THURS., JAN. 20

THURS., JAN. 20

Prevent Fires, Falls

Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks: From 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., the Ventura County Fire Department’s Office of Community Education will present "Remembering When?" a humorous and interactive presentation to teach seniors how to prevent fires and falls. Raffle with safety prizes, giveaways. Free. Register: (805) 381-2744

Oak Park Gardeners

The Oak Park Gardeners meet 7 p.m. at Mae Boyar Park, 130 Kanan Road, Oak Park. Garden member Jeanne Cope will provide tips on planting a spring garden. New member registration will be accepted on the 28 new parcels to be installed. (818) 889-3518

MHS Makes Music

Moorpark High School’s musical production class will present its original musical "Happily Ever After, Or Was It?" at 7 p.m. tonight and at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the MHS Performing Arts Center, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. $5. (805) 529-6490

FRI., JAN. 21

Telescopes Are Topic

Members of the Ventura County Astronomical Society will conduct a new telescope-user’s clinic, providing demonstrations and answering questions. At 7:30 p.m. at Vista Fundamental School, 2175 Wisteria Ave., Simi Valley but location may be changed to Forum Auditorium at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road; please call (805) 520-9666 to confirm.

Artist Lectures in Simi

Simi Valley Art Association sponsors: Area artists are invited to lectures by artist Saul Bernstein on the techniques of such painters as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Rubens and El Greco, tonight following scholarship awards at 7:30 p.m. and from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sat., Jan. 22, at Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. $25 for both sessions. (805) 584-1850

Storyteller Tells Tales

Storyteller Diane Ferlatte, known for her dynamic and rhythmic style, will perform at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. in the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $7 to $10. (805) 650-6735

Disney Film Featured

In a fundraiser in support of the re-election of Calabasas City Councilmember Lesley Devine, parents with kids under 8 are invited to a Family Night at the Movies featuring a Disney classic movie from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas. (818) 223-9476

Teen Concert

Alex Fiore Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks will host a concert from 6 p.m. to midnight featuring 11 of Ventura County’s top rock acts including headliners Equal and InMemory. $10. High school students only; must bring current school photo I.D. (805) 494-5156

SAT., JAN. 22

Toadstool Workshop

Bob and Carol Furniss of Peak District National Park in Derbyshire County of central England will teach an English Cottage Toadstool workshop, where participants learn to make an artificial stone mushroom garden accessory that should gather moss as it weathers. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. $10. Reservations: (818) 878-3741

Hike Urban to Wild

Join the National Park Service at 10 a.m. at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park for "Living on the Edge," a 1.5-mile hike that will begin in the main parking lot and will search for signs of life where natural and urban communities meet. (805) 370-2301

Comedy Nite at Pierce

Hillel at Pierce & Valley colleges presents 10th annual Comedy Nite Extravaganza: Comedy Nite 2005 at 8 p.m. at Pierce College’s Main Theater in the Performing Arts Building, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, featuring nationally known comedians. Free parking in Lot 6. Theodore Bikel will be honored. Silent auction at 7 p.m. $30 to $35. (818) 887-5901

Oak Park Concert

Russ & Julie’s House Concerts: At 8 p.m. in Oak Park singer-songwriters Jeff Young, member of Jackson Browne’s band and musical director, producer and primary composer for Malibu Sound Music Productions, and Jonathan Pointer, who mixes country, jazz, folk and rock, will perform. Includes coffee and dessert buffet. $15. Location provided with reservations by calling (818) 707-2179

Toastmasters Teach

"Robert’s Rules of Order," a seminar and workshop, will be presented from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Sagacious Speakers Toastmasters Club and other area clubs at 2649 Townsgate Road, Ste. 500, Westlake Village. Free admission; $15 optional purchase of seminar materials. (818) 773-1755

Auction of Roses

Ventura County Rose Society hosts annual auction at 1 p.m. at Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. More than 200 roses including rare and hard-to-find varieties will be at auction and for sale; plus silent auction of rose-related items. Free refreshments, free admission. Open to all. (805) 495-3416

Folksinger Featured

Grammy-nominated folksinger and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. at Church of Religious Science, 101 S. Laurel, Ventura. $20-$23. (805) 646-8907

It’s a Speech-a-Thon

Conejo Valley Toastmasters host inaugural Thousand Oaks/Simi Valley "Speech-a-Thon" entertaining the public with fantastic speeches at 2 p.m. at Borders Bookstore, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. (805) 493-4910

Hear Young Performers

New West Symphony’s Guitar Center Young Artists Concert will feature the 2005 Discovery Artists as soloists including cellist Jeffrey Li, 15, of Oak Park and pianist Sean Chen, 16, of Oak Park at 7:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $10-$25. (800) NEW WEST

Yard Sale & Yard Work

Walnut Canyon Elementary School, 280 Casey Road, Moorpark hosts a Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the school. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. it’s also Green Thumb Day at the school. Gardeners, potting soil, flowers and plants needed. To donate items to rummage sale or to volunteer for garden work, call (805) 390-0255.

Come Square Dance

Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts a plus-level square dance with A-1Tip from 7 to 10:45 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 499-2920

SUN., JAN. 23

For Young Birders

Malibu Lagoon State Beach: Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society conducts a "Birdwatching for Young Children & Parents" program at 10 a.m. Enjoy a special short walk for children and families; binoculars provided. (310) 393-6025

Nordic Choir Performs

The Luther College Nordic Choir from Iowa will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. They are rated one of the top a cappella college choirs in the nation and the concert will feature a variety of sacred works. $10 to $16. (805) 495-0406

Ray Bradbury Appears

Ray Bradbury, author of "The Martian Chronicles," "Fahrenheit 451" and many other works and one of the most literate, lyrical and erudite writers of science fiction, fantasy and futurism, will discuss and sign his books including his newest story collection, "The Cat’s Pajamas," at a noontime appearance at Barnes & Noble, 160 S. Westlake Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 446-2820

Native American Tales

Navajo storyteller Geri Keams will drum and chant to accompany her stories from many tribes about such characters as Trickster Coyote and Wise Old Spider in a 2 p.m. performance in the community room at Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. $3 to $5. (805) 581-1906

Fun Family Concert

Grace Brethren Elementary School hosts a fun family concert fundraiser at 4 p.m. at Grace Brethren Church, 2900 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley, featuring Rob Biagi and his band. $7. (805) 527-0101

MON., JAN. 24

Special Ed PTA

Las Virgenes Special Education PTA is to facilitate parents, school and community working together to enhance the lives of children with special needs. They will meet at 7 p.m. in the LVUSD district office board room, 4111 N. Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas.

String Orchestras Play

Arroyo West Elementary School and Chaparral Middle School String Orchestras perform "A Winter Concert" at 7 p.m. in Moorpark Civic Center, next to City Hall, 799 Moorpark Ave., Moorpark. Students in grades 3-8 featured. Free. (805) 552-9141

TUES., JAN. 25

Child Internet Safety

Conejo Council PTA hosts "Child Internet Safety" program presented by L.A. District Attorney’s office, Bureau of Crime Prevention & Youth Services Department at 6:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School Performing Arts Center, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 498-4051

WED., JAN. 26

Calabasas Chamber

At 7 p.m. Mayor Michael Harrison will present State of the City Address at Calabasas City Hall, 26135 Mureau Road, Calabasas. Calabasas Chamber of Commerce will host a reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. Free. At 11:30 a.m. Thurs., Jan. 27 the Chamber will host its installation luncheon at Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. $25-$30. RSVP: (818) 222-5680

RSVP for Bella Vita

Reservations are due today for the Bella Vita Italian-American Social Club’s dinner scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 28 at St. Julie Billiart Parish Hall, 2475 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. $9. (805) 446-9225

C.V. Garden Club

Jennie Ayers, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Woodland Hills, will discuss "Creating a Wildlife Habitat in Your Backyard" at 9:30 a.m. meeting of Conejo Valley Garden Club at United Methodist Church, 1000 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Her focus will be on utilizing native plants. (805) 497-2949

FRI., JAN. 28

RSVP Due to Chamber

Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber requests reservations by today for their Installation Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thurs., Feb. 3 at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Guest speaker is Barry Groveman, Mayor Pro Tem of Calabasas, with special guests Greg Totten, Tony Strickland, Leland Harris. $25. (818) 889-3150

A Sondheim Musical

Conejo Players Theatre, Inc. presents the Stephen Sondheim musical "Company" at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays beginning tonight and continuing through Sat., Feb. 26 at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. Opening night with champagne buffet is $18; other dates are $14 to $18. (805) 495-3715

A Concert with Strings

Westminster Presbyterian Church sanctuary, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village: At 7:30 p.m. the "East Meets West" concert will feature the Pacific Harmony String Quartet plus cellist Stephen Custer and pianist Christine DeKlotz performing music by Bach, Mozart, Dvorak, Chopin plus Chinese folk music. $5-$10. (818) 889-5431, (805) 497-7884

SAT., JAN. 29

Carnivore Facts

At 2 p.m. at National Park Service Visitor Center, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, park wildlife ecologist Dr. Seth Riley will give a lecture, "Carnivores on the Fringe." Understand the secret lives of coyotes, bobcats and mountain lions. Learn what it takes to survive on the fringe of an urban landscape. Free. (805) 370-2301

Elvis Tribute

California Lutheran University Alumni Association’s 17th annual "Tribute to the King of Rock ’n’ Roll" featuring Elvis impersonator Raymond Michael of Moorpark and his 24-piece band and seven backup singers is at 8 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. $10-$35. (805) 493-3170

Rose Pruning Taught

Ventura County Rose Society and Gold Coast Heritage Rose Group present a pruning demonstration of Old Garden Roses at 9 a.m. in rose garden of the Stagecoach Inn, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. (805) 495-3416

Artists to Gather

California Gold Coast Watercolor Society hosts a painting demonstration by artist Fealing Lin from noon to 3 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 144 South "C" St., Oxnard. Pizza lunch will be served. Free to members, $5 nonmembers. (805) 484-7594 Diane

Genealogy Seminar

Conejo Valley Genealogical Society hosts "Discovering Your Ancestors (Sleuthing the Records, Finding Buried Treasure)" seminar from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. in community room at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Guest speaker is history professor and professional genealogist Wendy Bebout Elliott, PhD. $43 includes catered gourmet lunch, door prizes, Internet resources class, etc. Open to all. (818) 889-8464, (805) 482-8140

Ventura Wine Tasting

Leeward Winery, 2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura hosts 26th anniversary celebration with a Candlelight Vertical Wine Tasting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Free. (805) 656-5054

Girl Scouts at CLU

Girl Scouts host an "Urban Campout" for girls ages 5 to 9 interested in joining Girl Scouts. From 9 to 11 a.m. at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. $10 per girl includes Girl Scout registration. (877) 824-7248, ext. 107

Puppet Show

City of Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento, Calabasas will present "The Stroud Puppets in Grandpa Jake’s Basement Puppet Show" at 2 p.m. for ages 3 and up featuring fun, stories and song. Free tickets required; pick up at reference desk with proof of library card. (818) 225-7616, ext. 8

Cheerleaders Compete

Westlake High School Competition Cheer Squad will host American Cheer Power "New Year’s Holiday Championship" at Westlake High School gym, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. (800) 500-0840 or call Cheryl Bledin for event time at (805) 494-9946

Simpsons Tackle Bard

Rick Miller brings more than 50 characters from "The Simpsons" to a quirky re-casting of Shakespeare’s "Macbeth" at 8 p.m. in the Smothers Theatre on the Pepperdine University campus, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. "MacHomer" is described as a one-man vocal spectacular more than 85 percent true to the Bard’s writing featuring Simpson characters impersonated by Miller. $35. (310) 506-4522

Community Forum

"Where Do We Go from Here?" is a community forum at 2 p.m. at the Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Join Veterans for Peace, Code Pink, Heal the Bay and many other groups to unite Los Angeles-area progressives.

Square Dancing

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

SUN., JAN. 30

Local Talent at Or Ami

With a portion of the proceeds benefiting victims of the tsunami disaster, flutist Toby Caplan-Stonefield of Westlake Village and ’03 CHS graduate Aaron Meyer, a pianist/composer, will be featured in first of a series of concerts, "The Music of Or Ami," from 4 to 6 p.m. at Congregation Or Ami, 26115 Mureau Road, Calabasas. Wine and cheese reception to follow. $12. Reservations: (818) 880-4880

JCC Has Open House

The New JCC at Milken hosts an open house event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills showcasing their new programming for youth and adults and many activities to sample throughout the day. (818) 464-3300

CLU Hosts Concerts

California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks: At 2 p.m. today in Samuelson Chapel, music faculty member Andrew Malloy, trombone, and Nancy Ackerman, organ, will perform works by Daniel Pinkham and others; and at 8 p.m. tomorrow also in the chapel, the Academic Female Voice Choir Lyran of Finland will perform a wide repertoire featuring various genres and shifts from traditional to modern. Freewill offerings will be accepted at each event. (805) 493-3305

Free Craft Workshop

Artist Michael Williams will present a cultural craft workshop teaching participants how to make dream catchers or prayer sticks with beads, feathers and other materials from 10 a.m. to noon and from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa park site in Newbury Park. Free with reservations: (805) 375-1930