THURS., FEB. 9

RSVP for Club Lunch RSVP is due by today to attend the Westlake Women’s Club luncheon meeting at 10 a.m. Tues., Feb. 14 at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Entertainment will be provided by singer and pianist Jacques Poti. $23. (818) 865-1399 Judy

Fossils in Spotlight Roy Neisenheimer will share his knowledge of fossils with a lecture, slide show and samples at the 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Conejo Gem & Mineral Club at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. A youth program (Pebble Pup workshop) will be presented during the business portion of the meeting. Free. Public welcome. (805) 532-1916

FRI., FEB. 10

OPHS Events The following events are planned at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park, tonight: At 7:15 p.m. in room G9 two teams will compete in Comedy Sportz. $3 to $5. From 7:30 to 11 p.m., the Oak Park Performing Arts Alliance of Oak Park High School will present a fundraiser, “Dancing with the Stars,” a salsa and swing class taught by professional dancers Gail and Jamie Arias. Open to adults only. $25 per person for a two-hour lesson, refreshments, and a chance to win a door prize. (818) 707-6969

SAT., FEB. 11

Dems Host Candidates The Democratic Women’s Council of the Conejo Valley hosts a brunch from 10 a.m. to noon at Boccaccio’s Ristorante, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Guests will hear from 24th District U.S. Congressional candidates Rev. Jill Martinez, Mary Pallant and Brett Wagner. $25. Reserve: (805) 497-1003

Valentine Swing Dance Valentine Swing Dance begins with a dance lesson at 7 p.m. and open dancing to 11 p.m. at Goebel Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $5 to $10. (818) 865-1257

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

Tasty Event Chocolate Festival: Restoring Hope Foundation International Children’s Heart Fund, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow at Ventura County Fairgrounds’ Seaside Park, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. (805) 630-4050

Youth Dance The city of Agoura Hills presents “Loungin’ After Dark” from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills featuring Hart 2 Hart interactive DJs. Open to youth in grades 6 to 8 with ID. $8. (818) 597-7361

Ski & Sports Club Conejo Ski & Sports Club will host a Valentine’s Day party (a bit early) at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. For active adults. Learn about planned activities and events. See their website at www.conejoski.org for event time, more information

Take a Bird Walk Join a bird walk in the Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve at 8 a.m. See raptors, wrens, song birds and fly catchers on this docent-led, slow-paced bird walk for all ages and abilities. Meet at north end of Las Virgenes Road trailhead. Bring binoculars. The hike and parking are free. (818) 865-2998

One-Woman Show Rita Andriello will present her one-woman show “Tomatoes on a Windowsill” about growing up in a patriarchal Italian world filled with family, opera, pasta and more at 8 p.m. in Thomas Aquinas Hall at St. Paschal Baylon Church, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Call for ticket pricing. (805) 497-2454

SUN., FEB. 12

Valentine Mixer Ventura County Fast Dating:The Lock & Key Valentine Mixer (charity: American Heart Association) is at 6 p.m. For details or to register call (805) 569-3999

Dance Party USA Dance, Inc., Ventura County Chapter No. 4022, hosts a Valentine’s Day Dance Party with a free dance lesson at 2:20 p.m. and music for open dancing from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Ste. E, Ventura. $5 to $10. (805) 488-4310

Valentine Vegas-Style No Waiting Dating hosts a Valentine’s party “Vegas in L.A.” featuring poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, dancing, appetizers, raffle Las Vegas trip for two. Open to all ages, “dress to impress.” From 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Hilton Hotel, Woodland Hills. $49 to $54. (818) 773-8333

Ramble Rocky Oaks Join a docent-led nature walk at Rocky Oaks at 10 a.m. The park is at the junction of Kanan Road (south) and Mulholland Highway, Malibu. See wildflowers, rock formations, a seasonal pond and oak woodlands on a slow-paced walk ideal for all ages. Meet in the parking lot. Free. (805) 370-2301

MON., FEB. 13

Videomakers Thousand Oaks Videomakers meet 7:30 p.m. at Commercial Capital Bank, community room, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. A representative from a video camera repair shop will talk about video camera care and maintenance. (818) 706-8136

World of Orchids Conejo Orchid Society meets 7:30 p.m. at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 E. Oak Crest Drive. They welcome anyone interested in learning more about these beautiful plants and feature a guest speaker, plant raffle, refreshments and fellowship. (818) 889-1895 Marian

TUES., FEB. 14

Romance Writer Chats Ventura County Writers Club hosts romance novelist Rosa Lowinger, author of “Tropicana Nights,” during their meeting that begins 7 p.m. at Borders Books & Music, 125 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, with the announcement of the club’s short-story contest winners and awarding of prizes. Free. (805) 375-3188

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

SAT., FEB. 11

Free Themed Concert The Community Concert and Jazz Bands will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the G Building at Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. Their concert will feature a “Presidents and Valentines” musical theme. Free. (818) 597-7361

After Five Mixer The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts its After Five Mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel & Banquet Center, 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Networking, food, no-host bar, raffle prizes. $2 to $5. (805) 370-0035

THURS., FEB. 16

Women’s Club Westlake Women’s Club, Evening Section, meets 7 p.m. Women in Conejo Valley invited to attend to learn about the club’s community and philanthropic projects. Call for location: (805) 496-7954

Church Hosts Starr Kenneth W. Starr, dean of Pepperdine School of Law, will discuss “The Supreme Court Today” at 10:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village. $5. (818) 889-1491, (805) 496-2394

Women’s Connection Women’s Connection hosts a birthday celebration at 11:30 a.m. at the Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento, featuring Tracy Klehn discussing “How to Transform a Silly Goose into a Wise Woman” plus fun and games led by Dawn Wilderom. $24. (818) 348-5247

Coda Vesta to Play Coda Vesta, a five-piece band from Thousand Oaks, will perform at 8:30 p.m. at The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. (818) 879-5016

FRI., FEB. 17

A Historic Family Feud “Feud Between Families of Two 19th Century Poets” will be the topic of speaker Norma Garbert at 7:30 p.m. at the Balboa Mission Town Hall, 16916 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Granada Hills when the San Fernando Valley Genealogical Society meets. Her subject is Clement Moore and a feud over a well-known poem. Free. (818) 349-0878

Beatles Tribute Ticket to Ride: A Tribute to the Beatles presents music of the Fab Four at 8 p.m. at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. $12 to $20. (805) 583-7900

Myths About Mars Ventura County Astronomical Society: Guest speaker Matt Ventimiglia will discuss “The War of the Worlds: A Brief History of Martian Invasion,” exploring fact and fiction surrounding the planet Mars at 7:30 p.m. in the Forum Auditorium on the campus of Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. Open to all. (805) 520-9666

SAT., FEB. 18

Shelter Operations American Red Cross of Ventura County and city of Calabasas present a Shelter Operations course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento and same hours on Tues., Feb. 28 in City Hall Council Chambers, 26135 Mureau Road, Calabasas. (818) 878-4225, ext. 294

Car Wash Fundraiser Youth of Camarillo Community Church will host a car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1322 Las Posas Road, Camarillo to raise funds through sponsors and donations to support their trip to Chicago for the Awana Summit National Competition. Directions: (805) 484-8470

Free Classical Concert The Santa Barbara Music Club hosts a concert at 3 p.m. in Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara featuring works by Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Ravel and Liszt. Free.

Dancing in Camarillo Camarillo Ripsnorters Square Dance Club hosts a plus level square dance with A-1 tip, an hour of pre-rounds and round dancing between tips at 7 p.m. at Camarillo Community Center at corner of Carmen and Burnley in Camarillo. $6. (805) 482-3201

SUN., FEB. 19

Hot Jazz at Bakery The Danny Janklow Quartet will perform at 4 p.m. at the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles in a benefit for the Agoura High School Music program. Janklow is an AHS junior. For ticket pricing and directions: (818) 865-0107

Classic Variety Show Actors Shirley Jones, Dom DeLuise and Nanette Fabray

accompanied by the Horace

Heidt Orchestra will present “TV Stars Live On Stage,” a classic variety show format, at 2:30 p.m. in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $32 to $47. (805) 449-2787

Hospice Fundraiser A fundraiser featuring art, wine, music, silent and live auctions will benefit Hospice of the Conejo from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital, 401 E. Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks. $50 to $60. (805) 495-2145

Drummers to Jam 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

TUES., FEB. 21

Sustainable Lifestyle Sierra Club, San Fernando Valely Group/Angeles Chapter will hear from Michael Stevenson and Ilse Wacker of their conservation committee discussing “Adopting a More Sustainable Lifestyle” at 7 p.m. at the Reseda Park Recreation Hall, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda. (818) 346-9421

Adoption Information Children’s Bureau hosts a parent orientation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, to inform adults, single or married, about offering vulnerable children a permanent, stable home environment. Training provided. (805) 499-0620

THURS., FEB. 23

Chamber Mixer Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking mixer at Rustico Restaurant, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village featuring food and door prizes. At 5:30 p.m. (818) 889-3150

Wildflower Talk Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks: From 10 to 11 a.m. there will be a wildflower talk and slide show presented by naturalist Sharon Hardee. Reservations are required: (805) 381-2744

FRI., FEB. 24

Rock Concert in T.O. The bands Sky Walker, Fermata, The Bassix and Cicada will perform at “Rock the Oaks 6” at 7:30 p.m. in the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $14. (805) 449-2787

SAT., FEB. 25

Furniture Style Glabman Style quarterly speaker series hosts premier furniture designer John Black discussing the impact style and trends have on many of America’s greatest designers and their influence on the contemporary couture movement. The “New Classicism” lecture is at 3 p.m. Reception 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. At Glabman Furniture, 982 S. Westlake Blvd., Ste. 10, Westlake Village. RSVP required to (805) 647-7900

Assistance League Assistance League of Conejo Valley presents a fundraiser and dinner/dance, themed “Destination! Celebration” in Air Force One Pavilion at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Live and silent auctions. Call for time. $175. (805) 379-5686

Learn About Lichens National Park Service Visitor Center, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks: Botanist Tarja Sagar will present a lecture on “Little Things Beneath Our Feet: Lichens” at 2 p.m. Learn about mosses, lichens, ferns and smallflowering plants that appear after first winter rainfalls. Free. (805) 370-2301

Mardi Gras Ball 14th annual Mardi Gras Ball, a benefit for Community Conscience-Under One Roof of Thousand Oaks, kicks off with champagne reception and silent auction at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Black tie/Mardi Gras costume optional. Raffle prizes include luxury sports cars or sedan, big screen TV. $125 per person. (805) 494-3543

Dance Ensemble Israeli singer Noa Dori and Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble will present “Colors of Israel” at 8:30 p.m. tonight and at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Scherr Forum Theater at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $36 to $75. (805) 449-2787

Square Dance Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts a plus level square dance with A-1 tip from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $6. (805) 499-2920

SUN., FEB. 26

Anza Expedition The annual historical reenactment “Anza en Calabasas 1776 Commemoration” will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas (rain or shine) featuring costumed actors as Lt. Col. Juan Bautista de Anza leading his soliders and colonists on their 1776 journey that included a stop to camp in the Las Virgenes Valley. Free. (310) 327-5345