CAMARILLO

Kathy Long to speak to Democratic Club

Democratic Club of Camarillo will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at UFCW Union Hall, 816 Camarillo Springs Road.

Kathy Long, supervisor for the 3rd District of Ventura County, will speak about the state budget and how it affects the county.

For more information, call 410-7536.

Women's Club to hold kickoff brunch

The Camarillo Women's Club will begin its 2007-08 season with a brunch at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Sterling Hills Golf Club, 9901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo.

The speaker will be Diane Grossman, second vice president of the Tierra Adorada District.

Current members are asked to bring a friend interested in learning about the General Federation of Women's Clubs.

For reservations, call 488-3478.

Over the Hill Gang to meet Sept. 9

The Ventura County Over the Hill Gang invites active people 50 and over to get acquainted at a meeting set for 4-7 p.m. Sept. 9 at a member's home in Camarillo.

Regular club activities include skiing, hiking, biking, dinners and cultural events. Guests may attend free.

For more information, call 484-5484 or visit www.vcothg.org.

MOORPARK

Presidential lovers topic of luncheon

The Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club will hold its annual fall kickoff luncheon from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive.

The event will feature Jacqueline Berger, who will give insight into real-life presidential lovers and courtships. Berger has studied the lives of the country's first ladies for more than 15 years and talks about them at venues across the country.

The Fortnightly Club is open to all women, and newcomers are especially welcome at the meeting, which starts the club year. The focus of the club is community service; however there are numerous small groups that meet throughout the month. Among the groups are bunco, books, crafts and an evening dinner for those who cannot make a day meeting.

Cost to attend is $25. Reservations must be made by Sept. 7 by calling Tami Gresiak at 529-5439.

Fundraising skills topic for Toastmaster

Moorpark Toastmaster will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at 200 Casey Road.

Member Linda Martins will discuss how to host a successful fundraiser.

The club meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays to discuss the techniques of communicating and leadership skills. For more information, call 501-5229

Oxnard

Group to hold silent auction Wednesday

The Oxnard Gem and Mineral Society will hold a silent auction at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Oxnard Community Center, Ventura Room, 800 Hobson Way.

Natural minerals, rocks and finished material will be part of the auction.

The public is invited to the free presentation. Dress is casual, and reservations are not required. For more information, call Norm Kinsler at 644-6450.

SANTA PAULA

Gardeners to discuss attracting butterflies

The Ventura County Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 177 N. Seventh St., Santa Paula.

Lisa Burton, a master gardener and landscape designer, will speak on how to attract birds, butterflies and other creatures to a garden.

Refreshments will be served, and guests are welcome. For more information, call 514-1565.

SIMI VALLEY

Simi Valley Women's Club to meet

Simi Valley Women's Club will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Santa Susana Community Center, 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave. Luncheon will be served at a cost of $10. The scholarship awards for high school graduates for the coming year will be discussed. Ladies from Simi Valley and Moorpark are welcome to attend.

The club meets the first Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 498-7859 or 377-0505.

Vlerick to speak at Aglow meeting

Simi Valley Women's Aglow Community Lighthouse meeting will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the home of Cynthia Noppe.

The speaker will be Jackie Vlerick.

Admission charge is $5. For directions, call 527-0494.

THOUSAND OAKS

Woodworkers to discuss finishes

The Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association holds its regular monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks.

The Sept. 6 meeting will feature members discussing and demonstrating their favorite finishes.

For more information, call 818-707-2772 or visit www.cvwa.org.

Sportfishing club reels in speaker

The Ventura County Sportfishing Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at DuPar's Restaurant 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.

The guest speaker will be Jim Scarlata, who will present a program on fishing in Panama.

Adults who are interested in fishing are welcome. The club holds its meetings the first Tuesday of each month and sponsors "limited load" fishing charters for its members. It also provides an annual "kids fishing trip" for needy children of Ventura County.

For more information, call Bill Berger at 818-889-1370 or visit www.vcsc.info.

VENTURA

BCNN to meet for monthly coffee

The Beach Cities Neighbors and Newcomers Club will meet for its monthly coffee at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ventura Yacht Club, 1755 Spinnaker Drive.

Guest speaker will be Teresa Polera of the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.

Women residents of Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme are welcome.

For more information call 652-0626, 983-8880 or 642-4928.

Jass club continues Sunday gatherings

The West Coast Traditional Jass Club will meet Sunday for its monthly dance and jam session.

The club meets from 1 to 5 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at 6500 Casitas Pass Road, Ventura. Entrance to the property is on Highway 150, about three miles east of Highway 101. From there, follow signs up Rincon Mountain. The club will supply hot barbecue pits, beans, salad and bread. You supply your own protein and something to share with others. Jammers welcome. For more information, call Rooster Siple, 684-6494.

Masonic Lodge holds event in Ventura

Channel Islands Masonic Lodge will hold its Sojourners Night on Sept. 6 at the Ventura Masonic Center, 482 E. Santa Clara St.

All Master Masons are invited. The meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m.

Cost of dinner is $10, and reservations are requested. For more information or reservations, call 415-3776.

Mended Hearts continues meetings

The first meeting after summer break of Mended Hearts Chapter 101 will be 7 p.m. Tuesday on the eighth floor of Community Memorial Hospital, 147 N. Brent St.

Guest speaker will be Alon A. Steinberg, M.D., cardiologist with Cardiology Associates Medical Group.

Mended Hearts is a place of support and encouragement post surgery, where patients can share what they have gone through. For more information, call Joan Garner, 644-9996.

Ventura Rheinland Club hosts dance

The International Friendship dance will be held by the Ventura Rheinland Club from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 36 S. Figueroa St.

There will be authentic German food, and music will be provided by the John Borowitz Band.

Admission is $10. For more information call 642-7931.

League of Women Voters to meet Sept. 6

The League of Women Voters will meet at 2 p.m. Sept. 6 in the Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library, 561 E. Main St.

The topic is "Planning, Recreation, Conservation."

The public is welcome. For more information, call 658-0587.

East Ventura Rotary meets today

The Rotary Club of Ventura-East luncheon will meet today with speaker Col. Michael Phillips of the U.S. Air Force Intelligence Division. He will discuss unclassified matters pertaining to his career.

For the Sept. 6 meeting, the speaker will be Ramesh Gulrajani on the topic of "Careers4Teens," a Rotary project to help provide youth internship opportunities.

The meetings are from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura. There is a $15 charge for lunch. For more information, call Joseph Amandoli at 901-1315.

Spirit of Children' theme for meeting

Oxnard/Port Hueneme Christian Women will hold its luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Wedgewood Banquet Facility, 5880 Olivas Park Drive.

"Spirit of Children" is the theme of the event.

The luncheon will feature speaker Pam Hage, a born shopper, who will speak on giving gifts and sharing how she found her greatest gift. Tina McGee will provide music, and Denise Castillo of the Foster Family Services "Aspire" will be the feature.

Lunch is $15. Baby-sitting provided if required.

For reservations, call 652-0777.

Orchid Society to meet Wednesday

The Ventura County Orchid Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Bonaventure, 10949 Telegraph Road, Ventura. The topic for discussion will be "Orchids from Costa Rica."

There will be an opportunity table and plant sale. For more information, call 646-7716.

Group to talk about open-mindedness

Independent Thinkers will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 2231 Hyland Ave., Ventura.

The topic is Bill's Choice — Open-Mindedness.

Independent Thinkers is an informal discussion group that talks on the topics of philosophy, politics, psychology concepts and more.

For more information, call 653-1121.

Westlake Village

Rotary September programs planned

Rotary Club of Westlake Village meets at noon every Wednesday at the North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village to discuss local and worldwide topics of interest.

On Wednesday, Bill Flanagan will talk about his experiences with Lockheed's SR-71 Blackbird; Sept. 12 will be a visit from Rotary's District Governor, Jane McClenahan; and Sept. 19, Dan Givens will discuss "The Spirit of the Season."

For more information or membership, call Mark Jaffe, 818-706-2602.

Garden Club's first meeting of season set

The Westlake Village Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the fall season at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive.

Plans for the club's new year will be discussed along with fall season planting tips.

Refreshments will be served, and guests are welcome at no charge. For more information call 496-4702.

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