Camarillo Library Friends to Hold Book Sale

* Camarillo Friends of the Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Las Posas Road and Daily Drive. Free admission. Information: 482-6340.

Theater Group to Present ‘We Are Here’

* The Ventura Jewish Theatre Group will present a benefit production of “We Are Here” at 2 and 7 p.m. today at the Ventura College Theater, 4667 Telegraph Road. The play follows the life of a boy from Kristallnacht in Berlin, to Auschwitz, to Brooklyn, to Los Angeles and to Christmas Eve 1999 at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The play is not intended for young children. Proceeds will benefit the Museum of Tolerance program for Ventura schools, the Ventura College Orchestra and the Ralph Moses Music Fund. $18 general, $15 seniors and students. Information: 647-7800.

Benefit for Turning Point Foundation

* Musicians Randy Rich and the Ravens, Phil Salazar and Jonathan McEuen and the California State Old-Time Fiddlers Assn., and the Mental Health Players theater ensemble will be among the performers at a benefit for the Turning Point Foundation, at 6 p.m. tonight at Nicholby’s Night Club, 404 E. Main St., Ventura. $15. Tickets: 648-3284 or 653-2320. Information: 652-0596.

Dancing and Dining at Seabee Base

* The Flyin’ Lindy Hoppers will perform and provide dance lessons at “The Fabulous ‘40s” fund-raiser at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Dukes ballroom, on the Seabee base in Port Hueneme. There will be live and silent auctions and dinner. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1940s style. Proceeds will benefit Soroptimist International of Oxnard. $35. Information: 483-5899.

Simi Valley Church to Host Rummage Sale

* The United Methodist Church of Simi Valley will host its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 2394 Erringer Road. Information: 584-8082.

Delivery Group for Shut-Ins Plans Carwash

* Shop-A-Hoy, a nonprofit group that delivers groceries and medicine to shut-ins, will hold a benefit carwash from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Walmart parking lot, at Gonzales and Rose avenues, Oxnard. Information: 659-3128.

Reading Event to Assist Library Foundation

* Larry Hagman, Rocky Carroll, Kim Maxwell-Brown and Dwier Brown will be among the actors reading literary works in the Ojai Shorts benefit at 8 p.m. Saturday at Matilija School, 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai. The Happy Valley School Jazz Ensemble also will perform. Proceeds will benefit the Ojai Valley Library Friends and Foundation. $25. Tickets: 289-0368.

Tech Center for Disabled to Hold Benefit

* The Ventura College High Tech Center for the Disabled will hold a “walk-and-roll-a-thon” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the college track, between Campus Way and West Campus Way. Participants will raise funds through pledges and do laps by foot or wheelchair. Proceeds will go toward upgrading the center’s computer system. The event will include multicultural dancing, a barbershop quartet, children’s activities and a barbecue. Information: 654-6300.

Benefit Concert at Methodist Church

* Ashford Gordon and Jackie Lomax will present a benefit rhythm and blues concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the College United Methodist Church, 4300 Telegraph Road, Ventura. $8 general, $5 seniors and children. Tickets: 647-1882.

Banquet in Ventura to Honor Rabbi

* Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance, will be the guest at a benefit kosher banquet at 6 p.m. April 20 at the Doubletree Hotel, 2055 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Proceeds will support the Teaching Tolerance Program for Ventura County’s middle school students. $50. Reservations: 647-7800.

Autism Society to Sponsor Golf Event

* The Ventura County Autism Society will sponsor a golf tournament at 1 p.m. April 22 at the Camarillo Springs Golf Course, 791 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo. Dinner will follow the tournament. Proceeds will go toward programs supporting families of people with autism. $125. Information: 312-8227.

Radio-Thon to Raise Funds for Children

* Country radio station KHAY-FM (100.7) will host the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radio-thon from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 22-23 at The Oaks mall, 222 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Radio listeners will be able to call (800) 345-HOPE to make pledges. Proceeds will benefit children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases who are undergoing treatment at the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Information: (800) 227-6737.

Ojai Shakespeare Festival to Host Party

* The Ojai Shakespeare Festival will host a benefit “Birthday Bash for the Bard” at 6:15 p.m. April 23 at the Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. There will be food, drink and entertainment by the festival ensemble. $35. Information: 449-9953.

March of Dimes Walk at Harbor Village

* Ventura Harbor Village will host its annual March of Dimes Walk from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 24 beginning at the village lawn off Spinnaker Drive. Participants will raise funds through 4- or 9-mile walks to benefit the organization’s child programs. There will be music and dancing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration: 482-6896.

Races to Help Fund Scout Camp Program

* Boy Scout Troop 706 of Moorpark will host 5K and 10K races April 24 at Happy Camp Canyon Park’s Broadway parking lot. The 5K run will begin at 8 a.m. with the 10K at 9 a.m. $20, with proceeds helping fund the troop’s summer camp program. Registration: 523-7991.

Community Chest, a weekly listing of charitable fund-raising events, is compiled by Leo Smith. Please address items, with a publishable telephone number, to Community Chest, Los Angeles Times, 93 S. Chestnut St., Ventura 93001. Items can also be faxed to The Times at 653-7576 or 653-7548.