FRI., SEPT. 23

Wild West Weekend The Elks host a Wild, Wild West Weekend today, tomorrow and Sunday at Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley with a campfire dinner with cowboy stories today (3 to 10 p.m.), western lunch, fashion show and dinner dance Saturday (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and flapjack breakfast and a rib cook-off Sunday (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Don’t miss the buffalo and horses, Old West encampment, dance hall girls. $4 per day or $10 for all three days. (805) 433-3081

See a Family Film St. Paul Lutheran Church, 30600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills will present a film under the stars, “The Incredibles,” at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and picnic dinner; they’ll provide popcorn and refreshments. (818) 889-1620

SAT., SEPT. 24

Day of the Horse ETI Corral 37 hosts “The Day of the Horse” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Conejo Creek Equestrian Park, Thousand Oaks. They will present an informative and educational program on all the different breeds, disciplines and usage. The Drill Team will perform at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in full dress. (805) 494-8755

Mel Tormé Tribute Steve March Tormé, son of legendary jazz vocalist Mel Tormé, will present an evening of music and memories at 7:30 p.m. in the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. He’ll sing some of his dad’s standards and share anecdotes, video clips and be backed by a jazz combo. Event is a fundraiser for KCLU. $31.50 to $40. (805) 449-2787

Give Park a Hand On National Public Lands Day outdoor enthusiasts are invited to lend a helping hand from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Paramount Ranch on Cornell Road in Agoura. Volunteers can choose from a variety of activities in an effort to improve and enhance the park. (805) 370-2317

Volunteer for CERP Calabasas Emergency Response Program will begin a two-day training session for new CERP volunteers from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Calabasas City Hall and on Sat., Oct. 8, also at City Hall. First Aid and CPR certification will be taught. (818) 878-4225, ext. 294 Debbie

Square Dance Buckles and Bows Square Dance Club hosts a plus level square dance with A-1 tip from 7 to 10:45 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $6. (805) 499-2920

Crucial Course Lisa Sheeran teaches a first aid class for teachers, trainers, security personnel, daycare providers or any other non-medical participant that requires a course completion card from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in Agoura Hills. $28 plus $10 lab fee. To register and for location call Agoura Hills Rec Center (818) 597-7361

House Concert House Concert at 8 p.m. in Agoura Hills will feature original music by Severin Browne and James Coberly Smith. Appetizer, dessert, soda and coffee bar provided. RSVP for admission fee and directions: (818) 706-8309

Basketball Sign-Ups Newbury Park Basketball Association hosts sign-ups today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and tomorrow from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Dos Vientos in Newbury Park for girls grades 3 to 9 and boys grades 3 to 12. www.npbasketball.org (805) 4800809

Ride On Fundraiser A fundraiser for Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship will begin 3 p.m. at Ventura Farms in Hidden Valley area of Thousand Oaks and feature cocktails, silent auction, raffle and catered dinner. $150 per person. (805) 375-9078

Discover Pioneer Roots Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley presents “Songs from the Tall Grass” today through Oct. 30 with shows at 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. and at 2 p.m. Sun. This is a musical about a California family’s journey back in time to their pioneer roots in Oklahoma. $12 to $18. Reservations: (805) 583-7900

Take a Historical

Tour The Ventura County Rose Society sponsors a fall tour and fundraiser, “From Ramona to Don Raymundo,” featuring docent-led tours to Rancho Camulos (10 a.m.) and Olivas Adobe (2 p.m.) with lunch at Pamela’s Tea Room in Santa Paula. $30 to $35. Details, reservations: (805) 523-9003

Basketball Clinic Kids in K-6 invited to Conejo Valley YMCA’s Junior Lakers/ Y-Winners Basketball League opening day and clinic from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 523-7613

Grad Night Car

Wash The senior class of Oak Park High School is sponsoring a car wash to benefit Grad Night 2006 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow at the school, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. (818) 879-1472

SUN., SEPT. 25

ConejoFest in T.O. Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks hosts ConejoFest: A Celebration of the Senses! from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Courtyard of the Oaks at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. This is a food and wine festival, with wines from more than 10 vintners and wineries, a wine auction at 4 p.m., food sampling from more than 20 local gourmet restaurants, jazz and blues performers, art show, prize drawing. $35. (805) 492-7136

Corvette Car Show Red Line Corvettes, the Thousand Oaks Police Department and Conejo Recreation and Park District presents 12th annual All-Corvette Car Show at Conejo Creek Park (adjacent to Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road) featuring entertainment, raffle, silent auction, barbecue and more. Proceeds to benefit local DARE programs and Hospice of Conejo. (805) 499-3152

Researching Relatives From 2 to 4 p.m. the public is invited to attend inaugural meeting of Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Topic will be “Researching Your Relatives That Came Through Ellis Island.” Free. (805) 498-6070

Weavers’ Open House Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild hosts annual open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at historic Dudley House, 197 N. Ashwood, Ventura, with member exhibits, demonstrations and displays featuring spinning, weaving, hands-on activities, vendors and crafters selling their wares. Free. (805) 493-0893

HEART Family Carnival Cardiac Kids Have HEART Foundation hosts a family carnival from 1 to 5 p.m. on campus of Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills featuring carnival games, pony rides, crafts, entertainment, raffle, silent auction and more. (805) 497-3124

Y-Indian Guides Info Conejo Valley YMCA hosts Y-Indian Guides information event from 1 to 5 p.m. for kids in grades K through third grade at the Y, 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Sample activities like free ice cream social, pool party, mini-boat races. (805) 523-7613

Car Wash Benefits Junior Elks of Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477 host a car wash at 9 a.m. at 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks to benefit DARE program and to collect items to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims. (805) 497-1197. From noon to 3 p.m. the Westlake High School Spirit Cheer Squad will host a car wash fundraiser for their team, $5 per car, with all tips received to be donated to the hurricane victims. (805) 3792159

Global Music Featured World Festival of Sacred Music-Los Angeles presents “The Madrid Theater Festival-within-a-Festival” from noon to a final 8:30 p.m. performance at Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park featuring Adaawe Women’s Percussion Ensemble, the Carpetbag Brigade Physical Theatre Company, Paul Livingstone & the Arohi Ensemble, Rangoli Indian Dance Troupe, the On Ensemble Taiko Drummers and Capoeira Angola. International food court. $10 to $15 single performance or $45 to $60 all-day pass. (818) 347-9938

Lasagna Lovers’ Feast St. Paschal Baylon Parish, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts a Lasagna Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church’s St. Thomas Aquinas Hall featuring song, fun and great Italian food. (805) 529-6101

Katrina Relief Concert The Bluez Boyz, a group of young professional musicians who play music from the 1930s to the present, will perform at a Katrina Relief Concert to benefit the American Red Cross from 3 to 5 p.m. at Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $20. (818) 825-5764

MON., SEPT. 26

RSVP to Chamber Today is reservation deadline for Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Masry Awards for Integrity in Community Service event at 6 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 30 at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Actor Jerry Mathers is MC and proceeds benefit Diabetes Foundation. $25. (818) 889-3150

For Chocoholics Agoura Valley Woman’s Club hosts a chocoholic membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Oak Park. Enjoy variety of chocolate delights at this new membership get-together and learn about club’s community service activities. For directions call Lynne at (818) 889-3797

TUES., SEPT. 27

Olmsted’s Legacy Joseph Edmiston, executive director of Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, will discuss the legacy of landscape architect and foremost builder of parks Fredrick Law Olmsted at 7:30 p.m. in a Chautauqua event at Temescal Gateway Park in Pacific Palisades. (310) 589-3200

Caterers Taste Beer Ventura Chapter of National Association of Catering Executives hosts dinner and program at 6:30 p.m., with social hour 5:30 p.m., at Plug Nickel Restaurant, 717 Lakefield Road, Ste. I, Westlake Village. The program is “Specialty Beer” with a beer tasting from Stone Brewery Specialty Beer. $35 to $45. Reservations: www.VenturaNACE.net or call Dave at (805) 492-8150

Oak Park MAC

Meets The Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council meets 7:30 p.m. in Room G-9 at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park to discuss issues of concern to local residents.

WED., SEPT. 28

T.O. Woman’s Club Thousand Oaks Woman’s Club meets 10:30 a.m. at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Entertainment by Don Snyder and accompanist. $21. (805) 4998039

FRI., SEPT. 30

Guild to Host Bou

tique Centennial Guild of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles hosts a Holiday Boutique from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow at North Ranch Community Center, Westlake Village featuring holiday merchandise plus vendors selling gift items. Proceeds to benefit young patients. (818) 865-8912

Art & Craft Show The Originals Art & Craft Show features works in jewelry, art, pottery, home decor, specialty food and more, plus kids’ activities, entertainment and food sampling, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and tomorrow and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Seaside Park, Ventura. $4.50 to $8.50. (800) 321-1213

SAT., OCT. 1

Dance Club Dates Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Oct. 15 at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. $5 to $7. (805) 381-2744

Special Quilt Event Conejo Valley Quilters present “A Gathering Under the Oaks” quilt show and quilt auction from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow at Oak Park Community Center & Gardens, 1000 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park featuring special quilt displays, quilt auction Sunday at 1 p.m. $7 for both days. www.conejovalleyquilters.com

Tour Artists’ Studios Valley Artists Studio Tour is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow. Self-guided tour of the studios of 42 fine artists. “Meet the Artists” reception with entertainment and an art sale is from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. $25. (818) 572-3150

Moorpark Country Days From 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. it’s Moorpark Country Days on High Street in Moorpark featuring an Elvis tribute, rides, games, arts and crafts, food, parade, variety of entertainment. (805) 517-1145

Pie Festival in Malibu From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. it’s the 16th annual Malibu Pie Festival in grassy courtyard of Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Road, with pie judging, kids’ activities, live music by Melvin Eddy’s Blues Band and the Malibu Jazz Funkedelics, pie eating contest. (310) 457-7505

Fall Family Festival St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church hosts its fourth annual Fall Festival beginning with a festival kickoff dinner at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village and continuing tomorrow from 2 to 7 p.m. with a Family Fun Festival including live entertainment, kids’ games and activities, adult bingo, raffle, food. (818) 991-3915

Oktoberfest Fun Rotary Club of Newbury Park and Farmers Insurance present 19th annual Oktoberfest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, featuring German food, dancing, live music, performances and traditions plus a parade, contests, hayrides, pumpkin picking and a petting zoo. $5. (805) 701-7248

Children’s Arts Festival Conejo Valley Chapter of National Charity League and Conejo Recreation & Park District present 11th annual Children’s Festival of the Arts featuring hands-on arts and crafts activities, music and entertainment from noon to 3 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. (805) 381-2793

ComedySportz at AHS ComedySportz LA, the professional company of the National Comedy Theater in Hollywood, performs their improv show at 7 p.m. in Agoura High School’s G Building. Proceeds to Red Cross to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims. $10 but order early: (818) 879-6542

SUN., OCT. 2

Singles Social Event No Waiting Dating hosts a singles social affair with dance, dinner, prizes, guest speakers and free photo at Sportsmen’s Lodge, Studio City. $39. Register (818) 7738333

Japanese Culture Ventura County JACL hosts 15th annual Japanese Culture Day from 1 to 4 p.m. at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo with sumo and judo demonstrations, dance, taiko and cultural exhibits, crafts-making and much more. (805) 677-4517

TUES., OCT. 4

Explore Role of Humor Reading and discussion group “Thinking Man’s Group” explores the topic of “Comedy: How Does Humor Affect Peace in the World?” at 7:30 p.m. in community room at Simi Valley Library. Open mic forum/discussion. Prepare to tell jokes, listen to them, analyze them, share stories. (805) 583-8018

WED., OCT. 5

For Mothers of Multis Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples hosts speaker Marilyn Greene, MF, who will discuss discipline for children of all ages at 7 p.m. at Horizon View Club, 15 Van Dyke St., Thousand Oaks. (805) 279-1562

THURS., OCT. 6

African Violets Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks for program on different aspects of growing Af

rican violets. Visitors and their

plants welcome. (805) 381-0014

SUN., SEPT. 25

Family Picnic United Parents, a nonprofit group for families facing crises, will host an oldfashioned family picnic from noon to 4 p.m. at Underwood Family Farms, Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, open to the public and featuring music, games, silent auction, barbecue. $7. (805) 384-1555