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

All About Soil Ventura County Rose Society wil hear from master gardener Tony Hepton, PhD, who will discuss soils, improving gardening soils, composting and soil for roses and other plants at the 7:30 p.m. meeting at Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. (818) 993-6622

Tall Ship in Port Dockside tours and three-hour adventure sails of the tall ship Lynx, a living history museum, will be available at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum today through Feb. 27 on the waterfront at the harbor, 113 Harbor Way, Ste. 190, Santa Barbara. Tours are free with museum admission ($1 to $6) and sails cost $25 children 5 to 12, $50 adults. (805) 962-8404, ext. 115

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

Camarillo’s ‘Godspell’ Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo (inside the airport) presents the musical “Godspell” from tonight through Sun., April 2 with shows at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. $8 to $15. (805) 388-5716

Dancing in Simi Simi Valley Council on Aging hosts a dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi featuring live music by Super Duo. Refreshments, opportunity drawings. $6. (805) 577-0258

School Open House Hillcrest Christian School, 384 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks hosts an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. for parents to tour classrooms for preschool through grade 12. (805) 497-7501

Cherry Blossom Time Cherry Blossom Festival will be celebrated from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. All activities and events relating to the festival are free to attend. There will be musical and dance performances, tea ceremony, demonstrations of Japanese arts. (805) 522-2977

Guitarist in Concert Award-winning guitarist Orrin Star, described as Arlo Guthrie meets Doc Watson, will perform at 8 p.m. at Gateway Church, 29646 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. $15. (818) 889-4147

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

Sports Seminar Learn about sports-specific training, injury prevention, drills that improve athletic performance and more at a sports seminar featuring physical therapists from 10 a.m. to noon at Seven Oaks Rehabilitation & Fitness Center, 141 Triunfo Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Free. (805) 373-6560

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 small-flowering 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

Come See Saturn A public star party hosted by the Ventura County Astronomical Society will focus on observing the ringed planet from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Charles Temple Observatory on the campus of Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. Bring binoculars and lawn chairs. Viewing through observatory telescope and members’ telescopes. Open to ages 8 and up. (805) 520-9666

Enjoy Celtic Music Ken Willson and Kim McKee will bring their warm harmony vocals and multi-instrument talent to play in a performance of original as well as traditional Irish and Scottish acoustic music at 8 p.m. house concert in Oak Park featuring a coffee and dessert buffet. Location provided upon reservations. $15 per person. (818) 707-2179

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

Israeli Innovations Calabasas Library meeting room, 23975 Park Sorrento, Calabasas: Learn what’s new in science and technology through the program “Israel: Small Country, Big Ideas!” Free. (818) 225-7616

Wine Tasting & Tour Conejo Jewish Academy will host a tour and wine tasting at Herzog Wine Cellars, 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard at 4:30 p.m. Taste premium offerings of red, white and rose varietal wines. No transportation is provided. Advance reservations only. $10 per person. (818) 991-0991

Basket Weaving Artist Gloria Liggett will conduct a cultural workshop teaching participants to weave their own basket from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Satwiwa Native American Culture Center at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa park site in Newbury Park. A program of the National Park Service. (805) 370-2301

Birdwatching for kids The Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society will lead a birdwatching expedition for young children and their parents at 10 a.m. at the picturesque Malibu Lagoon State Beach, in mid-Malibu south of the Pepperdine University campus. Binoculars will be provided on this one-hour special short walk. (310) 393-6205

MON., FEB. 27

Parent Seminar Ross Szabo, director of Youth Outreach from the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign, will talk to parents at 7 p.m. in the pavilion at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park

TUES., FEB. 28

Organic Gardening Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m. in meeting room at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Speaker to be announced. (805) 498-1623

Find Inner Peace Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills: Dr. Marshall Zaslove will discuss how to find inner and outer peace through meditation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. (818) 889-2278

WED., MARCH 1

Dr. Seuss Celebrated Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court hosts a bash in celebration of Dr. Seuss’s 102nd birthday from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring crafts, refreshments and favorite Seuss stories read by special guest readers in observance of “Read Across America.” Free. (818) 889-2278

THURS., MARCH 2

Hear Mozart Magic “Mozart in Love” will feature a collection of operatic scenes from some of the composer’s most famed operas, exploring his view on love and life, performed by the CLU Music and Theatre Arts Department at 8 p.m. tonight, tomorrow and Saturday nights in the Preus-Brandt Forum on the California Lutheran University campus, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. $8. (805) 4933306

African Violets Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. Visitors and their plants welcome. Tonight will feature a culture class and hands-on program on potting African violets. (805) 581-0014

Road Safety Stressed “Is Your Teen Road Ready?” is a seminar designed for parents and teen drivers from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in

the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Free.

WHS Choirs Perform Westlake High School theatre, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village: Westlake High School Choir presents “Tonight’s the Night” concert at 8 p.m. tonight through Saturday with a show also on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. $7. (805) 497-6711

FRI., MARCH 3

Economic Forecast Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks present Economic Forecast seminar from 7 to 9 a.m. at Westlake Village

Inn, 31943 Agoura Road. $48.

Registration required. (805) 370-0035

Best Book Deals Here Friends of Thousand Oaks Library host a used book sale from 6 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. More than 10,000 books, from 25 cents to $1. Free admission. (805) 493-2648

Rockin’ in Calabasas Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas hosts a rock concert at 7 p.m. featuring the Good Cheer, Audio Doggz, Void of Course, Mystic Frisbee and Family Alarm. $7. (818) 880-2993

SAT., MARCH 4

Jazz Giant at Benefit Jazz legend Gerald Wilson and his orchestra will be showcased at the KCLU benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Oxnard High School Jazz Band will play in theatre’s patio from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. $31.50 to $40. (805) 4492787

Arts and Crafts Fest The 19th annual Spring Arts and Crafts Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Original handmade arts and crafts items for sale. Refreshments, children’s crafts area. Free admission. (805) 381-2791

Hear Folk Pop Duo Concerts at the Bodie House in Agoura Hills present Maura and Pete Kennedy playing folk pop at 8 p.m. Dessert/appetizer bar. $15. Directions provided upon RSVP to (818) 621-8309

Dance Club Dates Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., March 18 at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Tonight the Starlighters perform live music and on March 18 Tunes R Us will play. $5 to $7. (805) 381-2744

Egg Artistry Displayed The 27th annual California Egg Artistry Show and Sale is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village and features intricately detailed works of art crafted from egg shells. Door prizes, raffles. $3 to $5. (310) 273-5096 Carol Ganzi

The Dole Great Race The Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills features the Chesebro half marathon, Old Agoura 10K run, Deena Kastor 5K run/walk, Kids’ 1 Mile (6 to 12 years of age) and Family Fun Run/Walk plus fitness and camps expo, food, entertainment and inflatables. First race at 7 a.m. at Agoura High School stadium, 28545 Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. (877) 478-7223

Hiking at Strauss Join a docent-led easy-paced tour of the grounds of Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura, and learn early history of site. Meet 9 a.m. at ranch house. Free. (805) 370-2301

Gem Show’s a Dazzler The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society presents its 44th annual Gem, Mineral, Lapidary and Fossil Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow in Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds. Displays, demonstrations, videos, prizes, children’s activities, dealers. Free admission. (805) 659-3577

An AAUW Chat American Association of University Women, Thousand Oaks branch, hosts a coffee and chat event from 9 to 11 a.m. at Side Street Cafe, 996 Lawrence Drive, Newbury Park. (805) 376-6060

Garden Happenings Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks: From 10 a.m. to noon today the garden offers in its nursery area a sale of native and water-wise plants. At 2 p.m. tomorrow Ed Hager will lead a tour of the rare fruit orchard. Free admission. (805) 494-7630

SUN., MARCH 5

Super Science Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts a family event, Super Science Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. featuring Robert Krampf in “Watt is Electricity.” Witness amazing and spectacular demonstrations as you and your family learn about the basics of electricity and the importance of electrical safety. $5 (those age 65 and up, free). Reservations: (805) 495-6471

A Taste for Wild Food Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas: Hilla Futterman will address the merits of wild food as opposed to farm-grown food in a special workshop, “The Values of a Wild Food Diet,” from 1 to 4 p.m. $10. Rain date is Sun., March 12. Reservations: (818) 878-3741

Whale of a Festival The 10th annual Celebration of the Whales Festival is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fisherman’s Wharf on the corner of Channel Island Boulevard and Victoria Avenue, in Channel Islands Harbor vicinity, Oxnard, and features live entertainment, artists’ market, children’s activities, view the tall ship Lynx, whale and ma

rine education exhibits, tide pool

touch tank. (805) 985-4852

TUES., FEB. 28

Optimists Meet Agoura/Las Virgenes Optimist Club meets 6:30 p.m. at Terri’s Cafe, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills for dinner, guest speaker, discussion of their many philanthropic projects and events. (818) 991-5400