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FRI., APRIL 13

Quilting By The Sea Quilt Show

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Santa Cruz Hall, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Quilt show, vendors mall and boutique.

ComedySportz

6 to 9 p.m. in Agoura High School performing arts education center, 28545 Driver Ave. AHS students perform family-friendly improv comedy games based on audience suggestions. Admission: $7 students, $10 adults.

Fireside Concert

7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Performers are Ken O’Malley and the Ne’er Do Wells plus Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen. Admission of $10 includes coffee, tea, cookies and pastries at intermission. Seating is first-come, first-served. Adults only. Contact: Bob Kroll. Phone: 805.427. 4707. Email: folksgr1@aol.com.

SAT., APRIL 14

Free Hike

8 to 11 a.m. Park at Dos Vientos Community Park at Borchard Road and Via Las Brisas. Moderate 6-mile loop with elevation gain of 800 feet. Explore neighborhood trails in western Dos Vientos area. Free. Contact: CPRD. Phone: 805.495.2163.

School Shredding Fundraiser

9 a.m. to noon at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. $10 a box.

Earth Day Festival

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Camarillo Center for Spiritual Living, 340 Mobil Ave. Speakers, demonstrations, plant sale, vendors, face painting, pot painting. For families. Free admission. Phone: 805.484.1137. We b : CSLcamarillo.org.

Bingo Bash

11 a.m. at Moorpark Civic Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. Doors open 10 a.m. Buy-in includes 10 games, three specials, dessert bar, coffee, tea and chance to win door prizes. Additional games sold at door. Advance buy-in: $20. At the door: $25. Open to ages 18 and up. Cash prizes. Fundraiser for Moorpark Active Adult Center. Contact: Moorpark Active Adult Center. Phone: 805.517.6261.

Happy Squares Dance

8 to 10:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Rounds begin at 7:15 p.m. Squares start at 8 p.m. Andy Allemao, caller.

Camarillo Cafe

8 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Senior Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Singer-songwriters Freebo and Alice Howe perform. Smoke- and alcohol-free venue. Suggested donation: $20.

Phone: 805.814.9366. We b : CamarilloCafe.com.

SUN., APRIL 15

Watch-Clock Association

Noon at Ventura College campus student center, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Informal workshop on clocks or watches at 11 a.m. Lunch follows. Program at 1 p.m. Ernie Jenson discusses “modern time.” Admission charge: $3. Optional lunch for $5 more. Watches, clocks and tools on display and for sale. Web: nawcc-ch190.com.

Free Concert

2 to 3 p.m. in Camarillo Library community room, 4101 Las Posas Road. Ventura County Music Award-winner Crooked Eye Tommy performs blues and southern rock. Seating is firstcome, first-served. Sponsored by Friends of the Camarillo Library.

MON., APRIL 16

Conejo Valley Quilters

6:30 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, Pederson Hall, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Janine Mansell discusses the advantages of being in a mini group and how to join or start one. $5 guest fee. Web: conejovalleyquilters.com.

TUES., APRIL 17

Toastmasters CLU Expressionists

Noon to 1 p.m. in KCLU community room, 3500 Campus Road, Thousand Oaks. No charge for visitors. Learn public speaking and leadership skills. Web: clue.toastmastersclubs.org.

Temple Adat Elohim Seniors

1:30 p.m. at TAE, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Performers from Center State Opera sing. Free admission. Phone: 805.497.7101.

THURS., APRIL 19

Channel Islands Gulls

11 a.m. at Sterling Hills Country Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Lunch at noon. Bring a live plant or flower arrangement to auction off. Funds go to local charities. RSVP requested. Lunch cost: $30. Contact: Shirley. Phone: 805.824.4005.

Portuguese Fraternal Society

11:30 a.m. at Main Street Restaurant, 3159 E. Main St., Ventura. No-host lunch at noon. For anyone of Portuguese descent or interested in the culture. RSVP requested. Contact: Cora Corella. Phone: 805.483.6285.

Simi Valley Art Association

6 to 8 p.m. at SVAA gallery, space 295, Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Town Center Way. Pong Apinyavat gives a watercolor demo. Fee: $5 association members, $7 nonmembers. Web: simivalleyart.org.

Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club

7:30 p.m. in conference room, East County Sheriff’s Station, 2101 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Pete Heins discusses the technical aspects of radio contesting and techniques to improve proficiency in this area. Web: cvarc.org.

Conejo Valley Bonsai Society

7:30 p.m. at Westlake Village Community Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Bob Pressler shows the styling of a cedar. Refreshments served. Phone: 805.373.1330.

FRI., APRIL 20

Ventura County Astronomical Society

7:15 to 9 p.m. at Moorpark College Forum, 7075 Campus Road. Dr. George Djorgovski of CalTech gives a pictorial journey of the universe from the Big Bang to present day. For ages 6 and up. Free admission and parking. Web: vcas.org.

SAT., APRIL 21

Spring Sale And E-Waste Collection

8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lang Ranch Elementary School, 2450 Whitechapel Place, Thousand Oaks. Also taking donations for Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Free to public. See website for accepted items. Web: LangRanchPTA.org.

Democratic Women’s Council Of Conejo Valley

9:30 a.m. at Boccaccio’s Restaurant, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Ste. 104,

The Landing center, Westlake Village. Candidates Linda Parks and Bernardo Perez on hand. High school students from One Spark Academy represent the AAUW Women’s History Project. Fee: $25 for champagne brunch. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.498.7262. Web: dwccv.org.

Guided Labyrinth Walk

9:30 to 11 a.m. at labyrinth behind St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Theme: “Peace Be With You.” Finger labyrinths for those who have trouble walking. Free. Contact: Church office. Phone: 805. 482.8831. Email: office.manager@stcolumbaca.com.

Spring Festival And Boutique

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Peter Claver parish center, 2380 Stow St., Simi Valley. Over 70 vendors, silent auction, carnival games, bounce house, obstacle course, drawing, music, food and drinks. All proceeds support parish preschool and kindergarten. Phone: 805.526.2244. Web: stpeterclaverschool.org/fundraising.

Pageant Of A Thousand Gems

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Dealers in minerals, gems, fossils, rocks, jewelry, hobby tools and supplies. Exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes, silent auction, plant sales and youth activities. Free admission and parking. Contact: Chuck Borchart. Phone: 805. 551.9946. Web: cgamc.org.

Citrus Label Society

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula. Talk at 11 a.m. on rare labels. Show and tell session follows. Vendor tables with labels and citrus-related memorabilia for sale. Phone: 805.525.3100. Web: venturamuseum.org.

Ventura County Artists Gourd And Art Festival

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rancho Santa Rosa Clubhouse, 11701 E. Las Posas Road, Santa Rosa Valley. Creative gourd art, basketry, jewelry, handcrafted items in sales booths. Showcase of gourd art, giveaways, kids’crafts, food. Music by Old Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Association. Make-and-take gourd birdhouse craft for $5. Admission and parking are free. Contact: Kathleen Johnston. Phone: 805.659.0400. Email: NYG745@gmail.com.

Scandinavian Festival

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at Kingsmen Park, on campus of Cal Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Nordic culture, music, dancing, cooking, craft demos, lectures, vendors, games, Viking village, puppet shows and activities for all ages. Admission: $10 for adults, $5

for teens, and free for children. Web: scandinaviancenter.org/festival.

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Alameda Park, 1400 Santa Barbara St. Music and speakers on three stages. Family and educational programming, over 200 eco-conscious exhibitors, sustainable local foods, beer and wine garden, green car show. Free admission. Phone: 805.963.0583. Web: sbearthday.org.

Wine/Beer Tasting

4 to 7 p.m. at Las Posas Country Club, 955 Fairway Drive, Camarillo. Silent auction, souvenir wine or beer glass, live music, fine wines paired with hors d’oeuvres. Funds go to Camp Keepsake. Cancer Hope Foundation hosts. Tickets: $75. Phone: 805.383.5445. Web: cancerhopefoundation.org.

Curling Open House

7 p.m. at Iceoplex, 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley. Learn the Winter Olympic sport of curling. For ages 12 and up. $20 per person. RSVP. Contact: Kate. Email: kstyers@verizon.net.

Family Star Party

7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Moorpark College Observatory, 7075 Campus Road. View the night sky through telescopes. For ages 6 and up. Free. Web: vcas.org.

Ballroom Dance

7:30 to 10 p.m. at Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 6 p.m. Free dance lesson from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. Sock hop theme. Tropic Starr provides music. Tickets: $8.

Phone: 805.381.2744. Web: crpd.org/ gacc.

SUN., APRIL 22

Westlake Village Street Festival

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Lakeview Canyon Road between Agoura and Watergate roads, WLV. 100 craft and clothes vendors, pet-oriented vendors, food trucks, craft beer garden and wine tasting area, classic car show, Kids Zone, live music, dancers. All funds raised support local organizations. Rotary Club of Westlake Village hosts. Free admission. Web: rotarywlv.org.

Family Earth Day Celebration

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2200 Thousand Oaks Blvd. For all ages. ECO Aware-themed crafts for kids, waste-free book exchange and project green bottle exchange. Sponsored by Family Connections Network and CalabasasMommy.com. Free admission. Web: shoplakes.com/events/familyearth day-celebration.

MON., APRIL 23

Organic Garden Club Of Ventura County

6 to 8 p.m. at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Robert Medrano of Peach Hill Organic Soils, Sue Michaels of Renee’s Organic Seeds and Cat’s Culinary discuss planting an organic vegetable garden. Contact: Diana. Phone: 805.241.7308. Web: organicgardenclubofventuracounty.org.

WED., APRIL 25

Channel Islands Chapter Embroiderers’ Guild

9:30 a.m. at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. Bring a project to work on. Spring tea. Beginners can attend two meetings before joining. Phone: 805.484.9056. Web: psrega.org.

THURS., APRIL 26

Ventura County Rose Society

6:30 p.m. doors open at Ventura County Ofce of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Meeting at 7 p.m. Bring a cut rose or perennial flower from home garden to share. Tips on how to grow good roses. Contact: Barbara Morse. Phone: 805. 499.1657. Web: venturacountyrosesociety.org.