The Malibu Community Alliance (MCA) is hosting an evening under the stars on Thurs., Dec. 12, to benefit the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) in its fight against light pollution.
The evening will begin at the Sunset Restaurant at 7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. It will also feature music and telescopes for stargazing.
Special guests include Bob Parks, executive director of the IDA, Jim Benya, a professional lighting designer and co-creator of the IDA/IES Model Lighting Ordinance, and Deborah Burnett, an internationally recognized authority on light, health and wellness.
The minimum contribution for attendance is $150 per person. There will also be a raffle with a grand prize of a Celestron telescope.
The International Dark-Sky Association is a nonprofit fighting to stop light pollution, cut energy waste and protect wildlife, according to the IDA website.
For more information, call 310.356.6144 or email Cynthia Kesselman.