THURS., FEB. 5

THURS., FEB. 5

Where Fast Feet Meet

Conejo Valley Cloggers teach all ages, all levels at 6:45 p.m. Thursdays at Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. $3-$5. (805) 527-6185

One Act Plays

St. Aidan’s Better Entertainment League will present at Malibu Stage Company, 29243 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu 12 plays from Thurs.-Sun., Feb. 5 to 8 and Thurs.-Sun., Feb. 12-15. Seven are comedies. (310) 589-9151

Lots of Library Lore

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks presents the following programs: From 7-8:30 p.m. tonight "Literary Criticism" introduces library’s rich collection of literary research materials; from 1-2:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 9 learn all about TOMCat II, the library’s new materials catalog; and from 1-2:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 11 learn how to practice proper "Netiquette" in program on e-mail. Free. (805) 449-2660, ext. 204

Avoid Identity Theft

Sgt. Larry Logan of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department will present a program on "Identity Theft" from 7 to 9 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosted by AAUW Thousand Oaks Branch. Free. (805) 371-2744

FRI., FEB. 6

Winter Concert

Westlake Village Music Society presents a "Winter Concert" at 7:30 p.m. in sanctuary of United Methodist Church, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village featuring music by Schumann and Mozart and premiere of one of the performers, cellist Stephen Custer’s, "String Trio, No. 2." $5-$10. Reservations: (818) 889-5431, (805) 497-7884

Murder Mystery Fun

Agoura High School’s annual Murder Mystery Dinner featuring "Who Wants to Murder a Millionaire?" will be at 6 p.m. tonight for students ($10) and at 6 p.m. tomorrow for adults ($20) featuring a hilarious mystery play, a spoof of reality shows, plus full dinner, raffles and door prizes. It’s a benefit for school’s theater department. Reservations: (818) 879-6542.

Join a Birthday Blast

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley: Festivities marking former President Ronald Reagan’s 93rd birthday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. include free birthday cake in lobby, cornerstone unveiling of new Air Force One Pavilion by former First Lady Nancy Reagan from 11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., live broadcast of KABC’s "Larry Elder Show" from 3 to 6 p.m. in Allbritton Hall and at 6 p.m. Reagan Forum with Larry Elder in Courtyard. All events free except for Forum which is $40 including dinner. (800) 410-8354

Bingo Fun at Maple

Maple Elementary School, 3501 Kimber Drive, Newbury Park hosts Italian Bingo Night fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring Italian dinner, bingo, prize drawings, to support fourth graders’ trip to Sacramento. $3.50-$4.50. (805) 499-1935

Swoon for Tom Jones

Raymond Michael performs his "Salute to Tom Jones" at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Moorpark High School, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. MHS Jazz Ensembles will share the bill. $5-$7. (805) 523-0572

Dancing After Dark

Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark hosts "After Dark" event featuring DJ, dancing, special attractions and a food court for students in grades 6-9 from 7 to 10 p.m. tonight and Fri., March 5 at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. $5. (805) 517-6306

Get Fit on Soka Walk

Personal fitness consultant Gail Holloway leads an outdoor fitness and exercise walk from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas featuring a moderate hike and 60-minute exercise sesssion. Free with reservations: (818) 878-3741

Kids Tackle King Lear

Pierce College Performing Arts Center, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills: Cast of 75 kids from Agoura and Conejo Valley and other areas present great introduction to Shakespeare for kids in grades 3-10 in "King Lear: The Tragic Musical Comedy" featuring musical hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s, at 7:30 p.m. tonight and 2 and 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Reservations: (818) 735-9464

SAT., FEB. 7

Young Hearts’ Dance

Seventh and eighth grade students in Conejo Valley Unified School District invited to Valentine’s Day Dance (well, a week early) from 7 to 10 p.m. at Alex Fiore Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $5-$6. Current school photo I.D. required and school dress code enforced. (805) 494-5156

Starring Soloists

Conejo Concerto Orchestra and a number of local young soloists from Las Virgenes-Conejo Valley will perform "Lord of the Concertos: The Return of the Soloist" at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Ventura College Theatre and at 3 p.m. Sun., Feb. 8 in the Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. $5-$15. (805) 376-2485

Help Support Kids

Savvy Salon & Day Spa will celebrate its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1165 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village in North Ranch Pavilion with complimentary makeovers, hand massages, product gift bags, kids’ activities. They’ll donate a percentae of their sales to Support for the Kids organization that helps foster and underprivileged kids and women. Also they ask guests to bring small personal care products, educational supplies or small toys as a donation. (818) 597-0779

Time to Get Green

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks hosts a plant sale from 10 a.m. to noon in their nursery area. (805) 494-7630

Hiking Season

Get in shape with this lazy docent-led stroll at 10 a.m. around grounds of Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. (at Troutdale Drive), Agoura. Learn natural and cultural history. Free. (805) 370-2301

Have a Ballroom Blast

Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Feb. 21 at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744

SUN., FEB. 8

Firefighters to Benefit

The Ventura County Fire Department Benefit Fund will receive 10 percent of all door proceeds from each Sunday in February during Family Day from 4-8 p.m. at Borderline Bar & Grill, 99 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks. All you can eat buffet, free country line dance lessons, etc. $8 per person, kids 5 and under free. (805) 446-4435

Not So Empty House

Design House Chapter of the New West Symphony hosts "Empty House Party" from 1 to 4 p.m. at 90 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Proceeds to benefit the Symphony. Drawings held for Design House 2004 ticket giveaways. See this French Mediterranean villa before it’s transformed by interior designers. No cameras, baby carriers or strollers. $10. (805) 676-4148

Oak Park Gets Booked!

The community of Oak Park is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new Oak Park Library from 2 to 4 p.m. on the campus of Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park featuring a dedication ceremony, refreshments, music, Oak Park High School cheerleaders plus library tours. (818) 889-2239

It’s a Day for Readers

West Valley Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills hosts a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring a wide variety of books for all ages and interests. (818) 464-3300

Angels with Bite

Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park hosts HBO screening of "Iron Jawed Angels," a film about influential women in suffrage movement, from 3-5 p.m. p.m. Panel discussion will follow. Free. (818) 347-9938

Tree Fest Fun

Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills: Chabad of Conejo and Jewish Journal present "The Green Party, A Jewish Arbor Day Festival" open to the community at 2 p.m. celebrating "New Year for Trees" with hands-on art projects, cooking classes, planting saplings, music, fruit buffet, geared for young and old alike. Free. (818) 991-0991

Israeli Folk Dancing

Temple Beth Haverim, 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills offers Israeli folk dancing in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. tonight and Sun., March 14. Free. (818) 991-7111

MON., FEB. 9

Special Ed News

Oak Park High School, Room G-9, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park: From 7 to 9 p.m. Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area presents "Training & Information for Parents Series (TIPS): Curricular & Instructional Modification for Special Education Students in General Education Classrooms." Free. Register: (805) 482-2353

Beauty of China

West Valley Chinese Academy presents "China, A Magnificent Country" photo exhibit from today through Feb. 28 at Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. (818) 889-2278

For Video-Philes

Thousand Oaks Videomakers meet 7:30 p.m. in community room at Hawthorne Savings, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village to discuss "Hot Camcorders & Expo Recap." (818) 706-8136

TUES., FEB. 10

Lovely Love Notes

"Love in Action" is the theme of Thousand Oaks Christian Women’s Club luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Linda Coverly will provide "true love notes" with her melodies; motivational speaker Bonnie Smith will explain "Why the Past is Not the Future." $18.50. Reservations: (805) 492-7650

Family Subjects

Conejo Valley Genealogical Society meets 7 p.m. tonight, Feb. 17 and 24 in Marvin E. Smith Community Room at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Tonight Donna Cuillard talks on "Preparing for a trip to the family history library in Salt Lake City." The trip will be Wed., Feb. 25. Attend a meeting for more details.

Walnut Canyon School

Walnut Canyon School, 280 Casey Road, Moorpark: Today and Feb. 11-12, Will & Co. will present a Shakespearean drama workshop and performance for all students; at 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 11 PTA hosts a dessert meeting in multipurpose room to recruit new parents for board and chair positions; Deadline for applications for 2004-05 school year due Fri., Feb. 20 in school office. (805) 517-1722

Women Have Heart

Westlake Women’s Club meets 10 a.m., with luncheon at noon, at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Guest Dr. John Hess, chief of clinical cardiac unit at Los Robles and co-director of Regional Heart Center of Thousand Oaks will discuss "Women and Heart Disease." $18. (818) 889-8705

WED., FEB. 11

Quilters Open Trunk

Simi Valley Quilt Guild will present speaker Nancy Ota, who’ll share a trunk show of contemporary quilts and original designs at 7 p.m. social and meeting in Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. $3. (805) 526-6864

Candidates’ Forum

Democratic Club of Conejo Valley hosts a Presidential Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. at Cameron Center, 288 Greenmeadow, Thousand Oaks. Representatives of Clark, Dean, Edwards, Kerry and Kucinich will present their candidates’ positions on a variety of issues. Ferial Masry of Newbury, their write-in candidate for 37th Assembly District, will also attend. (805) 491-0304

State of the City

Calabasas Mayor James Bozajian will present State of the City address at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at Calabasas City Hall, 26135 Mureau Road. Reception at 6 p.m. Public welcome. (818) 878-4225

Administrative Advice

Conejo Valley Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals meets 6 p.m. at Renaissance Hotel, Agoura Hills. Irene Betta Gallego will present "Constructive Criticism--Giving and Taking." $20 includes dinner. (818) 874-7006

Making the Transition

Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area hosts "Transition Fairs" to tell parents, teachers, care-providers and students involved in special education about the transition process from high school to adult life, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. tonight in community room at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road; and from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 19 at Santa Susana High School, 3570 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Free. (805) 482-2353

THURS., FEB. 12

Moms Sweet on Love

Conejo Valley Chapter of Mothers and MOre meets 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Conejo Valley Church of Christ, 2525 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, to celebrate Valentine’s Day traditions with family stories and sweets. (805) 498-9385

Let’s Get Musical

New West Symphony League: Maestro Boris Brott will interview pianist Robert Edward Thies from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Founders Room, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Free. Thies will be guest artist on Feb. 13-14. (805) 497-5800

FRI., FEB. 13

Singing Valentines

Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus presents "Singing Valentines" tradition. A talented women’s quartet will tenderly serenade your special someone and present them with a gift. Available today and tomorrow with reservations by calling (805) 531-3714

Count Love Birds

Bird lovers and others are invited to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count from today through Mon., Feb. 16. Pick up a checklist to use at Wild Birds Unlimited, 22110 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 704-7333

Love From Broadway

Singers Dale Kristien and Michael Maguire will present love songs from the heart of Broadway in their program "From Broadway with Love" at 8 p.m. in Kavli Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $33-$48. (805) 449-2787

Unbearable Fun

Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., sponsors trip to Bear Mountain Ski Resort for ages 11-17 from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. by bus. $52-$70. (818) 597-7361

Gifted Guitarists

California Guitar Trio will perform original work and interpretations of jazz, classical music and surf rock at 8 p.m. at Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. $15-$20. (818) 347-9938

Rockin’ the Arroyo

Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark hosts Teen Band Jam from 7:30 to 10 p.m. for ages 15-20. Local bands to perform include Valoud in Arms, One Last Breath, Stricken and Syngaia. Free. (805) 517-6300

SAT., FEB. 14

It’s Lainie on Love

Songstress/actress Lainie Kazan will perform an evening of her favorite love songs in celebration of Valentine’s Day at the Performing Arts Center on campus of CSUN, on Zelzah between Prairie and Plummer Sts. in Student Union Complex. (818) 677-2488

A Deal for Romantics

But book it early! Parents of kids ages 3-12 who want to park the kids for a couple hours (5-9:45 p.m.) and spend a romantic night on town for Valentine’s Day without the little ones can take advantage of "Parents’ Night Out" event sponsored by Conejo Recreation and Park District at the Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Road. $20 per kid. In-person registration only, spaces very limited. (805) 381-2793

Concert of Love

New West Symphony to tell "Love Stories" at its Amgen Masterpiece Series Concert at 8 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd with guest pianist Robert Edward Thies. Featuring music by Mendelssohn, Dohnanyi, Wagner and Strauss. $12-$58. (805) 497-5880

Reserve Now

Reservations are requested by today for the Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club’s annual fundraiser, "Ruby Rhapsody," from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fri., Feb. 20 at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Fashion show, raffle and luncheon. $35. (805) 498-1534

Love or an Illusion?

Paramount Ranch, on Cornell Road in Santa Monica Mountains of rural Agoura: At 9:30 a.m. a park ranger will lead "A Little Movie Romance" program. Discover the history of romance in the movies on this hour-long easy-paced walk. Step into a "South Sea island" scene and discover if it’s love or an illusion. (805) 370-2301

SUN., FEB. 15

Senior Symphony

Festival of Music: Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills presents at 3 p.m. the Local 47 Senior Citizen Symphony Orchestra (retired professional musicians) performing classical and Pop favorites. $10-$20. (818) 781-7682

TUES., FEB. 17

To Tuamoto with Frank

Sierra Club San Fernando Valley Group/Angeles Chapter: Club member Frank Cabral presents slide show at 7:30 p.m. featuring his travels on Marquesas Islands and Tuamoto Archipelago in the South Pacific at Reseda Park Recreation Center, 18411 Victory Blvd. (818) 346-9421

Sing With the Girls

Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus, affiliated with Sweet Adelines International, invites all women who love to sing to join them at 7:15 p.m. every Tuesday. For location: (805) 531-3714

Gourmet Cooking

West Oaks Chapter of Women’s American ORT will host a gourmet cooking class and luncheon at Let’s Get Cookin’ at 11:30 a.m., conducted by the Westlake Culinary Institute. $10. Reservations: (805) 557-1164

THURS., FEB. 19

Events at Platt

Platt Branch Library multi-purpose room, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills: From 10 a.m. to noon the League of Women Voters hosts a community forum on upcoming election issues (at 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 24 they’ll review primary ballot issues); at 7 p.m. tonight Jaye Howes will provide overview of women who made, and are still making history, in manned flight. (818) 888-4977

Bringing Up Baby

Ventura County Parent Magazine presents "Baby Faire" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Products, services, seminars, lectures, raffles, prizes, for babies and new parents. Free. (805) 498-6880

FRI., FEB. 20

Rockin’ on T.O. Blvd.

"Rock the Oaks 4" concert at 7:30 p.m. in Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., features local bands Lucidream, KrowsiH, Insignia and Straightforward. $13. (805) 449-2787

SAT., FEB. 21

Fiesta de Anza

National Park Service hosts "Fiesta de Anza" at 1 p.m. in amphitheater at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. (at Troutdale Drive), Agoura featuring a cultural fiesta commemorating the founding of Alta California. Join Anza as he tells guests of his journey and how the land has changed since he first traveled through the area at end of 18th Century. Free. (805) 370-2301

Shoot Some Scenes

"Meet & Shoot" photos, that is, at Stunt Ranch in Calabasas. At 3 p.m. join the Santa Monica Mountains Photographic Society and a ranger in exploring the upper Stunt High Trail. Meet at Stunt Ranch Reserve parking lot about 2 miles from Mulholland Hwy. on Stunt Road. (805) 370-2301

Glenn’s Band’s Grand

Center for the Visual and Performing Arts at Cal State University, Northridge, on Zelzah Ave. between Prairie and Plummer Sts. in Student Union Complex: At 8 p.m. enjoy the Big Band sounds of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. $15 students, $30-$45. (818) 677-2488

SUN., FEB. 22

More de Anza Doings

Calabasas Anza Heritage Association hosts 15th annual "Anza en Calabazas" historical presentation and festivities from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Sepulveda Adobe on Mulholland Hwy. just west of Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas. Free. (310) 327-5345

Sisters to Benefit

Les Dames de Saint Louis host 10th annual Tea at 11 a.m. at Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento Drive, Calabasas. All proceeds from silent auction and raffle baskets support sisters of Saint Louis Retirement Fund. $60. Reservations: (818) 703-5091

SAT., FEB. 28

Get Wildflower Primer

National Park Service’s Natural History Series takes a look at "What’s Blooming?" at 10 a.m. beginning at Zuma Canyon Trailhead (end of Bonsall Drive off Pacific Coast Hwy., opposite Zuma Beach entrance, Malibu; at traffic light take Busch Drive to right on Rainsford to left on Bonsall). Search for early wildflowers on 2-hour walk through canyon bottom. Free. (805) 370-2301

SUN., FEB. 29

A Night at the Oscars

Kiwanis Club of Moorpark will host a fundraiser, "A Night at the Oscars," at 5 p.m. at the Grinder Restaurant, in Ralph’s shopping mall on West Los Angeles Ave. Auctions, raffles, viewing of the Oscar broadcast on wide screen television. $30 includes dinner; proceeds go to help children in need. (805) 523-1857

SAT., MARCH 6

A Femme Focus

California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks: 25th annual Creative Options: A Day for Women begins 9 a.m. in CLU’s gym/auditorium and features guest speakers Cathleen Rountree and Sheryl Roush plus more than 70 workshops highlighting women’s issues and concerns. Presented by CLU Women’s Resource Center and American Association of University Women, Thousand Oaks branch. Registration info: (805) 493-3345

What’s a Gizmo Guy?

Pepperdine University, Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu: Family fare with the Gizmo Guys at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. features comic jugglers. For ages four and up. $17.50. (310) 506-4522

SUN., MARCH 7

Have a Whale of a Day

Eighth annual Whale Festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Point Mugu State Park, Sycamore Cove (off Pacific Coast Hwy.). Celebrate annual return of gray whale with whale watching, music, live performances, food, arts and crafts to buy and more. Led by park naturalists. (805) 488-1827

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