Datebook

FRI., JULY 6

Romanian Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers meet 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Romanian wedding line dance "Hora Nuntasilor" taught, Romanian line dance "Joc de Fete" reviewed. All ages, expertise welcome. $4. Wear soft shoes. (818) 591-9078.

SAT., JULY 7

Itty Bitty Book Camarillo author Armando N. Garza reads his new children's book, "Itty Bitty Saves the Day," 10 a.m. to noon, Adventures for Kids, 3457 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Garza and Itty Bitty, the dog that inspired the book, will sign books after the reading.

Rummage Around Woodland Hills Woman's Club sponsors community garage sale, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 22924 Ardwick St., Woodland Hills. Proceeds to fund charities. (818) 225-7225.

MON., JULY 9

Picture A Tree Photo Group meets 6:30 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Learn about digital photo software. Enter photo contest, subject "trees." Free, guests welcome. (805) 498-4669.

Orchid Culture Conejo Orchid Society meets 7 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 23300 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Katheryn Lee gives talk. Culture session, orchid raffle, refreshments. Free. Janna, (805) 278-2205.

TUES., JULY 10

Adobe Things To Do Leonis Adobe presents Summer Fun Roundup and "Feed the Animals" program, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Children can help feed farm animals every Tuesday through Aug. 21. Also tortilla making, games, crafts, stories. $2 general public, free for museum members, children under 1 year old. (818) 222-6511.

Surfaries With Wine Reservations due for Westlake Village Republican Women wine tasting and live music event, 6 p.m. Fri., July 23 at private estate in Westlake Trails. Winemakers Lyn and Jan Gelfand of Gelfand Wine pour; The Surfaries provide music. Gourmet finger food, chocolate fountain with fresh fruit. $45. Spouses, guests welcome. Limited seating. Dress is California casual. Mail checks to WVRWF, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, A8, Box 102, Westlake Village, CA 91362.

WED., JULY 11

Real Estate Talk Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber hosts breakfast meeting, 8 a.m., Terri's Cafe, Agoura Town Center, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Guest speakers Sonia and David Yeomans from Bankers Realty discuss real estate market. (818) 889-3150.

Dems Hear Delegate Democratic National Committee member and convention delegate Mary Ellen Early speaks at Conejo Valley Democrats meeting, 7 p.m., Mae Boyar Park, after-school room, 139 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Topic: "The nuts and bolts of the party." Public invited. (805) 675-8785, www.conejodemocrats.com.

Computer Tips Prepaid reservations due by 3 p.m. for Thousand OaksWestlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast of Champions, 7 to 9 a.m., Fri., July 13, Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Registration begins 6:45 a.m., Early Bird Drawing 7 a.m. Speaker: technology expert Jason Thayer of DataPreserve shares secrets on how to make technology work for you. Prepaid RSVP: Chamber members $18, nonmembers $23. At door $27. Download registration form at www.towlvchamber.org.

Public Speakers New Moorpark Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday, 7 p.m., Boys & Girls Club, 200 Casey Road, Moorpark. Learn communication and leadership skills. Linda Martins, (805) 501-5229.

THURS., JULY 12

Chamber Chat Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts networking breakfast, 7:15 to 8:45 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 24150 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Topic: "Experience the power of networking." $15 members, $18 first-time visitors. (818) 222-5680.

Singles Mingle Conejo Singles meet every Thursday, 8 p.m., United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd. Not church affiliated. No charge for first event. Jay, (805) 277-1431.

Acoustic Music Ojai Concert Series presents Celtic violinist Jamie Laval and mandolin player Ashley Broder, 7 p.m., Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E. Ojai Ave. Traditional Irish, Scottish, bluegrass music. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for will-call, 6:45 p.m. ticket buyers. $15 advance, $18 at door, children 14 and under half price. $5 more for child care during show. www.ojaiconcertseries.com.

FRI., JULY 13

A Good Read Used book sale from Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library, 6 to 8:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road. WWII history books, vinyl records, manga comics, thousands of books. children's books 35 cents, hardbacks $1. Admission, parking free. Tracey Hannel, (805) 493-2648; www.ftol.org.

Cut A Rug Simi Valley Council on Aging presents dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Doors open, dance lessons 7 p.m. Music by Tunes R Us. Door prizes, refreshments. $6. Proceeds to senior programs. (805) 583-6041.

SAT., JULY 14

Horsemanship Event Kiwanis Club of Conejo Valley and Ride On Therapeutic Hosemanship host Books in the Barn, 11 a.m., in the barn at Ride On, 401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park. For children. Storytelling, pet a pony, make pony puppet, snacks. Children's books for sale. Free. RSVP requested. Sara Jones (805) 375-9078, info@ RideOn.org.

Scout Fundraiser Two Boy Scouts of Troop 605 host garage sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2251 Copley St., Simi Valley. Sale is Eagle project fundraiser for supplies for fix-up work at a church. Sue Hartlove, (805) 522-4177.

On Target Conejo Valley Archers shoot every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Equipment, instructors provided. For all ages. $3 for four hours shooting. (805) 530-1339.

Nature Artists All artists invited to paintout sponsored by Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore Inc., 10 a.m. to early afternoon, Solstice Canyon, 3500 Coral Canyon, Malibu. Meet in grassy park area next to upper parking lot. Artists working in all media welcome. Free parking, restrooms. Bring own art supplies and lunch. Carole Garland, (310) 338-0333.

50-Plus Fun Ventura County Over the Hill Gang, for physically active people age 50 and up, meets 4 p.m. at member's home in Camarillo. Club activities include skiing, hiking, biking, dinners, cultural events. Guests attend free. Karen, (818) 735-0987.

Songmakers Camarillo Acoustic Music Club meets 7 to 11 p.m., at private home in Camarillo. For beginning to expert musicians and audience. T.J. Zeiler, (805) 482-0029.

SUN., JULY 15

Find A New Pet Ventura County Camarillo Animal Shelter and Rescue Me Inc. host third annual DogGone CataStropic Hugs, Slurps and Slobbers event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Pet adoptions, silent auction, vendors, raffle, live music. Adopters receive vet visit, prizes. Only service animals admitted. (818) 999-2400, rescuemeincorporated@yahoo.com.

WED., JULY 18

Election 'What If?' Business and Professional Women's Club of Conejo Valley meets 7 p.m. in lounge near the bar, Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Guest speaker Beverly Kelly, PhD. Topic: "What would happen if Washington or Lincoln ran for president today?" Men are welcome. Meeting is free; cost for food ordered from menu. Mary Lou Wetter, (805) 526-5587.

Garden Designer Conejo Valley Organic Garden and Herb Society meets 7 p.m., Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Guest speaker Lisa Burton, professional garden designer and master gardener. Topic: transform home garden into nature refuge. Free to public. (805) 498-1623.

THURS., JULY 19

Curtain Up Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department presents comedy "Scapino!" 8 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. Through Aug. 5. 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays. For all ages. Adults $16. Students, seniors, staff $9. Children under 12 $8. (805) 378-1485, www. MoorparkCollege.edu/theater.

Tribal Gathering Redbird's Children of Many Colors Powwow, today through Sunday, Moorpark College athletic field, 7075 Campus Drive. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday with open Native American flute circle. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Dancing, grand entry, crafts, food, fine jewelry vendors, tepee village. Drummers and dancers welcome. $2 donation. (805) 217-0364.

SAT., JULY 21

Bowls Of Hope American Association of University Women & Many Mansions sponsor day of bowl painting, 1 to 4 p.m.. Bowls, painting supplies provided. Bowls used for Bowlful of Hope annual fundraiser. $5 to paint a bowl. RSVP Shirley (805) 4962764. Location given upon reservation.

Peddler's Fair Ojai Peddler's Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave. Antiques, collectibles, handcrafts, international crafts for sale. Benefit for Nordhoff High School Music Department. Free parking, admission. Dan, (805) 456-6667.

SUN., JULY 22

Walk The Dog Canine Adoption and Rescue League presents 10th annual Pooch Parade, fundraising dog walk and pet expo, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., San Buenaventura State Beach Park, Ventura. Dog demonstrations, dog contests with celebrity judges, more than 40 pet vendors, pet adoptions, silent auction with 200 items. Dogs must be on leash. No alcohol, retractable leashes. $40 registration, $8 parking. Free parking with advance registration. (805) 652-1001, info@carlvc.org, www.carlvc.org.

MON., JULY 23

Make A Toast Calabasas Toastmasters meet 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in education room, Motion Picture Home, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Calabasas. Free for guests. (818) 615-2695, www.calabasastoastmasters.org.

THURS., JULY 26

Library Benefit Friends of Woodland Hills Library host book sale today for members only, 5 to 8 p.m. Sale open to public Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Tapes, videos, records, CDs, cookbooks collector's books, more. All proceeds benefit library. Bette Caraway (818) 348-6275, bnbcaraway@ earthlink.net.

Iraq War Veteran Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters host Agustin Aguayo, Iraq War veteran, 7 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Aguayo discusses why he went to prison as conscientious objector instead of returning for second tour of duty in Iraq. (805) 375-9939.

SAT., JULY 28

Art Tents 36th annual Malibu Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday, Malibu Civic Center, 23555 Civic Center Way. 250 artists showcase artwork in tents. Art for sale. Live jazz, classic, blues music. Children's Village hosts hands-on art. Food for sale. Free admission, $7 parking. (310) 456-9025, www.malibuartsfestival.com.

Hot And Spicy 14th annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Sunday, Plaza Park, Fifth and B streets, Oxnard. Live entertainment, international foods, salsa recipe contests, kids korner fun, dance contests, salsa tasting tent, vendors, Latin dance showcase, food demonstrations. Free admission, parking. No pets or coolers. (805) 701-7718.

Virus Stopper Channel Islands PC Users Group meets 8:30 a.m. to noon, Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, 1500 Temple Ave. Question and answer session on computer problems, presentation on Panda antivirus 2007. Free, open to public. www.cipcug.org.

SUN., JULY 29

A Taste Of Camarillo Meadowlark Service League hosts 20th annual Wine and Food Festival, 1 to 4 p.m., Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo. Taste more than 100 varieties of wine, beer, ciders, gourmet food from local restaurants. Silent auction, opportunity drawings. Music by Jeanne Tatum and Company, Ira Nepus, Bryan McCann and the Grooveheads. $65 advance, $75 at door. Mary Little, (805) 388-7158; Joanne Miller, (805) 388-5237; www. meadowlarkserviceleague.com.