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THURS., DEC. 15
DAY WITHOUT A BAG
Heal the Bay’s annual Day Without a Bag event takes place, which encourages shoppers to use reusable bags instead of single-use plastic bags by giving away free reusable bags at locations throughout the southland. Malibu locations include Ralph’s, 23841 W. Malibu Rd.; Pavillion’s, 29211 Heathercliff Rd.; PC Greens, 22601 PCH and Banana Republic, 3844 Cross Creek Rd., from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. www.healthebay.org
HOLIDAY PARTY
The City of Malibu hosts a holiday party, where participants are encouraged to bring a toy for the “Spark of Love” toy drive, at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 4 p.m. 310.456.2489 (RSVP)
ART SHOW
The Malibu Art Association hosts an all-members show, featuring art and other goods for sale, at Lisa M.’s Malibu Holiday Pop-Up Boutique, at the Malibu Colony Plaza, 23823 Malibu Rd., suite 700, at 6 p.m. 310.457.0458
ART RECEPTION
An opening reception for the exhibit “Gifted” takes place, featuring art by Gay Summer Rick, at Bleicher/Golightly Gallery in Santa Monica, 1431 Ocean Ave., in Santa Monica, at 6 p.m. 310.878.2784
FRI., DEC. 16
TOY DRIVE ENDS
The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Toy Drive concludes Dec. 16; new, unwrapped toys for children ages one to 16 can be dropped off at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, 27050 Agoura Rd., until today. 818.878.1808
BOOK DISCUSSION
Local author Ben Marcus speaks about his book, “Images of America: Malibu,” at Pepperdine University’s Payson Library, Surf Room, 24255 PCH, at 12 p.m. 310.506.4261
FUNDRAISER
The Roman Helmets, Made in Malibu and Duke’s Malibu host an event to raise funds to go toward relocating Malibu’s skate park, featuring food and drink specials, live music, an auction and raffle with items from local vendors, at Duke’s Malibu, 21150 PCH, at 6 p.m. $5. chanson310@charter.net
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
A photography exhibit takes place, featuring local artist Lisa McCord, at the Julia Dean Photo Gallery, 755 Seward St., in Los Angeles, at 7 p.m. www.juliadean.com
SAT., DEC. 17
WASTE ROUNDUP
A used oil and paint roundup takes place (for water based paint only), at City Hall’s upper parking lot, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 310.456.2489 x286
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
The annual Breakfast With Santa event takes place, at the Point Dume Marine Science School Auditorium, 6955 Fernhill Dr., at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. $5 (each)/$15 (family of four). 310.317.1364
OPEN HOUSE
The Santa Monica Pier 2011 Holiday Open House takes place, featuring Santa Claus, holiday caroling and a canned food drive, at the Santa Monica Pier, at 11 a.m. 310.458.8901
HOLIDAY PARTY
A holiday celebration takes place, featuring photos with Santa Claus, and activities with Mrs. Claus, Mr. Magico and carolers, at the Malibu Colony Plaza, at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Webb Way, at 11 a.m. www.malibucolonyplaza.com
SANTA & REINDEER VISIT
Santa Claus and his reindeer, along with strolling carolers, make a stop at the Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Rd., at 12 p.m. www.malibucountrymart.com
SUN., DEC. 18
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Malibu United Methodist Church hosts “The Light of the Stable,” a Christmas celebration in song and spoken word, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., at 10:30 a.m. 310.457.7505
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Malibu’s Keep Christ in Christmas presents its Annual Christmas Caroling at the Creche, at the corner of PCH and Webb Way, at 4 p.m.
www.malibukcic.org
TUES., DEC. 20
HANUKKAH
Hanukkah begins at sundown and continues until Dec. 28.
CHANUKAH CELEBRATION
A family Chanukah party takes place, at Chabad of Malibu, 22943 PCH, at 5:30 p.m. 310.456.6588
WED., DEC. 21
WINTER SOLSTICE
The winter solstice occurs, marking the first day of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere.
SUN., DEC. 25
CHRISTMAS
Christmas is celebrated.
MON., DEC. 26
KWANZAA
Kwanzaa begins and is celebrated until Jan. 1.
ONGOING
TOY DRIVE
ABC 7 and Southern California fire departments are conducting the 19th annual Spark of Love Toy Drive, where new unwrapped toys and sports equipment can be dropped off at fire stations throughout Los Angeles County for children in need, until Dec. 24. www.fire.lacounty.gov
MHS TREE LOT
The Malibu High School Athletic Booster Club Tree Lot is open, to raise funds for the school’s athletic program, at the corner of PCH and Heathercliff Rd./Emily Shane Way, seven days a week, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. www.malibuhigh.org
CHRISTMAS TOURS
The Adamson House 2011 Christmas Tours are taking place, Sunday Dec. 18, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. and Friday Dec. 16, from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Christmas Day (Dec. 25) from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) from 3 p.m.-5 p.m.; tours are 30-40 minutes long and include refreshments and a handmade gift, at the Adamson House, 23000 PCH. $15. 310.456.8432 (reservations required)
EXHIBIT
The art exhibition “Gifted” is taking place, featuring art by Gay Summer Rick, until Jan. 7, at the Bleicher/Golightly Gallery, 1431 Ocean Ave., in Santa Monica. 310.878.2784
ART SHOW
Works by Charles Arnoldi from the 1970s are on display, until Dec. 23, at the Rosamund Felson Gallery, 2525 Michigan Ave., in Santa Monica. 310.828.8488
ART DISPLAYED
Local Michele Sturman’s art is on display, featuring many Malibu scenes, at Starbucks, 23755 W. Malibu Rd., until Dec. 30.
GROUP STUDY
Pastor Lynn Westover of Malibu United Methodist Church hosts a study group, “Transformed Living in Tough Times,” Tuesdays in November, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., at 6 p.m. 310.457.7505
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
MALIBU TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Malibu Township Council meets the second Thursday of every month, at Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue, 24855 PCH, at 7:30 p.m. www.malibutownshipcouncil.org
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