SAT., SEPT. 27 German Tradition Annual Oktoberfest hosted by Rotary Club of Newbury Park, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday, Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. German & Bavarian music, food and dances. Giant pretzels, accordion players, clog dancers, beer garden, costumes, games, entertainment, vendor craft fair. $10 admission includes hay ride. Children age 2 & under free. Free parking. Bring nonperishable food for donation. Proceeds to local charities. Time: 9:00 PM Date: 9/27/2008 FRI., SEPT. 26

Writers And Books Tenth Annual Santa Barbara Book and Author Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, Santa Barbara Public Library Main Branch, 40 E. Anapamu St. Meet authors and their books. Free admission. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.965.3023 Date: 9/26/2008

Supper Theater

Stagecoach Inn Museum hosts catered outdoor dinner and play, "Introducing the People of the Conejo," today and Sept. 27, Oct. 3 and 4 at museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Doors open 6 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m. $42 per guest includes dinner. Reservations required five days before show. Contact: Linda Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 805.376.2333 Date: 9/26/2008

Stargazing Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority hosts moderate half-mile walk to explore the stars, one and a half to two hours, Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space preserve at the end of Victory Boulevard near intersection with Valley Circle, Woodland Hills. Meet at Victory entrance. For all ages. $1 parking fee. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 310.454.1395 Date: 9/26/2008

Identity Theft Oak Park Community Center presents Free Speaker Series, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at community center, 1000 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Liz Bailey, certified theft specialist, speaks on "How safe is your identity?" Registration requested. Free. Time: 10:30 AM Phone: 818.865.9304 Date: 9/26/2008

SAT., SEPT. 27

Garage Sale

Bryan Chavez hosts garage sale to benefit Casa Pacifica and for Eagle Scout requirements, 7 a.m. to noon today and Sunday at 29558 Woodbrook Drive, Agoura Hills. Contact: Bryan Time: 7:00 AM Phone: 818.991.6434 Date: 9/27/2008

Top Dogs Animal Rescue Volunteers Wag 'N Walk hosts fundraising walk, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Prizes for top fundraising walkers, dog costume contest, silent auction, gift bags for walkers who raise $100 or more in donations. All proceeds support rescued animals. Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 805.579.8047 Date: 9/27/2008

Public Lands Day Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area hosts National Public Lands Day, Take Pride in America from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Peter Strauss Ranch, Agoura Hills (off Troutdale Drive on Mulholland Highway). Volunteers help clear, beautify park through trail repair, brush clearance, new rail fence installation, general landscape maintenance. For ages 12 and older. Bring hat, gloves, sunscreen. Water, snacks provided. Contact: Mike Time: 9:00 AM Phone: 805.3702317 Date: 9/27/2008

Recycling Fundraiser

Los Cerritos Middle School hosts free electronics recycling collection 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at school, 2100 E. Avenida de Las Flores, Thousand Oaks. Portion of proceeds will help buy new computers. Contact: Jeff Time: 9:00 AM Phone: 818.865.8866 email: jeff@mediaminds.tv Date: 9/27/2008

Spotlight On Style

Casa Pacifica Angels hosts annual Spotlight on Styles fashion show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Complimentary champagne, fashion show, live auction, prize drawings. All proceeds benefit Casa Pacific home for abused, neglected children. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.445.7800 Date: 9/27/2008

Carwash

Sequoia Middle School hosts car wash 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at school, 2855 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Fundraiser for American Cancer Society.

Time: 10:00 AM Date: 9/27/2008

Remember POW/MIA Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10049 and Ladies Auxiliary hosts annual National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action tribute at Rancho Tapo Community Park Veterans Plaza, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Check in for ex-POWs, MIAs family members 9 a.m. Program 10 a.m. VFW hosts lunch at post, 4242 L.A. Ave. 1 p.m. No admission cost for program. Lunch $6 donation. Contact: Wayne Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.522.6848 Date: 9/27/2008

Budget Travel Hostelling International USA holds travel workshop on Southeast Asia at Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 Second St., Santa Monica. Advice for firsttime traveler. $5 HIUSA members, $10 nonmembers. Two hours free parking across street. Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 310.393.3413 Date: 9/27/2008

Healthy Kids Conejo Valley Chapter National Charity League hosts Kids Health and Fitness Expo, noon to 3 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Road. Hands-on activities to teach about nutrition, exercise. Jump-rope team, hula hoop demo, dog agility obstacle course, garden planting area, preschool area. Cosponsors Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning, Conejo Coalition for Youth and Families. Free admission. Time: 12:00 PM Phone: 805.381.2793 Date: 9/27/2008

Fun At The Fair St. Jude's Annual Country Time Faire at St. Jude's Catholic Church, 32032 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Also Sunday at noon to 9 p.m. Carnival rides, games, balloons, bingo, international foods, beverages, dessert judging contest, live entertainment, boutique items for sale, raffles and drawings, book sale, cakewalk. Time: 2:00 PM Phone: 818.889.1279 Date: 9/27/2008

International Food, Wine St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church hosts second annual International Food and Wine Festival Benefit, 5 to 8:30 p.m. at church, 280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Foods from 12 countries, California wines from Wades Wines. Silent auction. Cal Lutheran University Jazz Ensemble plays. $30 advance, $35 at door. All proceeds benefit local ministries. Time: 5:00 PM Phone: 805.526.5141 Date: 9/27/2008

Horsemanship Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship hosts annual fundraising event at Air Force One Pavilion, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Live western music, dinner, live and silent auctions. $200 per person. All proceeds go to Ride On's programs for children, adults with disabilities. Contact: Sara Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 805.375.9078 Date: 9/27/2008

Family Party

Social and Travel Club hosts family night pizza party, 6 to 10 p.m., parish hall, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 5649 Pittman St., Simi Valley. Pizza, drinks, salad, dessert. Music, door prizes, raffle, games. Ages 10 and up $15, children 4 to 9 $10, children 3 and under free. Advance tickets only; no tickets sold at door. Contact: Mary Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 805.583.3979 Date: 9/27/2008

Swing Your Partner Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance with A-1 tip, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Guest caller Pat Carnathan. $6 donation. Refreshments served. Contact: Carol and Bryan Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.497.0193 Date: 9/27/2008

Freestyle Dancing

Dance Jam Ventura has music to dance to barefoot on mats at 3026 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Freestyle, no partner needed. Smoke-, drug, alcoholfree. For all ages. DJ provides variety of music. $6 adults, $1 ages 16 and under. Contact: Dorie Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.650.7112 email: dancejamventura2@aol.com Date: 9/27/2008

German Tradition

Annual Oktoberfest hosted by Rotary Club of Newbury Park, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday, Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. German & Bavarian music, food and dances. Giant pretzels, accordion players, clog dancers, beer garden, costumes, games, entertainment, vendor craft fair. $10 admission includes hay ride. Children age 2 & under free. Free parking. Bring nonperishable food for donation. Proceeds to local charities. Time: 9:00 PM Date: 9/27/2008

German Tradition

Annual Oktoberfest hosted by Rotary Club of Newbury Park, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday, Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. German & Bavarian music, food and dances. Giant pretzels, accordion players, clog dancers, beer garden, costumes, games, entertainment, vendor craft fair. $10 admission includes hay ride. Children age 2 & under free. Free parking. Bring nonperishable food for donation. Proceeds to local charities. Time: 9:00 PM Date: 9/27/2008

SUN,. SEPT. 28

Bridge Game

Thousand Oaks Bridge Academy has 99er Game at 77 Rolling Oaks Drive, Ste. 108, Thousand Oaks. Lecture 4:30 p.m., game 5 p.m. First game free for all. Contact: Hetty Time: 4:30 PM Phone: 818.991.7947 email: HettyK@sbcglobal.net Date: 9/28/2008

THURS., OCT. 2

Marketing Strategies Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts networking breakfast at Hilton Garden Inn, 24150 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Topic "Marketing strategies to help grow your business." $15 members, $18 first-time visitors. Time: 7:15 AM Phone: 818.222.5680 Date: 10/2/2008

Cars Galore

OC Auto Show opens today, noon to 10 p.m., Friday noon to 10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave. More than 500 new cars, SUVs, trucks, concept cars, exotics, motorcycles on display. Live Sugar Ray concert. Auto manufacturers on site to answer questions. $10 adults, $6 seniors, free children 12 and under.

Time: 12:00 PM Date: 10/2/2008

Talk On Globalization

Business and Professional Women's Club Conejo Valley meets in lounge by bar, Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Randall Donohue, PhD, CLU business professor, speaks on "India, China and Globalization." Order from menu. Contact: Mary Lou Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.526.5587 Date: 10/2/2008

Democrats Meet

Democratic Club of Camarillo meets at Orchid Building, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers Jim and Jane Bright, parents of Evan Ashcraft, Iraqi combat fatality. Discussion of ballot proposition issues. Public invited. Contact: Jack Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.504.3749 Date: 10/2/2008

Club Introduction

Westlake Village Junior Women's Club hosts annual social for prospective members at private home in Westlake Village. Meet members, learn about club. Members do community service, raise funds for charities. Contact: Ashley Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.405.7829 Date: 10/2/2008

FRI., OCT. 3

Welcome Newcomers

Conejo Valley Newcomers Club invites prospective members to monthly coffee at Corner Bakery, 111 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Learn about club, talk to representatives. For all residents of Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.677.2628 Date: 10/3/2008

Come To The Adobe

Reyes Adobe Days begins with senior luncheon 11:30 a.m. at Reyes Adobe Historical Site, 31400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills. $8. Hay Fever Teen Extravaganza ages 10 to 15, 7 p.m. today. $12. Parade and Day at Adobe on Saturday, free. Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. Sunday. $5. 5K and Fun Run, Latin jazz music on Sunday. Gymkhana, Old Agoura Equestrian Center, Sunday, $6 per class or $25 all day. Time: 11:30 AM Phone: 818.597.7361 Date: 10/3/2008

SAT., OCT. 4

Bonsai Exhibit

Conejo Valley Bonsai Society hosts fifth annual bonsai exhibition and demonstration, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Exhibit of work by society members. Demonstrations at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. both days. Members answer questions, give advice. Street parking on T.O. Boulevard only. Contact: Ken Time: 9:00 AM Phone: 805.495.7480 Date: 10/4/2008

Fall Festival

Westlake High School Baseball hosts fall festival and boutique, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., parking lot by football stadium, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Vendors, farmers' market, shaved ice, Dakota's barbecue, face painting, climbing wall, dunk tank. Contact: Lisa Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.492.3719 Date: 10/4/2008

Pumpkin Patch

Faulkner Farm hosts Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at farm, 14292 W. Telegraph Road, Santa Paula. Pick pumpkins, hayrides, petting zoo, mini train rides, live entertainment, pumpkin launching, country-time food for sale. Sponsored by Santa Paula Rotary Club. Proceeds to scholarships, worthy causes. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 888.522.1884 Date: 10/4/2008