FRI., DEC. 12

Village Voices Chorale Presents "That Holiday Feeling" concert at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum Theatre today and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Traditional, contemporary holiday favorites. Gloria Hilliard, director. Ticket fee. Phone: 805.379.5913 Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 12/12/2008

Woodland Hills Library Sale of new, gently used books, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Picture books, Cabbage Patch dolls, autographed books. Fabric bags for $1. All proceeds to library. Phone: 818.226.0017 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/12/2008

Agoura Newcomers Hosts holiday luncheon at 6601 Bayberry, Oak Park. Luncheon, Victorian carolers, boutique. Reservations requested. Phone: 818.889.2084 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 12/12/2008

Trail To The Stars Moderate half-mile night walk, 7 to about 9 p.m. at Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, Victory Boulevard at Valley Circle Drive, Woodland Hills. $1 parking fee. For all ages. Phone: 310.858.7272 Web: www.lamountains.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/12/2008

Channel Islands

Figure Skating Club Presents eighth annual "Spirit of the Holidays On Ice" at Channel Islands Ice Center, 83 Wagon Wheel Road, Oxnard. 7:30 p.m. today, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds go to Children's Services Auxiliary. Tickets $10 to $185. Phone: 805.988.4440 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/12/2008

Los Robles Master Chorale Performs "Holiday Presence" program of seasonal classics and contemporary selections today and Saturday at the Church of the Epiphany, 5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park. Nick Strimple, USC music professor, gives pre-concert conversation 7 p.m. each night. Talk, post-concert reception free. Concert tickets $18 advance, $20 at door, $12 students/seniors/ groups.

Phone: 805.526.7464 Web: www.losroblesmasterchorale.org

Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/12/2008

Ojai Art Center Theater Presents stage play "It's a Wonderful Life," based on the classic movie, at 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. Dec. 12 through 21, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. $15 adults. $12 students, seniors, Art Center members, $5 children under 12. Phone: 805.640.8797 Web: www.OjaiACT.org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/12/2008

SAT., DEC. 13

Boutique 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 579 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Multivendor including Miche handbags and Tastefully Simple. Phone: 8054820728 Contact: Hillside Assembly of God Church Email: roehrichfamily@adelphia .net Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 12/13/2008

Rotary Club of Woodland

Hills Arts & Crafts Faire 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Sunday at Warner Center Park, Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills. New and returning artists and craftsmen sell photography, paintings, glasswares, sculptures, Indian artifacts, jewelry, ceramics, dolls, pottery, wood items. Daily raffles. Free admission. Phone: 818.516.5729 Contact: Donna Email: dberti@socal.rr.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/13/2008

Parade Of Lights 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Channel Islands Harbor. Parade of lighted boats and Santa flying with reindeer 7 p.m. Artificial snow for kids' play. Horsedrawn carriage rides, artists' market, exhibits, food booths, live music, children's crafts and games, inflatables, face painting, water taxi rides.

Phone: 805.985.4852 Web: www.channelislandsharbor.org

Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/13/2008

Rancho Camulos

Holiday Open House 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark, south side of Highway 126, two miles east of Piru and 10 miles west of I-5. Free admission, cookies and cocoa. Museum Gift Shop, gently used book emporium open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camulos Antique and Craft market open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit from Mrs. Santa. Proceeds benefit nonprofit's historical preservation, restoration and educational efforts. Phone: 805.521.1501 Contact: Maria Web: www.ranchocamulos .org Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 12/13/2008

Master Chorale Presents "Cambridge Story and Song" holiday concert at St. John's Seminary Chapel, 5012 Seminary Road, Camarillo. $15. Phone: 805.654.0995 Email: vtachorale @yahoo.com Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/ 2008

Bethlehem

Experience Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts drivethrough recreation of first century village and manger scene, 5 to 8:30 p.m. today and Sunday at church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village. 100 costumed "villagers," live farm animals, Hebrew music and dance, marketplace. Free. Phone: 818.889.1491 Web: www.gotoBethlehem.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2008

Charity Auction Local photographer and outdoorsman Scott Blatt hosts charity auction to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 6 to 10 p.m. at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. 150 framed photos for bid. Phone: 818.338.7626 Contact: Rebecca Email: rwismann @centerportrecords.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2008

Michael McDermott Singer/songwriter Michael McDermott presents "An evening of song" 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Songs and stories about his personal journey, road of recovery. Public welcome, freewill offering. Phone: 805.791.6024 Contact: Arthur Email: artdob@yahoo.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2008

'Come Home

This Christmas' All new theatrical production at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. 7 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday. No charge but tickets required. Phone: 818.991.8040 Email: calvarychristmas@yahoo.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/13/2008

San Fernando Valley

Master Chorale Presents annual Family Holiday Concert at Theater on the Hill, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. John Rutter's "Gloria," Daniel Pinkham's "Christmas Cantata." Chorale, brass ensemble, Premiere Chamber Chorale, Satin Dolls Jazz Trio, soloists. Visit from Santa, gifts for children. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students, children 12 and under. Phone: 818.753.3306 Web: www.sfvmc.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/13/2008

SUN., DEC. 14

Bird Watching Casual one-mile hike, 8 to 10 a.m. at King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Meet at Botanic Center. Bring binoculars. Beginning birders welcome. Phone: 310.858.7272 Web: www.lamountains.com Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 12/14/2008

BMX 4 ALS Bike racing 10 a.m. to noon at Sycamore BMX Raceway, 1692 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. Raffle prizes. All proceeds go to Lou Gehrig's disease. $20 ABA members to race. $10 non ABA members. Prizes to top fundraisers. Bike, helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants required. Phone: 805.583.2697 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/14/2008 Moorpark Family

Holiday Fun

Metrolink Holiday Toy Express arrives 7:30 p.m. Moorpark train station. Free live stage show with Santa, Mrs. Claus, "snow." Bring new unwrapped toy for Firefighters' Spark of Love Toy Drive. Free movie "A Christmas Story" (PG) shown 8 p.m. at High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Concessions for sale.

Phone: 800.371.5465 Web: www.metrolinktrains.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/14/2008

Simi Valley Jazz Club 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Music of '30s to '60s. The Aristocats perform Christmas program 2:45 p.m. Qualified jammers welcome. Light refreshments. $6 members, $9 nonmembers. Phone: 805.527.5905 Web: www.simivalleyjazzclub .com Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 12/14/2008

Camarillo Community

Concert Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District. Concert at Camarillo Community Center Auditorium, corner Carmen and Burnley. Holiday favorites, singalong, Santa visit. Julie Judd, director. Free. Phone: 805.484.8050 Contact: Dan Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 12/14/2008

WED., DEC. 17

Santa Susana High

Instrumental Music Dept Performs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center stage, Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way. Performances by Jazz Orchestra, Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. Free. Phone: 805.522.6449 Contact: Stephanie Email: StampMomster @aol.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 12/17/2008

Democratic Club

of Conejo Valley Holds holiday potluck at Hillcrest Center, 403 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Election of officers. Bring canned goods for Manna food bank. Email: thommullens@yahoo.com Web: www.conejodemocrats.com Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 12/17/2008

Simi Valley/Moorpark

Democratic Club Hosts victory holiday party/potluck at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon road. Bring appetizers, dessert or warm dish. Phone: 805.582.2234 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/17/2008

Acoustic Music Club 7:30 to 11 p.m. in private home in Simi Valley. Musicians of all skill levels. Play or listen to acoustic music. Free. Phone: 805.579.6416 Contact: M. Gregory Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/ 17/2008

THURS., DEC. 18

Conejo Valley

Bonsai Society Hosts annual holiday party at Westlake Village Community Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Phone: 805.495.7480 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/18/2008

The Nutcracker Suite Electronique

Presented by Earthwalk Dance Company and Santa Monica Contemporary Ballet at 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. 8 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Dec. 21. Arranged by Seattle composer Brete. $25, $15. Phone: 818.679.3259 Contact: James Email: james @earthwalkdance .com Web: www .highwaysperformance. org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/18/2008

FRI., DEC. 19

Whizzing Around

The World Traveler Irma Kackert gives slide presentation on St. Petersburg, the Hermitage, Finland, Stockholm at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 12/19/2008

SAT., DEC. 20

CARnival Family Fun Day Petersen Automotive Museum hosts third annual CARnival Family Fun Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. at Fairfax, Los Angeles. Features exhibition, "From Autocamps to Airstreams: The Early Road to Vacationland." Balloon twisting, face painting, storytelling by Ina BucknerBarnette, children's crafts, gallery scavenger hunt. Free to museum members and with general museum admission. Free admission for all children today. Phone: 323.964.6308 Contact: Liv Email: lamend@petersen.org Web: www.petersen.org Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 12/20/2008

Moorpark College

Teaching Zoo Hosts inaugural Arctic Lights event, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Sunday at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road. Real snow, activities for all ages, music, sunset animal show, holiday lights. Educates public about Arctic environment and species affected by global warming. $5 adults, $4 children.

Phone: 805.378.1441 Web: www.moorparkcollege.edu/zoo

Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 12/20/2008

All American Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker" ballet at Ventura High School auditorium, 2 N. Catalina St., Ventura. 5:30 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday. Choreographed by Alexei Badrak. 70 students, professional guest artists. Tickets $15 to $28. Phone: 805.650.6316 Web: www.allamericanballet.org Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 12/20/2008 Thousand Oaks Dance Club Holiday dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Live music by the Unforgettables. Singles, couples welcome. Refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 12/20/2008

SUN., DEC. 21

Menorah Lighting Sixth annual Chabad Hanukkah festival at Universal CityWalk, 1000 Universal City Plaza. 5 to 9 p.m. free celebration with live entertainment by Israeli artists, children and adult activities. 6:45 to 8 p.m. lighting 15foot menorah. Phone: 818.758.1818 Contact: Rabbi Yanky Kahn Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 12/21/2008

MON., DEC. 22

Celtic Christmas Show At Ojai Valley Women's Club, 441 E. Ojai Ave. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for will call, 6:45 p.m. ticket holders. Irish step dancers, Celtic/Japanese fusion quintet. $20 advance, $22 at door. General seating. Phone: 805.665.8852 Contact: Shane Web: www .ojaiconcertseries.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/22/2008

THURS., DEC. 25

Annual Community

Holiday Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Road. For families, seniors, children. Music and entertainment for children. Sponsored by Temple Adat Elohim of Thousand Oaks. Free, no reservations needed. Phone: 805.497.7101 Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 12/25/2008

SUN., DEC. 28

Hanukkah Festival 2:30 to 5 p.m. at Ventura Harbor. 20-foot menorah lighting, children's show. live music, hot latkes, kosher food, carnival rides, Judaica boutique, olive oil press demo. Free to public. Sponsored by Chabad of Oxnard Jewish Center. Phone: 805.382.4770 Web: www.ChabadofOxnard.com Time: 2:30 p.m. Date: 12/28/2008

TUES., DEC. 30

Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters Local resident Jed Harris describes recent trip to refugee camps and families in West Bank and Israel at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Free, open to public.

Phone: 805.498.9401 Email: GlobalExchangeVCS @yahoo.com

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/30/2008

Chinese New Year

Spectacular 8 to 10 p.m. at Pasadena Civic Center, 601 E. Walnut St. New Yorkbased Divine Performing Arts company presents classical Chinese dance, music. Live orchestra, 100 dancers and musicians, digital backdrops, bilingual hosts. Dec. 31 through Jan. 4, afternoon and evening shows. Tickets $35 to $188. Web: www.laspectacular.com Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/30/2008

WED., DEC. 31

New Year's Eve Gala Opening night performance of "Hank Williams: The Lost Highway" at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. Catered dinner 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Full package includes postshow champagne reception. Call box office for ticket information. Phone: 805.583.7900 Web: www.simi-arts.org Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 12/31/2008