Datebook

FRI., APRIL 10

Dance Jam Ventura 7 to 10 p.m. at Ventura NIA Center, 2343 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura. Freestyle dancing with or without partner. DJ provides music. Family friendly. No drugs, smoking, alcohol. $7 to $10 adults, $2 children 16 and under. Phone: 805.650.7112 Web: www.waywebby.com/dancejam

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/10/2009

Fireside Concert Concert with folk singer-songwriter Jackie Morris, Jim St. Ours, Restless Hillfillies, Dutch Newman and Musical Melodians at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Adults only. Open seating, first come first served. $7. Phone: 805.499.3511 Contact: Bob Kroll Email: folksgr1@aol.com Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 4/10/2009

'Brighton Beach Memoirs' Camarillo Community Theatre presents Neil Simon comedy at 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, inside airport. Runs through May 10. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Free bag of popcorn with nonperishable food item for food bank. Call for discounts. Phone: 805.388.5716 Contact: Box office Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 4/10/2009

SAT., APRIL 11

Trail Work 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteer to help repair trails. Bring lunch, water, work gloves, long-sleeve shirt, eye protection. Call for work location. Sponsored by Santa Monica Mountains Trail Council. Phone: 818.222.4531 Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 4/11/2009

Tonks West Cat Show "Sea of Aqua" Cat show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, Simi Valley. Six-ring, one-day show. Veteran cats judged in all rings. Phone: 818.519.8537 Contact: Dyana Email: dyanad@pacbell.net Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 4/11/2009

Paint Out At

Red Rock Canyon 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Old Topanga Canyon Road to Red Rock Canyon Road, half mile past paved surface. For all artists, bring own supplies. Facilities available. Sponsored by Allied Artists of Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore. Phone: 310.338.0333 Contact: Carole Garland Web: www.allied-artists.com Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 4/11/2009

MON., APRIL 13

Conejo Orchid Society Meets at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Norito Hasegawa speaks on Paphs. Refreshments, orchid raffle. Guests welcome. Phone: 818.991.1275 Contact: Janice Kobey Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/13/2009

TUES., APRIL 14

B-17 Flying Fortress

On Display Experimental Aircraft Association displays B-17 "aluminum overcast," world's first all-metal four-engine monoplane, at Camarillo Airport today and Wednesday, 2 to 5 p.m. in front of Waypoint Cafe. Veterans share their stories. Free admission. Aircraft tour $5 individual, $15 family. Children under 8, WWII veterans free. Call for flight cost, reservations. Phone: 800.359.6217 Web: www.b17.org Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 4/14/2009

Los Angeles Opera Talk Discussion of Richard Wagner's "Die Walkure" at Platt Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Free, no reservations needed. Phone: 818.340.9386 Contact: Friends of the Platt Library Web: www.plattlibrary.org/events Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 4/14/2009

Ventura County

Writers Club 7 to 9 p.m. at Borders Books, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Poetry author Diana Raab to speak. Free, public welcome.

Contact: Sheli Ellsworth Web: www.venturacountywriters.com

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/14/2009

WED., APRIL 15

Moorpark College

Multicultural Day In Fountain Hall, Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road. Storyteller Jim Woodard presents program on Abraham Lincoln, Emancipation Proclamation. Free, open to public. For adults. Phone: 805.647.2720 Contact: Jim Woodard Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 4/15/2009

Thousand Oaks

Toastmasters Noon to 1 p.m. in Oaks Room, third level, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Learn public speaking, leadership skills. Phone: 805.796.7653 Contact: Jim Holbrook Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 4/15/2009

Simi Valley/Moorpark

Democratic Club Meets at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Evaluate Obama presidency, discuss May 19 ballot initiatives. Bring nonperishable food, blankets, toiletries for charity. Phone: 805.582.2234 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/15/2009

THURS., APRIL 16

Pleasant Valley

Garden Club Meets at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3975 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Social time 9 a.m. Meeting 9:30 a.m. Diane Beeler speaks on low-cost/no-cost gardening. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.484.5484 Contact: Sandy Roth Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 4/16/2009

League of Women Voters

Woodland Hills Meeting Meets at Platt Public Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Discussion of pros and cons of six budget-related measures for May 19 special election. Coffee and snacks 9:30 a.m. Program starts 10 a.m. Free, open to the public. League provides nonpartisan, unbiased information on ballot measures. Phone: 310.479.7482 Contact: Sandra Email: s.trutt@verizon.net Web: www.lwvlosangeles.org Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 4/16/2009

Oak Park Gardeners Meets at Mae Boyar Park, 130 Kanan Road, Oak Park. Larry Pender, beekeeper at Jubilee Honeybee, speaks of benefits of bees pollinating gardens. Public welcome, no charge. Phone: 818.889.4478 Contact: Timmie High Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/16/2009

Camarillo Acoustic

Music Club 7 to 11 p.m. at private home in Camarillo. All levels of musical skill. Participate in song circles or listen. Phone: 805.482.0029 Contact: T.J. Zeiler Web: www.Songmakers.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/16/2009

FRI., APRIL 17

Family Pet Expo Orange County Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Pet product vendors, more than 1,000 species of animals. Performances by IAMS Superdogs, Hollywood Cats. Adoption agencies, rescue groups provide on-site adoptions. $6 to $12 admission. Leave pets at home. Phone: 800.999.7295 Web: www.PetExpoOC.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/17/2009

Conejo Valley Republican

Women Federated Luncheon meeting at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. John Allan Peschong speaks on "The GOP, where we've been and where we're going." $20. Reservations required. Phone: 805.796.9732 Email: cvrwf@verizon.net Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 4/17/2009

Simi Valley Art Association Meets at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Elena Roche demonstrates colored pencil techniques. $5 members, $7 nonmembers, free to students with paying adult. Phone: 805.526.4599 Contact: Michelle Adler Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/17/2009

Ventura County

Astronomical Society Meets in multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Dr. Marusa Bradac, research scholar at UC Santa Barbara, gives presentation on "The dark side of the universe." Discussion of dark matter. Public invited. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Ashley Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 4/17/2009

SAT., APRIL 18

Topanga Earth Day 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Topanga Community House Fair Grounds, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Music, sustainable living solutions, healing arts, workshops, ecoinspired art, clean energy, children's area with eco-related presentations, not-for-profit organizations, organic food and beverages, guest speakers, green technology, environmental organizations, holistic living. Presented by Topanga Earth Day Organizing Committee, WeEarth.com. $10 suggested donation. Contact: Molly Web: www .topangaearthday.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/18/2009

Scandinavian Festival On campus of California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Sunday. Food, entertainment, demonstrations of Nordic cultures. Music, dancing, lectures, storytell-ing, crafts, Viking village, medieval games, exhibits, ethnic foods. Lutheran pastors lead worship service Sunday. Campus Scandinavian Center open 2 to 6 p.m. $5 admission ages 12 and up. Phone: 805.216.3373 Email: lana@tripnet.se Web: www .callutheran.edu/scanfest Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/18/2009

Ventura Earth Day 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Promenade Park, Ventura. Family centered community celebration, green products expo. Theme "Earth Day Every Day 2009." Sponsored by city of Ventura, Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education. Web: www.venturacharterschool .org/earthday Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 4/18/2009

Chumash Day Powwow Intertribal celebration today and Sunday at Malibu Bluffs Park. Events start 11 a.m. with gourd dancers. Grand entry 1 p.m. Saturday. Native American tribal ceremonies, dance, storytelling, educational exhibits. Special guest performances. Cherokee Plains Indians reenact daily village life. Admission, parking free. Free shuttle from Civic Center Way. Phone: 310.456.2489 Contact: Amy Crittenden Email: Acrittenden @ci.malibu.ca.us Web: www.ci .malibu.ca.us Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 4/18/2009

Fun With Nature 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. For all ages. Crafts, games, stories, scavenger hunts, hands-on activities. Parking fee. Phone: 818.889.6238 Contact: Malibu Creek docents Time: 12:30 p.m. Date: 4/18/2009

Santa Barbara Music Club

Matinee Concert At Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara public library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Sonata in G major by Beethoven with violin and piano. Works by Chopin, Saygun. West Coast premiere "Before Spring" by Emma Lou Diemer, piano. Phone: 805.969.7183 Contact: Nathan Rundlett Email: nrundlett @cox.net Time: 3:00 p.m. Date: 4/18/2009

Denim & Diamonds Boys &

Girls Club Fundraiser 2009 Bids for Kids Auction, 5:30 p.m. at Las Posas Country Club, 955 Fairway Drive, Camarillo.

Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 4/18/2009

Conejo Valley Moms Of

Multiples Auction, Dinner At The Vineyards, 2525 Stow St., Simi Valley. Dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, comedy auctioneer, gaming. $30. Email: esmith717@yahoo.com Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 4/18/2009

Thousand Oaks Dance Club Dancing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road. Music by Starlighters, Roaring '20s theme. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Phone: 805.381.2744 Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 4/18/2009

SUN., APRIL 19

Camarillo Half Marathon Fundraiser for MakeAWish Foundation at Freedom Park, Camarillo. Half marathon starts 8 a.m. 5K, 10K runs 8:30 a.m. Post-race expo with music, local health-related businesses. Post-race pancake breakfast for runners. Phone: 805.258.3779 Contact: Bill Escobar Web: www .camarillohalfmarathon.com Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 4/19/2009

Pierce College Farmwalk 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pierce College (Mason Street entrance), 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Livestock, sheep shearing, wool spinning, cow milking, petting zoo, cow chip bingo, exotic animal shows, hands-on activities, live music, fire engines, education displays. For all ages. No pets allowed. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, cameras. $5 requested donation for adults, free for children under 12. Free parking. Phone: 818.710.4253 Contact: Vicki Michaelson Email: michaevl@piercecollege.edu

Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 4/19/2009

Political Memorabilia Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 10100 Balboa Blvd. at Mayall St., Granada Hills. Hosted by American Political Items Collectors. Memorabilia displays and sales, free appraisals. $5 admission, free to students with ID, children 13 years and under. Phone: 818.894.6113 Contact: Thomas Morton Web: www.apic.us Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/19/2009

Earth Day Whale Fest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Leo Carrillo State Park, 35000 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Free admission. Sponsored by Santa Monica Mountains Natural History Association. Entertainment, live music, whale-watching stations, children's crafts and activities, food court, Chumash songs and storytelling, Space Shuttle Cafe, National Junior Ranger Day, wildlife and rescued animals, puppet shows, environmental booths. Bring beach chairs, binoculars, sunscreen. Dogs on leashes welcome. Parking $10. Free parking for schools with prior reservations. Contact: Marie Email: info @earthdaywhalefest.org Web: www.earthdaywhalefest.org Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/19/2009

American Indian

Cultural Workshop 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. at Satwiwa Native American Indian Cultural Center, 4126 Potrero Road, Thousand Oaks. Dennis Garcia shares Chumash stories. For all ages. Sponsored by National Park Service. Phone: 805.370.2301 Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 4/19/2009

Simi Valley Garden Tour 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Selfguided tour through six local gardens. Plant sale, boutique, vendors, artists, door prizes. No strollers. $12 advance tickets, $15 at gate. Proceeds to Simi Valley Republican Women's education and scholarship fund. Call for locations. Phone: 805.522.7971 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 4/19/2009

Soap Box Derby,

Healthy Kids Day Sponsored by city of Westlake Village, Triunfo YMCA. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Farmers Insurance Building parking lot, 31051 Agoura Road, WLV. Classic car show 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Soap box races, barbecue lunch. Phone: 818.707.9622 Contact: Triunfo YMCA Web: www .westlakerevelations.com Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 4/19/2009

Association Of Watch

And Clock Collectors Ventura and Santa Barbara County chapter meets in cafeteria, Building B, Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura. John Kirk gives presentation on "The Brocots, a dynasty of horologers," a look at Paris clocks. Watches, clocks on display, mart. $3 admission. Public welcome. Phone: 805.813.2216 Contact: Laurie Conti Email: Remember_The_Clock@mac.com Web: www.nawcc-ch190.com Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 4/19/2009

Inaugural Wine Tasting

Hors d'oeuvres Fundraiser 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Luxe Summit Hotel on Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles. Proceeds support Learning Through Doing Adventures, Kiwanis Club of Calabasas-Agoura and Brandon's Buddies play dates. $40 for wine tasting, $25 designated driver (no wine). Phone: 818.999.5491 Contact: Carolyn Lusk Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 4/19/2009

TUES., APRIL 21

May Special Election

Ballot Measures Reviewed Ellen Pangarliotas of Los Angeles League of Women Voters Speaker Bureau presents analysis, review of May ballot measures 1A to 1F in multipurpose room, Platt Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Free. Presented by Friends of Platt Library. Phone: 818.340.9386 Time: 6:45 p.m. Date: 4/21/2009

WED., APRIL 22

E-waste Recycle

Fundraiser 8 a.m. to noon at Westlake Elementary School parking lot, 1571 E. Potrero Road, Westlake Village. Accepting computers, TVs, monitors, stereo components, printers, copiers, telephones, cables, modems. No appliances, microwaves.

Time: 8:00 a.m. Date: 4/22/2009

Oak Park Weekday Hikers Meet in Wildwood Park to hike Santa Rosa Loop, Paradise Falls. Visit website for details

Contact: Dean Web: www.meetup.com/localhikers

Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 4/22/2009

Calabasas High School

Dance Program Spring Concert "Peace, Love and Dance" in school theater, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. Today through Friday. More than 200 dancers grades 9 to 12. Salads, pizza for sale 6 to 7 p.m. Bake sale. $15 adults, $8 students with ASB. Contact: Kristen Fraisse Email: KFraisse@LVUSD.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 4/22/2009