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WED., JUNE 18
GEORGE LAKOFF APPEARANCE
discusses his new book “The Political Mind: Why You Can’t Understand 21st Century American Politics With an 18th Century Brain,” at the Santa Monica Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. 310.458.8600
CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY
Toxins expert Michael Wisner speaks “How Toxic are You?,” the church, 22647 PCH, 7 p.m. 310.317.1980
THURS., JUNE 19
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Class of 2008 commencement, at Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Dr., 2 p.m. 310.457.3328
FRI., JUNE 20
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMOTION
Class of 2008 promotion, at Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Dr., 9 a.m. 310.457.3328
‘MAMAFIED’
Opening of cutting edge comedy about motherhood written and performed by Susanna Brisk, produced by Alexandra Guarnieri and directed by Michelle Danner, at Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St. in Santa Monica, 8:30 p.m. (runs through July 27 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7:30 p.m., benefit performance hosted by Fran Drescher to support the Cancer Schmancer Movement). $15-$25 for regular performances, $50 opening night, $100 for benefit, 310.399.3666
FUNDRAISER SHOW
Corky Hale and Charlotte Rae perform in a show emceed by Carl Reiner, with Jeff Lass serving as music director to raise money for Westside Center for Independent Living, which supports people with disabilities so they can achieve and maintain self-sufficient and productive lives, at Beverly Hills Tennis Club, 340 North Maple Ave. in Beverly Hills, 5 p.m. $250. 310.568.0107, ext. 24
SHABBAT ON THE BEACH
The Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue holds its free service, at Westward Beach across from the Sunset Restaurant, 6800 Westward Beach Rd., 7 p.m. 310.456.2178
SAT., JUNE 21
ART SHOW
Opening reception of exhibit of portraits by Malibu resident Johanna Spinks with appearance by artist, at Studio Channel Islands Art Center, 519 South C Street in Oxnard, 4 p.m. (exhibit continues through Aug. 16) 805.483.3148
WORLD MUSIC
World music and dance to benefit the World Festival of Sacred Music, at the Malibu Pueblo, 20178 Rockport Way, 7 p.m. $25-$35. 310.456.8400
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
The Santa Monica chapter hosts a discussion by Bill Boyarsky on his new book “Big Daddy: Jesse Unruh and the Art of Power Politics,” at the Santa Monica Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica, 1 p.m. 310.394.4661
SUN., JUNE 22
MALIPALOOZA
Second annual music festival features performances by local bands, food court, children’s area, rides and carnival games and vendors, with proceeds going toward building playgrounds in Malibu, at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 12 p.m. www.malipalooza.com
CHILDREN’S BOOK READING
Author Christine Walker appears to share her stories about the Mee Family and handcrafted dolls for children, benefits Operation Smile, at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 3 p.m. 310.456.9961
WESTERN ROUNDUP
AND BBQ
Western-style barbecue, petting zoo, hay rides, pony rides, carnival games, face painting, encounters with rescued wildlife, nature walks, runway show, day spa and cosmetics, to raise money for Bony Pony Ranch, a nonprofit that helps underprivileged and at-risk youth excel, at Bony Pony Ranch, 12555 Yerba Buena Rd., 11 a.m. $100-$250 www.bonyponyranch.com
WINE TASTING
AND MAGIC
Magician David Minkin pairs with the wines of Rosenthal-The Malibu Estate vineyard, at Beau Rivage, 26025 PCH, 6 p.m. 310.795.0269
DARLENE DUFAU REID MEMORIAL
The life of the Malibu resident is celebrated, at Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church, 3625 Winter Canyon Rd., 2:30 p.m. 310.456.8071
MON., JUNE 23
MAYOR’S BREAKFAST
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a meet and greet with Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich, at Paradise Cove Beach Café, 28128 PCH, 10:30 a.m. 310.456.9025
TUES., JUNE 24
WILD ANIMALS ON DISPLAY
Children in grades 1-6 are invited to see and learn about live wild animals as part of the Catch the Reading Bug Summer Reading Club, at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 4 p.m. 310.456.6438
WED., JUNE 25
TOWN HALL MEETING ON FIRES
The city hosts the meeting with representatives from the County Fire Department, Sheriff’s Department, and various county and state agencies, with discussion on lessons learned from last year’s fires and information about preparedness; includes live demonstrations of fire protection products and emergency supplies, at the Malibu Performing Arts Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., 7 p.m. 310.456.2489
THURS., JUNE 26
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The agenda is expected to include the hiring of an interim superintendent and the official cost of Measure BB construction projects, at the District office, 1651 16 St. in Santa Monica, 5:30 p.m. 310.450.8338
FRI., JUNE 27
MALIBU STAGE CO.
Opening night of the Zuma Repertory Theatre’s presentation of “Glorious!,” a comedy about real-life 1940s New York socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who was known as “the worst singer in the world,” at the Malibu Stage Co., 29243 PCH, 8 p.m. (shows continue through July 20 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. with no show on July 4) $20. 800.838.3006
ONGOING
ART EXHIBIT
“Olympic Spirit” features works by David Schluss, Kathleen Keifer, Edwin Bethea, Shepard Fairey and Pam Rittelmeyer, with a portion of the proceeds from sales going to the USA men’s water polo team, at My Art Gallery, 3838 Cross Creek Rd., continues through July 15, open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 310.317.4869
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
LIONS CLUB
Meets first and third Wednesday every month, at Guido’s, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. marc.goodman@pepperdine.edu
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
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
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
CHABAD OF
MALIBU
Services at Chabad of Malibu, 22933 PCH, every Friday at dusk and every Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by a lunch, 310.456.6588
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets second and third Thursdays of the month, at various locations, 7 p.m. 310.589.9266
MALIBU JEWISH CENTER & SYNAGOGUE
Check www.mjcs.org for Friday night service times and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., with Torah study on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., at MJC&S, 24855 PCH, 310.456.2178
CALVARY CHAPEL
Meets every Sunday at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, 30237 Morning View Dr., 10 a.m. 310.589.9673
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., 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
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:50 a.m., 575 Los Liones Dr. in Pacific Palisades, 310.459.3786.
MALIBU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., at Webster Elementary School, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., www.malibupres.org
STORYTIMES
Story reading for children and their parents, with preschoolers ages 3-5 on Mondays at 4 p.m. and toddlers ages 0-3 on Tuesdays at 4 p.m., at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 4 p.m. 310.456.6438
OPTIMIST CLUB OF MALIBU
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
ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Contemplative Holy Eucharist on Sundays at 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist with music and choir on Sundays at 10 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m., at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 28211 PCH, 310.457.7966
OUR LADY OF MALIBU CATHOLIC CHURCH
Daily Mass Monday-Saturday at 8 a.m., Sunday Masses at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. with childcare available and 12 p.m., at Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church, 310.456.2361
MALIBU UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Service on Sundays at 10:30 a.m., at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 10:30 a.m. 310.457.7505
UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF CHRIST
Services on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., at Pepperdine’s Stauffer Chapel, 24255 PCH, 310.506.4504