Datebook




THURS., DEC. 7

Holiday Mixer


Calabasas Chamber Commerce: Co-hosted by Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, Bacio Trattoria and Cosmos Grill at 5:30 p.m. at 23627 Calabasas Road, Calabasas (818) 222-5300

Darker Dinosaurs?


City of Calabasas Library, 26135 Mureau Road, Calabasas: Tots in 1st-3rd grade in Magic Treehouse Club program "Dinosaurs Before Dark" at 4 p.m. Free. (818) 878-9585

Let’s Hear It


Self Help for Hard of Hearing People: Acting state treasurer Phil Kaplan speaker at 10 a.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Raod, T.O. (805) 495-6380

Klassy Kloggers


Conejo Valley Cloggers: All levels classes begin 6:45 p.m. at Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, T.O. $5 adult nonmember; $3.50 child. (805) 527-6185

Dancin’ In The New!


Conejo Recreation and Park District: Tickets now available for New Year’s Eve dance at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. $20. (805) 381-2744

Tots’ll Traipse


Children’s Nature Institute: Tots 0 to 8 years in easy 10 a.m. walk at Red Rock Canyon, Topanga. $10 family. RSVP (310) 364-3591

Laureate Lectures


California State University Northridge: 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge: Walter Kohn, 1998 winner of Nobel Prize in chemistry, speaker at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2132 of Science Building 2. (818) 677-2775

FRI., DEC. 8

Comics Competin’


Oak Park High School and Agoura High School: Comedy Sportz team competition begins 8 p.m. at Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. $5. (818) 991-0004

A-carolin’ At Cafe


Christian Church of the Hills, 29295 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills: Adult Christmas event begins 7 p.m. today and tomorrow. $8. (818) 991-1929


Christmas Musical


Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village: "Christmas at Calvary" dramatic musical Dec. 8-10 and Dec. 14-17. $15 reserved seats. (818) 575-2288

Messiah!


Los Robles Chamber Singers, Ventura MasterSingers, New West Symphony: Handel’s "Messiah" begins 8 p.m. in Fred Kavli Theatre of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. (805) 449-ARTS

Room For Homeless


No Room At The Inn: 700 Nativities from 38 countries displayed at gala fundraiser for homeless 6:30 to 9 p.m. Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest St., T.O. $15. (818) 889-5785

A Tuneful Tapestry


Village Voices Chorale: "Holiday Tapestry" of festive music begins 8 p.m. today and 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in Scherr Forum Theatrer of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. $15. (805) 449-2787

Holiday High Tea


Conejo Valley Encore Club: Traditional English afternoon tea begins 1 p.m. in Spanish Hills home of member. (805) 581-1299 for directions

The Hair’s Highlit


Thousand Oaks Christian Womens Club: Felicia of Kyle & Co. with latest holiday hair fashions at 11:30 a.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. $17. (805) 492-7650

‘Nutcracker’


Malibu Civic Ballet: "Nutcracker" begins 8 p.m. today, at 3 and 7 p.m. tomorrow; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday at Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, Malibu. (310) 456-4522

Red Cross Open House


American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles: Youth and Young Adult Services Open House 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.a t 2416 W. 7th St., L.A. (213) 351-6728

Christmas In Ojai


Performances To Grow On: David Novak, leading storyteller, in "A Storyteller’s Christmas Carol" at 7:30 p.m. at Ojai Arts Center. $10. (805) 646-8907

SAT., DEC. 9

Pride Day


Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills: Students, teachers, parents and public help beautify school surroundings beginning 10 a.m. (818) 991-0662

Holiday Open House


Oak Park Shopping Center, Kanan and Lindero Canyon roads, Oak Park: Merchants Open House 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. includes free photo with Santa noon to 4 p.m. at Andi’s Hallmark. Strolling musical group The Merrywoode Singers performs 1 to 3 p.m.

Paint-Out’s At Pete’s


Allied Artists of Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore: Paint out begins 10 a.m. at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. at Troutdale Road, Agoura. (310) 457-9130

They ARE Angels!


Carden Conejo School, 975 Evenstar Ave., Westlake Village: 2nd grade Brownie Troop of school’s Angel Network meets 9 a.m. to deliver food for needy at Pacoima’s Guardian Angel School (818) 879-1286

Play Ball!


Westlake Agoura Girls Softball: Registration 9 a.m. to noon today and Dec. 16 at Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. (818) 889-6259

There Is Room At Inn


No Room At The Inn: 700 Nativities from 38 countries displayed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, T.O. $3. (818) 889-5785

Family Gymnastics


Conejo Recreation and Park District: Family open gym 9-11 a.m. at Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Road, T.O. $2 family. (805) 381-2793

Salsa Swingers


Conejo Valley Dance Club and Conejo Park and Recreation: Ages 18+ invited to dance and dessert extravaganza 7:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road,


T.O. $10. (805) 494-6418

Wanna Buy A House?


City of Thousand Oaks Home Ownership Assistance Program: Free School of Homebuying class for low-income buyers meets today at Ventura County Area Housing Authority, 1400 W. Hillcrest Drive, Newbury Park. Must reserve in advance at (805) 531-1818

Barbershop Carolin’


Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus (women) and Harmony Oaks Chorus (men): Holiday concert in barbershop style at 4 and 8 p.m. at Newbury Park High School, 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park. $15. (805) 531-3714

Winter’s Surprises


Mountains Restoration Trust: Children of all ages invited to 3-hour leisurely search at 9 a.m. for winter surprises in Cold Creek Canyon. Free. RSVP (818) 345-9675 ext 12

Holiday Open House


Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley: Santa, music, face painting, ornament making during 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. open house. Free admission. (805) 522-2977

Art$ ’n Craft$


Rotary Club of Woodland Hills: Annual arts and crafts fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow at Warner Center Park, Topanga Canyon Blvd. at Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. (818) 702-0083

Christmas Lights


Ventura County Harbor Dept.: "Children’s Festival of Lights" theme of annual boat pa rade at 7 p.m. through Channel Islands Harbor. (805) 985-4852

Help Save A Life


Partners For Life and L.A. Dept. of Animal Services: Open adoption event and free dog training seminar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East Valley Animal Shelter, 13131 Sherman Way, North Hollywood. Free. (888) 4LA-PETS

SUN., DEC. 10

A Festive Christmas


Childhelp USA: "Festival of Trees" fundraiser luncheon, boutique, Santa’s Kitchen and silent auction begins 11 a.m. at Sherwood Country Club. (818) 889-4077

Advent Concert


St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village: "Lessons and Carols" Advent concert with adult choir begins 7 p.m. Free. (818) 991-3915

Kris Kringle Regatta


Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village: Final race of holiday series begins 12:30 p.m. at Westlake Lake. (818) 879-0612

A Magical Miracle


Conejo Vallely Hanukkah Festival: "The Magical Miracle of Hanukkah with Richard Burr and Josette" included in 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. festival in Fred Kavli Theatre of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Festival is free; performance $6. (818) 991-7111

Holiday Boutique


Thousand Oaks Christian Womens Club: Luncheon, Hearth and Home boutique begins 10:30 a.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, T.O. $17. (805) 492-7650

Spaghetti Soiree


Italian Catholic Federation: Annual Christmas dinner-dance begins 6 p.m. at Elks Lodge, 158 Conejo School Road, T.O. (805) 492-9658

A Celtic Christmas


Friends of Thousand Oaks Library: Modern-day minstrels, Golden Bough, sing Celtic carols at 2 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, T.O. $2 members; $5 others. (805) 477-3007

Candlelight Service


California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, T.O.: Traditional Christmas service with candlelight procession begins 6:15 p.m. in Samuelson Chapel. (805) 493-3151

Kinks ’n Careers


CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders): "How to take the kinks out of the career of your dreams" topic of Dr. Clarann Goldring at 7:30 p.m. at Los Robles East Campus, 150 Via Merida, T.O. Free. (877) 882-4233

Guest Host $how


Friends of Satwiwa and National Park Service: Annual Guest Host Arts and Cr afts Show and Sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Native American Cultural Center, Potrero Road and Pinehill Street, Newbury Park. Free. (805) 370-2301

Moon’s Out!


Mountains Restoration Trust: View mountains during 3-hour walk on Topanga Skyline Ridge Trail beginning 3 p.m., ending by moonlight. (818) 346-9675

The Warmest Night


Dreamshapers and Jonowolf: Storytellers in "Warmest Night of Year, Solstice Celebration" at 8 p.m. at California Traditional Music Society Folk Center, 16953 Ventura Blvd., Encino. $10. (818) 704-4240

Christmas In Song


Metropolitan Community Church in the Valley: Music department’s concert with handbells and "Hot Cross Nuns" at 7 p.m. in Glendale High School Auditorium, 1440 E. Broadway, Glendale. $20. (818) 762-1133

MON., DEC. 11

Hot Salsa’s Kool


Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District: Swing, Salsa and ballroom one-night dance workshop 7 to 9 p.m. at Mae Boyar Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. $18. (818) 869-9304

Kids ’n Their Needs


Parents and Educators Advocating for Childrens’ Education (PEACE):


Meets 7 p.m. in Room 7 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. (818) 706-8299

TUES., DEC. 12

Winter Concert


Lindero Canyon Middle School, 5844 Larboard Lane, Agoura Hills: Music Department’s Cougar Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band B and Percussion Ensemble in 7:30 p.m. concert today; tomorrow Concert Band, String Orchestra, Fiddlers Philharmonic and Jazz Band A at 7:30 p.m. $5. (818) 889-2134

No Partner Necessary


Agoura Hills and Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas: Salsa and swing holiday workshop begins 6:45 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19. $16. (818) 880-2159

Itsa Meetin’


Conejo Valley Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce): All invited to board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Verizon Building, Westlake Village. (805) 644-7100 xt 344 Anjali Saraf

Barbershop ’n Bagels


Westlake Women’s Club: Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus entertains at luncheon meeting starting 10 a.m. at Westlake Inn Restaurant, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. $16. (805) 498-0777

Winter Concert


Sequoia Middle School, 2335 Borchard Road, Newbury Park: Award-winning school bands and Parent Band perform at 7 p.m. Free. (805) 375-9915

He’s A Singin’ Senior


Harmony Oaks Chorus: Jim Laverty, 54 years barbershopper, honored with Open House 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Cypress Elementary School, 4200 Kimber, Newbury Park. (805) 379-5616

A Wreathful Christmas


Conejo Valley Organic Garden and Herb Society: Make Christmas wreaths with garden clippings at 6:30 p.m. holiday potluck Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. $2 nonmembers + $5 material fee. (805) 241-8529

Mature Motorists


American Association of Retired Persons (AARP): AARP 55 Alive Mature Driving Program 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 12-19 in Senior Citizen Annex Bldg. at Sherman Oaks Hospital, 5056 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. $10. RSVP (818) 756-9146

WED., DEC. 13

At The Cabaret!


Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Way, Calabasas: Cabaret Show with flutists, pianists, dancers, singers begins 7 p.m. today and tomorrow. $7. (818) 222-7177 ext 731

Cantor Entertains


Conejo Valley Hadassah: Cantor Schachet-Briskin of Leo Baeck Temple featured at 1 p.m. meeting in Brazil Street clubroom. (805) 495-4976

A Magnolia Tree Yet?


Conejo Valley Garden Club: Irene Baldwin makes Christmas tree from magnolia leaves at 9:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church, 1000 E. Janss Road, T.O. (805) 495-5947

Snyder’s Singin’


Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club: Singer Don Snyder featured at 10:30 a.m. luncheon at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. $17. (805) 241-9779

Nancy’ll Be There


Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley: Nancy Reagan signs books in museum store 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $5 library admission. (800) 998-7641



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