May 17 Friday
Mireya Mayor – Primatologist
King Kong in my Pocket
Friday, May 17, 2024
Join world-renowned scientist and National Geographic explorer Mireya Mayor on a wild and inspiring romp through her unconventional path to success. From her early days as an NFL cheerleader to near-death experiences in the Congo and discovering the world's smallest primate in Madagascar, Mireya shares her incredible journey with us.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Hugh and Keets Cassar, Pat and Bob Biery, and The Oaks Mall
Jun 03 Monday
The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50+ years of age, seeking intellectual stimulation through university level courses (without the pressure of grades) for the sake of learning and social engagement.
Our FABulous Summer Lecture Series runs June 3 - August 28. All lectures are available virtually and are recorded. Select lectures can be attended at Cal Lutheran's Thousand Oaks or Oxnard campuses.
June Schedule:- A Frank Lecture on Sinatra: The Man and His Music (Two Parts) with Tony Moon | June 3 & 10, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom- "Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know": Uncovering the Byronic Hero (Two Parts) with Tracy Dubin | June 5 & 12, 1-3pm (PT), Zoom- Religion of the Founders (Two Parts) with Dr. Jason Hensley | June 6 & 13, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks- Shakespeare "On" Love with Michael Arndt | June 17, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom- America's Watchdogs: Investigative Reporting in a Changing Media Environment with James Grimaldi, Wall Street Journal | June 19, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks- Behind the Screen: How Hollywood Movie Music is Really Made with Steven Becknell | June 20, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom- Modern Day Horserace: The Role of Media in Presidential Elections with Dr. Kirstie Hettinga | June 24, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks- Noah's Ark: Animals in Art History (Part 1) with Eleanor Schrader | June 26, 1-3pm (PT), Zoom & Oxnard- The Beat and the Hip: San Francisco Art from the 50s to the 70s with Avril Angevine | June 27, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom
Registration closes at 3pm the business day before each lecture.
Jun 04 Tuesday
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Jun 07 Friday
The Conejo Orchid Society will hold its annual Orchid Show and Sale fundraiser June 7 - 9 at the Thousand Oaks Library (Grant Brimhall Library), 1401 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks. This free event will be an opportunity to learn about orchids and the Conejo Orchid Society. Learn how to care for your orchids. Shop for some great bargains and try your hand at growing some of the most beautiful and unusual plants in the world.
This event includes an exhibit of members’ orchids, and a wide range of inexpensive, easy-to-grow orchids for sale. Several hundred orchids from quality orchid nurseries and society member divisions will be available. Many can be grown outdoors in Southern California. Other available items will include “companion plants”, such as tillandsias, and succulents, grown by Society members, and orchid potting mix.
Demonstrations will show how to repot and care for orchids. Society members will be available to provide guidance on how best to grow your new orchids and will answer your questions.
The hours of the Orchid Show and Sale are Friday, June 7 – Noon to 6pm, Saturday, June 8 - 10am to 5pm, and Sunday, June 9 – Noon to 2pm. Arrive early for the best selection. Demonstrations of general orchid care will be Friday at 2pm and Saturday at 11am and 2pm.
Admission is free.
We accept payment in cash or check only.
For more information, please call 805-410-3803 or visit us at www.ConejoOrchidSociety.org
The Conejo Orchid Society is a 501(c)(5) non-profit organization.
This program is not a Thousand Oaks Library sponsored event
Jun 08 Saturday
Jun 09 Sunday