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THURS., JULY 26 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. THURS., JULY 19

An Apple A Day Conejo Valley Moms host OldFashioned Apple Festival, 2:30 p.m., Mae Boyar Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Crafts, games, apple treats. (805) 4969616.

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.

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.

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

Luna Vintage Moorpark Kiwanis hosts Wine and Moonlight fundraiser, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Gardens of the World, Thousand Oaks. Adults only. Wine tasting, gourmet food, silent auction, raffles. Entertainment by The Rose of Sharon String Quartet, Bryan McCann and the Jazzheads. $40, purchase tickets at door. Proceeds go to Moorpark children, families. Kim Cizek, (805) 990-5299.

Flea Market Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., corner of Valley Fair and Tapo streets, Simi Valley. Many dealers with collectibles, antiques. Free admission. Laura (818) 349-9485.

Dems Serve Pancakes Democratic Club of Conejo Valley hosts pancake breakfast to kick off voter registration, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Vote Blue representatives teach volunteers how to canvas precincts. Homemade pancakes, strawberries, egg casseroles, coffee, tea, orange juice. $15 adults, $5 children. Mimosas $5 extra. Mail payment in advance. For address, event location, call (805) 493-9122.

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

Very Special Event Comedy Esquire nightclub hosts benefit for Special Olympics Ventura County, 6 to 8 p.m., 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ste. 205, Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura. Doors open 5 p.m. Three comedians perform. $25, includes one drink. For adults over 21. (805) 650-7717. www.comedyesqclub.com.

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 meets 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

Great Guitars Ventura County Classical Guitar Society meets 7 p.m., Rec and Park District Senior Center, 1695 Burnley, Camarillo. Ensemble, solo pieces. Guest artist Howard Lutwak plays at 8 p.m. Public welcome. (805) 4826224, www.vccgs.com.

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.

Special Speaker Simi Valley Toastmasters hosts guest speaker James Riley, immediate past district 33 governor, 7:30 p.m., Sonrise Assisted Living, 5300 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Linda Martins, (805) 501-5229

THURS., JULY 26

Books Galore Friends of Woodland Hills Library hosts book sale today for members only, 5 to 8 p.m. Sale open to public Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 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.

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

Movie Lot History Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area hosts "Living a Dream, Paramount Ranch Reborn." 2 p.m., National Park Service Visitor Center, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 1:45 p.m. Robert Hertz gives multimedia lecture on history of Paramount Ranch, Western Town. Event, parking free. (805) 370-2301.

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.

We Go Eco Free hands-on family fun nature day, We Go Eco, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., education shelter in Solstice Canyon, off Corral Canyon Road, Malibu. Sponsored by Santa Mountains National Recreation Area. Make craft, take short discovery hike. Bring lunch, sturdy shoes, hat, sun block, water for hike. Program, parking free. (805) 370-2301.

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

Hot 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 8:30 am. 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

Have A Night Out Oak Park residents invited to second annual Oak Park National Night Out Against Crime. Officials from law enforcement, fire department, parks and recreation, school board, Municipal Advisory Council visit neighborhoods. (818) 889-1039.

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.

Kids Catch Catfish Conejo Recreation and Park District and Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club host Kids Fishing Frenzy, 10 a.m. to noon, Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Children catch magnetic fish with magnetic pole. Prizes, crafts, games, explore mobile tide pool. For all ages. $4 admission. Refreshments for sale. (805) 381-2793.

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.

SUN., AUG. 5

Benefit For the Bard Kingsmen Shakespeare Company hosts "Stars in the Sun: A Cabaret Benefit," 2 to 3:30 p.m., PreusBrandt Forum Theatre, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks. Company members perform contemporary musical theater standards, original music, comedy. $75. (805) 493-3455.

MON., AUG. 13

Orchid Bingo Conejo Orchid Society meets 7 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 23300 Oak Crest Drive. Potluck dinner, play orchid bingo for flowers, prizes. Free. Janna, (805) 2782205; Marian, (818) 889-1895.

SAT., AUG. 18

Love That Lobster Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley hosts 13th annual Lobster Fest, 2 to 8 p.m., Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Fresh Maine lobster or steak meals, hamburgers or hot dogs for children. Meals include salad, potato, corn on the cob. Beer, wine, soft drinks for sale. Entertainment by Michael John and The Bottom Line. Children's play area, arts and crafts vendors, raffle prizes, silent auction. Advance purchase: lobster meal $35, steak meal $30, hamburger or hot dog meal $5. Proceeds to local charities. www. simivalleykiwanis.com.

Graceful Dancing 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 Moore Music. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments served. Wood dance floor. (805) 381-2744.

SUN., AUG. 19

Good Wine, Fine Art Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks hosts sixth annual "Midsummer Eve of Wine and Arts," 3 to 7 p.m., Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. Event benefits Ventura County Special Olympics. Tickets $80 purchased before Aug. 10, $95 thereafter. Open to adults 21 and older. Tasting of international wines, live music, food, live auction. Olympic medal winners present. Limited space. RSVP (805) 413-0118, www.thousandoaksrotary.org.

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