Here are 5 things you need to know today. If you have an event you'd like us to consider for Five Things, be sure to add it to the events calendar.
1. Today will be sunny with a high near 83, according to the National Weather Service.
2. Explore the effects of fire on a hike to Inspiration Point at the King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas. Discover the ways plants and animals recover from fire. Bring sunscreen and water. Meet at the fountain at 9:30 a.m.
3. Head over to the Canyon Club to see Bonfire, an AC/DC Tribute. The show starts at 10 p.m. and tickets are $19.50.
4. Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer at Barnes & Noble Thousand Oaks on Saturday. Special guest at our regular Saturday morning Storytime will be Carolyn the Therapy Dog, as Kathi J. reads Pete's Big Paws to the littlest customers. And stick around to meet Tanner, the rescue Pit Bull who is the subject of local author Louis Spirito's new book Gimme Shelter at 11:30 a.m.
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