THURS., APRIL 26

Global Food Security Ventura County League of Women Voters meets 9:30 a.m., conference room, Camarillo Police Department, 3701 Las Posas Road. Guest speaker Linda Young, political science professor, Montana State University. Topic: food security in developing countries, reducing world hunger. Public invited. RSVP (805) 377-0888, ruthhi@roadrunner.com.

How to Eat California State University at Channel Islands hosts author Michael Pollan, "How to Eat in a Fast Food World," 6:30 p.m., Malibu Hall 100, CSUCI campus, Camarillo. Lecture covers how food is cultivated. Book signing follows talk. Free, open to public. Event parking $6; follow signs to lots. RSVP requested but not required. RSVP (805) 437-8598.

Chamber Reception Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts University of Farmers grand opening reception, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Farmers Insurance Headquarters, 30801 Agoura Road, Bldg. No. 1, Agoura Hills. (818) 889-3150.

FRI., APRIL 27

Plenty Of Chuckles Agoura High School Comedy Sportz team hosts Grated interactive improv comedy show, G Building on campus, 28545 Driver Ave. JV team 6 p.m., varsity 7 p.m. $5 adults, $3 students with ASB card. Pizza, refreshments sold at intermission. (818) 879-6542.

MOPS Hosts Auction Westlake Village Mothers of Preschoolers Chapter hosts annual Spring Auction, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. Live, silent, brown bag auctions. Free; breakfast provided.

Lady Luck Fundraiser Moorpark Girls Softball hosts Casino Night fundraiser 6 to 11 p.m., Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Silent auction, raffle, blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas Hold'em tournament. $75 includes dinner buffet, buy-in. RSVP www.Moorparkgirlssoftball.net.

Fashions For Charity Westlake Women's Club presents 38th annual philanthropic luncheon, fashion show, Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Silent auction, boutiques 10 a.m. Luncheon at noon. Fashion show 1 p.m. Proceeds to charitable organizations. $65. Doris Rufener, (818) 889-0669.

At The Hop Council on Aging hosts Sock Hop Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Dance instruction 7 p.m. Music by The Windsors. Door prizes, refreshments. $6. Proceeds support senior programs. (805) 583-6041.

SAT., APRIL 28

Cheer Car Wash Westlake High School Competition Cheer Team hosts a car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alliance gas station at the corner of Agoura and Lakeview Canyon roads. Cars are $5; SUVs and vans are $6. No appointment needed.

Horse Sense Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship hosts open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park. Rotary Club serves lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Student demonstrations of programs, entertainment, children's activities, Jolly Jump, pony petting, staff discusses volunteer opportunities. Free, open to public. www.rideon.org.

Stop The Presses Media Day, 8 am. to 2 p.m., Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Park Drive. Working journalists lead sessions on electronic, print media for high school, college students. Event, parking free. Register www.cnpa.com/outreach.

Healthy Kids Day Camarillo Family YMCA/Hiji Center hosts Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3111 Village at the Park Drive. Judo demos, bounce houses, treasure hunt, swimming, games, door prizes, giveaways. Community organizations present information on programs. Free. (805) 484-0423.

Rainbow Boutique Fidelity Rainbow Assembly No. 242, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls hosts Rainbow Boutique, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Simi Valley Masonic Center, 1541 Patricia Ave., Simi Valley. Handmade items for sale, distributors of quality products. Karen Harris, (805)-577-0164.

Entertaining

Afternoon Hillcrest Christian School hosts "An Entertaining Afternoon" Spring Home and Garden Tour of four decorated homes in Westlake Village, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $25 prepaid, $30 day of event. Proceeds support school scholarships. Buy tickets at school, 384 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks, or www. H i l l c r e s t c s . o r g . DonnaRae Caccavo, (805) 373-1407.

Hollywood Auction Wildwood Elementary School hosts its major fundraiser, Hollywoodthemed live and silent auctions, 6 p.m., Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Community is invited. $25 includes catered dinner, drinks, dessert, coffee. (805) 492-3531.

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Weft Twining Demo Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets 9:30 a.m., 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Units 115 and 120, Oxnard. Los Angelesbased weaver Anna Zinsmeister demonstrates techniques of weft twining as used by Maoris of New Zealand. Free, open to public. Chris Villalovos, (805) 527-1915, www.venturaweaveandspin. homestead.com.

Clean Up Arroyo City of Simi Valley Neighborhood Council hosts fifth annual Arroyo Cleanup, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet Madera Road south of Easy Street behind The Decor Store. Complementary barbecue lunch provided. Wear sturdy shoes or rubber boots. Bring digging tools. Signed waiver required. (805) 583-6756, lmagness@simivalley.org.

Anniversary Dance 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 Jay Henderson. $6 donation. John and Shirley, (805) 499-2920.

Computer Users Channel Islands PC Users Group meets 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, 1500 Temple Ave. Free; open to public. Program: Improve computer experiences by reading Smart Computing magazine. www.cipcug.org.

Guitar Maestro Award-winning classical guitarist Peter Fletcher performs selections from his February debut at Carnegie Hall, works from his newest CD, "Peter Fletcher Plays Erik Satie." 2 to 3:15 p.m., Oxnard Public Library, Meeting Room B, 251 S. A St., Oxnard. Free; no reservations required. (805) 385-7532.