FRI., OCT. 13

Poetry in Action Poet/Moorpark College professor Erland Anderson discusses translating literature, 7:30 p.m., Nelson Room, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks. Sponsored by American Scandinavian Foundation of Thousand Oaks. Free, refreshments included. Anita Londgren, (805) 241-1051.

Birthday Concert Westlake Village Music Society presents "A French Birthday for Mozart," 7:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. Quartet plays music by Mozart, Loeillet, Debussy and Saint Saens. Donations $10 general, $8 seniors, $5 students. (805) 497-7884 or (818) 889-5431.

Over the Rainbow Camarillo Community Theatre presents "The Wizard of Oz" musical, today through Nov. 19 at 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo (inside airport). Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $8 to $15. Reservations (805) 388-5716.

Laugh Out Loud Agoura High School Comedy Sportz improv group performs in school's G building, 28545 Driver Ave. Doors open 6 p.m., JV team first, varsity team at 7 p.m. Members of professional Comedy Sportz in Hollywood referee. Pizza, refreshments served. $5, $3 with ASB card. (818) 879-6542.

SAT., OCT. 14

Kids' Fun Moorpark College Child Development Center hosts Discovery Day for parents and their children ages 2 to 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road. Handson learning activities for children led by the center's staff and students. $5 per child, $3 per adult. Food, soft drinks and baked goods for sale.

For Art Lovers Thursday Morning Painters exhibit today through Oct. 22 at Camarillo Art Center, 3150 Ponderosa Drive. Free, open to public Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. (805) 445-7061.

Purchase Plants Native Plant Sale at Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia B Blvd., Encino. Sponsored by Los Angeles/Santa Monica Mountains Chapter of California Native Plant Society. Buy seeds, shrubs, books, posters, crafts, food, drinks, plus displays. Free. (818) 881-3706.

Mountain Bikers Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists Assocation hosts Fat Tire Fest 2006, 19th annual fundraiser, 8 am. to 3 p.m., Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. Poker Ride 8 a.m. to noon, helmets required. Mountain bike skills clinic, log pull contest, lunch, raffle, exhibitors, celebrity pro riders Marla Streb, Mike Aucutt. $25 members, $30 non-members, $10 children 12 and under. Lunch $10, raffle tickets $1. Info, info@ccorbamtb.com. Register, www.corbamtb.com.

Get in the Swing Monthly swing dance, Goebel Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Dance lesson 7 p.m., open dancing until 11 p.m. $10 public, $5 seniors. David Katz, (818) 865-1257.

Children's Story Theatreworks USA presents children's play, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. $15 adults, $10 children. For ages 4 up. (310) 506-4522 or Ticketmaster (213) 365-3500.

California Natives Conejo Valley Botanic Garden hosts fall plant sale of water-wise and state native plants, today and tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids' Adventure Garden, 350 W. Gains-borough Road, Thousand Oaks. Free admission. (805) 494-7630.

Garage Sale Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples host children's clothing and equipment sale, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 W. Avenida de Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks. (818) 359-3995.

SUN., OCT. 15

AAUW Gathering American Association of University Women meets 1 to 3 p.m. in chapel of United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. Junior high girls present their experiences at Tek Trek science camp. For info, call Mary Patch at (805) 522-5681..

MON., OCT. 16

Make a Quilt Conejo Valley Quilters meet at Baxter Auditorium, 1 Baxter Way in Thousand Oaks. Social 6:30 p.m., Meeting 7 p.m. New quilters and guests welcomed. (818) 451-8149.

Pierce Alums Pierce College hosts Halloween Harvest Festival Alumni Party, 5 to 9 p.m., at campus, De Soto and Victory, Woodland Hills. Faculty, staff invited. Corn maze, pumpkins, snocones, food, beverages.

TUES., OCT. 17

Bottom of the World Sierra Club's San Fernando Valley Group meets 7 p.m. Reseda Park's Recreation Hall, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda. Betty Schnaar presents travel show on her trips, "Exploring Antartica's Ross Sea/Icebreaker to the Bottom of the World." Letter writing, socializing and refreshments follow talk. Open to all. For Info, call Ellen (818) 346-9421.

Music Makers Songmakers (amateur and professional musicians keeping the tradition of live acoustic music) welcome lovers of acoustic music to participate in song circles or visit. 7 to 11 p.m. in a Camarillo home. For info, TJ Zeiler, (805) 482-0029.

Students Sing Royal High School's choral department presents a concert, "Stars I Shall Find," under direction of Bonnie Graeve, 7 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. $8 general admission, $6 seniors, students.

WED., OCT. 18

Candidates Speak Candidates for a variety of city, county and state offices state their views at a public forum sponsored by the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 a.m. at Los Canyons Country Club, Simi Valley. Doors open at 11 a.m. $20 for

SUN., OCT. 15

Japanese Culture The Ventura County Japanese American Cultural League presents 16th annual Japanese Culture Day from 1 to 4 p.m. at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St. Event includes Japanese dog breeds, martial arts, classical dance, taiko drumming, bonsai plants, flower arrangements, calligraphy, crafts, food, items for purchase, raffle. Tickets from $5 to $7, $15 for a family of four; JACL members free. (805) 677-4517. Chamber members, $30 nonmembers. (805) 526-3900.

Watercolor Painter Artist Don Fay gives watercolor demonstration at 7:30 p.m. at Camarillo Art Center, 3150 Ponderosa Drive. Members free, nonmembers $5. (805) 445-7061.

Encore Lunch Conejo Valley Encore Club hosts meeting with luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Little Thai Restaurant, 2500 Las Posas Road, Ste. D, Camarillo Village Square Shopping Center. Club is social and non-philanthropic, open to residents of two or more years. RSVP, (805) 529-9048.

BPW to Meet Business and Professional Women's Club of Conejo Valley meets 7 p.m, Bella Terraza Coffee Shop in Hyatt Westlake Hotel, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. Speaker is Ronald Hagler, EdD, "Leadership: Ten Fatal Flaws." Men, women welcomed. (805) 526-5587.

Chamber Mixer Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts Fall Football Kickoff and After Five Mixer, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, 101 N. Westlake Blvd. Appetizers, entertainment. Free, no RSVP needed. (805) 370-0035.

What's on the Ballot League of Women Voters hosts forum on ballot measures 7 p.m., Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento. Ellen Pangarliotas discusses propositions on November ballot. Free, open to public. (818) 225-7616, ext. 5.

'Hand of Fate' Westlake Players of Westlake High School present a short play, "Hand of Fate" 7:30 p.m. today through Friday in school theater, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Written and directed by theater director Catherine Conti. $7 adults, $4 children, students, seniors. (805) 497-6711, ext. 2152.

THURS., OCT. 19

Rhyme and Reason Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library hosts a free reading of poetry by six members of PoemCrafters Guild, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in library courtyard, 1401 E. Janss Road. Info: Mel Weiner (805) 480-1450.

Funds for Firefighters Douglas Emmett and the Valley Cultural Center's "Grateful Hearts" second annual Food Faire and Fundraiser for L.A. Fire Department, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oxnard Street between Owensmouth and AMC Place, Woodland Hills. Councilmember Dennis Zine is auctioneer. Fine restaurants offer food samples, also meat dishes grilled by firefighters. (818) 593-6266.

High Fashion Camarillo Newcomers Club at Sportman Restaurant, 4426 Central Ave., Camarillo. Social/meeting 11 a.m., luncheon noon. Fashion consultant Gina Kalcic uses models to demonstrate use of accessories. $17.50 members, $19.50 guests. (805) 482-3290 lunch RSVP. (805) 386-4079 club info.

Good Buys Westlake High School Competition Cheer Team Boutique fundraiser, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow in school gym mezzanine, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road. Jewelry, designer clothing, homemade gourmet, men's golf apparel, purses.

FRI., OCT. 20

Big Bang Ventura County Astronomical Society hosts Ed

ward (Ned) Wright, PhD,

UCLA astronomy profes

sor. Topic: "Observing the Ori

gin of the Universe." Public invited. 7:30 p.m., Forum Auditorium, Moorpark College. (805) 642-5166.

Book Lovers Friends of Woodland Hills Library hosts a book sale today and tomorrow, Oct. 21at 22200 Ventura Blvd. Members only can shop 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Open to public from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Tapes, videos, records, CDs, cookbooks, collector books. All proceeds to library. For info, call (818) 226-0017.

Stargazers "Fall Constellations" Trail to the Stars. Explore the stars with a giant telescope and learn about fall constellations at Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve. 7 p.m. Meet at the Victory trailhead (Victory Boulevard, west of Valley Circle Boulevard). Bring water, jacket, flashlight covered in red cellophane or a red balloon. Two- hour program is for all ages. Free, $1 for parking. (310) 454-1395, ext. 153 or www.LAmountains.com.

Ed Masry Awards The Agoura/Oak Park Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Edward L. Masry Awards for Intregrity in Community Service, 5:30 at the Westlake Hyatt. Host, TV Personality Wink Martindale. Benefits L.A. Sheriff's Widows & Orphans, Diabetes Foundation. (818) 889-3150.

Be Very Afraid Moorpark Library hosts Freaky Friday Night for teens, 7 to 9 p.m. at library, 699 Moorpark Ave. Spooktacular fun at haunted house event. Food, fun and fright. Wear a costume. Presented by Moorpark Library Teen Club. Chris Culver, youth librarian, (805) 529-0440.

SAT., OCT. 21

Mozart Music Platt Branch Library hosts second Mozart 250th Birthday Chamber Concert at 2:30 p.m. in library's Young Adult Section, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Bright Light Chamber Players perform Mozart selections. Free, no reservations needed. (818) 340-9386.

Trip the Light Fantastic Thousand Oaks Dance hosts The Starlighters for dancing at Goebel Senior Adult ballroom center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m., dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $5 members, $7 non-members. Couples and singles welcomed. Light refreshments. (805) 381-2744.

Music Benefit Los Angeles Pierce Symphonic Winds, Kadima Conservatory and the Foundation for Pierce College sponsor Monte Carlo Night fundraiser, 7 p.m. at the Campus Center, Pierce College, Woodland Hills. $30. Gaming, live 20-piece dance band, snacks, silent auction and raffles. Proceeds fund musicpromoting activities, including free concerts for seniors and elementary age children. For info, Jack Glantz, (818) 501-3100.

Trail Work Day Clean up parks on Conejo Open Space Trail Work Day. Meet at Conejo Community Center, Botanical Garden (enter off Gainsborough Road), Thousand Oaks. Registration, board buses, 7:30 to 8 a.m. Trail work, 8 a.m. to noon. Free barbecue for volunteers, noon to 2 p.m. Mountain bike giveaway. (805) 381-2741.

SUN., OCT. 22

Walk the Dog New Leash on Life presents Nuts for Mutts-the Walk (5K walk) behind Shepard Stadium, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills. 8 a.m. check in. Free registration. Program provides therapy dogs for children with autism. (661) 255-0097 or www.walkforpaws.com.

TUES., OCT 24

Learn About

Ballot Issues Ellen Pangarliotas of the L.A. League of Women Voters' Speakers Bureau presents analysis of November ballot issues, 7 p.m., multipurpose room of Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Friends of Platt Library general meeting, 6:45 p.m. (818) 340-9386.

WED., OCT. 25

Moms Relax Conejo Valley Mothers & More hosts a Moms Night Out at 7:30 p.m. at Buca Di Beppo, 205 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.

Bingo and Buffet Thousand Oaks Woman's Club meets 10:30 a.m. at Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Mexican buffet luncheon, bingo with cash prizes. RSVP with Gail MacDonald, (805) 495-7749.

Sew Well Channel Islands Chapter The Embroiderer's Guild of America meets 9:30 a.m. at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Program: Stitch In. Beginners welcome. Info: (805) 498-5956.

Rivals' Forum Nine candidates speak at Simi Valley School Board Candidates Forum, 7 to 10 p.m., Simi Valley City Council Chambers, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. Event broadcast live on Time Warner cable channel 10. Sponsored by Simi Valley PTA/ PTSA Council.

Do Good Deeds Camarillo Club of Soroptimist International, local volunteer club, hosts Fall Social, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at New Horizon's Travel, 370 Lantana St. Learn about club's mission, service projects. Light refreshments. Betty Gatlin, (805) 987-9804 or Mindy Froelich, (805) 383-5593.