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THURS., JAN. 25

Portuguese Fraternal Society Of America

11:30 a.m. at Main Street Restaurant, 3159 E. Main St., Ventura. No-host luncheon and meeting. Open to any person of Portuguese decent or interested in the culture. RSVP requested. Contact: Cora Corella. Phone: 805.483. 6285.

‘Fascinating Rhythm’

7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday at Carpenter Family Theatre, Westlake High School, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Thousand Oaks. WHS choir department presents concert with singing and dancing. Tickets: $15 reserve seating, $5 for youth with student ID. Web: westlakechoir.org.

Rhetorical Link Toastmasters

7:15 to 9 p.m. in second-floor conference room, Thousand Oaks Surgical Center, 401 E. Rolling Oaks Drive. Chapter celebrates its 30th anniversary with open house reception. Free and open to public. Contact: Elisia Meffan. Phone: 805. 813.0622. Email: e9quotable1@vcnet.com.

FRI., JAN. 26

Jewish Republican Alliance

Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Los Robles Greens, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Speaker is Charlie Kirk, founder/executive director of Turning Point USA. Buffet lunch: $22 members, $25 nonmembers. RSVP requested. Email: Judy@JewishRepublicanAllliance.org. Web: jewishrepublicanalliance.org.

Bella Vita Italian American Club

6 p.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church hall, 32032 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Dinner of chicken marsala and cheese tortellini with sausage/ peppers. Entertainment by Tatjana, vocalist with Impersonations. RSVP required. Contact: Modestine. Phone: 805.454. 9059.

Swing Night

6:30 p.m. at Moorpark High School auxiliary gym, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. Fundraiser for school music program. Theme: Glen Miller. Dinner with live music, swing dance instruction, dancing to music by MHS Jazz Band. Vintage attire welcome. Cost: $15 includes dinner. Web: moorparkmusic.org.

Ventura County Teen Open Mic Night

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Royal High School multipurpose room, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Doors open 6 p.m. About 35 three-minute performances by teenage vocalists and instrumentalists. General admission: $10 cash only at the door. All-you-can-eat pizza dinner with drink: $5 cash only. No performer sign-ups at the door. All net profits go to RHS vocal music program. Phone: 805.208.7289. Email: ynotwhirledpeas@aol.com.

SAT., JAN. 27

V.C. Handweavers And Spinners Guild

9 a.m. to noon at Center for Spiritual Living, 3450 Mobil Ave., Camarillo. Speaker is Ojai fiber artist Carol Shaw- Sutton, installation artist specializing in fiber and textile processes. Web: venturaweavespin.com.

‘Solace’ Benefit Gala

6 p.m. at Rancho Campana High School, 4235 Mar Vista Drive, Camarillo. Students host benefit for Thomas fire victims. Fine art silent auction, appetizers and live jazz at 6 p.m. Gala from 7 to 9 p.m. Musical performances by students and professionals. Tickets: $35 for adults, $17.50 for students and kids. Free parking. Cocktail attire. Web: www.ranchocampanahigh.us/ solace.

Jamnesty Benefit Concert

7 to 11 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road. Five local bands perform to raise funds for Thomas fire victims. For high school age students only. Tickets: $10. Newbury Park High School Amnesty International Club hosts. Phone: 805.494.5156. Web: thousandoaksteencenter.com.

Buckles And Bows Square Dance Club

7 p.m. at Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Rounds at 7 p.m. Plus square dancing from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Pat Carnathan, caller. Donation: $7. Contact: Bill and Nancy. Phone: 805. 497.8398.

Camarillo Cafe

8 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Senior Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Singer-songwriter Shane Alexander performs. Smoke- and alcohol-free venue. Donation: $20 at the door. Phone: 805.814.9366. We b : CamarilloCafe.com.

SUN., JAN. 28

Topanga Vintage Market

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pierce College, Woodland Hills. Take Victory Boulevard to Mason Avenue entrance. 180 vintage vendors, artisans, music and food trucks. Admission: $3; kids under 12 admitted free. Free parking. No pets. Phone: 310.422.1844. Web: topangavintagemarket.com.

Alzheimer’s Comedy Benefit Show

6 to 8 p.m. at Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. T.O. Blvd. Three stand-up comedians perform. Benefits Alzheimer’s Association California Central chapter. Tickets start at $25. VIP tickets at $100 include reception at 5 p.m., meet-and-greet with performers and swag bag. Contact: Susan. Phone: 805.261.2187. Email: shstewart@alz.org. Web: ticketmaster.com.

WED., JAN. 31

Ventura County Classical Guitar Society

7 to 9 p.m. at Rec and Park District Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. Local ensembles and soloists sign up to play at 7 p.m. Campanella Guitar Quartet plays at 8 p.m. Phone: 805.640.7147. Web: vccgs.com.

THURS., FEB. 1

Goebel Stamp Club

630 p.m. at Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Preview for huge stamp auction. Contact: Jeff Goldstein. Phone: 805. 358.6162.

Business/Professional Women Of Conejo Valley

7 p.m. at Mimi’s restaurant, 400 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. CPA Lalaine Braime gives tax tips for 2017. Both men and women welcome. Contact: Lydia Steadman. Phone: 818. 889.4953.

FRI., FEB. 2

Student Digital And Fine Arts Showcase

6 to 9 p.m. in library, Santa Susana High School, 3570 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Eder Ruiz’s senior project presents the artworks of study body. Free coffee, live music. Free admission. Contact: Phoebe Ruiz. Phone: 805. 210.6068. Email: sshsartfestival@gmail.com.

‘Fifth Wall’

7 p.m. today and Saturday at Santa Susana High School performing arts center, 3570 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Play written and directed by student Zak Cullen. Two teenagers find love in difficult times. Donations accepted.

SAT., FEB. 3

AAUW Thousand Oaks

9 a.m. at Stella’s Gourmet Restaurant, 2385 Michael Drive, Newbury Park. Informal small group coffee and chat for prospective members. Web: aauwto-ca.aauw.net.

Optimist Club 5K Run/Walk For Youth

9 to 11 a.m. at Arneill Ranch Park, 1301 Sweetwater Ave., Camarillo. Open to all and pets on leashes. Prizes, refreshments, music, balloons. Free. Helps to fund Optimist youth programs. Contact: Ron Klemann. Phone: 805. 484.1343. Web: camarilloptimistclub.org.

SUN., FEB. 4

Around the World Hike

10 a.m. to noon at Paramount Ranch, 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills. Film historian leads a 2.5-mile movie history hike along park trails where sets once stood. Moderate hike. Dress for hiking; no open-toe shoes. Rain cancels. National Park Service program. Phone: 805.370.2301.

MON., FEB. 5

Simi Valley Stamp And Coin Club

1 to 3 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Presentations, show and tell, and auctions. Contact: Allen Conrad. Phone: 818. 348.3695.

Conejo Cactus And Succulent Society

7 p.m. at Elks Lodge, 158 N. Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Stephen McCabe, director emeritus of research at UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, gives a talk on “Liveforevers of the Santa Monica Mountains.” Free plant for each new guest and new members. Email: Conejo CSS@hotmail.com.