THURS., FEB. 3

THURS., FEB. 3

RSVP for Luncheon

The Westlake Women’s Club requires reservations by today for its Tues., Feb. 8 meeting and luncheon beginning at 10 a.m. at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Guest speaker J.D. Power III, CEO of Westlake Village-based J.D. Power and Associates, will discuss "How the Information Age Is Raising Consumer Expectations." $20. (818) 865-1399

African Violet Info

Thousand Oaks African Violet Society will meet 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. There will be a culture class and program on different aspects of growing African violets and a short business meeting. Visitors and their plants always welcome. (805) 581-0014

Admissions Preview

Grace Brethren High School, 1350 Cherry Ave., Simi Valley: At 7 p.m. parents and students interested in obtaining information about the high school’s programs are invited to attend Admissions Preview Night. (805) 522-4667

Compost Workshop

Starbucks, 1025 Broadbeck Lane, Newbury Park: "How-to" compost workshop at 7 p.m. Chip Bolick, master composter, will teach basics, provide tips, and Starbucks will dispense free 5-lb. bags of coffee grounds for your garden. Free.

Candidates’ Forum

Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts a Candidates’ Forum at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Las Virgenes Unified School District, 4111 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. Seven candidates will vie for three Calabasas City Council seats; Election Day is March 8. Hear the candidates express their views and ask them about issues of concern. Refreshments at 7 p.m. (818) 222-5680

FRI., FEB. 4

Fiesta Night at Maple

Maple Elementary School, 3501 Kimber Drive, Newbury Park hosts a Bingo/Mexican Fiesta Night from 6 to 8 p.m. This is an annual fundraiser for the fourth-grade educational tour of Sacramento. Prizes, raffles, festivities, food. (805) 499-9007

T.O. Teen Concert

Alex Fiore Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks: From 7 to 11 p.m. is a rock show featuring Home Grown as headliner plus four other bands. Open to high school students only with current school photo I.D. $10. (805) 494-5156

‘Barefoot in the Park’

Camarillo Community Theatre presents Neil Simon’s comedy "Barefoot in the Park" tonight through March 6 at 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo (inside the airport). Show times are 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $8 to $15. On Fri., Feb. 4 it is two for the price of one. (805) 388-5716

Mind-Body Connection

Dr. Candace Pert of Georgetown University Medical School will discuss "Mind, Body, Soul and Healing" from 7 to 10 p.m. at Westlake Village Church of Religious Science, 2649 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. $45. (818) 486-6720

Musical Cinderella

The Young Artists Ensemble presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "Cinderella the Musical" at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, tonight through Feb. 20, also at 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun., at Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Theatre on the Hill, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. $10 to $15. (805) 381-1246

Teen Concert

Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas: At 7 p.m. a concert for teens will feature My Marathon Mind, Other Than Else, Le Severance, Francine Dancer and Adam Paul’s Band. $7. (818) 880-2993

SAT., FEB. 5

Hunting Mushrooms

Members of Los Angeles Mycological Society lead a "Wild Mushroom Foray" from 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on the campus of Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Heavy rain will cancel. Free. (818) 878-3741

Just for Kids

Parachute Express will perform its splendid harmonies and catchy dance tunes at 1 p.m. in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $10. (805) 650-6735

A Parenting Primer

Conejo Coalition for Youth and Families and Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning present a parenting conference, "Celebrate the Family," from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Newbury Park High School, 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Keynote speaker Peter Alsop, PhD is a singer/songwriter, educator and humorist. $25 per person/$35 per couple at the door. (805) 495-6471

Pinki’s Playhouse

Pinki’s Playhouse Theatre for Children to See presents a production of "Little Red Riding Hood" at 11 a.m. today and Sat., Feb. 12 at Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo. Meet cast members after the show. $5. (805) 388-5716

La Conchita Benefit

The Moorpark High School Performing Arts Department will host a benefit performance for those affected by the landslide at La Conchita at 7 p.m. at 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark featuring the MHS Jazz "A" and "B" bands, MHS Chorus, MHS Dance Team, Ray Hebel as Tom Jones, and Lane 29, a Thousand Oaks-based jazz big band. $7 to $10. (805) 378-6305, ext. 3112

T.O. Dance Club

The Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Feb. 19 at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Tonight it’s the big band sound of the Unforgettables at a Sweetheart Dance, and on Feb. 19 Tunes "R" Us will perform. $5 to $7. (805) 381-2744

Strauss Ranch Stroll

At 10 a.m. join a docent-guided, easy-paced stroll at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura and learn about area’s history. There’s also a big lawn area just right for a family picnic afterwards. Free. (805) 370-2301

Open Space Hikes

Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve: From 2 to 4 p.m. today it’s a "Wildflowers Flirt with the Birds and the Bees" walk; from 8 to 10 a.m. Sat., Feb. 12 the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society will lead a birding walk; and from 9 to 11 a.m. Sat., Feb. 26 join a "Mountain Lions––Myths, Legends and Fact" informative guided hike. (310) 858-7272, ext. 115

Square Dancers

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

School Rummage Sale

Westlake Elementary School’s PFA will host an all-school Rummage and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring furniture, clothing, sports equipment and toys at 1571 E. Potrero Road, Westlake Village. (805) 495-8508 Anita

Free Throw Contest

The Knights of Columbus host a Free Throw contest for boys and girls ages 10 through 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church, Westlake Village. (805) 493-0338 Gerard Armstrong

SUN., FEB. 6

Salute to Reagan

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley: Honoring Ronald Reagan posthumously with a Birthday Anniversary Celebration. Wreath-laying ceremony 11 a.m., Camp Pendleton’s brass quintet to play music beginning at 10:45 a.m. Free birthday cake. To tour museum costs $2 to $7; birthday-oriented events are free of charge. (800) 410-8354

MON., FEB. 7

Special Ed Issues

The Oak Park Special Education Advisory Committee will host a parent forum to provide input regarding district special education programs at 7 p.m. in the Oak Park Library Lecture Room on the OPHS campus at 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. General meeting at 6:30 p.m. (818) 865-8564

DAR Awards

Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will have its Awards Winners Programs at 7 p.m. in the education wing of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 30600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. (805) 532-1148 Carol

Take Bridge Lessons

Thousand Oaks Bridge Club offers beginning bridge lessons starting 7 p.m. tonight and lasting eight weeks at Bridge Academy, 77 Rolling Hills Drive, Ste. 108, Thousand Oaks. (818) 735-9778

Discuss Politics

History in Politics Discussion Group meets from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free-wheeling open-minded exercise in expression and interaction on issues vital to how each generation lives and is governed. (805) 381-2744

TUES., FEB. 8

Women’s Connection

Thousand Oaks Women’s Connection will present "A Lovely Valentine Party" featuring "Gifts Galore!" from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Businesswoman Lee Jones, who served in the military, will discuss "It Will All Work Out!" Lunch and musical guests. $20. (805) 552-0389

V.C. Writers Club

Ventura County Writers Club hosts Debra Mandel, PhD, author, columnist and psychologist, as guest speaker at 7 p.m. meeting at Borders Books, 125 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Also speaking will be Jeanne Martin, PhD, expert on antiquities and ancient literature. Free. (805) 496-6204

WED., FEB. 9

Garden Construction

Garden designer Stephanie Wilson Blanc will lead a workshop, "Constructing a Garden Today," at 7:30 p.m. at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. She’ll stress blending natural space and existing architecture to create visually pleasing and ecologically authentic living "masterpieces" in one’s own backyard. Free with reservations: (818) 878-3741

A Moorpark RSVP

Reservations are due by noon today for the Fri., Feb. 11 luncheon of the Moorpark Women’s Fortnightly Club, which begins 10 a.m. at Moorpark Presbyterian Church, 13950 Peach Hill Road. $10. Call Nancy at (805) 529-7656

Dems to Gather

Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley meets 6:30 p.m. at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Tonight’s theme is organizing to take action. (805) 675-8785

Chinese New Year

Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills: come and listen to the story of Chinese New Year and join in a Chinese New Year parade at 3:30 p.m. in a program open to all ages. Free. (818) 889-2278

Actors’ Live Reading

Club House, Point Dume Mobile Home Park, 29500 W. Heathercliff Road, Malibu: Public invited to hear actors from A Readers Theatre read selections from the Sam Shepard play "True West" from 1 to 3 p.m. Free. (310) 456-6139

THURS., FEB. 10

Chai Folk Ensemble

Sarah Sommer Chai Folk Ensemble will perform Israeli music and dance to live orchestra and singers in a culturally rich concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Tickets start at $18. (805) 449-2787, (818) 889-6310

Gem & Mineral Club

Conejo Gem & Mineral Club hosts speaker Mike Havstad, a rock collector and professional photographer, who will discuss "Fluorite, a Journey Through Color and Form" at 7:30 p.m. in the Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Public welcome. (818) 707-9972

Moms Talk Schools

"Picking the Right Preschool for my Child" will be the topic of discussion when the Conejo Valley Chapter of Mothers and More hosts its chapter meeting from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 E. Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. RSVP to Grace at (818) 874-9163

W.H. Woman’s Club

The Woodland Hills Woman’s Club meets 10 a.m. for business, lunch and entertainment at the Calabasas Inn. The club features women active in community service, volunteerism and philanthropies. (818) 223-8724

FRI., FEB. 11

Chamber Event

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks present "Economic Forecast" for the Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village region from 7 to 9 a.m. at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. $45. (805) 370-0035

Stage Door Presents...

Stage Door Theatre, 28311 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills: The romantic comedy "Alone Together" will be presented from tonight through March 26. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees on Feb. 13 and 27 and March 13. $12 to $15. (818) 889-5209

SAT., FEB. 12

Hiking Sage Ranch

From 2:30 to 5 p.m. join a "Winter Wildflowers Hike" at Sage Ranch Park. For directions, call (310) 858-7272, ext. 115

SUN., FEB. 13

Concert in Westlake

United Methodist Church sanctuary, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village: The Agoura Trio will perform works by Mozart, Rachmaninoff and Schubert at 3 p.m. $5 to $10. (818) 889-5431, (805) 497-7884

WED., FEB. 16

Chamber Mixer

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts Chamber After Five Mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Countrywide Bank, 225 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Celebrating bank’s new location. Appetizers, raffle prizes. (805) 370-0035

FRI., FEB. 18

T.O. Woman’s Club

Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club hosts its annual fundraising fashion show, themed this year as "Fabulous Finds" at the Wood Ranch Golf Club in Simi Valley. Fashions may be purchased. Event includes lunch and door prize drawings. Funds raised will benefit Conejo Valley charitable organizations. $40. (805) 499-8039

FRI., FEB. 25

T.O. Rock Concert

The fifth annual "Rock the Oaks" concert for Conejo Valley teens will feature four local bands performing: Cicada, Quick Six, Other Than Else and LuckDown. Show is at 7:30 p.m. in Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $13. (805) 449-2787

SUN., FEB. 27

Calabasas History

Calabasas Anza Heritage Association hosts 20th annual "Anza en Calabazas" historical presentation and festivities from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Sepulveda Adobe on Mulholland Hwy. west of Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas. Free. (310) 327-5345