THURS., OCT. 2

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 T.O. Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 T.O. Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Free. Lin will appear as guest artist with New West Symphony in their Oct. 3-4 concerts. (805) 496-1906

Fall Into Clogging

Conejo Valley Cloggers teach all levels, all ages clog dancing at 6:45 p.m. Thursdays at Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. $3-$5. No experience needed. (805) 527-6185

FRI., OCT. 3

Let’s Get Creative

Ventura Harvest Festival presents local and national artisans offering handmade products for gift-giving or home decorating, plus food and entertainment. Festival will benefit Ventura FOODShare. Bring canned food item, 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 displayed 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 Breakfast at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park featuring guest speaker Francis X. Maguire, author of "You’re The Greatest." $25 at the door. (805) 370-0035

Conejo Time Travel

Travel back to Conejo Valley as it was in 1900 during "An Evening on the Conejo" presented at Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park tonight and tomorrow and Oct. 10-11. Features living history presentation with costumed characters plus dinner and guided tour of grounds. $40. (805) 523-1123

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

Those Battlin’ Bands

Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts second annual Battle of the Bands, "Eight Bands for Eight Bucks," from 4-11 p.m. Open to high school students residing in Conejo Valley; school photo ID required. $8. (805) 494-5156

Post-Polio Support

Post Polio Support Group meets 1:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church, in Fireside Room, 2394 Erringer Rd, Simi Valley. Guest speaker will be physical therapist Laurie Merrifield. (805) 581-1939

Discover this Event

Moorpark College Child Development Center hosts semi-annual fundraiser Discovery Day event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in rooms, patios and grounds of the Center at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road. Features fun and educational activities for parents and kids ages 2-10. $2-$4. (805) 378-1401

Flamenco to Fine Art

Calabasas Cultural Festival is from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on grounds of Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Old Town, Calabasas and features museum tours, live music, arts and crafts, flamenco dancers, food, Western costume contests, animal petting area and more. Free admission. (818) 878-4242, ext. 270

Join a Strauss Stroll

Join a docent-led two-hour easy-paced stroll around the grounds of Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura at 10 a.m. Free. (805) 370-2301

Still Struttin’ Their Stuff

Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30-10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Oct. 18 at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Live music, refreshments. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744

Purchase Plants

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks hosts plant sale from 10 a.m.-noon today and Sat., Oct. 18 in garden’s Nursery Area (follow signs). (805) 494-7630

Pooches for a Purpose

Dogs and their owners invited to join Alzheimer Association’s Memory Walk’s "Paws for the Cause" from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Conejo Creek Lakeside Park, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Various contests, one mile and 5K walks, K-9 unit demonstrations and more. $20. Pre-register: (805) 485-5597

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

Rare Fruit Review

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

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

MON., OCT. 6

World War II Memories

Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of American Revolution, will meet at noon at Denny’s Restaurant, 50 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Yvonne Knerr will discuss "A Letter from China During World War II." No host lunch. (818) 991-9041 Janet, (805) 495-7563 Patricia

TUES., OCT. 7

Getting Genealogical

Conejo Valley Genealogical Society meets 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays (tonight, Oct. 14 and 28) at T.O. Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free and open to all those interested in the subject of family history. (805) 496-0653 Lois Burlo

5Draw a Bead to This

Westlake Village Art Guild dinner (6:45 p.m.) and presentation (7:45 p.m.) at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park, will feature Kate Burridge, expert in art marketing who’ll address the specific needs of artists. Dinner and presentation $21-$23; presentation only $5-$7. Dinner reservations: (805) 379-56555WED., OCT. 8

Consumer Fraud

"Seniors Against Investment Fraud." Community Foundation for Oak Park and Retired & Senior Volunteer Program present a program on consumer fraud designed for seniors and others at 6:45 p.m. in multi-purpose room at Medea Creek Middle School, 1002 Doubletree Road, Oak Park. Video, lecture. (818) 889-7078

5About Brett and More

Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley hosts Brett Wagner, candidate for Congress, 24th Congressional District, at 7 p.m. in meeting room of Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. (805) 491-0304

5She’ll Dole Out Info

Guest speaker Amy Mydrial of Dole Food Company will present "Nutrition, Staying Healthy" at 6 p.m. meeting of Conejo Valley Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals at Renaissance Hotel, Agoura Hills. $20 includes dinner. Guests welcome. (818) 874-7006

THURS., OCT. 9

College Transfer Tips

Representatives from nearly 50 colleges and universities will provide free information and advice to students during "Transfer Day" event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Campus Center Quad at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. (805) 378-1551

Moms Don’t Miss This

Conejo Valley Chapter of Mothers and More hosts Open House from 7:30-9 p.m. at Conejo Valley Church of Christ, 2525 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks featuring membership info and guest speaker Michael Thompson discussing "Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children." (805) 498-9385

Join this Card Party

Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated will host a benefit card party and luncheon from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in community room at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss road, Thousand Oaks. A $25 donation includes lunch. Proceeds will help fund two scholarships. Bridge reservations: (818) 991-3430; canasta: (805) 492-0303. Guests asked to bring donation of children’s books

Chamber Breakfast

Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts chamber breakfast at 7:15 a.m. at Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento. Topic will be "The Art of Giving." $12. RSVP (818) 222-5680

These Island Gems

Conejo Gem & Mineral Club hosts National Park Ranger Bill Faulkner of Channel Islands in program, "One of a Kind, the Channel Islands" at 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 707-9972

SAT., OCT. 11

Time to Help Our Trails

13th annual Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency Trail Work Day invites hikers, bicyclists, equestrians and all local nature lovers to help clean up trails. Meet at staging area 7:30 a.m. at main picnic area of Conejo Community Park, 350 W. Gainsborough Road. Buses will take you to work sites for trail work from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Then enjoy free barbecue lunch. Rain date is Oct. 18. Win a bike and other prizes. Okay to bring tools. (805) 381-2741

Much Ado About Fun

Attend the Fun Faire from 10 a.m.-midnight hosted by Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 at the Lodge, 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks and enjoy live music, games, prizes and much more. (805) 495-9972

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

All About Bees

Wild Birds Unlimited, 22110 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills hosts bee keeper Don Mitchell in program at 1:30 p.m. on "Bees, Bees, Bees." Learn some intriguing facts. And you won’t get stung. Free. (818) 704-7333

Japanese Culture

Ventura County Japanese-American Citizens League hosts 13th annual Japanese cultural festival, "Celebrating Our Heritage," from 2-5 p.m. at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo featuring live music, traditional dance, kids’ activities, bonsai, sumie brush painting, ikebana demonstrations, traditional tea ceremony. (805) 677-4508

Poetry in Music

Westlake Village Music Society: Amici Musicae will perform "Poetry in Music" concert at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village featuring music of Vivaldi, Chopin, Faure and Khachaturian. $5-$10. (818) 889-5431, (805) 497-7884

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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