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Sunday July 29 'Big' Movie City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services screens "Big," third film in summer "Movies in the Park" series, Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills. Movie begins at dusk, free to public. Bring picnic dinner, lawn seating. (818) 597-7361. 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 Fri., July 27, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sat., July 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Tapes, videos, records, CDs, cookbooks and collector's books. All proceeds benefit library. Bette Caraway, (818) 348-6275, bnbcaraway@ earthlink.net.

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

'Back To The Future' City of Westlake Village TGIF screens "Back to the Future," courtyard at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Dinner for sale 7 p.m. Film starts at sundown. Popcorn, candy sold during movie. Bring picnic dinner, lawn seating. (818) 706-1613, www.wlv.org.

A Lovely Life Readers Theater and OASIS present reading of "A Lovely Life: the Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay" by Dorothy Stickney, 1 p.m., music room No. 3400, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Admission $5; free parking. Tim Gallagher (818) 879-2096, www.Gallaware.com/ ReadersTheater.

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

SAT., JULY 28

Armed Forces Athletes Public may watch the 2007 Armed Forces Triathlon Championships, Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu. Take shuttle from parking lot outside Mugu's main gate. U.S. military athletes compete for position in U.S. Armed Forces Triathlon Team. Admiral's Cup (sprint race, swim, bike ride, run open to public) begins 8 a.m., awards 10:30 a.m. Triathlon begins 11 a.m., awards ceremony 2 p.m. (805) 989-8786, www.nbvc.navy.mil.

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 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. Art for sale. Live jazz, classic, blues music. Children's Village hosts handson art. Food for sale. Free admission, $7 parking. (310) 4569025, 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 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

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.

Hear Brownley Conejo Valley Democrats sponsor talk by Assemblymember Julia Brownley, 41st District, 2 p.m., Cameron Center, 288 Greenmeadow Drive, Thousand Oaks. Public invited; questions and answers after. Jay Kapitz (818) 8891039, j_kapitz@yahoo.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

Doc Discusses Vets Democratic Club of Camarillo meets 7 p.m., UFCW Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road. Special guest Judith Broder, MD, of The Soldiers Project, speaks about veterans' mental health issues. Public invited. Joan or Bob Rust (805) 484-6601.

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

Chamber RSVP Due Prepaid RSVP due by 2 p.m. for Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast of Champions, 7 to 9 a.m., Fri., Aug. 3, Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Sign in 6:45 a.m., Early Bird Drawing 7 p.m. Guest speaker Frank Maguire shows how to rise above challenges in new millennium. Prepaid $18 Chamber members, $23 nonmembers. At door $27. www.towlvchamber.org.

FRI., AUG. 3

Folk Line Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers offer instruction in international folk dances 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Bulgarian line dance "Takanata" taught, Macedonian line dance "Ajsino Oro" reviewed. $4. Wear soft shoes. (818) 5919078, hobnoblaz@aol.com.

SAT., AUG. 4

Learn Mountain Biking Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation hosts "Introduction to mountain bike skills," 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Malibu Creek State Park, Las Virgenes & Malibu Canyon roads. Learn backcountry preparedness, shared-use etiquette, riding fundamentals. Mountain bike, helmet required. Rain cancels. (805) 558-1606, www.corbamtb.com.

A Safe 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.

B&G 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

A Bard Benefit 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.

Ulimate Dining Senior Concerns hosts 22nd annual Ultimate Dining Experience, 5 p.m., Hyatt Westlake Plaza. Wine tasting, four-course dinner by local chefs, martini bar, silent & live auctions, opportunity drawing. $175, $20 for drawing tickets. Fundraiser for Senior Concerns' communitybased services. (805) 497-0189.

TUES., AUG 7

Rod And Tackle

Ventura County Sportsfishing club meets 6:30 p.m., Du Par's restaurant, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker: owner of Eric's Tackle in Ventura discusses ocean fishing in this area. Adults interested in ocean fishing welcome. www.vcsc.info.

WED., AUG. 8

Women In

Real Estate Prepaid RSVP due for An Empowered Woman Second Sunday Series, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Aug. 12, Mountain Gate Country Club, 12445 Mountain Gate Drive, Los Angeles. Lunch, speakers, networking, shopping. Topic: "Women in real estate." $45 prepaid; $55 otherwise. Event is videotaped; no jeans. Pam (818) 865-8563, www. AnEmpoweredWoman.com.

Catch A Trout Conejo Valley Fly Fishers meet 7 p.m., Orchid Room, Best Western Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Guest speaker: Rob Lusardi from California Trout. (805) 498-2944, www.cvff.org.

SAT., AUG. 11

Scouts Scrub Cars Girl Scout Troop 511 hosts car wash, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., America's Tires, 323 Carmen Drive, Camarillo. Suggested donations $5 car, $7 SUV, truck, van. Proceeds will help purchase new uniforms. Nora Washburn, (805) 482-3554.

Campfire Tales Santa Monica Mountains Recreation presents evening campfire program, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center, 4926 W. Portrero Road, Newbury Park. Sing songs, hear stories from Chumash storyteller Sue Diaz. Bring flashlight. All ages welcome. (805) 499-2837.

String Music Just Friends Strings Ensemble performs 2 to 3:30 p.m., Simi Valley Borders Bookstore, 2910 Tapo Canyon Road. Orchestra students from Chapparell Middle School, Moorpark, play. Jazzjade@aol.com.

Arts And Crafts West Coast Artists, Channel Islands Harbor Foundation Inc. present sixth annual Fine Arts & Crafts Show Series, corner Channel Islands Boulevard & Harbor Boulevard, by Harbor Landing Shopping Center, Channel Islands Harbor. Today and Sunday. Paintings, etchings, photography, sculptures, ceramics, stained glass, woodcrafts, jewelry, gift items. (805) 985-4852, www. channelislandsharbor.org.

Preschool Play Creative Children Preschool hosts free carnival for children ages 2 to 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5650 Shoup Ave., Woodland Hills. Games, train rides, food, music. (818) 883-7241.

SUN., AUG. 12

Breakfast Is Served Saint Vincent de Paul Padre Serra Conference hosts Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., courtyard at Padre Serra Parish, 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo. $20 family, $5 single. Public welcome. Proceeds assist local families with needs. Tickets (805) 4826417. Information, Kitty Turney (805) 388-9650.

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.

FRI., AUG. 17

Earliest Galaxies Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Guest speaker is Richard Ellis, Caltech astronomy professor. Topic: "Cosmic dawn: the quest to find the earliest galaxies." Free; public invited. (805) 642-5166, vcas1@aol.com, www.vcas.org.

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. 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.

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