Datebook
FRI., NOV. 21

Economic Outlook

Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview, Camarillo. Mini expo 11 a.m. Lunch, program 11:30 a.m. Dr. Bill Watkins, executive director UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast, delivers 2009 economic forecast for city, county, state, country. Chamber of Commerce presents 2008 business survey. $45 Chamber members, $60 nonmembers. Phone: 805.484.4383 Web: www.camarillochamber.org Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 11/21/2008

Trail To The Stars Two-hour, half-mile moderate hike for look at night sky at Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve at Victory Trailhead at end of Victory Boulevard west of Valley Circle Drive, Woodland Hills. Parking lot beyond gate. Sponsored by Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority.

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

Tree Lighting In WLV Christmas tree lighting at The Promenade at Westlake, Westlake and Thousand Oaks boulevards, Westlake Village. 60-foot decorated white fir tree. Live music, surprise guests, Santa Claus, fireworks. Free.

Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

West Valley Folk Dancers Teach international folk dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m. at Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Bulgarian line dance "Smilyana" taught. Croation couple dance "Skaljarsko Kolo" reviewed. Wear soft shoes. For all ages, skill levels. $4. Phone: 818.591.9078 Email: hobnoblax@aol.com Time: 7:15 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

Ventura County

Astronomical Society Meets at multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Nate McCrady, PhD in astrophysics, speaks on "Young stars in an extreme environment of the galactic center." Public invited, no charge. Phone: 805.642.5166 Contact: Carl Email: vcas1@aol.com Web: www.vcas.org Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

Baby Boomers' Night Out At Simi Valley Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. Comic Bob Ridley performs. Veteran pop musicians Sandy Kohler, Dick Wells play. $12.50 tickets. Phone: 818.612.0357 Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

Santa Paula

Theater Center Presents holiday farce "Christmas Belles" through Dec. 21 at 125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $18 adults, $15 seniors, students. $12 children 12 and under.

Phone: 805.525.4645 Web: www.santapaulatheatercenter.org

Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 11/21/2008

SAT., NOV. 22

Royal High School

Boys' Basketball Hosts fundraising rummage sale, 7 a.m. to noon in west parking lot of school, 1402 Royal Ave. Donations welcomed and are tax deductible.

Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

VC Jaycees Host inaugural Fight It! 5K run for the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund at Arroyo Verde Park, 500 Foothill, Ventura. For ages 10 and up, no dogs. Prizes for race winners, top fundraiser. T-shirts, goody bags for participants. Vendor village. $25 Jaycees, active duty military, police, firefighters. $30 nonmembers. Higher cost day-of-event sign-ups. Web: www.ventura.fightit5k.com Time: 7:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Battle Of The Bands

Festival Hosted by Moorpark High School Band and Color Guard, 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at school, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. 32 statewide marching bands compete. Pasadena City College band performs 2:30 and 8:38 p.m. $8 admission, benefits school music program. Food for sale.

Web: www.musketeerband.com Time: 8:45 a.m. Date: 11/22/ 2008

Holiday Boutique Sponsored by Mothers of Preschoolers, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. 50 vendors sell children's clothing, candles, beauty products, holiday decor, teachers' gifts, women's clothing and accessories. $5 child care with one-hour maximum, visit from Santa, story time, coloring contest, puppet show. Free admission. Email: michelleejo@netscape.net Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Jingle Bell Shop

Holiday Boutique 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. Sponsored by Friday Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). 50 vendors. Free children's activities. Child care 9 a.m. to noon, $5 per child to 5 years, one hour maximum.

Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Oxnard Gem And

Mineral Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Web: www.oxnardgem.com Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Ride On Therapeutic

Horsemanship Hosts Trailfest at Paramount Ranch, Paramount Ranch Road off Cornell Road, Agoura Hills. Equestrians ride trails. Crafts, barbecue lunch, golden horseshoe hunt on foot. For families. Phone: 805.375.9078 Contact: Sara Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/ 2008

Dodge Hunger Ventura College PreMedical Society hosts Dodge Ball Tournament fundraiser to benefit FOOD Share of Ventura County and Rescue Mission. Teams of six to eight players sign up for $7 and donation of 10 nonperishable food items. Tournament on campus in small gym. Pizza lunch, trophy for winning team. Complimentary light breakfast for all participants. Face painting, Jolly Jump, music DJ, bake sale, games. Register online. Phone: 805.377.3613 Contact: Zena Email: pre-med.vc @hotmail.com Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

2-fer Holiday Boutique Kiwanis Club of Conejo Valley hosts second annual Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Arts and craft vendors, raffle. Raffle tickets $5. Event proceeds benefit Ventura County Children's Services Auxiliary. Phone: 818.991.6000 Contact: Kenneth Email: Kenneth.Walker. 2008@gmail.com Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Annual Great Auction Hosted by Boys & Girls Club of Ventura at Ventura Beach Marriott. Live, silent auctions. Cocktail reception, dinner, music. Blacktie optional. $125 per person, $150 preferred table tickets. Phone: 805.641.5585 Contact: April Web: www.bgclubventura.org

Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Dance The Night Away Benefit fiesta dance, magic show at St. Jude's Catholic Church, 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Latin band Ritmo Montuno, magician Peter Morse. Bring new, unwrapped toys, games, clothing for AdoptAFamily Holiday Basket Program. Event is a Girl Scout Gold Award project. Phone: 818.687.7119 Contact: Katelyn Email: katesmith124 @yahoo.com Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Dance Jam

Ventura 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 3026 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Freestyle dancing with bare feet on mats, with or without partner. DJ plays variety of music. Smoke-, alcohol-, drug-free. Family friendly. $6 adults, $1 age 16 and under. Phone: 805.650.7112 Email: dancejamventura2@aol.com Web: www.waywebby.com/dancejam

Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/22/2008

Buckles & Bows

Square Dance Club Hosts plus level dance with A-1 tip, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Darren Gallina guest caller. $6 donation. Phone: 805.497.0193 Contact: Carol & Bryan Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: 11/22/2008

SUN., NOV. 23

Hanukkah Boutique 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Congregation B'nai Emet, 9 W. Bonita, Simi Valley. Vendors sell Judaica gifts, jewelry, books, toys, clothing, food, housewares.

Phone: 805.581.3723 Web: www.congregationbnaiemet.org

Time: 8:30 a.m. Date: 11/23/2008

Old Time Fiddlers

Association Meets for music, dancing at Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road, Oak View. For all ages. Refreshments served. Free admission, Phone: 805.517.1131 Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: 11/23/2008

MON., NOV. 24

Camarillo Republican

Women Federated Meets for luncheon at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. John Phillips, producer of KABC McIntyre in the Morning radio program, is guest speaker. Winners announced for essay contest. $20. Reservations required. Phone: 805.482.5476 Contact: Bette Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 11/ 24/2008

TUES., NOV. 25

Organic Garden And

Herb Society Hosts fifth annual tea tasting party at Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. May bring tea herbs, favorite tea, teapot, electric hot pot with fresh water or healthy dessert. Phone: 805.388.2712 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 11/25/2008

THURS., NOV. 27

Thanksgiving Dinner Community Christian Church of Moorpark hosts free Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at church, 216 Moorpark Ave. For families, individuals unable to have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or anyone who is alone. Free.

Phone: 805.529.3572 Contact: Carrie Email: carrie@ccchurch.net

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Date: 11/27/2008

THURS., NOV. 27

Rotary Club of Calabasas Hosts 20th annual traditional Thanksgiving dinner and entertainment for seniors, noon to 2 p.m. at Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Free for guests from senior, assisted living, retirement centers. Phone: 818.773.1351 Time: 12:00 p.m. Date: 11/27/2008

SAT., NOV. 29

Conejo Valley Archers Shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Equipment, instructors provided. All ages, rain or shine. $3 four hours of shooting. Phone: 805.530.1339 Web: www.cvarchers.org Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 11/29/2008

MON., DEC. 1 Snow And Fireworks

Real snow and fireworks, 2 to 6 p.m. at Pacific View Mall Community Plaza, Ventura. Santa, reindeer, tree lighting, live entertainment. Free admission. Phone: 805.642.0605 Web: www.shoppacificview.com Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 12/1/2008

WED., DEC. 3

The Embroiderers' Guild Meets at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Beginners welcome. Phone: 805.482.4330 Contact: Janet Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: 12/3/ 2008

Happy Rovers RV Club Hosts dinner meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Carrows Restaurant, 301 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo. New members welcome. Club camps out monthly, January to November.

Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 12/3/2008

THURS., DEC. 4

GFWC Camarillo

Women's Club Meets for luncheon at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Ventura Choraliers sing. Ornament exchange, jewelry auction, reading of "The Night Before Christmas." $15. Reservations requested. Phone: 805.377.4422 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 12/4/2008

White Oak

Elementary School Hosts tile decorating fundraiser for school's 40th anniversary, 7 to 8 p.m. in school multipurpose room, 31761 Village School Road, Westlake Village. $40 per tile. Phone: 818.889.1450 Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: 12/4/2008

FRI., DEC. 5

Old Town

Holiday Celebration 5 to 9 p.m. at Old Town Camarillo on Ventura Boulevard. Santa arrives 5 p.m. 25-foot Christmas tree lighting 6 p.m. Horsedrawn carriage rides ($5 and $7). Choral groups sing, free hot cocoa, holiday window display contest. Stores, restaurants open. Free admission. Phone: 805.484.4383 Contact: Chamber of Commerce Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

Agoura/Oak Park/

Conejo Valley Chamber Chamber of Commerce hosts holiday reception, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Lindero Country Club, 5719 Lake Lindero Drive, Agoura Hills. Community leaders, government officials present. Special door prizes donated by local merchants. RSVP requested. Phone: 818.889.3150 Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

58th Annual Tree Lighting In Plaza Park, 5th and B streets, Oxnard. Community performers, Winter Fantasy music and light show, tree lighting, complimentary refreshments. Light show nightly 5 to 10 p.m. to Jan. 1 at Plaza Park Pagoda. Free admission. Phone: 805.988.0717 Web: www.visitoxnard.com Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

No Room At Inn Opening gala for 16th annual nativity display, 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. Light appetizers, wine, punch. $25 advance tickets, $30 at door. Exhibit hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. $5 adults, $1 children for display only. Proceeds benefit local homeless. Phone: 805.807.1088 Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

'Grease' Musical 8 p.m. tonight, Saturday at Class Act Theater, 5345 Wilhelmina Ave., Woodland Hills. John Melendez, Ming Na star. Celebrity cast. Fundraiser for Class Act PALS (Performing Arts Learning Sensation). $100 tax-deductible donation. Web: www.classactpals.org Time: 8:00 p.m. Date: 12/5/2008

SAT., DEC. 6

Oxnard Tamale Festival Downtown Plaza Park, 500 N. Fifth St., Oxnard, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Takes place during annual Oxnard Holiday Christmas Parade. Authentic tamales, tamale making demo, eating contest, live mariachi music, raffle, children's crafts, Santa visit, surprise celebrities. Free admission. Phone: 805.483.1750 Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

American Association of

University Women Meets for coffee and chat at Greenhouse Cafe, 652 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. New members welcome. Phone: 805.493.2138 Contact: Narda Email: pfargot@verizon.net Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Simi Valley Art Association Hosts art show and sale with local artists, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday at Simi Valley Town Center mall. Original art work for sale, 10 percent of sales go to association scholarships. Nonprofit organization. Free admission. Phone: 805.526.6897 Contact: Michelle Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: 12/ 6/2008

Pearl Harbor

Commemoration At Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum, Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive. 1 p.m. Retired U.S. Army Col. James Hinckley discusses Pearl Harbor attack. 2 p.m. flyovers of WWII aircraft. Exhibits, rides in aircraft.

Phone: 805.482.0064 Web: www.orgsites.com/ca/caf-socal

Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

Nativity Display Display of home nativity scenes, 1 to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in Witman Hall, Simi Valley United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road. Refreshments served. Silent auction benefits Appalachia Service Project team.

Time: 1:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

California Dance Academy Presents annual holiday "The Nutcracker" ballet at 9759 Mason Ave., Chatsworth. 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 13. 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 7, 14. Sixty students and professional guest performers. Call for ticket prices. Phone: 818-341-0525 Contact: Robbin Email: robbin @californiadanceacademy.com

Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008

CSU Channel Islands Choir Presents holiday concert at St. Columba's Episcopal Church, 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. "Rejoice in the Lamb" by Benjamin Britten, international songs. $15 suggested donation. Phone: 805.643.8430 Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: 12/6/2008