Datebook

TUES., JAN 1 Happy New Year!

THURS., DEC. 13

Malibu Chamber Malibu Chamber of Commerce hosts "Holidays Around The World" mixer, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Duke's Malibu Restaurant, 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy. $15 members, $25 nonmembers. RSVP (310) 456-9025.

Rose Society Potluck Ventura County Rose Society meets at home of Pat Mooney. Installation of officers, potluck holiday party. Attendees asked to bring salad or dessert for dinner, gift of $10 or under for gift exchange. American Rose Society's Bronze Medal for outstanding service awarded. RSVP Pat Mooney, (805) 484-0804. www.venturarose.org.

Calabasas Net

working Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts networking breakfast, 7:15 to 8:45 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 24150 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. "Spotlight on Business" presentation. $15 members, $18 firsttime visitors. RSVP (818) 222-5680.

Thursday Club Somis Thursday Club (California Federation of Women's Clubs) meets at noon at clubhouse, 5380 Bell St., Somis. Lunch, program by Children's Orchestra of Pleasant Valley School District. $11. (805) 987-2728.

Latino Theater Latino Theater Company presents annual Christmas play, "La Virgen De Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin," today through Dec. 22, New LATC, 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles. 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Dialogue in Spanish with English subtitles. $28; $15 students, seniors, groups of 10 or more. RSVP (323) 461-3673, www.thenewlatc.com.

THURS., DEC. 13

'The Fourposter' Stage Door Theatre presents romantic comedy "The Fourposter" by Jan de Hartog through Dec. 15 and Jan. 4 through 19, 28311 Agoura Road. 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and Jan. 6. $15 Saturday, $12 all other shows. (818) 889-5209.

FRI., DEC. 14

Folk Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers host international folk dancing, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Line, couple, set, mixers. All ages, skill levels. Wear soft shoes. $4. (818) 591-9078.

Iranian Gathering Iranian Organization in Westlake Village meets for family, social gathering, 7 p.m. B.J.'s 3955 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village. RSVP (805) 497-9393.

Talent Show Camarillo Family YMCA Talent Show, 7 p.m., 3111 Village at the Park Drive, Camarillo. Residents present family friendly entertainment. Free. www.ciymca.org/ camarillo.

Holiday Dance Simi Valley Council on Aging hosts dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Dance instruction 7 p.m. Holiday dance with Dennis and the Swinging Trio. Door prizes, refreshments. $6. Proceeds fund programs that benefit seniors. (805) 583-6041.

SAT., DEC. 15

Play On Battle of the Bands, 2 p.m., Newbury Park High School gym, 456 N. Reino Road. Aces High, Avant Garage, Backline, Girlwater, Masssoyer, Shadows of Illusion play. DJ Julie Ramos judges. $7 students with ID, $10 adults & students without ID. Proceeds support school's music program. (805) 4983676.

Pick Up A Pet Concerned People for Animals hosts holiday pet adoptions for rescued cats, dogs, noon to 6 p.m., All Pet Headquarters corner Arneill and Las Posas, Camarillo. $20 pet microchipping and engraving of pet ID tags, children's ID bracelets, license plate frames. 805-482-6587, www.concernedpeopleforanimals.org.

Genealogical Luncheon Ventura County Genealogical Society hosts annual potluck luncheon, noon, Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Bring main dish, salad or dessert to share. Water, place settings provided. Officer installation. Cathy, (805) 644-4753.

Star Watchers Mountains Restoration Trust presents December Youth Naturalist Program on Astronomy, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Headwaters Corner, 23075 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Children learn about night sky with telescopes, guest speaker, astronomy-related craft. $15 per child. Ages 8 to 12. Preregistration requested. Susan Haugland, (818) 591-1701, ext. 181. www.mountainstrust.org

Plant Sale Camarillo branch of American Association of University Women sell decorative potted plants for holiday gifts, all day, 872 Grada Ave., Camarillo. Proceeds to local scholarships for women. Jerrie Newman, (805) 389-3064

Last Chance Boutique Arts Council of the Conejo Valley hosts Last Chance Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Unique gifts, jewelry, scented soaps, chocolate, custom artwork, food, entertainment, special appearance by singer Nancy Lee. (805) 3812747, Arts Council of the Conejo Valley office (805) 381-1244.

Holidays At The Globe The Globe in Topanga presents "A Child's Christmas in Wales" with madrigals and carols, and "Hanukkah, Shmanukkah" by Esme Raji Codell, adapted by Joel Asher. 2 p.m. Dec. 15, 16, 22, 23. 1909 Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga. Los Angeles Shakespeare Company, "America's Got Talent" winner Sage Ryan, Beverly Hills High School Madrigal Singers, The Oaks Chamber Singers, Neyreez Ensemble, Agoura High School Women's Choir. $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 children/students. Reservations recommended. (310) 4559400, www.shakespeareusa.com.

Travel Tips Hostelling InternationalUSA conducts World Travel 101 workshop on Europe, 11 a.m., Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 Second St., Santa Monica. How to plan, budget for international travel. $5 HiUSA members, $10 nonmembers. Parking across the street. RSVP (310) 393-3413.

SUN., DEC. 16

Arts Fundraiser Moorpark College Performing Arts Center/Moorpark College theater arts, music, dance programs present "A Holiday Extravaganza," fundraising benefit for Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m., Main Stage, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. One-act holiday comedy "The List," wine and cheese reception. Improv, music, dance performances by college students. $16 adults. $9 seniors, college faculty/staff, $8 students, children. (805) 378-1485, www.MoorparkCollege.edu/Theatre.

MON., DEC. 17

Leading Ladies

Sing Camarillo Republican Women Federated Club hosts meeting, 11 a.m., Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Musical entertainment by "Leading Ladies." $17.50 for lunch. RSVP Joanna Wullschleger, (805) 4824851.

Wreath Makers Conejo Valley Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m., Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Make holiday wreath. Bring greenery, succulents, berries from garden to share. $12 nonmembers, includes wire and wreath form. RSVP (805) 499-4797.

TUES., DEC. 18

Society Potluck Conejo Valley Genealogical Society hosts annual potluck and silent auction, 6 to 8:45 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Bring potluck item for eight, serving utensils and artifact or family tradition. Club provides paper goods, beverages. Family history sharing, officer installation. Daryl Reynolds, (805) 4970302.

WED., DEC. 19

Party For Democrats Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club hosts pot luck holiday event 7 p.m., Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Honeybaked turkey, trimmings provided. Members may bring unwrapped toy, can of food for Border's gift certificate raffle. Film on Iraq war screened. (805) 304-9936.

THURS., DEC. 20

Bonsai Potluck Conejo Valley Bonsai Society hosts annual potluck holiday gathering, 7:30 p.m., Westlake Village Community Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. (805) 374-9668.

GABfest Los Angeles Public Library, Platt Branch, hosts second annual Holiday GABfest, 4 p.m., 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Platt GAB volunteers read favorite holiday stories. Holiday refreshments, take home a gift. Free for all ages. (818) 340-9386.

FRI., DEC. 21

Carolers To Entertain Agoura Newcomers Club hosts holiday luncheon with buffet lunch. Entertainment with Victorian carolers. RSVP (818) 889-2084.

Artist Paints Simi Valley Art Association hosts demonstration of oil painting by award-winning artist Irena Jablonsky, 7 p.m., Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. $5 donation requested. Adriana Adler, (805) 526-4599.

YuleDance Ojai Concert Series presents YuleDance: A Celtic Christmas Celebration with Molly's Revenge and Moira Smiley, 7 p.m., Ojai Women's Club, 441 E. Ojai Ave. Music, song, story, dance. (805) 649-5189, info@ojaiconcertseries.com.

MON., DEC. 24

Music In L.A. Los Angeles County Arts Commission presents 48th annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration, 3 to 9 p.m., Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Doors open 2:30 p.m. Patrons may come, go during show. More than 45 multicultural groups perform. Free parking, admission; reservations not needed. (213) 972-3009, www.holidaycelebration.org.

THURS., JAN 3

Designing Furniture Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association meets 7 p.m., Redwood MIddle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Presentation on furniture design. (818) 707-2772, www.cvwa.org.

WED., JAN 9

Quilting Workshop Camarillo Quilters hosts workshop with Peggy Martin, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Orchid Room, Orchid Professional Building, Highway 101 at Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Martin shows expanding traditional quilts with new variations and color. $30. (805) 482-3201.