn to dance swing and salsa at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Beginner classes at 7 p.m., intermediate at 8:10 p.m. Five week session for $60. (818) 880-2159

WED., SEPT. 17

Educational Breakfast

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce invites members and public to a mixer at Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks from 5:30-7 p.m. featuring food, theater tours. First 100 guests to arrive receive free tickets to that evening’s 8 p.m. performance of "Don’t Dress for Dinner." $2-$20. (805) 370-0035

Let’s Get Critical

Thousand Oaks Library presents program on "Literary Criticism" from 7-8:30 p.m. at 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks explaining rich collection of literary research materials available to students of literature, members of book discussion groups or anyone interested in literary research. Free. Program repeated Tues., Sept. 30 and Thurs., Oct. 2. Register: (805) 449-2660, ext. 204.

Triunfo YMCA Signups

Triunfo YMCA will be accepting new registrations for Indian Guides & Princesses, Trailblazers and Papoose programs from 6:30-9 p.m. tonight at El Pollo Loco, Oak Park; from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., Sept. 20 at Albertsons, Westlake Village; from 6:30-9 p.m. Tues., Sept. 23 at Carls Jr., Agoura Hills; and from 6:30-9 p.m. Tues., Sept. 30 at Ralphs, Westlake Village. (818) 706-0993

ORT Lunch Will Shine

West Oaks Chapter of Women’s American ORT hosts general meeting at 12:30 p.m. at Pavillion Clubhouse on Brazil St., Thousand Oaks where costume jewelry designer Beth Ullman will show her jewelry. $10. (805) 496-3189

Evening Event

Westlake Women’s Club, Evening Section, invites women in Westlake Village and vicinity to attend 7 p.m. meeting. Group supports Manna, Rescue Dogs, Paul Newman’s Turtle Camp and other community service and philanthropic projects. Call for location: (805) 496-7954