THURS., DEC. 15

Cloggers to Celebrate Conejo Valley Cloggers host their annual Christmas dance at 7:30 p.m. at Old Meadows Center, 1600 Marview, Thousand Oaks. Bring a wrapped ornament to exchange. New beginners’ class will start on Jan. 5. Group meets 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, $3 to $5 each session. (805) 527-6185

Oak Park Gardeners Oak Park Gardeners meet at 7 p.m. at Mae Boyer Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Membership renewals for 2006 will be accepted. (818) 706-6331

Singles Support One Again Inc. Thousand Oaks Chapter, a singles support and social organization for divorced, widowed or separated men and women, meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at United Methodist Church, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, at the corner of Hampshire Road. (805) 526-2551 Jean

FRI., DEC. 16

Skating Spectacle Oxnard Ice Skating Center: At 7 p.m. tonight and at 2 and 7 p.m. tomorrow the Channel Islands Figure Skating Club will present “Holiday Magic on Ice,” a fundraiser for Children’s Services Auxiliary of Ventura County. $10 to $22, with VIP table $150. (805) 988-4440

AHS Improv Comedy Agoura High School, G Building theater, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills: The school’s junior varsity team will take the stage at 6 p.m. and varsity at 7 p.m. in a night of ComedySportz for all ages. $3 to $5. (818) 879-6452

Benefit Bake Sale The Oak Park Neighborhood School, a preschool on the campus of Oak Hills Elementary School, 1010 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park, will sponsor “The Great American Bake Sale” from 2:15 to 3 p.m. Help make an impact against childhood hunger in America. (818) 665-4022

SAT., DEC. 17

OPHS Comedy Sportz Oak Park High School Comedy Sportz team plays at 7:15 p.m. in room G9 at OPHS, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Alumni players are featured in this competitive improvisational comedy played like a sport complete with uniforms, referee and Astroturf. Two teams compete to see which is funnier; the audience votes for the winner. $3 to $5. (818) 735-3300

Animé Movie Day City of Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento St., Calabasas: The library presents an animé movie day at 2 p.m., the third installment in a popular animé series. No one under 13 allowed to attend without an adult. Free admission and refreshments. (818) 225-7616

Winter Wonderland Maple Elementary School, 3501 Kimber Ave., Newbury Park: From 8 to 10:30 a.m. area residents are invited to play in Maple’s Winter Wonderland with real snow (snow tickets $2). Plus a holiday pancake breakfast ($4), picture taking with Santa ($6), gift-making crafts and activities. (805) 368-0881

Rock Concert Rock concert at Performing Arts Reaching Children (PARC) features PARC Electric at 31238 Via Colinas, Unit E, Westlake Village. New teen bands forming, gives youth a place to play music. Refreshments. $7. Call for event time (818) 874-9369

‘Hansel and Gretel’ The Intimate Opera Company presents “Hansel & Gretel” at 2 p.m. at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles St., Simi Valley. $12 to $20. (805) 5837900

A Knockout Good Time Knockout Oxnard, 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Ste. 220, Oxnard, hosts a grand opening holiday party from 2 to 6 p.m. featuring food, music, raffles and giveaways. They offer “the finest in boxing and fitness” with a special program for youth. (805) 9813327

SUN., DEC. 18

Community Drum-In Conejo Valley Community Drummers: Participate or watch as drummers gather 2 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, the northwest corner (outside, behind the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road). Free. (805) 4947734

Church Concert St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village presents its annual Christmas concert at 8 p.m. in the sanctuary featuring adult, youth and children’s choirs, liturgical dancers, solo performances and chamber orchestral accompaniment. Free. (818) 991-3915

Singles Social Fabulous 40s, a social group for single men and women in their 40s, hosts a breakfast social at 9:30 a.m. at Corner Bakery, Westlake Village. New members welcome. RSVP to (818) 597-2624

Traditional ‘Posada’ A traditional Christmas “Posada” with carol singing, reading of a “Pastorela” play, piñatas, music and sale of traditional Mexican food will be presented from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Augustine Priory, 400 Sherwood Way, Oxnard. $1 to $5. (805) 486-7433

Holiday Dating

Event Ventura County Fast Dating hosts a Lock-n-Key holiday party for singles from 6 to 10 p.m. at P6 Restaurant, Westlake Village featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres, live DJ, door prizes, “Lock-n-Key” mingle game. This is a fundraiser for Toys for Tots; bring a toy or donate $10 and receive an extra raffle ticket. $25 to $30. Register online at www.vcfastdating.com or call (805) 630-4050

MON., DEC. 19

Special Magic Show Touch of Magic will present “Believe in Dreams,” a show featuring master illusionists Richard Burr and Josette in a performance of magic and illusion at 5:30 and 8 p.m. in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. $25 for a family of four, $35 for a family of six. (661) 287-4767

WED., DEC. 21

Gardeners Take Tour Conejo Valley Garden Club meets 12:30 p.m. at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road for car-pooling to Souplantation in Camarillo for lunch followed at 2:30 p.m. by a free guided tour of the Camarillo Ranch House to view its holiday decorations. (805) 497-2949

Holiday Potluck The Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club hosts a potluck holiday party at 7 p.m. in the community room at Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. A DVD, “Wal-Mart, the High Price of Low Cost,” will be shown. (805) 527-3912

Solstice Is Celebrated Calabasas Center of Dynamic Living hosts a Winter Solstice Celebration from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at The Country Inn, 23627 Calabasas Road, Calabasas led by Rev. Marilyn Miller, composer of ceremony and celebration, and accompanied by brass quartet, violins, liturgical dance and drums. (818) 486-6720

SUN., DEC. 25

Chabad Chanukah

Festivities Today from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Chumash Park in Agoura Hills Chabad of the Conejo and Chabad of Calabasas present a picnic and concert followed by the kindling of the first light of the menorah; entertainment by The Eighth Day Band and Chassidic singer Benny Friedman. Free. Following the concert and until 6:30 p.m. tonight Chabad of Thousand Oaks will host “Chanukah on Ice” at the ice skating rink at The Lakes shopping center at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. For additional planned holiday-related festivities (free) at 3:30 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 26 at the Reagan Library and from 5 to 7 p.m. Wed., Dec. 28 at the Janss Marketplace, please call Chabad at (818) 991-0991.

Christmas Dinner Conejo Community Dinners, Inc. hosts 11th annual holiday dinner from noon to 4 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, featuring a traditional holiday turkey dinner and all the fixings. No reservations are required.

SAT., DEC. 31

New Year’s Eve Gala Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley: New Year’s Eve gala begins with dinner by May’s Kitchen at 6:30 p.m., followed by the musical “Cabaret,” then desserts and a New Year’s Eve party with a champagne toast at midnight. Various packages range in price from $30 to $75. (805) 5837900

Big Bad Voodoo Fun Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, a rollicking big band that puts the spin on swing, will perform at 7 and 10:30 p.m. at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., in downtown Los Angeles. Ring in the New Year with their jivin’ and jumpin’ sounds. (323) 850-2000 for ticket pricing

Celebrate with Beatles The Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park presents “Ticket to Ride featuring music of the Beatles” from 9 p.m. to midnight. Geared for the whole family, the show re-creates the Beatles’ history from Liverpool to Abbey Road with a psychedelic detour through the 1960s. Ticket price includes party favors, champagne and desserts. $40 to $47.50. (818) 347-9938

TUES., JAN. 3

About Spring Planting Westlake Village Garden Club will hear from guest speaker Doug Balfor, manager of Armstrong’s Nursery, on spring planting, with a plant demonstration, during 9:30 a.m. meeting at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Guests are welcome to attend free. (805) 496-9509

THURS., JAN. 5

Woodworkers’ Advice Conejo Valley Woodworkers’ Association meets 7 p.m. at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Paul Brockway and Stephen Case-Pall will demonstrate how to turn an old, beat-up plane into a finely tuned tool. Visitors welcome. (805) 492-2968

FRI., JAN. 6

‘The Gin Game’ Elite Theatre Company will present “The Gin Game” tonight

through Feb. 12 at the Petit Playhoure, 730 S. “B” St., in Oxnard’s Heritage Square. Shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. $15 to $17. (805) 483-5118

SAT., JAN. 7

Dance Club Dates Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dances at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Jan. 21, with music by the Starlighters and Good Vibrations respectively. $5 to $7. (805) 381-2744

Strauss Ranch Stroll Explore Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. at Troutdale Drive, Agoura, with a docent from 9 to 11 a.m. and learn the park’s history while

viewing ferns and early winter

wildflowers on an easy-paced stroll. Free. (805) 370-2301

Bike Rodeo City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services hosts annual Bike Rodeo for youth ages 6 to 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in playground area of Willow Elementary School, Agoura Hills. Learn about bike maintenance, safety tips, proper helmet fit. (818) 597-7361

Square Dancers Pi-R Squares Dance Club: Plus level square dance begins with rounds at at 7 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 492-1442

SUN., JAN. 8

Jump Start Genealogy For those wondering how to begin research into their family tree, the Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County will present “How to Begin Your Genealogy Research” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Free. (818) 8896616 Jan

TUES., JAN. 10

Inspiring Youth

to Read Author Jim Trelease will discuss

“Growing a Reader: Sowing the

Seeds for Reading Success” from SUN., DEC. 18

A Lego Menorah The Friendship Circle hosts its annual Chanukah Friendship Carnival from 1 to 3 p.m. at 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills featuring construction of a giant Lego menorah, olive press demonstration and holiday treats. (818) 865-2233 7 to 9 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, as part of the Conejo Valley Adult School’s Parent Talk Lecture Series. $15 to $20. (805) 492-8837

Social Is for Seniors The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services Senior Recreation Program hosts its annual “Registration Social” for adults ages 50 and above to learn about opportunities to register for classes, excursions, lectures and more, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Light refreshments, door prize drawing. Free. (818) 597-7361

WED., JAN. 11

Expert on Kids

Is Guest Parenting columnist Sandy McDaniel, who has four decades of child development experience, will discuss “How to Get Out of the Spin Cycle” and provide parenting tools as guest speaker when the Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples meets at 7 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club, 1980 E. Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks. (805) 520-3884

SAT., JAN. 21

Explore Famed Park National Park Service Visitor Center, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks: At 2 p.m. interpretive park ranger John Lockhart presents a lecture on how to enjoy your visit to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Free. (805) 370-2301

Preschool Fair MOMS Club of Newbury Park and The Oaks Shopping Center sponsor fourth annual Preschool Fair at The Oaks from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Cheesecake Factory parking lot. Children’s entertainment, parent information, guest speakers. Free. (805) 480-0716 Vanessa

Elvis Tribute Moorpark resident and famed Elvis impersonator Raymond Michael, an alumnus of CLU, will perform his “Tribute to the King of Rock ’n’ Roll” at 8 p.m. in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., joined by a 24-piece orchestra and backup singers. Proceeds benefit CLU performing arts programs. $10 to $35. (805) 449-2787