FRI, FEB. 9

Play Premiere Student written and directed play, "Melt," opens Newbury Park High School, Performing Arts Center on campus. 7 p.m., today and tomorrow. $5 students, $8 adults.

Sing For Supper Thousand Oaks High School Choral Program hosts benefit, "Singing Waiter Night," 6 to 9 p.m., school cafeteria. Entertainment, raffles, auction, four-course Italian meal. $12 in advance. (805) 497-7401.

Variety Show Moorpark College Theatre Arts presents second variety show, "Voices In My Head," created and performed by college student artists. 7:30 p.m. today, tomorrow, Studio Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Moorpark College. Poetry, mime, songs, dance, monologues, comedy sketches. $5 donation. Katherine Lewis (805) 529-0865, klewis@vcccd.edu.

DA Informs GOP Las Posas Republican Women Federated hosts guest speaker, Ventura County District Attorney Greg Totten, Las Posas Country Club, Camarillo. Meeting 11:15 a.m., luncheon at noon, followed by speaker. $20 for lunch. RSVP (805) 484-0690.

Choral Buffet Simi Valley High School Instrumental Music Department fundraising gala, 7 to 11 p.m., Paul's Italian Villa, Simi Valley. Buffet dinner, raffles, music by students, families. $25. Jeanette Marquez (805) 5275224.

Waltzing in Simi Council on Aging hosts Valentine's Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 2900 Avenida Simi. Dance instruction, doors open 7 p.m. Music by Moore Music. Refreshments, door prizes. $6/person. (805) 583-6041.

Comedy Tonight "Alone Together, Again" by Lawrence Roman opens 8 p.m. at Stage Door Theatre, 28311 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Shows Thursdays, Fridays, three Sunday matinees through March 24. $15 Saturday shows; $12 all others. (818) 889-5209.

Folk At Fireside Fireside Concert with songwriter Richard Berman, folk duo Bruce and Renata Farwell, bluegrass band the Whiskey Chimp. 8 p.m., Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. $5 at door; adults only. Bob Kroll (805) 499-3511, folksgr1@aol.com.

Fortnightlies Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club meets 10 a.m., Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Arroyo West School chorus performs. RSVP Tami Gresiak (805) 529-5439.

Curtain Up Musical "Spitfire Grill"

opens at Camarillo

Community Theatre, 8 p.m., 330 Skyway Drive,

Camarillo, inside the airport. Through Sun.,

March 18. Opening

weekend, two-for-one

pricing. Free bag of popcorn with nonperish

able food donation. Tickets (805) 388-5716.

SAT., FEB. 10

Elvis Is In The Building Raymond Michael presents Tributes to Elvis, Tom Jones, 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Moorpark High School. Silent auction 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fundraiser for school Band Boosters and Voices. $15 adults, $5 students. Tickets at door or in advance. Toni Moran (805) 805-6305, ext. 3112.

Scouts Serve Pasta Boy Scout Troop 611 serves fifth annual Authentic Pasta Dinner fundraiser, 4 to 8 p.m., Cosgrove Center, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. $9 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children. Tickets at door. Dee Kubit (805) 532-9912.

Masonic Fundraiser Job's Daughters Bethel No. 324 and Conejo Valley Masonic Lodge No. 807 host a fundraising rummage sale, pancake breakfast. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Conejo Valley Masonic Lodge, 2786 Crescent Way, Thousand Oaks. $5 breakfast has pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice. Proceeds go to charities sponsored by both groups. (805) 373-8532, www.calodges.org/ no807.

Paint Outside Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore sponsors monthly paint out, 10 a.m. Castro Crest in Malibu, top of Coral Canyon Road off PCH. Meet in parking area. Artists working in all media welcome. Site offers dramatic rock formations, panoramic vistas. Free. Bring own art supplies, food, water. Carole Garland (310) 338-0333, carolegarland@sbcglobal.net.

Early Valentine Agoura High School's ASB, Charger Club host inaugural Valentine's Day Dinner Dance, 7 p.m. to midnight, First Neighborhood Community Center, 31830 Village Center Road, Westlake Village. $35. Adults 21 and older. Food, dancing, raffles, silent auction. Attire: dressy casual.

In Concert Jamie Gruttemeyer, Miss Ventura County 2007, presents benefit concert for Learning Differences. 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Building, Moorpark College. All proceeds to the college's Access Center. $20. (805) 530-0915.

Father/Daughter Dance Sixth annual Malibu Father/Daughter Valentine Dance at Malibu Presbyterian Church, 3324 Malibu Canyon Road. Nonprofit communitywide outreach event for fathers (or father figures) and their school-age daughters. Advanced tickets only, $20 per person. For tickets call church office (310) 456-1611.

Angels Ball Casa Pacifica Angels presents 18th annual Angels Ball, Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks. 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner. Live auction, dancing to Rik Howard Music, comedians Loni Love, Ralph Harris. $325. Advance tickets only; no tickets sold at door. Carrie Hughes (805) 4457831.

SUN., FEB. 11

Instrumental Support Westlake Instrumental Music Program hosts 12th annual dinner, dance, auction fundraiser. 4 to 9 p.m., Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks. Denise ButlerFoley (805) 4932082, denbf@hotmail.com.

Celebrity Authors Zonta Club of Conejo Valley Area hosts wine and cheese, celebrity author speaking event, 1 to 4 p.m., Los Robles Country Club, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Paula Poundstone, Harley Jane Kozak, Mariel Hemingway to speak, sign books. Proceeds support family safety, education programs. $35 prepaid online, $40 at door. (805) 492-5779, www.zontacv.org.

Jewish Genealogists Jewish Genealogical Society of Conejo Valley, Ventura County meets 2 to 4 p.m., Temple Adat Elohim, 2425 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker Randy Thompson, archivist at National Archives, Laguna Niguel, Calif. Topic: "Lesser Known Resources at the National Archives and Records Administration." Free. Jan Meisels Allen (818) 889-6616.

MON., FEB. 12

Lovely Orchids Conejo Orchid Society meets 7 p.m., California Landscape Lighting, 31260 Cedar Valley Drive, Westlake Village. Guest speaker Fred Clark from Sunset Orchids. Raffle, refreshments. Janna (805) 278-2205, Marian (818) 889-1895.

Shoot A Video Thousand Oaks Videomakers meet 7:30 p.m., Commerical Capital Bank, community room, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Amateur video makers share ideas on filming, editing. Roger Garretson (818) 706-8136, Lee Agnew (805) 494-9590.

Artistic Success Women's Artistic Network meets 7 p.m. at private home in Thousand Oaks. Program: journalist Karen Hibdon. Group promotes women networking to achieve success in artistic world. For professional, beginning artists in all fields. For location, Carol Doering (805) 493-1081.

Decorative Designs Ventura County Chapter of Society of Decorative Painters meeting, 7 p.m., Orchid Building, UFCW Local Union Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Terrie (805) 4844652.

Teen Road Safety Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station, city of Westlake Village present "Is Your Teen Road Ready?" Free traffic safety seminar for teens, parents. 7 to 9 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 32100 Oak Crest Drive.

Business Dinner California Women Business Owners meet for dinner, 5:45 p.m., Maggiano's Little Italy, 6100 Topanga Canyon Road, Woodland Hills. Guest speaker Rebecca Hulem, RN, discusses women's health. $27 guests, members without reservations. www.cwbo.org.

TUES., FEB. 13

Wordsmiths Ventura County Writers Club meets 7 p.m., Thousand Oaks Borders Books, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Guest speaker Mary Embree, author, executive director of Literary Arts Society of Ventura County. Public invited. Jody Avery Smith (805) 375-3188.

Speech Showcase Moorpark Academic Decathlon Team presents Speech Showcase fundraiser, 7 p.m., Moorpark High School Performing Arts Center. Hear 13 prepared speeches, impromptu demo. $5 donation.

Westlake Women Westlake Women's Club meets 10 a.m., Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road. Program: humorist Judith Harris, marriage and family therapist. $23 lunch. RSVP Judy Futterman (818) 865-1399.

Chamber Breakfast Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce host breakfast, 8 a.m., Nicos Cafe, Lindero and Kanan roads, Oak Park. Guest speaker Greg Patterson of Musick, Peeler and Garrett, Westlake Village. Topic: "Greenhouse gas regulation in California- how it will impact your business." RSVP (818) 889-3150.

Networking T.O. Networking, business networking club, meets 7 a.m. each Tuesday, Mimi's Cafe, 400 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. New members welcome. For appointment, (805) 377-0853.

WED., FEB. 14

It's A Miracle Play about Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan, "The Miracle Worker," opens at Agoura High School, "G" building, 28545 W. Driver Ave. Through Sunday. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. $8 adults, $6 AHS students with ASB card, children under 12. Cinco Paul (818) 707-0550.

Unplugged

Songmakers welcome acous

tic musicians to participate in song circles or visit. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Simi Valley private home. M. Gregory (805) 579-6416.

Senior Sweethearts Agoura Hills Senior Retreat hosts fifth annual Sweetheart Ball, 2 p.m., 5217 Chesebro Road, Agoura Hills. Dancing, dessert provided. RSVP by Feb. 12, (818) 991-3544.

Dems Discuss Iraq Democratic Club of Conejo Valley meets 6:30 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Guest speaker Professor Rose McDermott, UC Santa Barbara, discusses war in Iraq. Attendees have opportunity to write letters to President Bush, congressional committee chairs. Guests welcome. (818) 889-1939, j_kapitz@yahoo.com.

Language Of Love Thousand Oaks Women's Connection meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Thousand

Oaks. Sandi Rogers speaks on "The Language of Love." Pat Johnson provides music. $20 includes lunch. Free child care with reservation by Feb. 8. RSVP Brenda (805) 497-2949, Charlene (805) 526-9820.

THURS., FEB. 15

Soroptimists Soroptimist service club for business, professional women meets 6:30 p.m. Mavericks Seafood and Steakhouse, 5225 Cochran St., Simi Valley. $10 includes hors d'oeuvres, drink, tax, tip. RSVP the1-4health@sbcglobal.net.

Tea Talk Camarillo Newcomers Club meets at Capistrano's, 2101 Mandalay Beach Road, Oxnard. Social hour/ meeting 11 a.m., lunch at noon. Guest speaker, Cindy Yoshitomi, owner of Tea by the Sea, discusses various aspects of tea and its health benefits. $16 members, $18 guests. Reservations due Feb. 10. RSVP (805) 4823290. Club information (805) 384-4079.

FRI., FEB. 16

Russian Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers meet 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Learn Russian couple mixer Mamunyushka Branila, review Israeli line dance Shir al Etz. All ages, experience levels. Wear soft shoes. $3. (818) 591-9078.

Tales Of Triton Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Professor Dr. Gary Peterson speaks on "The Cryogenic World of Triton." Carl Ashley, (805) 642-5166. vcas1@aol.com., www.vcas.org.

Muckraking Simi Valley/Moorpark Republican Women's Club Federated meets 11:30 a.m, Lost Canyon Golf Club, Simi Valley. Guest speaker Tom Fitton discusses investigations, courtroom activities of Judicial Watch, which uncovers government corruption. RSVP Karen (805) 529-0581.

SAT., FEB. 17

Counting Birds Mountains Restoration Trust hosts 10th annual Great Backyard Bird Count 8 a.m. sharp, 23075 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. For beginner, advanced birdwatchers. Learn about bird identification, behavior from experts. Leader is Andy Blake from Wild Birds Unlimited, Woodland Hills. Bring binoculars. Reservations required. Susan Haugland, (818) 591-1701, ext. 212. www.mountainstrust.org.

Unforgettable Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts Sweetheart Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult ballroom center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Live music by The Unforgettables. Light refreshments, wood floor. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Singles, couples welcome. (805) 381-2744.

Help Afghan Children Democratic Women's Council of the Conejo Valley hosts brunch, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boccaccio's Restaurante, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Guest speaker Percy Fevern discusses children's school in Pakistan for Afghanistan children in refugee compound funded by Conejo Valley group. $25, includes beverage, gratuity. Open to women in Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi, Agoura Hills/Thousand Oaks area. RSVP required (805) 390-9323, adminvp@dwccv.org.

Peddler's Fair 22nd annual Ojai Peddler's Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow, Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Free admission, parking. Antiques, collectibles, handcrafts, international crafts. Benefit for Nordhoff High School Music Department. Mona (805) 646-2546.

Hungry Mouse Children's play based on Laura Numeroff's book, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," 11 a.m., 1 p.m., Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, Malibu. For ages 4 and up. $15 adults, $10 children. www.pepperdine.edu/arts, (310) 506-4522.

SUN., FEB. 18

Tick Tock Time Ventura, Santa Barbara counties chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors meets noon, cafeteria, Building B, Ventura College. Watches, clocks on display. Mart, informational meeting, program. Ferdinand Geitner presents "Pocket Watches, Unusual Repairs." $3 admission. (805) 9881764, www.nawccch190.com.

Strike Up The Band Ventura British Brass Band presents traditional, contemporary music, 3 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2304 Antonio Ave., Camarillo. Free, offering taken. Linda Rhymes (805) 484-8050.

Straight Shooters Conejo Valley Archers of Simi Valley hosts 45target archery tournament, rain or shine, Tapo Canyon Park, Simi Valley. Registration 7 a.m. All styles welcome. Food, drink provided. $20. (805) 530-1339.

MON., FEB. 19

Quilting Fun Conejo Valley Quilters meet Baxter Auditorium, 1 Baxter Way, Thousand Oaks. Social 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Nora McKeeking, "Bella Bella Quilts." New quilters, guests welcome. (818) 889-5147, www.ConejoValleyQuilters.com.

Year Of The Pig Celebrate Chinese New Year at Agoura Hills Library, 4 p.m., 29901 Ladyface Court. Hear story of holiday and Year of the Pig. Chinese Cultural Center performs tai chi dance, lion dance parade. (818) 889-2278.