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

Don’t Miss This Sale Holiday boutique at Hope Chest II Thrift Shop, 2412 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, will continue through this Sat., Oct. 15, featuring fashions, accessories, jewelry and unique collectibles. This is a fundraiser for Villa Esperanza Services. (805) 496-6562

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

Reyes Adobe Days 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 early-1800s home and barn. Sunday there’s an 8K run, pancake breakfast, Horse Play Day and afternoon concert. For event details: (818) 597-7361

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

Oak Park’s Pumpkins Oak Park Gardeners host the third annual Pumpkin Patch from dawn to dusk at the Oak Park Community Garden on northwest corner of Sunnycrest and Kanan Road, Oak Park. Pumpkin sale, silent auction. (818) 889-3518

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

Native Plants for Sale California Native Plant Society presents annual California Native Plant Sale and Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow at Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. Hundreds of California native plants available, educational displays, expert planting advice. (818) 881-3706

Bayou Benefit From noon to 4:30 p.m. at Oxnard Performing Arts Center radio station 1450-The Boomer presents “The Boomer Bash for the Bayou,” a fundraising concert that will benefit hurricane relief efforts of the Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity. Features the Dartells, The Crests, Little Caesar & the Romans, Freddy Boom-Boom Cannon, the Alley Cats, the Tokens and Sha-Na-Na. $21 to $36. (805) 486-2424

Bonsai Exhibition Conejo Valley Bonsai Society hosts third annual Bonsai Exhibition and Demonstration at Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow featuring society members’ work on display in Resource Center and demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day in Japanese garden pagoda. (805) 374-9668 Nat Stein

Royal’s Marching Band Royal High School, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley: From 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Royal High School stadium it’s the 22nd annual Royal Classic Marching Band Tournament with 23 marching bands competing, exhibition performance by Royal Highland Brigade. $6. (805) 306-4799

Ferial Masry Events Art Torres, chairman of California Democratic Party, is guest at a fundraiser for Ferial Masry, candidate for 37th assembly district in 2006 from 3 to 6 p.m. tonight at a private Westlake Village home. Food, drink, music. $50 to $125. (805) 493-5070; from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 18 Masry will discuss “Democracy in the U.S. and the Middle East” at the Simi Rotary Club meeting at Grand Vista Hotel, Simi Valley. (805) 583-2133

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

NPS Gathers History The National Park Service (NPS) will host an open meeting from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. (at Troutdale Drive), Agoura, to gather information, photographs, ephemera, recollections from local residents and/or former residents of the areas including Cornell, Malibou Lake and Seminole Springs to compile a history of the park and surrounding communities. (805) 3702301

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

SUN., OCT. 16

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

All About Garden

Ponds Wild Birds Unlimited, 22110 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills presents pond guru Ken Becker at 1 p.m. discussing the planning and building process for a do-it-yourself pond installation. Free. (818) 704-7333

Music of North India California Lutheran University will present a concert featuring the classical music of North India performed by clarinetist and CLU music professor Daniel Geeting and the Aloke Dasgupta Ensemble at 2 p.m. in Samuelson Chapel on the campus at 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Also Indian dancers and vocalists and a lecture. Freewill offering. (805) 493-3305

Drummers Invited Conejo Valley Community Drummers jam at 2 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, the northwest corner (outside, behind the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road). Free. (805) 494-7734

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

Academy Info Night At 7 p.m. in Thousand Oaks High School’s cafeteria, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly will host an Academy Information Night for youth interested in attending one of America’s military academies. (805) 686-2525

Slim Down for Holidays Guest speaker Debra Fentress N.L.P. (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Master Trainer will discuss how we can use our thought pattern to unconsciously lose weight for good. The free event is from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Life Change Center, 21777 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 231, Woodland Hills. Call (818) 884-5227 for information.

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

Teen Guide to Money “Financial Planning for Teens” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at

Agoura Hills Library, 29901

Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Learn how to set financial goals and prepare for college. (818) 8892278

WED., OCT. 19

Civil War Topics Civil Warriors Round Table will feature a presentation by Dr. Jim Stanbery on “Roshoman of Spring Hill” at 7 p.m. at Weiler’s Deli, 22323 Sherman Way, West Hills. Dinner $12 with RSVP, attendance only $5. (805) 492-2016

Dems Review Props Democratic Club of Conejo Valley hosts a review of propositions on Nov. 8 special election ballot at 6:30 p.m. at 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (805) 675-8785

Talk on Tax Advantages Business & Professional Women’s Club of Conejo Valley invites men and women to attend a discussion on “Tax Advantages” by Rosanna Orlovsky and Leonora Terarsenian at 7 p.m. in the Bella Terraza Coffee Shop at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (805) 526-5587

THURS., OCT. 20

Business Mixer Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts a business mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Eden Surgical & Wellness Center, 23951 Craftsman Road, Calabasas. Free with RSVP to (818) 222-5680

Networking Mixer Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Grace Lee host a networking mixer at 5:30 p.m. at East and West Medical Center, 30313 Canwood St. (Reyes Adobe Plaza), Agoura Hills with a 50/50 drawing, food and door prizes. (818) 889-3150

All About Rainbow

Girls Rainbow Girls Open House is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Masonic Center, 1541 Patricia Ave., Simi Valley. The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a Masonic nonprofit service-oriented organization for girls 11 to 20; Pledge is for girls ages 8 to 10. (805) 536-7785

Women’s Connection Women’s Connection luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. at Calabasas Golf and Country Club, 4815 Park Entrada, Calabasas with guest speaker Dr. Dianne Swella and special jewelry fashion show by Olivia Stewart. $22. (818) 222-2318

Navy Combat Flyer Tex Atkinson, a Navy combat flyer during the Korean War and author of “Straight from the Cockpit,” will discuss history and aviation as he recounts experiences as a pilot flying off decks of Navy aircraft carriers at 7 p.m. at Woodland Hills Library. (818) 225-9544

FRI., OCT. 21

Dem Women’s Council The Democratic Women’s Council presents a political satire, “Paint the Town Blue,” at 7 p.m. at Borderline Bar & Grill, 99 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks featuring a “surprise” star. Proceeds support this group. $20 to $35. (805) 375-3188

Space Observatories Ventura County Astronomical Society hosts Bonnie J. Walters, a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, discussing “The Three Great Space Observatories: Hubble, Chandra and Spitzer” at 7:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Mesa Union School. (805) 520-9666

African Violet Show The Thousand Oaks African Violet Society celebrates its 25th anniversary with a show, “Our Violet Silver Anniversary,” from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. (805) 581-0014

‘Les Miz’ in Camarillo Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, presents “Les Miserables” (school edition) at 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. tonight through Sun., Nov. 20. $8 to $15. (805) 388-5716

Cypress Fall Carnival Cypress Elementary School, 4200 Kimber Drive, Newbury Park, hosts fall carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring games with prizes, electric train ride, bungee run inflatable, rock wall, etc. Admission is free, ticket purchase for games and activities. (805) 498-6683

SAT., OCT. 22

Gala for Youth Clubs The Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes hosts third annual dinner and silent and live auctions, live music, tours of Air Force One at 6:30 p.m. in Air Force One Pavilion at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Black tie. $250. (818) 880-8577, ext. 12

Music of Irving Berlin The Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus presents “Steppin’ Out: The Music of Irving Berlin” at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. $18 to $24. (805) 5313714

Square Dance Club Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts a plus level square dance with A-1 tip from 7 to 10:45 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $6. (805) 499-2920

Benefit for the Critters The Danny Janklow Quartet featuring saxophonist and Agoura High student Danny Janklow, 16, will perform at a special benefit concert to assist animal victims of recent hurricanes at 4 p.m. at the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles

Auction Aids CLU CLU Community Leaders Association hosts 26th annual auction, “An Evening in Tuscany,” at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village featuring a silent auction, dinner, entertainment and live auction. Proceeds benefit academic programs at California Lutheran University. $125 per person. Reserve: (805) 493-3151

Local Growers’ Goods Topanga Harvest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, features food, music, herbs, soaps, arts and crafts, jewelry and many more items cre

ated, crafted or grown locally.

(310) 455-2165

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

SUN., OCT. 16