THURS., MARCH 3

Learn to Clog

Conejo Valley Cloggers teach all levels, all ages at 6:45 p.m. Thursdays at Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. New beginner class slated for March 31. $3 to $5 per session. (805) 527-6185

About African Violets

Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 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. Come and bring your plant, too! (805) 581-0014

Calabasas Chamber

Calabasas Chamber of Commerce presents business workshop, "How to Create or Fine Tune Your Business Plan," from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn, 24150 Park Sorrento, Calabasas featuring guest speaker Gary Lysik, CFO of city of Calabasas. $10 to $15. RSVP: (818) 222-5680

College Knowledge

Students and families from Agoura, Calabasas and Oak Park High Schools are invited to attend College Knowledge Night from 6:15 to 9 p.m. in the Pavilion at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. (818) 735-3315 Mae Greenwald

FRI., MARCH 4

For Active Seniors

Ventura Chapter of Over the Hill Gang International invites active people 50-plus to get acquainted at a member’s home in Thousand Oaks at 7 p.m. These folks ski, hike, bike, have dinner and enjoy cultural events. (805) 495-8107

Chamber Breakfast

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts networking Breakfast of Champions from 7 to 9 a.m. at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Mark Benhard and Greg Spaulding will discuss "Marketing Your Business." Learn about strategic marketing, public relations. $25. (805) 370-0035

Young Teen Dance

Teens in grades 6 through 9 are invited to the next After Dark dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Music by Creative Sounds, dancing, inflatable slide attraction and food court. School I.D. is required. $5. (805) 517-6300

SAT., MARCH 5

Kids’ Adventure Tale

Theatreworks USA brings to musical life C.S. Lewis’ adventure story about four children who enter the land of Narnia when they present "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" at 4 and 7 p.m. in Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $14 to $18. (805) 449-2787

House Concert

House Concert at Bodie House in Agoura Hills will feature singer-songwriters John Flynn and Eric Hansen at 8 p.m. Dessert and appetizer bar. $15. RSVP for address: (818) 706-8309

Democratic Women

Democratic Women of the Conejo Valley host a Kick-Off Brunch from 9:15 to 11 a.m. at Piatti Restaurant, 101 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Assemblywoman (35th District) Hannah Beth Jackson will speak on "How Women Can Empower the Democratic Party." $35. (805) 675-8785

Free Video Workshops

Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks: From 9 a.m. to noon a free video workshop will be offered for potential entrants in the Conejo Teen Video Festival (youth up to age 19). This session is for novice filmmakers; from 9 a.m. to noon on Sat., March 19 will be a session on editing. Free. (805) 494-5156

Talk on Hummingbirds

Author and hummingbird expert Sheri Williamson will sign her book and present an informal program on hummingbirds at 1 p.m. at Wild Birds Unlimited, 22110 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Free. Reserve: (818) 704-7333

A Play for Kids

Conejo Players Theatre, Inc., 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks presents "Dear Edwina, Jr.," a comedy by and for children, at 1 and 4 p.m. today and tomorrow and Sat. and Sun., March 12 and 13. $8. (805) 495-3715

Arts & Crafts Festival

18th annual Spring Arts & Crafts Festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. More than 100 artisans and crafters will be selling original handmade arts and craft items. Free kids’ face-painting and crafts area. Free admission. (805) 381-2791

Gem & Mineral Show

Ventura Gem & Mineral Society presents "Artistry from Nature," its 43rd annual Gem, Mineral, Lapidary & Fossil Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow at Seaside Park, Ventura County fairgrounds. Free admission. (805) 659-3577

Concert at St. Max

St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village will present soprano Winter Watson and composer Frederick Mabalot in a concert titled "Songs from the New Age" at 8 p.m. in the sanctuary. $20. (818) 991-3915

CVD Kickoff Picnic

Conejo Valley Days Kickoff Picnic is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. See 100 classic and vintage cars on display, buy a raffle ticket to win a 2005 Mustang. Tiny Tots Pageant is at 1 p.m. Entertainment, games, food. Free admission. (805) 492-5779

T.O. Dance Club

Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., March 19 at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Live bands perform: Starlighters tonight and Good Vibrations on March 19. $5 to $7. (805) 381-2744

Strauss Ranch Stroll

Join a docent-led stroll at 10 a.m. at the Peter Strauss Ranch house, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. (at Troutdale Drive), Agoura, for a leisurely exploration of the bucolic grounds. Free. (805) 370-2301

C.V. Botanic Garden

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks hosts a native and water-wise plant sale from 10 a.m. to noon today, and at 2 p.m. tomorrow Dr. Ed Hager will lead a walk through the rare fruit orchard. Free. (805) 494-7630

Fun at Teaching Zoo

America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College hosts its 14th annual Spring Spectacular from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow and Sat.-Sun., March 12-13 and 19-20 on the campus at 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark featuring an "Animals in Wonderland" theme with a "behind-the-scenes" tour, animal actors, kids’ activities. $5 to $8. (805) 378-1441

Rummage Sale

Moorpark High School Instrumental Music Program hosts a pancake breakfast and rummage sale at United Methodist Church on Flory Ave. in Moorpark. Breakfast is from 7 a.m. to noon, cost is $5. Rummage sale is from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info on breakfast call Bob Hudson at (805) 523-2927, for rummage sale info call Cuca Boeck at (805) 529-5963

SUN., MARCH 6

Salute the Gray Whales

Channel Islands Harbor will host the annual Celebration of the Whales Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fisherman’s Wharf, corner of Channel Islands Boulevard and Victoria Avenue, Oxnard, featuring arts and crafts, live entertainment, exhibits, food booths and activities highlighting the Pacific Gray Whale. (805) 958-4852

Learn Swing, Salsa

Dance instructor M.C. Callaghan will teach Swing and Salsa from 1 to 5 p.m. at Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. $20 per person. (818) 880-2159

Classical Concert

Conejo Concerto Orchestra will perform annual classical concert featuring local young artists on piano, harp, cello and violin at 2:30 p.m. in Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Works by Beethoven, Chopin, etc. $10 to $15. (805) 449-2787

Walk to End Hunger

Moorpark community participates in a walk to end hunger locally and abroad. Register at 12:30 p.m. in Flory School parking lot. Walk starts at 1 p.m., route is slightly less than 5 kilometers. Supports Moorpark Food Pantry and international hunger relief projects. (805) 531-6420

MON., MARCH 7

Sharpen Your Memory

RSVP is due today to attend Woodland Hills Woman’s Club meeting on Thurs., March 10 at Calabasas Inn where Dr. Arnold Bresky will be featured speaker discussing "How to Improve Your Memory." $20.50. Call for reservations and event time: (818) 225-0843

SEAC to Meet

The Oak Park Special Education Advisory Committee will hear from OPUSD parent and attorney Allison Brightman on "504 Plans, IEPs . . . What Does It All Mean?" at 7 p.m. in lecture room at Oak Park Library, on OPHS campus, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. General meeting at 6:30 p.m. precedes talk. (818) 865-8564

C.V. DAR

Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, meets at noon at Marie Callender’s restaurant, 20 W. Cochran, Simi Valley. Speakers Brenda White and Denise Snavely will present a program, "A Bird’s Eye View of the Troops in Iraq." (805) 532-1148

TUES., MARCH 8

V.C. Writers’ Club

Patricia Smiley, whose first novel is "False Profits," will be featured speaker at 7 p.m. meeting of Ventura County Writers Club at Borders Books, 125 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. A craft-of-writing segment will follow her talk. Free. (805) 496-6204

Women’s Connection

Thousand Oaks Women’s Connection meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Noel Kelman will present "Meals in Minutes," featuring simple meals. Musical guest plus guest speaker. $20. (805) 498-1640

WL Women’s Club

Westlake Women’s Club meets 10 a.m. at Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Guest speaker Rita Faulder, most recently curator for Estelle Doheny Collection of Rare Books and Manuscripts, will discuss "A Life of Devotion." $24. (818) 865-1399

WED., MARCH 9

Kids’ Author Talks

Bestselling children’s author Lee Wardlaw will make a fun and lively presentation at 6:30 p.m. at Walnut Canyon School, 280 Casey Road, Moorpark. She’s written 24 books for young readers, from picture books to teen novels. Students will read excerpts from her book "101 Ways to Bug Your Teacher."

Dem Club Hosts Howry

Joe Howry, managing editor of the Ventura County Star, will be guest speaker when the Democratic Club of Conejo Valley meets at 6:30 p.m. at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. He will discuss "Today’s Concerns and Their Effects on Ventura County." (805) 675-8785

Join the Civil Warriors

Civil Warriors Round Table meets 6:30 p.m. at Weiler’s Deli, 22323 Sherman Way, West Hills, where Helen Lodge will speak at 7 p.m. on "William T. Sherman: America’s Grimmest General." $5 includes drinks and cookies, $12 includes buffet dinner. For dinner only, must RSVP by noon today to (805) 492-2016 Dr. Jeff Wissot

Laffs at Library

Actor-comedian Shelley Berman will present "Comedy and its Reflections in History" at 7 p.m. in multipurpose room at Platt Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 884-0707

CVUSD Job Faire

Students in grades 8-12 invited to attend Conejo Valley Unified School District’s 2005 Career Faire from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Learn about specific professions, internship opportunities, how to prepare for an interview and how to write a resume. (805) 495-7491, ext. 1033

AHS Puts on Play

Agoura High School’s Music Boosters and Theater Arts Boosters present the Tony-nominated Broadway musical comedy "My Favorite Year" at 7 p.m. nightly, tonight through Sat., March 12, in the G Building on the Agoura High School campus, 28545 Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. $5 to $15. (818) 991-5147 for reserved seats

THURS., MARCH 10

For Lady Executives

RSVP is due today for San Fernando Valley Chapter of Executive Women International’s informational presentation and reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tues., March 15 at Oakwood Worldwide, 22122 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 832-2031

C.V. Newcomers Club

Conejo Valley Newcomers Club hosts its annual free evening coffee event from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn about this social organization and its activities. Call for location: (805) 677-2628

Networking Breakfast

Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a Networking Breakfast at Terri’s Cafe, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Gourmet breakfast, bring business cards and brochures. $8-$10; call for time. (818) 889-3150

Learn Internet Tips

Thousand Oaks Library presents demonstration of basic features of Internet from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road. From 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thurs., March 24, an Internet demonstration of searching tips and strategies will be presented, also in Newbury Park. Free. (805) 498-2139

Volcanic Geology

Conejo Gem & Mineral Club will host guest speaker Dr. Eugene Fritsche, retired CSUN professor emeritus, discussing "Volcanic Geology of the Santa Monica Mountains" at 7:30 p.m. meeting at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 707-9972

FRI., MARCH 11

Battlin’ Teen Bands

The 7th annual Agourapalooza: Teen Battle of the Bands!" will be staged from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Drinks, snacks available. $10. (818) 597-7361

T.O. Used-Book Sale

Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library sponsor a used-book sale from 6 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, featuring more than 8,000 books ranging in price from 35 cents to $1, plus special collections at special prices. Admission free. (805) 499-2965

Agoura Newcomers

Agoura Newcomers Club hosts a coffee from 10 a.m. to noon at Anne Novik’s home, 5867 Ridgebrook Drive, Agoura Hills. To learn about the club or its future activities, call Joan Udani at (818) 991-6590

A Fun Family Concert

Kids and parents invited to "Razzle-Bam-Boom!" featuring the music and comedy of Mark Beckwith and Obediah Thomas at 6:30 p.m. in Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $10. (805) 650-6735

SAT., MARCH 12

Drum for Good Cause

Bang a Drum world percussion store will host a 24-hour drumming marathon to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity beginning at 6 p.m. and led by drum circle facilitator Kalani. Proceeds will help rebuild houses destroyed by the tsunami. At 1255 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. Hand drums provided. (310) 985-9497 Chris Reid

Egg Artistry Show

26th annual California Egg Artistry Show and Sale is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. In the style of Faberge, these works of art are created from actual eggshells. $3 to $5. (310) 273-5096

Therapeutic Dance

Disabled youth ages 13 and up invited to the city of Thousand Oaks’ 15th annual Therapeutic Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at Alex Fiore Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Theme is "Fiesta" and there’ll be a mariachi band. $5. (805) 449-2109

SUN., MARCH 13

Shamrocks & Jazz

Jazz harpist Carol Robbins and her jazz ensemble will perform in concert at 4 p.m. in the Preus-Brandt Forum on the California Lutheran University campus, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks with a salute to St. Patrick’s Day including a jazz rendition of "Danny Boy." $5 to $10. (818) 365-4065

FRI., MARCH 18

Simi Arts & Crafts Fair

A Spring Arts & Crafts Fair will be presented from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and tomorrow at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Handmade items for sale including Easter decorations. Admission free. Also, from 8 to 11 a.m. tomorrow, the Simi Valley Council on Aging and Rotary Club of Simi Valley Noontimers will sponsor an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at the Senior Center. $4. (805) 583-6364

W.L. Women’s Club

Westlake Women’s Club will present 36th annual philanthropic Fashion Show and Luncheon at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. At 10 a.m. boutiques and silent auction begin. Social hour at 11 a.m. and luncheon at noon with fashion show and entertainment. $60. (818) 889-8705

SAT., MARCH 19

Monte Carlo Night

JCC at Milken, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills: Inaugural Monte Carlo Night is from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Play wheel of fortune, craps and roulette. $36-$60 members, $50-$80 public includes $25 worth of casino chips, one drink coupon, all the food you can eat and one raffle ticket. Reserve: (818) 464-3300

Leonis Adobe Musical

Leonis Adobe Museum Children’s Theater Group presents "Down on the Rancho," a musical based on growing up on a ranch in the 1880s, at noon at 23537 Calabasas Road, Old Town Calabasas. Production features a fan dance, roping and fun way of bringing history to life. $2 to $4. (818) 222-6511