Datebook




THURS., APRIL 26

Honoring Employees


Calabasas Chamber of Commerce: Golden Lasso Awards & Fashion Show Luncheon honors Chamber members’ employees from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento. RSVP (818) 222-5680

Moms With More Meet


Conejo Mothers of School Aged Multiples: Marriage and family therapist Diane Brosh, mom of twins, will speak on marriage and parenting at 7:30 p.m. at a member’s home. (818) 707-2985

FRI., APRIL 27

Reagan as Lincoln?


Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley: Reservation deadline today for free lecture and book signing at 1 p.m., Thurs., May 3 by historian/writer Jay Winik on "Reagan the 20th Century’s Abraham Lincoln." (805) 522-2977

Rodeo Time


Pierce College 44th annual Intercollegiate Rodeo: Student cowboys compete 7-9:30 p.m. today and tomorrow at Shepard Stadium, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. $6-$8. (818) 710-2980.

SAT., APRIL 28

Seekin’ SATs?


Newbury Park High School, 457 N. Reino Rd., Newbury Park: Today final day at all high schools to register for SAT I/II tests June 2. For details at NPHS, call Lynn in College Career Center, (805) 498-7599

Free Dance Workshop


Agoura High School Dance Team: Free dance workshop 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for AHS students and entering freshmen in school gym. (805) 529-7574

Rummaging Around


Canoga Park Methodist Nursery School: Colossal rummage sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 22700 Sherman Way. Bake sale and free parking. (818) 519-4439 Colleen Merrill

Viewpoint Benefit


Viewpoint School’s annual Benefit Dinner-Dance and Auction: "Celebrating 40 Years" is theme of event at Warner Center Marriott to benefit independent Calabasas school. Music, dancing, entertainment and 300 exciting auction items. (818) 591-6556.

Weave ‘n’ Spin


Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild: Fashion show of handwoven and handspun garments and other items at 11:30 a.m. at the Bard Mansion, Naval Base on Ventura Road in Port Hueneme. $15 includes lunch. (805) 522-6030 Gayle Pinkston

New Park Dedicated


Las Virgenes View Park: L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority will dedicate new park at 11 a.m. in Malibu Canyon, north of Mulholland Hwy. along Las Virgenes Road. (323) 221-8900, ext. 216

Calabasas Prepares


Calasbasas Highlands Homeowners Association: Block Party and Emergency Preparedness Fair 2-4 p.m. at Calabasas Highlands Park (Summit and Valley View). (818) 591-7714 Anna Bernard

Faulkner Farm Fun


FarmFest 2001: Celebration of education, agriculture and families from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hansen Agricultural Learning Center at Faulkner Farm, 14292 W. Telegraph Road, Santa Paula. Free. (805) 525-9293

Safe Kids Day


American Red Cross, Ventura County Chapter: Safety training for youth in grades 4-7 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Chaparral Middle School, 280 Poindexter Ave., Moorpark. Free. (805) 582-8630, ext. 280

Itsa Dog’s Life!


LIFE Animal Rescue: Dogs and cats needing loving homes up for adoption 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday at Petsmart, 5766 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Petco, 140 W. Hillcrest Drive, T.O. See pets at 9 p.m. Tuesdays on TV Channel 8. (818) 707-2007

Festival Of Books


Friends of Thousand Oaks Library: Trip to Festival of Books at UCLA begins 9 a.m. at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Rd., Newbury Park. Bus $10 members, $12 others; admission free. (805) 477-3007

Writers Workshop


Poynter Institute for Media Studies and Orange County Register: National Writers’ Workshop with Richard Ben Cramer, Pulitzer Prize winning reporter, also 2 Emmy and 4 Pulitzer Prize winners, today and tomorrow at Irvine Marriott, 1800 Von Karman, Irvine. Details at (714) 796-3662 Cheryl Hall

Brookside Fundraiser


Brookside Elementary School: "Wild, Wild, West Extravaganza"at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu features faculty/parent dinner dance and silent auction. (818) 879-9682 Laura Daniels

Buckles, Bows, Dance


Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club: Plus level anniversary square dance 7:30-10:45 p.m., Borchard Community Center, Newbury Park. $5. (805) 499-2920

Another Dance Chance


Traildusters Square Dance Club: Plus level dance 7:15-10:45 p.m. at Bay Laurel Elementary School, 24740 Paseo Primario, Calabasas. (818) 716-0382

Astronomy Day


Ventura County Astronomical Society: Displays, demonstrations, solar observing, raffle prizes and family fun from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Mervyn’s parking lot on corner of Sycamore and Cochran, Simi Valley. Lecture and viewing through telescopes at 8 p.m. at Charles Temple Observatory, Moorpark College. Free. (805) 520-9666

CHS Fundraiser


Calabasas High School Parent Faculty Club: "Casino Night" features silent and live auctions with many luxurious items from 7-11 p.m. at Calabasas Country Club. $50 per person includes dinner, casino chips, rafle tickets. Proceeds benefit CHS programs. (818) 223-9493 Evonne Leibl

Truth is Out There?


Mutual UFO Network: Robert O. Dean will discuss truth about UFO cover up at 7:45 p.m. at Days Inn Hotel, 1320 Newbury Road, Newbury Park. $7-$10. (805) 375-6929

SUN., APRIL 29

de Anza Pageant


Calabasas Anza Heritage Association: Commemorative historical representation of Juan Bautista de Anza expedtion’s 1776 arrival in Calabasas, 1 p.m. at de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas. (310) 327-5345 Robin

Garden Club Tours WLV


Westlake Village Garden Club: Annual Garden & Patio Tour 12:30-5 p.m. visits five private gardens in North Ranch and Lang Ranch. $10, kids under 12 free. (805) 496-6805

Agoura’s SpringFest


City of Agoura Hills: Push N Pull Parade 10:30 a.m., business fair, kid and teen events, live music from 10:45 a.m., at Chumash Park, Agoura Hills, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (818) 597-7361

CVD Chili Cook-Off


Conejo Valley Days event/Whiskeroo Contest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park near Janss Road and 23 Freeway, admission $5 adults, kids free (805) 371-8730

Family Festival


St. Maximilian Kolbe Preschool, Kolbe’s Korner: Family festival with games, singing, storytelling, etc., for preschoolers, their families and friends from 1-5 p.m. at Oak Canyon Park, Oak Park. (818) 707-3428 Ann Strauch

Sail On, Sailor


Westlake Yacht Club: 3rd annual Homeport/All Catalina Regatta for sailboat owners. Register 10:30 a.m.-noon, races begin 12:45 p.m. on Westlake Lake, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road. (818) 889-3704

Jubilant Jewelry


Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: "Bring and Brag" period jewelry lecture by Rita Faulders at 2 p.m. Attendees invited to wear their own Victorian pieces for identification (not appraisal). Free with $3-$5 museum admission. Reservations : (800) 410-8354, ext. 2554

Chamber Concert


Calabasas Chamber Orchestra: Anthony Kissane conducts a program of string music 7 p.m. at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. $5-$10, kids under 14 free. (818) 594-4011

Native Arts & Crafts


Friends of Satwiwa/National Park Service: 3rd annual Guest Host Arts and Crafts Show and Sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Native American Indian Cultural Center, Newbury Park. Artwork for sale plus music and stories by local native artists. (805) 370-2300

MON., APRIL 30

Internet on a Bus?


L. A. County Sheriff’s Department/Community College Foundation: The "eBus" learning center provides 18 Internet access computer workstations for students and parents from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow, Tues., May 1, at Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, 27050 Agoura Road, Agoura. (818) 878-1808

Live Old Time Radio


Shadowbox Radio Network: First live show and broadcast 7 p.m. at Gold Coast Center for the Arts, 1408 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Live old time radio re-creation and fundraiser, silent auction, live swing dance session. $25. (805) 499-3632 Terrie Lee

Mom’s Day in Malibu


Mother’s Day Tea at Adamson House, Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu: Reservations due today for event on May 13 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Refreshments, tour historic estate and oceanfront gardens. (310) 456-8432

TUES., MAY 1

Wine & Cheese Social


Ventura County Federation of Republican Women: Wine and cheese social from 5-7 p.m. at Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley, in Presidential Suite. $15. Reservations. (805) 650-8846 Colleen Nevins

WED., MAY 2

Free Ice Cream!


Baskin-Robbins locations: "Free Scoop Night" from 6-10 p.m. will benefit children’s literacy programs. One free scoop to everyone who visits a participating store; for locations log on to www.Baskin.Robbins.com.

Newcomers Meet


Conejo Valley Newcomers Club: Welcome Coffee for new residents of Conejo and Simi Valley areas at 10 a.m. at a member’s home in Moorpark. (805) 492-7898

Art Lovers Invited


Westlake Village Art Guild:Guest artist Joe Stoddard will give watercolor demonstration 8 p.m. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $19-$24. Reservations. (805) 373-2123

Old Sites by Radar


Ventura County Archaeological Society:Learn how space borne and airborne synthetic aperture radars aid fieldwork at 7 p.m. in the social hall of Nazarene Church, 2770 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. (805) 485-3570 Jim Bonnar

To Conquer Cancer


Conejo Valley Guild of the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation/UCLA: Luncheon and guest speakers 10:30 a.m. discussing clinical trials and treatment available in the Conejo, at Westlake Inn Restaurant, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. $16. Reservations: (818) 865-0279

La Leche League


La Leche League: Mom-to-mom breastfeeding support for pregnant or breastfeeding moms at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. For meeting time call Liz (805) 493-2723

THURS., MAY 3

RSVP Deadline


Agoura/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce: "Tribute to Our Fire Fighters" luncheon reservations due by today for event at 11:30 a.m., Tues., May 8 at Canyon Club, 28912 Roadisde Drive, Agoura Hills. $20. (818) 889-3150

African Violets


Thousand Oaks African Violet Society: Demonstration on creating dish garden 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. (805) 581-0014

Toastmasters


Agoura-Westlake Toastmasters Club: Newcomers welcome and attend free at 11:45 a.m. at Alenia Marconi Systems, 5701 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. (818) 991-0300, ext. 258 Jeff Niven

British Bred?


Daughters of the British Empire: Ladies from Britain or Commonwealth countries socialize and do charitable works 7:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 301 Ave. de las Flores, Thousand Oaks. (805) 517-1946 Ann

FRI., MAY 4

Enamel Art


Janice Morgan, enamel box artist, meets customers 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Jimmy K’s, 2772 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. Info: (800) 307-0772

SAT., MAY 5

Pancake Breakfast


Triunfo YMCA: Annual Pancake Breakfast/Carnival from 7-11 a.m. at Oak Canyon Park, Oak Park. $3. (818) 706-0993

Classic Fairytale


Conejo Players Theatre, Inc., 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks: For children it’s "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, tomorrow and May 12-13. $8. (805) 495-3715

Calabasas Arts n’Crafts


Calabasas Arts Council:Calabasas Arts and Crafts Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and tomorrow on corner next to Calabasas Commons Shopping Center. Fine art displays, live music, kids’ events. (818) 878-4242, ext. 270

SUN., MAY 6

PlayDay for Horse Pals


City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services: Spring Horse Playday offers fun, challenging events for riders age 8 and up at Old Agoura Equestrian Center. Register 8 a.m., competition 9 a.m. $2-$3. (818) 597-7361

Rare Fruit Talk ‘n Walk


Conejo Valley Botanic Garden: Dr. Ed Hager will lead a Rare Fruit Garden Walk at 1:30 p.m. in orchard at top of the hill, discuss trees and answer questions. Free; rain cancels. Next to Conejo Valley Community Park, 1300 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. While there, check out beautiful native plant display along garden trails. (805) 494-7630

Watercolors Displayed


California Gold Coast Watercolor Society: 11th annual open juried show runs through May 30, with reception and awards 2-5 p.m. today at Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Gallery open 12:30-4:30 p.m., Thurs.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. (805) 484-7594

TUES., MAY 8

Reservations Due


Ventura County Federation of Republican Women: Reservations due today for special luncheon meeting and fashion show from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fri., May 11 at Radisson Hotel, Oxnard. $25. (805) 643-2915 Gail Harwood

WED., MAY 9

Literacy Tutors Needed


Conejo Valley Adult School Literacy Program: Free literacy tutor workshop 6-9 p.m. at Conejo Valley Adult School, Rm. C, 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 374-1161

FRI., MAY 11

Rotary Recognition


Rotary Club of Calabasas: 7th annual Community Awareness Day luncheon 11:45 a.m. at Calabasas Golf & Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, with former L.A. Dodger great Steve Yeager as guest speaker. $20 includes lunch. Reservations: (818) 888-0138 Bob

SAT., MAY 12

Cruisin’ the Conejo


Conejo Valley Cyclists: "Cruisin’ the Conejo" fun and fitness bike rides from 20-100 miles around Thousand Oaks. Registration 6:30 a.m. at Conexant parking lot, corner of Hillcrest and Lawrence, Newbury Park. (805) 961-2508

Take Mom Touring


Design House Chapter of New West Symphony League: For Mother’s Day weekend a tour of four hillside Ventura homes from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow, Sun., May 13. Includes an Artisan Boutique and Tea Room. $20-$25. (805) 655-5044, (805) 497-5880

SAT., MAY 19

Agourapalooza


Cities of Agoura Hills and Westlake Vilalge: 3rd annual "Agourapalooza Battle of the Bands" noon to 6 p.m. at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Dr., Agoura Hills. (818) 597-7361

WED., MAY 23

An OPHS Oliver!


Oak Park High School Associate Student Body: Presents family musical "Oliver!" at 7:30 p.m. tonight, May 24 and 25 in Scherr Forum Theater at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. $7-$10 at OPHS student store or Civic Arts Plaza box office, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. (818) 991-8848

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Have the Next Dance?


Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club: Ballroom dancing to music of Good Vibrations 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $5-7. (805) 381-2744

American Girl Event


Westlake Village Junior Women’s Club: "Kit’s Care & Share Party," an American Girls event to benefit local children’s causes, today 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and tomorrow at 1 p.m., in First Neighborhood Community Center, 31830 Village Center Road, Westlake Village. $20. (818) 775-3904



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