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The week ahead: west county

MONDAY

AGOURA HILLS

What: Tours of the historic Reyes Adobe. Suggested donations are $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and $1 for children ages 5 to 12.

Contact: 818-597-7361.

Where: Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive.

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

OXNARD

What: Community plaza event on Mexico, with information ranging from passport requirements to Spanish literacy.

Contact: 984-2162, ext. 114, or 483-4620.

Where: 520 W. Fifth St., Suite D.

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

SIMI VALLEY

What: Free outdoor screening of "Blades of Glory" on a 24-foot inflatable screen. OK to bring blankets and chairs.

Contact: http://www.simivalleytc.com.

Where: Simi Valley Town Center, central dining area, 1555 Simi Town Center Way.

When: 8 p.m.

TUESDAY

CAMARILLO

What: Tip-a-Cop. Representatives of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department will be "celebrity servers," with all tips to deputy servers becoming tax-deductible donations to Special Olympics Ventura County. McGruff the Crime Dog will be available to interact with kids, offering suggestions on how to stay safe. There will also be police K-9s and their handlers, and squad cars.

Contact: 482-1202.

Where: Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill, 1101 Daily Drive.

When: 5 to 9 p.m.

VENTURA

What: County Board of Supervisors meeting.

Contact: http://www.ventura.org.

Where: County Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave.

When: 8:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY

CAMARILLO

What: City Council meeting.

Contact: City Hall, 388-5300.

Where: City Hall, 601 Carmen Drive.

When: 5 p.m.

OXNARD

What: Free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, body fat and body mass index.

Contact: 677-520 or 981-9950.

Where: El Pantalõn Clothing, 2051 Rose Ave., Space 200.

When: 2 to 4 p.m.

SANTA PAULA

What: St. Francis Dam Disaster exhibit, explores the 1928 dam collapse that killed more than 450 people.

Contact: 933-0076; http://www.oilmuseum.net.

Where: California Oil Museum, 1001 E. Main St.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

THOUSAND OAKS

What: Free showing of the movie "James and the Giant Peach."

Contact: 449-2660, ext. 213.

Where: Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, and Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road.

When: 3 to 5 p.m. at the Grant R. Brimhall Library and 7 p.m. at the Newbury Park branch.

THURSDAY

CAMARILLO

What: Prison Hospital Action Committee meeting for residents who oppose construction of a prison hospital in Ventura County.

Contact: camarilloprison411@live.com.

Where: Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive.

When: 6:30 p.m.

MOORPARK

What: Moorpark College continues "Merrily We Roll Along," a musical by Stephen Sondheim.

Contact: 378-1485; http://www.moorparkcollege.edu.

Where: Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road.

When: 8 p.m., through Aug. 3.

OXNARD

What: Free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, body fat and body mass index.

Contact: 677-520 or 486-0151.

Where: Amar Ranch Market, 1111 E. Channel Islands Blvd.

When: 9 to 11:30 a.m.

THOUSAND OAKS

What: Sandwich Generation seminar. Care managers will address issues facing families caught between raising their own children and assuming the responsibilities for aging parents.

Contact: 492-8300 for reservations.

Where: Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road.

When: 6 p.m.

SIMI VALLEY

What: Blues band the Jeff Jensen Band will play a free concert. The group plays straight blues, reinvented standards and originals.

Contact: http://www.simivalleytc.com.

Where: Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way.

When: 6 p.m.

FRIDAY

SANTA PAULA

What: Citrus Classic Hot Air Balloon Festival, featuring balloon rides, races and specialty balloons.

Contact: http://www.citrusclassicballoons.com.

Where: Santa Paula Airport, along East Santa Maria Street between the Palm Avenue and 10th Street exits from Highway 126.

When: 5 to 10 p.m.

Cost: Ages 15 and up, $5; ages 5 to 14, $3; those under age 5, free. Parking is $5 per vehicle with up to six passengers, $12 per vehicle with more than six.

OXNARD

What: Free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, body fat and body mass index.

Contact: 677-520 or 525-6792.

Where: Chino's Market, 147 S. 12th St.

When: 2 to 4 p.m.

VENTURA

What: Ballroom dance party, $10 admission.

Contact: 650-2719; http://www.pmhouseofdance.com.

Where: House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Suite E.

When: Lessons at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8 to 10:30 p.m. every third, fourth and fifth Friday of the month.

SATURDAY

AGOURA HILLS

What: Free movie in the park featuring "Mrs. Doubtfire."

Contact: 818-597-7361.

Where: Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive.

When: Food sales start at 6 p.m.; movie begins at dusk.

CAMARILLO

What: Green Living Basics. Seminar on steps that can be taken to lead a more environmentally conscious life, save money and create a healthier home.

Contact: Helen Dziadulewicz, 482-0700, or visit http://www.camarilloyoga.com.

Where: Camarillo Yoga Center, 5800 Santa Rosa Road, No. 127.

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CAMARILLO

What: Family Day event hosted by Home Depot. Activities include Kid's Clinic workshop, vendor demonstrations and prize drawings.

Contact: Alison Trester, 389-9918, ext. 457.

Where: Parking lot at 401 W. Ventura Blvd.

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

OXNARD

What: UC Professor John Perona will lecture on alternative fuels and environmental impact. With the emphasis on global warming and the push to develop alternative fuels, is there a continued need to find more oil deposits?

Contact: Robert Franks, 385-7530.

Where: Meeting Room B, Oxnard Public Library, 251 South A St.

When: 2 p.m.

OXNARD

What: Salsa Festival, salsa contests, food, entertainment, dancing, vendors and children's events.

Contact: 247-0197.

Where: Plaza Park, Fifth and B streets.

When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday.

SANTA PAULA

What: Citrus Classic Hot Air Balloon Festival, featuring balloon rides, races and specialty balloons.

Contact: http://www.citrusclassicballoons.com.

Where: Santa Paula Airport, along East Santa Maria Street between the Palm Avenue and 10th Street exits from Highway 126.

When: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: Ages 15 and up, $5; ages 5 to 14, $3; those under age 5 may enter free. Parking is $5 per vehicle with up to six passengers, $12 per vehicle with more than six.

VENTURA

What: Main Street Mini Fair, volunteer artists and musicians offer live music, arts and crafts, and children's activities.

Contact: 648-1902; mainstreetfair@yahoo.com.

Where: Mini-park in the 300 block of Main Street.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday.

SUNDAY

CAMARILLO

What: Meadowlark Service League's Taste of Camarillo, featuring food from 40 Ventura County restaurants and caterers. $65 per person in advance; $75 per person at event. Tickets can be ordered online at http://www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com/id3.html.

Contact: Judy Goulet, 482-9418.

Where: Adolfo Camarillo House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road.

When: 1 to 4 p.m.

OXNARD

What: Fun Fair featuring games, entertainment, food, Jolly Jumper, science experiments and more. Free.

Contact: 486-5383; oursaviours1@juno.com.

Where: Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 905 Redwood St.

When: 3 to 5 p.m.

THOUSAND OAKS

What: Free jazz concert features a performance by Jeanne Tatum & Company. The theme for this year's concert season at Gardens of the World is "Salute to Women in Jazz."

Contact: 557-1135; http://www.gardensoftheworld.info.

Where: Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd.

When: 5 to 6 p.m.

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