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SAT., AUG. 4

Thousand Oaks AAUW

9 a.m. at Stella’s Gourmet Restaurant, 2385 Michael Drive, Newbury Park. Informal small group coffee and chat for prospective members. Web: aauwto-ca.aauw.net.

Night Sky Festival

7 to 10:30 p.m. at Paramount Ranch, 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills. Kids’ activities, telescope viewing, night sky presentation, native American stories. No charge. Dress for cool evening. Contact: Visitor Center. Phone: 805. 370.2301.

SUN., AUG. 5

Car Show/Chili Cook-Off

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Simi Valley Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive. Breakfast buffet at 8 a.m. Chili tasting. Hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages sold. Live music. Free admission. $10 breakfast buffet. Fee for chili taste tickets. $10 vehicle/motorcycle show entry. Charity event hosted by Elks Lodge. Contact: Ted Poliskey. Phone: 805.304. 0891.

Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music

2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 36 Figueroa St., Ventura. Concert and jamming. Free admission and free parking behind building. Phone: 805.517.1131.

Free Concert Series

5 to 6:30 p.m. at Gardens of the World American Bandstand, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. 16-piece Thousand Oaks-based Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra plays “Americana” songs. Bring lawn seating and picnics. Smoking,

glass containers, alcohol and pets are not allowed. Parking on street or in TOCAP structure across the street. Phone: 805.557.1135. Email: info@ gardensoftheworld.info.

Concert In The Park

6 to 8 p.m. at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills. Fantastic Diamond, tribute to Neil Diamond, performs. Bring lawn seating and picnics. Free admission. Phone: 818.597.7361. Web: agourahillsrec.org.

MON., AUG. 6

Simi Valley Stamp And Coin Club

1 to 3:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, room 106. Presentations, show and tell, and auctions. Contact: Allen Conrad. Phone: 818. 348.3695.

Conejo Cactus And Succulent Society

7 p.m. at Elks Lodge, 158 N. Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Michael Tardif discusses Plant Picasso landscape design. Refreshments. Free plant for new guests and new members. Free. Email: ConejoCSS@hotmail.com.

TUES., AUG. 7

Ventura County Sportfishing Club

6:30 p.m. at Brendan’s Irish Pub, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Ben Frazier of Abbot Reels speaks about localfishing for bluefin tuna. Contact: Bill Berger. Phone: 818.889. 1370. Web: vcsc.info.

United Democrats For Progress

6:30 p.m. at Cal Lutheran University,

Lundring Center, room GSFC 253, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Attorney Caleb Donner discusses the Supreme Court controversy. Contact: Sue. Phone: 805.231.4152. Email: suegunther@verizon.net.

WED., AUG. 8

Social Dancing

10 to 11:30 a.m. at Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Music from the 1930s to ‘60s. No partner or dancing skills needed. Free admission. Phone: 805.381.2744.

Thousand Oaks Christian Women’s Connection

11:15 a.m. at Los Robles Greens, Sunset Ballroom, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Anesa Cronin is guest speaker. Bella Nuovo Shoes of Westlake displays shoes; shopping available. Luncheon cost: $20. RSVP requested. Contact: Joanne. Phone: 805.498.1823.

THURS., AUG. 9

Simi Valley Community Council

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Best Western Posada Royale Hotel, 1775 Madera Road, Simi Valley. Speaker from Charles J. Evered House, division of Hi-Desert Cultural Center. Lunch: $18 cash or check. Open to community. Web: svcommunitycouncil.org.

FRI., AUG. 10

Newcomers/Encore Club

9:45 a.m. outside food court, The Oaks mall, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Chat with club members and learn about club activities. Contact: Darlene. Phone: 805.267. 9558.

SAT., AUG. 11

Book Blow-Out Sale

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. $3 for bag of used books, $5 for a box of books. Simi Valley Friends of the Library sponsors.

Conejo Valley Writers

Noon to 2:30 p.m. at Goebel Adult

Community Center, Card Room, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Optional BYO brown-bag lunch at noon. Program at 12:30 p.m. Former deputy sheriff David Putman speaks on “Raising the stakes: keep your readers on the edge of their seats.” Web: www.meetup.com/ConejoValleyWriters.

Midsummer Eve Wine Festival

4 to 7:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Westlake, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Thousand Oaks. For ages 21 and up. Sample limited-production local handcrafted wines, microbrews and hors d’oeuvres. Auction. Meet Olympic and Special Olympic athletes. Fundraiser for Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation. Admission: $75 in advance, $90 at door. Raffle tickets: $20. Contact: Susan Murata. Phone: 805. 390.0027. Web: midsummerevewinefestival.com.

Happy Squares Square Dance Club

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

Perseid Meteor Shower/ Family Star Party

8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Moorpark College Observatory, 7075 Campus Road. Brief PowerPoint show on meteors, telescope viewing of night sky. For ages 6 and up. Free. Scout troops welcome. Web: vcas.org.

SUN., AUG. 12

Summer Concerts In The Park

5 to 7 p.m. at natural amphitheater, Conejo Community Center, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Yachtley Crew plays‘70s and‘80s soft rock. Free admission. Bring lawn seating and picnics; no pets. On-site parking only for vehicles with handicap placard. Web: crpd.org/concerts.

Free Concert Series

5 to 6:30 p.m. at Gardens of the World American Bandstand, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Santa Barbara-based Ulysses Jazz Band plays authentic New Orleans jazz of 1920s and ‘30s, Bring lawn seating and picnics. Smoking, glass containers, alcohol and pets are not allowed. Parking on street or in TOCAP structure across the street. Phone: 805.557.1135. Email: info@ gardensoftheworld.info.

TUES., AUG. 14

Ventura County Writers Club

7 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Rec Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. Paul Zakrzewski conducts a workshop on creating a powerful voice that drives the reader further into the story. Contact: Sheli Ellsworth. Phone: 805. 300.1365.

THURS., AUG. 16

Assistance League Of Ventura County

10 a.m. at chapter house, 913 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. Open to men and women, no age requirement. League runs several philanthropic programs. Phone (daytime): 805.643.2458. Email: alvconline@hotmail.com.Web: assistanceleagueventuracounty.org.

Channel Islands Gulls

11 a.m. at Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, 2600 Harbor Blvd., Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard. Social hour 11 a.m., luncheon at noon. Display of jewelry for sale. Tickets for centerpieces available. Proceeds go to charities. Contact: Shirley. Phone: 805.824.4005.

Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club

7:30 p.m. in community room, East County Sheriff’s Station, 2101 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Stu Sheldon provides newly licensed hams with info on buying the right radio, setting up antenna and getting on the air. Web: cvarc.org.

FRI., AUG. 17

Simi Valley/Moorpark Republican Women Fed.

5 to 7 p.m. at Viva La Pasta, 525 Country Club Drive, Simi Valley. Informal meeting for people to share ideas of conservative political nature. No RSVP needed. No-host bar. Web: svrwf.com.

SAT., AUG. 18

Wings Over Camarillo Air Show/Car Show

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Camarillo Airport. Aerial performances, military aircraft displays, classic cars, live entertainment, STEM pavilion, WW2 reenactors’ camp, food

trucks and craft beer. Saturday evening concert by The Spazmatics. Tram service on grounds. Corporate skyboxes and overnight RV parking available. Net profits donated to nonprofit groups. Admission prices on website. Web: wingsovercamarillo.com.

Guided Labyrinth Walk

7 to 8:30 p.m. at labyrinth behind St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Theme: “Praying for others.” Finger labyrinths available. Free. Contact: Church office. Phone: 805. 482.8831. Email: office.manager@stcolumbaca.com.

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. Tropic Starr band performs. Luau theme. Tickets: $8. Phone: 805.381.2744. Web: crpd.org/ gacc.

Curling Open House

7:30 p.m. at Iceoplex, 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley. SoCal Curling hosts. All levels of players welcome. Instruction provided for beginners. All equipment provided. For ages 12 and up. $20. RSVP requested. Contact: Kate. Email: kstyers@verizon.net.

SUN., AUG. 19

Watch/Clock Association

Noon at campus student center, Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. Informal workshop on watches or clocks at 11 a.m. Items for sale. Program at 1 p.m. Dave Coatsworth discusses “Collecting American pocket watches.” Admission: $3. Optional lunch an additional $5. Web: nawcc-ch190.com.

Soda Bottle Rocket Event

3 to 4:30 p.m. at Grape Arbor Park, 5098 Parkville Road, Calabasas. Bring two empty 2-liter Pepsi-brand plastic bottles. Build, decorate and fly a rocket. For boys and girls in grades K-5. Cub Scout Pack 127 sponsors. Phone: 818.865.0100. Email: agouracubscouts@gmail.com.

Free Concert Series

5 to 6:30 p.m. at Gardens of the World American Bandstand, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Music of the prohibition andflapper eras with Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys. Bring lawn seating and picnics. Smoking, glass containers, alcohol and pets are not allowed. Parking on street or in TOCAP structure across the street. Phone: 805.557.1135. Email: info@ gardensoftheworld.info.

Silents Under The Stars

7:30 p.m. at Parmount Ranch, 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura. Guided walking tour of ranch at 6:30 p.m. followed by outdoor screening of “Flesh and the Devil” (1926) with Greta Garbo and John Gilbert. Tickets: $6 adults and teens, $2 for kids under 12. Phone: 805.370.2301.

SAT., AUG. 25

Channel Islands PC Users Group

8:45 a.m. to noon at Boys & Girls Club, 1500 Temple Ave., Camarillo. Enter through rear of building. Educating users about computers, tablets, phones and technology. Phone: 805.289.3960. Web: cipcug.org.

An Evening Under the Stars

5:30 p.m. at Camarillo Grove Park, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road. Annual party for the park. Pleasant Valley

Rec and Park Foundation hosts. Phone: 805.482.1996.

Camarillo Cafe

8 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Senior Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo. Doors open 7:30 p.m. The Quitters and Rebecca Troon perform. Smoke- and alcohol-free venue. Suggested donation: $20. No reserved seating. Phone: 805.814.9366. Web: CamarilloCafe.com.

SUN., AUG. 26

Jewish Genealogical Society

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Program: Highlights of International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies Conference, and club members share their experiences visiting their Eastern European ancestral towns. No charge to attend. Contact: Jan Meisels Allen. Phone: 818.889.6616. Email: information@ JGSCV.org. Web: JGSCV.org.

Free Concert Series

5 to 6:30 p.m. at Gardens of the World American Bandstand, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. 17-piece Angel City Big Band and vocalists perform. Bring lawn seating and picnics. Smoking, glass containers, alcohol and pets are not allowed. Parking on street or in TOCAP structure across the street. Phone: 805.557.1135. Email: info@ gardensoftheworld.info.

MON., SEPT. 3

Summer Concerts In the Park

5 to 7 p.m. at natural amphitheater, Conejo Community Center, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. The PettyBreakers perform tribute to Tom Petty and his band. Free admission. Seating is first-come, first-served. On-site parking only for vehicles with handicap placard. Bring lawn seating and picnics. No pets. Web: crpd.org/concerts.