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WED., JAN. 14
BOOK DISCUSSION
Malibu Book Group meets to discuss “Out Stealing Horses” by Per Patterson & Anne Born, at DIESEL, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Road, 7 p.m. 310.456.9961
ROTARY MEETING
Features guest speaker Rick Johnson, director of the Zuma Repertory Theatre at the Malibu Stage Company, in the Hahn Fireside Room at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. www.groups.msn.com/maliburotary
CULTURAL RESOURCES MEETING
Native American Cultural Resources Advisory Committee regular meeting, in Large Conference Room of City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. 310.456.2489
THURS., JAN. 15
INTRO & BEGINNER YOGA
Class that teaches how yoga helps relieve stress while building strength and flexibility, no experience required, at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. (session continues through Feb. 19) $12-$60. 310.317.1364
REGIONAL WATER WORKSHOP
Public workshop offered by the State Water Resources Control Board to discuss proposed legislation that would provide statewide regulations on the monitoring of onsite wastewater treatment systems (septic tank systems), at Malibu High School, 30215 Morningview Drive, 7 p.m. 916.341.5518
NATURE WALK
Nature walk that teaches safety on the trail, evidence of animal presence, and insect and bird comparisons, at Franklin Canyon Park, 600 Franklin Canyon Dr., in Beverly Hills, 9 a.m. 310.858.7272
ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS MEETING
Joint Architects and Engineers Technical Advisory Committee and
Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting, at City Council Chambers, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 3 p.m. 310.456.2489
WASTEWATER ADVISORY MEETING
Wastewater Advisory Committee regular meeting, in large conference room in City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext.374
SAT., JAN. 17
BAT LECTURE
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area hosts “Flying In Darkness,” a lecture about bats featuring bat biologist Diana Simons, at The National Park Service Visitors Center, 401 West Hillcrest Dr., in Thousand Oaks, 2 p.m. 805.370.2301
LIVE ‘GYPSY JAZZ’ SHOW
The John Jorgenson Quintet performs “gypsy jazz,” a French-American hybrid of jazz, swing, rock, bluegrass and romantic music, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 8 p.m. $40 310.506.4522
ART EXHIBITION
The opening reception of Robert Dowd: Pop Art Money, an exhibition devoted to the Los Angeles artist, at The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 6 p.m. (exhibit continues through April 5). 310.506.4851
FUN WITH NATURE
Malibu Creek State park presents Fun With Nature, a time for children of all ages to enjoy exhibits, crafts and games, at the Visitor Center of Malibu Creek State Park, 925 Las Virgenes Rd., 12:30 p.m. 818.880.0367
VEGETATION RESTORATION
Oak Woodland Restoration Program in which volunteers plant and care for native oaks, shrubs and grasses. Bring lunch and water, gloves and tools provided, community service hours granted, at Malibu Creek State Park, 925 Las Virgenes Rd., 9 a.m. 818.591.1701 ext. 203
MON., JAN. 19
MLK, JR. CELEBRATION
Pepperdine’s Seaver College hosts a Martin Luther King, Jr. unity celebration that includes a presentation by author Stedman Graham, at the School of Law Caruso Auditorium at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 10:30 a.m. $10. 310.506.4522
TUES., JAN., 20
BIRD PROGRAM
Santa Monica College biology professor, Walt Sakai, shares his insight about birds and his wanderings to study them, at Temescal Gateway Park, 15601 Sunset Blvd., in Pacific Palisades, 7:30 p.m. 310.858.7272 ext. 115
WED., JAN. 21
BOOK DISCUSSION
The Malibu Book Discussion Group presents The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester, at the Point Dume Clubhouse, 1 p.m. 310.456.6139
FRI., JAN. 23
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY
Pepperdine University presents the 25th anniversary edition of “Forbidden Broadway,” Gerard Alessandrini’s homage to Broadway’s biggest shows and stars, at Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 8 p.m. $45. 310.506.4522
TUES., JAN. 27
CHAMBER DINNER
Installation of the 2009 Malibu Chamber Board of Directors and of Heidi Bernard, Director at Pepperdine University Crest Associates, as the 2009 Chairwoman/President of the Board of Directors, and Member Appreciation Dinner, at the Beachcomber Cafe, 23000 PCH, 6 p.m. $75-$1000 310.456.9025
ONGOING
NETWORKING FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Chance to promote business and network for those ages 18 to 40, hosted by Chamber of Commerce, Thursdays at 11 a.m. at the Malibu Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 23805 Stuart Ranch Rd., 11 a.m. 310.456.9025
ART EXHIBIT
Glass and ceramics by Farideh Azad and paintings and photography by Carmen Monne, at the Topanga Canyon Gallery, through Nov. 16, 310.455.7909
HAND DRUM CLASSES
Percussionist Jamie Papish teaches, at Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Mondays at 9 a.m. 310.455.2706
YOUNG ADULTS CANCER SUPPORT
Free support group facilitated by a licensed psychotherapist meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, at The Wellness Community, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd. Suite 1040 in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. 310.314.2555
SPORT FISHING
Half-day trips leave from Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, Wednesday-Friday at 10 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 7 a.m. $45. 310.456.8031
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
D3, consisting of The Malibu Times photographer Devon Meyers and Bryn Quick, performs acoustic, folk, rock and blues, at the Hideaway Café, 6506 Westward Beach Rd., Friday nights at 8 p.m. 310.457.2602
MALIBU ART ASSOCIATION
Juried exhibit, “Colors Colors Colors” at the Emeritus College Gallery, 1227 2 St., continues through Nov. 7, 310.457.3855
OPEN GYM
Open gym on Wednesdays for adult basketball at Malibu High School’s small gym, 30215 Morning View Dr., 6 p.m. 310.317.1364
STORYTIMES
Story reading and activities for children and their parents, with preschoolers ages 3-5 on Mondays at 4 p.m. and toddlers ages 0-3 on Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m.; also for those ages 0-18 months is a lap-sit program of rhymes, bounces, music and movement, at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 310.456.6438
WALKING CLUB
The Malibu Senior Center sponsors an afternoon walking club every Tuesday, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 1 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets second and third Thursday of the month, at various locations, 7 p.m. 310.589.9266
MEDITATION GROUP
The nondenominational group meets for 45 minutes of quiet meditation followed by a sharing circle every Thursday at Malibu residence, 7:30 p.m. 310.456.3591
ADAMSON HOUSE TOUR
Docent-led house tour Wednesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., garden tour every Friday at 10 a.m., and there is ongoing training for docents, at Malibu Lagoon Museum, $2-$5. 23200 PCH, 310.456.8432
MALIBU ORCHID SOCIETY
Meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Pacific Palisades Women’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. in Pacific Palisades, 7 p.m. 310.459.7086
COMPUTER LAB
Chance for seniors to learn the basics about computers from retired UCLA professor at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
OPTIMIST CLUB
Meets to plan programs as “Friend of Youth” at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, most Thursdays , 7:30 a.m. 310.456.3507
CHAIR YOGA
Yoga class for seniors, at Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 1 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
SENIOR LUNCHEON
Lunch with entertainment on the fourth Thursday of the month, at Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 11 a.m. $2. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
BOOK DISCUSSION
Malibu book discussion group, all welcome, meets every Wed. at Point Dume Clubhouse, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 310.456.6139
LIONS CLUB
The club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month, at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7:30 p.m. marc.goodman@pepperdine.edu
YOGA
Garth Hewitt teaches a challenging mixed-level Vinyasa Flow class, at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. mail@garthhewittyoga.com
Religious Directory
WAVESIDE MALIBU CHURCH
Sunday service at 6 p.m., Malibu High School Theater, 30215 Morning View Dr., www.wavesidechurch.com
UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday service at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Pepperdine’s Stauffer Chapel, 24255 PCH, 310.506.4504
MALIBU JEWISH CENTER & SYNAGOGUE
Friday services times vary, Saturday Torah study at 9:30 a.m. and service at 11:30 a.m., 24855 PCH, 310.456.2178
ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sunday Contemplative Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m., Sunday Holy Eucharist with music and choir at 10 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m., 28211 PCH, 310.457.7966
CHABAD OF MALIBU
Friday service at dusk, Saturday service followed by lunch at 10 a.m., 22933 PCH, 310.456.6588
OUR LADY OF MALIBU CATHOLIC CHURCH
Daily Mass Monday-Saturday at 8 a.m., Sunday Mass at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. with childcare available and 12 p.m., 3625 Winter Canyon Rd., 310.456.2361
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
Sunday service and Sunday school at 10 a.m., testimony meeting on Wednesday at 8 p.m., 28635 PCH, 310.457.7767
MALIBU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., at Webster Elementary School, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd.,
www.malibupres.org
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:50 a.m., 575 Los Liones Dr. in Pacific Palisades, 310.459.3786.
MALIBU UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday service at 10:30 a.m., 30128 Morning View Dr., 310.457.7505
CALVARY CHAPEL
Sunday service at 10 a.m., at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, 30237 Morning View Dr., 310.589.9673
The Religious Directory includes religious services in Malibu. Religions that do not have an institution in Malibu, but do have one in nearby areas are also included. If you feel any additions or changes should be made to this section, contact Jonathan Friedman at 310.456.5507 ext. 105 or jf@malibutimes.com