THURS., MAY 17

Cinco De Mayo Mixer Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts Cinco de Mayo Mixer, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. No fee. (818) 889-3150.

Time To RSVP Reservations due for Westlake Village Republican Women Federated meeting, Wed., May 23, Westlake Village Inn, 31943 W. Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Social time 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:30. Guest speaker Robert G. Kaufman, author, scholar, Pepperdine University professor of public policy. $55. Mail checks to WVRWF, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, A8 Box 102, Westlake Village, CA 91362.

Brandeis Women Officer installation luncheon for Brandeis University National Women's Committee, 11 am. to 2 p.m., El Caballero Country Club, 18300 Tarzana Drive, Tarzana. Entertainment: Jewish storytelling historian David Epstein speaks on "Gunfight at the OK Corral and other Jewish Stories." $45 for luncheon. RSVP Muriel Eiduson, (818) 346-4647; Phyllis Greenwald, (818) 883-8377.

SUN., MAY 20 Lakeside Concert Calabasas Orchestra, jazz trombonist, vocalists present pops concert, 5 p.m., Calabasas Lake. Park, enter at Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento. Free. Bring food and blankets, chairs for awn seating. Some ixed seating available. (818) 5944011. Chamber Open House Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts spring open house, Chamber Courtyard mixer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, 23564 Calabasas Road. Free, RSVP required. (818) 222-5680

Writers To Read California Writers Club, San Fernando Valley hosts "open mike" for writers, 7 p.m., Borders Books, second floor, 6510 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park. Content must be family appropriate content. Sign up OpenMike@Calwriterssfv.com. www.calwriterssfv.com.

FRI., MAY 18

Teen Flick City of Moorpark hosts teen movie nite, 7 p.m., Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" shown on 120inch screen. $5 includes popcorn, soda. (805) 517-6300.

'Sunrise, Sunset' Curtain Call Youth Theatre opens "Fiddler on the Roof, Jr." 8 p.m., Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive (inside airport). Runs through May 27. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under. (805) 388-5716.

Olde World Faire Lindero Canyon Middle School seventh-graders host 21st annual Olde World Faire, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on campus, 5844 Larboard Lane, Agoura Hills. Nearly 100 displays of ancient civilizations; handcrafted goods bartered. Public invited. (818) 889-2134.

Date Play Neil Simon comedy, "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers" opens 8 p.m., High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Runs 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays to June 17. 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. $8 to $15. (805) 529-8700.

Singing Cowboys Conejo Cowboy Festival, today and tomorrow, Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Preshow entertainment 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. Reception with hors d'oeuvres, coffee, no-host bar 10:30 p.m. both nights. Music, poetry, yodeling, rope tricks, comedy. $25 one night, $40 twoday pass. (805) 4953715.

Old St. Rose Simi Valley Historical Society and Museum, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District hosts dedication of restored Old St. Rose of Lima Church, 4 to 6 p.m., Strathearn Historical Park and Museum, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. Ceremony 5 p.m. Refreshments, entertainment.

Hold'em Tourney Westlake Village Junior Women's Club hosts second annual Casino Night and Silent Auction gala fundraiser, Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres 6:30 p.m. Dinner, Texas Hold'em Poker tournament, craps, blackjack, pai gow and Let it Ride 7:30 p.m. Public welcome. Information, tickets available at www.westlakejuniors.org.

Spring Tea Agoura Newcomers Club will host annual Spring Tea 11 a.m. For location, information, RSVP, call (818) 991-6590.

Saturn Studies Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Guest speaker: David F. Coppedge, systems administrator for Cassini Mission to Saturn, Titan at Jet Propulsion Laboratory. (805) 642-5166.

SAT., MAY 19

Enjoy Jazz Westlake High School hosts inaugural Jazz Festival, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., on campus, 3100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 50 school bands participating. $5 adults at door, children under 5 free.

Thousand Gems Conejo Gem and Mineral Club hosts 33rd annual "Pageant of a Thousand Gems," 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Borchard Park Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. 10 a.m. to 4:30 Sunday. Dealers sell gems, fossils, jewelry, tools, lapidary supplies. Lapidary technique demos, children's activities, craft workshops, silent rock auction, door prizes, food for sale. Free admission, parking. (805) 494-7734.

Help A Pet Garage sale benefit for nonprofit Malibu Pet Companions, 7 a.m. to noon, 29505 Woodbrook Drive, Malibu. All proceeds to animals. (818) 292-1777.

Crawling Critters Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area hosts lecture series program, "Things that Slither, Swim or Crawl," 2 p.m., National Park Service Visitor Center, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Biologist Gary Busteed discusses impacts of urban development on reptiles, amphibians. Free. (805) 3702301, www.nps.gov/samo.

Wine For Winners Democratic Club of Conejo Valley hosts Wine for Winners fundraiser, 8 to 10 p.m., private home in Dos Vientos. Wine for tasting and purchase, live jazz music, desserts and coffees, raffle. $40, $30 students, fixed income. Reservations required. (805) 675-8785.

Love Strawberries 24th annual California Strawberry Festival, today and tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Strawberry Meadows, College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Live bands, children's entertainment, appearances by Strawberry Shortcake. Adults $12. Seniors 63 up, active military and dependents with ID $8. Children 5 to 12 $5. Children 4 and under free. Free on-site parking. Amtrack, shuttle service. (888) 2889242,www.strawberry-fest.org.

Darfur Benefit Genocide Awareness Club of Oaks Christian School hosts "Dancing for Darfur" fundraising dance, 8 to 11 p.m., Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Village. For high school students with ID. Tickets samfiala423@msn.com.

Model Train Swap Santa Susana Railroad Historical Society hosts model railroad swap meet, 7 to 10 a.m., Santa Susana Park, pavilion west of depot, 6503 Katherine Road, Simi Valley. Adults $2 donation; children free. Then visit Depot Model Railroad and Museum open house, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donation requested. www.santasusannadepot.org.

Celebrate Life Conejo Recreation and Park District sponsors Celebration of Life Senior Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Information booths, lunch served with RSVP. Free admission. Lunch $3 seniors 50 and up, $5 nonseniors. (805) 381-2744.

Malibu Gardens Malibu Garden Club hosts its 10th annual Garden Tour, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., various sites in Malibu. Docents, landscape designers at location. $25 tax-deductible donation includes refreshments. Tickets at (310) 455-1558 or www. malibugardenclub.com.

High School Concert Thousand Oaks Teen Center hosts high school concert, 7 to 11 p.m., 1375 E. Janss Road. Bands: Shiny Toy Guns, American Eyes, others. High school students only. $12 at door. (805) 494-5156.

Dance To Aristocats Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Center ballroom, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Music by The Aristocats. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments served. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. (805) 381-2744.

SUN., MAY 20

All Wound Up Ventura County, Santa Barbara County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors meets at noon, cafeteria, Building B, Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. Program: Ken McWilliams of George Gaglini and Ferdinand Geitner discusses mainspring safety. $3 admission. (805) 988-1764, www.nawcc.org, www.nawcc-ch190.com.

Matilija Poppies Conejo Valley Botanic Garden hosts annual Matilija Poppy Festival, 1 to 5 p.m., nursery area, Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Speakers, tours, children's activities, plant sale, free popcorn. Free admission. (818) 889-2835.

Party In Park Conejo Valley Day Care Association hosts ninth annual Stand for Children Day "Party in the Park," 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Conejo Creek Park North. Food, entertainment, children's crafts, rock wall, kid's train, fishing prize pool, paint box city, water bomb battle zone. Free, for whole family. (805) 857-4436.

MON., MAY 21

Make Reservations Reservations due for West Valley Republican Club event, 3 to 5 p.m., Sat., May 26, Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Guest speaker Hector M. Barajas, communications director, California Republican Party. Free, open to public. "Cantina tray buffet" served after program. RSVP Mary Hawkins, (818) 591-1071.

See Carolyn See Friends of the Platt Library host author Carolyn See, book reviewer for The Washington Post, 7 p.m., Platt Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Books for sale, signing. Free, no RSVP needed. (818) 3409386, www.plattlibrary.org/events.

Quilters Gather Conejo Valley Quilters meets Baxter Auditorium, 1 Baxter Way, Thousand Oaks. Social time 6:30 p.m. Meeting 7 p.m. Guest speaker Louisa L. Smith. New quilters, guests welcome. (805) 529-4882, www.Conejo ValleyQuilters.com.

TUES., MAY 22

Plant Rare Fruit Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m., Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Bill Brandt of Rare Fruit Society discusses planting, caring for rare fruit trees in backyard. (805) 498-1623.

WED., MAY 23

Needlepoint Group Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America meets 9:30 a.m., Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Free, beginners welcome. (805) 498-5956.

Talk About India Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters hosts UCLA professor Dr. Vinay Lal, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Topic: "Is India shining? Battles over land, labor and livelihoods." Free, open to public.

Classy Entertainment Thousand Oaks Woman's Club meets for luncheon, 10:30 a.m., Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Entertainment: "A Class Act" from Westlake High School. Agenda: present checks to local charities. $22. RSVP Gail MacDonald, (8050 495-7749.

THURS., MAY 24

Old Garden Roses Ventura County Rose Society meets 7 p.m., Cowan Conference Center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. Questions answered by consulting rosarians. Attendees may bring roses to display. 7:30 p.m. "Presentation of old garden roses." Power Point presentation by Steve Jones, president of American Rose Society. Refreshments provided. Free, visitors are welcome. www.venturarose.org.

Asian Focus Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated hosts "Understanding the North Korean threat," 6 p.m., Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road. Guest speaker Bruce Bennett, PhD, senior defense analyst Rand Corp. Also, martial arts exhibition, Chinese costumed dancers, Asian fan and sword dancers. $45 includes dinner, dessert. RSVP Andrea Hamilton (818) 889-4729.

SAT., MAY 26

Do Si Do Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance with A-1 tip, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Guest caller Rod Shuping. Refreshments served. $6 donation. John and Shirley, (805) 499-2920; Neal and Bobbi, (805) 480-1846.

Computer Club Channel Islands PC Users Group meets 8:30 a.m. to noon, Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, 1500 Temple Ave. Program: Learn how to add instant FM and web radio, TV, video to Apple iPod, Sony PSP, mobile phone with USB unit. Free, open to public. www.cipcug.org.

SUN., MAY 27

Jazzy Simi Valley Jazz Club meets 1 to 4 p.m., Paul's Italian Villa, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Features Royal High School Jazz Band, 3 p.m. Traditional jazz, Dixieland music for listening, dancing. Jammers welcome. Members $6, nonmembers $9. Coop (805) 527-5905, www.simivalleyjazzclub.com.

Meet Rep. Capps Democratic Club of Conejo Valley hosts U.S. Rep. Lois Capps, 2 p.m., Conejo Recreation and Park offices, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Free, public is invited. Jay Kapitz (818) 889-1039, j_kapitz@yahoo.com.

Classical Guitar Ventura County Classical Guitar Society meets Recreation and Park District, Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo, 7 p.m. (805) 482-6224, www.vccgs.com.

MON., MAY 28

Living History Film Screening of documentary filmed by Moorpark High School students, "A Test of Strengh," 7 p.m., Moorpark United Methodist Church, 261 Flory Ave. Film interviews survivors from Japanese American WWII internment camps. Free, open to public. Refreshments served. Marilyn Green, (805) 531-6420.

WED., MAY 30

Chamber RSVP Due Prepaid reservations due by 3 p.m. for Thousand OaksWestlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast of Champions, 7 to 9 a.m., Fri., June 1, Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Registration begins 6:45 a.m., Early Bird Drawing 7 a.m. Marketing expert Greg Spaulding, Spaulding & Associates, discusses how to create a distinguished brand. Prepaid $18 Chamber members, $23 nonmembers. $27 at door. RSVP www.towlvchamber.org.

THURS., MAY 31

Beat Goes On Westlake High School Choral Music Department presents spring concert, "The Beat Goes On," on campus, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 7:30 p.m. Shows through June 2. Six groups sing spirituals, ballads, madrigals, history of rock. $7, all seats reserved. (805) 497-6711, ext. 2111.

FRI., JUNE 1

Student Film Fest Third annual Calabasas High School Student Film Festival, 7 p.m., school theater, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. Screening 12 awardwinning films, meet filmmakers. $5 students, $7 public.

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