FILLMORE

Saturday, April 26, 2008

- Rose Days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Otto and Sons Nursery, 1835 E. Guiberson Road. The 16th annual event will include rose societies, experts and displays from throughout Southern California. Information: 524-2123; http://www.ottoandsons-nursery.com.

OJAI

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

- Iraq town hall meeting, reception at 5:30 p.m., lecture at 7 p.m., town hall at 8 p.m., Ojai Retreat, 160 Besant Road. Organized by Ventura County Citizens for Impeachment and the Ojai Peace Coalition, the meeting will include speakers David Swanson, a leading constitutional rights advocate, and Phil Cohen of Iraq Veterans Against the War. Contribution: $10.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

- "Food, Farm and Eco-Eating," 7 p.m., Chaparral High School Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave. Presented by the Ojai Valley Green Coalition, the discussion will focus on taking advantage of the quantity and quality of food produced in the valley. Information: 653-8445.

OXNARD

Thursday, April 24, 2008

- Police Employee Recognition Awards Luncheon, noon, Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard, 600 E. Esplanade Drive. The Kiwanis Club of Oxnard will recognize the Police Department's officer and civilian employee of the year and other employees. Public invited. Tickets: $20. Reservations: Lupe Moreno at 385-7761 or LupeMoreno@OxnardPD.org.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

- Parkinson's disease symposium, 1 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard, 600 E. Esplanade Drive. As part of National Parkinson's Awareness Month, the Pacific Neuroscience Medical Group will hold its fourth annual symposium on the disease. Registration: $10 at the door. Information: 278-4148.

VENTURA

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

- Green building workshop, 7 to 9 p.m., E.P. Foster Library, Topping Room, 651 E. Main St. Architectural firm Allen Associates will discuss ways to make your home more energy-efficient, healthier and durable. Free. Information: 641-0839.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

- Back to the Beach Hot Rod & Motorcycle Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd. The show features classic hot rods and motorcycles, live music, food and beer. Admission: $10. Information: 216-2421; http://www.backtothebeachventura.com.

- Plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dudley House, 197 N. Ashwood Ave. The Ventura County Orchid Society will sell plants. Information: Greg Sagmaquen at 485-1139.

- Spring ArtWalk, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, plus evening entertainment, downtown Ventura. The annual ArtWalk, expanded this year to a full weekend, will include more than 150 artists and 70 venues, music and children's activities. Information: http://www.cityofventura.net/depts/arts_culture/artwalk.

VENTURA COUNTY

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

- Board of Supervisors meeting, 8:30 a.m., Hall of Administration, Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura. The board will discuss a proposed water rate increase in Piru and a proposed update to the codes governing Channel Islands Harbor.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

- Science Fair, public viewing from 4 to 7 p.m., Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. The 54th annual event features projects from nearly 800 students countywide in grades 6-12. Winners will be honored at a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Free admission. Information: 388-4316, http://www.vcoe.org/sc.