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SUN., JULY 15 Shhh! Silent Movie "Silents Under the Stars" presents "The Kid Brother" (1927) with Harold Lloyd, 8 p.m., Paramount Ranch, 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura. Film begins at dusk. Michael Mortilla provides live musical accompaniment. $6 adults, $5 members of Hollywood Heritage, $3 youth under 12. Children under 3 free. Bring picnic dinner, flashlight. (805) 370-2301. THURS., JULY 12

Chamber Chat Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts networking breakfast, 7:15 to 8:45 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 24150 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Topic: "Experience the power of networking." $15 members, $18 first-time visitors. (818) 222-5680.

Singles Mingle Conejo Singles meet every Thursday, 8 p.m., United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd. Not church affiliated. No charge for first event. Jay, (805) 277-1431.

Good Acoustics Ojai Concert Series presents Celtic violinist Jamie Laval and mandolin player Ashley Broder, 7 p.m., Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E. Ojai Ave. Traditional Irish, Scottish, bluegrass music. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for will-call, 6:45 p.m. ticket buyers. $15 advance, $18 at door, children 14 and under half price. $5 more for child care during show. www.ojaiconcertseries.com.

FRI., JULY 13

Be Our Guest City of Westlake Village TGIF presents "Broadway Night," City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Roxy's Famous Deli sells $5 dinner at 6 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. Cabrillo Music Theater presents scenes from "Beauty and the Beast." Children may wear costumes, bring tea cup for Belle's Tea Party during show. Free. Bring lawn chairs, picnic dinner. (818) 706-1613. www.wlv.org.

RSVP For Fiesta Reservations due for Conejo Valley Historical Society's annual La Fiesta del Triunfo, Sat., July 21, Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. 5:30 p.m. social hour, living history presentations, museum tours. 6:30 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks serves tri-tip, barbecued chicken dinner. Live auction with artwork by Bob Rickard, Rick Beal. Starlighters provide dance music. Introduction of Don and Doña Triunfo: Rudyard "Ruddy" Beldner, Judy Lazar. (805) 498-9441.

A Good Read Used book sale from Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library, 6 to 8:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road. WWII history books, vinyl records, manga comics, thousands of books. Children's books 35 cents, hardbacks $1. Admission, parking free. Tracey Hannel, (805) 493-2648; www.ftol.org.

Cut A Rug Simi Valley Council on Aging presents dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Doors open, dance lessons 7 p.m. Music by Tunes R Us. Door prizes, refreshments. $6. Proceeds to senior programs. (805) 583-6041.

SAT., JULY 14

The Slithering Sort Mountains Restoration Trust hosts Youth Naturalist program for children 8 to 12, "Reptiles and Amphibians," 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Headwaters Corner, 3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Calabasas. Crafts, guest speaker. There is a fee; reservations required. (818) 591-1701.

Horsemanship Event Kiwanis Club of Conejo Valley and Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship host Books in the Barn, 11 a.m., in the barn at Ride On, 401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park. For children. Storytelling, pet a pony, make pony puppet, snacks. Children's books for sale. Free. RSVP requested. Sara Jones, (805) 375-9078, info@ RideOn.org.

Scout Fundraiser Two Boy Scouts of Troop 605 host garage sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2251 Copley St., Simi Valley. Sale is Eagle project fundraiser for supplies for fix-up work at a church. Sue Hartlove, (805) 522-4177.

On Target Conejo Valley Archers shoot every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Equipment, instructors provided. For all ages. $3 for four hours shooting. (805) 530-1339.

Nature Artists All artists invited to paintout sponsored by Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore Inc., 10 a.m. to early afternoon, Solstice Canyon, 3500 Coral Canyon, Malibu. Meet in grassy park area next to upper parking lot. Artists working in all media welcome. Free parking, restrooms. Bring own art supplies and lunch. Carole Garland, (310) 338-0333.

50-Plus Fun Ventura County Over the Hill Gang, for physically active people age 50 and up, meets 4 p.m. at member's home in Camarillo. Club activities include skiing, hiking, biking, dinners, cultural events. Guests attend free. Karen, (818) 735-0987.

Songmakers Camarillo Acoustic Music Club meets 7 to 11 p.m. at private home in Camarillo. For beginning to expert musicians and audience. T.J. Zeiler, (805) 482-0029.

SUN., JULY 15

Pick A New Pet Ventura County Camarillo Animal Shelter and Rescue Me Inc. host third annual DogGone CataStrophic Hugs, Slurps and Slobbers event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Pet adoptions, silent auction, vendors, raffle, live music. Adopters receive vet visit, prizes. Only service animals admitted. (818) 999-2400, rescuemeincorporated@yahoo.com.

Dance For A Cause Arthur Murray Dance Studios presents "Dancing Under the Stars" fundraiser for MakeAWish Foundation of the Tri-Counties, 7 to 10 p.m., Fess Parker's Double Tree Resort, 633 Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. Local celebrity dance-off, floor show with Arthur Murray dancers, social dancing, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction. $75. (805) 495-1445.

Tin Drum Concert Conejo Recreation and Park District presents concert in the park with Tin Drum, 5 p.m., Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Bring picnic dinner; leave pets at home. Free; park on surface streets around park. (805) 381-2747, (805) 495-2163.

MON., JULY 16

Jammin' In Moorpark Acoustic Jam Society meets 7 p.m. by tennis courts, south end of park, Tierra Rejada Park, 4192 Cedar Springs St., Moorpark. Guests welcome. Todd, (805) 551-2208, tjmoorpark@yahoo.com.

WED., JULY 18

Bibliophiles Calabasas Book Club meets every Wednesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento. Sponsored by Friends of the Calabasas Library.

Election 'What If?' Business and Professional Women's Club of Conejo Valley meets 7 p.m. in lounge near the bar, Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Guest speaker Beverly Kelly, PhD. Topic: "What would happen if Washington or Lincoln ran for president today?" Men are welcome. Meeting is free; cost for food ordered from menu. Mary Lou Wetter, (805) 526-5587.

Garden Designer Conejo Valley Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m., Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Guest speaker Lisa Burton, professional garden designer and master gardener. Topic: transform home garden into nature refuge. Free to public. (805) 498-1623.

THURS., JULY 19

Curtain Up Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department presents comedy "Scapino!" 8 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. Through Aug. 5. 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays. For all ages. Adults $16. Students, seniors, staff $9. Children under 12 $8. (805) 378-1485, www. MoorparkCollege.edu/theater.

FRI., JULY 20

Tribal Gathering Redbird's Children of Many Colors Powwow, today through Sunday, Moorpark College athletic field, 7075 Campus Drive. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday with open Native American flute circle. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Dancing, grand entry, crafts, food, fine jewelry vendors, tepee village. Drummers and dancers welcome. $2 donation. (805) 217-0364.

SAT., JULY 21

Trim Tiny Trees Conejo Valley Bonsai Society meets 7:30 p.m., Community Center, Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Bring tree to work on, get advice from pros, or just watch. (805) 374-9668.

Bowls Of Hope American Association of University Women and Many Mansions sponsor day of bowl painting, 1 to 4 p.m.. Bowls, painting supplies provided. Bowls used for Bowlful of Hope annual fundraiser. $5 to paint a bowl. RSVP Shirley, (805) 4962764. Location given on reservation.

Peddler's Fair Ojai Peddler's Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave. Antiques, collectibles, handcrafts, international crafts for sale. Benefit for Nordhoff High School Music Department. Free parking, admission. Dan, (805) 456-6667.

SUN., JULY 22

Walk The Dog Canine Adoption and Rescue League presents 10th annual Pooch Parade, fundraising dog walk and pet expo, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., San Buenaventura State Beach Park, Ventura. Dog demonstrations, dog contests with celebrity judges, more than 40 pet vendors, pet adoptions, silent auction with 200 items. Dogs must be on leash. No alcohol, retractable leashes. $40 registration, $8 parking. Free parking with advance registration. (805) 652-1001, info@carlvc.org, www.carlvc.org.

MON., JULY 23

Make A Toast Calabasas Toastmasters meet 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in education room, Motion Picture Home, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Calabasas. Free for guests. (818) 615-2695, www.calabasastoastmasters.org.

WED., JULY 25

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

THURS., JULY 26

Library Benefit Friends of Woodland Hills Li

brary host book sale to

day for members

only, 5 to 8 p.m.

Sale open to public

Friday, 10 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. and Satur

day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

22200 Ventura Blvd.,

Woodland Hills. Tapes,

videos, records, CDs,

cookbooks, collector's

books, more. All proceeds benefit library. Bette Caraway, (818) 348-6275, bnbcaraway@ earthlink.net.

Tequila Tasting

Tequila Tasting Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts Margarita and Tequila Tasting Chamber Reception, 5:30 to 8

p.m., Alamo Bar and Grill, 5617 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills. (818) 889-3150.

Iraq War Veteran Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters host Agustin Aguayo, Iraq War veteran, 7 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Aguayo discusses why he went to prison as conscientious objector instead of returning for second tour of duty in Iraq. (805) 375-9939.

FRI., JULY 27

RV Camp-Out Weakenders RV Club hosts monthly camp-out, today through Sunday, Lake Cachuma. Familystyle potluck, campfire, Sunday brunch. New members welcome. RSVP (805) 526-1569, www.weakendersrv.com.

SAT., JULY 28

Up A Creek Malibu Creek Docents hosts "Welcome to Malibu Creek" docent-led walk, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Los Virgenes and Malibu Creek roads. Meet at lower parking lot. See Native American, cinematic, geological, historical sites. Learn about plants, trees. (805) 370-2301.

Art In Tents 36th annual Malibu Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday, Malibu Civic Center, 23555 Civic Center Way. 250 artists showcase artwork in tents. Art for sale. Live jazz, classic, blues music. Children's Village hosts hands-on art. Food for sale. Free admission, $7 parking. (310) 456-9025, www.malibuartsfestival.com.

Hot And Spicy 14th annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Sunday, Plaza Park, Fifth and B streets, Oxnard. Live entertainment, international foods, salsa recipe contests, kids korner fun, dance contests, salsa tasting tent, vendors, Latin dance showcase, food demonstrations. Free admission, parking. No pets or coolers. (805) 701-7718.

Virus Stopper Channel Islands PC Users Group meets 8:30 a.m. to noon, Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, 1500 Temple Ave. Question and answer session on computer problems, presentation on Panda Antivirus 2007. Free, open to public. www.cipcug.org.

SUN., JULY 29

Hod Rod Heaven Moorpark Chamber of Commerce hosts inaugural Poker Run and Car Show in parking lot of CTS, 200 Science Drive, Moorpark. Poker Run registration begins 8:30am. Show car setup begins 10 a.m. Food, raffles, prizes, award for "Best In Show" car. (805) 529-0322, www.Moorparkchamber.com.

A Taste Of Camarillo Meadowlark Service League hosts 20th annual Wine and Food Festival, 1 to 4 p.m., Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo. Taste more than 100 varieties of wine, beer, ciders, gourmet food from local restaurants. Silent auction, opportunity drawings. Music by Jeanne Tatum and Company, Ira Nepus, Bryan McCann and the Grooveheads. $65 advance, $75 at door.Mary Little, (805) 388-7158; Joanne Miller, (805) 388-5237; www. meadowlarkserviceleague.com.

Origami For Kids Conejo Valley Botanic Garden hosts origami craft class for children ages 4 to 12, Kid's Adventure Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Sessions at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. $1 donation. Reservations required. (818) 889-0560.

THURS., AUG. 2

Grow A Violet Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 7 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. Showandtell session, business meeting, program. Visitors and plants welcome. (805) 581-0014.

Set Up A Shop Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association meets 7 p.m. Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Topic: compressed air systems for a shop. Guests welcome. (818) 707-2772, www.cvwa.org.

SAT., AUG. 4

Garage Sale Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley hosts charity garage sale beginning 8 a.m., club's gymnasium, 2850 Lemon Drive, Simi Valley. Proceeds support club's programs. (805) 527-4437, www.bgcsimi.com.

Bodie House Show Concerts at the Bodie House presents singer/songwriter Rod MacDonald, 8 p.m., Agoura Hills. $15 donation, all proceeds to the musician. Free dessert/appetizer bar. Location given upon reservation. (818) 621-8309, BodieHouse @aol.com. www.BodieHouse.com.