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THURS., SEPT. 8

Learn Web Strategies “How Do I Find It on the Web?” is a free Internet demonstration of searching tips and strategies presented from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. (805) 498-2139

Gem & Mineral Club Conejo Gem & Mineral Club will host guest speaker David Panaro, R.G., discussing “How One Storm Affected Ventura County Geology” at the 7:30 p.m. meeting at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 707-9972

Speed Dating No Waiting Dating hosts speed dating event for women ages 32 to 45 and men ages 34 to 47 at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. $39 includes free appetizers. Call for time, register: (818) 773-8333

FRI., SEPT. 9

A Show for Quilters Quilting in the Valley presents “Wrapped in Love,” a quilt show featuring artist Margarete Heinisch, quilt displays, lectures, demonstrations, doll display and a Project Linus 24-hour “Sew-a-Thon” to make blankets for distribution to critically ill children, from noon to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow at Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys. Sewa-Thon is from 2 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday. $7 one day, $10 two days, $5 parking. (818) 576-0023

RSVP Deadline Today is RSVP deadline for Conejo Valley Republican Women, Federated’s luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Fri., Sept. 16 at the Plug Nickel Restaurant, 717 Lakefield Road, Westlake Village which will feature area author and lecturer Jacqueline Berger discussing “Our Nation’s First Ladies.” $20. Reservations: (805) 495-3409 Bev

Moorpark Ladies Club Moorpark Women’s Fortnightly Club hosts a luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunset Hills Country Club, Thousand Oaks. Judith Helton will perform a one-woman living history show on Abigail Adams. The club’s Gals Night Out (for women unable to attend a daytime meeting) will be on Mon., Sept. 26. (805) 529-7656

WLV Encore Club Westlake Village Encore Club invites all women to get acquainted and join their social club. They’ll meet this morning for a short business meeting with information on their various groups and activities, then adjourn for root beer floats and a ride on a boat around the lake. For time and location call Pat at (818) 889-3712 or Chris at (805) 493-2477

Teen Center Concert Thousand Oaks Teen Center hosts a high school concert from 7 to 11 p.m. at 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks featuring headliners Halifax and three other bands. For high school students only with current school photo I.D. $10. (805) 494-5156

SAT., SEPT. 10

University Women Thousand Oaks branch of American Association of University Women’s fall membership breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. at First Neighborhood Community Center, Westlake Village. Dr. Adina Nack from CLU will discuss “Finding a Balance: A Question of Gender Equity in Decisions About Family and Work.” $20 includes buffet breakfast and entertainment by Thousand Oaks Lancer Band. (805) 496-1463

Cheer Team fundraiser The Westlake High School Competition Cheer Team rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the teachers’ parking lot at Westlake High, 100 N. Lakeview Cyn. Road,

Westlake Village.

SV Little League Signup Simi Valley Little League fall ball registration and tryouts is from 8 a.m. to noon at Knolls Park, 1300 W. Katherine Road, Simi Valley. Season begins Sept. 17. (805) 520-0555

Lecture on Pioneers National Park Service historian and Moorpark College history instructor Patty Colman will speak about “Pioneer Women of the Santa Monica Mountains” at 2 p.m. at National Park Service headquarters, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 370-2301

Twilight Hike City of Malibu Parks & Recreation Department: At 6 p.m. join a “Twilight Marshmallow Hike” at Charmlee Wilderness Park on Encinal Canyon Road in the Santa Monica Mountains about 3 miles inland from the Malibu coast. Following an evening hike participants will roast marshmallows. Open to all ages, bring your own marshmallows and skewers. Reservations are required: (310) 317-1364

SUN., SEPT. 11

Fundraising Food Fest The Flavors of Greater Conejo Valley is at 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village and features famous Ventura County chefs preparing extraordinary gourmet cuisine and distinctive table settings in a benefit for the American Liver Foundation-Ventura County in its fight against liver disease. $150. (310) 670-4624

Bluegrass Concert The Brombies will perform original bluegrass-acoustic music and that of the masters including Bill Monroe and the Stanley Bros. from 2 to 4 p.m. at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura (at Troutdale Drive off Kanan Road south). Presented by National Park Service. Free. (805) 370-2301

Chili Cookoff, Hoedown Savior Lutheran Church, 4191 Cochran, Simi Valley hosts a chili cookoff and hoedown to benefit American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. following a 9:45 a.m. bluegrass church service. $5 to $7.50. Games, food, entertainment, chili tasting. (805) 526-7577

Vocal Performance Professional vocal instructor Gwen King will lead a Vocal Performance Workshop today through Dec. 11 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Simi Dance Center, 1665 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Each student will work on his own musical selection which will be performed at a finale concert. $189 plus $10 materials fee. (805) 523-7741 to register

MON., SEPT. 12

WLV Newcomers Westlake Village Newcomers welcome all new residents for coffee at Westlake Yacht Club from 10 a.m. to noon. At The Landing on Westlake Lake. Learn about club’s activities by calling Kathy at (805) 371-1220

Videomakers Get Tips Thousand Oaks Videomakers meet 7:30 p.m. in the community room at Commercial Capital Bank, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Tonight’s topic is “Shoot to Edit: Tips from the Pros about the Art of Editing.” (818) 706-8136

TUES., SEPT. 13

Women’s Connection Thousand Oaks Women’s Connection hosts a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. The program is “Addicted to Fashion” and features Carol Anderson Fashions and Susie Petty’s “Purse Addic.” Guest speaker is Janis Rogers and Rachelle Moore is the musical guest. The group will also be recognizing all members of PTAs in the Ventura County area including Simi Valley and Moorpark. $20 includes SAT., SEPT. 10 Triunfo YMCA Barbecue Triunfo YMCA hosts an Indian Guides information night and barbecue from 6 to 8 p.m. at Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills for dads and their kids to learn about YMCA family programs that promote father-child quality time sharing. Free. (818) 707-9622 lunch. Reservations: (805) 497-2949

Chinese Music Group The Chinese Classical Music Ensemble will perform in concert from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Their sound blends traditional Chinese music and new age. Free. (818) 889-2278

Hear Children’s Author Westlake Village resident Lisa Rojany Buccieri, co-author of “Writing Children’s Books for Dummies” will speak to local children’s writers and illustrators on improving their chances of getting and staying published at 7 p.m. at the Village Homes Clubhouse, 1040 Evenstar Ave., Westlake Village. $10 to $15. (805) 557-0680

Bush/Cheney Club Bush/Cheney 2004 Club meets 7 p.m. at Sportsman’s Lodge Hotel (Cascade Ballroom), 12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. $10. RSVP to Shirley at (818) 591-0256

WL Women’s Club The Westlake Women’s Club will meet for a luncheon at 10 a.m. at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Program will include members recalling the end of World War II and students sponsored by the group discussing their participation in a leadership conference. $23. (818) 865-1399

WED., SEPT. 14

Simi Valley Quilt Guild The Simi Valley Quilt Guild hosts a “Make and Take” workshop at 7 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3901 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Learn how to make a scrapbook page to journal quilts, a necktherapy warming pad and more, plus there’ll be demonstrations. New quilters are welcome. For details: Jeannie at (818) 701-6310

Wine Making in L.A. Guest speaker Don Mullally will discuss “Wine Making in Early Los Angeles,” the 1870s when L.A. was known as the Capital of Wineries, at the 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Canoga-Owensmouth Historical Society, which meets at the historic 1935 fire station at 7248 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park. Mullally will bring his large collection of wine artifacts with him. Free refreshments and free admission. (818) 346-5252

CV Newcomers Conejo Valley Newcomers will host its 44th Open Membership Coffee from 10 a.m. to noon at Oak Park Community Center and Gardens, 1000 Kanan Road, Oak Park. Open to all new and longtime residents of the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas. Refreshments served. (805) 677-2628

THURS., SEPT. 15

Goebel Travel Program Irma Kackert will give a slide presentation depicting the times she worked in Saudi Arabia at 1 p.m. at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand

Oaks. (805) 381-2744

Business Expo The Thousand OaksWestlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts its fall Business Expo/Trade Show from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the garden patio area at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Free and open to public. (805) 370-0035

Tastefully Simple

Lunch West Valley Calabasas Women’s Connection hosts a “Tastefully Simply” luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Calabasas Golf & Country Club, 4815 Park Entrada, Calabasas. Noel Kilman, a Tastefully Simple consultant, will share easy to prepare gourmet food. Valerie Garrett will be the guest speaker. $22. Reservations: (818) 340-4782 FRI., SEPT. 16

Agoura

Newcomers Agoura Newcomers Club will host a coffee at 10 a.m. (call for location). This social organization’s goal is to help people new to the area get acquainted. Membership includes residents of Agoura, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Calabasas and Westlake Village. (818) 991-6590

Painting Demonstration Roger Manley will demonstrate Old Master painting techniques at 7:30 p.m. meeting of Simi Valley Art Association at Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. $5. (805) 5799199

Infrared Astronomy Dr. Eric Becklin will discuss the Stratospheric Observatory of Infrared Astronomy project at 7:30 p.m. when Ventura County Astronomical Society meets in Forum Auditorium on Moorpark College campus. (805) 520-9666

SAT., SEPT. 17

Arts Festival in T.O. Actress and artist Jane Seymour is honorary chair of Thousand Oaks Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow in Mary and Richard Carpenter Plaza Park at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More than 50 local artists to participate, musical entertainment, kids’ hands-on arts activities. Free admission. (805) 449-2354

Home Remodeling The 21st Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. For details call (818) 880-4990

Toastmasters Contest The Toastmasters Humorous and Evaluation Contest is at 9 a.m. at Rockwell Science Center, 1049 Camino dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. $5. (805) 582-9359

Famed Violinist Guests Violinist Pinchas Zukerman performs Mozart’s Concerto No. 5 in A Major for Violin and Orchestra and will be joined by cellist wife Amanda Forsyth for Brahms’ Concerto in A Minor for Violin, Cello and Orchestra, when New West Symphony performs at 8 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $18 to $83. (800) NEW WEST

Get to Know DAR Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet 11:30 a.m. for a business meeting at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. At 12:15 p.m. they’ll host a get-acquainted tea for prospective members. Public is welcome. (805) 532-1148

Persian Music Concert Persian music for the santur will be performed by Bahram Osqueezadeh at 7 p.m. in Samuelson Chapel on the California Lutheran University campus, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Freewill offering. (805) 493-3305

SUN., SEPT. 18

Explore Cold Creek Cold Creek Docents will lead a meandering hike to explore Cold Creek Preserve at 9:30 a.m. View year-round stream, grand old oaks and sycamores, visit a mossy grotto, tule marsh and a boulder home. Meet at the preserve’s lower gate. (818) 591-1701

Festival & Concert The Living Wellness Foundation presents “Sounds of the Sacred, Songs of the Earth, a Topanga Celebration & Festival for World Peace,” a festival and sunset concert from noon to 9:30 p.m. at Topanga Community House and sacred Chumash grounds, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga featuring music, dance, theatre, crafts, ethnic food and international drinks. Performers include flamenco pianist Pedro Ricardo Mino and multi-instrumentalist Hani Naser and his band. A 5:30 p.m. concert will feature “diverse luminary sacred musical artists.” $10 to $30. (866) 384-3060

MON., SEPT. 19

About Classical Music Charles McDermott, artistic administrator of the New West Symphony, will discuss “Classical Music in the 21st Century” as special guest at the 7 p.m. meeting of Haverim B’nai B’rith of the Conejo Valley at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Open to the public. (805) 241-7960 Sam or Bea

CV Quilters Conejo Valley Quilters meet at 7 p.m. (social 6:30 p.m.) in Baxter Auditorium, One Baxter Way, off Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Guest speaker Nancy Lee Chung will discuss “Hawaiian Needleturn.” New quilters and guests welcome. (805) 529-4882

TUES., SEPT. 20

Book Club Meets City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services Senior Recreation Program (SRP) sponsors a book club that will meet from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The club will discuss “House on Mango Street” by Sandy Cisneros. Each participant must provide his own book, and be an age 50+ member (cost $12 annually) of the SRP. Call Agoura Hills Recreation Center for meeting location at (818) 597-7361

WED., SEPT. 21

Silent Auction, Lunch La Leche Leagues of Thousand Oaks and Agoura Hills host a silent auction at 11 a.m. at Borchard Community Park with food, activities, prizes and 50-plus items to bid on. (818) 597-2674, (805) 375-9355


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