WED., SEPT. 19
STEP UP ON
SECOND BENEFIT
Fourth annual Art Heals event includes art show, food and live music to benefit the organization that assists the mentally ill to reintegrate into the community, at The Lowe Gallery, 2034 Broadway in Santa Monica, 6:30 p.m. $100. 310.260.7843
MALIBU BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The group discusses Jodi Pocoult’s “My Sister’s Keeper,” at the Point Dume Clubhouse, 29500 Heathercliff Rd., 1 p.m. 310.456.6139
THURS., SEPT. 20
MONSTER TRUCK
Bigfoot makes an appearance, at Calabasas Car Care, 4929 Las Virgenes Rd. in Calabasas, 9 a.m. (also appearing on Sept. 21) 818.880.5720
FRI., SEPT. 21
KOL NIDRE
Service at Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue, 24855 PCH, 7 p.m. 310.456.2178
OCEANSIDE KOL NIDRE
Candlelight and service at private residence, 21465 PCH, 7 p.m. 310.869.0505
SAT., SEPT. 22
YOM KIPPUR
Service at Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue, 24855 PCH, 9:30 a.m. 310.456.2178
OCEANSIDE
YOM KIPPUR
Services at private residence, 21465 PCH, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. 310.869.0505
REEF CHECK
OCEAN FESTIVAL
Festival includes family-oriented and educational booths to teach how to be a better custodian of the ocean and reef ecosystems, with dance and music performances, plus T-shirts and food for sale, concluding with screening of “Surf’s Up!,” at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 5:30 p.m. www.reefcheck.org
BEAUTY-FEST FUNDRAISER
Shannon Tweed, Catherine Dent and other celebrities host “Cure in the Canyons,” a tea party and beauty-fest to raise awareness for the need to find a breast cancer cure, at Bony Pony Ranch, 12555 Yerba Buena Ranch, 11 a.m. $40. 213.486.4558.
BOOGIE BOARD & LONGBOARD CONTEST
Calvary Chapel Malibu hosts the fourth annual contest, at Zuma Beach Tower 7, 8 a.m. 310.456.9774
LIVE CLEAN-SURF
CLEAN BENEFIT
Musical performance by Astra Heights and Peter Di Stefano, art/photography exhibit and screening of Fuel TV film series “Surfari” with food, drinks and auction to benefit Surfers United in Recovery Foundation, which helps surfers fight drug and alcohol addiction, at Epoxybox, 602 Venice Blvd. in Venice, 7 p.m. $20-$25. www.surfrecovery.org
BAHA’I FAITH
Actor Rainn Wilson talks about his spiritual beliefs and the Baha’i Faith, at a Malibu home, 7 p.m. irasarvian@aol.com
24 SURF-A-THON
More than 100 surfers ride the waves for 24 hours to raise money to support Oceana, the global ocean protection organization, at Ocean Park Beach, 2600 Barnard Way in Santa Monica, 12 p.m. www.makeawaveproject.org
GUITAR MASTER CLASS
Christopher Parkening, founder of Pepperdine’s Guitar Department, hosts the class, at Pepperdine’s Raitt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, 2 p.m. $10-$25. 310.506.4522
MOVIES AT THE MALIBU PIER
Screening of Mission Impossible III, with new HD-DVD projection system designed specifically for the pier, at the Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, 7 p.m. 888.310.PIER
SUN., SEPT. 23
ROYAL HIGH TEA
Fundraiser for the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation at Castle Kashan in Malibu, 2 p.m. 310.450.3701, www.childrenslifesaving.org
WINE TASTING
Wine, hors d’oeuvres, art for sale, silent auction and musical performances, at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 28211 PCH, 4 p.m. $25. 310.457.7966
ESTATE AUCTION
Villa Vista Oceano, a 19-acre luxury Malibu retreat, is being auctioned by Premiere Estates Auction Co., at the estate location, 4365 Ocean View Dr., 2 p.m. 877.337.8283
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER SPEAKS
Betty Williams, the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize winner who formed a grass-roots movement to end the violence in Northern Ireland, hosts a lecture, at the Culture of Peace Resource Center, 525 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica, 1 p.m. 310.260.8900
L.A. SURFAID KICK-OFF BBQ
A barbecue and fundraiser takes place to commence the L.A. Chapter of SurfAid, an international nonprofit that brings healthcare and malaria prevention technologies to underprivileged communities mainly located in the Sumatran Islands, at A&I Photo Labs, located at 1550 17th St. in Santa Monica, 2 p.m. www.surfaidinternational.org
MON., SEPT. 24
SENIOR INVESTMENT
Senior investment fraud expert Anne Hammond makes a presentation, at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 6:30 p.m. 310.456.6438
TUES., SEPT. 25
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP
Dr. Tom Hall and the Red Cross present a workshop in the context of Malibu’s unique nature and volatile topography, at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 6:30 p.m. 310.456.6438
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
The West L.A./Malibu chapter holds its general meeting at the Hosteling International Rap Saloon, 1426 2nd St. in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. 310.451.1010
CPR TRAINING
Free American Red Cross-approved class for individuals age 16 and up, at Santa Monica Airport, 3021 Airport Ave. in Santa Monica, 6 p.m. 310.393.7758
WED., SEPT. 26
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BREAKFAST
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a panel discussion about business and resident preparation for natural disasters and their aftermath, at Duke’s Malibu, 21150 PCH, 8 a.m. $20. $20. 310.456.9025
ACTIVIST SUPPORT CIRCLE
Eisha Mason, host of “Morning Review” on KPFK, is the speaker for the public meeting, at Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St. in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. 310.399.1000
ROTARY CLUB
Ariel Coro talks about how he and his mother escaped Cuba to the United States through a series of adventurous means equivalent to a Cuban version of “The Da Vinci Code,” at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 310.456.6958
MALIBU BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Actors read the play, “Glengarry Glen Ross,” at the Point Dume Clubhouse, 29500 Heathercliff Rd., 1 p.m. 310.456.6139
FRI., SEPT. 28
MALIBU CELEBRATION OF FILM
Opening day with FILMS’COOL’ program, at Pepperdine’s Smothers’ Theatre, 24255 PCH, 10 a.m. $10, and opening celebration with screening of “Man in the Chair,” at Calamigos Ranch, 327 Latigo Canyon Rd., 6 p.m. $100. www.mcof.org
LABOR EXCHANGE FUNDRAISER
Appetizers and food in a festive and casual cocktail party atmosphere, at the Sunset Restaurant, 6800 Westward Beach Rd., 6:30 p.m. $100. 310.457.1614
SAT., SEPT. 29
MALIBU CELEBRATION OF FILM
All-day film screenings, at various locations, 12 p.m. $10. www.mcof.org
SCREENWRITING PANEL DISCUSSION
Diesel, a Bookstore hosts the discussion as part of the Malibu Celebration of Film, moderated by movie producer Trevor Albert (Groundhog Day) with screenwriters Peter Dunne (“CSI,” “Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman”), Catherine Ann Jones (“Angel Passing,” “Touched By an Angel”) and John Logan (“The Aviator,” “Gladiator”), at Pepperdine’s Raitt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, 2 p.m. $10. www.mcof.org
KIDS MALIBU
SURF DAY
Volunteers needed for event, including surfing lessons and environmental education for inner-city youth, at Zuma Beach, 9 a.m. 626.808.1387 or 626.399.4351
COMEDY BENEFIT FOR CITY OF HOPE
Denis Leary hosts an event that includes Martin Short, Bobcat Goldthwait and others with a performance by The Knack, to raise money for breast cancer research, at the Malibu Performing Arts Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., 7 p.m. $75-$275. 310.456.6722 ext. 103
TALES BY THE SEA
Four adult performers tell stories that distill critical life moments with which everybody can identify, at a private Malibu home, 7 p.m. 310.457.238
SUN., SEPT. 30
FLEA MARKET
Annual Lions Club event with market and pancake breakfast, at Malibu Courthouse parking lot, 23525 Civic Center Way, 7 a.m. marc.goodman@pepperdine.edu
MALIBU CELEBRATION OF FILM
All-day film screenings, at various locations, 1 p.m. $10, and closing-night party with screening of “Sharkwater,” at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 7 p.m. www.mcof.org
FILM CRITIC DISCUSSION
Diesel, A Bookstore hosts a discussion with film critics Leonard Maltin and Kenneth Turan, at Pepperdine’s Raitt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, 2 p.m. $10. www.mcof.org
POETRY READING
T.S. Eliot Prize winner Carol Davis reads from her collection “In the Arms of Pushkin,” at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. 310.456.9961
MON., OCT. 1
SMC POLITICAL FILM SERIES
Screening of “Fahrenheit 911” followed by audience discussion, at the Santa Monica College Science Building Room 145, 1900 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, 6:30 p.m. 310.434.4000
WED., OCT. 3
FIRE WISE LANDSCAPING
Keith Condon from the county Fire Department’s Fire Forestry Division speaks on landscaping, at Point Dume Club House, 29500 Heathercliff Rd., 7:30 p.m. 310.457.3860
ONGOING
ART EXHIBIT
Works from California artists marking the 15th anniversary of the museum, at Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 PCH, Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 310.506.4851
ART EXHIBIT
The stone carvings of Malibu resident Eugenie Spirito is included with other works from artists on the rise at the Don O’Melveny Gallery, 5472 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles, through Oct. 13, Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 323.839.7496
‘TUG OF WAR’
Roman comedy with a modern twist, at the Getty Villa, 17985 PCH, 8 p.m. Thurs, Fri. and Sat. through Sept. 29. $30-$35. 310.440.7300
‘DRACULA’
Ellen Geer directs the play based on the Bram Stoker novel, at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. through Sept. 29, $8-$25. 310.455.3723
‘GULLIVER’S TRAVELS
The Actor’s Gang performs an adaptation of the Jonathan Swift novel through Oct. 27, at Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd. in Culver City, Thursdays-Sunday, 8 p.m. $25. 310.838.4264
LIONS CLUB
Meets first and third Wednesday every month, at Guido’s, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. marc.goodman@pepperdine.edu
FALL STORYTIMES
Stories, music and craft through Dec. 3, at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, children ages 3-6 on Mondays at 4 p.m. and toddlers up to age 3 on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. 310.456.6439
YOUTH YOGA
For children ages 3-8, classes take placed on Fridays from Sept. 14-Oct. 19, at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 2:15 p.m. $80 for all classes or $15 per class. 310.317.1364
SPORT FISHING
Half-day trips leave from Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, Wednesday-Sunday at 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. $37.50. 310.456.8031
DINNER ENTERTAINMENT
Yosi “Saffi” Levy sings and plays guitar at BeauRivage Restaurant, 26025 PCH, Fridays & Saturdays, 7 p.m. 310.456.5733
NATIVE AMERICAN COMMITTEE
The Native American Cultural Resources Advisory Committee meets the first Tuesday of the month at City Hall, 23185 Stuart Ranch Rd., 7 p.m. 310.457.5264
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
Meets the second Monday of each month at the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 Fourth St. in Santa Monica, 6:30 p.m. 310.395.1308
MALIBU JEWISH CENTER & SYNAGOGUE
Services on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., with Torah study on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., at MJC&S, 24855 PCH, 310.317.1364
MALIBU TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Meetings take place on the third Thursday each month in the meeting room of Malibu Presbyterian Church, 3324 Malibu Canyon Rd., 7:30 p.m. malibutownshipcouncil@earthlink.net
CALVARY CHAPEL
Meets every Sunday at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, 30237 Morning View Dr., 310.589.9673
MEDITATION GROUP
Forty-five minutes of quiet meditation followed by a sharing circle every Thursday at Malibu residence, 7:30 p.m. 310.456.3591 MESSAGE
HOMELESS DINNER & BIBLE STUDY
All are welcome Thursdays at Webster Elementary School, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., 7 p.m. 818.880.6372
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., Malibu Lagoon Museum, 23200 PCH, 10 a.m. 310.456.8432
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 310.456.8714
GAME NIGHT
Bridge, mahjong, rummy, chess, Scrabble and more on Wednesdays at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
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., 4 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
CHABAD SERVICES
Services at Chabad of Malibu, 22933 PCH, every Friday at dusk and every Saturday at 10 a.m. 310.456.6588
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets every Thursday except the second one of each month at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. 310.589.9266
POINT DUME SHUTTLE SERVICE
Drives from Westward Beach to the Point Dume Natural Preserve on weekends and holidays; leaves every half-hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 805.488.1827
LIBRARY LIMO
Weekly bookmobile meets off Trancas Canyon Rd. on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 310.456.8572
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 at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., Fridays at 10 a.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
Meets second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 12:30 p.m . 310.456.3043
SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION
Free program for family members of those with substance abuse problems meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Malibu Conference Center, 327 Latigo Canyon Rd., 7 p.m. 805.484.0804 ext. 2
WOMEN’S SAILING ASSOCIATION
The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao Way, 7:30 p.m. 310.391.5500
UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday worship in Pepperdine’s Elkins Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. with Bible classes in Seaver Academic Complex Center for Communications and Business at 9 a.m., 24255 PCH, 310.506.4207
BREAKFAST WITH A LOCAL DEPUTY SHERIFF
Every Thursday a deputy sheriff will be available to answer questions about law enforcement issues and crime prevention issues at Malibu Kitchen & Gourmet Country Market, 3900 Cross Creek Rd., 8 a.m., 310.456.7845
PREM RAWAT FOUNDATION
Meets the second and fourth Thursday every month at Malibu West Swim Club, 37056 PCH, 7 p.m. 310.392.5700