THURS., NOV. 20

THURS., NOV. 20

Affecting Democracy

Guest speaker and social justice activist Molly Morgan will offer video presentation, "Corponation," illustrating the powerful influence of for-profit corporations on democracy in America and the world, from 6:30-8:45 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 241-8855

Women’s Club Country

West Valley Christian Women’s Club hosts "Country A-Faire Luncheon" from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Calabasas Golf & Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas. Silent auction, gift baskets, baked goods, handcrafted and white elephant items. $16.50. Reservations: (805) 241-0414

Let’s Get Growing

Oak Park Gardeners will discuss opening of their site at 7 p.m. at Oak Hills Elementary School, 1010 Kanan Road, Oak Park. (818) 889-3533

A Toast to This

Agoura-Westlake Toastmasters Club meets 11:45 a.m. at MBDA, Inc., 5701 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Newcomers welcome and may attend free. (818) 991-0300, ext. 219

FRI., NOV. 21

A Taxing Subject

Laurie Benson Veron, CPA, will discuss changes and tax planning advantages of new Bush Administration tax plan at 11:30 a.m. meeting of Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. $20 includes luncheon. Reservations: (805) 495-3409 Bev Conley

Shooting the Stars

Ventura County Astronomical Society: Dave Holland and Mike Chibnik will show how to use both a telescope and digital camera to capture great astral images at 7:30 p.m. in Forum Auditorium at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. (805) 642-5166

Young Jazz Giants

Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park: At 8 p.m. catch first in series of "Tomorrow’s Jazz Giants" concerts featuring performances by pianist Gerald Clayton (Gerald Clayton Trio) and guitarist Matt Roberts (Matt Roberts Group). $15-$20. (818) 347-9938

Double Delights

Duo pianists Mona Wu DeCesare and Edward Francis, artists-in-residence at Moorpark College, will present their 6th annual recital at 7:30 p.m. in Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. $10-$15. (805) 449-2787

SAT., NOV. 22

Holiday Shopping

Oaks Christian School, 31749 La Tienda Drive, Westlake Village hosts Holiday Boutique from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 1-5 p.m. tomorrow. Many vendors selling wide array of goods plus live performances and holiday refreshments for purchase. Proceeds benefit senior class activities. (818) 707-6020 Elly Salter

Magnificent Mozart

Oaks Chamber Singers and Royal Oaks Chamber Orchestra present concert featuring works by Mozart including "Requiem" scored for chorus, orchestra and organ at 7:30 p.m. in Samuelson Chapel on campus of California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. $18-$20. (818) 225-0108

A Good Alternative

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 588 Camino Manzanas (at Lynn Road), Thousand Oaks hosts an Alternative Market from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on their front lawn featuring crafts from around the world, baked goods, barbecue lunch, car wash, music, more. Proceeds benefit global and local mission and relief groups. (805) 498-4502

Paramount Has a Past

Paramount Ranch, Cornell Road, Agoura: At 9:30 a.m. join a moderate 6-mile hike through "the geography of the imagination," discovering the former film sites of "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman" and "M*A*S*H" and learn about the importance of scenery preservation. (805) 370-2301

OPHS Garage Sale

Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park hosts a garage sale and car wash from 8 a.m.-noon as a fundraiser for OPHS Grad Night. (818) 707-3784

Thanksgiving Squares

Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club will host plus-level square dance plus "Thanksgiving refreshments to be served" from 7-10:45 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $5. (805) 499-2920

Soul Travel

Eckankar, Religion of Light and Sound of God, hosts introductory presentation, "Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel," at 3 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Eckankar is described as "a teaching for all who love God, no matter your religious beliefs." Free. (805) 445-3512

Acoustic Concert

Russ & Julie’s next House Concert at 8 p.m. in Oak Park will feature original acoustic music by singer-songwriter Michael McNevin and contemporary folk duo Paul Kamm and Eleanore MacDonald. $15. For reservations, location: (818) 707-2179

Give a Hand to Trails

Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council: "Phantom Trail." Meet 8:30 a.m. at Malibu Creek State Park, at south end of Liberty Canyon Road, Agoura Hills, to help maintain trails. No experience necessary. Six hours. Reservations required: (818) 597-8751

SUN., NOV. 23

Pianist to Play St. Pat’s

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks presents accomplished recital pianist David Troy Francis in concert at 4 p.m. of classical and non-classical piano repertoire. Free. (805) 495-6441

Shop at St. Max’s

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church’s Women’s Club host a Holiday Boutique & Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. Many vendors, many holiday gift items plus baked goods and coffee bar. (805) 499-1550 Rose

What’s Shabbat About

Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks hosts "Celebrations! What to Teach our Children: Shabbat" from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Parents, grandparents will learn about Shabbat and what to teach kids about Shabbat. Open to public. Registration: (805) 497-7101

Chinese Impressions

Chinese Brush Painting & Calligraphy Society presents "Chinese Impressions," a painting and calligraphy show at the Kwan Fong Gallery of Art and Culture on the campus of California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Show runs from today through Sat., Dec. 6. Gallery is open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. including Thanksgiving Day. Opening reception today from 2-5 p.m. Free. (805) 493-3151

Have a Ballroom Blast

U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Assn, Ventura County Chapter 422, hosts a dance open to all ages and all levels of dancer at Simi Valley Adult Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Dance lessons at 2 p.m. Music for open dancing 3-5:30 p.m. $5-$9. (805) 488-4310

Join Celebration

Westlake Church of Religious Science will celebrate "a 40-year adventure in faith" beginning at 5 p.m. with a cocktail reception at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 W. Agoura Road, Westlake Village followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Music and dancing with Ed Nani & the Moonlight Orchestra. $60. Open to all. Original church members sought. (805) 495-0105

Taste o’ Music Soup

The Channelaire Chorus will present a concert called "Music Soup" and described as a "goulash" of barbershop, doo wop, Christmas and patriotic music at 2:30 p.m. in Kavli Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. With the Alley Cats doo wop group, teen fiddler Kevin Hoekendorf and Riverboat Dixie Jazz Band. $15-$25. (805) 482-5557

Play Date for Ponies

ETI Corral 118 hosts a Play Day beginning with sign ups at 8 a.m. (first event starts at 9 a.m.) at Simi Valley Equestrian Center. Seven events, $3 per event. (805) 583-1411 Kathleen

Illuminating Gardens

Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks: From 6-8 p.m. is the "Celebration of Holiday Lights" lighting ceremony as the gardens are illuminated for the holiday season. From Fri.-Sun., Nov. 28-Jan. 4, the garden will be open extended hours, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Gardens will close at noon on Wed., Dec. 24 and are closed on Thurs., Dec. 25. (805) 557-1135

The Master of Sci-Fi

Barnes & Noble, 160 S. Westlake Blvd., Thousand Oaks: At noon, the nonpareil literary stylist and author of science fiction classics Ray Bradbury will discuss and sign his books including his newest "Bradbury Stories--100 of his Most Celebrated Tales." Free. (805) 446-2820

Ramble to the Sea

California Native Plant Society: At 10 a.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park, at the foot of Malibu Canyon Road and PCH, join a "Bluffs Ramble to the Sea," rambling around the state park on trails with views of mountains and sea. Two-mile return. (818) 348-5910

SAT., NOV. 29

Cowmen’s Chowdown

Ventura County Cattlemen’s Association winter benefit dance is at Camarillo Community Center. Country band "Caught Red Handed" will perform. Raffle items, silent auction. $25. (805) 444-7498 Diane Esponde

MON., DEC. 1

RSVP Due

RSVP is requested by today for "A Holiday Brunch" presented by Calabasas High School Parent Faculty Club from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 8 at the Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Catered brunch, raffle prizes, bid on CHS parking spaces, boutique. $30. (818) 986-3863 Michele Spatz

About Antique Toys

Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, meet at noon at home of Janet Thomas, 1246 Canyon Rim Circle, Westlake Village for a program by Cher Bucknam on "Toys in the Attic--Antique Toys in the DAR Museum." (818) 991-9041, (805) 495-7563

TUES., DEC. 2

A CVGS Potluck

Conejo Valley Genealogical Society’s Computer Interest group to host a potluck from 7-9 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 492-3803 Delores. CVGS will meet 6 p.m. Tues., Dec. 9 for annual holiday potluck and treasure sharing at same location. (805) 583-1719 Gayle

Sounds of Inspiration

Pepperdine Concert Choir and University Orchestra presents "Holiday Inspiration" concerts at 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night in the Smothers Theatre on the campus at 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Featuring Schubert symphony plus variety of seasonal songs and carols. $10; free for Pepperdine students, faculty and staff. (310) 506-4522

Strokes of Genius

Watercolorist Milford Zornes, age 95, oldest living pioneer of California style of painting, will give a demonstration at 7:30 p.m. during Westlake Village Art Guild’s monthly dinner meeting at the Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. (reservations required by Nov. 29). $7-$26. (805) 379-5655

Find Missing Links

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks: Introduction to Genealogy workshop will teach participants how to use library and Internet resources in search for ancestors, family histories or "missing links" in the family tree. Free. Register: (805) 449-2660, ext. 204

Chronic Illness’ Impact

Psychotherapist Dr. Barton Goldsmith will lead an interactive session about chronic illness and its effect on relationships at the Conejo Valley Lupus Support Group meeting in Room A at Westlake Village Urgent Care Center, 4415 S. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Potluck dinner and celebration of group’s first birthday. (805) 524-3123

WED., DEC. 3

Painting the World

Gardens of the World Community Park, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks: The public is welcome to observe, take pictures or join the Thousand Oaks Plein Air Watercolorists with a sketchbook or watercolor painting materials as the artists paint landscapes inspired by the park from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (805) 494-1700

Mom-to-Mom Help

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

Tree of Life

Hospice of the Conejo will host a tree-lighting ceremony at 7:30 p.m. at the west end of The Oaks Shopping Center, Thousand Oaks. Stars on the Hospice "Tree of Life" serve to remember or honor loved ones. "A Class Act," Westlake High School, will entertain at 7 p.m. Actor John Schneider will serve as event host. (805) 495-2145

THURS., DEC. 4

A Burning Subject

Ventura County Fire Department’s Office of Community Education will present "Remembering When?" program from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks to teach older adults to protect themselves from fire and falls using a humorous and interactive presentation. Raffle (safety prizes), giveaways. Free with registration: (805) 381-2744

FRI., DEC. 5

CLU Celebrates

California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks: At 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow and at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 in Samuelson Chapel, the CLU Choirs and Symphony will perform Christmas music from around the world. Free. They have many other free holiday festivities planned throughout this month; call for details. (805) 493-3151

Chamber Events

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce: TGIF Breakfast at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park features new BINGO networking game. $25. Call for time. At 5:30 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 17, Dole Food Company will host an After Five Mixer at One Dole Drive, Westlake Village featuring door prizes, no host bar, food and festive holiday networking. $2-$20. (805) 370-0035

SAT., DEC. 6

Native Plant Pals

Headwater Corners, Calabasas: At 9 a.m. roll up your sleeves and participate in a three-hour program of "Native Plant Restoration," restoring habitat along Dry Canyon Creek; do native plantings, non-native plant removal, site restoration; and earn credit for community service hours. Reservations: (818) 591-1701, ext. 205

Marshmallow Meander

Charmlee Wilderness Park on Encinal Canyon Road, in Santa Monica Mountains above Malibu coastline: At 3 p.m. join a Twilight Marshmallow Hike in this park with dramatic ocean panoramas, meadows, oak groves, rock formations. Hike will end with stories and roasted marshmallows (bring your own plus skewers). All ages. Reservations: (310) 317-1364

December Dancing

Thousand Oaks PI-R Squares host a plus-level square dance (rounds 7-8 p.m., square dancing 8-10:30 p.m.) at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 492-1442

More Fancy Footwork

Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30-10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Dec. 20 at the Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Rhythm Kings provide music tonight; it’s the Unforgettbles at the holiday dance on Dec. 20. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744

Sage Speaking Advice

Sagacious Speakers offer adults a supportive environment to practice public speaking skills from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturdays at 2649 Townsgate Road, Ste. 500, Westlake Village. Free for first time guests. (818) 773-1755

Holiday Cheer Here

Post Polio Support Group hosts a holiday luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at Marie Callendar’s Restaurant, corner of Madera and Cochran, Simi Valley. Friends and family welcome. (805) 581-1939

Very Merry Moorpark

City of Moorpark presents at 8:30 a.m. today "Breakfast with Santa" and at 11 a.m. tomorrow "Brunch with Santa" at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Kids will meet Santa, make holiday crafts, and have a meal. $12 kids, $5 adults. Pre-registration required. Also tomorrow, Sun., Dec. 7, at Metrolink station on High Street at 5 p.m. there’ll be Christmas caroling followed by holiday concert at 5:30 p.m. and tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. with free hot chocolate and cookies. Event concludes with arrival of Metrolink Santa Train at 7:45 p.m. Bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to firefighters’ toy collection drive. (805) 517-6300

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