Friday, October 1
Simchat Torah Celebration
Close the chapter on the last book of the Torah, open up the first, and then party with the Ventura Klezmer Band. Free. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Temple Beth Torah, 7620 Foothill Road, Ventura. (805) 647-4181. ” title=”mjcs.org” target=”_blank”>mjcs.org.
Sunday, October 3
Jewish County Fair
Enjoy live music, wine tasting, rides, games, ga-ga (Israeli dodge ball), yoga, food and more. $5 (advance), $8 (door), free (children 3 and younger). 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Shalom Institute, 34342 Mulholland Highway, Malibu. RSVP to (818) 889-5500. ” title=”jewishsantabarbara.org” target=”_blank”>jewishsantabarbara.org.
Monday, October 4
“Ost Meets West: Immigrant Film Moguls, Émigré Directors and the Rise of Film Noir”
UCLA media studies professor Vincent Brook, author of “Driven to Darkness,” examines the origins of Eastern European Jews who founded the Hollywood film industry and directors, like Fritz Lang and Otto Preminger, who played a key role in the rise of film noir. Free. 7-9 p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Conejo Valley and Ventura County. Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 889-6616. ” title=”jewishsantabarbara.org” target=”_blank”>jewishsantabarbara.org.
Saturday, October 9
Taste of Encino
Enjoy a day of fun in the San Fernando Valley with food from area restaurants, a beer and wine pavilion, entertainment, climbing wall, moon bounce, arts and crafts vendors and wellness fair as well as a business and home expo. Sponsored by the Encino Chamber of Commerce. Free. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. St. Cyril School, 4548 Haskell Ave., Encino. (818) 789-4711. ” title=”www.toaks.org/cap” target=”_blank”>www.toaks.org/cap.
Tuesday, October 12
“Stories From My Favorite Planet: A Musical Tribute to Journalist Daniel Pearl.
Mitchell Newman on violin and Russell Steinberg on piano read the words of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. This concert is held in conjunction with more than 800 concerts worldwide as part of Daniel Pearl World Music Days. $10 (advance), $15 (door). 7:30 p.m. Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 788-6000. ” title=”jewishsantabarbara.org” target=”_blank”>jewishsantabarbara.org.
Sunday, October 17
Calabasas Pumpkin Festival
Celebrate the season’s favorite gourd with rides, games, contests (including pie eating and seed spitting), carving, food, entertainment and more. $3 (advance), $5 (gate), free (children under 2). Free parking and shuttles available. Begins Saturday, Oct. 16. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas. ” title=”templejudea.com” target=”_blank”>templejudea.com.
Thursday, October 21
Early Childhood Center Holiday Boutique
Get an early start on Chanukah shopping and maybe pick up something for yourself. Noon-6 p.m. Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (805) 497-7101. ” title=”wcce.ajula.edu” target=”_blank”>wcce.ajula.edu.
Friday, October 29
Internet Safety
Lori Getz of Cyber Education Consultants shares her insights about the use of technology by children and the challenge it presents to adults. 8-9:30 a.m. Kadima Day School Library, 7011 Shoup Ave., West Hills. RSVP by Oct. 27 to (818) 346-0849. ” title=”tasnorthridge.org” target=”_blank”>tasnorthridge.org.
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