The Acorn’s guide to what’s going on





 

 

FRI., JUNE 14


Seashore Porcelain Artists


9:30 a.m. at Camarillo Evangelical Free Church, 2315 Ventura Blvd. Alicia Handwerker demonstrates her faux finish techniques for porcelain. Contact: Ingrid. Phone: 805.649.9381. Email: ischuh0506@aol.com.


Moorpark Women’s Fortnightly Club


9:45 a.m. at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Scholarship awards. Those interested in MWFC encouraged to attend. $20 for luncheon. RSVP requested. Contact: Lynn Underwood. Phone: 805.552.4909. Email: lunderwood46@yahoo.com.


Westlake Village Encore Club


11 a.m. at Lindero Country Club, 5719 Lake Lindero Drive, Agoura Hills. Installation luncheon. RSVP required. Contact: Barbara. Email: barbaramac13@yahoo.com.


Fireside Concert


8 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Robby Longley, Ken O’Malley and the Restless Hillfillies. $9 at door includes light refreshments. Adults only. Seating first come, first served. Contact: Bob Kroll. Phone: 805.427. 4707. Email: folksgr1@aol.com.


SAT., JUNE 15


Band On A Run


At Wildwood Elementary School, 620 W. Velarde Drive, Thousand Oaks. 5K and 10K races start 8 a.m. Fun Run begins 9:30 a.m. Fundraiser for TOHS band. $15 to $40 depending on race. Contact: Brenda Ruckstuhl. Phone: 805.493.1479. Email: bandonarun@tohsband.org. Web: www.active.com.


Chalk Art Day


9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westlake Village Library, 31220 Oak Crest Drive. Residents of all ages invited to create sidewalk art. Chalk provided. Prizes for best pieces. Register with library. Free. Contact: Jessie Schweit. Phone: 818. 865.9230.


E-waste Collection Day


9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lighthouse Bible Church, 4910 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Taking TVs, computers, laptops, copiers, fax machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, phones, toner cartridges, waters, dryers. All electronic items that take batteries or plug in wall. Free. Contact: Church office. Phone: 805. 584.8222.


History Day


10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. Displays and demonstrations, antique cars, barbershop, horseshoeing, dance troupe, kids’ crafts, art vendors. Food for sale. Selfguided tours of historic buildings. Admission $7 for anyone over age 5. Free to active military and dependents. Phone: 805.526.6453. Web: www.simihistory.com.


Bake Sale And Dog Training


Noon to 4 p.m. at 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Unit 587, Simi Valley. Bake sale fundraiser for Tiny Loving Canines (animal rescue). Alan Hieger and his dog, Wyatt, conduct free “ask the trainer” Q&A session. Phone: 805.527.SAVE (7283). Web: www.tinylovingcanines.org.


Ventura County Genealogical Society


1 to 3 p.m. at 3501 Vista Loma Road, Ventura. Connie Moretti discusses early American marriage customs. Contact: Ilka. Phone: 805.626.0209. Email: publicity@venturacogensoc.org. Web: www.venturacogensoc.org.


OakHeart Country Music Festival


1 to 10 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park South, 1300 E. Janss Road, Thousand


Oaks. No reentry after 6:30 p.m. Allday live performances of country music. “Bull Pen” games for adults. Food trucks, dance floor, local vendors and exhibitors. Kids’ area with games, face painters. Sponsored by Westlake Village Rotary Club. Proceeds go to charities. $35 general admission. Web: www.oakheartcmf.com.


Rock ’N’ Roll Cafe Car Show


3 to 7 p.m. at Rock ’N’ Roll Cafe, 2196 Tapo St., Simi Valley. DJ, raffle, canned food drive. Free. Phone: 805.584.2233.


Saturdays In The Park


7 p.m. at Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Road, Westlake Village. Elvis tribute with Raymond Michael. Food for sale starting 6 p.m. Bring lawn seating, jacket. Free admission. Contact: City hall. Phone: 818.706. 1613.


Thousand Oaks Dance Club


7:30 to 10 p.m. at Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Free dance lesson 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Doors open 6:15 p.m. Music by Ed LaFata and The Starlighters. Singles and couples welcome. Light refreshments. $7 admission. Free admission for male dance host. Phone: 805.381.2744.


SUN., JUNE 16


Herb Walk


9 a.m. at north fork of Matilija Creek, upstream from Wheeler Gorge, Los Padres National Forest, Ojai. Herbalist Lanny Kaufer and Dr. James Adams lead medicinal plant walk. Easy-paced walk of less than one mile on uneven trail with gradual elevation gain. For hikers of all skill levels. Acorn preparation demonstration after walk. $30 adults. $25 seniors age 62 and up and full-time students. Kids 5 to 12 go free with adult by prior arrangement. Toddlers must be in a carrier. Parent or guardian must escort kids under 18. No dogs. RSVP required. Phone: 805.646.6281. Web: www.HerbWalks.com.


Father’s Day Festival


10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Conejo Valley YMCA, 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Kids’ crafts and activities, bounce houses, food, vendors, music. For families. Free admission. Contact: Sommer Barwick. Phone: 818.970.0326. Email: sembree3002. yahoo.com.


Film Screening


2 to 3 p.m. in community room, Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road. Screening of “Shakerag,” documentary by Charles “Wsir” Johnson about African American community and its influence on Elvis Presley. Free. Phone: 805.388.5222. Web: www.friendscamarillolibrary.org.


Summer Concert In The Park


6 p.m. at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills. Surfin’ Safari performs surf hits. Giant slide, Kid Zone for children. Food trucks open 5 p.m. Bring lawn seating and picnics. Leave pets at home. Free admission and street parking. Contact: Agoura Hills Rec Center. Phone: 818.597.7361. Web: www.agourahillsrec.org.


MON., JUNE 17


Democrat Coffee Hour


10 a.m. at It’s A Grind, Moorpark Marketplace, 888 E. L.A. Ave. Discuss the latest political events over coffee. Phone: 805.529.9236. Email: donbingdem@yahoo.com.


Simi Valley Stamp And Coin Club


1 p.m. at Simi Valley Senior Center, room 122, 3900 Avenida Simi. Contact: Jeff G. Phone: 805.358.6162.


Conejo Valley Quilters


6:30 p.m. at Pederson Hall, Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Annual philanthropy sew-in. Make small quilts


for local charities. Need people to cut, iron fabric. Bring sewing machine. Showcase of Josie Prell’s work. Free. Web: www.conejovalleyquilters.com.


Freethinkers Of Ventura County


7 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Open discussion; bring topics to share. Free. Phone: 805.405.7389.


TUES., JUNE 18


Temple Adat Elohim Seniors


2 p.m. in temple social hall, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Michael Preddy, pianist, performs. Free. Contact: Bill Berger. Phone: 818.889. 1370.


Library Summer Reading Program


2:30 p.m. at Oak Park Library, 899 N. Kanan Road. Kickoff for kids’ summer reading program. Mr. Dave and his Nifty Balloons perform. Free. Phone: 818.889.2239. Web: www.vencolibrary.org.


Conejo Valley Organic Garden Club


6:30 to 8 p.m. at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Cecil Baumgartner, owner of Thunderbird Farm in Ojai, tells how to maintain a summer garden. Contact: Mary. Phone: 805.795.3887. Web: www.conejoorganicgardening.org.


WED., JUNE 19


A Journey Through Time Speaker Series


6:30 p.m. at Santa Susana Railroad Depot, 6503 Katherine Road, Simi Valley. Wayne Ferber gives presentation on “All Aboard: The Railroad Comes to Simi Valley.” Narrated tour of depot grounds and exhibits. Free. Phone: 805.526.6453. Web: www.facebook.com/Strathearnpark.


Simi Valley/Moorpark TEA Party


6:30 at First Street Family Restaurant, 2025 First St., Simi Valley. Simi Valley Councilmember Keith Mashburn discusses his first five months in office. No-host food and beverages available. Contact: Jared Held. Phone: 818.505. 0789. Email: jaredheld@gmail.com.


Bluegrass/Old-timey Concert


7 p.m. in Red Barn, Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road. The Restless Hillfillies perform. Ice cream reception after concert. Victorian house tours and gift shop open from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Admission $5 public, free for Camarillo Ranch members. Web: www.CamarilloRanch.org.


Libertarian Party Of Ventura County


7 p.m. at Junkyard Cafe, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. “ Welcome summer” casual social mixer. Guests welcome. Phone: 805.642.5782. Web: www.lpvc.com.


Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club


7 p.m. in room 203 (community room), Simi Valley Town Center, 203 Simi Town Center Way. Discussion of privacy and social media. Refreshments served. Contact: Richard Carter. Phone: 805. 210.6061.


THURS., JUNE 20


Channel Islands Gulls


11 a.m. at Ric’s restaurant, 2500 Las Posas Drive, Camarillo. Hat contest and charity luncheon. Prizes for most outrageous and funniest hats. Raffle drawing supports local charities. $25 prepaid for lunch. RSVP requested. Contact: Shirley. Phone: 805.263.6062.


Wine Trail Celebration


5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Park View Court at The Collection at RiverPark, Oxnard. Tastings and food samples from local boutique wineries and restaurants. Music by the Shoemaker Brothers. $40 advance tickets; $50 at door. Cost includes all wine and food, parking and souvenir wine glass. Taxis and limos available. For ages 21 and up. Portion of proceeds go to FOOD Share. Web: www.VenturaCountyWineTrail.com.


Democratic Club Of Moorpark


6:30 p.m. at Clinicas del Camino Real, 4279 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark (Vons shopping center). School Superintendent Stan Mantooth speaks on budget issues affecting schools and proposed education initiatives. Phone: 805.529.9236. Email: donbingdem@yahoo.com.


Oxnard Ballroom Dance Club


In Ventura Room, Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way. Live band plays Latin and swing music. Free dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. Dancing 7:30 to 10 p.m. Admission $8. Phone: 805.340.5226.


JNET


6:45 to 9 p.m. at Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Networking for Jewish business people, trades and corporate executives. No charge to attend two meetings. Contact: David Dietrich. Phone: 818. 802.2509. Email: david.m.dietrich@ampf.com. Web: www.jnetonline.org.


Thousand Oaks Stamp Club


7 p.m. in Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Contact: Richard Countess. Phone: 818.889.2669.


Conejo Valley Bonsai Society


7:30 p.m. at Westlake Village Community Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Bring trees for workshop. Phone: 805.495.7480.


FRI., JUNE 21


Supper Club/ Toastmasters Club


6:30 p.m. at IHOP, Newbury Park. Dramatist Martha Miller discusses changing careers to pursue her passion. Guests welcome. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.217.8771. Email: forbren@yahoo.com.


Simi Valley Art Association


7 p.m. at Store 140, Simi Valley Town Center Art Gallery, 1555 Simi Town Center Way. John Paul demonstrates oil painting techniques. Art scholarship recipients honored. Donation of $7 for nonmembers at door. Students under 18 free with paying adult. Contact: Bessie Jacinto. Phone: 805. 419.4081. Email: svaaprints@gmail.com.


Ventura County Astronomical Society


7:15 p.m. at Moorpark College Forum, 7075 Campus Road. Dr. Sarah Milkovich of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab gives PowerPoint update with pictures on Martian Rover Curiosity. Free. Phone: 805.520.9666. Web: www.VCAS.org.


SAT., JUNE 22


Master Gardener Event


8:15 a.m. to noon at Hansen Agricultural Center, 14292 W. Telegraph Road, Santa Paula. Workshops on growing a cut flower garden and creating floral arrangements. $25 includes both workshops, continental breakfast, tour of Faulkner home and access to plant sale. Registration required. Web: ucanr.org/sites/VCMG.


Kitten Baby Shower


9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ventura County Animal Services shelter, 600 Aviation Way, Camarillo. All kitten adoptions half price at $60. Bring donations of KMR kitten formula, kitten baby bottles, blankets, cat beds and tax-deductible monetary donations. Contact: Brook Novak. Phone: 805. 388.4345. Email: VCAR.volunteer@ventura.org.


Ventura County Gourd Artists Festival


10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Santa Rosa Valley Clubhouse, 11701 E. Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Gourd artists display and sell their work. Art giveaways, music, silent auction of gourd art. Art demonstrations each hour starting 10:30 a.m. Food for sale. Free admission. Contact: Pat Lelie. Phone: 805.807.3163. Email: garyandpatlelie@gmail.com.


SUN., JUNE 23


Bark For Life


10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Road, Westlake Village. Pet owners and dogs take a walk, followed by demos, contests, games, Bark Avenue Fashion Show, vendors and kids’ corner. All dogs must be leashed. American Cancer Society fundraiser. $20 for walker and one dog, $5 each additional dog. Phone: 805.341.1910.


WED., JUNE 26


Ventura County Classical Guitar Society


7 to 9 p.m. at Rec and Park District Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. Ventura College Classical Guitar Ensemble performs at 8 p.m. Phone: 805.482.6224. Web: www.vccgs.com.


THURS., JUNE 27


Portuguese Fraternal Society Of America


11:30 a.m. at Carrow’s restaurant, 2401 Harbor Blvd., Ventura. No-host luncheon. Open to any person of Portuguese descent or interested in Portuguese culture. RSVP requested. Contact: Helen Rolls. Phone: 805.988. 0964.


Ventura County Rose Society


6:30 p.m. at Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Danielle Hahn, owner of Rose Story Farm in Carpenteria, discusses rose gardens at Rose Story Farm. Guests welcome. Contact: Dawn-Marie Johnson. Phone: 805.523.9003.


SAT., JUNE 29


Documentary Screening


1 p.m. at Japanese American Christian Chapel, 300 Mission Drive, Camarillo. Screening of“Citizen Tanouye,”awardwinning documentary created by Torrance High School students. Producer Robert Horsting on hand to discuss the film, answer questions. Tickets $2. Phone: 805.384.9333. Email: venturacountyjacl@hotmail.com.


Garden Talk


3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Westlake Village Library, 31220 Oak Crest Drive. Expert from Armstrong Garden Center discusses vegetable gardening. Guests can paint custom garden markers. Phone: 818.865.9429. Web: www.colapublib.org.


SUN., JUNE 30


Singles Walk


9 a.m. meet at Channel Islands Harbor at M.E.L. Loop Walk. Level path and beach walk of about 2.2 miles. Most participants age 60 and up. Phone: 805.230.2811. Email: spvalayil@aol.com.


Conejo Valley Food And Wine Fest


3 to 7 p.m. at St. Paschal Baylon School, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Food samples and wine tasting from more than 30 local food and beverage establishments. Proceeds go to Many Mansions. Call for ticket prices. Phone: 805.496.4948, ext. 210.


WED., JULY 3


Fireworks Extravaganza


4 to 9:30 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Gates open 3:45 p.m. Four bands, food for sale, vendors, flag presentation. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Bring lawn seating. Pedestrian bridge entrance open at Leta Yancy Road and Villa Campesina Avenue. $5 admission. Kids age 4 and under free. Contact: Rec center. Phone: 805.517. 6300. Web: www.ci.moorpark.ca.us.