THURS., OCT. 6

African Violets Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks for program on different aspects of growing African violets. Visitors and their plants welcome. (805) 381-0014

Learn Library System Newbury Park Branch Library, 233a Borchard Road, Newbury Park: From 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. a program will be offered demonstrating how to take full advantage of the Thousand Oaks Library Materials Catalog and the library’s databases. Free. (805) 498-2139

Woodworkers Meet Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association hosts an auction at 7 p.m. at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Auction items donated from dealers and members of the association, include new power tools, gift certificates, used tools. (805) 492-2968

Floral Design Class Floral design classes in the Sogetsu style will be offered at 9:30 a.m. today and Thurs., Oct. 20 in the garden center of the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. The cost for each class is $15 plus $10 for flowers or $50 per month (classes are offered on the first and third Thursday of each month). (805) 498-7421 Camille

FRI., OCT. 7

Job Search Tips Employment Development Department will sponsor a job search workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Simi Valley. Professionals will learn new strategies for online job search, networking, cover letters, resumes, interviewing and more. This is part of a five-day intensive workshop offered by OPEN chapter of Experience Unlimited. Free but must register by phone at (805) 526-6349

Avocado Festival The 19th annual California Avocado Festival on Linden Avenue in downtown Carpinteria features all things avocado from 4 to 9 p.m. tonight, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Food court, music and entertainment, children’s block party with games and activities, arts and crafts vendors, guacamole recipe contest. Admission is free. Please no dogs. www.avofest.com

RSVP Deadline Reservations required by today for Westlake Women’s Club membership installation luncheon at 10 a.m. Tues., Oct. 11 at Westlake Village Inn, where new members will be installed and wine sommelier Jack Milobedski of the inn will present a wine seminar on “Sideways” area of Los Olivos and Santa Barbara wineries. “Wine and Food Pairing” featured. Cost $28 per person. (818) 865-1399 Judy

SAT., OCT. 8

Simi Rummage Sale The Busy Hand Garden Club will offer a wide variety of rummage items at bargain prices at 7 a.m. at 2830 Dalhart, Simi Valley, in a benefit for the nonprofit club’s emergency fund. (805) 526-1648

Meet Wild Critters Children and their folks can meet reptiles and raptors at the “Museum Gone Wild” program from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Ventura County Museum of History & Art, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. Animalthemed crafts, story telling and face painting. Reptiles and raptors from Ojai Raptor Center on hand from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free with paid museum admission. (805) 6530323

Native Plants for Sale The Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks, hosts a fall plant sale specializing in water-wise and California native plants from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow in the Kids’ Adventure Garden area. Rain dates are Oct. 15 and 16. Admission free. (805) 4947630

Literacy Tutors

Needed Conejo Valley Adult School Literacy Program will offer a free literacy tutor workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Conejo Valley Adult School, Room A, 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks. This workshop will prepare volunteers to tutor adults in basic literacy skills. Volunteers then commit at least two hours per week, days or evenings. To register: (805) 374-1161

Youth Stamp Fair From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Youth Stamp Fair will be presented in the cafeteria of Anacapa Middle School, 100 Mills Road, Ventura. All ages are welcome to attend and learn all about stamp collecting and techniques, win prizes, get free stamps. Free. (805) 485-7121

Relay for Life Conejo Valley Relay for Life is a 24hour event to increase cancer awareness while raising funds for the American Cancer Society’s programs and services. It will be conducted today and tomorrow beginning 10 a.m. in Panther Stadium at Newbury Park High School. (818) 519-5256 Charles Volk, relay chair

A Show for Children Pepperdine University Center for the Arts will present the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia production of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites,” based on three popular children’s stories, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Smothers Theatre on the campus at 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. $10 to $15. For kids ages 4 to 7 and grades pre-K to 3. (310) 5064522

Swing Dancing Swing dancing with a dance lesson at 7 p.m. followed by open dancing until 11:30 p.m. is at Goebel Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (818) 8651257

Conejo Artists Exhibit Arts Council of the Conejo Valley presents exhibit of artwork in pastels, water media and oils by artists from all over the Conejo Valley, from today through Dec. 18 at Hillcrest Center for the Arts Galleria, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Reception today from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Gallery hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. (805) 381-2747

Tom Stoppard Comedy “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead,” a contemporary comedy by Tom Stoppard plays the Theatre on the Hill, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, at 2 p.m. today and Sat., Oct. 15 and at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 12 and 16. $10 to $15. (805) 381-1246

Hurricane Fundraiser Conejo Valley YMCA hosts a “Swim 2 Support” aqua-a-thon from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Y’s pool, 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks to raise money for hurricane victims and the Gulf Coast YMCAs that are currently feeding and housing evacuees. (805) 523-7613

Barbershop Music The Harmony Oaks Chorus will

FRI., OCT. 14

Reyes Adobe Days present “Barbershop Sundaes” at 7 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. Four-part harmony barbershop style will be featured and other barbershop quartets will perform. Ice cream sundaes will be served during intermission. $10 includes sundae. (805) 379-5616

TOHS Dance Clinic Thousand Oaks High School Dance Team will host its annual Dance Clinic for youth ages 5 to 12 from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at TOHS, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Two sessions offered, including classes for boys, and sessions will conclude with a performance for participating families. $18. (805) 495-7491, ext. 2107 City of Agoura Hills celebrates its cultural heritage with Reyes Adobe Days, events today, tomorrow and Sunday, with a senior luncheon/ site tour today and rancho-themed dance for youth in grades 6 to 8 tonight; tomorrow there’s a parade leading to the historical site where there will be early California music and dance, demonstrations on blacksmithing, rancho cooking, etc., and tours of the early1800s home and barn. Sunday there’s an 8K run, pancake breakfast, Horse Play Day and afternoon concert. For event details: (818) 5977361

SUN., OCT. 9

Woody Guthrie Tribute Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, hosts an old-fashioned family fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and “The Woody Show” at 2:30 p.m. as a day-long “Hootenanny” tribute to the American singer-songwriter who lived on the property. $7-$15. (310) 455-3723

Vegas-Style Benefit A benefit for Hospice of the Conejo with a “Las Vegas Cool” theme will be presented from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at The Oaks mall, Thousand Oaks, featuring show girls, the Boogie Knights disco band, magician Christopher DePalma, a casino with blackjack, craps, roulette, a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, wine and beer, all-you-caneat buffet. $50 admission includes $5,000 gambling money. (805) 4028757

Acacia Music Fest Acacia Elementary School, 55 W. Norman Ave., Thousand Oaks hosts Music Fest and Carnival “Making Music Matter” from 1 to 5 p.m. Carnival games, craft booths, silent auction, train rides, food, entertainment, New West Symphony Music Van. (805) 4955550

MON., OCT. 10

Special Education Special Education Advisory Committee meets 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room G9 at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Featured speakers are Oak Park Unified School District Superintendent Tony Knight and Cathy Skiba, director of pupil services. (818) 5225211 Leigh Haikin

Videomakers Meet Thousand Oaks Videomakers meet 7:30 p.m. at Commercial Capital Bank, community room, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. They will show winning videos from the AMPS and Ten Best of the West contests. (818) 706-8136

TUES., OCT. 11

T.O. Women’s

Connection Thousand Oaks Women’s Connection presents “Chocolate Delights” featuring Ellen Ansok from “Cakes by You” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Former college theater teacher Charisse Williams will speak on “A Time for Change.” Musical guest is Dolly Thompson. $20. (805) 4972949

Local Author Talks Agoura resident and author/writing workshop teacher Louise Cabral will read from and sign copies of her new novel about the mistress of William Shakespeare from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. (818) 889-2278

Women’s Auxiliary The American Legion Post 502 (at 7 p.m.) and Unit 502 Women’s Auxiliary (at 6 p.m.) will meet in Mahan Hall in United Methodist Church, 261 Flory Ave., Moorpark. (805) 529-1848 Faye Beaver

TV Writer Is Guest TV writer Lee Goldberg of “Diagnosis Murder” fame will be guest speaker at Ventura County Writers Club meeting at 7 p.m. at Borders Books, 124 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. (805) 375-3188

WLV Newcomers

Club Westlake Village Newcomers Club hosts its monthly coffee. Learn about their social and recreational activities. Open to folks new to Westlake Village and Oak Park (and zip codes 91351, 91362, 91377). For meeting specifics including time, location: (805) 3711220

THURS., OCT. 13

Discover Antarctica Conejo Gem & Mineral Club will host speaker Sal Scarpato discussing “Antarctica, the Bottom of the World,” a slide presentation during their meeting that begins 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. There will be a youth program, Pebble Pup Workshop, during the business meeting. Public welcome. Free. (818) 707-9972

C.V. Moms and More The Conejo Valley Chapter of Mothers and More hosts a “Mommy Jeopardy” event during their 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. meeting at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 E. Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. RSVP (805) 499-5756

FRI., OCT. 14

Sinbad Hosts Benefit Comedian Sinbad hosts a benefit presented by Hope ‘N’ Harmony for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties at 8 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, with a 6:30 p.m. reception for ticketholders featuring cocktails, food, and silent, live auctions of celebrity memorabilia. Also performing will be the Bacon Brothers and the Commodores. Premium seating and VIP reception $504 to $1,004; other tickets range from $79 up to $254. Purchase through Ticketmaster at (213) 480-3232

Spooky Santa Paula “Ghost Walk” offers a ghoulishly guided tour of hauntingly historical Santa Paula. Tours depart every 15 minutes from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. Tours begin and end at Limoneira Ranch headquarters, 1141 Cummings Road, Santa Paula. Dates are Oct. 14 to 16, 21 to 23, 28 to 30. $8 to $10, call for reservations: (805) 525-3073

SAT., OCT. 15

Discovery Day for Kids Rooms, patios and grounds of the Child Development Center at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, host a Discovery Day event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring fun and educational activities for parents and children ages 2 to 10. Toymaker Gene West will be on hand and the Sunshine Band performs from noon to 1 p.m. $3 to $5. (805) 378-1401

Family Sketch Hike Parents and children are invited to join an Arts in Education Aid Council member on a Family Sketch Hike from noon to 2 p.m. on Soka University campus, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Free with reservations, rain will cancel, bring picnic lunch, sketchbook, pencils, water and draw what you observe. (818) 878-3741

La Reina Reunion The La Reina High School Development Office is sponsoring a reunion for parents of alumnae from 4 to 7 p.m. The school is at 106 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. To RSVP call (805) 917-7112

Beethoven Program New West Symphony will present an all-Beethoven program featuring pianist Horacio Gutierrez at 8 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. $18 to $83. (800) NEW WEST

Animé Movie City of Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento St., Calabasas will present an animé movie at 2 p.m. rated PG-13. No one under age 13 admitted without an adult. Free admission and refreshments will be served. (818) 225-7616

Equine Symposium ETI Corral 36/Mountain Ridge Riders hosts an Equine Symposium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas featuring a number of equine experts discussing various aspects of proper and innovative horse care and other equestrianrelated matters. $25 includes lunch. (818) 222-2566 for reservations

SUN., OCT. 16

Russian Music Concert Westlake Village Music Society presents a “Fall Classics Concert” featuring works of great Russian composers performed by violinist Armen Anassian, cellist Armen Ksajikian and pianist Christine DeKlotz at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary of United Methodist Church, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. $5 to $10. (818) 889-5431, (805) 497-7884

My Big Fat Tire Fest Concerned Off Road Bicyclists Association hosts a poker ride, raffle, food, demonstrations, guest appearance by celebrity pro mountain biker Marla Streb who’ll lead a ride and clinic as part of their Fat Tire Fest at Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas. For event hours and more info: (310) 374-7552

MON., OCT. 17

Literary Sources Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks presents “Literary Criticism” program from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night, when librarians will demonstrate the use of both printed and electronic resources to locate literary criticism, analyses, synopses, reviews, author biographies and more. Free but pre-registration advised: (805) 449-2660, ext. 204

TUES., OCT. 18

Mature Drivers’ Class City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services Senior Recreation Program presents a Mature Drivers Course, a defensive driving course designed to brush up the skills of drivers 55+ years from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. $12 to $14. (818) 597-7361

Book Club Meets City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services Senior Recreation Program hosts a book club meeting from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (call for meeting location) to discuss “Two Women” by Marianne Fredriksson (bring own copy of book). Free to program members, program requires $12 annual fee. (818) 597-7361

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