THURS., JAN. 26

Kids’ Book Comes Alive Malibu Library, 23519 W. Civic Center Way, Malibu presents “Manners I. Care, The Traveling Show” musical extravaganza with four puppets and three actors, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. It’s based on David Bruce’s new children’s book. He’ll read and sign books after the show. Free. Surprise and gifts for all in attendance. (877) 543-7588

Calabasas Chamber Calabasas Chamber of Commerce: Installation luncheon and awards ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at Calabasas Inn, Parkview Room, 23500 Park Sorrento. New board of directors introduced and Chairman’s Award and Bill Van Gieson Community Service Award presented. RSVP (818) 222-5680

Tame Thorny Roses Scott Klittich from Otto & Sons Nursery in Fillmore will demonstrate and discuss “How to Prune Roses” at 7:30 p.m. meeting of Ventura County Rose Society at Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. Also, a panel of society members will recommend successful roses for specific areas such as coastal, inland coastal and inland hotter valley areas. (818) 993-6622

FRI., JAN. 27

Comedy Sportz Night Oak Park Comedy Sportz team will play a home game at 7:15 p.m. in room G9 at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Enjoy fast-paced improvisational comedy between two teams in a sportslike setting. Audience votes for the funniest. $3 to $5. (818) 735-3300

It’s Puppet Mania! City of Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento St., presents a special event for children ages 5 and younger at 11 a.m. featuring the Stroud Puppets performing “Puppet Mania!” Please, no strollers. Free. (818) 225-7616

Safe Kids Day American Red Cross of Ventura County hosts Safe Kids Day for third to fifth graders from 1:40 to 4:45 p.m. (sign in 1:20 to 1:35 p.m.) at Moorpark High School, Old Gymnasium, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Free training in various safety skills. Reserve a space: (805) 339-2234, ext. 280

Eddie Cantor & Pal The new musical “Bert ‘N Eddie” depicts the friendship between the young entertainer Eddie Cantor and his mentor, top black Broadway performer Bert Williams. Shows are today, Jan. 28 and 29 and Feb. 3 to 5 at Pierce College’s Theatre on the Hill, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. For show times and ticket pricing information, call (818) 991-1485

For Chicago Fans Former Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine brings California Transit Authority for its first major public performance to The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. For show time and ticket prices, call (818) 879-5016

Baroque Concerts St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 1 Church Road, Thousand Oaks presents “A Mostly Bach Evening” featuring a baroque chamber ensemble performing the works of baroque masters Bach and Vivaldi at 7:30 p.m. Free. (805) 495-6441

SAT., JAN. 28

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 multipurpose room and bookstore featuring a large selection of fiction, nonfiction and children’s books. (818) 340-9386

Painting Demonstration Artist Magoo Valencia will present a painting demonstration from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Doyon Studio and Gallery #E, 1390 Flynn Road, Camarillo. A pizza lunch will be served. $5 nonmembers, free to members of California Gold Coast Watercolor Society. (805) 987-0291

Free Wine Tasting Winter candelight tasting is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow at Leeward Winery, 2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura. Cellar is illuminated by twinkling candles as guests sample wine releases including chardonnay and pinot noir. Free. (805) 656-5054

Winter Nature Walk Charmlee Wilderness Park: At 10 a.m. at this scenic oceanview park known for its meadows, oak groves and wildflower displays, take a guided Winter Nature Walk to search for migratory birds and early blooming plants. The park is on Encinal Canyon Road in the Malibu mountains above the Pacific Coast Highway. Bring binoculars, meet in the upper parking lot. There is a parking fee. (310) 317-1364

Square Dance The Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club will host a pluslevel square dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 499-2920

Singles Host Potluck Fabulous 40s, a social group for single men and women in their 40s, hosts “end of holidays” potluck dinner at 6 p.m. New members welcome. For location and more details, RSVP to (818) 597-2624

CROP Walk Info Learn about the 28th annual Conejo Valley Christian Rural Overseas Program (CROP) Walk scheduled for March 12 at California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, by attending the orientation breakfast at 8:30 a.m. today at St. Patrick’s Church, 1 Church Road, Thousand Oaks. Walker supplies, info provided. (805) 492-3674

SUN., JAN. 29

Stellar Young Violinist Heralded violin prodigy Caitlin Tully, 18, who has won countless awards and appeared with numerous symphony orchestras, will perform at 2 p.m. in Raitt Recital Hall on the Pepperdine University campus, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. On the program will be works by Beethoven, Tartini, Ravel and Rachmaninoff. Accompanying Tully at the piano will be Robert Koenig. $25. (310) 506-4522

Nonviolence Stressed Ventura County Fellowship of Reconciliation organizing team cosponsors a workshop “The Challenge of Nonviolence in a Violent World” from 2 to 5 p.m. in Nygreen Hall on the campus of California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 498-9401

Family Nature Festival Shalom Institute Camp and Conference Center, 34342 Mulholland Hwy., Malibu hosts Community Tu B’Shvat Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a family nature festival featuring tree planting, concerts, storytelling, hikes, sports, arts and crafts, animal educators’ presentations. $10. (818) 889-5500, ext. 110

Docents Introduce Park Malibu Creek Docents will host “Welcome to Malibu Creek” at 10 a.m. (meet in lower parking lot). Discover Native American, cinematic, geological and historical sites, and also learn about plants and trees, during this two-hour guided walk. (818) 889-6238

A Garden Just for Kids The Kids’ Adventure Garden is part of the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, within Conejo Community Park, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. It is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday and provides a place for kids to learn about nature and gardening with a tree house, dinosaur garden and more. Free. (818) 889-0560

MON., JAN. 30

Chinese New Year Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills will celebrate the Chinese New Year (Year of the Dog) at 3:30 p.m. with festivities including dance and parade. (818) 889-2278

TUES., JAN. 31

Optimist Club Meets Las Virgenes Optimist Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at Terri’s Cafe, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. They also meet most Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. (818) 707-1934

Seniors’ Book Club City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services Senior Recreation Program hosts a free book club meeting for program participants from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Today they will be discussing “Cold Mountain” by Charles Frazier. $12 annual fee to participate in Senior Recreation Program. For meeting location, call Agoura Hills Recreation Center (818) 597-7361

Library Lecture Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court: From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wendy Lewis of the Learn Israel organization will discuss “Small Country, Big Ideas!” about Israel’s innovations. Free. (818) 889-2278

WED., FEB. 1

Moms to Make Crafts Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples will meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Boys & Girls Club, 1980 E. Avenida de Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, for an evening with friends to make some fun crafts. For moms of twins, triplets and more. (805) 520-3884

THURS., FEB. 2

Dossier on Woodwork The 7 p.m. meeting of the Conejo Valley Woodworkers’ Association at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks will feature four different work stations with lectures and demonstrations on tools and tricks of the woodworker’s trade. Visitors welcome. (805) 492-2968

Tips for Internet Use A free Internet demonstration of searching tips and strategies, “How Do I Find It On The Web?” will be presented from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. today at the Newbury

‘Finian’s Rainbow’ Conejo Players Theatre, Inc. presents the musical-comedy “Finian’s Rainbow” at 351 SMoorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.mSundays, tonight through Feb25. It’s the magical story of Finian McLonergran, an Irish dreameand schemer, and his journey to Rainbow Valley. $14 to $18. (805495-3715

FRI., JAN. 27 Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, and repeated from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 6 at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Register: (805) 4982139 (Newbury Park) or (805) 4492660, ext. 204 (T.O.)

SAT., FEB. 4

Marine Paintings The “International Waters Exhibit” features paintings of the International Society of Marine Painters and will be on view through April 2 at the Ventura County Maritime Museum, 2731 S. Victoria Ave., at Fisherman’s Wharf in Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard. Meet the artists at an opening reception from 3 to 6 p.m. today. Refreshments will be served. The museum is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. (805) 984-6260

New Play to Open “If This Bench Could Speak” will have its world premiere at 8 p.m.

tonight and will also be performed at 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 11 at John Robert Powers, 30495 Canwood St., Ste. 101, Agoura Hills. $5. Reservations: (818) 735-8620

Dancing at Goebel Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks: The Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Feb. 18. Rhythm Kings provide music tonight and for Feb. 18 Sweetheart Dance it will be the Unforgettables. $5 to $7. (805) 381-2744

Square Dance Club Pi-R Squares Dance Club hosts plus-level square dance with A1 tip at break time beginning 7

p.m. at Borchard Community

Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 492-1442

Visit the Ranch Join a docent-guided easy-paced tour of Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura from 9 to 11 a.m. Oak-shaded trails featured at this site of some fascinating early Los Angeles history. Families welcome. Picnic tables available on grassy lawn. (805) 370-2301

SUN., FEB. 5

Windows to the Past Charles Johnson, librarian and associate director of Ventura County Museum of History and Art, will discuss “Windows of our Past: The Archives at the Ventura County Museum of History & Art” at the meeting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County from 2 to 4 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Learn about the pioneer Jews of Ventura County and how to research Ventura County pioneer ancestors. Free. (818) 889-6616

MON., FEB. 6

DAR Awards Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, meets at 7 p.m. in the Education Wing of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 30600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills, for their annual awards ceremony. The award winners will be the speakers. (805) 532-1148

Gorgeous Butterflies Conejo Valley Audubon Society meets 7:30 p.m. at Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo. Guest Fred Heath, author of “An Introduction to Southern California Butterflies,” will present a program illustrated with “gorgeous butterfly slides” by Herb Clark. (805) 9872721

TUES., FEB. 7

Father-Sons Artists Westlake Village Art Guild welcomes Dan McCaw and his sons John and Danny, all artists. They’ll give a slide show and discuss how their varying styles encourage and influence each other. Registration at 6 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Art demonstration 7:30 p.m. $7 to $28. (805) 379-5655

Garden Club Gala Westlake Village Garden Club’s 37th anniversary luncheon is at 11 a.m. at the Calabasas Inn. Featured program is “The Lure and Love of Lavender” by Susan McRae. Guests welcome. $30. Reservations: (805) 496-9509

Skipper to Speak The Ventura Sportfishing Club will meet 6:30 p.m. at Dupar’s Restaurant, Thousand Oaks, for fellowship with dinner to follow. Skipper Dave Bacon of the Wavemaster will discuss “Fishing Santa Barbara Island.” Open to all. (805) 987-6521

WED., FEB. 8

Tall Ships Dock Today The Lynx and Lady Washington, two historic tall ships, will make their grand arrival in Channel Islands Harbor at 2 p.m. Free dockside tours of the ships will be available from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Harbor Department, 3900 Pelican Way, Oxnard. Many activities, tours, historic reenactments are planned until the ships depart on Wed., Feb. 15. For the schedule of events, call (800) 200-5239

Saluting Local Notables Rotary Club of Calabasas/Agoura Hills Community Awareness Day luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Calabasas Golf & Country Club and features presentations of awards to notable community residents plus keynote speaker, the television personality Stephanie Edwards. $28 advance, $32 at the door. (818) 888-0138

WED., FEB. 15

Encore Club Event Conejo Valley Encore Club hosts its monthly luncheon/meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Wood Ranch Golf Club, 301 Woodranch Pkwy., Simi Valley. A fashion show by Steinmart will be featured. They are a social club offering activities to Conejo Valley residents. $18. (805) 241-1018

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