THURS., FEB. 14 Art Teacher Now Author Nancy Jo King of Malibu, former art teacher at Westlake Elementary School, will sign her new book, "Get Crafty," part of a new children’s (ages 8-14) craft series, and present craft demo, at 4 p.m. in Barnes and Noble bookstore at the Westlake Promenade. (310) 589-8303 Gem of a Rockhound Conejo Gem and Mineral Club presents "A Rockhound’s Tour Through Utah" at 7:45 p.m. in Arts Council Center, 482 Greenmeadow Drive, Thousand Oaks. Group also sponsors youth programs. (805) 498-4220 A Hearty Breakfast Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts Valentine’s Day chamber breakfast at 7:15 a.m. at Water’s Edge Cafe at Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Topic will be "Marketing Your Business for 2002." $12. RSVP: (818) 222-5680 FRI., FEB. 15 Can We Dance? Parents Without Partners, Chapter 233 sponsors a singles dance from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $7-$12. (805) 496-3061 For Telescope Types Ventura County Astronomical Society hosts a "New Telescope User’s Clinic for Beginning Astronomers" at 7:30 p.m. in Forum Auditorium, Moorpark College. Members provide tips on care, handling, types of telescopes plus observing tips. (805) 520-9666 Bright Lights of Biz Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley hosts "best and brightest" from worlds of government, economics, business and investing at daylong event, "Business and Economic Outlook Conference." $175. (805) 522-2977 Y’s Sleepover Fun Conejo Valley YMCA’s Valentine’s Day sleepover for ages 5-14 is from 5:30 p.m. tonight to 9 a.m. tomorrow at 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Kids will swim in indoor heated pool, see kids’ movies, play games and sing songs. $20. (805) 523-7613 SAT., FEB. 16 Jumpstarting College College Bound, nonprofit college prep program serving under-represented students, hosts informational Open House for parents and students at 10 a.m. in Seaver 200 on Loyola Marymount University campus, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles. (562) 860-2127 Got a Regatta? Westlake Yacht Club hosts Mid-Winter Regatta today and tomorrow on Westlake Lake, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village for small boats. Three to five races. (818) 706-8217 Racing for Literacy Final training clinic at 7 a.m. to prepare Team Many Mansions’ "Racing for Literacy" entry in L.A. Marathon features 22-mile run beginning at Old Agoura Park, Palo Camado and Driver Ave., Agoura. Public may meet racers 11 a.m. at the park and support them in their pledge drive to benefit homework literacy program. (805) 496-4948 Nostalgic Swing Sisterhood of Beth Emunah Messianic Synagogue hosts USO-Club style swing dance from 7-11 p.m. at 5312 Derry Ave., Ste. N., Agoura Hills. Includes professional instruction, door prizes, snacks, "Sisterhood Bonds" fundraiser. Dress in 1940s and/or vintage clothes to get "in the mood." $10. (818) 597-9700 SUN., FEB. 17 Valentine Potluck The Brain Injured of Ventura County hosts their annual Valentine’s Potluck from 1-3 p.m. at 4733 Loma Vista Road. RSVP: (805) 644-6478 MON., FEB. 18 Tips on Tracing Roots Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles hosts "Annual Assisted Research Night" from 3-9 p.m. at LDS Family History Center, 10741 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. Utilize many resources with experienced help. Must be a member but can join at door. $25 individual, $30 family. (818) 889-6616 Jan Meisels Allen They Love Calabasas RSVP is due today for Calabasas Chamber of Commerce "I Love Calabasas Awards and Recognition Dinner" on Mon., Feb. 25; 6 p.m. is reception and 7 p.m. is dinner and program; at Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento. $60. (818) 222-5680 That’s Entertainment Singer, pianist and recording artist Lori Donato entertains at Conejo Valley Haverim B’nai B’rith meeting at 7 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 865-2044 TUES., FEB. 19 Chamber Mixer Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce hosts networking mixer at 5:30 p.m. at Padri Cucina Italiana, 29008 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills featuring food and door prizes. (818) 889-3150 Cutting Edge Office Guest speaker Chris Brier highlights cutting edge digital and software technology and office equipment trends at 6 p.m. meeting (dinner 6:30 p.m.) of Satellite Chapter of International Assn. of Administrative Professionals at Holiday Inn, 21101 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. $14-$22. (818) 709-3200 JoAnn Cohen Foster Parent Facts Children’s Bureau, a licensed foster family and adoption agency, hosts parent orientation from 7-8:30 p.m. at 1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks for adults single or married interested in caring for a child on a short or long-term basis or adoption. (805) 499-0620 La Leche La Leche League of Agoura Hills meets 11 a.m. at First Federal Bank, 5701 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills. For breast-feeding moms; babies and toddlers welcome. Free. (818) 597-2674 Jenn WED., FEB. 20 Meet the Candidates Community Foundation of Oak Park hosts Election Forum at 7:30 p.m. in room G-9, Oak Park High School, 899 Kanan Road, Oak Park, to give residents opportunity to see and hear Linda Parks and Randy Hoffman, candidates for Ventura County Supervisor, Second Supervisorial District. (818) 889-7078 David Ross Early Bird Catches the.. Daybreakers of Westlake, a Toastmasters’ Club that meets 6:30-8 a.m. every Wednesday in boardroom at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza/City Hall, 2100 Thousand Oak Blvd. (805) 373-1099 Primary Primer AARP Thousand Oaks Chapter 1575 hosts Jean Carpenter of League of Women Voters at 1:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, discussing "Review of the March 2002 Primary Ballot Issues." (805) 493-4072 Biz Builders Business Builders, new networking group formed by Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce, meets at noon every Wednesday at Padri’s Restaurant, Agoura Hills. (818) 889-3150 Chamber Mixer Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber After Five Mixer is from 5:30-7 p.m. at 101 N. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, hosted by Santa Barbara Bank & Trust. Food, door prizes. $2-$5. (805) 370-0035 Heart to Heart Conejo Valley Encore Club hosts cardiologist/electrophysiologist Dr. Ardeshir Farshidi at a "Gifts From Our Hearts" breakfast at Posada Royale Hotel, Simi Valley, discussing women and heart disease. $16.50. Reservations: (805) 498-1615 CERP Tours Station Calabasas Emergency Response Program (CERP) will tour fire station on Las Virgenes Road. Meet 7:30 p.m. in Calabasas City Hall parking lot. (818) 222-1728 Cathey THURS., FEB. 21 Profits of Power Speak National Association of Women Business Owners-Ventura County hosts dinner meeting at 5 p.m. at Renaissance Hotel, Agoura Hills featuring Alexandra Reichler Sagerman discussing busines benefits of "The Speaking Power Method." $45 at the door. (805) 445-7121 Lisa Schwartz Learn to Relax Guest speaker Anna Coy, certified personal trainer, will talk about relaxation and breathing aches and pains away at American Assn. of University Women’s dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Bamboo Restaurant, 14010 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. $19. (818) 888-8594 A-Okay Club for Kids The Oaks Kids Club provides free musical entertainment at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday in Robinsons-May East Court, The Oaks Shopping Center, 222 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Douglas Seymore Marionettes will entertain. (805) 495-2031 FRI., FEB. 22 Locals Rock This Town! "Rock the Oaks" concert at 8 p.m. in Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, features four local bands in a concert for Conejo Valley teens. (805) 449-2109 Mina Layba Red, White, Blue, Gold Cub Scout Pack 227 of Agoura Hills hosts Blue and Gold Banquet at 7:30 p.m. in multipurpose room of Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Ave., Agoura Hills. Entertainment by "Order of the Arrow" Boy Scout unit paying tribute to "Our Native Peoples." (818) 707-2995 Jodi Regan
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