Datebook

FRI., OCT. 17

Crafts At Church Simi Valley United Methodist Women host annual craft boutique, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More than 30 vendors sell linens, jewelry, home decor, holiday gifts. Bake sale, lunch, door prizes. Free admission, parking. Proceeds fund mission work. Time: 9:00 AM Phone: 805.526.6231 Date: 10/17/2008

Senior Artisans

Simi Valley Senior Center hosts Fall Arts and Crafts Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday at senior center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Senior artists present works. Free admission. Pancake breakfast 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Fee for meal. Time: 9:00 AM Phone: 805.583.6363 Date: 10/17/2008

Andaman Islands Whizzing Around the World With Irma World traveler Irma Kackert gives slide show on India, Taj Mahal, Andaman Islands at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. Time: 1:00 PM Phone: 805.381.2744 Date: 10/17/2008

Spooky House

Aspen Elementary School hosts annual Harvest Festival, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at school, 1870 Oberlin Road, Thousand Oaks. Game booths, spooky house, gift basket raffle. Free admission. Game tickets, raffle tickets, food for sale. Contact: Candace Time: 3:30 PM Phone: 805.300.6538 Date: 10/17/2008

Harvest Hoedown

Ladera Elementary School hosts Harvest Hoedown, 5 to 9 p.m. at school, 1211 Calle Almendro, Thousand Oaks. Carnival games, prizes, silent auction, raffle. $12 at gate for children 2 years and up. Contact: Irene Time: 5:00 PM Phone: 805.338.6735 email: laderafundraising@yahoo.com

Date: 10/17/2008

Italian Heritage Westlake Bella Vita Italian Social Club meets at St. Jude Catholic Church parish hall, 32032 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Officer installation, program on National Italian Heritage Month. $12 members, $14 guests. Contact: Sara Time: 6:00 PM Phone: 805.446.9225 Date: 10/17/2008

Reception With Heart

Music for Heart Foundation and Conejo Valley Rotary Club host casual reception 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Oak Park Community Center, 1000 N. Kanan Road. Food, wine, entertainment, prizes, stories of children who received heart surgery. Meet two recipients, learn about program. Free admission. Contact: Brenda Time: 6:30 PM Phone: 818.625.7402 email: info@musicforheart.org Date: 10/17/2008

Watercolorist

Simi Valley Art Association meets 7 p.m. at community room, Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Rich Kenny, landscape watercolorist, is speaker. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Fees go to art scholarship. Open to public. Contact: Michelle Time: 7:00 PM Phone: 805.526.4599 Date: 10/17/2008

Folk Dancing

West Valley Folk Dancers teach international folk dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m. at Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Kirghizstan individual dance "Kouresh" and French Canadian mixer "Polka Piquee" reviewed. Wear soft shoes. $4. Time: 7:15 PM Phone: 818.591.9078 email: hobnoblax@aol.com Date: 10/17/2008

Saturn's Splendor Ventura County Astronomical Society meets at Vista Elementary School, 2175 Wisteria St., Simi Valley. David Doody from JPL describes Cassini mission and Saturn probe, shows views of planet. Free, public welcome. Contact: Carl Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.642.5166 email: vcas1@aol.com Date: 10/17/2008

'The King And I'

Cabrillo Music Theatre opens Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical "The King and I" 8 p.m. tonight, Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Runs through Oct. 26. Thursdays to Saturdays 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 2 p.m. Stars Deborah Gibson. Tickets $38 to $74. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.449.2787 Date: 10/17/2008

'Grow For Me'

Camarillo Community Theatre opens musical comedy "Little Shop of Horrors," 8 p.m. at 330 Skyway Drive, inside Camarillo Airport. Through Nov. 23. Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. $17 adults, $13 seniors, military, students 13 and up. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.388.5716 Date: 10/17/2008

Short Theater

10-Minute Play Festival opens 8 p.m. Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. Through Oct. 26. Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. Total of 16, 10-minute plays produced during festival. Call for schedule. $15 general admission, $10 students with ID, Fridays two for one. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 866.811.4111 Date: 10/17/2008

Witch Story

High Street Arts Center opens comedy "Bell, Book and Candle," 8 p.m., 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Runs through Nov. 16. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $8 children 12 and under. Group rates. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 805.529.8700 Date: 10/17/2008

Ghostly Walk

Santa Paula Theater Center hosts 14th annual Ghost Walk at Santa Paula Airport. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 6:30 to 9 p.m. Through Oct. 26. Tours leave check-in station in 15-minute intervals for hourlong tour. Seven spirits share all-new tales. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations $15 adults, $8 children.

Phone: 805.525.3073 website: www.ghostwalk.com.

SAT., OCT. 18

Outdoor Cleanup

18th annual COSCA Trail Work Day to rehabilitate trails in Conejo Valley. Registration 7:30 a.m. at Conejo Community Center, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. 8 a.m. buses leave for work site, return about noon. Lunch and prize giveaway until 2 p.m. Free bus shuttle, snack pack, lunch. Tools provided. Wear long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes, gloves, hat, sunscreen. Bring water. Sponsored by Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency.

Time: 7:30 AM Date: 10/18/2008

Pancake Fundraiser San Fernando Valley Chapter American Parkinson's Disease Association hosts Pancakes for Parkinson's breakfast fundraiser and silent auction 8 to 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village. $5 adults, $3 children 10 and under. Proceeds to medical research. Event not affiliated with church. Contact: Jennifer Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 805.214.4802 email: pancakesforpd@gmail.com Date: 10/18/2008

Family Roots Ventura County Genealogical Society hosts annual seminar, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Handouts, syllabus, exhibits, books for sale, lunch, refreshments. Henry "Hank" Jones speaks on various topics. $35 members, $40 nonmembers. Fee includes lunch, materials. Contact: Gwenda Time: 8:00 AM Phone: 805.485.7930 email: bisbeenme2@aol.com Date: 10/18/2008

Fiber Arts Show Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild hosts annual Open House, Show, Sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Studio Channel Islands Art Center, on campus of Cal State Channel Islands, Camarillo. Demonstrations, silent auction, commercial vendors. Sales of spinning fibers, weaving looms, yarns, beads, books, clothing. Contact: Silvia Time: 10:00 AM email: saleidig@yahoo.com Date: 10/18/2008

Candidates Speak Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley hosts brunch, 10 a.m. to noon, Mandevilla restaurant, 951 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Discussion of election propositions. One candidate for school board, City Council speak. Reservations requested. Time: 10:00 AM Phone: 805.495.1515 Date: 10/18/2008

Safe Riders Inaugural Glenn Garvin Memorial Bike Rodeo 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, Teen Center parking lot, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Bicycle obstacles course, ramps for safe jumping. Rock wall, Jolly Jump. Barbecue and drinks for sale. Hosted by city of Thousands Oaks BikeSafe campaign, Kiwanis Club. Time: 11:00 AM Date: 10/18/2008