FRI., NOV. 14

Come to the Book Sale

Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library host a book sale at the Newbury Park branch library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, from 6-8:30 p.m. tonight and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. tomorrow. Hardcover, paperbacks, children’s books, specialty books, magazines and tapes for all ages and interests. (805) 649-4758

Give Blood, Gift of Life

Moorpark High School, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark will host a Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. To sign up for a time slot call (805) 378-6305 Tim Bednar. Sponsored by Health & Human Services Academy in conjunction with American Red Cross

Gamble on Oak Hills

Oak Hills Elementary School hosts fundraising event, Casino Night, from 6-10 p.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Blackjack, roulette, craps, silent and live auctions. $65. (818) 991-2158

The Gist on Gustavus

CLU assistant professor of religion Dr. Guy Erwin will discuss so-called "Savior of the Reformation" in his talk titled "Gustav II Adolf: Man of Faith or Protestant Hero?" about Gustavus Adolphus, the King of Sweden, at 7:30 p.m. in Nelson Room on campus at 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 493-3151

It’s Beatle Night

Sadlers Wells Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire present Beatle Night at 7 p.m. at Cameron Center, 288 Greenmeadow Drive, Thousand Oaks. Fast-moving fun, prizes and British refreshments. Fundraiser to aid British Home in Sierra Madre. $7.50. RSVP (805) 492-6739

SAT., NOV. 15

Book Cellar Aids Santa

From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friends of the Agoura Hills Library and "Santa Comes to Agoura and Beyond" join forces in a "Book Exchange/Food Collection" event at 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Bring two canned goods or non-perishable items and get a certificate for a free paperback book

Shop Victorian-Style

Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Old Town Calabasas hosts Victorian-style Holiday Open House from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. featuring discounts on holiday gifts, afternoon tea from 1-4 p.m., Victorian decorations, docent-led tours. (818) 222-6511

Charger Madness

Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills presents "Almost Midnight Madness" at 7 p.m. in gym. Varsity boys team will compete against teachers, coaches and faculty. Barbecue at 6 p.m. plus raffles and competitions for the crowd. All are welcome to attend. Proceeds support boys’ basketball program. $5. (818) 889-1262, ext. 331

Help Their Cause

Westlake Village Women’s Club Evening Section hosts garage sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 3230 Windriver Circle, Westlake Village with proceeds to benefit National Search and Rescue (SAR) Dogs Foundation and Ventura County SAR Team. (805) 497-8206

Dancin’ Squares

Thousand Oaks Pi-R Squares host plus level square dance at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. Special luau dinner 6-8:30 p.m. Dancing 8-10:30 p.m. Dinner and dancing $12.50; dancing only $6. (805) 492-1442

Community Concert

Community Concert Band will present music from around the world at 7 p.m. in G building at Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. Greg Klee will be concert director and director for the Jazz Band. Free. (818) 597-7361

Moms Host a Sale

Oak Park/Agoura Hills Mom’s Club hosts 70-plus family garage sale and bake sale from 7-11 a.m. at 5576 Cedarhaven, Agoura Hills. Proceeds benefit local charities including International Mom’s Club Mother-to-Mother Fund.

Take a Trip to a Sip

Leeward Winery, 2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura, hosts annual Holiday Open House from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Wine and food enthusiasts will have the opportunity to taste Leeward’s wines paired with cuisine from Austen’s at Pierpont Inn. Free. (805) 656-5054

SUN., NOV. 16

The Play’s the Thing

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga showcases playwright Jennie Webb’s "Tilting," an absurd comedy that "provides a shamelessly agit-prop look at America’s changing political and social landscape" at noon. Free with reservations: (310) 455-2322

Fundraising Gala

Conejo Valley Women’s Resource Center, a pro-life organization, will host its 18th anniversary celebration gala featuring a Christmas boutique at 4 p.m. and live auction at 5 p.m. at Los Robles Golf & Country Club, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Mark Ray is master of ceremonies and special guest speaker is Rob McCoy. (805) 373-1222

MON., NOV. 17

Library Learning

Thousand Oaks Library, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks presents program exploring the world of online shopping from 2-3:30 p.m. Topics include security issues, safety tips, participating in auction, finding bargains, etc. This program will be repeated Wed., Dec. 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Free with registration. T.O. Library: (805) 449-2660, ext. 204; Newbury Park Library: (805) 498-2139

Special Ed Topics

Special Education Advisory Committee presents "Study Skill Strategies: Tools for home independence and parent support" at 6:30 p.m. (general meeting, program begins 7 p.m.) in Room G9 at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Barbara Semel Parkhurst will provide help to parents of elementary and middle school students. (818) 889-6903

For Men Only

West Coast Men’s Center, 5310 Derry Ave., Ste. A, Agoura Hills hosts an orientation for men only from 8-9:30 p.m. to introduce men to the Center’s counseling services, men’s groups and weekend retreats. Free. (818) 879-1600

TUES., NOV. 18

Opera Unplugged!

Steve Kohn of L.A. Opera Speakers Bureau will discuss "Pop Culture Connections in Opera, an Introduction to Opera," from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in community room of Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Free. (818) 889-2278

Solve Sibling Quibling

Dr. Tony Wolf, author of parenting advice books, will discuss "The Secret of Parenting--What Works and What Doesn’t With Today’s Kids" from 7-9 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. $10 advance purchase or $20 at the door. (805) 492-8837

Happy Horizon Holiday

Horizon Hills will host its annual Holiday Boutique from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today and tomorrow in auditorium at Horizon Hills campus, 33 Greta Ave., Thousand Oaks. (805) 241-6496

Have an Early Feast

Senior members and guests invited to a fully catered Thanksgiving feast from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. Live entertainment, door and raffle prizes, turkey lunch with all the trimmings. Registered members $9, guests $12. (818) 597-7361

Celebrate Quilts, Kids

Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills presents special program on quilts at 3:30 p.m. for school-age children led by quilter Brenda Leibowitz. Kids will learn historic tradition of quilting and help make a special quilt celebrating the library and what it means to kids of Agoura Hills. (818) 889-2278 Grace

Beauty of Israel

San Fernando Valley Group/LA Chapter of the Sierra Club hosts world traveler Jeremy Sonenscheim as he presents a slide show on his travels to Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other parts of Israel in "Israel: A Peaceful Look" at 7:30 p.m. in the Reseda Park Recreation Center, 18411 Victory Blvd. Free. (818) 346-9421 Ellen

WED., NOV. 19

Brother vs. Sister

Book reviewer and author Lillian Hawthorne will lecture on "Sibling Rivalry" at West Oaks Chapter of Women’s American ORT luncheon meeting at 12:30 p.m. at Pavillion Clubhouse on Brazil St. in Thousand Oaks. $10.

THURS., NOV. 20

Affecting Democracy

Guest speaker and social justice activist Molly Morgan will offer video presentation, "Corponation," illustrating the powerful influence of for-profit corporations on democracy in America and the world, from 6:30-8:45 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 241-8855

Women’s Club Country

West Valley Christian Women’s Club hosts "Country A-Faire Luncheon" from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Calabasas Golf & Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas. Silent auction, gift baskets, baked goods, handcrafted and white elephant items. $16.50. Reservations: (805) 241-0414

Let’s Get Growing

Oak Park Gardeners will discuss opening of their site at 7 p.m. at Oak Hills Elementary School, 1010 Kanan Road, Oak Park. (818) 889-3533

FRI., NOV. 21

A Taxing Subject

Laurie Benson Veron, CPA, will discuss changes and tax planning advantages of new Bush Administration tax plan at 11:30 a.m. meeting of Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. $20 includes luncheon. Reservations: (805) 495-3409 Bev Conley

Shooting the Stars

Ventura County Astronomical Society: Dave Holland and Mike Chibnik will show how to use both a telescope and digital camera to capture great astral images at 7:30 p.m. in Forum Auditorium at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. (805) 642-5166

SAT., NOV. 22

Magnificent Mozart

Oaks Chamber Singers and Royal Oaks Chamber Orchestra present concert featuring works by Mozart including "Requiem" scored for chorus, orchestra and organ at 7:30 p.m. in Samuelson Chapel on campus of California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. $18-$20. (818) 225-0108

A Good Alternative

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 588 Camino Manzanas (at Lynn Road), Thousand Oaks hosts an Alternative Market from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on their front lawn featuring crafts from around the world, baked goods, barbecue lunch, car wash, music, more. Proceeds benefit global and local mission and relief groups. (805) 498-4502

Thanksgiving Squares

Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club will host plus-level square dance plus "Thanksgiving refreshments to be served" from 7-10:45 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $5. (805) 499-2920

Soul Travel

Eckankar, Religion of Light and Sound of God, hosts introductory presentation, "Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel," at 3 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Eckankar is described as "a teaching for all who love God, no matter your religious beliefs." Free. (805) 445-3512

Acoustic Concert

Russ & Julie’s next House Concert at 8 p.m. in Oak Park will feature original acoustic music by singer-songwriter Michael McNevin and contemporary folk duo Paul Kamm and Eleanore MacDonald. $15. For reservations, location: (818) 707-2179

SUN., NOV. 23

Pianist to Play St. Pat’s

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks presents accomplished recital pianist David Troy Francis in concert at 4 p.m. of classical and non-classical piano repertoire. Free. (805) 495-6441

Shop at St. Max’s

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church’s Women’s Club host a Holiday Boutique & Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. Many vendors, many holiday gift items plus baked goods and coffee bar. (805) 499-1550 Rose

What’s Shabbat About

Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks hosts "Celebrations! What to Teach our Children: Shabbat" from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Parents, grandparents will learn about Shabbat and what to teach kids about Shabbat. Open to public. Registration: (805) 497-7101

Chinese Impressions

Chinese Brush Painting & Calligraphy Society presents "Chinese Impressions," a painting and calligraphy show at the Kwan Fong Gallery of Art and Culture on the campus of California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Show runs from today through Sat., Dec. 6. Gallery is open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. including Thanksgiving Day. Opening reception today from 2-5 p.m. Free. (805) 493-3151