Datebook

THURS., NOV. 20

Fifth Annual

Holiday Boutique From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m . today and Friday at Horizon Hills campus, 33 Greta St., Thousand Oaks. 35 vendors sell unique, personalized items. Proceeds support nonprofit Conejo Valley Adult Education Parenting Program. Phone: 805.630.4973 Contact: Stacey Email: PTRSTCY@msn.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/20/2008

Royal Boys' Soccer Presents Comedy Luau 6 to 10 p.m. at Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Hawaiian comedians Kamaka Brown, Jason Love. Dinner, dessert, entertainment, silent auction. Fundraiser for team. $30. Phone: 805.231.5334 Contact: Loraine Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 11/ 20/2008

Ventura County

Rose Society Meets at Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Doors open 6:30 for consultations. 7 p.m. show members' roses. 7:30 p.m. James Baron of Baron Brothers Nursery speaks on companion plants with roses. Refreshments served. Visitors welcome. Phone: 805.523.9003 Contact: Dawn-Marie Web: www.venturarose.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/20/2008

Conejo Valley

Bonsai Society Meets at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Planning for club's annual holiday celebration. Bring plants to work on. Phone: 805.495.7480 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/20/2008

Comedy Night At World Famous Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 7 p.m. VIP reception. 8 p.m. show. Sponsored by Hillel 818. Event honors actor Elliott Gould. Comics Elon Gold, Bret Ernst, the Sklar Brothers perform. Auction, raffle. $25 admission, $10 students with ID. $75 VIP reception. Twodrink minimum. Over 18 only. Proceeds support Hillel programs at CSUN, Pierce and Valley colleges. Phone: 818.887.5901 Web: www.hillel818.org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 11/20/2008

FRI., NOV. 21

Economic Outlook

Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview, Camarillo. Mini expo 11 a.m. Lunch, program 11:30 a.m. Dr. Bill Watkins, executive director UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast, delivers 2009 economic forecast for city, county, state, country. Chamber of Commerce presents 2008 business survey. $45 Chamber members, $60 nonmembers. Phone: 805.484.4383 Web: www.camarillochamber.org Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 11/21/2008

Trail To The Stars Two-hour, half-mile moderate hike for look at night sky at Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve at Victory Trailhead at end of Victory Boulevard west of Valley Circle Drive, Woodland Hills. Parking lot beyond gate. Sponsored by Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority.

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

Tree Lighting In WLV Christmas tree lighting at The Promenade at Westlake, Westlake and Thousand Oaks boulevards, Westlake Village. 60foot decorated white fir tree. Live music, surprise guests, Santa Claus, fireworks. Free.

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

West Valley Folk Dancers Teach international folk dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m. at Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Bulgarian line dance "Smilyana" taught. Croation couple dance "Skaljarsko Kolo" reviewed. Wear soft shoes. For all ages, skill levels. $4. Phone: 818.591.9078 Email: hobnoblax@aol.com Time: 7:15 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

Ventura County

Astronomical Society Meets at multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Nate McCrady, PhD in astrophysics, speaks on "Young stars in an extreme environment of the galactic center." Public invited, no charge. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

Baby Boomers' Night Out At Simi Valley Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. Comic Bob Ridley performs. Veteran pop musicians Sandy Kohler, Dick Wells play. $12.50 tickets. Phone: 818.612.0357 Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

Santa Paula

Theater Center Presents holiday farce "Christmas Belles" through Dec. 21 at 125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $18 adults, $15 seniors, students. $12 children 12 and under.

Phone: 805.525.4645 Web: www.santapaulatheatercenter.org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

SAT., NOV. 22

Royal High School

Boys' Basketball Hosts fundraising rummage sale, 7 a.m. to noon in west parking lot of school, 1402 Royal Ave. Donations welcomed and are tax deductible.

Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Ride On Therapeutic

Horsemanship Hosts Trailfest at Paramount Ranch, Paramount Ranch Road off Cornell Road, Agoura Hills. Equestrians ride trails. Crafts, barbecue lunch, golden horseshoe hunt on foot. For families. Phone: 805.375.9078 Contact: Sara Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/ 2008

VC Jaycees Host inaugural Fight It! 5K run for the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund at Arroyo Verde Park, 500 Foothill, Ventura. For ages 10 and up, no dogs. Prizes for race winners, top fundraiser. T-shirts, goody bags for participants. Vendor village. $25 Jaycees, active duty military, police, firefighters. $30 nonmembers. Higher cost day-of-event sign-ups. Web: www.ventura.fightit5k.com Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Battle Of The Bands

Festival Hosted by Moorpark High School Band and Color Guard, 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at school, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. 32 statewide marching bands compete. Pasadena City College band performs 2:30 and 8:38 p.m. $8 admission, benefits school music program. Food for sale. Web: www.musketeerband.com Time: 8:45 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Holiday Boutique Sponsored by Mothers of Preschoolers, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. 50 vendors sell children's clothing, candles, beauty products, holiday decor, teachers' gifts, women's clothing and accessories. $5 child care with one-hour maximum, visit from Santa, story time, coloring contest, puppet show. Free admission. Email: michelleejo@netscape.net Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Jingle Bell Shop

Holiday Boutique 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. Sponsored by Friday Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). 50 vendors. Free children's activities. Child care 9 a.m. to noon, $5 per child to 5 years, one hour maximum.

Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Oxnard Gem And

Mineral Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Web: www.oxnardgem.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Dodge Hunger Ventura College PreMedical Society hosts Dodge Ball Tournament fundraiser to benefit FOOD Share of Ventura County and Rescue Mission. Teams of six to eight players sign up for $7 and donation of 10 nonperishable food items. Tournament on campus in small gym. Pizza lunch, trophy for winning team. Complimentary light breakfast for all participants. Face painting, Jolly Jump, music DJ, bake sale, games. Register online. Phone: 805.377.3613 Contact: Zena Email: pre-med.vc @hotmail.com Time: 9:30 a.m.

SAT., NOV. 22

2-fer Holiday Boutique Kiwanis Club of Conejo Valley hosts second annual Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Arts and craft vendors, raffle. Raffle tickets $5. Event proceeds benefit Ventura County Children's Services Auxiliary. Phone: 818.991.6000 Contact: Kenneth Email: Kenneth.Walker. 2008@gmail.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Annual Great Auction Hosted by Boys & Girls Club of Ventura at Ventura Beach Marriott. Live, silent auctions. Cocktail reception, dinner, music. Black-tie optional. $125 per person, $150 preferred table tickets. Phone: 805.641.5585 Contact: April Web: www.bgclubventura .org Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: 11/22/ 2008

Dance The Night Away Benefit fiesta dance, magic show at St. Jude's Catholic Church, 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Latin band Ritmo Montuno, magician Peter Morse. Bring new, unwrapped toys, games, clothing for AdoptAFamily Holiday Basket Program. Event is a Girl Scout Gold Award project. Phone: 818.687.7119 Contact: Katelyn Email: katesmith124 @yahoo.com Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Dance Jam Ventura 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 3026 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Freestyle dancing with bare feet on mats, with or without partner. DJ plays variety of music. Smoke, alcohol, drug-free. Family friendly. $6 adults, $1 age 16 and under.

Phone: 805.650.7112 Email: dancejamventura2@aol.com Web: www.waywebby.com/ dancejam Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Buckles & Bows

Square Dance Club Hosts plus level dance with A-1 tip, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Darren Gallina guest caller. $6 donation. Phone: 805.497.0193 Contact: Carol & Bryan Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/22/2008

SUN., NOV. 23

Hanukkah Boutique 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Congregation B'nai Emet, 9 W. Bonita, SimValley. Vendors sell Judaica gifts, jewelry, books, toys, clothing, food, housewares.

Phone: 805.581.3723 Web: www.congregationbnaiemet.org

Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 11/23/2008

Old Time Fiddlers

Association Meets for music, dancing at Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road, Oak View. For all ages. Refreshments served. Free admission, Phone: 805.517.1131 Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: 11/23/2008

MON., NOV. 24

Camarillo Republican

Women Federated Meets for luncheon at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. John Phillips, producer of KABC McIntyre in the Morning radio program, is guest speaker. Winners announced for essay contest. $20. Reservations required. Phone: 805.482.5476 Contact: Bette Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 11/ 24/2008

TUES., NOV. 25

Organic Garden And

Herb Society Hosts fifth annual tea tasting party at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. May bring tea herbs, favorite tea, teapot, electric hot pot with fresh water or healthy dessert. Phone: 805.388.2712 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/25/2008

THURS., NOV. 27

Thanksgiving Dinner Community Christian Church of Moorpark hosts free Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at church, 216 Moorpark Ave. For families, individuals unable to have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or anyone who is alone. Free. Phone: 805.529.3572 Contact: Carrie Email: carrie@ccchurch.net Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 11/27/2008

Rotary Club of Calabasas Hosts 20th annual traditional Thanksgiving dinner and entertainment for seniors, noon to 2 p.m. at Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Free for guests from senior, assisted living, retirement centers. Phone: 818.773.1351 Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 11/27/2008

SAT., NOV. 29

Conejo Valley Archers Shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Equipment, instructors provided. All ages, rain or shine. $3 four hours of shooting. Phone: 805.530.1339 Web: www.cvarchers.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/29/2008

MON., DEC. 1

Snow And Fireworks Real snow and fireworks, 2 to 6 p.m. at Pacific View Mall Community Plaza, Ventura. Santa, reindeer, tree lighting, live entertainment. Free admission. Phone: 805.642.0605 Web: www.shoppacificview.com Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 12/1/2008

WED., DEC. 3

The Embroiderers' Guild Meets at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Beginners welcome. Phone: 805.482.4330 Contact: Janet Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 12/3/ 2008

Happy Rovers RV Club Hosts dinner meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Carrows Restaurant, 301 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo. New members welcome. Club camps out monthly, January to November. Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 12/3/2008

THURS., DEC. 4

GFWC Camarillo

Women's Club Meets for luncheon at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Ventura Choraliers sing. Ornament exchange, jewelry auction, reading of "The Night Before Christmas." $15. Reservations requested. Phone: 805.377.4422 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 12/4/2008

White Oak

Elementary School Hosts tile decorating fundraiser for school's 40th anniversary, 7 to 8 p.m. in school multipurpose room, 31761 Village School Road, Westlake Village. $40 per tile. Phone: 818.889.1450 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/4/2008

FRI., DEC. 5

Old Town Holiday Celebration 5 to 9 p.m. at Old Town Camarillo on Ventura Boulevard. Santa arrives 5 p.m. 25-foot Christmas tree lighting 6 p.m. Horsedrawn carriage rides ($5 and $7). Choral groups sing, free hot cocoa, holiday window display contest. Stores, restaurants open. Free admission. Phone: 805.484.4383 Contact: Chamber of Commerce Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008