THURS., SEPT. 25

THURS., SEPT. 25

Pretty Polly in Peru

Photographer Karen Velas presents slide show "Along the Amazon--Bird Watching in Peru" at 7:30 p.m. at Wild Birds Unlimited, 22110 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Free. (818) 704-7333

Serious Subject

Special breakfast hosted by Rotary Club of Agoura Hills/Calabasas at 7:30 a.m. at Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas, will feature George Brown discussing "Auschwitz: Up Close, Personal and Beyond." $12. Reservations: (818) 888-0555

Pumpkin Fest Prelude

Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts Pumpkin Festival Kick-Off luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Western attire encouraged! Pumpkin pie eating contest! $20-$25. RSVP to (818) 222-5680

Chamber Mixer

Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce hosts networking mixer at 5:30 p.m. at Cilantro Restaurant, 5617 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills featuring food, door prizes. (818) 889-3150

Fall Into Business

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts Fall Business Expo & Trade Show from 5-8 p.m. in garden patio area at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Sample foods, raffle prizes, networking opportunities. Free. (805) 370-0035

Briefing on Iraq

Political consultant Kelly Hayes-Raitt, who just returned from Iraq, will present "Face to Face with the Women of Iraq" from 7-8:45 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, showing the homes, schools and hospitals of Iraqi citizens. Free. (805) 241-8855

Time to Reserve

Tickets are available through today for program from 9-10:15 a.m. Sat., Sept. 27 at New Hope Church, 880 Hampshire Road, Ste. U, Westlake Village. Join the ladies of the church at their bi-monthly breakfast and a short drama titled "The Women at the Well." $5. (805) 495-9937

SAT., SEPT. 27

Come Pick a Pumpkin!

Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark hosts Fall Harvest Festival 9 a.m.-6 p.m. featuring crafters’ weekend today and tomorrow and ongoing throughout October family activities, pick your own pumpkin, variety of live bands, country games, hay rides, petting zoo, much more. $5. (805) 529-3690

Take Home Fine Art

Fine art exhibit and sale of original paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylic by "The Artists of the Promenade" from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today and tomorrow at The Promenade, Westlake Village in front of Bristol Farms. (818) 884-1966

An Acorn Festival!

But it’s not about this Acorn! Malibu Creek State Park and its docent staff present The Acorn Festival from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on park grounds at 1925 Las Virgenes Road (near junction with Mulholland Hwy.), Calabasas featuring Native American dancers, flutist, storyteller, bluegrass band, native wildlife show, kids’ activities, crafts vendors, parks information and on-site raffle. Free admission to festival with $5 parking fee. (818) 889-6238 Kay Magill

Come Weave It Up

Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild hosts annual open house from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 714 Del Norte Blvd., Unit 115 & 120, Oxnard. Public invited to view demonstrations of spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, crocheting and other fiber crafts plus purchase variety of handmade gift items. Free admission. (805) 646-8825

Flutes of Fancy

Flutist Mary Predmore and harpist Kate Noumerova will perform duets and solos in concert at 5 p.m. featuring works by Debussy, Glinka, Gershwin and traditional American melodies at Calvary Chapel, 101 N. Skyline Drive, Thousand Oaks. $7 adults, kids free. (805) 496-6186

Square Dance Groove

Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts a plus level dance from 7-10:45 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $5. (805) 499-2920

Bethel Events

Bethel Christian Fellowship, 5310 Derry Ave., Ste. P, Agoura Hills hosts "Restoration Conference 2003" with special guests Johnny Foote at 7 p.m. tonight and at 6 p.m. tomorrow and Alan Eliot of the Malibu Vineyard at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The event will feature worship music, food, fellowship, blessings. Free admission. (818) 889-7215

Nab Netball Fun

Oakbrook Neighborhood Park, corner of Pederson and Erbes, Thousand Oaks: California Netball Club will host its annual netball tournament from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with seven teams from four different clubs competing including Thousand Oaks Comets. Game is similar to basketball. (213) 229-7981 Marnie Hammond

SUN., SEPT. 28

A Musical Journey

Pepperdine University Hispanic Council and Executive Committee, supported by Thousand Oaks Republican Women, Federated presents 8th annual musical concert, "Freedom’s Journey, A Tribute" at 3:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza featuring tenor Daniel Rodriguez, soprano Jessica Rivera and Mariachi "Los Camperos de Nati Cano and U.S. Senate candidate Rosario Marin among other special guests. $45 advance purchase required (818) 889-4839

Origami is So Cool

Kids ages 4-13 are invited to an origami (Japanese paper folding) class ongoing from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Kids’ Adventure Garden of the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. All supplies provided. $2. (805) 374-8255

Big Band Bash!

Don Sweeney and the SRO Big Band, a 17-piece orchestra, will entertain at 2 p.m. at the Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. The Swing Dolls will be featured, offering tributes to the Andrew Sisters and McGuire Sisters. $18-$24. (818) 347-9938

Fall Fest at St. Max

St. Maximilian Kolbe, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village (corner of Kanan and Lindero Canyon Roads) hosts a Fall Festival from 2-7 p.m. featuring live music, kids’ activities, food, classic car show and displays by Ventura County Fire and Sheriff’s Departments. (818) 991-3915

It’s Time to Cha Cha

U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dance Assn. hosts a dance from 2-5:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Live music by Moore Music Trio. Open dancing 3-5:30 p.m. And let’s not miss those Cha Cha lessons from 2-3 p.m. (818) 591-0081

Time to Get Arty

California Art Institute, 2977 Willow Lane, Westlake Village hosts an Open House from 1-4 p.m. with drawing and painting demonstrations, animation exhibit, refreshments. Meet instructors, artists, students, tour instructor and student gallery. (805) 496-6906

MON., SEPT. 29

College Info Night

Westlake High School, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village: Conejo Valley Unified School District presents "Preparing for the Future" College Fair from 6-8 p.m. in the gym open to students in grades 9-12 and their parents. Many workshops available from 7-9 p.m. on campus. (805) 497-6711

WED., OCT. 1

Join Hadassah Tour

Hadassah will host a tour and new member tea at 7 p.m. at Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Free for nonmembers; $5 members. RSVP: (818) 783-3488

Academy Celebration

Moorpark High School, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road: Moorpark Business Academy and the Health & Human Services Academy at Moorpark High School host Academy Celebration in Educational Center adjacent to the gym from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parents and community partners invited to learn about the academies. Dessert, silent auction. (805) 378-6305

All About Twins

Authors and twins Nancy and Janna Sipes will speak about the fascinating world of twinship at 7 p.m. meeting of Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 492-4455

More Useful Mom Info

La Leche League of Thousand Oaks offers mom-to-mom breastfeeding support and information for pregnant or breastfeeding moms at 10 a.m. at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Free. (805) 375-9355

It’s Just a Mom’s Day!

Moms Club of Westlake Village invites at-home moms with kids under age 5 to meet their group from 10 a.m.-noon at Reyes Adobe Park, Agoura Hills, for playtime and support. (818) 597-0277

Calabasas Blood Drive

City of Calabasas will host the American Red Cross Blood Mobile from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Calabasas City Hall, 26135 Mureau Road, Calabasas. Donors must be at least age 17, at least 110 lbs., and not have donated blood in last 56 days. Schedule appointment: (818) 878-4225, ext. 306 Robin

THURS., OCT. 2

Keeping Seniors Safe

Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave., Moorpark hosts Maureen Miller of Ventura County Fire Department’s Office of Community Education in program "Remembering When," that teaches older adults to protect themselves from fires and falls. Free with reservations: (805) 517-6261

Catch This Violin Vibe

Maestro Boris Brott will interview acclaimed violinist Cho-Liang Lin at Meet the Artist program from 9:30 a.m.-noon in Founders Room at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Free. Lin will appear as guest artist with New West Symphony in their Oct. 3-4 concerts. (805) 496-1906

FRI., OCT. 3

Let’s Get Creative

Ventura Harvest Festival presents local and national artisans offering unique handmade products for gift-giving or home decorating ideas and accents, plus great food and entertainment. Festival will benefit Ventura FOODShare and if you bring canned food item to donate you’ll get a discount on admission. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today-tomorrow, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. At Seaside Park, Ventura. $4.50-$8.50. (800) 321-1213

Arrange to be There

Exhibit of Sangetsu ikebana (flower) arrangements on display from noon-4 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. tomorrow at Camarillo Johrei Center, 379 Mobil Ave., Camarillo. Free. (805) 484-4101

A Great Breakfast

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts TGIF Connections Breakfast at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park featuring special guest speaker Francis X. Maguire, author of "You’re The Greatest." $25 at the door. (805) 370-0035

SAT., OCT. 4

It’s Pie-Lovers’ Heaven

14th annual Malibu Pie Festival is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek, mid-Malibu. Home made pies, pie judging, gourmet coffees, tables of silent auction gifts, special children’s activities, pie eating contest, live music. (310) 457-7505

Roundup Kids for This

City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services hosts 14th annual Bike Rodeo from 10 a.m.-1:40 p.m. in playground area of Yerba Buena Elementary School, 5844 Larboard Lane, Agoura Hills. Safety, skills, maintenance tips. At 1:40 p.m. Perfection on Wheels puts on a BMX bike demonstration. Free raffle for bicycle items. (818) 597-7361

CHS Car Show

Motor over to the Calabasas High School Car Show sponsored by junior class from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the campus at 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Cars displayed by Pacific Coast Motoring, Auto Trixx, Alan Graham Motoring and more. $1-$2. Community members may also display their cars; call to register (818) 871-0150 Alex Student

Inside Look at Art

Valley Artists Studio Tour invites public to visit studios of 37 San Fernando Valley artists from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today-tomorrow, with a gala reception and art auction from 6-8 p.m. tonight at Pierce College Art Gallery, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Self-guided tour. $25 includes both days and reception. (818) 704-1358

SUN., OCT. 5

Football Fun for Kids

NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick competition is open to boys and girls age 8-15 from 10 a.m.-noon at Berniece Bennett Park, Westlake Village and from 12:30-3 p.m. at Agoura High School football stadium. Kids test their skills at punting, passing and placekicking and may qualify to advance to sectional competition. No cleats allowed. Free. (818) 597-7361

Some Jazzy Jalopies

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce presents 18th annual Westlake Village Auto Show at 10 a.m. (awards presented 2:30 p.m.) at 2801 Townsgate Road, adjacent to Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel. $4-$7. (805) 370-0035

Trumpet About This

Trumpet professor Dr. Michael Ewald and Dr. Dana Robinson, organ lecturer, will present a concert of trumpet and organ music at 3:30 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks featuring works by Handel, Bach, Beethoven, Bernstein and Telemann. Freewill offering will be taken and will benefit church’s pipe organ completion fund. (805) 495-0406

Sale is Good as Goal

So-Cal United Blue Girls U10 soccer team hosts a fundraising garage sale from 7 a.m.-noon at Little Dreamers School, 3277 Foothill Drive, Thousand Oaks. For directions call Stacey at (818) 597-4353

A Moms’ Open House

Woodland Hills Chapter of Mothers & More hosts annual Open House from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Secret Garden, 22101 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Babies six months and younger welcome. For moms seeking support, connection and fun. RSVP (818) 347-4622

SUN., OCT. 12

An Oak Park Opening!

Oak Park High School invites community to gala grand opening of new OPHS Pavilion from 4-8 p.m. on campus at 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park featuring tours of the new facility, art show, live entertainment (4-5:30 p.m.); Tri-Valley Special Olympics basketball game (5-6 p.m.; $5); "Another Opening, Another Show," a musical variety show (6-7:15 p.m.; $25-$100). (818) 735-7343 Ruth Haney

TUES., OCT. 14

Get Scoop on Scouting

Ventura County Council, Boy Scouts of America host fall recruitment night at 7 p.m. in Moorpark at an elementary school. Boys in grades 1-11 invited to join a local Cub Scout pack or Boy Scout troop. For exact location: (805) 482-8938

SAT., OCT. 25

Halloween Fun Fare

City of Moorpark presents 13th annual Halloween Party and Trick or Treat Village from 4-7 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Carnival games, prizes, crafts, costume contest. Appropriate for ages 3-12. Tickets 50 cents and activities cost 1-8 tickets. (805) 517-6300

Broadway Belters

The 65-voice award-winning women’s four-part harmony barbershop style-singing Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus presents a concert of Broadway show tunes at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. in Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $13-$15 matinee, $16-$18 evening. (805) 531-3714

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