Datebook

FRI., SEPT. 7

Global Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers teach international folk dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m. every Friday, Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Croatian couple dance, "Snesice," Greek line dance "Triandafillia." $4, wear soft shoes. All ages, experience levels welcome. (818) 5919078, hobnoblax@aol.com.

Fortnightlys Kickoff Reservations due for Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club fall kickoff luncheon, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fri., Sept. 14, Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Program: Jacqueline Berger, "The First Ladies' Lady," gives insight into presidential lovers, courtships. $25. RSVP Tami Gresiak, (805) 5295439.

A Fair To Remember Reservations due for Thousand Oaks Women's Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wed., Sept. 12, Naylor's Banquet Center, Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Topic: "A fair to remember, women in business." Speaker: Gerda Kuykendall, "One woman's triumph over the hardships of war." Music by Lauri Kreiger. $16 for lunch, free child care. RSVP Joanne, (805) 4981823; Charlene, (805) 526-9820.

Book Bargains The Book Bag, nonprofit used bookstore, hosts third annual fall sidewalk sale outside shop today and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 202 N. Skyline Drive, Thousand Oaks. Hardbacks $1, paperbacks 75 and 50 cents, children's books five for $1. Cash, checks accepted. Denise Powell, (805) 497-0710.

SAT., SEPT. 8

Swing Time West Coast Swing Dance, Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Dance lesson 7 p.m. Open dancing follows until 11 p.m. All ages welcome. $10 general admission, $5 seniors. David Katz, (818) 865-1257.

Ice Cream For Teens Agoura Hills Library invites teens to back-to-school ice cream social, 2 to 4 p.m., 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Make sundae or banana split. Learn about library databases, join advisory group, enter to win $10 gift card. Ages 12 to 18 only. Free. (818) 889-2278.

Nocturnal Nature Youth Naturalist Program for ages 8 to 12, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Headwaters Corner, 3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Calabasas. Discover night life of wildlife. Pizza dinner, evening hike, craft. Fee charged; preregistration required. (818) 5911701, ext. 181.

Paint Beach Scenery Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore sponsors Paint Out, 10 a.m., Leo Carrillo State Beach, 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Meet at uppermost lifeguard station on point. All artists welcome. Bring own supplies, water. Forfee parking lots, free parking along PCH.

Happy Feet Happy Squares Square Dance Club hosts a plus level square dance, 7:30 p.m., Simi Valley United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road. Guest caller: Nasser Shukayr. Marge and Bill, (805) 526-9638.

Nice Clean Cars Calabasas High School dance team hosts car wash, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., school parking lot, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. $5 with ASB ID, $7 small cars, $10 large cars. All proceeds to dance team. Linda Hauss, Fulhauss@aol.com.Revolutionary Tea Conejo Valley Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosts prospective member tea, 1 to 4 p.m., Marvin E. Smith Community Room, Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. For women interested in membership. Barbara Houghardy, (818) 889-8039.

Quilts Of Heroism San Fernando Valley Quilt Association, Valley Quiltmaker's Guild host "Heroes in Our World" quilt show, Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7727 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. More than 100 quilts, quilt auction, doll display, vendor mall, lectures, workshops, veteran's quilt project sew-a-thon. Featured artist: Sue Rasmussen. $7 one day, $10 two days. $6 validated parking. www.sfvqa.org/quiltshow.

Indie Views of 9/11 Screening of independent films that present alternative views of the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy. 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., EP Foster Library, Elizabeth Topping Room, 651 E. Main St., Ventura. Free. Dawn Hodson, (805) 644-3268.

Good Eatin' Moorpark Chamber of Commerce hosts Family Fall Festival and Barbecue Cook-Off, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tierra Rejada Ranch at Underwood Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road. Barbecue tasting, rides, attractions, arts and crafts, vendor booths. Live music by Imagine, Vertigo Blend. $10 adults, children 10 and under free. (805) 529-0322.

MON., SEPT. 10

Zoom Lens Digital Photo Group meets 6:30 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Bring media copy of photo of "Bridge/Bridges" to critique. Free, guests welcome. (805) 498-4669.

Join The League RSVP due for League of Women Voters of Ventura County Membership Party, Thurs., Sept. 20, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave, Camarillo. Public invited. Wine, appetizers served. $20. Free to new league members who joined since Sept. 1, 2006. New members RSVP (805) 648 4731. Members, nonmembers RSVP with check to P.O. Box 787, Ventura, CA 93002.

Newcomers

Invited Mount Boney 4-H Club enrolls members for 2007-08 club year, 7 to 9 p.m., Cameron Center, 288 Greenmeadow Drive, Thousand Oaks. Youth participate in various projects, culminating in county fair exhibits. RSVP Jenean Bass, jeneanbass@adelphia.net.

Picturing

Orchids Conejo Orchid Society meets 7 p.m. Westlake Village City Hall, 23300 Oak Crest Drive. Speaker: Greg Harvey, photographer, teacher at Brooks Institute of Photography. Presentation on taking pictures of orchids. Orchid raffle, refreshments. Free. Janna, (805) 278-2205.

Enroll In 4-H Tapo Simi 4-H Club accepts new members at enrollment night, 7:30 p.m., Valley View Middle School multipurpose room. For boys and girls ages 9 to 19. Members complete projects for county fair exhibition. Community service, leadership, public speaking emphasized. (805) 582-0615.

TUES., SEPT. 11

Membership Coffee Westlake Village Newcomers Club hosts annual kickoff coffee for new members, 10 a.m. to noon, Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Free. RSVP (818) 991-0735.

Back To School Agoura High School and PFC sponsor Parent Town Hall meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m., G-building 28545 Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. Nutsandbolts orientation for parents of incoming ninth-grade students. Free. (818) 889-1262.

WED., SEPT. 12

Welcome To The Club Conejo Valley Newcomers Club hosts annual Open Membership Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. For new, longterm residents of area, including Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley. (805) 677-2628.

Wellness Fair Senior Health and Wellness Fair 2007, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. 70 vendors. (805) 583-6363.

L.A. History Canoga-Owensmouth Historical Society meets, 7:30 p.m., historic fire station, 7248 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park. Program: Beth and Deuk Perrin discuss Native Sons of the Golden West and Campo de Cahuenga historical landmark. Free, public invited. Refreshments provided. Transportation assistance available. (818) 3465252.

Business Breakfast Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts breakfast, 8 a.m., Terri's Cafe, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Guest speaker: Cary Lysik, CFO for city of Calabasas. Topic: How Chamber, businesses can work with city. RSVP (818) 889-3150.

Garden Club Execs Conejo Valley Garden Club hosts meeting for members of executive board, 10 a.m., Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Maggie Crane, maggie62749@yahoo.com.

THURS., SEPT. 13

Wooden Shoes Conejo Valley Cloggers host firsttime clogging classes, Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. Beginners 6:45 p.m., progresses through advanced until 10 p.m. Adults $6 nonmembers, $5 members. All ages welcome; no partner needed. (805) 497-2119.

Trimming Tiny Trees Conejo Valley Bonsai Society meets 7:30 p.m., Community Center, Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Agenda: prepare trees for annual bonsai show Oct. 6 to 7. (805) 374-9668.

Turn On To Vista Simi Valley Computer Users Group meets 7:30 p.m., Simi Valley Library community meeting room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Topic: the Vista O.S. Speakers: Rod Grimes, John Robinson of PC Joy/Cables. Barbara Cott, (805) 218-0909, www.svcug.org.

Talk About Thailand World traveler Irma Kachert presents talk on Thailand, its temples and people, 9:30 a.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Audience discussion after talk.

Maestro's Discussion Meet concert pianist Stewart Goodyear, 9:30 a.m., Founders Room, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Maestro Boris Brott conducts informative discussion with artist. Sponsored by New West Symphony League. Free, refreshments served, no RSVP needed. Kathy Gilbert, (805) 557-1575.

Toast From Podium Simi Valley Toastmasters meets every Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sunrise Assisted Living, 5300 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Linda Martins, (805) 501-5229.

FRI., SEPT. 14

RSVP Due For Hewitt Reservations due for Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated event. National talk show host Hugh Hewitt speaks Wed., Sept. 19, Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road. 11 a.m. meet and greet. 11:30 a.m. luncheon and program. $40. RSVP Rosemary Licata, (818) 889-4839.

Wild West Weekend Simi Valley Elks Lodge No. 2492 hosts third annual Wild West Weekend, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.: Casino Night, $25 advance, $30 at door. Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m.: western dinner and dance, $15. Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon: honor veterans at flapjack breakfast, $5. Proceeds benefit Elk Charities. (805) 522-2492.

SAT., SEPT. 15

Support Local Sheriff Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 27050 Agoura Road. Displays, demonstrations by sheriff's department, L.A. County Fire Department engine, paramedic squad, children's activities. Vendors sell food, drink. Free admission, parking at commercial buildings. (818) 878-5506.

Map The Family Tree Ventura County Genealogical Society Inc. meets 1 to 4 p.m., Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Guest speaker: Sandy Lewis. Topic: Mapping the Past: a visual addition to your family history. Free. Guests welcomed. (805) 485-7930

Radio Host

Is Guest Democratic Women's Council hosts talk show host Mario Solis Marich at brunch, 9:30 a.m., Boccaccio's Restaurante, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. (805) 497-1003, www. dwccv.org.

About Boy

Scouting Community is invited to experience the Boy Scout program at Webelos Woods, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tierra Rejada Ranch, Walnut Grove area, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. Interact with local Boy Scout troops, learn about the activities for coming year. RSVP (805) 482-8938. www.vccbsa.org/ ronaldreagan/events/WebWoods.

Jazzy Grace Notes Fifth annual Simi Valley Vino Jazz Festival, 4 to 9 p.m. Town Center mall. Wine tasting, gourmet food, gift packages, auctions, opportunities to win prizes. Musicians include Danny Carrerras, Nancy Wilson, Karen Briggs, Howard Hewitt, Freddie Fox, Evelyn Champagne King. Event raises funds for Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. General admission $50, VIP tickets $125. (805) 583-7900, (805) 4328909, www.simiarts.org.

Aloha Ventura County Third annual Aloha Beach Festival, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday, Promenade from Ventura Pier to "Surfer's Point," Ventura. C-Street Longboard Classic, outrigger canoe race, K9 and World Beach Frisbee Freestyle Disc Championships. Food booths, local artisans, display of "woody" autos, live music, hula dancers. Portion of proceeds benefit charities. Free admission; parking $5 at Seaside Park. www.alohabeachfestival.com.

Doctors Sans Borders Malibu Global Awareness sponsors fourth annual fundraiser to benefit Doctors Without Borders, private home in Malibu. 5:30 p.m.: cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction. 7:30 p.m.: dinner, live auction. 8:30 p.m.: entertainment, dancing on beach. Music by Stephen Collins and his 7th Heaven Band, The Mornings, Louie Beltran Salsa Band and DJ Dion. Advance tickets $350. Carol, (310) 457-3120, www.malibuglobalawareness.com.

Tunes R Us Thousand Oaks Dance Club meets 7:30 to 10 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center ballroom, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Music by Tunes R Us. Couples, singles welcome. Light refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. (805) 381-2744.

SUN., SEPT. 16

Rev Up Mustangs Mustang Owners Club of California sponsors semiannual car show, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., parking lot of Calabasas Commons, 4719 Commons Way. Judging for factory stock, personalized, concours. Registration MOCC Hotline, (818) 785-1180.

Hear Henry Waxman Democratic Club of Conejo Valley hosts California Congressman Henry Waxman, 10:30 a.m., Conejo Rec and Park Community Room, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Topic: congressional oversight. Short Q&A after talk. Refreshments served. Free. (818) 8891039.

Furry And Homeless Camarillo Premium Outlets and Rescue Me Inc. sponsor animal adoption event, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 740 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, near Saks Fifth Avenue. Homeless cats, dogs available for adoption from local rescue centers. Joy Nadel, (818) 999-2400.

Cruisin' Corvettes 14th annual Car Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Conejo Creek Park, Janss Road and 23 Freeway, Thousand Oaks. Hosted by Red Line Corvettes, Thousand Oaks Police Department, Conejo Recreation and Parks District. Raffles, awards, food, drinks, vendors, entertainment. Free for spectators. Event benefits police charities, Hospice of the Conejo. (805) 499-3152.

MON., SEPT. 17

Notes From Iraq Reservations due for Westlake Village Republican Women Federated luncheon, Thurs., Sept. 20, Bellavino, 3707 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Social hour 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Guest speaker Col. James D. McGinley, USMC, discusses his work with Emergency Response Center and Disaster Relief Agency in Iraq. $35. Spouses, guests welcome. Mail checks to WVRWF, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, A8, Box 102, Westlake Village, CA 91362.

WED., SEPT. 19

Auction Benefit La Leche Club of Thousand Oaks hosts silent auction/luncheon fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Borchard Community Park, 250 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Free food, children's entertainment, auction items. Proceeds benefit local La Leche League groups. (805) 496-3867.