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THURS., AUG. 9

Channel Islands Navy League Coast Guard

11:30 a.m. at CG Station Channel Islands Harbor, 4012 Victoria Ave., Oxnard. August birthday barbecue. $15 for lunch. Contact: Jim Cecil Jr. Phone: 805.482. 8215.

SAT., AUG. 11

Channel Islands Maritime Museum Parking Lot Sale

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot at South Victoria Avenue and Channel Islands Boulevard, Channel Islands Harbor. Tools, tables, chairs, model cases, ship models, artwork, offce equipment. Phone: 805.984.6260.

E-waste Collection, Car Wash And Barbecue

At Oxnard High School parking lot, 3400 W. Gonzalez Road. E-waste dropo ff 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Electronic items, cables and cellphones accepted; no household appliances or microwaves. Car wash ($5 per vehicle) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barbecue at 11 a.m. $3 hamburgers, $3.50 cheeseburgers. Fundraiser for OHS marching band. Contact: Victoria Borjesson. Phone: 805.827.7564. Email: victoriaphotos@yahoo.com.

Military Veterans Expo

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St. 50 agencies give free information, answer questions about VA benefits, GI bill, mental health, family programs. Open to all active duty, National Guard, reserve, retirees, military spouses. Kids’ activities, SWAT demo, raffe. Free.

Puzzle Day

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Westlake Village Library, 31220 Oak Crest Drive. Mazes, word games, jigsaws, word searches available. For all ages. Prizes for children. Free. Phone: 818.865.9230. Web: www.colapublib.org/libs/westlake.

Conejo Valley Writers

11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks (enter through left side of building). Blogger/Kindle author Debra Eve discusses “The Power of Blogging for Writers.” Using social media for writers. Raffe for free blog training. $5 raffe tickets, cash only. Web: www.meetup.com/ ConejoValleyWriters.

Dive-In Movie

6 to 10 p.m. at Rancho Pool, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. “ The Muppets” movie starts 8 p.m. on outdoor screen. Watch from grass or float in pool. Bring floating noodles or inner tubes; no water wings or flotation devices. Bring lawn seating. Kids can wear Coast Guard-approved life jacket. $3. Contact: Colleen Janssen. Phone: 805.584.4453. Email: colleen@rsrpd.us.

Animal Lovers Night Under The Stars

6:30 to 10 p.m. at Secret Garden restaurant, 255 E. High St., Moorpark. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, silent auction. Band Replay plays. Portion of proceeds go to local animal rescue groups. Tickets $10 to $35 in advance, $15 to $50 at door. Phone: 805.279.9381. Email: RAK2012 @gmail.com. Web: www.carlvc.org.

Simi Valley Happy Squares

8 to 10:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Plus level square dance. Guest caller Rick Hampton. Rounds 7:30 to 8, between tips$6. Square dance or casual attire appropriate. Contact: Marge. Phone: 805.526.9638.

Summer Music Festival

8 p.m. in Pierce College recital room No. 3400, Woodland Hills. Third recital of festival with Ruth Bruegger on violin and Joanna Ezrin on piano. $15. Phone: 818.347.4807.

SUN., AUG. 12

Simi Valley Jazz/ Dance Club

1 to 4:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. The Grooving Easy Big Band plays 3:15 p.m. Qualified jammers welcome. Refreshments. $6 members, $9 nonmembers. Phone: 805.279.3905.

California State Old Time Fiddlers

1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road, Oak View. Listen and dance to country western, bluegrass music. Bring instrument. Free. Phone: 805.797.6563. Web: www.calldddlers.com.

Buckles And Bows Square Dance Club

2 to 5:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, Janss Road at 23 Freeway, Thousand Oaks. “Sea Breeze” plus level square dance with A-1 tip. Ken Bower, guest caller. $12.50. Phone: 805.495.8077.

Celebration Concert

2 to 5 p.m. at The Canyon club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Professional and young musicians honor Russ Garcia. Free. RSVP requested. Contact: Kristy Corwin-Dupont. Email: kristy4wellness@me.com.

Sounds Of Summer Concert

3 to 4:30 p.m. in United Methodist Church of Westlake Village sanctuary, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. Paciffc Pearl Symphony Orchestra performs. Free. Email: ppmamusic@gmail. Web: www.ppma.webs.com.

Summer Jazz Concert Series

5 to 6:30 p.m. at Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T.O. Pat Longo’s Hollywood Big Band and Nancy Osborne perform. Bring lawn seating and picnics. No smoking, glass containers, alcohol or pets. Free. Phone: 805.557.1135. Web: www.gardensoftheworld.info.

Summer Concert In The Park

5 p.m. in natural amphitheater, Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Singer/songwriter Carolyn Wonderland performs. Bring picnic, lawn seating and sweater. T.O. Kiwanis sells sandwiches. Off-site parking except for handicapped placards. No pets. Free admission. Phone: 805.381.1247.

National Night Out

6 p.m. at Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento. Meet local deputies and neighbors; concert. Free admission and parking. Web: www.cityofcalabasas.com.

WED., AUG. 15

Simi Valley/Moorpark TEA Party

6 p.m. at First Street Family Restaurant, 2025 First St., Simi Valley. Candidates for local school boards, Ventura County Community College board and Rancho Simi Rec and Park District invited to speak. Q&A. Free.

Email: svmpktp@att.net. Web: www.simivalleyteaparty.com.

Tales At The Ranch

7 p.m. at Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road. Guided tour of ranch gardens. Ice cream served. Gift shop open. $5 nonmembers, free to CRF members. Phone: 805.389.8182. Web: www.camarilloranch.org.

Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club

7 p.m. at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Discussion of City Council’s decisions regarding Wal-Mart and library privatization. Refreshments. Free. Contact: Richard Carter. Phone: 805. 210.6061.

Conejo Senior Singles Group

7 to 8:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Social activities for ages 55+. Contact: Judy. Phone: 805.494.9863.

THURS., AUG. 16

Conejo Valley Cloggers

6:45 to 9 p.m. at Old Meadows Center, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. Clogging and white elephant sale. $6 dancers, free for non-dancers. Phone: 805.796.0616. Web: www.conejocloggers.com.

Conejo Valley Bonsai Society

7:30 p.m. at Westlake Village Community Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Bring trees for a workshop. Free. Phone: 805.495.7480.

FRI., AUG. 17

Ventura County Astronomical Society

7:15 p.m. at The Forum at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road. Dr. Josh Simon from Carnegie Observatories presents “A Journey Back in Time to the First Stars.” Public welcome, free. Contact: Carl Ashley. Phone: 805.642. 5166. Email: vcas1@aol.com. Web: www.vcas.org.

SAT., AUG. 18

Ventura Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

8 a.m. at Ventura Harbor, Harbor Cove Beach. Noncompetitive 5K walk to raise funds for American Cancer Society. Individuals, teams welcome. Contact: Monica Murietta. Phone: 805.644.4237. Web: www.makingstrides.acsevents.org/ventura.

Community Garage Sale

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 10900 Telephone Road, Ventura. Clothing, small furniture, craft supplies. All proceeds go to Veteran Home programs. Phone: 805.659.7502. Web: www.calvet.ca.gov.

Democratic Women’s Council Of Conejo Valley

9:30 a.m. at Boccaccio’s restaurant, The Landing shopping center, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Proponents discuss Prop. 37 (mandatory labeling of genetically engineered food). $20 for champagne brunch. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.495.1515.

Camarillo Police Open House

Noon to 4 p.m. at police station, 3701 E. Las Posas Road. Displays of police resources, McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, guided tours. Demos by K-9, mounted patrol, SWAT team, bomb disposal, citizen patrol. Kids’ games, child fingerprint ID. Free. Phone: 805.388.5155.

Ventura County Genealogical Society

1 to 4 p.m. at LDS Church, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Gena Philibert- Ortega speaks on social history websites and “Finding images to tell the history of your ancestor.” Free. Contact: Gayle Wolcott. Phone: 805. 987.8614.

Hooping For Parents Celebrity Basketball

At Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. 2 p.m. autograph session with NBA, NFL players. DJ, raffle. 4 p.m. game starts. Fundraiser for Parents of Children With All Special Needs. Tickets at the door are $10 ages 3 to 12, $15 ages 13 and up, $45 VIP. Phone: 818.880.2993. Web: www.ahccc.org.

Potluck, Farm Tour, Movie

5: 30 p. m. at Apricot Lane Farms, Moorpark. Farm tour on horse-drawn wagon, dinner, screening of documentary on plight of small farms in America. $5 donation per person. Address give upon RSVP. Email: wapfsimi@gmail.com. Web: www.wapfsimi.blogspot.com.

Rey Fresco And Ojai Youth Symphony

5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Libbey Bowl, 210 S. Signal St., Ojai. Benefit concert for Rotary Club Ventura-East and Interface Children and Family Services. $25 to $50. Contact: Deborah Roberts. Phone: 805.432.1803. Web: www.RCVEconcert.com.

Thousand Oaks Dance Club

7:30 to 10 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free dance lesson 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Denis LaPron and The Time Machine plays ballroom, swing, waltz, Latin music. Singles and couples welcome. Refreshments. $7. Phone: 805.381.2744.

SUN., AUG. 19

Pianist At Camarillo Library

2 p.m. at Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road. John Slais plays show tunes from ’30s and ’40s on new baby grand piano. Free. Phone: 805.388.5222. Web: www.friendscamarillolibrary.

Gardens Of The World Concert

5 to 6:30 p.m. at Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T.O. The Late Nite Big Band led by Joe Gray plays. Bring picnic, lawn seating. No smoking, glass containers, alcohol or pets. Free admission. Free street parking or park for fee at Civic Arts Plaza.

MON., AUG. 20

Freethinkers Of Ventura County

7 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Stan Kohls presents ”A lifelong atheist looks at the Bible.” Free. Web: www.ftvc.org.

TUES., AUG. 21

Simi Risers Toastmasters Open House

6:30 a.m. at Sunrise facility, 190 Tierra Rejada and Village Parkway roads, Simi Valley. Speeches by SV Volunteer of the Year Cheryl Wronski and award-winner David Reichelt. Refreshments. Contact: Kathy Weiner. Phone: 805. 551.0044. Web: www.toastmasters.org.

Temple Adat Elohim Seniors

2 p.m. in Temple Adat Elohim social hall, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. “The Kabrillo Kids” from Cabrillo Music Theatre sing songs from Broadway musicals. Free. All welcome. Contact: Bill Berger. Phone: 818.889. 1370.

Conejo Valley Genealogical Society

6 p.m. at Grant Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Annual round table for members to ask questions about family searches. Free.

WED., AUG. 22

Women’s Information Network Simi Valley

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Chico’s, Simi Valley Town Center. Networking, fashion show, luncheon. $22.50 members, $26 guests. Registration requested. Web: www.womensinfonetwork.com.

FRI., AUG. 24

Food Truck Fundraiser

5 to 8 p.m. at playground, Sumac LSTEM Academy, 6050 Calmgield Ave., Agoura HIlls. L.A. food trucks on site. Donation of $6 for up to six family members. Food extra cost. IBroken on site tofixed damaged iPhones, iPads. Funds raised go to school programs. Email: sumacfood.trucks@gmail.com. Web: www.sumacfoodtrucks.com.

SAT., AUG. 25

Malipalooza 4 to 10 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park, PCH at Malibu Canyon Road. Live bands, 1950s car show, children’s activities, vendors, food trucks. Outdoor screening of “Grease.” Bring lawn seating. Free admission. Phone: 310.317.1364.

SUN., AUG. 26

Harvest Wine Festival

4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wood Ranch Golf Club, 301 Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi

Valley. Samples from local wineries. Food pairings, music by Tim Anderson. Silent auction, raffe, vendors. Portion of proceeds support local food pantries. Lawn area—wear comfortable shoes. $30. Email: wineharvestfestival@gmail.com. Web: http://wineharvestfestival. eventbrite.com.

SAT., SEPT. 1

California Writers Club

1 p.m. at Motion Picture and Televison Fund Home, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. Sports executive Tommy Hawkins discusses his new book of poetry “Life’s Reffections: Poetry for the People.” For all writers. Web: www.cwc-sfv.org.

MON., SEPT. 3

Country Music Festival, Chili Cook-off

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camarillo Ranch 201 Camarillo Ranch Road. Chili competition for prizes. Food, drink, beer and wine for sale. Country bands, classic cars, kids’ area with games. Texas Hold ’em poker tournament. Fundraiser for Camarillo Hospice. $10 adults, children under 12 free. Contac t: Camarillo Hospice. Phone: 805.389.6870. Web: www.camarillohospice.org.

SAT., SEPT. 8

End Of Summer Classic Car Show

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in parking lot, United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. Registration 8 to 10 a.m. Prizes for cars given at 2:30 p.m. Bounce house, In-N-Out food truck. Admission $2 or canned food donation. Free entry for children 10 and under. Day of event car entry $30. Funds and food raised go to Manna food pantry. Contact: The Rev. Brian Long. Phone: 805.497.7884.

WED., SEPT. 12

Fall Open Membership Coffee

10 a.m. to noon at Grant Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. For new and longtime residents of Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo. Sponsored by Conejo Valley Newcomers Club, a social organization. Talk to representatives about club activities. Refreshments. Free. Phone: 805.677.2628.


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