Datebook

FRI., SEPT. 18

Simi Valley Art Association Meets at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Berj Kafai demonstrates expressionistic oil painting techniques. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Free to students accompanied with paying adult. Phone: 805.526.4599 Contact: Michelle Adler Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 9/18/2009

Ventura County

Astronomical Society Meets at multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Dr. Gary Peterson, geology professor at San Diego State University and planetologist, discusses “The capture of the moon.” Public invited. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/18/2009

‘Doubt’ John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prizewinning drama opens 8 p.m. at Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. 7th St. Through Oct. 25. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $18 adults, $15 seniors and students, $12 children 12 and under. Phone: 805.525.4645 Contact: Box office Web: www .santapaulatheatercenter.org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 9/18/2009

SAT., SEPT. 19

Moorpark Coastal

Cleanup Day 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at pedestrian bridge at Villa Campesina Park. Volunteers clean section of Arroyo Simi. Counts toward school graduation service hours. Free. Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes, bring work gloves. Phone: 805.517.6257 Contact: City Hall Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/ 19/2009

Ojai Peddlers Fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Rain or shine. Quality antiques, collectibles, handcrafts, international crafts for sale. Benefit for Mira Monte PTO. Free admission, free parking in municipal lot. Phone: 805.964.8915 Contact: Pat Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/19/2009

19th Annual

Gold Coast Pirate Faire 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 19, 20, 26, 27 at Lake Casitas Recreation Area, Ojai. Recreation of 15th century pirate village with costumed reenactors. Entertainment on three stages. Outdoor market with period clothing, armament, jewelry. Food court, children’s activities, battle reenactments. Kids’ costume contests. Adult beverages available. $16 adults, $14 seniors 62 up, $8 children 11 and under. Children under 4 free. $1 discount with canned pet food donation for Humane Society. Parking $5. Dogs on leash. No outside alcoholic beverages. Backpacks, coolers subject to search. Phone: 805.496.6036 Web: www .ojaipiratefestival.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Festival De

La Herencia Latina Noon to 10 p.m. today and Sunday at Veterans Park, Florence Place and Perry Road, Bell Gardens. Latino heritage month annual festival. Exhibitor booths, food and beverages, arts and crafts, community services, commercial products, information on healthcare, legal, real estate, jobs, education. Free health screenings, free gifts, carnival rides and games, live music.

Phone: 818.718.7956 Contact: Comite Civico Latino-Americano

Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Simi Conejo

Linux Users Group 1 to 5 p.m. at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Learn about free software for personal computers. Free. Web: www.sclug.org Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Ventura County

Genealogical Society Meets at Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Bonnie Raskin, member of Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society, presents “Tale of three orphans stranded at Ellis Island.” Workshops on Google book, family website, computer lab. Books, supplies for sale. Guests welcome to attend for free. Phone: 805.654.1127 Contact: Phil Web: www.rootsweb.com Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Oxnard Oktoberfest 1 to 5 p.m. at Oxnard Historic Farm Park, corner Cesar Chavez and Pinata drives. Bratwurst, beer, traditional music, silent auction, vendors, historical documentary shown on Oxnard history. Tour historic homes on property. Free admission. Phone: 805.988.8810 Contact: Jeff Maulhardt Web: www .oxnardfarmpark.org Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters 2 to 4 p.m. at Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Dr. Robert Dodge presents “Building a world beyond war: A road map for citizens” on nonviolent alternatives to war. Screening of movie “The Power of Forgiveness.” Co-sponsored by Ventura County ACLU. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.643.8048 Contact: Mary Olson Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009

Thousand Oaks Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. The Starlighters play music. Western theme. Singles, couples welcome. Refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/19/2009

SUN., SEPT. 20

Camarillo-Somis

Pleasant Valley Lions Run At Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road. 5K Lion Run begins 8 a.m. 1K Cub Run for ages up to 12 8:45 a.m. For runners, walkers. Proceeds benefit local Lions charities. Registration 7 a.m. $25 5K, $20 1K. Phone: 805.987.4272 Email: mjbelectric@worldnet.att.net Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 9/20/2009

The Big Run IV Motorcycle run to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County. Sign in 8:30 to 10 a.m. at HarleyDavidson in Camarillo or Simi Valley. Ride ends at Grove Park in Camarillo. Live music, raffle, barbecue, auction, prizes. Grand Marshal Mickey Jones. Advance tickets $25 per rider, passenger. Day of event $30. Must be 18 years or older to participate. Phone: 805.484.2282 Web: www.thebigrun.org Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 9/20/2009

Fairwind Yacht Club Nonprofit sailing club open house at Peninsula Park, Oxnard Harbor, 3333 Peninsula Road. View boats, sail. Free. Phone: 805.551.9671 Contact: Mike Web: www.fairwind.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 9/20/2009

American Association

Of University Women Camarillo chapter. Fall “blast off” meeting and salad luncheon at Norma Maidel’s home, 6560 Armitos Drive, Camarillo. Scholarships awarded. Girls who attended Tech Trek science/math camp attend. Free, open to public. Phone: 805.389.3064 Contact: Jerrie Newman Time: 12:30 p.m. Date: 9/20/2009

Readers Theater At

Simi Valley Library 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Local actors read selected scenes from Thornton Wilder’s drama “Our Town.” Audience discussion after performance. Free. Phone: 805.526.1735 Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 9/20/2009

Richard Berman & Caren

Armstrong House Concert At home of Patty Quintana, 6219 Costello Ave., Van Nuys. Two award-winning songwriters perform a house concert. $12. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.989.5577 Contact: Patty Quintana Email: 4pdq@sbcglobal.net Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 9/20/2009

MON., SEPT. 21

Freethinkers Of

Ventura County Meets at Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Jeanean Hollen and Stan Kohls give multimedia presentation on recent trip to China. Question-and-answer time. Come early for nohost dinner. Phone: 805.443.8753 Contact: Charlotte Poe Email: FrThVC@yahoo.com Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 9/21/2009

WED., SEPT. 23

Channel Island Chapter

The Embroiderers’ Guild Meets at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Sharon Clark gives lecture on rug hooking. Beginners welcome. Phone: 805.498.5956 Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 9/23/2009

Westlake Wedgies

Blue Thong Society Meets at Fiamme restaurant, 3731 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Book exchange, bring one, take one. Collect food, sundry items for food bank. Newcomers welcome. Phone: 805.901.1684 Contact: Shannon Miranda Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 9/23/2009

THURS., SEPT. 24

Chamber Fall Business

Expo, Trade Show 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Sponsored by Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce. Showcase of local vendors, businesses. Restaurants offer food samples. Raffle prizes. Free to public, Phone: 805.370.0035 Contact: Chamber Web: www .towlvchamber.org Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: 9/24/2009

Thousand Oaks

Personal Computer Club Meets at Goebel Senior Adult Center, Thousand Oaks. Don Baker of Klassic Specialties, based in Artesia, Calif., presents program on photo and inkjet printing. Public invited, free. Phone: 805.496.8053 Contact: Eli Spater Web: www.topcc.org Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 9/24/2009

FRI., SEPT. 25

Redondo Beach

Lobster Festival 5 to 11 p.m. today, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. Sponsored by Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce. Freshly prepared lobsters, food and beverages, “barefoot” casino, live music from local and tribute bands, beachwear models, pro wake boarders, karaoke bar, kids’ play area, fire dancing troupe in evening. $12 admission, $5 ages 3 to 12, children under 3 free. $30 and $50 lobster packages. Web: www.LobsterFestival.com Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 9/25/2009

SAT., SEPT. 26

Fourth Annual

Wag ’N Walk At Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Registration 7:30 a.m. Walk starts 8:30 a.m., threemile walk around arroyo. Silent auction, goodie bags, dog adoptions, continental breakfast, dog talent contest. Fundraiser for nonprofit animal rescue group. Phone: 805.578.4529 Contact: Stephanie Barron Email: Steph4loans@sbcglobal.net

Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 9/26/2009

E-Waste Recycling

Fundraiser 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Whole Foods, 740 E. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Coastal E-Waste hosting a free electronic waste drop-off for recycling. Funds raised will benefit 3-year-old Quinn Kiera McMurtry, diagnosed with leukemia. Phone: 866.410.9600 Contact: Michael Sarubbi Email: ewasteevent@yahoo.com Web: www.ezewaste.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/26/2009

23rd Annual Oktoberfest 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. Authentic German music, dancing, food. Beer garden, wine tastings. Bavarian costume contest. Family games, petting zoo, craft booths. $10 adults, children under 2 and active duty military free. Free parking. Sponsored by Newbury Park Rotary Club. Phone: 805.701.7248 Web: www.okto-beerfest.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 9/26/2009