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Conejo Valley Newcomers Club Monthly coffee at Corner Bakery, 111 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. For residents of Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Oak Park, Camarillo. Phone: 805.677.2628 Contact: Pat Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 2/6/2009
West Valley Folk Dancers Meets every Friday 7:15 to 10 p.m. at Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Italian/Sardinian line dance "Passu Torrau" taught. Macedonian line dance "Go Pratile Dedo" reviewed. Wear soft shoes. $4 admission. Phone: 818.591.9078 Email: hobnoblax@roadrunner.com Time: 7:15 p.m. Date: 2/6/2009
'Private Lives' Noel Coward comedy opens at Ojai Art Center Theater, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. Through March 7. Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. $18 adults. $15 students, seniors, Art Center members. First weekend is two for one price. Phone: 805.640.8797 Contact: Box office Web: www.OjaiACT.org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 2/6/2009
'The Prisoner Of Second Avenue' High Street Arts Center opens Neil Simon comedy at theater, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Through March 8. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors, $8 children under 12. Group rates available. Phone: 805.529.8700 Web: www.highstreetartscenter.com Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 2/6/2009
'The Pirates Of Penzance' Musical opens at Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive, inside Camarillo Airport. Through March 15. Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. $10 to $18. Bring nonperishable food item for food bank, receive free bag of popcorn. Call for discount offers. Phone: 805.388.5716 Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 2/6/2009
'The Music Man' Conejo Players open Meredith Wilson's musical "The Music Man" 8 p.m. at theater, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Through March 7. 8 p.m. ThursdaysSaturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. $20 to $14. For all ages. Phone: 805.495.3715 Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 2/6/2009
SAT., FEB. 7
American Association Of University Women Coffee and chat at Greenhouse Cafe, 652 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Phone: 805.493.2138 Contact: Narda Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 2/7/ 2009
Woodland Hills Branch Library Keri Dearborn gives interactive program on animals of the Ice Age at library, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Fossils to handle. Phone: 818.706.8942 Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 2/7/2009
Flag Retirement Ceremony Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 718, Daughters of the American Revolution Conejo Valley Chapter at Ascension Lutheran Church parking lot, 1600 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Cake, hot chocolate, apple cider served following the ceremony. Free, open to the public. Phone: 805.494.0797 Contact: Jeanette Email: we3kings33 @aol.com Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: 2/7/2009
TOHS Jazz Band Fundraiser Lancer Band Booster Club hosts Casino Night, silent auction at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive, Moorpark. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, blackjack, roulette, poker. Thousand Oaks High School Jazz Band plays. Dress code: business casual, no denim. $45 at door includes $100 play money. Contact: Frances Fleming Email: fundraising @tohsband.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 2/7/2009
Boy Scout Troop 611 Pasta Dinner Authentic Italian pasta dinner served 5 to 8 p.m. at Cosgrove Center, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Penne pasta, sausage, meatballs, salad, bread, drinks. Eat in or take out. $9 adults, $7 seniors over 62, $5 children under 12. Contact: Wally Phone: 805.523.8743 Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 2/7/2009
'The Art of Belly Dance' Performance Bellydance Superstars present variety of belly dance styles and artists at Ventura Majestic Theater, 26 S. Chestnut St., Ventura. Doors open 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. $32 advance, $38 at door. Phone: 805.653.0721 Web: www.bellydancesuperstars.com Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 2/7/2009
SUN., FEB. 8
Golf Tournament Third annual golf tournament fundraiser at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive helps baseball team. Registration 10 a.m. Putting contest 10:30 a.m. Shotgun start 11:30 a.m. Foursomes, dinner, raffle, silent auction. $165 per golfer. Phone: 805.491.0640 Contact: Brad Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 2/8/ 2009
Conejo Botanic Garden Plant sale at Kids' Adventure Garden, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 350 W. Gainsborough Road at Jeaunine Drive, Thousand Oaks. California native, drought-tolerant plants for sale. Weather permitting. Free admission. Phone: 805.494.7630 Web: www.conejogarden.org Time: 10:30 a.m. Date: 2/8/2009
Simi Valley Jazz Club 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Live music of '20s to '50s. Errol Desmond LeBlanc performs 3:15 p.m. Light refreshments, dance floor. Jammers welcome. Phone: 805.527.5905 Web: www.simivalleyjazzclub.com Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 2/8/2009
Jewish Genealogical Soc. Guest Speaker Meets 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Arthur Benveniste speaks on "Secret Jews: History and culture of Crypto-Jews and their research for Jewish roots and identity." Free. Phone: 818.889.6616 Contact: Jan Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: 2/8/ 2009
Westlake High School Instrumental Music Hosts 14th annual dinner dance Mardi Gras fundraiser at The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 4:30 p.m. doors open, silent auction. 6 p.m. dinner. Performances by school's chamber orchestra, studio jazz band, parent/staff band. Live auction. $75 adults, $60 students. Phone: 805.381.1083 Contact: Cathy Eckley Email: cecktimes3@yahoo.com Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: 2/8/2009
MON., FEB. 9
Conejo Orchid Society Meets at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Peter Lin speaks on weird orchids. Refreshments, orchid raffle. Guests welcome, free. Phone: 805.278.2205 Contact: Janna Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 2/9/ 2009 TUES., FEB. 10
Camarillo Quilters Meet and Learn Camarillo Quilters meet in Orchid Room, Orchid Professional Building, Highway 101 at Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Lyn Mann discusses best techniques to simplify piecing, accuracy. Guest fee $5. Phone: 805.482.3201 Contact: Beth Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 2/10/ 2009
Camarillo Evening Toastmasters Meet Tues. Meets in community room of Ventura County Star, 550 Camarillo Outlet Drive. No appointments necessary. For those who wish to improve their speaking skills. Phone: 805.427.4986 Contact: Wendee Web: www.camarillo .freetoasthost.info Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 2/10/2009
WED,. FEB. 11
Literazzi Book Group Discussion Discussion of "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Shaffer and Barrows in Community Room, Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Free. Phone: 805.581.2884 Contact: Barbara Web: www.literazzi.com Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 2/11/2009
Rancho Simi Senior Club Activities Rancho Simi Senior Club meets at Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Refreshments, bingo, sign up for trips. Phone: 805.955.0788 Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 2/11/2009
Conejo Valley Moms 'Park Day' at Lake Conejo Valley Moms' Valentinetheme park day at Lake Park on Lake Park Drive off Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi Valley. Juice, cookies, crafts, story time, playtime. Children decorate cookies, participate in teacup relay race. For mothers with children up to age 6. Free. Phone: 818.359.3995 Contact: Sandy Time: 3:30 p.m. Date: 2/11/ 2009
Lindero Canyon Middle School Jazz Nite In schools' Steven Capretta Memorial gym, 5844 Larboard lane, Agoura Hills. Pizza dinner, silent auction 5:30 to 7 followed by concert with Jazz "A" bands from LCMS, Agoura High School. $10Proceeds pay bands' expenses to Reno Jazz Festival in April. Phone: 818.889.2143 Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 2/11/2009
IEEE Computer And Robotics Societies Meets at Ahmanson Science Bldg100, California Lutheran University60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand OaksPizza 6 p.m. Round table 7 p.mDiscuss innovations in computers, software, robotics. Free. Phone: 888.753.7311 Contact: Craig Reinhart Email: reinhart@clunet.edu Web: www.ieee-buenaventura.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 2/11/ 2009
Conejo Valley Fly Fishers David Taylor speaks on fly fishing in Alaska at Orchid Room, Best Western Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Phone: 805.498.2944 Web: www.cvff.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 2/11/2009
Program On Early Radio Jimmy Weldon presents program "Fire in the sky" about early days of radio at CanogaOwensmouth Historical Society, 7248 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park, in historic fire station. Refreshments served. Free. Visit history museum before or after program. Phone: 818.346.5252 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 2/11/2009
THURS., FEB. 12
Somis Thursday Club Meets at clubhouse, 5380 Bell St., Somis. Lunch, program of Aloha Singers trio and Pineapple Strummers. Hawaiian attire suggested. $15 for lunch. Member California Federation of Women's Clubs. Phone: 805.987.2728 Contact: Beth Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 2/12/ 2009
Conejo Gem & Mineral Club Meets at Hillcrest Art Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Montly speaker on earth science, minerals, rocks, fossils. Pebble Pup workshop for youth during meeting. Free, guests welcomed. Phone: 805.494.7734 Contact: Debbie Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 2/12/ 2009
FRI., FEB. 13
Simi Valley Police Foundation Hosts 11th annual banquet at Reagan Library, 40 PresidentiaDrive, Simi Valley. Reception 6 p.m. Dinner 7:15 p.m. Awards presentation, live auction, entertainment by Tony Maddox Band. $110 per person, $2,000 VIP table of 10. Proceeds fund police programs. Phone: 805.581.2743 Web: www.svpf.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 2/13/2009
Dance Jam Ventura Freestyle barefoot dancing with or without partner, 7 to 10 p.m. at new location, Ventura NIA Center, 2343 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura. DJ plays variety of music. Smoke-, drug-, alcohol-free. $7 to $10 adults, $2 children 16 and under. For all ages. Phone: 805.850.7112 Web: www.waywebby.com/dancejam Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 2/13/2009
Fireside Concert At Borchard Community Center, 190 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Musicians are songwriter Richard Berman, Gemini (couple), the Cowboy Balladeers (western songs), Chris Cairns Bluegrass Band. Adults only, no children. $7 donation at door. Seating first come, first served. Phone: 805.499.3511 Contact: Bob Kroll Email: folksgr1@aol.com Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 2/13/2009
SAT., FEB. 14
Allied Artists of Santa Monica Mountains Paint out at Leo Carrillo State Beach, 35000 W. PCH, Malibu. For artists in all media. Meet in parking lot after ranger station under red flag. Stay to early afternoon. Bring lunch, own art supplies, cash for parking fees. Facilities available. Phone: 310.338.0333 Contact: Carole Web: www.alliedartists.com Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 2/14/2009
Sweetheart Saturday Conejo Valley Historical Society celebrates Valentine's Day, 1 to 4 p.m., at Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Antique valentines on display. Refreshments served. Presentation of history of valentine greetings 2 p.m. in Anderson Hall. Portraits taken in Heritage Rose Garden. Free admission to couples married 30 years or more. Open to public. Phone: 805.498.9441 Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 2/14/2009
Brandon's Buddies Play Date 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brandon's Village, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas. Integrated play for children with and without disabilities. Face painting, crafts, entertainment, treats. Children may bring a sack lunch. Free. Reservations requested. Phone: 818.222.8118 Contact: Dina Kaplan Email: brandonbuddies@pacbell.net Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 2/14/2009
SUN., FEB. 15
Channel Cities Jazz Club Meets 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, 2600 S. Harbor Blvd., Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard. Marilyn King featured performer 3 to 4 p.m.. Live swing, jazz music. Open jam 4 to 4:30 p.m. $10 donation at door. Food and drink for sale. Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 2/15/2009
Mount Cross Concert Series Pacific Winds Trio: flute, clarinet, bassoon at 102 Camino Esplendido, Camarillo. $15 donation. Phone: 805.484.2054 Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 2/15/2009
MON., FEB. 16
Freethinkers Of Ventura County Meets at Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Dinner 6 to 7:30 p.m. Program 7:30 to 9 p.m. Club founder and president Charlotte Poe presents "Mother Teresa: Hell's Angel." Three short videos by Christopher Hichens screened. Questions, discussion follows. Phone: 805.443.8753 Email: FrThVC@yahoo.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 2/16/2009
TUES., FEB. 17
Sierra Club Slide Show San Fernando Valley Sierra Club meets 7 to 9 p.m. at Reseda Park Rec. Hall, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda. Program is "Native waters of the San Fernando Valley." Debbie Bruschaber, co-executive director of the Mountains Restoration Trust, presents digital slide show on the San Fernando Groundwater Basin, how to protect the recharge areas that are left. Refreshments follow the program. Phone: 818.887.9384 Contact: Ellen Trumpler Email: obama09elt@yahoo.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 2/17/2009
WED., FEB. 18
Canoga Park West Hills Republican Women Meets at Radisson Hotel, 9777 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth. Candidates for March 3 election Los Angeles city government will speak. Ron Kaye to discuss Proposition B. Lunch served. Reservations requested. Phone: 818.346.1030 Contact: Teddy Howell Time: 10:30 a.m. Date: 2/18/2009
Travel Presentation Traveler and writer Irma Kackert gives slide presentation of "A woman around the world alone Part 1" at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 12:15 p.m. Date: 2/18/2009
Agoura/Oak Park/ Conejo Valley Chamber Shop Agoura Hills reception 5 to 8 p.m. at Maria's Italian Kitchen, 29035 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. Merchants, Chamber members offer discounts. Free food, discounted wine and beer served. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.889.3150 Contact: Chamber office Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 2/18/2009
Calabasas Chamber Of Commerce Business mixer 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Volvo of Calabasas, 24400 Calabasas Road. Free for members, $5 nonmembers. Phone: 818.222.5680 Contact: Chamber office Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 2/18/2009
THURS., FEB. 19
Pleasant Valley Garden Club Meets at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3975 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Social time 9 a.m. Meeting 9:30 a.m. Bob Vieth discusses "uncommon and unusual fruits." Guests welcome. Phone: 805.484.5484 Contact: Sandy Roth Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 2/19/2009
Friends of Platt Library Larry Mantel, host of "Air Talk" on National Public Radio station KPCC speaks at Platt Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Question-and-answer time. No fee, no reservations. Phone: 818.340.9386 Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 2/19/2009
The Gold Coast Treasure Hunters Meets 7 to 9 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Show finds for the month. All welcome. Phone: 805.486.0308 Contact: Jerry Email: CROCKofCOINS @verizon.net Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 2/19/2009
Oak Park Gardeners Meets at Mae Boyer Park, 130 Kanan Road, Oak Park. Richard Blaisdell from Sperling Nursery gives presentation on garden pests, what to do about them. Free, guests welcome. Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 2/19/2009
FRI., FEB. 20
Agoura Newcomers Club Coffee at 5945 Wheelhouse Lane, Agoura Hills. LAPD officer presents "Lady Beware" safety program. Reservations requested. Phone: 818.889.7150 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 2/20/2009
Brandeis National Committee San Fernando Valley chapter. Seminar and luncheon, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Monterey at Encino, 10821 Burbank Blvd., Encino. Speakers are Laurie Levenson, Loyola Law School professor, and Richard Barton, national chair, AntiDefamation League. All proceeds benefit Brandeis Life Program Research in curing neurodegenerative diseases. Admission fee. Phone: 818.360.4031 Contact: Natalie Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 2/ 20/2009
Valentine's Sweetheart Dance And Casino Night, 6 p.m. to midnight at Casa Lopez, 325 S. "A" St., Oxnard. Fundraiser for Rio Mesa High School Music and Pageantry Boosters. Dinner, refreshments, bar, DJ, dancing, live mariachi entertainment, casino games, Texas Hold 'em tournament, silent auction, raffles. $25 advance, $35 at door. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Phone: 805.432.1502 Contact: Duan Harrion Email: riomesamusic @yahoo.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 2/20/2009
Ventura County Astronomical Society David Coppedge, team lead system administrator for Cassini Mission to Saturn and Titan at Jet Propulsion Lab, speaks on "The Equinox at Saturn" at Mesa Union School multipurpose room, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 2/20/2009
SAT., FEB. 21
Ventura County Genealogical Society Meets at Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Sheila Lowe speaks on "Know your ancestors through their handwriting." Workshops on Plymouth Colony, beginning research, computer lab. Free, guests welcome. Web: www.rootsweb.com Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 2/21/2009
Santa Barbara Music Club All-Mendelssohn 200th birthday concert at Faulkner Gallery Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu, Santa Barbara. "Midsummer Night's Dream," selected songs, Trio in D minor. Free. Phone: 805.683.0811 Contact: Emil Torick Email: nrundlett @cox.net Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 2/21/2009
Moorpark High Aca Deca Speech Showcase Academic Decathlon Team presents prepared speeches at Moorpark High School Performing Arts Center, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Fundraiser for team. Silent auction, raffle. Admission is $5 donation. Email: MHSAcaDeca09 @gmail.com Web: www.moorparkacadeca.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 2/21/2009
'The Marriage of Figaro' Performances tonight and Sunday at Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. Center Stage Opera, San Fernando Valley's professional opera company, performs Mozart's romantic comedy, fully staged, with Center Stage Opera Orchestra. In Italian, with supertitles projected above stage. $25 to $36 with a $5 discount for students, seniors. Phone: 818.347.9938 Contact: Bruce Web: www.culturela.org/ madridtheatre Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 2/21/2009
Thousand Oaks Dance Club Dance with live music by Caravan at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Contact: Tula Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 2/21/ 2009
SUN., FEB. 22
Gold Coast Dance Club Meets for dancing, light supper, 5 to 8 p.m. at House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Ventura. Music by Carl. $15 per couple for members, $20 per couple nonmembers. Phone: 805.386.4641 Contact: Bernice Taggesell Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 2/22/2009
TUES., FEB. 24
Women In History Fundraiser American Association of University Women Camarillo Branch hosts annual fundraiser, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Presto Pasta restaurant, 1701 Daily Drive, Camarillo. Adults and children portray famous modern women. Portion of meal costs support AAUW's Tech Trek scholarships for seventhgrade girls. Phone: 805.482.8744 Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: 2/24/2009
