Datebook

THURS., SEPT. 13

Wooden Shoes Conejo Valley Cloggers host firsttime clogging classes, Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. Beginners 6:45 p.m., progresses through advanced until 10 p.m. Adults $6 nonmembers, $5 members. All ages welcome; no partner needed. (805) 497-2119.

Trimming Tiny Trees Conejo Valley Bonsai Society meets 7:30 p.m., Community Center, Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Agenda: prepare trees for annual bonsai show Oct. 6 to 7. (805) 374-9668.

Turn On To Vista Simi Valley Computer Users Group meets 7:30 p.m., Simi Valley Library community meeting room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Topic: the Vista O.S. Speakers: Rod Grimes, John Robinson of PC Joy/Cables. Barbara Cott, (805) 218-0909, www.svcug.org.

Talk About Thailand 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.

Maestro's Discussion 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.

Toast From Podium Simi Valley Toastmasters meets every Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sunrise Assisted Living, 5300 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Linda Martins, (805) 5015229.

Fri., Sept. 14

RSVP Due For Hewitt Reservations due for Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated event. National talk show host Hugh Hewitt speaks Wed., Sept. 19, Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road. 11 a.m. meet and greet. 11:30 a.m. luncheon and program. $40. RSVP Rosemary Licata, (818) 889-4839.

Wild West Weekend Simi Valley Elks Lodge No. 2492 hosts third annual Wild West Weekend, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.: Casino Night, $25 advance, $30 at door. Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m.: western dinner and dance, $15. Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon: honor veterans at flapjack breakfast, $5. Proceeds benefit Elk Charities. (805) 5222492.

SAT., SEPT. 15

Support Local Sheriff Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 27050 Agoura Road. Displays, demonstrations by sheriff's department, L.A. County Fire Department engine, paramedic squad, children's activities. Vendors sell food, drink. Free admission, parking at commercial buildings. (818) 878-5506.

Map The Family Tree Ventura County Genealogical Society Inc. meets 1 to 4 p.m., Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Guest speaker: Sandy Lewis. Topic: Mapping the Past: a visual addition to your family history. Free. Guests welcome. (805) 485-7930

Radio Host Is Guest Democratic Women's Council hosts talk show host Mario Solis Marich at brunch, 9:30 a.m., Boccaccio's Restaurante, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. (805) 4971003, www.dwccv.org.

About Boy Scouting Community is invited to experience the Boy Scout program at Webelos Woods, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tierra Rejada Ranch, Walnut Grove area, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. Interact with local Boy Scout troops, learn about the activities for coming year. RSVP (805) 482-8938. www.vccbsa.org/ ronaldreagan/events/WebWoods.

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 and World Beach Frisbee Freestyle Disc Championships. Food booths, local artisans, display of "woody" autos, live music, hula dancers. Portion of proceeds benefit charities. Free admission; parking $5 at Seaside Park. www.alohabeachfestival.com.

Doctors Sans Borders 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.

Tunes 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

Rev Up Mustangs Mustang Owners Club of California sponsors semiannual car show, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., parking lot of Calabasas Commons, 4719 Commons Way. Judging for factory stock, personalized, contours. Registration MOCC Hotline, (818) 785-1180.

Hear Henry Waxman Democratic Club of Conejo Valley hosts California Congressman Henry Waxman, 10:30 a.m., Conejo Rec and Park Community Room, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Topic: congressional oversight. Short Q&A after talk. Refreshments served. Free. (818) 889-1039.

Furry And Homeless Camarillo Premium Outlets and Rescue Me Inc. sponsor animal adoption event, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 740 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, near Saks Fifth Avenue. Homeless cats, dogs available for adoption from local rescue centers. Joy Nadel, (818) 999-2400.

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 Park District. Raffles, awards, food, drinks, vendors, entertainment. Free for spectators. Event benefits police charities, Hospice of the Conejo. (805) 499-3152.

MON., SEPT. 17

Dinner and Dancing Boots and Slippers Square Dance Club hosts first square dance class. Dinner 6:30 p.m., lesson 7:30 p.m. Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. No charge for the first night. Jerry and Noreen, (805) 5272335. www.bootsandslippers.com.

Notes From Iraq Reservations due for Westlake Village Republican Women Federated luncheon, Thurs., Sept. 20, Bellavino, 3707 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Social hour 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Guest speaker Col. James D. McGinley, USMC, discusses his work with Emergency Response Center and Disaster Relief Agency in Iraq. $35. Spouses, guests welcome. Mail checks to WVRWF, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, A8, Box 102, Westlake Village, CA 91362.

TUES., SEPT. 18

Girls Go Retro Reservations due for Girl Scout Troop 432 '50s-style Sock Hop, 4 to 7 p.m., Sun., Sept. 30, Boys & Girls Club, 200 Casey Road, Moorpark. For Girl Scouts and significant adult, also girls ages 5 to 17. Games, photo booth, DJ, bubble gum and hula hoop contests. $10 registered Girl Scouts 12 years and younger and adult, $6 for registered Girl Scouts 12 years and older, $20 nonregistered girls and adult. RSVP Susie Jacobs, (805) 517-1147.