Datebook

THURS., AUG. 23 Healthcare Discussion Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada. Speaker: Dr. Keith S. Richman, healthcare industry executive, talks about healthcare issues, reform measures. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. RSVP Cheryl, (818) 222-5680.

THURS., AUG. 23

Chamber Reception Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts reception, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Prudential California Realty Calabasas, 23925 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Free admission. (818) 889-3150.

FRI., AUG. 24

Luau Fun Simi Valley Council on Aging hosts luau dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Dance lessons 7 p.m. Music by Aristicats. Door prizes, refreshments. Proceeds fund senior programs. (805) 583-6041.

SAT., AUG. 25

Clean Cars Westlake High School competition cheer team hosts car wash 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Alliance Gas Station, corner Agoura & Lakeview Canyon roads. $5 cars, $7 SUVs.

Spinning Wheel Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets 9:30 a.m., 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Units 115 and 120, Oxnard. Bring fair entries, ribbons. Spinning workshop follows 1 to 4 p.m., same location. Bring wheels, materials. Meeting free; workshop $5. Chris Willalovos, (805) 527-1915.

Place Your Bets Simi Valley Vikings Football and Cheer presents Monte Carlo Night, 5:30 to 11:30 p.m., Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyon Drive, Simi Valley. Instruction for Texas hold'em begins 5:30 p.m. Tournament 6:15 p.m. Live and silent auctions, live music, cigar bar, gourmet food, raffle. $100 buy-in includes admission, Monte Carlo games, Texas hold'em tournament. $50 rebuys. Reservations required for Texas hold'em. Dressy attire, no jeans or T-shirts. fundraising@ simivalleyvikings.com.

SUN., AUG. 26

Jazz Babies Simi Valley Jazz Club meets noon to 4 p.m., Paul's Italian Villa, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Listen, dance to live music of '30s-'50s. Members $6, nonmembers $9. Lorrell Cooper, (805) 527-5905, simicoop@sbcglobal.net.

Nature Craft For Kids Conejo Valley Botanic Garden hosts pressed flower card craft class for children ages 4 to 12. Sessions at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. $3 donation. Reservations required. (818) 889-0560.

Golden Oldies A group of Thousand Oaks musicians from '60s and '70s, led by music teacher and professional musician Jim Rolfe, perform 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Conejo Creek North's Lakeside Pavilion, 1379 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club serves burgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks. Net proceeds to local high school band booster clubs. Ted Driscoll, (805) 529-5810; Rolfe, (805) 523-0816.

Summer Wine Down Westlake Women's Club hosts second annual charity wine and food tasting, "Summer Wine Down," 4 to 7 p.m., Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Wines by Wades Wine featured, hors d'oeuvres, live music, silent auction. $35 in advance, $42 at door. Proceeds support a variety of charities. Kymberly Horner, (805) 375-2888.

New HQ For GOP Ventura County Republican Party hosts open house for new headquarters, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 103, Thousand Oaks. Ribbon cutting 2 p.m. Meet local Republican elected officials, guest speakers, refreshments. Bring goods for troops overseas. Natalie Panossian, (805) 2172465, venturacountygop@ gmail.com.

'Phone Home' City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services hosts "E.T" for summer "Movies in the Park" series. Film begins at dusk. Sumac Park, 6000 Calmfield Ave., Agoura Hills. Food for sale at 7:30 p.m. Bring lawn seating, no pets. Free to public. (818) 597-7361.

TUES., AUG. 28

Low-water Gardens Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m., Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Topic: water conservation with lawnless landscapes. (805) 498-1623.

WED., AUG. 29

Happy Anniversary Ventura County Classical Guitar Society celebrates ninth anniversary, Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Senior Center, 1609 Burnley St., Camarillo. Ensemble, solos play 7 p.m. Guest guitarist Carlos Gonzales plays 8 p.m. Public welcome. (805) 482-6224, www.vccgs.com.

Alternative To War Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters hosts Robert Dodge, MD, Ventura activist, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Dodge discusses building political will to move beyond war. Free to public. (805) 498-9401, GlobalExchangeVCS@yahoo.com.

THURS., AUG. 30

Scouts Go Hawaiian Girl Scouts host "Go Girl" Hawaiian-style celebration for ages 5 to 12, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Learn about Girl Scouting, hula dancing, crafts, songs. Open to public. Free to attend, $10 Scout registration fee. Ice cream, shaved ice for sale. Register Nikki De La Torre, (805) 231-9352, ndelatorre@gstc.org.

Make A Lunch Date Guest reservations due for Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation Conejo Valley Guild luncheon, 10:30 a.m. Wed., Sept. 5, Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Speaker: Kira Wagner, author and humorist. $25. RSVP (805) 496-4702.

SUN., SEPT. 2

Vintage Vehicles Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning and AdoptAFuture Foundation host Road to the Future exotic and classic car show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., El Parque de la Paz Park, 100 N. Oakview Drive, Thousand Oaks. Food, displays, family entertainment, prizes for cars. $5, children 5 and under free. (805) 496-9035.

Labradoodle Delight Reservations due for Southern California sixth annual Labradoodle romp & picnic, 1 to 5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 8, private Malibu estate. Food, wine, music for Labradoodle, Goldendoodle owners. Nonprofit event to raise charity funds. RSVP doodleromp@ verizon.net.

MON., SEPT. 3

Disco Diva Conejo Recreation and Park District and Thousand Oaks Acorn present free concert in the park, 5 p.m., Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Music by Maxine Nightingale ('70s' disco era), Aspen (acoustic group). (805) 381-2747, (805) 495-2163.

TUES., SEPT. 4

Courtroom Artist Westlake Village Art Guild meets Naylor's Banquet Center, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Buffet dinner 6 p.m. Demonstration 7 p.m. by noted courtroom artist Bill Robles showcasing onthespot illustrating. Music by The Silver Strings. Public invited. Dinner/demo $15 members, $20 nonmembers, includes dessert, tax, tip. RSVP requested. (805) 379-5655. www.wvartguild.org.

Garden Club Grows Westlake Village Garden Club hosts first meeting of fall season 9:30 a.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Agenda: discuss new club year, fall season planting tips. Refreshments served. Guests welcome. (805) 496-4702.

Songmakers Ventura County Acoustic Music Club meets 6:30 to 10 p.m., Camarillo Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road, Camarillo. TJ Zeiler (805) 482-0029.

THURS., SEPT. 6

Dems Discuss Budget Democratic Club of Camarillo meets 7 p.m., UFCW Union Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road. Guest speaker: Supervisor Kathy Long, 3rd District Ventura County. Topic: how the state budget impacts the county. Carolyn Crandall (805) 4107536 (day), (805) 4840173 (evening).

Finishing Touch Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association meets 7 p.m., Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Program: members demonstrate favorite finishes. (818) 707-2772, www.cvwa.org.

FRI., SEPT. 7

Fortnightlys Meet Again Reservations due for Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club fall kickoff luncheon, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fri., Sept. 14, Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Program: Jacqueline Berger, "The First Ladies' Lady," discusses presidential courtships. $25. RSVP Tami Gresiak, (805) 529-5439.

A Fair To Remember Reservations due for Thousand Oaks Women's Connection luncheon, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m., Wed., Sept. 12, Naylor's Banquet Center, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Topic: "A fair to remember, women in business." Speaker: Gerda Kuykendall, "One woman's triumph over the hardships of war." Music by Lauri Kreiger. $16 for lunch, free childcare. RSVP Joanne, (805) 4981823; Charlene, (805) 526-9820.

Bargain Books The Book Bag, nonprofit used bookstore, hosts third annual fall sidewalk sale outside shop today and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 202 N. Skyline Drive, Thousand Oaks. Hardbacks $1, paperbacks 75 and 50 cents, children's books five for $1. Cash, checks accepted. Denise Powell, (805) 497-0710.

SAT., SEPT. 8

Happy Dancers Happy Squares Square Dance Club hosts a plus level square dance, 7:30 p.m., Simi Valley United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road. Guest caller: Nasser Shukayr. Marge and Bill, (805) 526-9638.

Wash Day Calabasas High School dance team hosts car wash, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., school parking lot, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. $5 with ASB ID, $7 small cars, $10 large cars. All proceeds to dance team. Linda Hauss, Fulhauss@aol.com.

Tea For DAR Conejo Valley Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosts prospective member tea, 1 to 4 p.m., Marvin E. Smith Community Room, Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. For women interested in membership. Barbara Houghardy, (818) 889-8039.

Quilts On Display San Fernando Valley Quilt Association, Valley Quiltmaker's Guild host "Heroes in Our World" quilt show, Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7727 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. More than 100 quilts, quilt auction, doll display, vendor mall, lectures, workshops, veteran's quilt project sew-a-thon. Featured artist: Sue Rasmussen. $7 one day, $10 two days. $6 validated parking. www.sfvqa.org/quiltshow.

MON., SEPT. 10

Photographing Flowers Conejo Orchid Society meets 7 p.m. Westlake Village City Hall, 23300 Oak Crest Drive. Speaker: Greg Harvey, photographer, teacher at Brooks Institute of Photography. Presentation on taking pictures of orchids. Orchid raffle, refreshments. Free. Janna, (805) 278-2205.

THURS., SEPT. 13

Around The World World traveler Irma Kachert presents talk on Thailand, its temples and people, 9:30 a.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Audience discussion after talk.

Meet The Artist Meet concert pianist Stewart Goodyear, 9:30 a.m., Founders Room, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Maestro Boris Brott conducts informative discussion with artist. Sponsored by New West Symphony League. Free, refreshments served, no RSVP needed. Kathy Gilbert, (805) 557-1575.

SAT., SEPT. 15

Jazzy Grace Notes Fifth annual Simi Valley Vino Jazz Festival, 4 to 9 p.m. Town Center mall. Wine tasting, gourmet food, gift packages, auctions, opportunities to win prizes. Musicians include Danny Carrerras, Nancy Wilson, Karen Briggs, Howard Hewitt, Freddie Fox, Evelyn Champagne King. Event raises funds for Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. General admission $50, VIP tickets $125. (805) 583-7900, (805) 432-8909, www.simi-arts.org.

Aloha Ventura County Third annual Aloha Beach Festival, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday, Promenade from Ventura Pier to Surfer's Point, Ventura. C-Street Longboard Classic, outrigger canoe race, K9 & World Beach Frisbee Freestyle Disc Championships. Food booths, artisans, "Woody" auto display, live music, hula dancers. Portion of proceeds benefit charities. Free admission, parking $5. www.alohabeachfestival.com.

Benefit On the Beach Malibu Global Awareness sponsors fourth annual fundraiser to benefit Doctors Without Borders, private home in Malibu. 5:30 p.m.: cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction. 7:30 p.m.: dinner, live auction. 8:30 p.m.: entertainment, dancing on beach. Music by Stephen Collins and his 7th Heaven Band, The Mornings, Louie Beltran Salsa Band and DJ Dion. Advance tickets $350. Carol, (310) 457-3120, www.malibuglobalawareness.com.

Dances R Us Thousand Oaks Dance Club meets 7:30 to 10 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center ballroom, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Music by Tunes R Us. Couples, singles welcome. Light refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. (805) 381-2744.

SUN., SEPT. 16

Cruisin' Corvettes 14th annual Car Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Conejo Creek Park, Janss Road and 23 Freeway, Thousand Oaks. Hosted by Red Line Corvettes, Thousand Oaks Police Department, Conejo Recreation and Parks District. Raffles, awards, food, drinks, vendors, entertainment. Free for spectators. Event benefits police charities, Hospice of the Conejo. (805) 499-3152.

WED., SEPT. 19

Wonderful Watercolors Camarillo Art Center hosts watercolor demonstration by gallery owner, artist Phyllis Doyon, 7:30 p.m., 3150 Ponderosa Drive. Refreshments, drawing. $5 nonmembers, members free. (805) 4457061. www.CamarilloArtCenter.org.

Radio Host Speaks Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated present national talk show host Hugh Hewitt, Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. 11 a.m. meet and greet, 11:30 luncheon and program. $40, limited seating. RSVP Rosemary Licata, (818) 889-4839.

FRI., SEPT. 21

Baby Planets Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room Mesa Union School, Somis. Speaker: Stan Metchev, postdoctoral fellow UCLA. Topic: "From stars to planets," on planetary evolution. Free, open to public. (805) 642-5166, vcas1@aol.com, www.vcas.org.

TUES., SEPT. 25

Fundraising Luncheon Brandeis University National Women's Committee Conejo Chapter hosts second annual fundraising luncheon, 11:30 a.m., North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Drive, Westlake Village. Guest speaker: Rabbi Mark Borovitz, former mobster. $65. RSVP Shelly, (818) 874-0044.

WED., SEPT. 26

Wine In Woodland Hills Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce hosts Fine Wine Wednesday and silent auction, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tarzana Community and Cultural Center, corner Ventura and Vanalden. Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, mingle. (818) 347-3321.