4th of July C E L E B R A T I O N S

CALABASAS City of Calabasas hosts annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. Gates open 5 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m. Fast Times live band. Free children's play zone. Food, beverages for sale. No alcohol, tobacco, bottle,pets, umbrellas. $10 includes parking, admission, all activities. Children under 2 free. Tickets available at Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, Juan Bautista de Anza Park. No on site tickets sold. Events at Calabasas Tennis & Swim Club, 23400 Park Sorrento: Lakeside Fun Run, 8 to 11 a.m.; Pet show, 11 a.m.; Summer Splash Party, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Games, barbecue, DJ, dancing, free swimming and tennis.

THOUSAND OAKS

City of Thousand Oaks presents Fireworks Spectacular, 5 to 10 p.m., Janss Marketplace, Hillcrest Drive & Moorpark Road. No Duh (No Doubt tribute band), Early McCallister in concert, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Live DJ 5 to 10 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m. Balloon twister, face painting, bounce house. Janss merchants sell food. Access to parking structure rooftop begins 4 p.m., limited to first 2,500 guests.

Conejo Recreation & Park District presents Conejo Pops Orchestra in concert with Sherwood Singers, 5 p.m., natural ampitheater, Conejo Community park, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Program of patriotic, Americanan music. Free admission. No pets.

Bethany Church on the Hill hosts Fourth of July Celebration, starts 5 p.m., 200 W. Bethany Court, Thousand Oaks. Concerts, barbecue, water slide, free balloons, bounces, face painitng, gourmet coffee cart, pony rides, petting zoo. Watch city fireworks from site 9 p.m. Free admission. (805) 495-7029, www.BethanyTO.com.

SIMI VALLEY

Rotary Club of Simi Valley (noontime club) hosts 38th annual Fourth of July Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza, Rancho Santa Susana Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Gates open 3 p.m. Live entertainment starts 3:30 p.m. Platinum Groove band, police K-9 demonstration, Puma Karate demonstration, Polynesian Dance Group. Children's Fun Zone, inflatables, rock climbing wall, games. Food & beverages for sale: hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, pizza. Beer & wine stations with drink limit. Craft booths. Parking at Metro/Amtrak station, Simi Valley High School. No shuttle service. Bring lawn seating. Event proceeds benefit local charities. Free admission. Tonie Valdez, co-chair, (805) 501-0211, www.simivalleyrotary.org.

VENTURA

15th annual Rotary Club of Ventura, Ventura College Foundation Independence Day Celebration stage show, community picnic & fireworks display, 5 to 9:30 p.m., Ventura College Athletic Field, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Fireworks 9 p.m. Family activities, food, games, contests. Performances by Paul Skeels Band, Men on the Moon. No pets,

CAMARILLO

July Fourth Fireworks and Fun Day, Camarillo High School football stadium, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy., Camarillo. Gates open 3 p.m. Fireworks program 9 pm. Seating in main stands, on field. Bounce houses, glow-sticks, children's activities, live entertainment, food, drinks. Pleasant Valley Lions Club sell Lion Burgers, hot dogs. Camarillo High School clubs, boosters sell desserts. Admission $2 adults, $1 childrens under 12. Proceeds from admission support Camarillo High clubs, boosters. Free shuttle from Metrolink Station. Parking at high school. John Fraser (805) 388-5349, jfraser@ci.camarillo.ca.us.