FRI., APRIL 27

Plenty Of Chuckles Agoura High School Comedy Sportz team hosts Grated interactive improv comedy show, G Building on campus, 28545 Driver Ave. Junior varsity team 6 p.m., varsity 7 p.m. $5 general admission, $3 students with ASB card. Pizza, refreshments sold at intermission. (818) 879-6542.

MOPS Hosts Auction Westlake Village Mothers of Preschoolers Chapter hosts annual Spring Auction, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. Live, silent, brown bag auctions. Free; breakfast provided.

Lady Luck Fundraiser Moorpark Girls Softball hosts Casino Night fundraiser 6 to 11 p.m., Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Silent auction, raffle, blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas Hold'em tournament. $75 includes dinner buffet, buy-in. RSVP www.Moorparkgirlssoftball.net.

Fashions For Charity Westlake Women's Club presents 38th annual philanthropic luncheon, fashion show, Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Silent auction, boutiques 10 a.m. Luncheon at noon. Fashion show 1 p.m. Proceeds to charitable organizations. $65. Doris Rufener, (818) 889-0669.

At The Hop Council on Aging hosts Sock Hop Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Dance instruction 7 p.m. Music by The Windsors. Door prizes, refreshments. $6. Proceeds support senior programs. (805) 583-6041.

SAT., APRIL 28

Cheer Car Wash Westlake High School Competition Cheer Team hosts a car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alliance gas station at the corner of Agoura and Lakeview Canyon roads. Cars are $5; SUVs and vans are $6. No appointment needed.

Horse Sense Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship hosts open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park. Rotary Club serves lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Student demonstrations of programs, entertainment, children's activities, Jolly Jump, pony petting, staff discusses volunteer opportunities. Free, open to public. www.rideon.org.

Stop The Presses Media Day, 8 am. to 2 p.m., Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Park Drive. Working journalists lead sessions on electronic, print media for high school, college students. Event, parking free. Register www.cnpa.com/outreach.

Rainbow Boutique Fidelity Rainbow Assembly No. 242, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls hosts Rainbow Boutique, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Simi Valley Masonic Center, 1541 Patricia Ave., Simi Valley. Handmade items for sale, distributors of quality products. Karen Harris, (805)-577-0164.

Healthy Kids Day Camarillo Family YMCA/Hiji Center hosts Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3111 Village at the Park Drive. Judo demos, bounce houses, treasure hunt, swimming, games, door prizes, giveaways. Community organizations present information on programs. Free. (805) 484-0423.

Entertaining Afternoon Hillcrest Christian School hosts "An Entertaining Afternoon" Spring Home and Garden Tour of four decorated homes in Westlake Village, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $25 prepaid, $30 day of event. Proceeds support school scholarships. Buy tickets at school, 384 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks, or www.Hillcrestcs.org. DonnaRae Caccavo, (805) 3731407.

Hollywood Auction Wildwood Elementary School hosts its major fundraiser, Hollywoodthemed live and silent auctions, 6 p.m., Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Community is invited. $25 includes catered dinner, drinks, dessert, coffee. (805) 4923531.

Weft Twining Demo Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets 9:30 a.m., 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Units 115 and 120, Oxnard. Los Angelesbased weaver Anna Zinsmeister demonstrates techniques of weft twining as used by Maoris of New Zealand. Free, open to public. Chris Villalovos, (805) 527-1915, www.venturaweaveandspin. homestead.com.

Clean Up Arroyo City of Simi Valley Neighborhood Council hosts fifth annual Arroyo Cleanup, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet Madera Road south of Easy Street behind The Decor Store. Complementary barbecue lunch provided. Wear sturdy shoes or rubber boots. Bring digging tools. Signed waiver required. (805) 583-6756, lmagness@simivalley.org.

Anniversary Dance Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance with A-1 tip, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Guest caller Jay Henderson. $6 donation. John and Shirley, (805) 499-2920.

Computer Users Channel Islands PC Users Group meets 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, 1500 Temple Ave. Free; open to public. Program: Improve computer experiences by reading Smart Computing magazine. www.cipcug.org.

Guitar Maestro Award-winning classical guitarist Peter Fletcher performs selections from his February debut at Carnegie Hall, works from his newest CD, "Peter Fletcher Plays Erik Satie." 2 to 3:15 p.m., Oxnard Public Library, Meeting Room B, 251 S. A St., Oxnard. Free; no reservations required. (805) 385-7532.

SUN., APRIL 29

Chili Cook-Off Conejo Valley Day's 32nd annual Chili Cook-off, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conejo Creek Park, Thousand Oaks. More than 50 chili types, music, bands, children's play area. "Whiskeroo Contest" for best beard, 1 p.m. $6 adults, children 12 and under free. (805) 371-8730.

View Lovely Gardens Westlake Village Garden Club hosts 34th annual Garden and Patio Tour, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit five gardens/patios in Westlake Village. $15 donation in advance, $20 at door. Children under 12 free. Tickets available at Armstrong Garden Center, 147 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, and Sperling Nursery, 24460 Calabasas Road, Calabasas.

Tour Wildlife Center California Wildlife Center hosts biannual open house, noon to 4 p.m., 26026 Piuma Road, east of Malibu Canyon Road. Tours, educational displays, children's activities, refreshments. RSVP (818) 222-2658.

Unforgettable Music Moorpark Active Adult Center hosts senior dance, 2 to 5 p.m., 799 Moorpark Ave. Music by The Unforgettables big band. Light refreshments served. $7. Singles, couples welcome. (805) 517-6261.

MON., APRIL 30

Darfur Discussion Reservations needed today for Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Wed., May 2, Agoura Bistro and Wine Bar, 30315 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Guest speaker: Abby Leibman of Jewish World Watch. Topic: "Genocide in Our Time: The Crisis in Darfur." $17. RSVP (805) 675-8785.

School Fundraiser Horizon Hills spring boutique, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and tomorrow, Horizon Hills campus auditorium, 33 Greta St., Thousand Oaks. School fundraiser. Free admission. (805) 241-6302.

TUES., MAY 1

Children's Day Reservations with ages of children due for Ventura County Japanese American Citizens League Children's Day, 1 to 4 p.m. Sat., May 5, Japanese American Christian Chapel, 300 Mission Drive, Camarillo. Magician, crafts, games, folk dancing, cooking lessons, Japanese food to sample. RSVP Kayo Nakatani 805-384-9373, vcjacl@hotmail.com.

Hear A Good Story Village of Tales Storytelling Festival, today through May 6, Libbey Bowl, corner E. Ojai Ave. and N. Signal St., Ojai. 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. today. Programs for children, teachers, adults. Festival passes $45 to $85, tickets available for individual events. (805) 646-8907. www.villageoftales.org.

Reel 'Em In Ventura County Sportsfishing Club meets 6:30 p.m., DuPar's restaurant, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker: Jason Fulton, factory representative for Spectra line, Accurate Reels. Topic: use of this line, reels for West Coast ocean fishing. Adults interested in ocean fishing welcome. Bill Berger, (818) 889-1370, www.vcsc.info.

Flower Beds Westlake Village Garden Club meets 9:30 a.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Members bring plants for club's annual sale. Refreshments served. Guests welcome; no charge. (805) 496-4702.

Law Of Attraction Language and Philosophy of Peace study group meets 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., community room, Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Guest speaker Soraya Deen, president, Resolution Revolution Inc. Topic: law of attraction. Free. Guests welcome. wrytor@sbcglobal.net.

Working With Wood Conejo Valley Woodworkers' Association meets 7 p.m., Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Program: presentation on how to tap threaded holes into wood. Free, visitors welcome. (818) 707-2772, www.cvwa.org.

Songmakers Acoustic Music Club meets 6:30 to 10 p.m., Camarillo Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road. Beginner to expert musicians welcome. Listen or participate in song circles. T.J. Zeiler, (805) 482-0029.

WED, MAY 2

Conejo Valley Days Conejo Valley Days opens, Conejo Creek Park South, Janss Road and 23 Freeway. Midway, carnival, rides, games, food, live entertainment. Parade along Thousand Oaks Boulevard, 9 a.m. Saturday. CVD: 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday. 5 p.m. to midnight Friday. Noon to midnight Saturday. Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.Admission $5 to $7, children under 6 free. Unlimited ride wristbands, $25 to $35. (805) 3718730, info@conejovalleydays.com.

THURS., MAY 3

Scholarships Given Camarillo Women's Club meets 11 a.m., Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Annual scholarships awarded to two Frontier High School students, officer elections. Speaker: Camarillo Women's Club 2006 HOBY recipient. RSVP (805) 488-3478.

Music Fest Ventura Music Festival opens, through May 13, various venues in Ventura. Renowned singers, instrumental groups, violinists, pianists, classical and jazz music. $32 and up per event. (805) 648-3146, www.venturamusicfestival.org.

FRI., MAY 4

Have Coffee Conejo Valley Newcomers Club hosts monthly open coffee, 10 to 11 a.m., Corner Bakery restaurant, 111 S. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village. Open to new, longterm residents. (805) 677-2628.

Orchids For Sale Conejo Orchid Society hosts annual show and sale, "Orchid Dreams," Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Variety of orchids, potting bark, fertilizer for sale. Lectures on orchid care 2 p.m. today, 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday. Janna, (805) 278-2205; Marian, (818) 889-1895.

SAT., MAY 5

Arts & Crafts Fair Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents 32nd annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Handmade arts and crafts for sale, food, music. (805) 584-4400.

Vintage Goods Stagecoach Inn Museum hosts annual Antiques Faire, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Antiques, collectibles, silver, china, jewelry, toys, kitchenware, furniture, vintage clothing, timepieces for sale. Antiques expert Rita Faulders lectures on Victorian jewelry. Admission $7 public, $5 Conejo Valley Historical Society members. Evaluations of household treasures $5 per item. Lou, (805) 497-3364; museum, (805) 498-9441.

Great Gourds Channel Islands Gourd Society hosts annual Gourd Art Festival, 10 am. to 4 p.m., Santa Rosa Valley Clubhouse, 11701 E. Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Gourd display, oldtime fiddlers, children's workshop, raffles, live gourd demos. Free. Charlene, (805) 649-9868.

Get Creative 10th annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, parking lot behind Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento. Art in various media, photography, jewelry. Admission free, on-site parking $5. Laura Sack, (818) 878-4225, ext. 270.

Season To Remember Oaks Christian School hosts seventh annual black-tie gala dinner auction fundraiser, "A Season to Remember," 5:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village. Gordon Goodwin and Big Phat Band perform. $175 individual, table options available. (818) 575-9268, www.oakschristian.org.