Datebook

THURS., OCT. 19

Fun Time for Teens Teen Game Night for middle, high school youth. 7 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Bring board or card games. Dance Dance Revolution on big screen. Free. (805) 449-2660, ext. 213.

Rhyme and Reason Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library hosts a free reading of poetry by six members of PoemCrafters Guild, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in library courtyard, 1401 E. Janss Road. Mel Weiner, (805) 480-1450.

Funds for Firefighters Douglas Emmett and the Valley Cultural Center present "Grateful Hearts" second annual Food Faire and Fundraiser for L.A. Fire Department, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oxnard Street between Owensmouth and AMC Place, Woodland Hills. Councilman Dennis Zine as auctioneer. Fine restaurants offer food samples, also meat dishes grilled by firefighters. (818) 593-6266.

High Fashion Camarillo Newcomers Club at Sportman Restaurant, 4426 Central Ave., Camarillo. Social/meeting 11 a.m., luncheon noon. Gina Kalcic, fashion consultant, demonstrates with models use of accessories. $17.50 members, $19.50 guests. (805) 482-3290 lunch RSVP. (805) 386-4079 club info.

Good Boutique Buys Westlake High School Competition Cheer Team Boutique fundraiser, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow, in school gym mezzanine, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road. Jewelry, designer clothing, homemade gourmet, men's golf apparel, purses.

GOP Women Conejo Valley GOP Women host Tony Dolz, candidate 41st Assembly District, 11:30 a.m., Plug Nickel Restaurant, 717 Lakefield Drive, Westlake Village. $20. RSVP Sylvia Musgrove, (805) 495-6418.

FRI., OCT. 20

Home Cooking Simi Valley Council on Aging hosts annual Italian Dinner, 6 to 9 p.m., Senior Center multipurpose room, 2900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. $10. Proceeds to Meals on Wheels, Lifeline, Brown Bag Programs. Get tickets at Senior Center front desk.

Big Bang? Ventura County Astronomical Society hosts Edward (Ned) Wright, PhD, UCLA astronomy professor. Topic: "Observing the Origin of the Universe." Public invited. 7:30 p.m., Forum Auditorium, Moorpark College. (805) 642-5166.

For Booklovers Friends of Woodland Hills Library hosts a book sale today and tomorrow, Oct. 21at 22200 Ventura Blvd. Members only can shop 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Open to public from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Tapes, videos, records, CDs, cookbooks, collector books. All proceeds to library. For info, call (818) 226-0017.

Stargazers "Fall Constellations" Trail to the Stars. Explore the stars with a giant telescope and learn about fall constellations at Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve. 7 p.m.

Meet at the Victory trailhead (Victory Boulevard, West of Valley Circle Boulevard). Bring water, jacket, flashlight covered in red cellophane or a red balloon. Two- hour program is for all ages. Free, $1 for parking. (310) 454-1395, ext. 153 or www.LAmountains.com.

Ed Masry Awards Agoura/Oak Park Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Edward L. Masry Awards for Integrity in Community Service, 5:30 p.m. at the Westlake Hyatt. Host, TV Personality Wink Martindale. Benefits L.A. Sheriff's Widows & Orphans, Diabetes Foundation. (818) 889-3150.

Be Very Afraid Moorpark Library hosts Freaky Friday Night for teens, 7 to 9 p.m. at library, 699 Moorpark Ave. Spooktacular fun at haunted house event. Food, fun and fright. Wear a costume. Presented by Moorpark Library Teen Club. Chris Culver, youth librarian, (805) 529-0440.

SAT., OCT. 21

Civil War Buffs Dr. Joan Waugh, associate professor of history at UCLA, uses slides, songs and stories to discuss battle experiences of Civil War volunteer citizen soldier. 2 p.m., Meeting Room B, Oxnard Public Library, 251 S. "A" St. Free. (805) 385-7532.

Mozart Salute Platt Branch Library hosts second Mozart 250th Birthday Chamber Concert at 2:30 p.m. in library's Young Adult Section, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Bright Light Chamber Players perform Mozart selections. Free, no reservations needed. (818) 340-9386.

Trip the Light

Fantastic Thousand Oaks Dance hosts The Starlighters for dancing at Goebel Senior Center ballroom, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m., dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $5 members, $7 non-members. Couples and singles welcomed. Light refreshments. (805) 381-2744.

Music Benefit Los Angeles Pierce Symphonic Winds, Kadima Conservatory and the Foundation for Pierce College sponsor Monte Carlo Night fundraiser, 7 p.m. at the Campus Center, Pierce College, Woodland Hills. $30. Gaming, live 20-piece dance band, snacks, silent auction and raffles. Proceeds fund musicpromoting activities, including free concerts for seniors and elementary age children. For info, Jack Glantz, (818) 501-3100.

Trail Work Day Clean up parks on Conejo Open Space Trail Work Day. Meet at Conejo Community Center, Botanical Garden (enter off Gainsborough Road), Thousand Oaks. Registration, board buses, 7:30 to 8 a.m. Trail work, 8 a.m. to noon. Free barbecue for volunteers, noon to 2 p.m. Mountain bike giveaway. (805) 381-2741.

Democratic Women Democratic Women's Council of the Conejo Valley host brunch, 9 to 11 a.m., Boccaccio's Restaurante, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road. Speaker is Steven Hill, director of Political Reform Program of the New American Foundation. $25, includes beverage, tip. RSVP required, (805) 497-1003.

Ice Cream & Harmony Harmony Oaks Chorus sings classic barbershop, ice cream sundaes served during intermission. Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. $10. (805) 379-5616 or online at Ticketmaster@cvhoc.com.

SUN., OCT. 22

Celebrate 'Punky' Calabasas Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road. Carnival games, arts and crafts marketplace, car show, contests, inflatable rides, live bands, food, beer garden and plenty of pumpkins. Free parking, admission, shuttle service. Rides and games, 50 cents to $1. Can purchase pumpkins to take. (818) 222-5680.

Walk the Dog New Leash on Life presents Nuts for Mutts-the Walk (5K walk) behind Shepard Stadium, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills. 8 a.m. check in. Free registration. Benefits program that provides therapy dogs for autistic children. Sign up (661) 255-0097 or www.walkforpaws.com.

AAUW Gift Store Thousand Oaks Branch, American Association of University Women hosts third annual Marketplace and Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Crafts, art, jewelry, handbags, clothing, tea boxes, teas, china. All proceeds to Tech Trek, scholarships, Legal Advocacy Fund programs. Free admission. Marsha, (805) 946-1463 or Judi, (805) 492-5217.

MON., OCT. 23

GOP Hosts Vice Mayor Camarillo Republican Women Federated Club hosts luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m., Sterling Hills Golf, Camarillo. City Vice Mayor Jan McDonald gives Power Point presentation, "Camarillo Library, The Next Chapter." City Council candidate David Schlanger, school board candidates Ron Speakman and John Alamillo also present. Guests may ask questions. $17.50. RSVP Elvita Jones, (805) 987-8988.

TUES., OCT 24

Grow Avocados Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m., Newbury Park Library meeting room, 3221 Borchard Road. Topic: growing backyard avocados. Guests welcomed. (805) 498-1623.

Discuss Ballot Issues Ellen Pangarliotas of the L.A. League of Women Voters Speakers Bureau presents analysis of November ballot issues, 7 p.m., multipurpose room of Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Friends of Platt Library general meeting, 6:45 p.m. (818) 340-9386.

WED., OCT. 25

Tiny Treasures Conejo Valley Garden Club meets 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, 1000 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Floral designer Eileen Fumara of Sherman Oaks presents "The World of Miniatures." Members, guests may bring own pieces for Fumara's advice. Public invited. Gerry, (805) 493-1955.

Moms Relax Conejo Valley Mothers & More hosts a Moms' Night Out at 7:30 p.m. at Buca Di Beppo, 205 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.

Bingo and Buffet Thousand Oaks Woman's Club meets 10:30 a.m. at Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Mexican buffet luncheon, bingo with cash prizes. RSVP with Gail MacDonald, (805) 495-7749.

Sew Good Channel Islands Chapter of The Embroiderer's Guild of America meets 9:30 a.m. at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Program: Stitch In. Beginners welcome. (805) 498-5956.

Candidates Present Nine candidates speak at Simi Valley School Board Candidates Forum, 7 to 10 p.m., Simi Valley City Council Chambers, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. Event broadcast live on Time Warner cable channel 10. Sponsored by Simi Valley PTA/ PTSA Council.

Do Good Deeds Camarillo Club of Soroptimist International, local volunteer club, hosts Fall Social, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at New Horizon's Travel, 370 Lantana St. Learn about club's mission, service projects. Light refreshments. Betty Gatlin, (805) 987-9804 or Mindy Froelich, (805) 383-5593.

Speak Up Develop verbal, nonverbal communication skills at Daybreakers Toastmasters Club every Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 a.m., Baxter BioScience, 1 Baxter Way, Westlake. Guests welcomed. (805) 2300050 or (818) 7726413. www.Daybreakers.org.

FRI., OCT. 27

Costumes & Games Conejo Valley YMCA hosts safe, supervised preHalloween experience for children of all ages, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Costume parade, games, craft booths, movie, barbecue.

(805) 523-7613.

Vampire Flick The 1922 silent movie "Nosferatu" screens 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 1 Church Road, Thousand Oaks. Timothy Howard, director of organ studies CSUN, plays original live organ score. Children have Halloween party in parish hall during film. $15 at door. (805) 495-6441.

Calling All Ghosts "Seance!"at the Dudley House: a Spirited Evening. Intimate evening of fantasy spirit theater in historical setting. Ages 13 up. Limited seating, reservations recommended. Today through Oct 30, 7 and 9 p.m. Dudley House, 197 N. Ashwood, Ventura. $15. (805)338-864.

SAT., OCT. 28

Safe Halloween Free barbecue dinner and Halloween Carnival, 5 to 7 p.m., parking lot of Christian Church of the Hills, 29295 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Game booths, face painting, costume parade with prizes, haunted house. (818) 991-1929.

Keep Kids Warm Binky Patrol Comforting Covers for Kids, nonprofit organization that makes blankets for ill or abused children and teens, hosts sixth annual National Make A Difference Day "Bink-A-Thon," Washington Mutual, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about group, volunteer to help, donate fabric or yarn, buy handmade blankets, scarves, hats. www.binkypatrol.org.

Members Art Show Camarillo Art Center hosts judged fall membership show, today through Nov. 19, 3150 Ponderosa Drive. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. (805) 445-7061.

Flower Show Thousand Oaks African Violet Society hosts annual show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 1 to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Plants, flowers, supplies for sale. (805) 495-0218.

See New Software Channel Islands PC User Group meets 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, 1500 Temple Ave. See the newest Corel software programs: WordPerfect Office Suite, Corel-DRAW Graphics Suite, Corel Painter, Corel Paint Shop Pro, Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite, iGrafx. Free to public. www.cipcug.org.

Cider in the Park National Park Service staff hosts fall time cider, cookies and candy for families 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Circle X Ranch Contact Station, 5.4 miles north on Yerba Buena Road from PCH, Malibu. See Boney Mountain, hike, drive through mountains. (805) 370-2301.

Freaky Fun for Youth Moorpark's annual Trick or Treat Village, 3 to 7 p.m., Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, rain or shine. Costume parade 6 p.m. Safe trick or treating, carnival games, arts and crafts, giant slide, bounce tents, obstacle course. (805) 517-6300.

SUN., OCT. 29

Runs With Pumpkins Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce 28th annual Great Pumpkin Runs and Health Fair, 7 a.m. to noon, Westlake Village Civic Center,31200 Oak Crest Drive. 5 and 10K runs, 1-mile walk/run, fun fair, haunted house, pancake breakfast. Chamber, (805) 370-0035.

Happy B'day, WLV Fourth annual Westlake Village City Celebration, Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive: STAR program pancake breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., $3. White Oak PFC Fun Fair, inflatable games, obstacle course, rock climbing wall, game booths, food, train ride, pyramid haystack, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. "G" rated Triunfo YMCA Haunted House, Westlake Village community room. (805) 706-1613.

Come to Carnival Annual school fundraising Carnival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lupin Hill Elementary School, 26210 Adamor Road, Calabasas. Halloween costume parade 10 a.m. Rides, games, food, music, face painting. Lesli L. Kraut, (818) 292-0550.

Trick or Treat Stagecoach Inn hosts annual Pumpkin Festival, 1 to 4 p.m., 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Trick or treating, face painting, storytelling, cupcake walk, crafts. Bring already-carved pumpkin for pumpkin carving contest, prizes. Pumpkins lit at 3:30 p.m. Free refreshments. Wear costume. $4 adult, $2 child. (805) 498-9441.

Classical Gas Classical guitarist Carlos Gonzales plays concert, 2 p.m., sanctuary of Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 102 Camino Esplendido, Camarillo. $15 at door. (805) 484-2054.

Little Deuce Coupes Roam'n Relics 27th annual Car Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., High Street, Moorpark. Open to all pre-1973 vehicles. Vendor row, raffle, drawing, awards, NSRA safety inspection, food, music by "Big Al." Proceeds benefit Ventura County Charities. (805) 583-2965.

TUES., OCT. 31

Ghostly Fun Halloween Carnival, a safe trickortreating alternative, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Peach Hill Park, Moorpark. Free carnival games, music, face painting, candy and Jolly Jump. Sponsored by Grace Bible Church of Moorpark. For info, (805) 529-5577.

Goblins Welcomed Free Halloween Carnival, 5 to 7 p.m., rear parking lot of Christian Church of the Hills, 29295 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Game booths, face painting, costume parade with prizes, haunted house. (818) 9911929.