FRI., OCT. 17 Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $8 children me Witch Story High Street Arts Center opens comedy "Bell, Book and Candle," 8 p.m., 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Runs through Nov. 16. 8 p.m. Fridays and 12 and under. Group rates. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.529.8700 Date: 10/17/2008 FRI., OCT. 17

Crafts At Church Simi Valley United Methodist Women host annual craft boutique, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More than 30 vendors sell linens, jewelry, home decor, holiday gifts. Bake sale, lunch, door prizes. Free admission, parking. Proceeds fund mission work. Time: 9:00 AM Phone: 805.526.6231 Date: 10/17/2008

Senior Artisans

Simi Valley Senior Center hosts Fall Arts and Crafts Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday at senior center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Senior artists present works. Free admission. Pancake breakfast 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Fee for meal. Time: 9:00 AM Phone: 805.583.6363 Date: 10/17/2008

Andaman Islands Whizzing Around the World With Irma World traveler Irma Kackert gives slide show on India, TaMahal, Andaman Islands at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. Time: 1:00 PM Phone: 805.381.2744 Date: 10/17/ 2008

Spooky House Aspen Elementary School hosts annual Harvest Festival, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at school, 1870 Oberlin Road, Thousand Oaks. Game booths, spooky house, gift basket raffle. Free admission. Game tickets, raffle tickets, food for sale. Contact: Candace Time: 3:30 PM Phone: 805.300.6538 Date: 10/17/2008

Harvest Hoedown

Ladera Elementary School hosts Harvest Hoedown, 5 to 9 p.m. at school, 1211 Calle Almendro, Thousand Oaks. Carnival games, prizes, silent auction, raffle. $12 at gate for children 2 years and up. Contact: Irene Time: 5:00 PM Phone: 805.338.6735 email: laderafundraising@yahoo.com

Date: 10/17/2008

Italian Heritage Westlake Bella Vita Italian Social Club meets at St. Jude Catholic Church parish hall, 32032 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Officer installation, program on National Italian Heritage Month. $12 members, $14 guests. Contact: Sara Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 805.446.9225 Date: 10/17/2008

Reception With Heart

Music for Heart Foundation and Conejo Valley Rotary Club host casual reception 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Oak Park Community Center, 1000 N. Kanan Road. Food, wine, entertainment, prizes, stories of children who received heart surgery. Meet two recipients, learn about program. Free admission. Contact: Brenda Time: 6:30 PM Phone: 818.625.7402 email: info@musicforheart.org Date: 10/ 17/2008

Watercolorist

Simi Valley Art Association meets 7 p.m. at community room, Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Rich Kenny, landscape watercolorist, is speaker. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Fees go to art scholarship. Open to public. Contact: Michelle Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.526.4599 Date: 10/17/2008

Folk Dancing

West Valley Folk Dancers teach international folk dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m. at Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Kirghizstan individual dance "Kouresh" and French Canadian mixer "Polka Piquee" reviewed. Wear soft shoes. $4. Time: 7:15 PM Phone: 818.591.9078 email: hobnoblax@aol.com Date: 10/17/ 2008

Saturn's Splendor Ventura County Astronomical Society meets at Vista Elementary School, 2175 Wisteria St., Simi Valley. David Doody from JPL describes Cassini mission and Saturn probe, shows views of planet. Free, public welcome. Contact: Carl Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.642.5166 email: vcas1@aol.com Date: 10/17/2008

'The King And I'

Cabrillo Music Theatre opens Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical "The King and I" 8 p.m. tonight, Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Runs through Oct. 26. Thursdays to Saturdays 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 2 p.m. Stars Deborah Gibson. Tickets $38 to $74. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.449.2787 Date: 10/17/2008

'Grow For Me'

Camarillo Community Theatre opens musical comedy "Little Shop of Horrors," 8 p.m. at 330 Skyway Drive, inside Camarillo Airport. Through Nov. 23. Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. $17 adults, $13 seniors, military, students 13 and up. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.388.5716 Date: 10/17/2008

Short Theater

10-Minute Play Festival opens 8 p.m. Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. Through Oct. 26. Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. Total of 16, 10-minute plays produced during festival. Call for schedule. $15 general admission, $10 students with ID, Fridays two for one. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 866.811.4111 Date: 10/17/2008

Ghostly Walk

Santa Paula Theater Center hosts 14th annual Ghost Walk at Santa Paula Airport. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 6:30 to 9 p.m. Through Oct. 26. Tours leave checkin station in 15minute intervals for hourlong tour. Seven spirits share allnew tales. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations $15 adults, $8 children.

Phone: 805.525.3073 website: www.ghostwalk.com.

SAT., OCT. 18

Outdoor Cleanup 18th annual COSCA Trail Work Day to rehabilitate trails in Conejo Valley. Registration 7:30 a.m. at Conejo Community Center, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. 8 a.m. buses leave for work site, return about noon. Lunch and prize giveaway until 2 p.m. Free bus shuttle, snack pack, lunch. Tools provided. Wear long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes, gloves, hat, sunscreen. Bring water. Sponsored by Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency. Time: 7:30 AM Date: 10/18/2008

Pancake Fundraiser San Fernando Valley Chapter American Parkinson's Disease Association hosts Pancakes for Parkinson's breakfast fundraiser and silent auction 8 to 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village. $5 adults, $3 children 10 and under. Proceeds to medical research. Event not affiliated with church. Contact: Jennifer Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 805.214.4802 email: pancakesforpd@gmail.com Date: 10/18/2008

Family Roots Ventura County Genealogical Society hosts annual seminar, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Handouts, syllabus, exhibits, books for sale, lunch, refreshments. Henry "Hank" Jones speaks on various topics. $35 members, $40 nonmembers. Fee includes lunch, materials. Contact: Gwenda Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 805.485.7930 email: bisbeenme2@aol.com Date: 10/ 18/2008

Fiber Arts Show

Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild hosts annual Open House, Show, Sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Studio Channel Islands Art Center, on campus of Cal State Channel Islands, Camarillo. Demonstrations, silent auction, commercial vendors. Sales of spinning fibers, weaving looms, yarns, beads, books, clothing. Contact: Silvia Time: 10:00 AM email: saleidig@yahoo.com Date: 10/18/ 2008

Candidates Speak Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley hosts brunch, 10 a.m. to noon, Mandevilla restaurant, 951 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Discussion of election propositions. One candidate for school board, City Council speak. Reservations requested. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.495.1515 Date: 10/18/2008

Fall Fun

St. Paul Lutheran Church hosts Harvest Festival, noon to 5 p.m., 30600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. Games, inflatables, cakewalk, popcorn, funnel cake, sno-cones, live entertainment, giveaways. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, bratwurst for sale. Free admission. Community welcome. Contact: Judy Time: 12:00 PM Phone: 818.889.1620 Date: 10/18/2008

GOP Barbecue Ventura County Republican Party hosts annual barbecue, 1 to 4 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. "Moose burgers," hot dogs. Republican candidates present, guest speakers. $15 adults, $7.50 children 12 and under. Reservations requested. Time: 1:00 PM Phone: 805.557.1240 email: venturacountygop@gmail.com

Date: 10/18/2008

Ojai Celebrates Art

Ojai Valley Museum opens juried art show, "Ojai Celebrates Art," with reception, awards ceremony 3 to 5 p.m., 130 W. Ojai Ave. Call for museum hours. Contact: Ann Time: 3:00 PM Phone: 805.646.6460 email: ascanlin@pacbell.net Date: 10/18/ 2008

Leadership Awards Southeast Ventura County YMCA hosts 11th annual Leadership Awards Banquet at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive, Moorpark. $175 per person. Proceeds provides financial assistance to eligible YMCA participants. Contact: Lori Time: 5:00 PM Phone: 805.497.3081 email: lkent@sevymca.org Date: 10/18/ 2008

Poker Tournament

Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley hosts fourth annual Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament at clubhouse, 2850 Lemon Drive, Simi Valley. Registration, refresher course 5 p.m. Play starts 6 p.m. sharp. $150 players, $50 observers. Includes dinner, two drinks, funny money, raffle entry. Time: 5:00 PM Phone: 805.527.4437 email: bgcsandee@bgcsimi.com Date: 10/18/2008

Moore Dancing

Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Music by Moore Music. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.381.2744 Date: 10/18/2008 SUN., OCT. 19

Street Fair

Rotary Club Thousand Oaks hosts Street Fair, 1 a.m. to 4 p.m., Moorpark Road from Hillcrest Drive to Wilbur Road, Thousand Oaks. 300 arts and crafts vendors, entertainment on two stages, food booths, home improvement area, children's area. Free admission and parking. Net proceeds go to charities. Time: 9:00 AM Date: 10/19/2008

Family Carnival

Amanda McPherson Foundation hosts fifth annual Family Walk and Carnival at Rancho Madera Community Park in Wood Ranch, 556 Lake Park Drive, Simi Valley. Registration 9:30 a.m. Walk starts 10 a.m. Carnival, food, games after walk. Fundraiser for foundation.

Time: 9:30 AM Date: 10/19/2008

Think Green

Conejo Botanical Garden hosts monthly plant sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kids Adventure Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Free admission to garden. Contact: Irene Time: 10:00 AM email: ibenyoung@yahoo.com Date: 10/ 19/2008

Walk The Dog Fourth annual Nuts for Mutts The Walk at Shepard Stadium, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Registration, breakfast 8:30 a.m. 5K walk follows. Live music, dog-friendly fair. Benefits nonprofit animal rescue New Leash On Life. Free parking.

Phone: 661.255.0097. web: www.nutsformutts.org.

TUES., OCT. 21

Moms And Kids

Conejo Valley Moms hosts Halloween Hunt, Rancho Conejo Playfield, 950 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. For mothers and their children up to age 6. Halloween-themed games, crafts, treats, story time, playtime. Free. Contact: Sandy Time: 3:30 PM Phone: 818.359.3995 Date: 10/21/2008

Ballot Measures

Friends of the Platt Library hosts Ellen Pangarliotas of Los Angeles League of Women Voters Speakers Bureau, multipurpose room, Platt Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Pangarliotas presents analysis, review of November ballot measures. Free, no reservations required. Time: 6:45 PM Phone: 818.340.9386 Date: 10/21/2008

Confederate Reenactor Conejo Valley Genealogical Society meets 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Ed Mann portrays a Confederate Army officer, discusses Civil War history. Refreshments served. Guests welcome. Time: 6:45 PM Phone: 805.388.5991 Date: 10/21/2008

WED., OCT. 22

Fine Embroidery Channel Islands Chapter The Embroiderers' Guild of America meets Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Beginners welcome. Contact: Janet Time: 9:30 AM Phone: 805.482.4330 Date: 10/22/2008

Simi Valley Music

Simi Valley Acoustic Music Club meets 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at private home in Simi Valley. For all skill levels. Play in song circles or listen. Free admission. Contact: M. Gregory Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.579.6416 Date: 10/22/2008

THURS., OCT. 23

Republican Women Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated meets at Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road. 11 a.m. networking, noon luncheon. Dr. Robert Kaufman speaks on McCain/Palin campaign. Michael Reagan special guest. $40. Prepaid reservations required. Contact: Rosemary Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 818.889.4839 email: torwfrl@roadrunner.com Date: 10/23/ 2008

GOP Federated Westlake Village Republican Women hosts luncheon at Provence Room, Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road. Speaker is the Rev. Jesse Peterson, president of Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny, a nonprofit. $40. Spouses, guests welcome. Prepaid reservations required. Contact: Amy Time: 11:30 AM Phone: 805.304.8110 Date: 10/23/2008

Role Of Newspapers Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada. Carolina Garcia, executive editor Los Angeles Daily News, discusses role of newspaper in community, changing news media and coverage. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Reservations requested. Time: 11:30 AM Phone: 818.222.5680 Date: 10/23/2008

School Concert Royal High School Vocal Music Department presents first concert of school year, "Sure on This Shining Night" at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Doors open 7 p.m. Musical ensembles, solos. $10 general admission at door, $8 presale, $6 students, seniors, children under 12. Refreshments available before concert.

Time: 7:30 PM Date: 10/23/2008

Singles Mingle

Conejo Senior Singles meet at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. Not church affiliated. Share experiences with other singles. Free. Contact: Judy Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.494.9863 Date: 10/23/2008

FRI., OCT. 24

Love Story With Bite Moorpark College Theater Department opens off-Broadway musical "Bat Boy: The Musical" at Main Stage, Performing Arts Center on campus, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. 8 p.m. Oct. 25, 30, 31, Nov. 1, 7, 8. 2 p.m. Oct. 26, Nov. 2. Tickets $8 to $16 for play. Foundation fundraiser Halloween Party 6 p.m. Oct. 25, $150. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.378.1485 Date: 10/24/2008