THURS., DEC. 18

THURS., DEC. 18

Peace More Than Ever

"Peace on Earth" through a new American foreign policy will be topic of Erin Sikorsky’s talk as the Southern California political director of California Peace Action will discuss a campaign for fundamental changes in the country’s relationship with the rest of the world at 7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Sponsored by Global Exchange. Free. (805) 498-9401

Take the Green Cure

Oak Park Gardeners host speaker Deborah Mills, founder of Green Cure, Inc., speaking on "Cultivating Community," a discussion of the dynamics in the community garden from the ground up, at 7 p.m. at Oak Hills Elementary Schoo, 1010 Kanan Road, Oak Park. (818) 889-3533

A Wild Walnut Walk

City of Calabasas presents grand opening of Wild Walnut Park at Headwaters Corner (Mulholland Hwy. and Old Topanga Canyon Road) with ribbon cutting ceremony and inaugural trail hike at 12:30 p.m. (818) 878-4225

FRI., DEC. 19

Care for the Caregiver

Villa Esperanza Services presents a seminar, "Care for the Caregiver," from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 446-1939, ext. 203

SAT., DEC. 20

Santa Stops Here

Santa will make an appearance and distribute gifts to kids during the San Fernando Valley Master Chorale’s annual Holiday Concert for the Family at 7:30 p.m. at the Theater on the Hill on the Pierce College campus, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Choir will sing Christmas portion of Handel’s "Messiah" plus enact Fred Waring’s "T’was the Night Before Christmas." $8-$15; families of four $40. (818) 753-3306

Solstice Celebration

Mountains Restoration Trust presents Native American Winter Solstice Celebration from noon-5 p.m. at Headwaters Corner, 3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Calabasas featuring blessing of the land by Charlie Cooke, storyteller Harrison Lowe, Native American demonstration booths and more. Park at Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. and take free shuttle to site. $10. (818) 591-1701, ext. 205

Holiday Dance

The Unforgettables will perform at the holiday dance of the 50-plus Dance Club from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Door prizes, light refreshments. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744

SUN., DEC. 21

Chabad Celebrates

Chabad Jewish Center of Thousand Oaks celebrates Chanukah from 5-7 p.m. at Janss Marketplace in front of Mann Theaters, Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Hot latkes, juggling show, face painting, live music, lighting of a giant menorah. (805) 493-7776

MON., DEC. 22

Menorah Lighting

Temple Beth Haverim of Agoura Hills will celebrate Hanukkah with eighth annual Menorah Lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. at Westlake Promenade, Westlake Village. Holiday favorites will be performed by Shir Haverim children’s choir led by Cantor Kenny Ellis and the TBH Student Klezmer Band directed by Eileen Weiser. Bristol Farms will donate "sufganiot," traditional Kosher jelly donuts. (818) 991-7111

Festival of Lights

Chabad hosts "Festival of Lights at The Oaks" in front of Macy’s Men’s Shop at The Oaks Mall, Hillcrest Drive and Lynn Road, Thousand Oaks, from 6-7 p.m. Entertainment, refreshments, Menorah kindling. (818) 991-0991

Softball Clinics

Oaks Christian High School, 31749 La Tienda Drive, Westlake Village hosts Christmas softball clinics for youth ages 6-14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today and Dec. 23, with a second session Dec. 29-30. $60 (per session). Bring own equipment, lunch. (818) 575-9252 day, (805) 498-7402 evenings. Pete

TUES., DEC. 23

Oy Vey, It’s the Grinch!

Chabad presents Chanukah Theatre comedy production, "How Mr. Grinchberg Stole Chanukah" at 7 p.m. at Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. $3. (818) 991-0991

Chanukah Plus Heroes

Sixth annual Heroes of Freedom Chanukah Celebration at 6:30 p.m. at The Commons in Calabasas features live concert, refreshments, fireworks and Heroes of Freedom award presentation. (818) 585-4052 Ronit Getter

THURS., DEC. 25

Free Holiday Feast

The 10th annual Conejo Community Holiday Dinner is presented free of charge to seniors, singles, couples, families from noon-4 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Enjoy a festive turkey dinner and all the trimmings and dessert. Wrapped gift for every child attending from Temple Adat Elohim of Thousand Oaks’ toy drive. (805) 241-0398 Wendy

SUN., DEC. 28

Senior Cycling

Old Kranks’ Bicycle Club for ages 50-plus has a special ride at 8:30 a.m. beginning at Gelson’s Market, 2734 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. Helmets required. They meet at 7 p.m. on fourth Monday of each month at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks; annual membership dues $4. Rides are typically on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. (805) 381-2744

WED., DEC. 31

Musical New Year’s

Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park presents "Ticket to Ride" A Tribute to the Beatles. Includes party favors, 3-D glasses, champagne/sparkling apple juice toast, dessert, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Live music theatrical "Magical Mystery Tour" of classic Beatles hits by tribute band "Ticket to Ride." $10-$30. Call for show time. (818) 347-9938

C’mon Get Happy

Adults ages 50-plus are invited to the New Year’s Eve Dance from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Live music, hors d’oeuvres, New Year’s Eve toast, midnight balloon drop, complimentary photos. $25. Reservations: (805) 381-2744

SAT., JAN. 3

Post Polio Support

Post Polio Support Group meets 1:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Fireside room, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. (805) 581-1939

Dance in New Year

Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30-10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Jan. 17 at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Live music tonight by Starlighters, while Good Vibrations performs on Jan. 17. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744

FRI., JAN. 9

Reservations Due

Reservations are due by today for the Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce New Year’s Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 15 at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Special guest D.A. Steve Cooley will present their "Courageous Citizen Award." Keynote speaker will be new Agoura Hills City Councilman John Edelston. $25. (818) 889-3150

SAT., JAN. 10

Magnificent Mancini

Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.: At 8 p.m. it’s "Mancini at the Movies," a multi-media tribute to great composer featuring his vocalist-daughter Monica performing many of his hits plus clips from his movies and instrumental music. $33-$48. (805) 449-2787