Datebook




TUES., FEB. 5 Girl Scouts Gather Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast hosts evening of cocoa and crafts for families, 5 to 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. Girls have cocoa, make craft. Parents learn about scouting program. $12 for nonscouts, includes scout registration fee. $2 registered Girl Scouts. RSVP Nikki De La Torre, (800) 822-2427, ext. 211; ndelatorre@gstc.org.

TUES., FEB. 5 Girl Scouts Gather Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast hosts evening of cocoa and crafts for families, 5 to 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. Girls have cocoa, make craft. Parents learn about scouting program. $12 for nonscouts, includes scout registration fee. $2 registered Girl Scouts. RSVP Nikki De La Torre, (800) 822-2427, ext. 211; ndelatorre@gstc.org.


THURS., JAN. 31

Luncheon RSVP Reservations due for Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation Conejo Valley Guild luncheon, 10:30 a.m., Wed., Feb. 6. Westlake Village Inn. 31943 Agoura Road. Auction of mystery gifts. Guests welcome. $25. RSVP Barbara Oliver, (805) 4964702; Evie Piller, (818) 889-2266.

FRI., FEB. 1

‘On Golden Pond’ High Street Arts Center presents drama “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson, 8 p.m., 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Through March 2. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $8 children 12 and under. Group discounts available. (805) 529-8700.

Make-A-Wish Benefit Benefit concert, 8:30 p.m., Azar’s Sports Bar, 2215 Michael Drive, Newbury Park. Bands: Angeles, Silverado. $5. All ticket sales donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Tri-Counties. (805) 498-2365, www.tri-counties.wish.org.

Talent Show Student Government Board presents annual talent show, 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road. Free. Donna Valle, (818) 472-1530, mcaspublicrelations@vcccd.edu.

Play In Ojai “Madwoman of Chaillot” by Jean Giraudoux opens 8 p.m., Ojai Art Center Theater, 113 S. Montgomery St. Through March 1. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays. $18 general admission. $15 students, seniors, Art Center members. Twoforone opening weekend only. RSVP (805) 640-8797, www.OjaiACT.org.

SAT., FEB. 2

Story time Storyteller/actor Scott Burden presents family program of fairy tales. Free. 11 a.m. to noon, Newbury Park Library community room, 2331 Borchard Road (805) 498-2139. 2 to 3 p.m. Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library community room, 1401 E. Janss Road (805) 4492660, ext. 213.

Rose Pruning Rescheduled from Jan. 26. Ventura County Rose Society help prune old garden roses, 8:30 a.m. until finished, at Stage Coach Inn Heritage Rose Garden, 51 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Volunteers needed. Training provided. May take clippings to root for home garden. Bring bucket, gloves, hat, clippers. Kathy Ayers, (805) 498-0861, www.venturarose.org.

Rummage Sale Royal High School Boys’ Volleyball Boosters host Rummage Sale, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Royal High School, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Raymond Jones (818) 838-6940, raymondcjones@earthlink.net.

Dads-Daughters Dance Tenth annual Woodland Hills Father-Daughter Valentine’s Dance, 7 to 9:30 p.m., St. Mel Catholic Church activity center, 30870 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Nonprofit community event for fathers/ father figures and their school-age duaghters. $18. Tickets must be bought in advance for cash only at St. Mel parish center or Franklins Hardware, 21936 Ventura Blvd. info@whfatherdaughterdance.com, www.whfatherdaughterdance.com.

Chinese Celebration Ventura County Chinese American Association sponsors Chinese New Year Festival, 2 to 4 p.m., Constitution Park, 1287 Paseo, Camarillo. Chinese classical dancing, Lion dancing by Camarillo Kung Fu Club, play by Chinese School students, Chinese classical instrument ensemble, calligraphy and brush painting demos, children’s craft booths, souvenirs for sale. Free admission, bring chairs for seating. (805) 482-6074, www.vccaa.org.

High School Concert High school concert, 7 to 11 p.m., Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road. Bands: Drive A, Jetstream, The Braces. $10 at door. For high school students only. (805) 494-5156.

Special Performance The Fraternity of the Hidden Light (modern day school of the western esoteric tradition) presents special performance open to public, 5 p.m., 482 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. Steve, (805) 415-5401, jno777 @wavecable.com, www.lvx.org.

SUN., FEB. 3

American Indian Craft Cultural workshop, Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center, Lynn Road at Via Goleta, Newbury Park. Two separate sessions: 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. Create a gourd necklace with Nadiya Littlewarrior. For all ages. Free. National Park Service, (805) 370-2301.

Violin Concert University Women presents Young Artists Concert Series, 2 p.m., Gindi Auditorium, American Jewish University, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. Violinist William Hagen plays. Dessert reception follows concert. $15 concert, $25 concert and reception. Free valet parking. RSVP required. (310) 440-1283

MON., FEB. 4

Photo Group Phot Group meets 6 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Discussion of applications, new developments of digital photography and field trips. (805) 498-4669.

Support School Music Reservations due for Simi Valley High School Music Boosters’ second annual Valentine Dinner and Fundraiser, 7 to 11 p.m. Fri., Feb. 8, Paul’s Italian Villa, 2585 Cochran St., Ste. 1, Simi Valley. Music by SVHS, CSUN, Moorpark College bands. Raffles, silent auction. Proceeds support school instrumental music department. $30 per person. Prepaid reservations only. RSVP Jeanette Marquez, (805) 527-5224.

Club Reservations Reservations due for Camarillo Women’s Club fourth annual fundraiser/general meeting, 11 a.m. Thurs., Feb. 7, Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Buffet luncheon, tea time, silent auction. Entertainment: “The Advent of the Automobile in Ventura.” $20 luncheon. Proceeds go for scholarships. RSVP (805) 647-5530.

Annual DAR Awards Conejo Valley National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets 7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church education wing, 30600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. Annual awards night. Barbara Hougardy, (818) 889-8039.

TUES., FEB. 5

Spring Fling RSVP Reservations due for Conejo Valley Encore Club’s Spring Fling Fashion Show and Brunch, 10:30 a.m. Wed., Feb. 20, Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave., Camarillo. Breakfast buffet, fashion show by Draper’s and Damon’s. $23. RSVP (805) 483-2130.

Pizza And Music Ventura County Acoustic Music Club meets for pizza and music, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Camarillo Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road. Play in song circles or listen. T.J. Zeiler, (805) 482-0029, www.Songmakers.org.

Saltwater Fishing Info Ventura County Sportfishing Club meets 7 p.m., Du-Par’s Restaurant, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Capt. Dave Bacon, local fishing boat skipper, discusses upcoming local saltwater fishing season. Guests welcome. Bill Berger, (818) 889-1370, www.vcsc.info.

Economic Forecast Prepaid reservations due 2 p.m. for Thousand OaksWestlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks eighth annual Thousand OaksWestlake Village Regional Economic Forecast, 7 a.m. Fri., Feb. 8, Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road. Keynote speaker John K. Paglia, finance professor at Pepperdine University. Panel of expert guest speakers. $41 prepaid, $49 at door. Cost includes buffet breakfast, seminar, booklet. RSVP Kay Garcia, (805) 370-0035, kgarcia@towlvchamber.org.

WED., FEB. 6

Moorpark Toastmasters Moorpark Toastmasters meets every Wednesday 7 to 8:30 p.m., Moorpark Boys & Girls Club, 200 Casey Road. Sharon Burt (805) 231-9314, James Bond (805) 405-9899, info@moorpark,freetoasthost.net.

Fortnightly Club RSVP Reservations due for Moorpark Women’s Fortnightly Club luncheon meeting 10 a.m. Fri., Feb. 8, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Program on “A Valentine Courtship” and arts in the community. RSVP Tami Gresiak (805) 529-5439, gresiak58@hotmail.com.

Tax Tips Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon, noon, Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas. L.A. County Tax Assessor Rick Auerbach discusses appealing, lowering property tax bills. RSVP Alex Soteras, (818) 889-3150.

THURS., FEB. 7

News Editor Speaks Democratic Club of Camarillo meets 7 p.m., UFCW Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road. Joe Howry, editor/vice president of Ventura County Star, speaks on how news is selected and positioned in the newspaper. Local candidates may attend. Public is invited. Jack Phillips, (805) 504-3749.

Women’s Club RSVP Reservations due for Westlake Women’s Club meeting 10 a.m. Tues., Feb. 12, Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road. Dr. Ardeshir Farshidi, cardiologist, discusses Heart Health Month. Luncheon approved by American Heart Association. Wear red. Guests welcome. $25.50. RSVP Peggy Glynn, (805) 497-4488.

Woodworkers Meet Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association holds regular monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. (818) 707-2772, www.cvwa.org.

Opera Lecture Speaker from Los Angeles Opera presents talk on Verdi’s “Othello,” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Woodland Hills Branch Library, 22200 Ventura Blvd. Free, open to public. (818) 226-0017.

FRI., FEB. 8

Speech Showcase Moorpark High School Academic Decathlon Team hosts Speech Showcase, 7 p.m., Moorpark High School Performing Arts Center, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. 15 team members present prepared, impromptu speeches, $5 donation at door. Proceeds support competition expenses. Beth Grasel (805) 523-9784.

Bull Riding Professional Bull Riders Inc. presents three shows at Honda Center, Anaheim. 8 p.m. today, 6 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Bull riding by top 45 riders in world. $20 and up. Tickets through Ticketmaster, box office (866) 448-7849.

Fireside Concerts Fireside Concerts presents show 8 p.m., Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Ken & Phee, folk duo Gemini, Chris Cairns Bluegrass Band with Tom Corbett. Adults only. $7 donation at door. Bob Kroll (805) 427-4707, FiresideBobKroll@aol.com.

Reserve For GOP Reservations due for Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated event with Dr. Barbara Stone, Wed., Feb. 13, Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road. 11 a.m. Networking, boutique. 11:45 a.m. Luncheon, program. Stone analyzes February primary election. $35. (805) 230-2919, (818) 889-4839.

Swing Time Jitterbug Swing Society hosts “Swing Rocks the House” dance, 1920s/30s collegiate shag, at House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave Ste. E, Ventura. Beginning shag lesson 7 p.m., intermediate lesson 7:45 p.m., dancing 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 students 21 and under, includes lesson. No partner needed. All ages. No alcohol. (805) 987-9592, www.venturajitterburg.org.

Comedy Sportz Comedy Sportz event, Oak Park High School vs. Westlake High School at room G-9, OPHS, 899 N. Kanan Road. Doors open 7:15 p.m. Games 7:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 students. Pizza, cookies, cupcakes, chocolate bars, soda for sale.

Fish Dinner Knights of Columbus Moorpark Council No. 9969 serves annual Lenten Friday night fish fry, 5 to 7 p.m., Cosgrove Center, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Weekly through March 14. Fried or baked fish, french fried or au gratin potatoes, cole slaw, roll, beverage, sherbet. Macaroni and cheese available for children. Takeout available. $8 adults, $7 seniors and teens, $6 children, $30 family special (mother, father, two or more of their own children under 18). Funds benefit local charities, Moorpark Food Pantry. (805) 529-1397.

Conscious Life Expo Sixth annual Conscious Life Expo, Conference, Exhibition and Film Festival, LAX Hilton Hotel, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles. 1 to 9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, 9 to 7 p.m. Monday (workshops only). Exhibits on health, nutrition, meditation, transformative arts, global awareness. Workshops by renowned speakers. Films, comedy show, conscious business symposium. $15 to $25 general admission. Speaker events extra charge. $195 all access. (800) 367-5777. www.consciouslifeexpo.com.

SAT., FEB. 9

Create Nature In Art Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore Inc. sponsor nature paint-out, Cheeseboro Canyon on Cheseboro Road, Agoura Hills. Meet in parking area 9:30 a.m., look for person with red flag near restroom. Stay until early afternoon. For new, experienced artists in all media. Bring lunch, own art supplies, cash for parking fees. Carole Garland (310) 338-0333.

Valentine Gifts Loving Heart Hospice Foundation of Ventura County hosts Valentine’s Gift Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, Castle Hill Retirement Village, 3575 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Proceeds provide hospice care for low-income patients. Diane Scruton, (805) 517-1620.

Animal Species Youth Naturalist Program: Threatened and Endangered Species, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Headwater Corners, 3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Calabasas. For ages 8 to 12. Molly Hogan brings some threatened animals. Hike, make craft. Fee charged, preregistration needed. (818) 591-1701, ext. 181.

Movie History “From Set To Screen,” ranger-led tour of Paramount Ranch, 10 to 11 a.m., 2.5 miles south on Cornell Way south of Kanan Road exit, Agoura Hills. Easypaced walk. Free. National Park Service, (805) 370-2301.

Time For Tick Tock Annual Antique Clock and Watch Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Greet St. Gathering of Greater Los Angeles Regional, National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. Special displays and programs, mart of unique antique clocks and watches.Admission $12. (805) 4963728, www.nawcc-glar.com.

SUN., FEB. 10

Art 4 Heart Soroptimist International Clubs of Camarillo, Oxnard present second annual Art 4 Heart, 3 to 6 p.m., Courtyard at Marriott, Oxnard. Exhibits by local artists, wine, gourmet food, live and silent auctions. Proceeds to St. John’s Regional Medical Center, St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital Healthcare Foundation. $75. Denise, (805) 377-2151.

MON., FEB. 11

Nutrition For Women California Women Business Owners meets for program/dinner, 5:45 p.m., Maggiano’s Little Italy, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Nina Levy, MD, founder/director of MediWellness, talks on nutrition, avoiding environmental toxins, hormonal imbalance. $30 guests, members without reservations. RSVP hillary@annhillary.com.

4-H Club Conejo Valley 4-H youth club meets 7 to 9 p.m., Cameron Center, 288 Greenmeadow Drive, Thousand Oaks. Education program for ages 5 to 19. RSVP Jenean Bass at jeneanbass@roadrunner.com.

Orchid Care Conejo Orchid Society meets 7 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 31220 Oak Crest Drive. Orchid culture expert Doug Conklin speaks. Raffle, refreshments. Free, guests welcome. Janna, (805) 278-2205; Marian, (818) 889-1895.

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