Datebook





THURS., AUG. 22

Let’s Get Personal


About computers that is. Thousand Oaks Personal Computer Club answers questions about hardware and software at 6 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 496-8053

Chamber Luncheon


Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts Chamber’s monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Guest speaker is L.A. times columnist Chris Erskine. $20-$25. RSVP: (818) 222-5680

FRI., AUG. 23

Space Tech Talk


Space technology expert David Adair is guest speaker at Mutual UFO Network-Ventura meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $10. (805) 983-6437 Jeff

SAT., AUG. 24

Eye on the Needle


Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild hosts Ayala Talpai, author of "The Felting Needle from Factory to Fantasy," discussing needle felting, at 714 Del Norte Blvd., Units 115 and 120, Oxnard. Meeting 9:30 a.m., program 10:30 a.m. Free. (805) 520-7352

Self Defense for Kids


Gardens of the World community park, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, hosts seminar for kids ages 5-10 teaching self-defense tactics against assault, abduction, kidnapping, led by karate master Esau McKnight from 10-11 a.m. in park’s bandstand. Free. (805) 557-1135

Don’t Miss Reunion


Canoga Park High School celebrates 35th year reunion (W ‘67 and S ‘67 classes) at 7 p.m. at Airtel Plaza Hotel, Van Nuys. (818) 991-7267 Merlene

Festive Music


Rotary Club of Ventura-East presents Latin Music Festival from 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at Lake Casitas, Ojai, featuring performances by Son Mayor, Louie Cruz Beltran, Orquestra Tabaco Y Ron and Lula & Afro-Brazil. Kids’ activities, free boat rides, door prizes, more, with all proceeds to charity. $15. (888) 491-7342

Local Artists Exhibit


Westlake Village Promenade, 140 Promenade Way, Westlake Village hosts a fine art show featuring the work of local artists from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. tomorrow. (818) 378-7102

SUN., AUG. 25

A Hipster for Kids


Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Cyn. Blvd., Topanga hosts Kids’ Koncert with Justin Roberts, called "one of the finest members of Chicago’s hip kids’ music scene," at 11 a.m. Features sing-a-longs, interactive rhythmic shouts, dancing. $7. Reservations: (310) 455-3723

Farmers ‘n’ Charmers


Farmers & Charmers Square Dance club offers a class at 6:30 p.m. at Canoga Park Womens Club, 7401 Jordan. (818) 996-7755

TUES., AUG. 27

Identity Theft


Ventura College of Law presents forum on "Credit Cards and Identity Theft" at 6:30 p.m. on the college campus, 4475 Market St., Ventura. Free. (805) 658-0511


He Bugs Pests


Andy Lopez, aka the Invisible Gardener, will discuss "Natural Pest Control" at 7 p.m. meeting of Conejo Valley Organic Garden & Herb Society at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Summer Crop Swap will feature swaps of gardeners’ bounty. Bring some, get some. Free. (805) 241-8529

TUES., AUG. 27

Leading the Way


Thousand Oaks Leads Club, a professional networking club, meets 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Mimi’s Cafe, 400 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Reservations: (805) 371-0188 Jane

WED., AUG. 28

Brooch This Subject


Jewelry designer and crafts instructor Terri Holtzman leads workshop on "French Ribbon Art: How to Create a Victorian-Styled Poinsettia Brooch" from 7-9 p.m. at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. $10. Reservations: (818) 878-3741

Biz Builders Move


Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce networking group, "Chamber Business Builders," now meets at noon Wednesdays at Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant, Agoura Hills. (818) 889-3150

Interview Strategy


Arter & Hadden law firm hosts seminar for business owners, managers and their advisors, "How to Overcome Major Stumbling Blocks & Practical Strategies for Interviewing Job Applicants" from 4:30-6 p.m. at Radisson Hotel, 9777 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth. Free with reservations: (818) 596-2284

THURS., AUG. 29

A President’s Picnic


CSUN President Jolene Koester hosts a "welcome" picnic for new and continuing students from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and again at 5 p.m., in the Sierra Quad in the center of campus, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Live music, hot dogs, watermelon, cookies and sodas served. (818) 677-2130

SAT., AUG. 31

Kids’ Fitness Fair


Educational event for families from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in back parking lot of Townsgate Atrium, co-sponsored by Chiropractic Sports Institute, 2277 Townsgate Road, Ste. 101, Westlake Village, features kids’ self-defense class, school backpack check, games and fitness tests for ages 3-18, kids’ I.D.’s and fingerprinting, kids’ fun activities and much more. $5. Proceeds to Special Olympics, Community Care Center. (818) 889-5572, (805) 371-0737

Small Biz in Future?


Workshop on "Exploring Whether Starting a Small Business is Your Pathway to Success" presented from 1-4 p.m. at 5700 Ralston St., Ste. 310, Ventura. Will provide sources of free assistance, self-evaluation tools and choices available plus a checklist for starting a business. Free. (805) 658-0484

Say Cheese (and Wine)


Learn what wines match brie, cheddar and exotic cheeses at Leeward Winery’s Labor Day Wine & Cheese Tasting from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, tomorrow and Monday at 2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura. Free. (805) 656-5054

Rib-Tickling Rabbi


The comedy duo of Bob Alper, an ordained Reform rabbi turned stand-up comic, and actor turned stand-up comic Ahmed Ahmed, perform together "in an attempt to diffuse the tension between Jews and Arabs with humor" at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Kol Tikvah, 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Selichot service follows. $18-$20. (818) 348-0670

TUES., SEPT. 3

Join the Chorus


Channelaire Chorus invites gals of all ages to join in singing a capella, 4-part harmony. Rehearsals 7:15-10 p.m. Tuesdays at 701 Del Norte, Ste. 115, Oxnard. (805) 247-1990

Eager Entrepreneurs


California Entrepreneur Women, Inc. hosts networking dinner meeting for women business owners from 6-8 p.m. at Doyon Studio & Gallery, 1390 Flynn Road, Ste. E, Camarillo featuring guest speakers from Camarillo Community Bank discussing "Money Talks." $12-$15. RSVP: (805) 987-0291 Phyllis Doyon

Make a Wreath


Connie Mercurio will demonstrate wreath-making at Westlake Village Garden Club social meeting at 9:30 a.m. at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. (805) 496-6631

Carrigan Shows How


Artist Iris Carrigan of Thousand Oaks, a master colorist who paints landscapes in oils and acrylics, demonstrates how to use pastels at 7:45 p.m. at Westlake Village Art Guild’s event at Clarion Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. $3-$5. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. is $19-$24. Social hour begins 6 p.m. Dinner reservations: (805) 379-5655

Interested in In-Laws?


Conejo Valley Genealogical Society offers following free events from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks: Tonight the Computer Interest group learns "More About Scanning." On Sept. 10 Don Ray discusses "Getting More Out of Documents" at general meeting; and on Sept. 24 the education class looks at immigration, emigration and migration. (805) 496-0653 Lois Burlo

THURS., SEPT. 5

Where One is Welcome


One Again, Inc., Thousand Oaks Chapter, a support and social organization for anyone divorced, widowed, separated or alone, meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at United Methodist Church, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (805) 578-9389 Rosemarie

For Flower Fans


Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino do Rios, Thousand Oaks. Visitors welcome. (805) 581-0014 Judy

SUN., SEPT. 8

Awesome Autoharpist


National Park Service presents Sunday Concerts in the Park at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. at Troutdale Drive, Agoura: From 2-4 p.m., autoharpist Bryan Bowers performs original songs, gospel, traditional tunes and funny modern songs. Outdoors under shady oaks. Picnic on lawn. Free. (805) 370-2301

MON., SEPT. 9

Birds of Summer


Conejo Valley Audubon Society: Members will share their summer birding experiences at 7 p.m. at Western Foundation for Vertebrate Zoology, 439 San Pablo, Camarillo. Free. (805) 987-2721


SAT., SEPT. 14

Dancing Feet Compete


Academy of Dance and School of Performing Arts, 3262 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 260, Thousand Oaks (Partners Plaza) conducts performance company auditions from 1-2 p.m. open to ages 8 and up. Performance company competes in local competitions. (805) 495-6699

SUN., SEPT. 15

Woody’s Spirit


"The Woody Guthrie Show," a tribute to the songwriter, folklorist and labor leader featuring his songs and writings, will be presented at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, at 1 p.m. $10-$15. (310) 455-3723

FRI., SEPT. 20

Journey to Red Planet


David Spencer, mission manager for Odyssey project, will discuss "The Mars Odyssey Mission: An Epic Journey Back to the Red Planet" at 7:30 p.m. meeting of Ventura County Astronomical Society in the music room, M-114 on Moorpark College Campus. (805) 642-5166

SAT., SEPT. 21

Dice and Ice


Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce and The Wellness Community present fundraiser, "Dice and Ice" at 7:30 p.m. at Calamigos Ranch, 327 S. Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu. "Gaming," hors d’oeuvres, open bar, entertainment, prizes, raffle, silent auction. $80. Reservations: (818) 889-3150

SUN., SEPT. 22

Jazzin’ with Janotta


National Park Service presents Sunday Concerts in the Park at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. at Troutdale Drive, Agoura: From 2-4 p.m., singer Toni Janotta and her quintet perform jazz in a "straight-ahead, vocalese style." Outdoors under shady oaks. Picnic on lawn. Free. (805) 370-2301

FRI., SEPT. 27

Nominations Due Now


Today is deadline for nominations for 2002 Walt and Dot Penland Award to be presented by Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 1 at Renaissance Hotel, Agoura Hills. Nominees must be notable for outstanding community dedication and service to area. (818) 889-3150



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