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

Oak Park Gardeners The Oak Park Gardeners meet at 7 p.m. at Mae Boyar Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Their community garden is at Kanan and Sunnycrest. Nonmembers welcome to attend and learn about joining their group, parcels still available. (818) 889-3518

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 Mis’ 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

Founders’ Concert California Lutheran University’s Choral Ensembles and Symphony present concert in honor ofounders of the university at 8 p.min Samuelson Chapel on campus at 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks featuring eclectic program oexciting and unusual works. Symphony will perform works by Mozarand Mahler. Freewill offering received. (805) 493-3305

St. Paschal Festival St. Paschal Baylon Church, 155 EJanss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts a festival from 6 to 10 p.m. tonight, noon to 10 p.m. tomorrow and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday with carnival rides, live entertainment including a live ’60s band Saturday night, variety of ethnic foods, silent auction, car sweepstakes. Admission is free. (805) 496-0222

SAT., OCT. 22

Catch a Rummage

Sale Westlake Elementary School, 1571 E. Potrero Road, Westlake Village hosts a Rummage and Doughnut Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Furniture, clothing, sports equipment, and toys from 450 families. Sponsored by PFA in support of school.

Gala for Youth

Clubs The Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes hosts third annuadinner and silent and live auctionslive music, tours of Air Force One

at 6:30 p.m. in Air Force One Pavilion at Ronald Reagan PresidentiaLibrary, 40 Presidential Drive, SimValley. Black tie. $250. (818) 8808577, 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.min the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. $18 to $24. (805) 531-3714

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 Animals The Danny Janklow Quartet featuring saxophonist and Agoura High

student Danny Janklow, 16, wilperform at a special benefit concerto assist animal victims of recenhurricanes at 4 p.m. at the Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Ave., Los Angeles. $10 to $20. (310) 271-9039

Auction Aids CLU CLU Community Leaders Association hosts 26th annual auction, “An Evening in Tuscany,” at HyatWestlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village featuring a silent auction, dinner, entertainment and live auction. Proceeds

benefit academic programs aCalifornia Lutheran University$125 per person. Reserve: (805493-3151

Local Growers’ Goods Topanga Harvest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.Topanga, features food, musicherbs, soaps, arts and crafts, jewelry and many more items createdcrafted or grown locally. (310) 4552165

Meet Chess Champ Jennifer Shahade, two-time U.SWomen’s chess champion, is guest at Boney Mountain Chess Club meeting at 4 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. For children and their parents, she will mee3 p.m. with scholastic chess players in Room 8. (805) 230-9919

Women Voters League Conejo-Simi unit of League of Women Voters sponsors breakfast meeting for members and prospective members at 9:30 a.m. at Denny’s, 832 New Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark. Learn about League’s current activities. RSVP to Robert Lowe at (805) 583-4324

Sheriff’s Open House From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station hosts annual Open House and Disaster Preparedness Fair at 27050 Agoura Road, Calabasas. Fun activities for kids, demonstrations, meet members of various special law enforcement teams. (818) 878-5506

Pumpkin Festival The Calabasas Pumpkin Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas and features carnival games, an antique car show, arts and crafts, live entertainment, food, and a fun zone with inflatable rides plus many pumpkin-related activities including pie eating and bowling. (818) 222-5680

SUN., OCT. 23

AHS ComedySportz Agoura High School, 28545 Driver Ave., Agoura Hills: The school’s junior varsity ComedySportz team takes the stage at 6 p.m. and the varsity team at 7 p.m. This is an audience-interactive improvisational entertainment. Refreshments for sale. $3 to $5. (818) 879-6542

Oldies Legend Cruisin’ Oldies Concerts presents “The Legends of Oldies Rock and Roll starring The Drifters” of “Under the Boardwalk” and “Up on the Roof” fame, plus Mark W. Curran as Elvis and comedian/singer Donnie “Mission Bell” Brooks at Madrid Theater, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. Call for ticket cost and show time: (818) 347-9419

Addams Family Fun Gypsy Players present murdermystery spoof “Another Addams Family Mystery--Meet the Frumps” as an interactive dinner show at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Hampton Inn & Suites, 50 W. Daily Drive, Camarillo, reserve at (805) 3899898 and at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at Paul’s Italian Villa, 2585-I Cochran St., Simi Valley, reserve this champagne brunch at (661) 718-3968. Cost is $45 both venues.

SUN., OCT. 23

Flag Retirement Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477 conducts its 15th annual Flag Retirement ceremony at 1 p.m. along with Scout groups it sponsors at 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. Ice cream social to follow. Bring worn and torn flags for honorable retirement. (805) 4962477

Mariachi Concert Pepperdine University’s Hispanic Council presents 10th annual Mariachi Concert at 3 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. featuring Las Reinas de Los Angeles, an all female mariachi ensemble, and master pianist Enrique Chia. $10 to $40. (805) 449-2787

MON., OCT. 24

Organic Gardeners Organic Garden and Herb Society gets together at 7 p.m. in meeting room of Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park for a discussion on fall planting. There’ll be a seed giveaway for members; nonmembers may attend. (805) 498-1623

Air Force One Opens Air Force One Pavilion opens to the public today at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley and may be visited during regular hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee. (800) 4108354

College Night at TOHS Conejo Valley Unified School District presents College Night 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. (College Faire) and workshops from 7 to 9 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Road. College professionals will advise students. Parents welcome. (805) 495-7491

TUES., OCT. 25

Adoption Informa

tion Children’s Bureau hosts an information meeting for prospective adoptive parents from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 499-0620

Medicare Update Betty Berry will explain current medical insurance options, choices under the Medicare Part D prescription drug discount plan to start on Jan. 1, how to make sure the best choice is made and more at a seminar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Senior Concerns Adult Day Center, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. Free but reservations requested: (805) 497-0189

Charity Shopping Day Robinsons-May at the new Simi Val

ey Town Center hosts a special char

ty shopping event from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Entry to the store that day requires a $5 ticket that entitles holder

o store’s discounted merchandise, with proceeds to benefit Simi Valley Alternative Recreation programs.

805) 584-4453

About Ballot Issues A League of Women Voters representative will provide an incisive analysis of the November ballot issues at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose

oom of the Platt Library, 23600 Vic

ory Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 7031801

$1 Scoop Last Chance From 6 to 10 p.m. tonight is the last chance to get a $1 scoop of ice cream at Baskin-Robbins, 2823 Agoura Road, Westlake Village

WED., OCT. 26

C.V. Garden Club Conejo Valley Garden Club will hear

rom Kathy Boals who will discuss orchids and show specimens during

he 9:30 a.m. meeting at United Methodist Church, 1000 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 497-2949

THURS., OCT. 27

Chamber Luncheon Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento, Calabasas fea

uring speaker Jeff Levy from KNX 1070. He is creator and host to two adio shows devoted to computing ifestyle. $25 to $30. Reservations:

818) 222-5680

Rose Society Ventura County Rose Society meets 7:30 p.m. at Cowan Conference Cen

er, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. Ron Ota, owner of “Flower Power” in Camarillo will present a program on “Arrangements: ABCs to XYZs.” Visi

ors welcome. (818) 993-6622

The Bard at OPHS Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park: Students will perorm Shakespeare’s comedy “The Merry Wives of Windsor” updated to London in the swinging ’60s at 7 p.m. in the Pavilion tonight, Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. show also on Saturday. Silent auction before Friday and Saturday shows. $1 to $7. (818) 735-3300

FRI., OCT. 28

Halloween Dance Council on Aging hosts a Halloweenthemed dance at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dress in your finest scary costume. Prizes for best and funniest outfits. Live music by the Windsors. Refreshments. Door prizes. $5 per person. (805) 577-0926 Nancy

German Boys Choir The Mainz Boys Choir from Mainz, Germany will perform a concert along with the Los Robles Children’s Choir at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paschal Baylon Church, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 4986384

Benefit with a Theme The Young Artists Ensemble’s “Haunting on the Hill” at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Theatre on the Hill, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, is a thrilling Halloween extravaganza that’s a spooky fun-filled fundraiser with proceeds to the Red Cross and Southern Arts Federation Emergency Relief Fund. $10 to $15. (805) 381-1246

Halloween Hop The Creative Women of Newbury Park sponsor inaugural Halloween Hop today and tomorrow at their Creative Castle, the Quilters’ Studio and Weaver’s Needle and Frame stores offering specials, door prizes, demonstrations and discount coupon. For details visit www.creativecastle.com

SAT., OCT. 29

Halloween Howl Pi-R Squares host a plus level square dance “Halloween Howl II Luau & Anniversary Dance” 6 to 8 p.m. with dancing 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. $15. (805) 492-1442

Yerba Buena Carnival It’s a Halloween Carnival at Yerba Buena Elementary School, 5844 Larboard Lane, Agoura Hills from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring games, rides, food, prizes and a “really really scary Haunted House.” Admission is free. (818) 889-0040

Halloween Festival Simi Valley YMCA, 3200 Cochran St., hosts a Halloween Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring pumpkin painting, apple bobbing and family relays. Come in costume. $10 per family. (805) 583-5338

Halloween Haunts Conejo Recreation & Park District hosts Halloween Happenings at Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks featuring a Haunted Trail (8 to 10 p.m., cost $3), costume contest (7:30 p.m.), trick-or-treat street (7 to 10 p.m.) and live reptile show (7 p.m.). (805) 381-2793

Halloween Family Fun Leonis Adobe Museum’s Halloween Family Fun event from 1 to 4 p.m. at 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas features Regina the Witch’s story time and candy, author Robert Wlodarksi reading from his “Spirits of the Leonis Adobe: History and Hauntings in Calabasas,” mask painter, pumpkin carving artist, live music and discount to guests arriving in costume. $1 to $4. (818) 2226511

Special Fashion Show Senior Concerns’ Bargain Boutique & Thrift Shop hosts annual “Holiday Treasures & Remembrances” Boutique & Fashion Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their Adult Day Center, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. Fashion show, gourmet bake sale, jewelry, collectibles, fine gift and holiday items for sale. Light buffet of salads and desserts. Door and raffle prizes. $20. (805) 497-0189