Datebook

FRI., JAN. 18

'Celebrating Business' United Chambers of Commerce and Business Leaders of San Fernando Valley and Region host 32nd annual "Celebrating Business" Recognition Dinner, Hilton Woodland Hills. 6360 Canoga Ave. Chamber officers, board of directors honored. Awards presentation. Special guests include California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, Assemblymember Cameron Smyth. (818) 818-981.

Watercolorist Simi Valley Art Association hosts painting demonstration by watercolorist Pong Apinyavat, 7 p.m., Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. $5 donation. Adriana Adler, (805) 526-4599.

'The King And I' Conejo Players Theatre opens "The King and I" musical, 8 p.m., 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Through Feb. 16. 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. $16 to $20. (805) 495-3715.

'Shadow Box' Zuma Repertory Theatre presents "The Shadow Box," Michael Cristofer's Tony and Pulitzer Prizewinning play, 8 p.m., Malibu Stage Company, 29243 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Through Feb. 2. Complimentary wine tasting at all shows for ages 21 up. Art display of local artists in lobby. $20, free parking. RSVP (800) 838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. or box office (310) 589-1998, www.malibustagecompany.org.

King Day Luncheon Reservations due for Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley's Martin Luther King Jr. Day luncheon at noon Mon., Jan. 21, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Elda and Ron Soderquist speak on "Carrying coffins to the Capitol steps in Montgomery, Ala., 1965." Col. Wallace Dailey discusses "Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on our lives." $13. Public invited. RSVP (805) 675-8785.

Big Bang Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 N. Mesa School Road, Somis. John Dobson speaks on optics, cosmology, "big bang" theory, foibles of modern astronomy. Free, public invited. Carl Ashley, (805) 642-5166, vcas1@aol.com. www.vcas.org.

SAT., JAN. 19

Yard Sale Simi Valley High School Girls' Basketball hosts inaugural yard sale, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Simi Valley High School, 5400 Cochran St. New, used items. 30 families contributing.

Instrumental Matinee Santa Barbara Music Club Matinee Concert, 3 p.m., Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Two romantic etudes and prelude by Chopin performed by Ellen Feldman, pianist. Flute duets by Muczynski, Martino and Bartók, played by Mary Jo Hartle and Mark Sherwin. Trio in A minor, Opus 114 by Brahms, performed by Nancy Mathison on clarinet, Ervin Klinkon on cello, Sally Klinkon on piano. Free admission. (805) 6830811, www.sbmusicclub.org.

Oak Park Schools Dole presents Friends of Oak Park Schools' fourth annual fundraiser, Viva Las Vegas. 6 p.m., North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Drive, Westlake Village. Casino games, food, hosted bar, live and silent auctions. Individual, group tickets. Tickets (818) 735-3270, www.friendsofoakparkschools.org.

Peddler's Fair Ojai Peddler's Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., today and Sunday, Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave. Rain or shine. Antiques, collectibles, handcrafts, international crafts. Free admission. Free parking in adjacent municipal lot. Benefit for Nordhoff High School music department. Pat, (805) 964-8915.

Starlight Music The Starlighters play for Thousand Oaks Dance Club, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center ballroom, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. (805) 381-2744.

Elvis Still Sings Singer Raymond Michael presents Tribute to Elvis benefit concert for Westlake High School Band. 7:30 p.m., Thousand Oaks High School Performing Arts Center, 2323 N. Moorpark Road. Proceeds support band's spring New York trip to play at Carnegie Hall. $25 at door. Cynthia Woodward, CWoodward2 @gmail.com.

The Reagan Years Reservations due for Canoga Park West Hills Republican Women Federated luncheon, 10 a.m., Wed., Jan. 23, Radisson Hotel, 9777 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth. Republican activist Wendy Borcherdt, former special assistant to President Ronald Reagan, speaks on "Is there a future for the Republican Party?" Gary Aminoff, president of San Fernando Valley Republican Club, discusses February ballot propositions. Caroline Blashek describes her work with Operation Gratitude. RSVP Andria Page, (818) 894-1081.

MON., JAN. 21

Building Character Conference on "Character Perspectives: The Role of Character in Our Society," 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Drescher Graduate Campus, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, Malibu. Sponsored by Pepperdine, Boy Scouts of America. Speakers discuss ethical, moral choices. $30 until Jan. 7, $40 after, $15 students. www.conferenceoncharacter.com.

TUES., JAN. 22

School Jazz Concert Mesa Verde Music Program presents Winter Jazz Concert, 7 to 8 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Verde Middle School, 14000 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Jazz 'A' & 'B' bands and strings play various jazz standards. $2 at door, includes complimentary program. Public welcomed. Dinner available for purchase 6:30 to 8 p.m. Music Boosters sell baked goods, snacks, drinks, CDs. All proceed benefit school music program. Nick Arias (310) 430-5991, sajmna3 @roadrunner.com.

Medicinal Plants Bioregional herbalist Bill Broen speaks on medicinal properties of California plants, 7 p.m., Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Sponsored by the Conejo Valley Organic Garden and Herb Society. Public welcome. (805) 498-1623.

New In Town Westlake Village Newcomers Club hosts informative coffee, 10 a.m., private home. Guest speaker from Conejo Las Virgenes Future Foundation. For those new to community. RSVP Elke (805) 496-2085, eaheuer@aol.com.

WED., JAN. 23

Singer Entertains Thousand Oaks Woman's Club meets 10:30 a.m., Palm Garden Hotel, 498 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Luncheon of Asian beef & broccoli or pasta primavera. Tatjana presents one-woman show of Broadway, Hollywood tunes. $23.50. Patty Cook (805) 497-7150.

Achieve Success Women's Information Network meets 11:30 a.m., Secret Garden Restaurant, 255 E. High St., Moorpark. John Santangelo shares how to create health, relationships and financial success by focusing intentions on goals. $22.50 advance members reservations, $26 guests. RSVP (805) 371-1811.

Horticultural Design Conejo Valley Garden Club meets 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks, 1000 Janss Road. Social time 9 a.m. Members bring horticultural specimens for judging. Master judge Camille Van Ast gives design demonstration. Refreshments served. Beverly Switzer, (805) 498-3202.

Embroiderers' Guild Channel Islands Chapter The Embroiderers' Guild of America meets 9:30 a.m., Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Beginners welcome. (805) 498-5956

Appreciation Night Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge hosts 31st annual Law Enforcement and Firefighter Appreciation program, Elks Lodge, 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. 6:30 p.m. social time. 7 p.m. barbecue dinner. 8 p.m. awards presentation. Public invited. Scott Dool, chair, (805) 495-0624.

THURS., JAN. 24

'Ladies Night Out' Oak Park High School PFC hosts Ladies Night Out, 7 p.m., OPHS Pavilion, 899 N. Kanan Road. $20 advance, $25 at door. Diana Horton Smith (805) 704-3082, Lydia Saravis (805) 241-8419.

Chamber Reception City National Bank hosts reception for Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 to 8 p.m., 2655 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. Bank's business loan department gives presentation on financing for business owners. RSVP (818) 889-3150.

FRI., JAN. 25

Friday Night Fun Oak Park High School Comedy Sportz show, Room G9, 899 N. Kanan Road. Doors open 7:10 p.m., showtime 7:30 p.m. Refreshments sold. Students $3, adults $5. Sim Carter (818) 338-1003.

Irish Folk Music Makem and Spain Brothers play traditional Irish music, 7:30 p.m., Ventura Center for Spiritual Living, 101 S. Laurel St., Ventura. Acoustic concert with singing, variety of string & wind instruments. $20 at door. (805) 288-1345, www dromorecastleproductions.com.

SAT., JAN. 26

Indigo Dye Info Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild meets 9:30 a.m., 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Units 115 & 120, Oxnard. John Pitblado gives 90minute slide lecture on history of indigo dye. Free, open to public. Carl Friedlander (805) 4927404. Fourhour Indigo dyeing workshop follows talk, 4243 Telegraph Road, Ventura. $35. RSVP with check for workshop to Silvia Leldig, PO Box 6692, Ventura CA 93006.

Square Dance Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts plus level square dance with A-1 tip, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road. Jerry Junck guest caller. $6 donation. John and Shirley, (805) 499-2920.

Night Of Champions Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce hosts 2008 Night of Champions inaugural celebration dinner, dance and sports entertainment night, 6 p.m., Woodland Hills Hilton, 6360 Canoga Ave. Reception, silent and live auctions, installation of board of directors, award presentation, dancing, sports entertainment. (818) 3474737, www .woodlandhillscc.net.

SUN., JAN. 27

Restore Nature Mountains Restoration Trust hosts Volunteer Day, 9 a.m. to noon, Cold Creek Preserve on Stunt Road between Schueren Road, Mulholland Drive. Help reestablish oak, willow woodlands along creek. Bring drinking water, hat, gloves, sunscreen. Wear sturdy shoes, work clothes. Tools provided. Earn community service credit. Reservations required. (818) 591-1701, ext. 203.

GOP Women's Speaker Camarillo Republican Women Federated Club meets 11 a.m., Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Guest speaker attorney Larry Greenfield, California Regional Director of Republican Jewish Coalition. Public invited. $17.50 for lunch. Reservations, checks required in advanced. Bette Anderson, (805) 482-5476.

TUES., JAN. 29

Laugh Out Loud Hillel 818 presents Comedy Night at World Famous Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 7 p.m. VIP reception, 8 p.m. show. Master of ceremonies Lisa Ann Walter. Elon Gold, Wendy Liebman, others perform. Auction, raffle. $25 general admission, $10 students with ID, $75 VIP admission includes wine and dessert reception with talent. Two-drink minimum. Over 18 only. Proceeds support Hillel program at L.A. colleges. Tickets (818) 887-5901, www.hillel818.org.

WED., JAN. 30

Classical Guitar Ventura County Classical Guitar Society meets 7 p.m., Rec. & Park District Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. Guest guitarist Robert Boyd plays 8 p.m. Public welcomed. (805) 482-6224, www .vccgs.com.

Diversity Dialogue Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters present dialogue on Muslim-Jewish partnership, 7 p.m., Grant Grimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Aziza Hasan (Muslim), Malka Fenyvesi (Jewish) describe interethnic interaction. Free, open to public. (805) 498-9401, GlobalExchangeVCS @yahoo.com.

FRI., FEB. 1

Talent Show Student Government Board presents annual talent show, 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road. Free. Donna Valle (818) 472-1530, mcaspublicrelations@vcccd.edu.