Plan Ahead

* Watercraft--The Ventura County Boat Show will return to Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard from Aug. 3-6. The fifth annual event will feature a wide array of boats, including sailboats, sportfishing vessels, luxury yachts and electric boats. There will also be marine-related displays, demonstrations, vendor booths and nautical clothing. Hours: Aug. 3-4, noon-7 p.m.; Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Aug. 6., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 general; children under 12, free. 985-4852.

* Family Arts--The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center will hold its Youth Fest 2000 Parking Lot Faire on Aug. 5. Activities geared for toddlers to teenage participants include painting and drawing classes. There will also be refreshment booths, face-painting and clowns. The center is at 3050 Los Angeles Ave. Free. 581-9940.

* Museum--The Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard will open its annual juried exhibition, “A Classic Competition,” Aug. 5. The exhibit is open to all visual arts, with first-, second- and third-place winners receiving cash awards. Ends Sept. 3. Hours: Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is at 424 South C St. 385-8157.

* Rhythm--The next installment of a free monthly drum circle at Arroyo Verde Park in Ventura is scheduled Aug. 6. Bring your own drum or rent one for $2. Hours: 10 a.m.-noon. The park is at Foothill and Day roads. 898-1771. Internet: https://www.rain.org/~djembek.