Datebook

FRI., AUG. 1

Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts networking Breakfast of Champions, 7 to 9 p.m., Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Registrations 6:45 a.m., early bird drawing 7 a.m. Attorney Glenn Dickinson discusses copyrights, licensing. Jeff Lynch talks on ecommerce, Internet marketing. $18.50 Chamber members, $23.50 nonmembers paid before July 31. $27 after July 31, at door. Register online. • Time: 7:00 a.m. Phone: 805.370. 0035 Date: 8/1/2008

Conejo Valley Newcomers Club invites prospective members to monthly coffee, 10 a.m., Corner Bakery, 111 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Learn about club, talk to members about activities for all ages. For residents of Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark areas. • Time: 10:00 a.m. Phone: 805.677. 2628 Date: 8/1/2008

West Valley Folk Dancers hosts international folk dancing, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Romanian line dance "Roata Femeilor" taught, Romanian line dance "Alunelul de la Urzica" reviewed. Wear soft shoes. $4. • Time: 7:15 p.m. Phone: 818. 591.9078 email: hobnoblax@aol. com Date: 8/1/2008

Stage Door Theatre opens romantic comedy, "Forty Carats," by Jay Allen from French play by Pierre Barillet and Jean Pierre Greedy, 8 p.m., 28311 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Runs through Sept. 13. 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sun., Aug. 3, 17, 24, Sept. 7. $12 to $15. Reservations required. • Time: 8:00 p.m. Phone: 818.889. 5209 Date: 8/1/2008

SAT., AUG. 2

Concerts by the Sea. Sponsored by Channel Islands Harbor, 4 to 6 p.m., Peninsula Park, next to Casa Sirena Hotel & Hampton Inn, Oxnard. Folk Collection plays '60s folk era music. Free. • Time: 4:00 p.m. Phone: 805.985. 4852 Date: 8/2/2008

SUN., AUG. 3

National Lung Cancer Partnership hosts Free to Breathe 5K run/ walk & 1.5-mile walk, Dockweiler State Park, 12001 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey. Registration opens 7 a.m. Races begin 8:30 a.m. Morning health expo, community rally after race. Prizes given to top fundraisers. All proceeds benefit lung cancer research, education, awareness. $25 advanced registration, $30 on site. • Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 8/3/2008

Summer Wine Down hosted by Westlake Women's Club, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lakeside Road & Wine Cellar, Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Wine tastings, food s a.m.ples from local restaurants, live music. $40 advanced, $45 at door. Annual fundraiser for local charities. • Time: 4:30 p.m. Phone: 805.375. 2888 Date: 8/3/2008

Concerts in the Park. City of Agoura Hills presents free summer Concerts in the Park, Face to Face: A Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John, 6 to 8 p.m., Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills. Student jazz ensemble 4:30 p.m. Food for sale 5 p.m. Bring picnic dinner, lawn seating. No pets or smoking. Free. • Time: 6:00 p.m. Phone: 818.597. 7361 Date: 8/3/2008

MON., AUG. 4

United Women's Leadership Council. Girls' Night Out, 5 to 8 p.m., Boccaccio's Restaurant, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Hors d'oeuvres, no host bar, silent auction, Meathead Movers in tuxedos serve. $30 individual, $50 couple. Proceeds benefit female teenage foster youth. • Time: 5:00 p.m. Phone: 805.485. 6288 Date: 8/4/2008

Photo Group meets 6 p.m., Grants Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Discussion of Digital Photo Compensation Challenge, an education program on improving photos. Survey of preferences for future programs. • Time: 6:00 p.m. Phone: 805.498. 4669 Date: 8/4/2008

THURS., AUG. 7

Conejo Valley Woodworker's Association meets 7 p.m., Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Presentation on glue, vacuum-bag laminating techniques. • Time: 7:00 p.m. Phone: 805.529. 2030 Date: 8/7/2008

SAT., AUG. 9

Conejo Valley Archers shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. All equipment, instructors provided. All ages, rain or shine. $3 for four hours shooting. • Time: 9:00 a.m. Phone: 805.530. 1339 Date: 8/9/2008

National Night Out Against Crime block party, hosted by Wildwood Neighborhood in Thousand Oaks, 4 to 8 p.m., Big Cloud Circle. Representatives of police, fire departments. Elected officials answer questions. Food, drinks, prizes, drawings, live music, meet neighbors. Free • Time: 4:00 p.m. Phone: 805.241. 4349 Date: 8/9/2008

SUN., AUG. 10

California Wildlife Center hosts Way Wild fundraiser and 10th anniversary event, Gull's Way Estate, 26800 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Gourmet food, fine wine tasting, interactive children's activities, intuitive readings and healing sessions, live music, silent and live auctions. $110 adults, children 11 to 16 $40, children under 10 free. Proceeds benefit injured wildlife. Tickets must be purchased in advance. • Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 8/10/2008

Buckles & Bows Square Dance Club hosts "Sea Breeze" plus level square dance with A-1 tip, 2:30 to 6 p.m., Goebel Senior Center,1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Kew Bower is guest caller. Refreshments served. $12.50 prepaid donation. • Time: 2:30 to 6 p.m. Phone: 805.497.0193. Date: 8/10/2008

MON., AUG. 11

Conejo Orchid Society meets 7 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Potluck dinner, orchid bingo with flower-related prizes. Guests welcomed. $10 for three bingo cards. Nonmembers pay $10 for dinner. • Time: 7:00 p.m. Phone: 805.278. 2205 Date: 8/11/2008

WED., AUG. 13

Family film night. Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janns Road. "Nim's Island," rated PG, 95 minutes. Light refreshments served. Free. • Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone: 805.449. 2660 Date: 8/13/2008

Democratic Club of Conejo Valley meets 6:30 p.m., Conejo Recreation & Park District, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Three Democratic candidates meet for forum discussion. • Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 8/13/2008

FRI., AUG. 15

Ventura County Astronomical Society meets in multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3091 Mesa School Road, Somis. Denis Svechkarev discusses anateur astronomy in Kharkov, Ukraine. Free, public invited. • Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone: 805.642. 5166 email: vcas1@aol.com Date: 8/15/2008

SAT., AUG. 16

Camarillos Experimental Aircraft Association hosts Air Expo Weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., today and Sunday, Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. Variety of aircraft on display. Take plane rides, food, souvenirs, exhibits, children's activities, gathering of WWII fighter aces. $8 admission, children 10 and under free with adult admission. • Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 8/16/ 2008

Channel Islands Harbor Fine Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, harbor Landing, 2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. Artists present painting, photography, blown glass, metal sculpture, jewelry. All items for sale. Free admission, parking. • Time: 10:00 a.m. Phone: 818. 709.2907 Date: 8/16/2008

Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents Music in the Park free summer concerts, Savor (Santana tribute band), 6 to 8 p.m., Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Free admission. Bring lawn seating, picnic dinner. • Time: 6:00 p.m. Contact: Colleen Phone: 805.584.4453 Date: 8/16/2008

Camalot Round Dance Club hosts dance 7 to 10 p.m., Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St. All level of round dancers welcomed. Refreshments. $7 admission. • Time: 7:00 p.m. Phone: 805.388. 8867 Date: 8/16/2008

Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center ballroom, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Aristocats play, Hawaiian theme. Singles, couples welcomed. Light refreshments. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. • Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone: 805.381. 2744 Date: 8/16/2008

SAT., AUG. 23

Pioneer History Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Strathearn Park, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. Demonstrations, displays, games, food, classic cars, living history reenactments. Barn dance with music by Jazz N Banjos. Simi Valley Kiwanis sells barbecue lunch. $7 at gate. • Time: 10:00 a.m. Phone: 805. 526. 6453 Date: 8/23/2008

FRI., AUG. 29

Santa Barbara Studio Artists hosts Opening Gala Exhibition for annual Studio Tour, 6 to 9 p.m., Arts Fund Santa Barbara Gallery, 205 Santa Barbara St. Visit artists in studios, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Event benefits Arts Fund of Santa Barbara. • Time: 6:00 p.m. Phone: 805.899. 8854 Date: 8/29/2008