THURS., FEB. 1

Black History Month Democratic Club of Camarillo celebrates Black History Month, 7 p.m., UFCW Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road. George Corbin, CLU adjunct professor, speaks about Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial. Public invited. Joan or Bob Rust (805) 484-6601.

High Tea Camarillo Women's Club hosts annual High Tea/Silent Auction fundraiser, 11 a.m., Sterling Hills Golf Club. Dorothea Phelan from Ventura Historical Society gives presentation on Victorian clothing. RSVP (805) 488-3478.

African Violets Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 7 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. Show-and- tell session, business meeting, program on violet care. Visitors and plants welcome. (805) 581-0014.

FRI., FEB 2

Cup Of Coffee Conejo Valley Newcomers Club hosts open coffee for all new, longterm residents of Conejo Valley, Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley. 10 to 11 a.m., Corner Bakery restaurant, 111 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (805) 677-2628.

B-I-N-G-O Cypress Elementary School hosts family bingo night, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., school multipurpose room, 4200 Kimber Drive, Newbury Park. Drinks, treats for sale. Preorder meals. Fourthgrade Boosters Sacramento fundraiser. (805) 498-6683.

'Politricks' Author Conejo Valley Republican Women's Club meets 11:30 a.m., Plug Nickel Restaurant, Westlake Village. Guest speaker Lizzy Blackney: Washington insider, author of new book "Sex, Lies and Politricks." $20. RSVP (805) 4953409.

SAT., FEB. 3

'Project Go Girl' Girl Scouts of Tres Condados host "Project Go Girl!" recruiting event for parents, daughters ages 5 to 17. 10 a.m. to noon, Michael's Crafts Store, Moorpark Marketplace. Girls can register for Scouting program, make craft project. Girl Scout members, leaders, council membership managers answer questions. $15 fee for registration, craft. Olivia V. Niles (800) 822-2427, ext. 210, oniles@gstc.org.

Starlighters Play Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult ballroom center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Live music by The Starlighters. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Singles, couples welcome. Wood floor, light refreshments. (805) 381-2744.

Silver Anniversary Gala Black tie gala to celebrate Westlake Village 25th anniversary. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, Two Dole Drive. Reception, wine sampling, dinner, dancing with Wayne Foster Entertainment. $150. RSVP by Jan. 19. (818) 706-1613.

SUN., FEB. 4

Work For The Birds Ventura Audubon Society hosts Restoration Work Day, Hendrick Ranch Nature Area, Santa Paula. 8 a.m. birding, 9 a.m. work. See kites, sparrows, kingbirds, bitterns. Wear work shoes, gardening gloves. Sandy Hedrick (805) 340-0478.

MON., FEB. 5

Photo Contest Digital Photography Group meets 6:30 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Learn about digital photography, new software. Enter photo contest; subject is "spaghetti." For contest rules, meeting information, (805) 498-4669.

Nature Lovers Conejo Valley Audubon Society meets 7:30 p.m. Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo. Grant Reed presents photo journey of birds, wildlife of Botswana. Public welcome. (805) 987-2721.

Mi Casa Es Su Casa America Association of University Women meets 7 to 9 p.m., meeting room, Esseff Village, 1423 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Film "Mi Casa es Su Casa," guest speakers/panel discussion on affordable housing. Refreshments. RSVP Wendy Hoffman (805) 496-2764, whoffman@sbceo.org.

DAR Gives Awards Conejo Valley Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosts awards night, 7 p.m., education wing, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 30800 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. Carol Satterthwaite, (805) 5321148.

Tall Ships

Tour Channel Islands Harbor presents 11th annual Tall Ships Tour, today through Feb. 13. Free tours of ships, 3 to 6 p.m. today, Ventura County Harbor Department, 3900 Pelican Way. Donations requested. Free educational programs for children, sailing tours for students, Battle Cannon Reenactment. RSVP (800) 200-5239. For information, Channel Islands Harbor Visitors Center, (805) 985-4852, www.channelislandsharbor.org.

TUES., FEB. 6

Watercolors Westlake Village Art Guild meets Los Robles Golf Course Banquet Center, 299 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. 6 to 6:45 p.m., music by Silver Strings Ensemble. 6:30 p.m. dinner. 7:30 demonstration by watercolor artist Howard Reese. Open to public. $28 dinner/demo, $10 demo only. Dinner reservations five days in advance. RSVP (805) 379-5655, www.wvartguild.org.

Butterfly Lures Ventura County Sportsfishing Club meets 6:30 p.m., DuPar's restaurant, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker Brian Nguyen, Shimano representative, discusses new "butterfly" lure fishing concept. Adults interested in ocean fishing welcome. Bill Berger, (818) 889-1370. www.vcsc.info.

Digital Pix Professional photographer Ellen Demsky gives tips on using digital camera to make quality photos. 7 p.m. multipurpose room, Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Bring camera, instruction manual. (818) 340-9386, www.platlibrary.org/events.

Growing Camellias Westlake Village Garden Club hosts 38th anniversary luncheon celebration, 11 a.m., Westlake Village Inn. Guest speaker Brad King, Southern California Camellia Society. Guests welcome. $30. RSVP by Feb. 1, (805) 381-1084.

Talk Peace LaPoP (The Language and Philosophy of Peace) meets 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., Simi Valley Library Community Room. Chris Redgate leads discussion on "Today's News." Free, public invited. Chris, Nancy Redgate (805) 583-8018. wrytor@ sbcglobal.net.

WED., FEB. 7

Mix It Up Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts After 5 Mixer, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Spectrum Club of Thousand Oaks, 2400 Willow Lane. $2 members, $10 nonmembers. No RSVP needed. (805) 370-0035.

THURS. FEB. 8

Rocks Of Ages Conejo Gem and Mineral Club meets 7:30 p.m., Hillcrest Arts Center, 4093 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Special guest Albert Badel, mechanical engineer, describes various machines, techniques for rock cutting. Free; public welcome. Pebble Pup workshop (youth program) during business meeting. Becky Williamson (805) 532-1916.

B&G Club Honors Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley hosts 37th annual Recognition Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Valley Ballroom, Grand Vista Hotel, Simi Valley. Honor award winners, volunteers, announce 2007 board of directors. $40. RSVP (805) 527-4437, www.bgcsimi.com.

FRI, FEB. 9

Sing For Supper Thousand Oaks High School Choral Program hosts benefit, "Singing Waiter Night," 6 to 9 p.m., school cafeteria. Entertainment, raffles, auction, fourcourse Italian meal. $12 in advance. (805) 497-7401.

Hear 'Voices' Moorpark College Theatre Arts presents second variety show, "Voices In My Head," created and performed by college student artists. 7:30 p.m. today, tomorrow, Studio Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Moorpark College. Poetry, mime, songs, dance, monologues, comedy sketches. $5 donation. Katherine Lewis (805) 5290865, klewis@vcccd.edu.

Choral Buffet Simi Valley High School Instrumental Music Department fundraising gala, 7 to 11 p.m., Paul's Italian Villa, Simi Valley. Buffet dinner, raffles, music by students, families. $25. RSVP by Feb. 2. Jeanette Marquez (805) 527-5224.

Curtain Up Musical "Spitfire Grill" opens at Camarillo Community Theatre, 8 p.m., 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, inside the airport. Through Sun., March 18. Opening weekend, twofor-one pricing. Free bag of popcorn with nonperishable food donation. Tickets (805) 388-5716.

Folk At Fireside Fireside Concert with songwriter Richard Berman, folk duo Bruce and Renata Farwell, bluegrass band the Whiskey Chimp. 8 p.m., Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. $5 at door; adults only. Bob Kroll (805) 499-3511, folksgr1@aol.com.

Fortnightlies Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club meets 10 a.m., Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Arroyo West School chorus performs. Lunch reservations due Feb. 7. RSVP Tami Gresiak (805) 529-5439.

SAT., FEB. 10

Elvis Is In The Building Raymond Michael presents Tributes to Elvis, Tom Jones, 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Moorpark High School. Silent auction 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fundraiser for school Band Boosters and Voices. $15 adults, $5 students. Tickets at door or in advance. Toni Moran (805) 805-6305, ext. 3112.

Scouts Serve Pasta Boy Scout Troop 611 serves fifth annual Authentic Pasta Dinner fundraiser, 4 to 8 p.m., Cosgrove Center, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. $9 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children. Tickets at door. Dee Kubit (805) 532-9912.

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Paint Out

Artists of the Santa Monica

Mountains & Seashore sponsors monthly paint out, 10 a.m. Castro Crest in Malibu, top of Coral Canyon Road off PCH. Meet in parking area. Artists working in all media welcome. Site offers dramatic rock formations, panoramic vistas. Free. Bring own art supplies, food, water. Carole Garland (310) 338-0333, carolegarland@sbcglobal.net.

Early Valentine Agoura High School's ASB, Charger Club host inaugural Valentine's Day Dinner Dance, 7 p.m. to midnight, First Neighborhood Community Center, 31830 Village Center Road, Westlake Village. $35. Adults 21 and older. Food, dancing, raffles, silent auction. Attire: dressy casual.

Concerted Effort Jamie Gruttemeyer, Miss Ventura County 2007, presents benefit concert for Learning Differences. 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Building, Moorpark College. All proceeds to the college's Access Center. $20. (805) 530-0915.

Father/Daughter Dance Sixth annual Malibu Father/Daughter Valentine Dance at Malibu Presbyterian Church, 3324 Malibu Canyon Road. Nonprofit community-wide outreach event for fathers (or father figures) and their schoolage daughters. Advanced tickets only, $20 per person. For tickets call church office (310) 456-1611.

Angels Ball Casa Pacifica Angels presents 18th annual Angels Ball, Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks. 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner. Live auction, dancing to Rik Howard Music, comedians Loni Love, Ralph Harris. $325. Advance tickets only; no tickets sold at door. Carrie Hughes (805) 445-7831.

SUN., FEB. 11

Instrumental Support Westlake Instrumental Music Program hosts 12th annual dinner, dance, auction fundraiser. 4 to 9 p.m., Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks. Denise ButlerFoley (805) 4932082, denbf@hotmail.com.

Writers And Wine Zonta Club of Conejo Valley Area hosts wine and cheese, celebrity author speaking event, 1 to 4 p.m., Los Robles Country Club, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Paula Poundstone, Harley Jane Kozak, Mariel Hemingway to speak, sign books. Proceeds support family safety, education programs. $35 prepaid online, $40 at door. (805) 492-5779, www.zontacv.org.

Jewish Genealogists Jewish Genealogical Society of Conejo Valley, Ventura County meets 2 to 4 p.m., Temple Adat Elohim, 2425 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker Randy Thompson, archivist at National Archives, Laguna Niguel, Calif. Topic: "Lesser Known Resources at the National Archives and Records Administration." Free. Jan Meisels Allen (818) 8896616.

MON., FEB. 12

Artistic Success Women's Artistic Network meets 7 p.m. at private home, Thousand Oaks. Program: journalist Karen Hibdon. Group promotes women networking to achieve success in artistic world. For professional, beginning artists in all fields. For location, Carol Doering (805) 4931081.

Decorative Designs Ventura County Chapter of Society of Decorative Painters, 7 p.m., Orchid Building, UFCW Local Union Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Terrie (805) 484-4652.

Teen Road Safety Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station, city of Westlake Village present "Is Your Teen Road Ready?" Free traffic safety seminar for teens, parents. 7 to 9 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 32100 Oak Crest Drive.

Business Dinner California Women Business Owners meet for dinner, 5:45 p.m., Maggiano's Little Italy, 6100 Topanga Canyon Road, Woodland Hills. Guest speaker Rebecca Hulem, RN, discusses women's health. $27 guests, members without reservations. www.cwbo.org.

TUES., FEB. 13

Wordsmiths Ventura County Writers Club meets 7 p.m., Thousand Oaks Borders Books, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Guest speaker Mary Embree, author, executive director of Literary Arts Society of Ventura County. Public invited. Jody Avery Smith (805) 375-3188.

Speech Showcase Moorpark Academic Decathlon Team presents Speech Showcase fundraiser, 7 p.m., Moorpark High School Performing Arts Center. Hear 13 prepared speeches, impromptu demo. $5 donation.

Westlake Women Westlake Women's Club meets 10 a.m., Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road. Program: humorist Judith Harris, marriage and family therapist. $23 lunch. RSVP Judy Futterman (818) 865-1399.

Chamber Breakfast Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce host breakfast, 8 a.m., Nicos Cafe, Lindero and Kanan roads, Oak Park. Guest speaker Greg Patterson of Musick, Peeler and Garrett, Westlake Village. Topic: "Greenhouse gas regulation in California- How it will impact your business." RSVP (818) 889-3150.

Networking T.O. Networking, business networking club, meets 7 a.m. each Tuesday, Mimi's Cafe, 400 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. New members welcome. For appointment, (805) 377-0853.

WED., FEB. 14

Senior Sweethearts Agoura Hills Senior Retreat hosts fifth annual Sweetheart Ball, 2 p.m., 5217 Chesebro Road, Agoura Hills. Dancing, dessert provided. RSVP by Feb. 12, (818) 991-3544.