THURS., MARCH 10

For Women Executives

RSVPs are 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 7:30 a.m. at Terri’s Cafe, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Gourmet breakfast, bring business cards and brochures. $8-$10. (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

T.O. Used-Book Sale

Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library is sponsoring 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 from 35 cents to $1, plus special collections at special prices. Admission free. (805) 499-2965

Agoura Newcomers

Agoura Newcomers Club is hosting 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

Women’s Fortnightly

Storyteller Jim Cogan will tell his tales when the Moorpark Women’s Fortnightly Club meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moorpark Presbyterian Church, 13950 Peach Hill Road. Cost of the luncheon is $10. Reserve: (805) 529-7656

C.V. Republican Gals

The Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated will host guest speaker Scott McIntyre at its 11:30 a.m. meeting at 717 Lakefield Road, Westlake Village. He will discuss how he teaches medical personnel and community volunteers in the use of a defribillator. $20. (805) 495-6418

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. Event will be 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 older are 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

Stagecoach Inn

Stagecoach Inn, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park: From 1 to 3 p.m. Thousand Oaks Plein Air watercolorists will be painting on the museum grounds. Also, view their artwork on display and for sale; a portion of sale will be donated to Conejo Valley Historical Society. (805) 498-9441

Calabasas Book Sale

Friends of the Calabasas Library is hosting a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in meeting room of Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento,featuring thousands of books from new adult fiction to kids’ books and videos, prices $2 and under. (818) 225-7616

Run to Benefit Schools

Rotary Club of Newbury Park and Newbury Park High School are sponsoring a Big Cat Run featuring 2K, 5K and 10K run/walks, pancake breakfast, Kids Fun Zone, health fair and live entertainment. Entry fees are $10 to $20. The events at the high school, 456 N. Reino Road, and will benefit eight local schools. (805) 701-7248

Afro-Centric Market

The 11th annual Afro-Centric Marketplace is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mountaingate Plaza, 1121 Los Angeles Ave. (at First St.), Simi Valley. Features African-inspired jewelry, clothing and artifacts. Free health, educational literature. (805) 522-0271

Old Time Rock and Roll

At 7:30 p.m. in the Scherr Forum Theater at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., it’s "A Tribute to the Legends of Oldies Rock and Roll" with Wonder of Elvis starring longtime Conejo Valley resident Mark W. Curran, Lost in the ’50s Showband Revue and A Tribute to the Blues Brothers featuring comedy and Chicago-style rhythm and blues. $28 to $32. (805) 449-2787

Garden Club Yard Sale

Conejo Valley Garden Club is hosting a garage sale as a club fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 91 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 497-2949 Brenda

Conejo Valley Days

Rescheduled events: Conejo Valley Days Kickoff Picnic is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, Thousand Oaks. CVD Tiny Tots Pageant will be at 1 p.m. during the picnic. Food, barbecue wagon, entertainment, games. Free. (805) 371-8730

Swing Dance

Goebel Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks: Nite Club 2-step lesson at 7 p.m. with Trish Connery, open dancing starts after the lesson with Swing, Country, Ballroom and Latin. $10. (818) 865-1257

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

Descanso Gardens

"Discovering the Beauty and History of Descanso Gardens" is the subject of gardening expert Bill Taylor’s talk at 2 p.m. at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Free. (805) 581-1906

Oaks Chamber Singers

The Oaks Chamber Singers and the Royal Oaks Chamber Orchestra will present a concert at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Seminary Chapel, 5012 Seminary Road, Camarillo featuring works by Faure, Buxtehude and Haydn. $10 donation. (805) 499-1913

School Auction Action

Sycamore Canyon in Dos Vientos Ranch hosts a "Rockin’ Auction" at 5 p.m. at Canyon Club in Agoura Hills featuring a private concert by Eddie Money, sit-down dinner and silent and live auction items. Proceeds help fund art and music programs. $85. (805) 498-1573

St. Paddy’s Day Dance

U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Assn. Ventura County Chapter #4022 hosts a "St. Patrick’s Day Dance" with waltz lesson by Lana at 2:30 p.m., music for open dancing from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Ste. E, Ventura. $5-$10. (805) 488-4310

Hike at Happy Camp

Happy Camp Regional Park: Join a guided three-mile hike to see what wildflowers are blossoming from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the golf course parking lot. Happy Camp Canyon is at 15100 Happy Camp Canyon Road in Moorpark; for directions (310) 858-7272, ext. 115 Wendy Langhans

Westlake Street Fest

Rotary Club of Westlake Village sponsors the Westlake Street Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the 5K "Run for the Kids" with proceeds from the race going to Conejo Valley Arts Council’s "Strike Up the Band" program. Race registration $25. Fair is on Lakeview Canyon Road at Agoura Road, Westlake Village and features Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks barbecue wagon, live entertainment, more. (818) 225-0101

MON., MARCH 14

Videomakers Meet

Thousand Oaks Videomakers meet 7:30 p.m. at Commercial Capitol Bank, community room, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. To enter "Spring Contest," members encouraged to bring a home-produced video to show, 15 minutes or less in length. The audience will be the judges. (818) 706-8136

MOMS Host Party

The MOMS Club of Thousand Oaks West invites moms and their kids who live in Thousand Oaks to learn about the club at its St. Patrick’s Day Party at 10 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Thousand Oaks. (805) 955-0322

TUES., MARCH 15

Meet Betsy Ross

Actress Susan Gallerito will present her one-woman show on the life and times of Betsy Ross, who lived a full and varied life in the Revolutionary War era and well beyond. Free. At the Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (818) 889-2278

CHS and Sondheim

Calabasas High School Theater Department will present the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical "Into the Woods" at 7 p.m. tonight through Sat., March 20 with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday in the theater at CHS, 22855 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. $7 to $10. (818) 222-9991

WHS Orientation

Westlake High School, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village hosts Future Warrior Night beginning with co-curricular information at 5 p.m. and official program at 6 p.m. All future WHS students and their parents invited to meet teachers and learn about the school. (805) 497-6711

Thoreau Revisited

Joe Morris, conservation chair of Sierra Club San Fernando Valley Group/Angeles Chapter and a CSUN professor, will present "A Day with Thoreau at Walden Pond" at 7 p.m. at Reseda Park recreation hall, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda. Spend an imaginary day in the 1850s with Thoreau, who first inspired the environmental movement. (818) 346-9421

WED., MARCH 16

Organically Grown

Organic Garden & Herb Society meets 7 p.m. at Newbury Park Library’s meeting room, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Find out how to treat your body as organically as you do your plants. Free. (805) 498-1623

Public Safety Issues

Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks: "Public Safety Partnering for a Safe Oak Park." Oak Park town hall meeting is from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oak Park Community Center, 1000 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park and will introduce CHP Commander Cliff Williams. Discussion on fire and crime protection will feature CHP, Ventura County Sheriff’s Dept. and Fire Protection District, reps from Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District, AMR Ambulance; traffic safety, emergency response storm report, community question and answer. (805) 373-2564

Simi/Moorpark Dems

The Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club meets 7:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Guest speakers are Miriam Marichea and Angel Escobedo, coordinators of Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice, which addresses issues of affordable housing, living wage and affordable healthcare. (805) 527-8288

Chamber Mixer

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts a Chamber After Five Mixer at Weiser Litho, 3592 Willow Lane, Ste. 100, Westlake Village. Hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes, tour Weiser’s new facility, network. (805) 370-0035

WL Women’s Club

Westlake Women’s Club Evening Section meets 7 p.m. Women in Conejo Valley invited to attend. Group supports Mann, Search and Rescue Dogs and other community service and philanthropic projects. For location, call Gwen at (805) 496-7954

THURS., MARCH 17

Calabasas Chamber

Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts a St. Patrick’s Day mixer at the White Harte Pub, 22456 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free admission. (818) 222-5680

TOHS Choral Groups

Thousand Oaks High School choral groups will present a concert featuring a variety of classical and contemporary selections at 7:30 p.m. in school’s Performing Arts Center, 2323 N. Moorpark Road. $6. (805) 495-7491

Firefighters Honored

More than 25 of the top food and wine vendors from the Ventura County Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives will host a fundraiser event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pierpont Inn Pavilion, Ventura as a benefit for the Ventura County and La Conchita flood victims, and to present awards to firefighters in recognition of their rescue efforts. $25. (805) 983-3495

Teen Driving Safety

A parent and student program "Are You Ready to Drive? Are You Ready to Drive Safe?" will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Moorpark High School Performance Art Building, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. (805) 529-9186

Oak Park Gardeners

The Oak Park Gardeners will meet 7 p.m. at Mae Boyar Park, 130 Kanan Road, Oak Park. New parcels are available; the garden is on Kanan and Sunnycrest. Nonmembers welcome to attend and learn about how to join the group. (818) 889-3518

St. Paddy’s Dinner

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Concert. Dinner at 6 p.m., concert of Irish music by a live band at 7:30 p.m. Concert only $12 to $18; dinner and concert $32 to $40. (805) 583-7900

FRI., MARCH 18

Simi Arts & Crafts Fair

A Spring Arts & Crafts Fair is 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 its 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

Dance for Tweens

Dance open to fifth-grade students from 7 to 9 p.m. at Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., features music, games and interactive DJs. $8 with student I.D. (818) 597-7361

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

Model A’s Displayed

Atria Hillcrest, 405 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks will host a Model A show from 11 a.m. to noon. Free. (805) 373-0606

Persian New Year

CelebrateThousand Oaks High School the Persian New Year from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (805) 496-5024

Simi Easter Event

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley hosts Easter event for families featuring Easter Egg Roll, Jelly Bean Contest, Egg Toss for kids from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photos with Easter Bunny, face painting, balloon art, storytelling, hands-on fun decorating cookies, eggs, etc. Prizes. Easter-related events free; $2 to $7 to tour museum itself. (800) 410-8354