Datebook

FRI., AUG. 15

Amateur Astronomy Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3091 Mesa School Road, Somis. Denis Svechkarev discusses amateur astronomy in Kharkov, Ukraine. Free, public invited. Contact: Carl Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.642.5166 email: vcas1@aol.com Date: 8/15/2008

SAT., AUG. 16

Wings Over Camarillo Camarillo Experimental Aircraft Association hosts Air Expo Weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., today and Sunday, Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. Variety of aircraft on display. Plane rides, food, souvenirs, exhibits, children's activities, gathering of WWII fighter aces. $8 admission, children 10 and under free with adult admission. Time: 9:00 AM Date: 8/16/2008

Carwash Thousand Oaks High School Band freshman class offers carwash, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., high school parking lot, 2323 N. Moorpark Road. $5 per vehicle. Fundraiser for band.

Time: 9:00 AM Date: 8/16/2008

Fine Art Festival Channel Islands Harbor Fine Art Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, harbor landing, 2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. Artists present painting, photography, blown glass, metal sculpture, jewelry. All items for sale. Free admission, parking. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 818.709.2907 Date: 8/16/2008

Obama Delegate Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley meets for brunch, 10 a.m. to noon, Mandevilla Restaurant, 951 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Guest speaker Sandy Emberland, Obama delegate to National Democratic Convention. Dr. Rochell Sechooler discusses "The Emotional Side of Voting." RSVP requested. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.495.1515 Date: 8/16/2008

Free Barbecue Community Appreciation Celebration with free barbecue, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mission Oaks Dental Group, 4900 Verdugo Way, Camarillo Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 805.484.7277 Date: 8/16/2008

Santana Tribute Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents Music in the Park free summer concerts, Savor (Santana tribute band), 6 to 8 p.m., Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Free admission. Bring lawn seating, picnic dinner. Contact: Colleen Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 805.584.4453 Date: 8/16/2008

Fiesta Under Stars

Leonis Adobe Museum presents Fiesta Under the Stars, 6 to 11 p.m., Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Gourmet Mexican buffet, margarita bar, salsa and flamenco dancing. President Emeritus Ray Phillips honored. $50 members, $60 nonmembers. Contact: Susan Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 818.222.6511 Date: 8/16/2008

Round Dancing

Cam-A-Lot Round Dance Club hosts dance 7 to 10 p.m., Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St. All levels of round dancers welcome. Refreshments. $7 admission. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.388.8867 Date: 8/16/2008

Free Movie

City of Moorpark hosts a free outdoor movie, "War Games," Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Film rated PG. Entertainment begins 7 p.m. Movie starts about 8 p.m. Vendors sell popcorn, treats. Bring lawn seating, picnic dinner. Free admission.

Time: 7:00 PM Date: 8/16/2008

Hawaiian Dance

Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center ballroom, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Aristocats play, Hawaiian theme. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.381.2744 Date: 8/16/2008

SUN., AUG. 17

Scrub-A-Dub Dog

June Dog Wash Fundraiser 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Newbury Park Pet Supply, 67 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H Club members wash dogs. Specialty booths, low-cost shot clinic, raffle, training exercises. Donation-based. Dogs for washing should be matfree, friendly. Time: 11:00 AM Phone: 805.498.2415 Date: 8/17/2008

Timekeepers National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Ventura and Santa Barbara counties chapter meets cafeteria, Building B, Ventura College. Joe Lenorovitz presents program on museum-quality pocket watches. Clock display, mart. Public invited, $3 charge. Contact: Laurie Time: 12:00 PM Phone: 805.813.2216 email: Remember_The_Clock@mac.com

Date: 8/17/2008

Jazz It Up

Channel Cities Jazz Club meets 1 to 4:30 p.m., Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, 2600 S. Harbor Blvd., Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard. Sets of traditional jazz, swing music 1 to 2:45 p.m. Featured band Swing Shift 3 to 4 p.m. Open jam 4 to 4:30 p.m. Live swing music, dancing. $9 donation at door. Contact: Karl Time: 1:00 PM Phone: 805.750.5275 email: karlbkeller@gmail.com Date: 8/17/2008

Shakespeare Play

Classics in the Park presents Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," 1 p.m., Grape Arbor Park, 5100 Parkville Road, Calabasas. Free admission. Bring lawn seating, picnic lunch. Time: 1:00 PM email: kayezimmermann@hotmail.com

Date: 8/17/2008

MON., AUG. 18

Video Club

Thousand Oaks Videomakers meets Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Screening award-winning film "Trail End," discussion with director Shannan Keenan. Club for amateur video makers. Contact: Lee Time: 6:30 PM Phone: 805.494.9590 Date: 8/18/2008

WED., AUG. 20

Bingo Day

Thousand Oaks Woman's Club hosts bingo and card game day, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vallecito Mobile Estates, 1251 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park. Box lunch $5. RSVP requested by Aug. 16. Contact: Barbara Time: 10:30 AM Phone: 805.777.8932 Date: 8/20/2008

Business Expo Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts Summer Business Expo and Trade Show, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Mary and Richard Carpenter Park, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Local vendors and businesses showcase services, products. Food samples, islandstyle drinks, raffle prizes. Free to public. Time: 4:30 PM Phone: 805.370.0035 Date: 8/20/2008

Democrats Meet Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club meets Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Guest speaker Robin Gilbert, coordinator for San Fernando California Clean Money Campaign. Discusses how clean money functions, what's happening in state and city. Question-and-answer time follows. Refreshments served. Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.582.2234 Date: 8/20/2008

THURS., AUG. 21

Bonsai Trees

Conejo Valley Bonsai Society meets 7:30 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Preparation for Gardens of the World show. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.495.7480 Date: 8/21/2008