Datebook

FRI., MAY 9

American Folk Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers will dance 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. American dance "Mega Mambo" taught. For all ages, skill levels. Wear soft shoes. $4. (818) 591-9078.

Songmakers Show Fireside Concerts presents 10 acts from Songmakers organization, 8 p.m., Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Each performer sings three songs. First come, first served seating. Adults only. $7 donation. Bob Kroll, (805) 499-3511, folksgr1@aol.com.

Active Adults Ventura County Over the Hill Gang hosts get-acquainted meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., at member's home in Simi Valley. For active people age 50 and over. Club activities include skiing, hiking, biking, dinners, cultural events. Guests attend free. For directions, call Karen, (818) 7350987. www.vcothg.org.

Family Movie Night Mesa Verde Middle School's Renaissance Club presents Family Movie Night with Pixar/Disney's "Ratatouille," lower field, 1400 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. 6:30 p.m. snacks, playing on the field. 8 p.m. movie. Profits go to Renaissance program. Admission is donation. Pizza, candy, soda, coffee, popcorn for sale.

Book Buyer's Delight The Book Bag hosts fourth annual Sidewalk Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., today and Saturday, 202 N. Skyline Drive, Thousand Oaks. Hardbacks, paperbacks, children's books, 50 cents to $1. Cash and checks only. Nonprofit community bookstore benefits local literacy efforts. (805) 497-0710, www.thebookbag.biz.

Swing Dance Jitterbug Swing Society hosts dance, House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Ste. E, Ventura. Beginning Balboa dance class 7:15 p.m., intermediate Balboa class 8 p.m. Rob Van Haaren DJs swing dance 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 students 21 and under, includes lesson. No partner needed, all ages, no alcohol. (805) 987-9592, www.venturajitterbug.org.

Fun For Kids

Moorpark Recreation hosts Kids Day in the Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Free admission. Touch-a-Truck, Kids Expo of youth organizations, hands-on activities, games, bounce tents, food booths, music activities, makeacard, free child ID kits. Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, (805) 517-6300, www.ci.moorpark.ca.us.

SAT., MAY 10

Hike To Caves Oakbrook Park Chumash Interpretive Center hosts nature hike to Chumash pictograph caves, 10 a.m. to about noon. Meet at center, 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks. Easy walk through largest continuous oak forest in state. $10 adult 16 and over, $5 children 6 to 15. Price includes museum admission. RSVP (805) 492-8076, chumashcenter@gmail.com.

Charity Trail Ride Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club hosts charity trail ride to benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, at First Street Arenas, Bridle Path, Simi Valley. Sign in 9 a.m., ride out 10 a.m. Barbecue lunch, children's stick horse races, roping lessons, Justin Honsinger band plays, stand-up comedy, raffles, silent auction. (805) 5279655, www.glapaintclub.com.

Student Jazz Fest Westlake High School Jazz Festival, 9 a.m., on campus, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road. More than 40 high school, middle school jazz bands compete in 10 categories. Cal State Northridge jazz group, The Lane 29 Orchestra perform. $6 adults, children 5 and under free. Sharon Faltemier sfaltemier@aol.com. Carrie Nebens, c.nebens@verizon.net.

Treat Mom Today Thousand Oaks High School band hosts Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast, Car Wash at school, 2323 B, Moorpark Road. 8 to 11 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. car wash. $5 breakfast, donation for car wash. (805) 379-0437.

Medieval Days Visions in Time Foundation sponsors 18th annual Ojai Renaissance Pirate Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday, shores of Lake Casitas, off Hwy. 33. Live entertainment, hand-crafted items, period clothing, armament, jewelry, art from 50 juried merchants & artists. Full food court, adult beverages. Battle reenactments. $15 adults, $7 children under 12, free for children under 4. $5 parking. (805) 4966036, www.goldcoast festivals.com.

Businesswomen Meet California Women Business Owners meeting, dinner 5:30 p.m., Maggiano's Little Italy, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. $30 guests, members without reservations. RSVP Hillary@annhillary .com.

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Waters Mountains Restoration Trust's Youth Naturalist Program presents "Stream Ecology" program, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Calabasas. Participants learn how to help keep creeks clean, collect stream invertebrates with dip nets, make related craft. Preregistration required, nominal fee. RSVP Susan Haugland, (818) 591-1701, ext. 181.

Paint Nature Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore Inc. host paint-out, Malibu Lagoon State Beach, Cross Creek Road at PCH. 9:30 a.m. meet in parking area under red flag, stay until early afternoon. For new, experienced artists in any media. Paint nature scenes by Malibu Pier. Bring lunch, own art supplies, cash for parking fee. Facilities available. Carole Garland, (310) 338-0333.

Antiques Faire Conejo Valley Historical Society hosts annual Antiques Faire, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Antiques, art, collectibles, silver, china, crystal, jewelry, vintage clothing, kitchen items, toys, furniture, clocks, books. Camarillo antiques authority Rita Faulders discusses carnival glass. Evaluations $5 per item. Admission $5, includes museum tour, cookies, lemonade. (805) 498-9441.

Genealogy Seminar Conejo Valley Genealogical Society hosts annual seminar, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker Megan Smolenyak. Various workshops. (805) 379-2067, cvgs2008seminar@aol.com.

Gourd Art Festival Channel Islands Gourd Society displays, sells decorated gourds at annual Gourd Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, Santa Rosa Valley Clubhouse, 11701 E. Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Mask parade, hourly birdhouse raffle, demonstrations on gourds, children's make-and-take workshop. Free admission. Charlene, (805) 649-9868.

Local Musicians Ojai Concert Series hosts second annual celebration of local singer songwriters & musicians, 7 p.m., Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E. Ojai Ave. Emy Reynolds, Patricia Cardinali, Fred Schmitt, Michael Sky, Scott Smith, Drew Rouse, Robbie Shepard, Theatresports comedy improv. (805) 665-8852, www.ojaiconcertseries.com.

European Travel Hostelling International USA hosts World Travel 101 Workshop on Europe, 11 a.m., Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 Second St., Santa Monica. For first time traveler. $5 HIUSA members, $10 nonmembers. Two hours free parking across street. RSVP (310) 393-3413.

Hispanic Fair Festival Dia de la Madre Hispanic Community Fair, noon to 8 p.m., today and Sunday, Sun Valley Park, Vineland Avenue and San Fernando Road, Sun Valley. Food, arts and crafts, carnival games, free gifts and samples, live music, vendors, information on education, home loans, medical, legal services. Free admission. Comite Civico LatinoAmericano, (818) 718-7956.

SUN., MAY 11

Fiddlers Dance California State Old Time Fiddlers Association meets 1:30 p.m., Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road, Oak View. For all ages. Family-oriented fun, old time music, dancing. Refreshments served. Free admission. (805) 517-1131.

MON., MAY 12

Orchid IQ Conejo Orchid Society meets 7 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Jim Kotsybar of Chaotic Exotics Orchids speaks on "Your Orchid IQ." Raffle, refreshments. Free, guests welcome. Janna, (805) 278-2205; Marian, (818) 889-1895.

TUES., MAY 13

Ladies Networking California Entrepreneur Women have networking, no-host dinner, 6 to 8 p.m., Carrows Restaurant, 16355 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. Griselda Rodriguez talks on business startup; Dr. Erica Wilson talks on reducing stress; Robin Kellogg discusses business promotion. $5 members, $10 nonmembers, $15 at door with no reservation. RSVP Robin Kellogg, (818) 993-5468, Robin@yourwritingresource.com, www.cewinc.org.

WED., MAY 14

Advice On Quilts Simi Valley Quilt Guild meets 7 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, , 3900 Avenida Simi. All levels welcomed. Guest speakers discuss entering work in contests, what judges look for. Bring difficult

project. Accomplished writers, pattern designers give advice. Refeshments served.

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Fireside

Chats Reservations due for Democratic Club of Conejo Valley spring brunch, 11:30 a.m. Fri., May 16, Rustico Restaurant, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Dr. Jose Marichal speaks. Meeting commemorates 75th anniversary of FDR's fireside chats. $15. Public invited. RSVP (805) 675-8785.

Hear About First Ladies Canoga-Owensmouth Historical Society meets 7:30 p.m., historic 1935 fire station, 7248 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park. Walter Astromecki presents First Ladies stories. Public invited, free. Refreshments served. Museum open for visitors before, after meeting. (818) 346-5252.

THURS., MAY 15

Acoustic Music Club Camarillo Acoustic Music Club meets 7 to 11 p.m., private home. Beginner to expert musicians. Guests welcome to play or listen. T.J. Zeiler (805) 482-0029, www.Songmakers.org.

FRI., MAY 16

Luncheon With Admiral Conejo Valley/Simi Valley Republican Women Federated clubs host luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Thousand Oaks Inn banquet facility, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Ret. Rear Adm. George Strohsahl discusss Sen. John McCain's Navy career. $20. RSVP required (805) 495-7509, srbranigan.srb@verison.net.

Getaway Weekend Weakenders RV Club hosts monthly campout today through Sunday, Mountain Lakes Resort in Lyttle Creek. Resort offers swimming, fishing, minature golf, movies. Saturday's pot luck dinner is "hamburger night." Campfire, Sunday brunch. Guests welcomed. www.weakendersrv.com.

'Curious Savage' "The Curious Savage" by John Patrick opens 8 p.m., High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Runs through June 15. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. $15 adults, $12 seniors & students, $8 children 12 and under. Box office (805) 529-8700.

Planet Images Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Dr. Marshall Perrin discusses imaging of planet formation. Public invited. Carl Ashley, (805) 642-5166, vcas1@aol.com., www.vcas.org.

Spring Shindig Banyan Elementary School hosts Spring Shindig, 5 to 9 p.m., on campus, 1120 Knollwood Drive, Newbury Park. Family country hoe-down with music, dancing, trick roper, games, crafts, auction. $5 person, $20 family.

SAT., MAY 17

Look Up Relations Ventura County Genealogical Society meets 1 p.m., Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Pastor Gary Alan Dickey discusses how to solve difficult lines. Workshops on computers, organizing data. Free, Guests welcomed. Phil (805) 654-1127.