THURS., OCT. 4 Fashion for the Cure A fashion show to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness will be held at 7 p.m. at the i-Zone hair salon at Sebastian International, 6109 DeSoto Ave., Woodland Hills. $50-$100. (818) 227-8022 Wellness Worthies Co-founders of the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, Marty Nason and Beth Hill, and national founder Harold H. Benjamin will be honored at "Celebrate the Dream," 10th anniversary gala at Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel. Dinner 7 p.m. followed by founder recognition and entertainment by Amanda McBroom and George Ball. (805) 379-4777 Clog for Fun, Fitness Conejo Valley Cloggers teach all levels at 6:45 p.m. every Thursday at Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. Open to all ages. $3.50-$5. (805) 527-6185 Prayer Coffee Moms In Touch International, Conejo Valley hosts "Fellowship, Dessert and Doorprizes" from 7-9 p.m. at Oaks Christian High School student chapel, 31749 La Tienda Drive, Westlake Village. For anyone interested in praying for their children through the school year. Free. (805) 497-1016 Peter as Golda? Historical impressionist Peter M. Small will present his one-person performance of the late Israeli Prime Minister, Golda Meir, at 1:30 p.m. for Seniors for Action at Sherman Oaks-Van Nuys Senior Center, 5040 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Free. (818) 874-1446 or (818) 784-1677 In Respectful Memory Century 21 Adobe will hold a candlelight vigil from 7-9 p.m. in the parking lot between Bank of America and Baskin Robbins, 5683 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, to honor the men, women and families affected by the tragic events of Sept. 11. Bring candles or flashlights. (818) 338-1100 For Aspiring Scribes Barnes & Noble, 4360 B. East Main St., Ventura hosts Thousand Oaks author Raven West and others in "World’s Largest Writing Workshop" from 7-9 p.m. West will discuss "On the Road to Riches." Free. (805) 339-9005 Time for a Story Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts family storytime programs at 7 p.m. tonight, Oct. 11 and 18. Open to kids of all ages. Current T.O. library system cardholders may register in person or phone in reservations. (805) 449-2660, ext. 213 Reserve or Miss Out Westlake Women’s Club needs reservations by today for its 10 a.m. meeting/noon luncheon on Oct. 9 at Westlake Inn, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. To celebrate club’s 34th birthday, several past presidents will be honored. Guest speaker Carol Lopez will present "Highlights of California Federation of Women’s Clubs." $18. (805) 496-9911 Woodworkers Conejo Valley Woodworkers Assn. meets 7 p.m. at Redwood Intermediate School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 987-9979 Mike So Very British Daughters of the British Empire welcome ladies from Britain or any of the Commonwealth countries at 7:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 301 Ave de las Flores, Thousand Oaks. Tea, refreshments, social activity with a charitable purpose. (805) 517-1946 Ann Fancify Your Violet Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. Learn some tips that put the finishing touch on your plant so it’s beautiful for the show. Visitors and their plants welcome. (805) 581-0014 FRI., OCT. 5 RSVP for Penland Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce: Today at 5 p.m. is RSVP deadline for Penland Award luncheon that honors award recipients Vance and Pat Moran as well as salutes L.A. and Ventura County Sheriff’s Departments, to be held 11:30 a.m., Thurs., Oct. 11 at the Canyon Club, Agoura Hills. $25. (818) 889-3150 Family Health Fair Shriners Hospital for Children, Los Angeles sponsors Child and Family Health Fair from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow, Sat., Oct. 6 in their hospital atrium, 3160 Geneva St., Los Angeles. Includes free immunizations, health screenings, food, arts & crafts and more. (213) 368-3376 Blood Drive Be a hero, give blood! United Blood Services will have its Bloodmobile at Westlake Elementary School’s front parking lot, 1571 E. Potrero Road, Westlake Village, from 1-5 p.m. (800) 715-3699 Get Fit at Soka Personal fitness consultant Gail Holloway leads an outdoor fitness and exercise walk from 9:30-11 a.m. at Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Includes moderate hike and one hour of exercise. Free. Reservations: (818) 878-3741 SAT., OCT. 6 Bike Rodeo Buckaroos City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services presents 12th annual Bike Rodeo for ages 6-14 from 10 a.m.-1:40 p.m. at Yerba Buena Elementary School playground area, Agoura Hills. Event stresses kids’ safe operation of bicycles and includes BMX bike demonstration at 1:45 p.m. and free raffle. Free registration on site. (818) 597-7361 Child Safety Paramount "Street Proofing Your Child" is free lecture for parents and children from 10-11 a.m. in auditorium of Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana. Reservations: (800) CARE-NOW Special Garage Sale Westlake Village Women’s Club (evening section) hosts garage sale 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at 3230 Windriver Circle, Westlake Village. Proceeds to be donated to aid victims of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Donations of salable items accepted. (805) 497-8206 Linda Polio Support Group Post-Polio Support Group meets 1:30 P.M. in basement Citrus Room at Simi Valley Hospital, 2975 N. Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. (805) 581-1939 Plants Plus Conejo Valley Botanic Garden plant propagation workshop and plant sale is from 9 a.m.-noon today and Sat., Oct. 20 in the nursery area of the garden, 1300 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks, in Conejo Community Park. (805) 499-6716 Judith Kiner Dance It Up Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club holds dances from 7:30-10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Oct. 20 at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744 Elks Best BBQ Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge 2477 presents Elks BBQ for Charities at 10 a.m. today and Oct. 20 at 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. Enjoy tri-tip sandwiches, chicken, ribs and more; $1.50-$14. (805) 492-0662 Dancing Squares Thousand Oaks Pi R Squares hosts plus level square dance from 7-10 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, corner of Borchard and Reino Roads, Newbury Park. $5. (805) 492-1442 SUN., OCT. 7 Haulin’ Hazards Household Hazardous Waste Collection from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Calabasas Landfill, 5300 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas. Safely dispose of motor oil, paint, acid or lye cleaners, etc. Free. (888) CLEAN-LA Elks Roast Ogdens Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge 2477,158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks: Public and Conejo Valley Day friends of Vern and Faye Ogden invited to final send off and roasting of the couple at 4 p.m. BBQ Wagon on hand for steak, chicken, etc. for $6.50. (805) 497-1853 Rare Fruit Facts Dr. Ed Hager leads Rare Fruit Garden Walk at 2 p.m. in rare fruit orchard at Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, above basketball courts at Conejo Community Park, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 494-7630 Dig This Donut Man Rob Evans, "The Donut Man," will sing about Biblical values in a musical concert geared for young families at 3 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church of the Conejo Valley. $4-$10. (805) 498-6613 TUES., OCT. 9 Fall Planting Tips California Native Plant Society presents annual lecture on landscaping that provides insights on what’s best for planting this fall from 7:30-10 p.m. at Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. Free. (818) 881-3706 Author, Author Ventura County Writers Club hosts author and performer Sandra Tsing Loh 7:30 p.m. at Borders Books, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 579-9414 Ready for a Reunion? Gay Weston will describe the process for "Planning a Family Reunion" from 7-9 p.m. at Conejo Valley Genealogical Society’s meeting at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 532-1148 WED., OCT. 10 Stroke Support Stroke Support Group for survivors, caregivers and families: discussion, education, support, friendship. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 2:30-4 p.m. at Los Robles Medical Center, East Campus, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village. Free. (805) 379-1185 Jim Yates THURS., OCT. 11 Candidates’ Forum Forum for city council candidates in Agoura Hills at 7:30 p.m. at Sumac Elementary School, Agoura Hills, sponsored by Fountainwood HOA. All candidates will be there to discuss and debate city issues. (818) 991-9122 Don’t Miss This Kids The Oaks O.K. Kids Club provides free musical entertainment at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday in Robinsons-May East Court at The Oaks Shopping Center, 222 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Beckwith & Thomas will entertain today. (805) 495-2031. To reach The Oaks, exit Lynn Road off 101 fwy. Gem of a Club Conejo Gem & Mineral Club meets 7:45 p.m. at Arts Council Center, 484 Greenmeadow Drive, Thousand Oaks. (805) 498-4220 Ardent About Antiques Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park: "Where Past Meets Present" is a class studying popular antique furniture designs led by Rita Faulders from 10 a.m.-noon today, Oct. 18, 25 and Nov. 1. Register 9:30 a.m. $20-$25. (805) 498-9441 FRI., OCT. 12 Seminar for Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program presents seminar from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, addressing the emotional and psychological effects of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Guest speaker Jeanne Cunningham LCSW will discuss "Coping with Tragedy and Strengthening our Mind and Body in a Crisis." Free. (805) 381-2742 Flu Shots Flu shots at $15 will be offered at The Oaks Shopping Center today through Nov. 2 in the JC Penney Court. Available 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. To reach The Oaks, exit 101 fwy. at Lynn Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 495-2031 Reservations Due National Association of Women Business Owners: Reservations made today cost $35 members/$40 non-members for the 6 p.m. dinner meeting on Oct. 18 at the Renaissance Hotel, Agoura Hills. Guest speaker is corporate image specialist Susan Abrams. Admission at door $45. Reservations: (805) 445-7121 Lisa SAT., OCT. 13 Hike to Save Lives Expedition Inspiration Take-A-Hike raises funds for breast cancer research. Register 7:30 a.m. at Paramount Ranch, Cornell Road, Agoura, and take celebrity-led hikes on the park’s trails at 9 a.m. Open to adults and kids. Also features silent auction and information booths. $30 registration. Prizes for top fundraisers. (213) 486-4558 SUN., OCT. 14 Japanese Culture Ventura County chapter of Japanese-American Citizens’ League hosts Japanese Cultural Festival from 2-5 p.m. at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo. Music, dance, kids’ activities, demonstrations, free food tasting. $3-$10. (805) 477-1761 MON., OCT. 15 Janss on the Conejo Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park: Longtime Thousand Oaks resident Larry Janss will present a slide and lecture on "My Life in the Conejo," a tribute to early days in the Conejo, at 7:30 p.m. (805) 498-9441
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