THUR., AUG. 7
BOTANICAL TOUR
Free botanical tour at Soka University led by a horticulturist, 11 a.m. 818.878.3763
MAGIC OF MEDITATION
Free seminar for members of the Malibu Senior Center on meditative techniques, 3:15 p.m. 456.2489, ext. 357
FRI., AUG. 8
MALIBU SENIOR CITIZENS
Meeting at the Point Dume Mobile Home Park clubhouse. 457.8896
SOLAR TRAINING
Class on solar installations for electricians at the Ken Edwards Center in Santa Monica. $150. Solar Living Institute, 707.744.2017; www.solarliving.org.
SAT., AUG. 9
2-DAY BOOK FAIR
Annual Book Fair at the Malibu Library, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; member courtesy hour, Aug. 9 at 9 a.m. 456.6438
ART EXHIBIT
Opening of an exhibition of new paintings called “Palms,” by Robert Charles Dunahay. Skidmore Contemporary Art, 6 p.m. Exhibit runs through Sept. 6. 456.5070
PAINT OUT
A morning of painting at Malibu Lagoon State Beach, followed by a potluck lunch. Meet in the parking lot at 10a.m. 310-338-0333
SUN., AUG. 10
WEED WAR
Bring back the wildflowers at Bluffs Park by weeding out non-native weeds, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. R.S.V.P. 818.348.5910
JUMPER SHOW
Trancas Riders and Ropers Jumper Show, 9 a.m. Malibu Equestrian Park. 457.4794
STRING BAND PERFORMANCE
Iron Mountain String Band will perform “Music in the Mountains” at Peter Strauss Ranch in Agoura, 2 p.m. 805.370.2301
‘JAWS’ UNDER THE STARS
Classic movies will screen at the Santa Monica Pier every Tuesday in August at 8 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tonight is “Jaws.” Free. 264-4274
MON., AUG. 11
FULL MOON HIKE
Two-hour hike under the full moon for all ages, 7:30 p.m. at Charmlee Park. R.S.V.P. 317.1364
TUES., AUG. 12
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
An afternoon of music, 2 p.m. at Peter Strauss Ranch in a shaded amphitheater. Free. 805.370.2301
WED., AUG. 13
‘WIZARD OF OZ’
Chamberlains’ Performing & Fine Arts Academy presents “Wizard of Oz” at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 7 p.m. on and Aug. 13, 14 , 15. 818.735.9464
FRI., AUG. 15
SOLSTICE SAUNTER
Ranger-led three-hour walk for seniors and families along a shaded creek at Solstice Canyon, 9:30 a.m. Bring lunch. 805.370.2301
‘JEWS & JESUS’
Musical comedy “Jews & Jesus” performs Aug. 15 – Sept. 14 at the Malibu Stage Co. on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. $20. 456.2526
WED., AUG. 16
FUNDRAISER FOR LOCAL
Scholarship fundraiser for Malibu teacher/artist Sage Laskin, who is moving to Chicago to continue her education. Original artwork for sale and silent auction at McLean Gallery, noon – 4 p.m. 456.2226
WILD WOMAN WATERDAY
Surf Academy is proud to present the 5th annual Wild Woman Waterday, a two-day multi-water sport ocean event for women and girls, Aug. 16 and 17 at Surfrider Beach. www.surfacademy.com
DOG SHOW
The Malibu Kennel Club’s two-day, all-breed dog show on Aug. 16 and 17 at the Santa Monica Civic Center. Judging begins at 8 a.m. www.JBRADSHAW.com
SURFRIDER CLEANUP & PARTY
Beverly Hills Bar Assn. Young Lawyers will host a Surfrider Beach cleanup at noon, followed by a party with volleyball and swimming. Meet at the bathrooms at the entrance to the beach off the parking lot. R.S.V.P 310.553.6644 or e-mail Weston@bhba.org
SUN., AUG. 17
‘PARACHUTE EXPRESS’
Songs, dancing, humor and kid-friendly participation. Two shows: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. 455.372
‘THE NIGHT CLUB’
The 1925 silent film, partially filmed in the Santa Monica Mountains, will screen at 7:30 p.m. at Paramount Ranch in Agoura. Fee. 805.370.2301
TUES., AUG. 19
‘THE STING’
Classic movies under the stars at the Santa Monica Pier, 8 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. 264-4274
ONGOING
MALIBU SENIOR CENTER
Free computer lab, first and third Thursday of every month beginning Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m.; Chess Club meets the last Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 456.2489, ext. 357
FARMERS’ MARKET
Cornucopia’s Malibu Farmers’ Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Civic Center parking lot. 457.4537
LIVE MUSIC
Thursdays through Aug. 28 at the Santa Monica Pier, 7:30 p.m. Free. 458.8900
ST. AIDAN’S SERVICES
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church summer Holy Eucharist services on Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30. Childcare available during the 9:30 a.m. service. 457.7966
FAMILY FUNDAYS
Children’s entertainment on Sundays, June 15 – Oct. 19 at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 455-3723
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets the first, third and fourth Thursdays of each month at Guido’s Malibu, 7 p.m. 589.9266
MALIBU CHESS CLUB
Free meeting for all levels every Tuesday at the Point Dume Club and the last Tuesday of every month at Bluffs Park. 457.1556
CHRISTIAN 12-STEP MEETINGS
Various addiction/codependency issues, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd. 317.4293, ext. 104
PT. 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
HELP FOR HOMELESS
Dinner, Bible study, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Malibu Vineyard Christian Church banquet room. Holly: 818.880.6372
MOMMY AND ME CLASSES
At Malibu Gymnastics, Monday through Thursday for children walking – 3 years. 589.5538; at Gan Malibu Preschool: Toddlers, Thursdays at 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.; babies, Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 454.0499
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Meets on Thursdays, 7 p.m. Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church. Anorexics and bulimics welcome. 456.0242
STORYTIME
Tuesdays at the Malibu Public Library. Toddlers, 10:30 a.m.; preschoolers, 11:15 a.m. 456.6438
A.A. MEETINGS
Fridays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 6:30 p.m., St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church. 457.7966. Mon. – Thur. and Sat. evenings at the Malibu Community Center. 213.387.8316 or 457.1558
LIBRARY LIMO
Weekly bookmobile at Point Dume Shopping Center on Heathercliff Road. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – noon and 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. 456.8572
-Cortney Litwin
