Datebook

THURS., AUG. 7

Laminating Woodwork Conejo Valley Woodworker's Association meets 7 p.m., Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Presentation on glue, vacuum-bag laminating techniques. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.529.2030 Date: 8/7/2008

Young GOP Teenage Republicans of Conejo Valley meet 7 to 8 p.m., Ventura County Republican Center, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 103, Thousand Oaks. For middle school, high schools students interested in GOP, working with Republican campaigns. Free admission, refreshments. Bring box of cookies to share. Contact: Natalie Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.217.2465 email: venturacountygop@gmail.com

Date: 8/7/2008

Meet The Candidate

Democratic Club of Camarillo meets 7 p.m., Orchid Building, 816 Camarillo Springs Road. Guest speaker Hannah-Beth Jackson, candidate for 19th District Senate. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Public invited. Contact: Jack Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.504.3749 Date: 8/7/2008

FRI., AUG. 8

Fantastic Play

High Street Arts Center presents musical "The Fantasticks," 8 p.m., 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Runs through Sept. 14. Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. $8 to $15, group discounts available. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.529.8700 Date: 8/8/2008

SAT., AUG. 9

Archery Skill

Conejo Valley Archers shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. All equipment, instructors provided. All ages, rain or shine. $3 for four hours shooting. Time: 9:00 AM Phone: 805.530.1339 Date: 8/9/2008

Nature Paint Out Allied Artists of Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore hosts paint out at Palisades Park Bluff, 4 p.m. to sunset, Will Rogers State Beach, 17700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades. Bring snack, own art supplies. Contact: Carole Time: 4:00 PM Phone: 310.338.0333 Date: 8/9/2008

Block Party

National Night Out Against Crime block party hosted by Wildwood Neighborhood in Thousand Oaks, 4 to 8 p.m., Big Cloud Circle. Representatives of police, fire departments. Elected officials answer questions. Food, drinks, prizes, drawings, live music, meet neighbors. Free. Contact: Susan Time: 4:00 PM Phone: 805.241.4349 Date: 8/9/2008

Freestyle Dance

Dance Jam Ventura 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., 3026 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Freestyle dancing, no partner needed, barefoot on Aikido mats. DJ provides variety of music. Smoke, alcohol free. $6 adults, $1 youth 16 and under. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.650.7112 email: dancejamventura2@aol.com Date: 8/9/2008

SUN., AUG. 10

Simi Car Show

Simi Valley Elks hosts fifth annuaCar Show, noon to 3 p.m., Elks

Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, SimValley. '50s music, chili cook-offburgers, hot dogs, antique drag racing movies, raffles. All types of cars, motorcycles welcome. Free entry, admission. Time: Noon Phone: 805.522.2492 Date: 8/10/2008

Feathers, Fur, Flippers

California Wildlife Center hosts Way Wild fundraiser and 10th anniversary event, Gull's Way Estate, 26800 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Gourmet food, fine wine tasting, interactive children's activities, intuitive readings and healing sessions, live music, silent and live auctions. $110 adults, children 11 to 16 $40, children under 10 free. Proceeds benefit injured wildlife. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Time: Noon Date: 8/10/ 2008

California Music Summer Concerts in the Park presents California Dreamin,' pop songs about California, 5 p.m., Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Free admission. Sponsored by Conejo Recreation and Park District. Time: 5:00 PM Phone: 805.381.1247 Date: 8/ 10/2008

MON., AUG. 11

Orchid Bingo

Conejo Orchid Society meets 7 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Potluck dinner, orchid bingo with flower-related prizes. Guests welcome. $10 for three bingo cards. Nonmembers pay $10 for dinner. Contact: Janna Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.278.2205 Date: 8/11/2008

WED., AUG. 13

Candidates Forum Democratic Club of Conejo Valley hosts candidates forum, 6:30 p.m., Conejo Recreation and Park District, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Speakers are candidates for Assembly, state Senate, Congressional races.

Time: 6:30 PM Date: 8/13/2008

'Nim's Island'

Family film night 6:30 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. "Nim's Island," rated PG, 95 minutes. Light refreshments served. Free. Time: 6:30 PM Phone: 805.449.2660 Date: 8/13/2008

Quilters Meet

Simi Valley Quilt Guild meets Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Guest speaker Jill Schumacher, "quiltmaker to the queen," shows quilts she made. Guests, all skill levels welcome. Refreshments provided. Time: 7:00 PM Date: 8/13/2008

FRI., AUG. 15

Amateur Astronomy Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3091 Mesa School Road, Somis. Denis Svechkarev discusses amateur astronomy in Kharkov, Ukraine. Free, public invited. Contact: Carl Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.642.5166 email: vcas1@aol.com Date: 8/15/2008

SAT., AUG. 16

Wings Over Camarillo Camarillo Experimental Aircraft

Association hosts Air Expo Weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., today and Sunday, Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. Variety of aircraft on display. Take plane rides. Food and souvenirs for sale, exhibits, children's activities. Gathering of WWII fighter aces. $8 admission, children 10 and under free with adult admission.

Time: 9:00 AM Date: 8/16/2008

Carwash Thousand Oaks High School Band freshman class offers carwash, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., high school parking lot, 2323 N. Moorpark Road. $5 per vehicle. Fundraiser for band.

Fine Art Festival Channel Islands Harbor Fine Art Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Harbor Landing, 2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. Artists present painting, photography, blown glass, metal sculpture, jewelry. All items for sale. Free admission, parking. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 818.709.2907 Date: 8/16/2008

Obama Delegate Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley meets for brunch, 10 a.m. to noon, Mandevilla Restaurant, 951 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Guest speaker Sandy Emberland, Obama delegate to National Democratic Convention. Dr. Rochell Sechooler discusses "The Emotional Side of Voting." RSVP requested. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.495.1515 Date: 8/16/2008

Chamber Luncheon Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada. Guest speakers discuss "Green initiatives in Calabasas." $30 members, $35 nonmembers. RSVP required. Time: 11:30 AM Phone: 818.222.5680 Date: 8/16/2008

Santana Tribute Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents Music in the Park free summer concert, Savor (Santana tribute band), 6 to 8 p.m., Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Free admission. Bring lawn seating, picnic dinner. Contact: Colleen Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 805.584.4453 Date: 8/ 16/2008

Round Dancing Cam-A-Lot Round Dance Club hosts dance 7 to 10 p.m., Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St. All skill levels welcome. Refreshments. $7 admission. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.388.8867 Date: 8/ 16/2008

Hawaiian 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. Aristocats play, Hawaiian theme. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.381.2744 Date: 8/ 16/2008

Fiesta Under Stars

Leonis Adobe Museum presents Fiesta Under the Stars, 6 to 11 p.m., Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Gourmet Mexican buffet, margarita bar, salsa and flamenco dancing. Leonis Adobe President Emeritus Ray Phillips honored. $50 members, $60 nonmembers. Contact: Susan Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 818.222.6511 Date: 8/16/2008

SUN., AUG. 17

Scrub-A-Dub Dog

June Dog Wash Fundaiser 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Newbury Park Pet Supply, 67 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H Club members wash dogs. Specialty booths, low-cost shot clinic, raffle, training exercises. Donationbased. Dogs for washing should be mat-free, friendly. Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 805.498.2415 Date: 8/17/2008

MON., AUG. 18

Video Club

Thousand Oaks Videomakers meets Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Screening award-winning film "Trail End," discussion with director Shannan Keenan. Club for amateur video makers. Contact: Lee Time: 6:30 PM Phone: 805.494.9590 Date: 8/18/2008

WED., AUG. 20

Business Expo Thousand OaksWestlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts Summer Business Expo and Trade Show, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Mary and Richard Carpenter Park, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Local vendors, businesses showcase services, products. Food samples, island-style drinks, raffle prizes. Free to public. Time: 4:30 PM Phone: 805.370.0035 Date: 8/20/2008

FRI., AUG. 22

Sharp Shooter

Conejo Players Theatre presents Irving Berlin's musical "Annie Get Your Gun," 351 S. Moorpark Road. Through Sept. 20. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. $16 to $20. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.495.3715 Date: 8/22/2008

SAT., AUG. 23

Audubon Field Trip

Ventura Audubon Society hosts traditional kickoff walk for club year, Ventura Settling Ponds. Meet inside gate of Water Treatment Plant on Angler, off Spinnaker inside Ventura Harbor. No charge. Walk led by Art Marshall. Contact: Art Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 805.642.1585 Date: 8/23/2008

Running Program

Ventura Roadrunners hosts registration 9 a.m. to noon, San Buenaventura State Beach Park, 901 San Pedro St., Ventura. Bring cash or check for payment. Training begins 7:30 a.m. Sept. 6. Club provides training for half and full marathons, walking program, trail runs, family outings, long distance runs/walks. Time: 9:00 AM email: vrr004@msn.com Date: 8/23/2008

History Day For Families

Pioneer History Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Strathearn Park, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. Demonstrations, displays, games, food, classic cars, living history reenactments. Barn dance with music by Jazz 'N Banjos. Simi Valley Kiwanis sells barbecue lunch. $7 at gate. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.526.6453 Date: 8/23/2008