Datebook

THURS., JUNE 26 Chamber Hosts Mayor Mary Sue Mauer Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 4515 Park Entrada. Mayor Mary Sue Maurer gives State of the City address. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. (818) 222-5680. THURS., JUNE 19

Beautiful Bonsai Conejo Valley Bonsai Society meets 7:30 p.m., community center Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Workshop for members, guests. (805) 495-7480.

FRI., JUNE 20

'Pippin' Camarillo Community Theatre presents musical "Pippin," 8 p.m., 330 Skyway Drive (inside airport). Through July 27. 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. For ages 12 and up. $17 adults, $13 seniors, students, military. (805) 388-5716.

Greg & Steve Moorpark/Simi Valley Neighborhood for Learning present children's musicians Greg & Steve in concert, 5 to 8 p.m., east side of football field, Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Jason Flame's Tang Soo Do University's Black Belt Team, Guillermo Mendez's "Ballet Folklorico" classes perform in preshow. Bring lawn seating, picnic dinner. Free. RSVP (805) 552-1917.

ET Life-Forms Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa Road, Somis. Dr. Benjamin Zuckerman, UCLA professor emeritus, speaks on "The search for technological extraterrestrial intelligence and why it will fail." Free, public invited. (805) 642-5166, vcas1@aol.com, www.vcas.org.

SAT., JUNE 21

Family Tree Ventura County Genealogical Society Inc. meets 1 p.m., Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Connie Moretti discusses "Understanding land records." Workshops on ancestral files, computer lab. Free, guests welcomed. Phil (805) 6541127.

Making Soap Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets 9:30 a.m., 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Units 115 & 120, Oxnard. Kristyn Shinn of San Buenaventura Soap Company presents program on her soapmaking. Free, public welcome. Carl Friedlander, (805) 492-7404, www .venturaweaveandspin.homestead.com.

Wine And Moonlight Kiwanis Club of Moorpark presents annual fundraiser "Wine and Moonlight" 3 to 7 p.m., Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Live music, silent auction, wine tasting tips from a sommelier. $40 admission includes eight wine tasting, food tasting. Proceeds benefit community programs, charities. RSVP Eric Dee, (805) 517-1145; Brian Lee, (805) 429-9209.

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

Juneteenth Event Black American Political Association of California presents 18th annual Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Performing Arts Park grounds, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. For all ages. Bike-athon, live entertainment, arts & crafts, games, free health screenings, food, fashion show, Jolly Jumper. Donald Montgomery (805) 488-8290.

SUN., JUNE 22

Summer Barbecue Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School hosts Summer Barbecue Kickoff Celebration, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thousand Oaks Community Park, 2525 N. Moorpark Road. Food, games, family fun. Michelle Farris, (805) 7771716.

Old Time Fiddlers California State Old Time Fiddlers Association meets 1:30 p.m., Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road, Oak View. For all ages. Old time music, dancing, refreshments. Free. (805) 640-3689.

Festival In The Park Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce hosts ninth annual Festival in the Park, 2 to 8 p.m., Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Kids Fun Zone, arts & crafts show, food court, continuous music, children's performers, kid rides. Berlin plays in concert 6 p.m. Free admission. (818) 347-4737. MON., JUNE 23

Tea At

Camarillo House Camarillo Republican Women Federated Club offers Tea at the Camarillo House, 3 to 5 p.m., Adolfo Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road. Fruits, sandwiches, scones, tea cakes, truffles, English Breakfast Tea. Tour of the grounds. Tea attire suggested. Interested parties welcome. Limited seating. $25. RSVP Bette Anderson, (805) 482-5476.

TUES., JUNE 24

Computer

Software Tugnet Computer Club meets 7 p.m.,Granada Pavilion,11128 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. Presentation on Marine Aquarium 2.6 computer software for Windows. www.tugnet.org.

Backyard Food Forests Conejo Valley Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m., Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Larry Saltzman of California Rare Fruit Growers speaks on backyard food forests. All welcome. (805) 498-1623.

Candidate Party Reservations due for Democratic Club of Camarillo party to benefit local candidates, 5 p.m., Sat., June 28, private home in Camarillo. Persian food, drink, raffle. Admission cost is direct donation to favorite local candidate(s). RSVP Joan Rust (805) 484-6601, joan@rusts.net.

WED., JUNE 25

Guitar And Flute Ventura County Classical Guitar Society meets Rec. & Park District, Senior Center, 1605 Burnley, Camarillo. 7 p.m. ensemble, solos. 8 p.m. guest guitarist and flute, DuozonaChuck and Theresa. (805) 4826224. www.vccgs.com. www.duozona.com.

WINS Meeting Women's Information Network of Simi Valley and Moorpark meets 11:30 a.m., Secret Garden restaurant, 255 E. High St., Moorpark. Deborah Tash and Katie Porter of Toastmasters International share ways to improve public speaking skills. $22.50 advanced reservations for members, $26 guests. RSVP (805) 371-1811, www.womensinfonetwork.com.

Embroiderers' Guild Channel Islands Chapter Embroiderers' Guild of America meets 9:30 a.m., Camarillo United Methodist Church,291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Beginners welcome. (805) 498-5956.

T.O. Woman's Club Thousand Oaks Woman's Club meets 10:30 a.m., Palm Garden Hotel, 498 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Chicken marsala luncheon. Don Snyder will sing songs. $23.25 for luncheon. RSVP Patty Cook (805) 497-7150.

THURS., JUNE 26

Pest-free Gardens Ventura County Rose Society meets at Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Rose Celebration 7 p.m. Program 7:30 p.m. Ron Whitehurst, pest control advisor of Rincon-Vitova Insectaries in Ventura, discusses "Emergency Measures to Control Bugs in the Garden." Lending library, refreshments. Visitors welcomed. Janet Sklar (818) 993-6622, Dawn-Marie Johnson (805) 523-9003, www.venturarose.org.

Valley Fair Valley Fair opens, Saugus Speedway, 22500 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. 4 to 10 p.m. today, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Entertainment includes Ambrosia, Juice Newton, Lil Elmo and the Cosmos. Tributes to Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Eagles. Food vendors, games, animal shows, children's rides, inflatables, home crafts and livestock exhibits. www.thevalleyfair .org.

FRI., JUNE 27

Pot Roast Dinner Bella Vita Italian Social Club meets 6 p.m., parish hall, St. Jude Catholic Church, 32032 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Chinese auction, dinner with pot roast. $12 members, $14 guests. Sara Paruolo (805) 446-9225.

Gem & Mineral Show California Federation of Mineralogical Societies presents statewide Golden Bear Gem & Mineral Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., today through Sunday, Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura. Dealers sell gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, lapidary art. Demonstrators, speakers, children's activities, silent auctions, door prize raffle. Adults $5, seniors 60 up $4, students $3, children under 12 free with paid adult. bplarue@earthlink.net, www.cfmsinc.org.

Lake Casitas Camping Weakenders RV Club hosts camp out today through Sunday at Lake Casitas. Families should order tickets online for water park, lazy river through Lake Casitas website. Club supplies tacos for Saturday's potluck dinner; families bring side dish to share. Saturday night campfire, Sunday brunch. Guests welcomed. www.weakendersrv.com.

'Philadelphia Story' Santa Paula Theater Center presents comedy "The Philadelphia Story" by Philip Barry, June 27 through Aug. 3, 125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 4 p.m. Sundays. 2:30 p.m. Sun., June 29, July 27. No show Fri. July 4 and 25. 8 p.m. Thurs., July 24. $18 adults, $15 seniors & students, $12 children 12 & under. (805) 525-4645 www.santapaulatheatercenter.org.

SAT., JUN 28

Square Dance Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance with A-1 tip, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Guest caller Mike Kellogg. $6 donation. Carol & Bryan (805) 497-0193.

Pet Faire Critter Day Pet Faire, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Center for Positive Living, 221 Daily Drive, Camarillo. Pet-related booths, groomers, trainers, pet massages, pet items for sale, pet portraits, pet blessings, dog/ cat adoptions, food for humans. Free admission. (818) 876-0454.

Monopoly

Tournament Ventura County Council Boy Scouts of America host second annual officially sanctioned Monopoly Tournament, St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Registration 8 a.m. Open to public. National Monopoly champion Matt McNally celebrity guest host. Raffle, silent auction, refreshments for sale. $45 adult players, $35 age 15 and younger. Fee includes T-shirt, lunch. Fundraiser for council endowment fund, scout scholarships. www.bsamonopoly .com.

For Scrapbookers First Lutheran Crop Club hosts all-day crop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 380 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Free time and space for scrapbookers, crafters to complete projects. To receive e-vite, call (805) 300-4834, petersen_josan@yahoo.com.

SUN., JUNE 29

Holocaust Records Jewish Genealogical Society meets 3 to 5 p.m., Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Program on "Genealogical records from the Holocaust-the breakthrough?" discusses the International Tracing Service in collecting information on Holocaust victims, survivors. Free, guests welcomed. (818) 889-6616, publicity@jgscv.org.

LoVEfest '08 Fourth annual LoVEfest '08 concert, 3 to 7 p.m., Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Michelle Tumes performs. Live contemporary Christian music, food from local restaurants, silent auction, opportunity to sponsor orphaned child in Africa. Event is fundraiser for Lily of the Valley Children's Village orphanage. $35 advance tickets. www .lilyvalleyusa.org.

TUES., JULY 1

Indy Day Dance Independence Day Dance, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Community Center Auditorium, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo. Seniors of Note plays live music.

THURS., JULY 3

Woodworkers Meet Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association meets 7 p.m., Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Discussion on dust collection systems for home shop. (818) 707-2772, www.cvwa.org.

Diversity In America Business and Professional Women's Club of Conejo Valley meets 7 p.m., Bella Terraza Coffee Shop, Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Jose Marichal, PhD, speaks on "Living in Multicultural America." Men, women welcomed.

TUES., JULY 8

3-D Quilts Camarillo Quilters meet 9:30 a.m., Orchid Room, Orchid Professional Building, 101 Freeway at Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Karen Combs speaks on designing quilty with 3D look. Free, guests welcomed. Combs leads workshop Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., same location. $30 workshop. Beth Grindstaff (805) 482-3201.

SAT., JULY 12

Artists Benefit Studio Channel Islands Art Center presents Seasons of Channel Islands Gala fundraiser, art center courtyard, Bldg. 18 Ventura Street, CSU Channel Islands, Camarillo. 5 p.m. cocktail reception. 7 p.m. dinner. 8 p.m. live auction. Channel Islands Quartet plays. Meet resident artists. $150. Proceeds benefit art center, scholarships. Michele DePuy Leavitt (805) 3831368, michelesciart@earthlink.net.