THURS., AUG. 11

Networking Breakfast The 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 featuring guest speakers Dr. Sandra Smyser, the new superintendent of the Las Virgenes Unified School District and attorney Greg Patterson. Gourmet breakfast. $10. New Chamber members free. Reservations: (818) 889-3150

Party Is in the Park Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning hosts a celebration in honor of its third birthday with a “Party in the Park” for families from 1 to 3 p.m. at El Parque de la Paz (Peace Park), on the corner of Oakview and Pleasant Way in Thousand Oaks (one block south of Thousand Oaks Boulevard). Music, children’s games and activities, reading area, face painting, giveaways. (805) 496-9035

Teens Peform ‘Grease’ Golden Performing ArtsTeen Theatre program presents the musical “Grease” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday beginning with tonight’s performance, at the Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. $10-$15. (818) 347-9938

Getting Kids to Read “Reading for Pleasure with Your Child” is a workshop for parents of young children designed to make reading a fun, family activity, improve a child’s reading readiness, and form strong parent/child bonds, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at NCJW/LA, 543 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. Free. (877) 655-3807

FRI., AUG. 12

A Seniors’ Simi Luau Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi will be the site of a special Luau Dance hosted by the Simi Valley Council on Aging from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Seniors are encouraged to wear their favorite Hawaiian attire and dance to “More Music by Moore Music.” $5 per person. (805) 583-6366

Free Musical Comedy In “Dear Diary,” a family-oriented musical comedy, a modern teen girl switches places with a teen pioneer girl crossing the plains, and each learns about the challenges of the other’s time. Performances at 7 p.m. tonight and at 2:30 and 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 35 S. Wendy Drive, Newbury Park. Free. (805) 644-1034

SAT., AUG. 13

Musicals in Simi Simi Valley Cultural Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley: At 1 p.m. today and Sat., Aug. 20 the Arts Summer Workshop players present “Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.” and at 3 p.m. today and Sat., Aug. 20 they’ll present “Into the Woods Jr.” $7 each show. Box office: (805) 583-7900

Oak Park Dance Couples and singles are invited to a community dance from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Oak Park Community Center, 1000 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park, featuring single line and ballroom dance lessons, then open dance, with emcee, DJ and dance instructor Cliff Housego. Refreshments available. $10 per person. (818) 865-9304

Art & Jazz in Camarillo The Art & All That Jazz Festival at the Studio Channel Islands Art Center on the CSUCI campus in Camarillo opens with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring display of artwork, hors d’oeuvres and wine, silent auction, music then gourmet buffet dinner where Little Big Band of Agoura High School performs then Maria Muldaur sings at about 9 p.m. (Muldaur’s performance only costs $10 to $25 to attend.) Full day and evening event cost is $150. (805) 383-1368

Dance Jam Ventura Dance Jam Ventura is for all ages and features a variety of music in a smoke and alcohol free environment from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 3026 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Rock and roll, world beat to jazz, hip hop, swing, Latin and many more styles. $1-$6. (805) 650-7112

Swing Dancing Is In Come “dance, dance, dance” at the new All-Swing Dance at the Goebel Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Lessons at 7 p.m. followed by open dancing until 11:30 p.m. (818) 865-1257

SUN., AUG. 14

Bluegrass at Strauss National Park Service presents “Heart of ’Grass” in an outdoor concert at 2 p.m. at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. (at Troutdale Drive), Agoura. The ensemble specializes in bluegrass with touches of country, jazz and swing. Free. (805) 3702301

A Salute to Santana The Santana tribute band Caravanserai will perform Santana’s hits from “Evil Ways” to “Smooth” in a concert at 5 p.m. at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Leave pets at home. Free. (805) 3812747

Author Signs Books Sarah Weinstein will sign copies of her novel “The Silver Thimble” from 1 to 5 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at The Commons, 4735 Commons Way, Calabasas. The book’s described as “a deliciously romantic, bittersweet story about relationships.” (818) 754-4200

Ballroom Dancing U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Assn., Ventura County Chapter No. 422 will host a dance at House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Ste. E, Ventura featuring a meringue lesson at 2:30 p.m. with music for open dancing from 3 to 5:30 p.m. $5 to $10. (805) 488-4310

Jazz and Jamming Jammers are welcome to sit in on sets when the Jazz Club convenes at 1 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge, 158 N. Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks, where the band Jazz Holiday will perform at 3 p.m. Large dance floor and open bar. (805) 339-0976 Terry

WED., AUG. 17

Councilman’s Coffee Calabasas Councilman Jonathon Wolfson will host a “Coffee with a Councilperson” session from 8 to 9 a.m. at Starbucks, 4776 Commons Way, Calabasas where he’ll meet with residents and discuss local issues. (818) 878-4225

THURS., AUG. 18

Full Moon Hike Join TreePeople at Coldwater Canyon Park: Take a full moon hike and explore this park at night beginning at 7:45 p.m. Hour-long guided hike with energy level and theme geared to all ages. After the hike, enjoy entertainment in the S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre. Fee for nonmembers. Reservations: (818) 623-4866

Oak Park Gardeners The Oak Park Gardeners will meet at 7 p.m. at Mae Boyar Park, 130 Kanan Road, Oak Park. Their community garden is on Kanan and

SUN., AUG. 14

Wine & Food Festival The fourth annual Golden Coast Wine & Food Festival, a benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo and Las Virgenes, will be from 4 to 7 p.m. in the gardens of the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village and will feature wine and food sampling, wine seminars and cooking demonstrations, a traditional grape stomp, silent auction, musical entertainment. $50. (818) 8808577, ext. 12 Sunnycrest, and parcels are available. (818) 889-3518 Adriane

FRI., AUG. 19

Moms’ Group MOPS is a group for mothers (stay at home or those who work parttime) with children under age 5 who need a break for some adult conversation. They meet every first and third Friday at Bethany Baptist Church, Thousand Oaks, and childcare is provided. Call for time and other info: (805) 405-5965

SAT., AUG. 20

Self-Defense Class Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills: Laura Cox, a second degree black belt, will lead a selfdefense class for girls ages 16 and over from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will teach participants simple defensive techniques. $40. (818) 597-7361

Blues Artist at Olivas Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura: Award-winning blues singer Janiva Magness will sing selections from her new CD, “Bury Him at the Crossroads” at a 7:30 p.m. “Music Under the Stars” concert. $16-$18. (805) 658-4726

Cat Club Hosts Show Los Colores Cat Club presents A Country Fair-All Breed & HHP Cat Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow at the Pasadena Conference Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Judges from throughout the country will critique 450 entrants in a variety of categories. $6-$8. (714) 892-9852

Movie Ranch History Easy-paced walk at Paramount Ranch, off Cornell Road in Agoura, begins at 9:30 a.m. and explores “From Set to Screen,” the illusions and hard work that turn a dusty set into a realistic town. Discover some movie magic and the history of Paramount Ranch on this ranger-guided hike. Free. (805) 370-2301

‘It’s a Bug’s Life’ St. Paul Lutheran Church, 30600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills will screen a movie under the stars, “It’s a Bug’s Life” at 7 p.m. The church will provide popcorn and refreshments; bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic dinner. (818) 889-1620

Hey, It’s the Monkees The Missing Links is a Monkees tribute band playing all of the greatest hits of Tork, Nesmith, Jones and Dolenz at 6 p.m. at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Bring a picnic dinner, lawn chairs and/ or blanket for seating at this free outdoor concert. No smoking and no pets allowed. Presented by Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District and the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise. (805) 584-4400

Used Book Sale Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills hosts a “Super Used Book Sale” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library’s multi-purpose room and bookstore. Large selection of fiction, nonfiction and children’s books. (818) 703-1801

SUN., AUG. 21

Garbo Still Sizzles Greta Garbo and her then real-life love interest, the matinee idol John Gilbert, will burn up the screen in the silent film aptly titled “Love” at 7:30 p.m. at Paramount Ranch, off Cornell Road in Agoura, in the “Silents Under the Stars” presentation of the National Park Service and Silent Society of Hollywood Heritage, Inc. The 1927 flick is a film adaptation of “Anna Karenina.” Live musical accompaniment, selected short subjects will precede. Outdoor event. $3-$6. (805) 370-2301

Join the Drum-In Conejo Valley Community Drummers gather 2 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, the northwest corner (outside) behind the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. Come watch or participate. (805) 494-7734

TUES., AUG. 23

Dave Brubeck’s in

Town The Dave Brubeck Quartet will showcase the legendary jazz pianist, still going strong in his 80s, in an 8 p.m. concert in Smothers Theatre on the Pepperdine University campus, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. $55. (310) 506-4522

WED., AUG. 24

Organic Gardening Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m. in meeting room of Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Master composter

Chip Bolcik will teach members

and guests how to create rich garden compost out of kitchen scraps and garden trimmings. Free. (805) 498-1623

THURS., AUG. 25

Internet Basics Taught Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park: Free demonstration of the basic features of the Internet with emphasis on Worldwide Web as information resource and connection to the world. From 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Register: (805) 498-2139

Chamber Mixer Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking mixer at 5:30 p.m. at Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, door prizes. (818) 889-3150

FRI., AUG. 26

Kids Helping Kids Kids Helping Kids organization helps youth ages 13 to 21 overcome drug abuse and alcohol problems. At 7:30 p.m. at Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, a collection of young entertainers and industry legends are scheduled to appear, perform, sign autographs in an inaugural fundraising “Red Carpet Concert Event” produced by Children’s Hope International Coalition. $15 to $30. (818) 347-9938

One-Act Festival Young Artists Ensemble presents “One-Act Festival” of eight one-act plays at 8 p.m. tonight and at 2 p.m. tomorrow and at 8 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday (there are two shows, Bill A and Bill B) at Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Theatre on the Hill, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Mature subject matter. $8 to $10. (805) 381-1246 ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ Conejo Players present “Once Upon a Mattress” based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale “The Princess and the Pea” at their theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, through Sept. 24, with shows at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Opening night (tonight) and Saturdays $18, otherwise $14 to $16. (805) 495-3715

SAT., AUG. 27

Simi Lobster Fest The Kiwanis Club of Santa Susana will fire up the pot for its annual Lobster Fest from 3 to 8 p.m. at Rancho Tapo Park, 3700 Avenida Simi (at Lemon Drive), Simi Valley. They’ll serve lobster, steak or chicken plus burgers and hot dogs for kids. Dancing, entertainment, special Kids Korner with crafts. Drawings for prizes, silent auction. $5 kid’s meals, $30 adult dinners. This is a kick-off event for Simi Valley Days (Sept. 14 to 18). Proceeds support the youth of Simi Valley. (805) 675-8668

Handweavers Meet Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild meet 9:30 a.m. at 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Unit 115 and 120, Oxnard for a program by Carole Tripp of Creative Castle on beading and embellishments. Free. (805) 493-0893

Camarillo Air Show The Experimental Aircraft Association salutes “Youth and Aviation” at their 25th anniversary air show today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Camarillo Airport. The event features fly-bys, aircraft displays, air show, airplane rides plus food, children’s activities, the music of the Glen Miller Young Americans. Adults $6, children 12 and under free. (805) 643-4943 Marie

SUN., AUG. 28

Nature Hike From 4:30 to 6 p.m. join a guided hike at Sage Ranch Park, 1 Black Canyon Road, Simi Valley, to explore flora, fossils, and artifacts. Meet at park entrance or call Tom at (805) 492-2184 for a meeting place in Thousand Oaks or Simi Valley. Presented by Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority. (310) 858-7272, ext. 115

History of the Buffalo Learn about the Buffalo Field Campaign at 7:30 p.m. at the Canoga-Owensmouth Historical Museum, 7248 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park. This will address the issue of the fate of members of the Yellowstone National Park buffalo herd that stray outside of park boundaries to their peril. Learn how to protect the buffalo through video footage at this multimedia presentation. Includes vegetarian cuisine and silent auction. $15. RSVP to (818) 341-2161

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