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THURS., FEB .2
SMMUSD MEETING
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education meeting takes place, at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 6 p.m. smmusd.org
FRI., FEB. 3
‘ART EVOLUTION’
The City of Malibu hosts “Art Evolution,” featuring a live graffiti artist, henna tattoos, food and giveaways, as a part of its First Friday Teen Event program, at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 7 p.m. 310.317.1364
FILM SCREENING
The Topanga Peace Alliance screens the documentary “The Dark Side of Chocolate,” at Yoga Desa in Pine Tree Circle, 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, at 8 p.m. topangapeacealliance.org
SAT., FEB. 4
CERT CLASS
A series of free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training classes begins (taking place each Saturday for four weeks), at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 9 a.m. 310.456.2489 x260 (registration required)
STUDENT ART SHOW
The City of Malibu hosts the Malibu Student Art Show, open to students in grades K-12, at the Michael Landon Center and Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, at 10 a.m. (event continues Sunday at 9 a.m.) 310.317.1364
SUN., FEB. 5
BEACH DAY
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area hosts a beach day, where participants can build “snowmen” out of sand and learn about beach ecology, at Malibu Lagoon State Beach, 23200 PCH, at 1 p.m. nps.gov
‘JUICY HEART’ PUBLIC READING
Authors in the multimonth Writing the Publishable Novel or Memoir workshop share five-minute pieces of their work at a reading titled “Juicy Heart,” including a reading by former Malibu Times Magazine and newspaper editor Laura Tate, at Café Mimosa, 395 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., in Topanga, at 5 p.m. cafemimosa.info
TUES., FEB. 7
BOOK READING
Malibu resident and former Los Angeles Laker Tommy Hawkins reads from his book of poetry, “Life’s Reflections: Poetry for the People,” at Pepperdine University’s Payson Library, 24255 PCH, at 7 p.m. library.pepperdine.edu
GUITAR PERFORMANCE
Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel performs, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, at 8 p.m. $25-$45. 310.506.4522
FRI., FEB. 10
WOMEN IN FILM
The Women in Film networking breakfast takes place, featuring speakers Dr. Jewel Diamond Taylor and Tommy Hawkins, at Chart House Restaurant, 18412 PCH, at 8 a.m. $15/$20. 310.457.8664
SAT., FEB. 11
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
Malibu Presbyterian Church hosts a Father Daughter Valentine Dance, at the Malibu Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 3324 Malibu Canyon Rd., at 5 p.m. 310.456.1611
‘HUGO’ SCREENING
The Malibu Film Society screens Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-nominated film “Hugo,” at 5:30 p.m. for families with children and at 8:30 p.m., at the Malibu Screening Room in the Malibu Jewish Center Complex, 24855 PCH. $10. malibufilmsociety.org
SUN., FEB. 12
E-WASTE ROUND UP
An e-waste roundup takes place, where residents can drop off electronics for proper recycling, at the Malibu High School parking lot, 30215 Morning View Dr., at 10 a.m. malibuhigh.org
BOOK SIGNING
Diesel hosts a Valentine’s tango event, where author Jamie Rose and her partner will do a tango demonstration followed by a free tango lesson; afterward, Rose will sign copies of her book “Shut Up & Dance! The Joy of Letting Go of the Lead-On the Dance Floor and Off,” at Diesel, A Bookstore, 23410 Civic Center Way, suite A3, at 3 p.m. 310.456.9961
TUES., FEB. 14
PASS IT FORWARD DAY
The Malibu City Council recently proclaimed Feb. 14 “Pass it Forward Day” in Malibu in honor of Emily Shane. Residents are challenged to each commit one act of kindness on that day.
THURS., FEB. 16
BOOK DISCUSSION
Michael Reagan, the elder son of President Ronald Reagan, discusses his book, “The New Reagan Revolution,” at Pepperdine University’s Payson Library, 24255 PCH, at 5 p.m. 310.506.4252 (call to reserve seats)
SAT., FEB. 18
POLAR PLUNGE
The 2012 Polar Plunge takes place, to raise funds for the Southern California Special Olympics, at Zuma Beach lifeguard tower 7, 29700 PCH, registration at 8:30 a.m. and plunge at 10 a.m. sosc.org/laplunge
GUITAR CLASS
Christopher Parkening hosts a Classical Guitar Master Class, at Pepperdine University’s Raitt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, at 2 p.m. 310.506.4462
TALES BY THE SEA
A Tales by the Sea home concert titled “Loving and Leapint” takes place, featuring six storytellers, at a home in Malibu, at 7 p.m. 310.457.2385 (RSVP)
ONGOING
STORYTIME SESSION
The Malibu Library hosts a storytime session for children ages 18 months to five years, until Feb. 7; toddler/preschool storytimes take place Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Malibu Library, 23555 Civic Center Way; park tales storytimes take place Tuesdays at 12 p.m. at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH. 310.456.6438
ART EXHIBIT
The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art presents “The Epic and the Exotic: 19th-century Academic Realism from the Dahesh Museum of Art,” until April 1, at Pepperdine’s Frederick R Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 PCH, Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 310.506.4851
‘KIMBERLY AKIMBO’
The Malibu Stage Company performs “Kimberly Akimbo,” from Feb. 23 until March 18, at the Malibu Stage Company, 29243 PCH. 310.589.1998
PIER TOURS
The Malibu Lagoon Museum and the Malibu Adamson House foundation are hosting 25-35 minute tours of the Malibu Pier, Saturdays or Sundays at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Donations for Malibu Adamson House Foundation accepted. 310.456.8432 (minimum four people needed for tour, reservations required)
FARM BOX DISTRIBUTION
Vital Zuman hosts an organic farm box distribution event, featuring live music, Fridays, in the Vital Zuman Farm Market Forum, 29127 PCH, at 3 p.m. 310.924.2210
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
The Women in Business Committee meets the first Thursday of every month, at the Malibu Chamber of Commerce, 23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 210, at 10 a.m. 310.456.9025
WASTE ROUNDUP
A used oil and paint roundup takes place (for water based paint only), the third Saturday of every month, at City Hall’s upper parking lot, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 310.456.2489 x286
NATURE WALKS
Save Malibu Lagoon hosts nature walks, at Malibu Lagoon State Park, PCH and Cross Creek Rd., Saturdays at 9 a.m. 310.821.9045
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
SOS Community Outreach holds its meetings to help people in transition, at the Webster Elementary auditorium, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., every Thursday at 7 p.m. sosmalibu.org
BABY AND ME
Baby and Me/Parenting Program, for parents and children up to 36 months old, at Gan Malibu, 22933 PCH, Tuesdays at 11 a.m. 310.456.6573
DOG WALKING CLUB
Dog walking club meets every Monday at a different location for an hour-long walk. 310.457.2507
ROTARY CLUB
Meets Wednesdays at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. (optional buffet breakfast is $10) maliburotary.org
BOOK DISCUSSION
Malibu book discussion group meets Wednesdays, at Point Dume Clubhouse, 1 p.m. 310.456.6139
OPTIMIST CLUB
The club meets, 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., Mondays at 1 p.m. $2. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
ORCHID SOCIETY
The Malibu Orchid Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, at Pacific Palisades Women’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave., in Pacific Palisades, at 7 p.m. 310.456.7460
FARMERS MARKET
Cornucopia Foundation’s market takes place on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Civic Center parking lot, 23519 Civic Center Way. malibufarmersmarket.net
WALKING CLUB
The Malibu Senior Center hosts a walk, every Monday through Legacy Park, at the corner of Civic Center Way and Webb Way, at 10 a.m. 310.456.2489 x357
‘TOUCH FOR HEALTH’
The Malibu United Methodist Church’s “Touch for Health” healing group, with Dr. John Talevich, D.C., meets in the church sanctuary, 30128 Morning View Dr., Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
CHURCH SERVICES
Our Lady of Malibu services, Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Malibu Church, 3625 Winter Canyon Rd. 310.456.8813
CHURCH SERVICES
Traditional service at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10:20 a.m. and contemporary service at 11:45 a.m., Sundays at Palisades Lutheran Church, 15905 Sunset Blvd., in the Pacific Palisades. 310.459.2358
HAND COLORING
The Malibu Senior Center hosts The Art of Hand Coloring, featuring instruction by Jennifer Meltzer in the art of hand-coloring photographs, Tuesdays at the Malibu Senior Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 10 a.m. $2. 310.456.2489 x357
CPR/ FIRST AID CLASS
CPR or First Aid classes, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., second Wednesday of every month, $25, pre-registration with Brad Davis required at 310.456.2489 x260.
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets second and third Thursdays of the month, at various locations, 7 p.m. 310.589.9266
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 a.m. $2. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
LIONS CLUB
Meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month, at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7:30 p.m. marc.goodman@pepperdine.edu.
NETWORKING FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Networking for those ages 18 to 40, hosted by Chamber of Commerce, Thursdays, at the Malibu Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 23805 Stuart Ranch Rd., 11 a.m. 310.456.9025
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
MALIBU SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Saturday bible study at 9:45 a.m. Church service at 11 a.m. followed by a vegan potluck. It meets at Webster Elementary, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd. http://malibusdachurch.adventistfaith.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