FRI., MAR. 6

Thousand Oaks-WLV

Chamber Of Commerce Networking breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m. at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Registration 6:45 a.m. Early bird drawings 7 a.m. Seven networking groups featured. Networking bingo. $27 at door. Reservations requested. Phone: 805.370.0035 Web: www .towlvchamber.org Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 3/6/2009

Key Clubs Spaghetti Dinner Kiwanis-sponsored Key Clubs from Royal, Simi, Santa Susana high schools host spaghetti dinner fundraiser, 5:45 to 9 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Spaghetti, salad, rolls, butter, lemonade. Music, entertainment. $8 adults, $5 children 12 & under. Phone: 805.520.0549 Contact: Kathi VanEtten Time: 5:45 p.m. Date: 3/6/2009

Used Book Sale Sponsored by Friends of Thousand Oaks Library at Community Art Gallery, 2331 Borchard Road, next to Newbury Park Branch Library. 6 to 8:30 p.m. today. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 35 cents children's books. 50 cents paperbacks. $1 hardbacks. Book donations accepted. Admission, parking free. Phone: 805.480.9737 Contact: Geri Trail Web: www.ftol.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 3/6/2009

Independent

Community Films Screen at TPA Film Night at Yoga Desa in Pinetree Center, 120 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga Canyon. Films: Caracol, Education in Resistance. Q&A after films. Snack potluck 7:45 p.m. Bring wine, cheese, dip, fruit, crackers. Films start 8 p.m. Requested donation $10. No one turned away for lack of funds. Phone: 310.455.9389 Contact: Julie Levine Web: www .TopangaPeaceAlliance.org Time: 7:45 p.m. Date: 3/6/2009

SAT., MAR. 7

Rotary Rummage Sale Sponsored by Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 104 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 1 block east of Moorpark Road. Proceeds benefit local charities, humanitarian projects worldwide. Phone: 805.217.2190 Contact: Cecelia Email: jelohim @EliteFitnessPlus.com Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 3/7/2009

American Association Of

University Women Coffee and chat at Greenhouse Cafe, 652 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Welcome new members. Phone: 805.493.2138 Contact: Narda Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 3/7/ 2009

Emergency Preparedness

Expo 2009 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1276 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. Joe Kwan, reserve deputy of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and member of the Agoura Hills Search and Rescue Team, tells how to prepare for a disaster. Booths, demonstrations, classes, water storage, first aid, canning, 72-hour kits, food storage and cooking, emergency communications. Emergency vehicles on display. Lunch offered as fundraiser by Boy Scout Troop No. 3662. Free admission. Phone: 805.582.0480 Contact: Cherie Email: cherielynnae @sbcglobal.net Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 3/7/2009

Gem, Mineral, Lapidary,

Fossil Show 47th annual Ventura show at Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 50 displays of rocks and minerals, 15 dealers, artist demos, raffles, silent auctions, flea markets, plant sale, children's activities, free items for teachers with ID cards. Phone: 805.987.0043 Contact: Andy Anderson Web: www .wgms.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 3/7/2009

Hostelling International Hostelling 101 Workshop at HI Travel Center, 1434 Second St., Santa Monica. Introduces novice traveler to hostelling. Free admission. Phone: 310.393.3413 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 3/7/2009

Boy Scout

Spaghetti Dinner Troop No. 716 hosts 45th annual dinner fundraiser, 4 to 8 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks, 1000 E. Janss Road. $5 adults, $3 children 10 & under.

Phone: 805.907.6916 Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 3/7/2009

La Mariposa

Elementary

School

Fundraiser Inaugural dinner dance with live, silent auctions at Las Posas Country Club, 955 Fairway Drive, Camarillo. Dinner, dessert, wine, entertainment by DJ

4 to RoavailaMo

Bo Jaxon. Student-made quilts auctioned off. $65 advance sale only.

Email: hstern @venturainvestmentco.com Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 3/7/2009

NCL Juniors of

Ventura County Hosts gala fundraiser Casino Royale 009, 6 p.m. to midnight at Ventura Beach Marriott. Proceeds benefit Childrens Cancer and Blood Diseases Program, new treatment facility at Ventura County Medical Center. Phone: 805.218.5030 Contact: Davina Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 3/7/ 2009

Family Move Night

In Calabasas Hosted by Teen Activities Council of city of Calabasas. Animated film "Kung Fu Panda" shown at Calabasas Library, Founders Hall, 200 Civic Center Way. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Screenings 7 p.m. Children's arts and crafts. Free gift bag for first 80 children. Bring pillows, blankets. Free admission; food and beverages sold. Phone: 818.880.6461 Contact: Michelle Lee Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/7/2009

Boy Scout Venture Crew

No. 9642 Game night, open house at Moorpark residence. Foosball, Wii, Guitar Hero, skateboarding, darts, music. Call for location. Reservations requested. BSA Venture Crew is coed organization for young men and women ages 14 to 20. Phone: 805.529.2069 Contact: Ilene Freeman Email: sifreemn @pacbell.net Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 3/7/2009

SUN., MAR. 8

Simi Valley Jazz Club 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Nightblooming Jazzmen perform 3:15 p.m. Light refreshments. Phone: 805.527.5905 Web: www.simivalleyjazzclub.com Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 3/8/2009

Santa Barbara Music Club Benefit for scholarship fund at 1250 Mesa Road, Montecito. Irish celebration with The Foggy Dew Irish band Willie Quinn, Garry Jensen, Randy Parada. Irish dancers the Quinn Sisters. Marilyn Gilbert sings Irish folk songs. Vivian Rangel, Grey Brothers, Nathan Rundlett. Erin Graffy reads Irish tales. Reception follows. Tickets $25. Phone: 805.969.7183 Contact: Marilyn Gilbert Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 3/8/2009

Channel Islands

Chamber Orchestra Presents Spring Creation concert at First United Methodist Church, 1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. Virginia Kron plays Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor. Orchestra plays overture to "The Italian Girl in Algiers" by Rossini, "The Creation of the World" by Milhaud. $20 suggested donation.

Phone: 805.643.8621 Web: www.cichamberorchestra.org Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 3/8/2009

Singles Party For ages 40 and up at Monterey at Encino, 16821 Burbank Blvd., Encino. Live entertainment, buffet served. $30 advance, $35 at door. Phone: 818.342.3311 Contact: Fred Gansky Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 3/8/2009

MON., MAR. 9

Art Etc. Yard Sale 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on patio between Buildings CRC and SAB, Ventura College campus. Sponsored by Ventura College Friends of the Arts. Free admission. All funds raised support awards for Ventura College art students. Phone: 805.654.6462 Contact: Alisa Moore Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 3/9/2009

Poinsettia Painters Local chapter of Society of Decorative Painters meets at the Orchid Building, UFCW Local Union Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Marilyn Harvey teaches about the "monsieur chef de cuisine" recipe holder that holds recipe cards while cooking. Phone: 805.279.0041 Contact: Peggy Jones Email: tollpainter01 @roadrunner.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/9/2009

Conejo Orchid Society Meets at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Jerry Robinson speaks on tilandsias. Refreshments, orchid raffle. Guests welcome. Phone: 818.991.1275 Contact: Janice Kobey Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/9/2009

Conejo Valley

Toastmasters Host annual spring speech contests, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Baxter Building auditorium, Thousand Oaks. International Speech and Tall Tales contests. Free. Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 3/9/2009

TUES., MAR. 10

Las Virgenes League of

Women Voters Coffee 9:30 a.m. Program 10 a.m. Guest speaker Cathy Brudnicki, executive director for Ventura County Homeless and Housing Coalition. Call for meeting location. Phone: 818.889.1068 Contact: Debbie Verity Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 3/10/2009

Camarillo Quilters Meets at Orchid Room, Orchid Professional Building, 101 Freeway at Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Pat Blair demonstrates how to enhance a quilt top with paint, machine stitches. Guest fee $5. Phone: 805.482.3201 Contact: Beth Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 3/10/ 2009

Westlake Newcomers Club Hosts Kaffeeklatsch at private home. No guest speaker, members socialize. New members welcome. Location given upon RSVP. Phone: 818.735.7317 ay Contact: Hope Silva Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 3/10/2009 Hill s Los Angeles ees Opera Talk Friends of Platt Library hosts behindthe-scenes look at L.A. Opera at library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Free admission, no reservations needed. Phone: 818.340 .9386 Web: www .plattlibrary.org/ events Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 3/10/2009 Ventura County Writers Club Guest speaker columnist Starshine Roshell, 7 to 9 p.m. at Border Books, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Free. Contact: Sheli Ellsworth Web: www. venturacountywriters.com Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/10/2009

Thousand Oaks

Women's Connection Lunch, program 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Naylor's Banquet Center, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Program on the joy of tea. Musical guest Michelle and Megan Moore. Yrena Friedman, pharmacist, tells how she found "prescription for peace." $16. Free child care by reservation. Phone: 805.498.1823 Contact: Joanne Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: 3/11/ 2009

Mix 'N Mingle For seniors age 55 and up to share favorite interests, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Laurel Engel, facilitator. Free. Reservation requested. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: 3/11/2009

IEEE Computer And

Robotics Societies Meets at Ahamanson Science Building 100, California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Kim Terry of Terrosa Tech discusses cloud computing. Pizza 6 p.m., talk 7 p.m. $5 for pizza. Phone: 888.753.7311 Contact: Karl Geiger Email: kgeiger@computer .org Web: www.ieee-buenaventura .org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 3/11/2009

Democratic Club of

Conejo Valley Meets at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Grady Hanrahan, professor of analytical chemistry, discusses global water rights, international natural resource inequality. New members welcome. Phone: 805.675.8785 Contact: Debbie Email: info @conejodemocrats.com Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 3/11/2009

THURS., MAR. 12

Somis Thursday Club Meets at clubhouse, 5380 Bell St., Somis. Lunch, program with Barbara Evans and her paper craft. $15 lunch. Member California Federation of Women's Clubs. Phone: 805.987.2728 Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 3/12/2009

Spring Business Expo 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., WLV. Sponsored by Thousand OaksWestlake Village Chamber of Commerce. 70 exhibitor booths of local businesses. Free admission. Phone: 805.370.0035 Contact: Chamber of Commerce Web: www.towlvchamber.org Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: 3/12/2009

Discovery Center For

Science And Technology Dr. Steven Norris, professor at Cal State Channel Islands, is presenter in Science Speaker Series, "Science Everyone Can Understand," 7:30 to 9 p.m. Baxter BioSciences, One Baxter Way, Westlake Village. Norris discusses state of the world's oceans. $15 single lecture, $25 remaining lectures of season. Senior, teacher, student discounts.

Phone: 805.905.8168 Email: mail@ScienceSpeakerSeries.org Web: www.ScienceSpeakerSeries .org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 3/12/ 2009

Conejo Gem And

Mineral Club Meets at Hillcrest Art Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Arnie Rudman presents "Fossil fish of Green River formation (Wyoming)." Youth program during meeting. Public welcome; free. Phone: 805.494.7734 Contact: Debbie Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 3/12/ 2009

FRI., MAR. 13

Conejo Valley Republican

Women Federated Luncheon meeting at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Guest speaker Larry Greenfield, new fellow in American studies, Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship & Political Philosophy. Greenfield discusses foreign policy of new Obama administration. Reservations required. Phone: 805.796.9732 Email: cvrwf@verizon.net Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 3/13/2009

World Premiere 2012

Quantum Leap Three-day spiritual/metaphysical and sustainable lifestyles event at Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 2500 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank. Celebrities, authors, Mayan elders, interactive lectures, music, healing forums, new technologies, conscious living strategies, Laserium LightDancer, ELEVATE Film Festival, transformational artists, vegan and raw food dining, exhibition booths. $195 for entire weekend. Proceeds assist 2012 One Heart Foundation. Phone: 818.843.6000 Contact: Jackie Email: jackie @consciousmediarelations.com Web: www.2012quantumleap.com Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 3/13/2009

Chinese Cultural Night Celebrates Chinese New Year 2009 Year of the Ox at Oak Park High School Pavilion, 899 N. Kanan Road. Music, dance, martial arts, skits, food. Sponsored by Chinese classes of Agoura and Oak Park high schools, Oak Park Chinese Language Program, Reverie Youth Symphony Orchestra. $10.

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/13/2009

Dance Jam Ventura Freestyle dancing, no partner needed, 7 to 10 p.m. at Ventura NIA Center, 2343 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura. DJ Bob "Night of the Dancing Flame." No smoking, alcohol, drugs. Family friendly. $7 to $10 adults, $2 children 16 and under.

Phone: 805.650.7112 Web: www.waywebby.com/dancejam Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 3/13/2009