THURS., NOV. 6

THURS., NOV. 6

White Oak Fun

White Oak Elementary School, 31761 W. Village School Road, Westlake Village hosts Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Families and friends invited to play games. (818) 889-1450

Get Clogging Now

Conejo Valley Cloggers teach all ages, all levels, at 6:45 p.m. Thursdays (no class Nov. 27) at Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. $3-$5. (805) 527-6185

One Again

One Again, Inc., Thousand Oaks chapter meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at United Methodist Church, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Support and social organization for anyone divorced, widowed, separated or alone. Call Gayle at *82 (818) 360-7314

Chamber Mixer

Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas hosts Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Mixer from 5:30-7 p.m. There will be food, tour of the facility, rock climbing wall for adventurous. (818) 880-2993

Meet Mozart Artists

New West Symphony Maestro Boris Brott interviews guest soloists who’ll perform all-Mozart concert at 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 8 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Founders Room at Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 496-1906

Come Yazoo with Lily

Lily Goldfarb, licensed clinical social worker and veteran in freestyle movement, will lead classes in "Yazoo," an "electric and energizing freestyle dance/movement class" from 8:30-9:40 a.m. today and from 7-8:15 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14 at Westlake Yoga, 2277 Townsgate Road, Ste. 208, Westlake Village; and from 10-11:15 a.m. Sat. Nov. 15 at Westlake Church of Religious Science, 2649 Townsgate Road, Ste. 500, Westlake Village. Free. (805) 490-0455 Lily

FRI., NOV. 7

Gingerbread Boutique

Westlake Village Junior Women’s Club hosts 22nd annual Gingerbread Holiday Boutique from noon-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. (818) 775-3904

Breakfast Trends

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts TGIF Connections Breakfast at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Four special guest speakers will discuss topics on "Trends in Technology." $25. Call for time and reservations. (805) 370-0035

Israeli Dance Groove

Congregation B’nai Emet, 4645 Industrial St., Simi Valley sponsors Israeli dancing at 8 p.m. following their Family Shabbat service at 7 p.m. Free. (805) 581-3723

SAT., NOV. 8

Honoring Coach Ernie

Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas: The school’s basketball program and ALS research team up for charity basketball tournament, Ernie Wallengren Basketball Fest, to benefit ALS research in memory of local resident and basketball coach who succumbed to ALS earlier this year. Begins 8 a.m. and games played day and evening. Team members pay $50 per person to participate, proceeds go to ALS. (818) 222-7177

Blue and Gray

Moorpark Rotary Club presents "The Blue & the Gray" Civil War Battles & Encampment from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow at Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark featuring battles with infantry, cavalry and artillery units plus aerial pyrotechnics. $7-$10. (805) 353-3220

A Trail to Dance Fun

Trail Dusters Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance (rounds 7:30 p.m., square dancing 8 p.m.) at Bay Laurel School, 24740 Paseo Primario, Calabasas. $6. (818) 986-8172

T-CEP Fundraiser

Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (T-CEP) hosts annual fundraiser, "Casino Royale," from 7-11 p.m. in Top O’Topanga Recreation Hall, 3360 Topanga Canyon Blvd. $45 includes play money, chance at grand prize drawing, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and dessert bar. (310) 455-3000

Chabad Hosts Concert

Chabad of the Conejo, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills hosts concert at 7:30 p.m. featuring music of Rabbi David Lamm and his band. Traditional and contemporary compositions, blend of Hebrew, Israeli and Chassidic music with classic rock and roll and jazz. With Italian and American cuisine buffet dinner. $25. (818) 991-0991

Horse Trailer Tips

Corral 63 and trainer Carl Mergenthaler team up to present a horse trailer loading demonstration at 11 a.m. at Agoura Equestrian Park, corner of Chesebro Road and Driver Ave., Old Agoura to help equestrians learn tips for evacuating their horses in time of emergency. Those participating with their horses pay $20. Reservations: (818) 888-8908

Going Global in S.B.

Global Visions and the Unitarian Society present Ethnic Art 2003 "The World in a Weekend" exhibition and sale of unusual handcrafted folk art from around the world from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow at 1535 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara. From 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today is All City Acoustical Jam with traditional and Celtic musicians. Children’s crafts projects, ethnic entertainment, food. Admission is free. (805) 583-5124

SUN., NOV. 9

Arts, Crafts ‘n’ Cars

Conejo Valley Therapeutic Advisory Council presents Holiday Showcase Arts and Crafts Fair (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Car Show (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) at Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. All proceeds from this event support recreation programs for children and adults with disabilities offered through CRPD Therapeutic Recreation Program. Admission free. (805) 381-2739

Lots of Horse Play

Fall Horse Playday begins with registration at 8 a.m. at Old Agoura Equestrian Center, corner Chesebro Road and Driver Ave., Old Agoura, and contests get underway at 9 a.m. Four age divisions and six classes offered. $2-$3 to participate. (818) 597-7361

Do The Disco Dash

The Disco Dash is a 5K run, 5K walk, 1 mile run, health and fitness expo, disco-era costume contest and much more beginning with registration at 6:30 a.m. and races at 8 a.m. at The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Fundraiser for Oak Park High School track improvement fund. $25-$30 for 5K run includes two concert tickets to hear Boogie Knights and an event T-shirt. Prizes. (818) 313-2102

Tea for Two-Step

Moorpark Senior Center, 799 Moorpark Ave., Moorpark hosts a Tea Dance from 1-4 p.m. featuring 18-piece dance band The Unforgettables. $5. (805) 517-6261

Get in the Youth Zone

Chabad of the Conejo, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills hosts the Jewish Youth Zone Trip from 1:15-4:30 p.m. This is a program for Jewish children ages 6-12 with trips, games, fun, projects, more. Meet at Chabad and go ice skating from there. $6. (818) 991-0991

Say Hello to Cello

Award-winning vocalist Laurel Dimmick, 15, joins California Lutheran Conservatory and University cellists in a concert of ensemble music featuring works by Villa Lobos, Fauve, Holland, Tchaikovsky and Kessler plus more at 2 p.m. in Samuelson Chapel on the campus at 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. $10. (818) 340-3940

New Take on Tea Party

Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas hosts Chado, the "Spirit" of Tea, Traditional Tea Ceremony from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Learn etiquette and ritual of traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Free with reservations. (818) 878-3741

MON., NOV. 10

A Parks Primer

City of Calabasas Community Services Department conducts outreach workshop, "Envisioning Calabasas Parks, The Final Step," from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Calabasas City Hall Council Chambers, 26135 Mureau Road, Calabasas. Community members invited to review and participate in final decisions for newly updated draft Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Parks & Recreation Commission meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. (818) 878-4225, ext. 231 Jeff Rubin

Ten Best of the Worst

Thousand Oaks Videomakers’ present "Ten Best of the Worst Videos & Copyright Information" at 7:30 p.m. in community room, Hawthorne Savings, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (818) 706-8136

Learn to Read Hebrew

Rabbi Shimon Paskow will teach six-week Beginning Hebrew class at 8 p.m. Mondays at Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Learn to read Hebrew and special passages from Bible. Free. (805) 497-6891

TUES., NOV. 11

Club’s Country Fair

Thousand Oaks Christian Women’s Club hosts its annual Country Fair and Auction with musical guest Janet Grossman and speaker Valerie Garett at 10:30 a.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks. $18.50 includes lunch. (805) 492-7650 Lorraine

Sing With These Gals

Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus invites all women who love to sing to join them. They rehearse 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Newbury Park High School, 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park. (805) 531-3714

Salute to Veterans

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley hosts Veteran’s Day Celebration including patriotic concert at 1 p.m. by Ventura County Concert Band, Civil War re-enactors and more. Free museum admission to veterans, otherwise $3-$5, but all outside activities free to public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (800) 410-8354

Veterans Remembered

Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills Memorial Park, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles hosts its 44th annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Keynote speaker is Eric L. Haney. Wreath laying ceremony, musical entertainment, fly-over, skydivers. (800) 204-3131

Women’s Club Fun

Westlake Women’s Club: luncheon at 11 a.m. today at Westlake Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Guest speaker Deputy DA Gene Kinsey will discuss "Issues Concerning Juvenile Crime and Prevention Programs." Reservations: (818) 889-8705. Club will host "Holiday Fantasy" party at 10 a.m. Fri., Nov. 14 at North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Road featuring complimentary champagne, boutiques, silent auction, holiday high tea buffet, entertainment. $48. (818) 991-2790

WED., NOV. 12

Attitude Power

Conejo Valley Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals meets 6 p.m. at Renaissance Hotel, Agoura Hills. Elizabeth Swider of Dole Food Company will present "The Power of Attitude and Self Esteem." $20 includes dinner. (818) 874-7006

Newcomers’ Doings

Conejo Valley Newcomers’ Club hosts welcome coffee 11 a.m. at a member’s home in Thousand Oaks area. New residents of Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark and surrounding areas invited to attend free. On Wed., Nov. 19 the Club hosts holiday luncheon for members, prospective members and guests at Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento Drive, Calabasas. Social hour 10:45 a.m., lunch 11:45 a.m. Fashion show, holiday gifts by local crafters, raffle items. $25. (805) 677-2628

Catch Some Harmony

Thousand Oaks Women’s Club has their luncheon meeting beginning 10:30 a.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Entertainment by Harmony Partners barbershop music. $19. Reservations: (805) 493-0930 Betty Elliott

A Quilt Q & A

Speaker and teacher Billie Lauder will present "Quilts: You Asked for It," a chance get answers to quilting questions, during Simi Valley Quilt Guild’s social and meeting at 7 p.m. in Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. $3. (805) 526-6864

THURS., NOV. 13

Moms Organize!

Conejo Valley Chapter of Mothers and More meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Conejo Valley Church of Christ, 2525 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Topic will be getting your home and your life organized using Julie Morganstern’s SPACE method plus other tips. (805) 498-9385 Sara

Chamber Breakfast

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

No Barriers for Irma

Irma Kackert takes you on a trip to Australia and diving on the Great Barrier Reef via a slide presentation at 9:30 a.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 381-2744

Holiday Boutique

Woodland Hills Woman’s Club hosts annual Holiday Boutique from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Calabasas Inn, 22350 Park Sorrento Drive, Calabasas. Lunch $20. RSVP (818) 225-0843 Jane

Gem of an Auction

Conejo Gem & Mineral Club hosts a silent auction (cash only) open to the public at 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 707-9972

FRI., NOV. 14

Come to the Book Sale

Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library host a book sale at the Newbury Park branch library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, from 6-8:30 p.m. tonight and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. tomorrow. Hardcover, paperbacks, children’s books, specialty books, magazines and tapes for all ages and interests. (805) 649-4758

Calabasas Carnival

Calabasas High School hosts CHS Music Carnival from 4-10 p.m. today, noon-10 p.m. tomorrow and noon-6 p.m. Sunday at 22855 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Rides, food and games to raise funds for school’s budget-strapped music department. (818) 704-0675 Bonnie Frank

Give Blood, Gift of Life

Moorpark High School, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark will host a Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. To sign up for a time slot call (805) 378-6305 Tim Bednar. Sponsored by Health & Human Services Academy in conjunction with American Red Cross

Gamble on Oak Hills

Oak Hills Elementary School hosts fundraising event, Casino Night, from 6-10 p.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Blackjack, roulette, craps, silent and live auctions. $65. (818) 991-2158

The Gist on Gustavus

CLU assistant professor of religion Dr. Guy Erwin will discuss so-called "Savior of the Reformation" in his talk titled "Gustav II Adolf: Man of Faith or Protestant Hero?" about Gustavus Adolphus, the King of Sweden, at 7:30 p.m. in Nelson Room on campus at 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 493-3151

It’s Beetle Night

Sadlers Wells Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire present Beetle Night at 7 p.m. at Cameron Center, 288 Greenmeadow Drive, Thousand Oaks. Fast-moving fun, prizes and British refreshments. Fundraiser to aid British Home in Sierra Madre. $7.50. RSVP (805) 492-6739

SAT., NOV. 15

Book Cellar Aids Santa

From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friends of the Agoura Hills Library and "Santa Comes to Agoura and Beyond" join forces in a "Book Exchange/Food Collection" event at 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Bring two canned goods or non-perishable items and get a certificate for a free paperback book

Shop Victorian-Style

Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Old Town Calabasas hosts Victorian-style Holiday Open House from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. featuring discounts on holiday gifts, afternoon tea from 1-4 p.m., Victorian decorations, docent-led tours. (818) 222-6511

Charger Madness

Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills presents "Almost Midnight Madness" at 7 p.m. in gym. Varsity boys team will compete against teachers, coaches and faculty. Barbecue at 6 p.m. plus raffles and competitions for the crowd. All are welcome to attend. Proceeds support boys’ basketball program. $5. (818) 889-1262, ext. 331

Help Their Cause

Westlake Village Women’s Club Evening Section hosts garage sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 3230 Windriver Circle, Westlake Village with proceeds to benefit National Search and Rescue (SAR) Dogs Foundation and Ventura County SAR Team. (805) 497-8206

Dancin’ Squares

Thousand Oaks Pi-R Squares host plus level square dance at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. Special luau dinner 6-8:30 p.m. Dancing 8-10:30 p.m. Dinner and dancing $12.50; dancing only $6. (805) 492-1442