FRI., OCT. 24

Come to Costume Ball

Cities of Agoura Hills and Westlake Village present "The 5th Dimension!" Costume Ball, a spooky night of music and dance featuring Hart2Hart interactive DJs from 7-9 p.m. at Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. Open to 5th grade students with I.D. $5. (818) 597-7361

Kick Up Some Dust

Camarillo Ripsnorters Square Dance Club hosts plus-level square dances with rounds 7-8 p.m. and between tips, square dancing 8-10:30 p.m., at Camarillo Community Center, corner of Carmen and Burnley, Camarillo. $6. (805) 482-3201.

RSVP Now

RSVP is due today to the Thousand Oaks Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) for their free seminar, "Alzheimer’s Disease, What You Didn’t Know," led by Sgt. Kimberly Kelly from 8 a.m.-noon (register 7:30-8 a.m.) on Sat., Nov. 1 in Forum Theater at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Co-sponsor is Westlake DRT. (805) 373-2316

SAT., OCT. 25

Halloween Fun Fare

City of Moorpark presents 13th annual Halloween Party and Trick or Treat Village from 4-7 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Carnival games, prizes, crafts, costume contest. Appropriate for ages 3-12. Tickets 50 cents and activities cost 1-8 tickets. (805) 517-6300

Broadway Belters

The 65-voice award-winning women’s four-part harmony barbershop style-singing Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus presents a concert of Broadway show tunes at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. in Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. $13-$15 matinee, $16-$18 evening. (805) 531-3714

Diamonds & Denim

Somis Education Foundation hosts 10th annual fundraiser "Diamonds & Denim" Casino Night from 6-11 p.m. at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley, Camarillo. Includes tri-tip dinner, music, casino "funny money" with proceeds to benefit enrichment programs at Somis School. $35. Reservations: (805) 386-0442

A Westlake Celebration

Westlake Village hosts "City Celebration Day" from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring pancake breakfast and family parade at Berniece Bennett Park and activities at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village including White Oak Elementary School Fun Fair (activities 50 cents to $5), barbecue by Boy Scout Troop 775, Reptile Family visit, used book sale, magician, free children’s art workshop and much more, plus a 7 p.m. concert featuring an ensemble from New West Symphony. Free. (818) 706-1613

Classy Choral Music

Westlake High School Choral Music Department presents classical concert, "Choirs Under Construction" at 3 and 7 p.m. at the school, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Tickets at door; call for cost: (805) 496-9939

Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

Fall Arts & Crafts Affair is from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and tomorrow at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Entertaiment, food, vendors. Free admission. (818) 880-2993, ext. 109

Buckle Up & Dance

Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance 7-10:45 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $5. (805) 499-2920

Pint-Sized Carnival

Woodland Hills Community Church, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills hosts "A Halloween Carnival--Just for the Little Ones" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Games, raffle, food, bake sale. Wear costumes, win prizes. (818) 346-0820

WHS Car Wash Benefit

Westlake High School Wrestling Team washes cars from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to raise funds for team scholarships program. North parking lot of school, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road. $5. (805) 497-6711

Athletes with Power

Ventura County Special Olympics Powerlifting Tournament begins with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park and features athletes from Agoura, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and elsewhere. (805) 650-7717 Patrick Taillon

Do the Monster Mash

Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts a Halloween Dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m. for adults ages 50 and up featuring music, refreshments, games, costume contest. $10. (805) 381-2744

This Land Is Our Land!

City of Calabasas hosts a community celebration, "A Pathway Paved with Persistence--Calabasas Celebrates Ahmanson Victory," to mark the preservation of Ahmanson Ranch from development, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at Gates Canyon Park, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas. Event will honor all Calabasas citizens and include live bands, food, nature walk. (818) 878-4225, ext. 302

Pasta Perfect

Boy Scout Troop 611 sponsors an "Authentic Italian Pasta Dinner" from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish Center, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Dine in on pasta, sausage, meatballs, salad, bread, or take it to go. Proceeds will go towards troop equipment and troop’s outdoor program. $5-$9. (805) 552-0024

All That Jazz

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 588 Camino Manzanas (corner Lynn Road), Thousand Oaks hosts "An Evening of Song and Jazz" at 7:30 p.m. featuring Joanna Bushnell as well as CSUN Jazz "A" Band. Jazz favorites, show tunes. $10-$12. (805) 498-4502

Love That Linux

Free Linux installation workshop sponsored by Thousand Oaks PC Club and Simi-Conejo Linux Users in three sessions (10 a.m.-noon, noon-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m.) at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Reserve to put Linux on your machine: (805) 379-1104

SUN., OCT. 26

Special Friendships

Chabad of Agoura, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills hosts "Friendship Fair" at 1 p.m. to introduce parents and teens to "The Friendship Circle" program that assists families in Jewish community who have children with special needs. Children’s activities, entertainment, barbecue, video presentation about program. Free. (818) 571-6579

Party Planning Heaven

Temple Beth Haverim, 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills hosts a Party Planning Showcase from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with nearly 30 vendors on hand to help you plan a party or any type of special occasion. Free. (818) 991-7111

Brookside’s Got Fun

Brookside Elementary School, 165 N. Satinwood Ave., Oak Park, hosts an old-fashioned family carnvial from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with music, rides, food, carnival games, pumpkin patch, arts and crafts boutique and a haunted house. Free admission. (818) 865-8002

Mask Making Magic

Kids’ Adventure Garden at Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks presents a mask making class ongoing from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. open to ages 4-11. All supplies provided. $4. (805) 374-8255

Seniors Sing Out

Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks presents "Broadway Highlights," a musical performance featuring local singers and well-loved Broadway show tunes, from 2-5 p.m. $5. (805) 381-2744

Israeli Dance Groove

Temple Beth Haverim, 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills hosts in their interim sanctuary Israeli folk dancing at 7 p.m. Learn new dances, enjoy old favorites or just socialize. Open to public. Refreshments provided. Also offered on Sundays, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21. Free. (818) 991-7111

Fall Into Plant Sale

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks presents a Fall Plant Sale featuring native and water conserving plants from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Kids’ Adventure Garden, right across from the parking lot. (805) 494-7630

Pump Up For This Run

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts 25th anniversary Great Pumpkin Runs and Health Fair featuring 5K and 10K runs plus a 1 mile run/walk beginning 7 a.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. $25 race day registration. (805) 370-0035

Chaparral Carnival

Eat, Drink & Be Scary: Chaparral Elementary School’s Halloween Carnival is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 22601 Liberty Bell Road, Calabasas featuring chili cook off, costume parade, games, rides, In & Out truck, haunted house, D.J., karaoke. (818) 224-2263

MON., OCT. 27

Breast Cancer Update

"Providing Answers to Your Questions About Breast Cancer" is topic of Breast Cancer Awareness seminar sponsored by Los Robles Regional Medical Center from 7-9:30 p.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Free with reservations: (805) 370-4373

Special Prayers

"Moms In Touch Dessert Evening" at 7 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, 365 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura is for moms to meet other praying moms interested in praying for their children, teachers and schools. (805) 647-9215 Amanda

Academy Info Nights

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties) hosts Academy Information Nights at 7 p.m. in Thousand Oaks High School cafeteria, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks; and on Wed., Oct. 29 in Adolfo Camarillo High School cafeteria, 4660 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo. Reps from each branch of U.S. military will be on hand to discuss application process. (805) 686-2525

TUES., OCT. 28

Zhao Zooms on Digital

Photographer Rita Zhao will teach all about digital photography and cameras and supplies and provide tips and know-how from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Free. (818) 889-2278

WED., OCT. 29

A Pumpkin Moon

Christian Church of the Hills’ Pioneer Club, 29295 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, hosts a Halloween Carnival from 6-7:45 p.m. Free hot dog dinner, bobbing for apples, pinata, games, arts and crafts, costume parade and Pumpkin moon bounce. (818) 991-1929

Play for a Good Cause

Women’s American ORT hosts a fall card party at 11:30 a.m. at the Pavilion Clubhouse on Brazil St. in Thousand Oaks. There’ll be cards, mahjong, bridge, pan, canasta, Scrabble, etc. A mini lunch will be served. All proceeds forwarded to ORT Israel Hope Campaign. $10. Reservations: (805) 496-3189

Witch & Mummy Fun

Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills presents "Not So Scary" Halloween program at 4 p.m. featuring Witch’s Brew Punch and Mummy Making. Open to all ages. (818) 889-2278

THURS., OCT. 30

Halloween Mixer

Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce hosts a Halloween Networking Mixer at 5:30 p.m. at Shine Garden, 5869 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills with food, door prizes and a special prize for the best costume. (818) 889-3150

Rotary Club Breakfast

Small and medium size business representatives invited to attend special breakfast hosted by Rotary Club of Agoura Hills/Calabasas featuring Judge June Server discussing role of California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board and Workers’ Compensation at 7:30 a.m. at Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas. $12. Reservations: (818) 773-1351 Sherry Keowen

Art of Sequoia

Sequoia Middle School, 2855 Borchard Road, Newbury Park presents An Art Gallery, a PTA Reflections Program from 7-9 p.m. Students’ works in visual arts, literature, photography and musical composition. (805) 498-8152

FRI., OCT. 31

Teens Rock Out Here

Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas hosts a Halloween Teen Concert at 7 p.m. featuring popular ska band Suburban Legends plus The Scuba Kids, This End Up, Solemite and In Surgence. Complete with a costume contest and prizes. $10. (818) 880-2993

Harvest Carnival

Evangelical Free Church of the Conejo Valley hosts sixth annual Harvest Carnival from 5-8 p.m. at 999 Rancho Conejo Blvd., Newbury Park featuring game booths, music, Jolly Jumps, cake walk, hayride, trunk or treat, free candy. Free. (805) 498-6613

SAT., NOV. 1

Older The Better

Conejo Recreation & Park District and Goebel Senior Center Commission presents Holiday Craft Bazaar from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks featuring hand-crafted items by senior adults. (805) 381-2744

Westlake Hip Hop

Westlake High School Dance Team presents hip hop dance workshop for youth ages 5-13 in school gym, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Registration 9:30-10 a.m. Showcase for parents 2:30-3 p.m. $20. (805) 529-3861

Fall Stroll at the Ranch

Easy paced docent led stroll at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy. (at Troutdale Drive), Agoura, is from 10 a.m.-noon. (805) 370-2301

Give Some Good Will

Holiday boutique and Alternative Christmas Gift Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Alton Hall, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village (corner Hampshire Road) offers hand-crafted items, baked goods, Christmas specialties and opportunities to make donations to a number of charitable organizations. Soup and pie lunch 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (805) 496-1641Marion T. Ward

Sycamore to the Sea!

Conejo Recreation & Park District and the Outdoor Unit host bi-annual fundraiser hike, "Sycamore to the Sea" from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hike 8 miles downhill all the way to Pacific Ocean at Sycamore Cove State Beach beginning from Rancho Satwiwa/Sierra Vista-Point Mugu State Park off Potrero/Lynn Roads in Newbury Park, enjoy a lunch on the beach then ride a shuttle back to Newbury Park. $20. Proceeds support outdoor education programs. Register: (805) 495-2163

TUES., NOV. 4

Special Needs Info

"Planning for the Future of Your Child with Special Needs" is topic of education workshop presented by Helen Kim Bass at 6:30 p.m. at CLU, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks and at 6:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 11 at Northridge Hospital. RSVP to (818) 999-2800, ext. 456

Powerful Painter

Westlake Village Art Guild: Chris Van Winkle paints "powerful landscapes in striking color using oil and acrylics." He will give demonstration at 7:30 p.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Buffet dinner 6:45 p.m. Demo only $5-$7; dinner and demo $21-$26. Reservations: (805) 379-5655

SAT., NOV. 8

Honoring Coach Ernie

Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas: The school’s basketball program and ALS research team up for charity basketball tournament, Ernie Wallengren Basketball Fest, to benefit ALS research in memory of local resident and basketball coach who succumbed to ALS earlier this year. Begins 8 a.m. and games played day and evening. Team members pay $50 per person to participate, proceeds go to ALS. (818) 222-7177

SUN., NOV. 9

Arts, Crafts ‘n’ Cars

Conejo Valley Therapeutic Advisory Council presents Holiday Showcase Arts and Crafts Fair (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Car Show (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) at Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. All proceeds from this event support recreation programs for children and adults with disabilities offered through CRPD Therapeutic Recreation Program. Admission free. (805) 381-2739