THURS., MAY 4

Conejo Valley Days The Conejo Valley's festive annual Conejo Valley Days continues today featuring midway, carnival, rides, games, food, rodeo and live entertainment, and continues through Sun., May 7 at Conejo Creek Park South, Thousand Oaks. Hours are: 5 to 10 p.m. tonight; 5 p.m. to midnight Fri., May 5; noon to midnight Sat., May 6; and noon to 8 p.m. Sun., May 7. The rodeo is at 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday and at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Admission ranges from $3 to $6 with kids under 6 admitted free. (805) 371-8730

'Cat on Hot Tin Roof' Westlake High School theater department presents "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," Tennessee Williams' intense, emotional family drama at 7 p.m. tonight, May 5 and 6 and Thurs. to Sat., May 11 to 13, in theater on campus at 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Not recommended for kids under 12. $5 to $8. (805) 497-6711, ext. 2152

African Violets See a slide show of 2005 African Violet Society of America convention and get answers to questions about the plant during 7 p.m. meeting at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. (805) 581-0014

School Bond Info Oak Park Unified School District hosts "Oak Park School Bond Measure Information Night" at 7 p.m. in Oak Park High School pavilion, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Learn about Measures B6 and C6.

FRI., MAY 5

Rocking It In Calabasas Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas hosts a rock concert at 7 p.m. featuring the Good Cheer, Animatronics, Francine Dancer, Cicada and We Are Lions. $7. (818) 880-2993

Networking Breakfast Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts "Networking Bingo" at Networking Breakfast of Champions from 7 to 9 a.m. at Los Robles Greens banquet center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. $26. (805) 370-0035

Over the Hill Gang Ventura County Over the Hill Gang International Club invites active people ages 50 and over to get acquainted at their 7 p.m. meeting at a member's Thousand Oaks home. (818) 735-0987

Dance Concert Thousand Oaks High School Dance Department presents "T.O. Guide," a spring dance concert, at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night in the school gym, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. $5 to $10.

SAT., MAY 6

Catch CVD Parade At 9 a.m. the Conejo Valley Days Parade sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks will enliven Thousand Oaks Boulevard from Duesenberg Drive to Erbes Road until noon, featuring more than 120 parade entries including bands, floats and equestrian units. (805) 371-8730

Film Scores Featured California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks presents a concert in Samuelson Chapel at 8 p.m. featuring program of film scores of Academy Award winning music legend Alfred Newman, narrated by his granddaughter. Freewill offering will be received. (805) 493-3306

Dinner Auction Oaks Christian School presents sixth annual dinner auction themed "Let Freedom Ring" at 6 p.m. in Air Force One Pavilion at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Emcee is John Schneider. Features silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment and students performing arts presentations. $175 per person. (818) 575-9150

Fairy Tales in Park Gypsies in a Trunk present "Jack and the Beanstalk" at 11 a.m. at Foxfield Park, 31965 Foxfield Drive, Westlake Village and again at 4 p.m. at Rancho Simi Bicentennial Amphitheatre, corner of Erringer and Royal Avenues, Simi Valley. Live theatrical performance of children's tale with a modern-day twist. Free. (661) 718-3968

Dem Gals Host Brunch Democratic Women's Council of the Conejo Valley hosts a brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Candidates forum will be presented with all Democratic candidates for office from the 42nd district expected to be in attendance. $25. RSVP: (805) 497-1003

Take a Ranch Ramble Join an easy-paced, docent-led walk and learn about natural history and cultural history of Peter Strauss Ranch (former Lake Enchanto site), 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura (corner of Troutdale Drive) from 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at ranch house. Free. (805) 370-2301

DAR Takes a Tour Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of American Revolution, meets 10 a.m. at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley for a tour of Air Force One Pavilion followed by nohost lunch. (805) 532-1148

Don't Miss Plant Sale Busy Hands Garden Club hosts a plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley featuring lots of varieties and low prices, plus special children's section of inexpensive plants for Mother's Day. (805) 5222897

All About Astronomy Ventura County Astronomical Society celebrates National Astronomy Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Lakes, 2200 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks with displays, children's activities, eye safe solar observing and more. At 8 p.m. will be a program at Charles Temple Observatory, Moorpark College. Free. (805) 520-9666

Ice Cream Social Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills hosts an "Ice Cream Social and Camp Meet-N-Greet" for parents and prospective summer campers from 2 to 4 p.m. at the center. Learn about all the camps available for ages 3 to 14. Make ice cream sundaes, play games, face painting. (818) 5977361

Boys & Girls Club Boys & Girls of Camarillo hosts annual "Bids for Kids Auction" at the Crowne Plaza in Ventura. Dinner, dancing, bidding on high quality items and a celebration of youth are featured. Proceeds support club's programs. $150. Call Travis for event time: (805) 482-8113, ext. 12

Garden Happenings Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks: From 10 a.m. to noon today a native and water-wise plant sale will be held in the nursery area; at 2 p.m. tomorrow Ed Hager will lead a walk through the rare fruit orchard. (805) 494-7630

Simi Book Sale Simi Valley Friends of the Library host a Spring Blow Out Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Prices from 25 cents or one dollar per bag. Wide selection. (805) 584-1266

Freestyle Basketball "Slammin' Trickz Freestyle Basketball Tour" makes an appearance at 7 p.m. at Moorpark College gymnasium. Street and freestyle players will show off their skills and tricks. $10 to $25. (866) 468-3399

Dems Host Fundraiser The Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley invites public to their Cinco de Mayo fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. at 6481 Smoketree Ave., Oak Park featuring food, drinks, pinata, salsa dancing and more. $20. (805) 675-8785

Martial Arts Show Ventura County Chapter of Masters and Martial Artists host 2006 Martial Arts Super Fest and Stunt Show from 2 to 5 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Call for ticket info: (805) 375-7273

Coffee & Chat The American Association of University Women host a Coffee and Chat program from 9 to 11 a.m. at Side Street Cafe, 996 Lawrence Drive, Newbury Park. Prospective members of AAUW are welcome. (805) 495-9669 Shirley

SUN., MAY 7

Native American Artist Native American artist Judy DeRosa will discuss her work at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. at Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center, on grounds of Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa off Lynn Road/ Via Goleta in Newbury Park. Her artwork will be on exhibit through June 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends only. (805) 370-2301

Antiques Faire Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park hosts an Antiques Faire from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors displaying antiques and collectibles plus experts to evaluate your heirlooms for $5 per item. Free cookies, lemonade. Opportunity drawings. Lectures, tours of museum and grounds. $5. (805) 498-9441

Spring Garden Tour Camarillo Hospice hosts 10th annual Spring Garden Tour from noon to 5 p.m. Tour four private gardens in greater Camarillo area plus the Camarillo Ranch Gardens. Demonstrations, boutique, opportunity drawings, free refreshments, live music. $20 to $25. (805) 389-6870

Brandeis Women Brandeis University National Women's Committee of the Conejo Valley hosts mystery novelist Rochelle Krich at Oak Park Community Center, 1000 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Boutiques from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Program is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Krich will discuss her writing and sign her books. (818) 991-2667

Genealogy Talk Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County meets 2 to 4 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Hal Bookbinder will discuss "The Changing Borders of Eastern Europe." Free. (818) 889-6616

Patriotic Gala Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge, Los Angeles Chapter, hosts "Wings of Freedom" patriotic celebration at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. Connie Stevens will be honored. Patriotic presentations, musical entertainment, luncheon. (818) 889-4839 for ticket details

Special Pet Adoptions From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Agoura Animal Shelter, 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills will be participating in the nationwide Pet Adopt-a-thon event sponsored by North Shore Animal League. Please visit and check out the cats and dogs looking for homes. (818) 991-0071

Hawaiian Art Taught Somis resident Beverly Gwaltney provides overview on history, designs and practices of Hawaiian feather lei making from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Free. Reservations: (818) 878-3741

MON., MAY 8

Discover

Local Beauty National Park Service Ranger Mike Malone will give a presentation at 2 p.m. on "Beautiful Mountains in Your Backyard" at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Learn about local recreational opportunities and much more. Free. (805) 381-2744

Special Education Oak Park Special Education Advisory Committee presents year-end meeting at 6:30 p.m. in lecture room at Oak Park Library, on OPHS campus at 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. (818) 889-1037

Videomakers'

Contest

Thousand Oaks Videomakers

meet 7:30 p.m. at Commerical Capital Bank's community room, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Members are amateur video makers and have created 15minute comedy videos for club's contest; public welcome to attend and help judge the entries. (818) 706-8136

Kiwanis Golf Tourney Simi Valley Kiwanis hosts 27th annual golf tournament at Wood Ranch Golf Course, Simi Valley. Check in at 11:30 a.m., lunch then tee off at 1 p.m. Raffle, putting contest, two-man scramble, dinner, silent auction and trophy presentation. $150. (805) 428-3012

Educators Saluted Las Virgenes Special Education PTA hosts third annual "Exceptional Educators Award" ceremony at 7 p.m. at Las Virgenes Unified School District office, 4111 N. Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. Event honors educators, teachers, administrators and staff members who provide support to LVUSD and have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and excellence toward enriching lives of special needs students

TUES., MAY 9

Romance Writers Romance writers Karen Kay and Leigh Court will be guest speakers during the Ventura County Writers Club meeting at 7 p.m. at Borders Books & Music, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Open to anyone interested in writing. (805) 375-3188

Women's Connection Thousand Oaks Women's Connec

tion meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Leslie Jacobs will present "Incredible Edibles, Delectable Centerpieces" and associate professor Sauni Rinehart will discuss "Peace, it's Just Another Sign." Music by Michelle Moore. $20. (805) 4972949

WLV Women's Club Westlake Women's Club opens with business meeting at 10 a.m. then luncheon at 11:45 a.m. with a harp recital at 12:30 p.m. by Westlake Village resident Michaela Shaw, age 15, at Westlake Village Inn. $23. (818) 865-1399

Tips on Future Finances Edward Jones representative Matthew Jones hosts a free broadcast presentation about baby boomers' retirement investments, "The Shape of Things to Come," at 8:30 a.m., 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. at 3661 Las Posas Road, Ste 171, Camarillo. (805) 388-9918

WED., MAY 10

Enrichment Circle Women's Enrichment Circle meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight and May 24 at 1275 Bluesail Circle, Westlake Village. The Rev. Andrea Sebera is facilitator. (818) 222-0160

THURS., MAY 11

Gem Club Shines Conejo Gem and Mineral Club invites public to learn about shiny stones and much more at 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. A Pepple Pup workshop for youth opens the event. (805) 532-1916

Job Fair for Veterans From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Oxnard Job and Career Center, 635 S. Ventura Road, Oxnard is the annual Veterans Job Fair. Call EDD for details at (805) 382-8610

FRI., MAY 12

Book Bargains Here The Book Bag, 202 N. Skyline Drive, Thousand Oaks hosts a second anniversary "Customer Appreciation Half-Price Sale" today and tomorrow to raise money and awareness for the Conejo Valley Adult Literacy Program, which will receive the sale proceeds. For hours call (805) 497-0710

Agoura Newcomers The Agoura Newcomers Club will host a coffee at 10 a.m. Purpose of club is to help those new to Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake Village and Calabasas to get acquainted. Call for location: (818) 991-6590

A Peach Hill Carnival Peach Hill Academy's Posse Carnival is from 4 to 8 p.m. at 13400 Christian Barrett Drive, Moorpark hosted by Peach Hill PTA and has games and family fun activities plus live and silent auctions and a raffle, plus vendors selling varied menu. (805) 378-6307

Cowboy

Rhymes, Tunes Cowboy Poetry and Western Music event will be staged at 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night ($25) at Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Pre-show performance 7 to 7:45 p.m., backstage reception at 10:30 p.m. On Sat., May 13 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. is a free community show geared for families, then from 2 to 3:15 p.m. it's a family matinee ($8). (805) 495-3715

SAT., MAY 13

Jack & the Beanstalk Gypsies in a Trunk present "Jack and the Beanstalk" at 11:30 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo. Live theatrical performance of

children's tale with a modern-day

twist. Free. (661) 718-3968

Fine Arts Festival Calabasas Arts Council presents ninth annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow in parking lot behind Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento, next to Calabasas Commons. View and buy paintings, sculptures, glass works, jewelry, photography, etc. Food vendors, live entertainment. Admission is free, on-site parking available for $7. (818) 878-4225, ext. 270

SAT., MAY 6