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WED., FEB. 18
ACTING AUDITIONS
Actor auditions for Malibu Stage Repertory’s upcoming production of “Looking for Normal” by critically acclaimed playwright Jane Anderson, at Malibu Stage Company Theatre, 29243 PCH, 11 a.m. 310.292.0347
MYANMAR AWARENESS EVENTS
Pepperdine and Malibu Presbyterian Church host a series of events this week promoting awareness of the ongoing oppression in Myanmar and Southeast Asia; features native-Burmese activist and guests speakers, at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH. Times vary. 310.456.1611 ext. 218
THURS., FEB 19
‘MONSTER’
Nonprofit group West of Broadway presents “MONSTER,” a play geared toward high school students in which the audience plays the jury and votes on the verdict of a 16-year-old accused of murder, directed by Malibuite Diane Namm, at the Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino, in Pasadena, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., $7, school/group rates available. www.westofbroadway.org (Play also runs Feb. 20, 26 and 27 at this location, then at the Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., in Santa Monica, on Mar. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 11 a.m.).
SAT., FEB. 21
MALIBU CASINO NIGHT
Malibu Young Professionals, a division of the Malibu Chamber of Commerce, presents the first Malibu Casino Night, benefits the Malibu Visitors Center and the Malibu Boys & Girls Club, features gambling, live music by band “The Walking Phoenix” and more, at the Malibu Performing Arts Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd.,
6 p.m. $100-$125. 310.456.9025
SUN., FEB. 22
BALI PRESENTATION
A presentation featuring rare video footage of temple ceremonies, gamelan and sacred dance from Bali, Indonesia and a drum circle with The Agape Drum Ministry, at The Olandar Foundation, 6032 Philip Ave., 3 p.m. 626.799.4795
MON., FEB. 23
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council regular meeting, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6:30 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 228
WED., FEB. 25
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
Juan Cabrillo Elementary School presents this year’s orientation and registration Roundup event for families to learn about the school’s kindergarten program, visit classrooms and meet the staff. Features singing and story telling by Cinderella, at Juan Cabrillo Elementary, 30237 Morning View Dr., 8:30 a.m. 310.457.0360 ext. 130 or 131
ROTARY MEETING
Meeting hosted by Malibu Rotary Club featuring Malibu City Manager Jim Thorsen’s “Update on Legacy Park” in the Fireside Room at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. groups.msn.com/maliburotary/files
ECONOMIC SUMMIT
A luncheon and panel discussion hosted by Malibu Chamber of Commerce, featuring regional experts, employers and business leaders who discuss what local businesses can do to keep up in the down economy, at the Villa Graziadio at Pepperdine’s Drescher Graduate campus, 24255 PCH, 12 p.m. $20-$40. 310.456.9025
FRI., FEB. 27
‘BENEFIT FOR THE ARTS’
The Las Virgenes Educational Foundation and the Artists for the Arts Foundation present “Benefit for the Arts,” an evening of music to benefit the arts programs of the Las Virgenes Unified School District. Features an appearance by Tommy Shaw, lead singer of “Styx,” and performances by Michael McDonald and the band “Venice,” who will perform with 62 Las Virgenes Unified School District student musicians, at the Fred Kavli Theater, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., in Thousand Oaks, 8 p.m. $30. www.mylvef.org.
SAT., FEB. 28
LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING DAY
Malibu Little League opening day, features a pancake breakfast by the Optimist Club, opening ceremonies, baseball and softball games, interactive inflatable games, rock climbing wall and food, at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 8 a.m. 310.317.2018
CANCER WORKSHOP
The Wellness Community hosts a free workshop intended to help improve the quality of life for people with cancer and their caregivers, at The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd. suite 1040, in Santa Monica, 11 a.m. 310.314.2555
SUN., MAR. 1
CHURCH SPEAKER
International speaker Michael Pabst will present his talk, “Prayer, Healing, and You!, at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 28635 PCH, 2 p.m. 310.457.7767
TUES., MAR. 3
WEBSTER’S KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP
Webster Elementary School hosts its Kindergarten Round-Up, a program to help familiarize families with the school campus. Includes a talk by Principal Phil Cott and a tour of classrooms, at 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., 9 a.m. 310.456.6494
WED., MAR. 4
ROTARY ASSEMBLY
Malibu Rotary Club hosts an assembly to discuss directions of the club and Holmes Osborne’s 2009-10 board, in the Fireside Room at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. groups.msn.com/maliburotary/files
SAT., MAR. 7
FUNDRAISER AT ZUMA BEACH
Pepperdine MBA students host a family event to raise money for the Special Olympics and for The Children’s Lifesaving Foundation by participating in a 10K/5K race and the One Mile Kids Fun Run, at Zuma Beach, 8 a.m. www.pepperdinec4c.org
11TH ANNUAL
SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES
The Malibu Library hosts the opening day of the 11th annual Saturday Speaker Series in honor of Women’s History Month. Features actress, writer and comedienne Amy Simon’s performance of her solo play “Cheerios in My Underwear and Other True Tales of Motherhood,” about the life of a stay- at-home mom (additional program on Mar. 14 featuring actress and playwright Kres Mersky’s “Poland and other Short Pieces”), at Malibu Library meeting room, 23519 W. Civic Center Way, 3 p.m. 310.456.6438
ANNUAL DANCE BENEFIT
Hart Pulse Dance Company’s Annual Benefit, features dance classes and performances, food and drink, free parking and a silent auction to support the company’s upcoming performances, at The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., in Venice, 6:30 p.m. $15-$30 661.755.2182
WED., MAR. 11
ROTARY MEETING
Malibu Rotary Club hosts a meeting featuring guest speaker Braden Mogler, a Pepperdine senior majoring in sports medicine with a minor in Spanish, who won a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship to study in Uruguay for one year, in the Fireside Room at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. groups.msn.com/maliburotary/files
SUN., MAR. 15
FREE CONCERT
Topanga Community House hosts a free concert by Topanga Symphony and music director and conductor Jerome Kessler, at Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., in Topanga, 3 p.m. 818.591.8477
ONGOING
NETWORKING FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Chance to promote business and network for those ages 18 to 40, hosted by Chamber of Commerce, Thursdays at 11 a.m. at the Malibu Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 23805 Stuart Ranch Rd., 11 a.m. 310.456.9025
ART EXHIBIT
Glass and ceramics by Farideh Azad and paintings and photography by Carmen Monne, at the Topanga Canyon Gallery, through Nov. 16, 310.455.7909
HAND DRUM CLASSES
Percussionist Jamie Papish teaches, at Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Mondays at 9 a.m. 310.455.2706
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
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
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
D3, consisting of The Malibu Times photographer Devon Meyers and Bryn Quick, performs acoustic, folk, rock and blues, at the Hideaway Café, 6506 Westward Beach Rd., Friday nights at 8 p.m. 310.457.2602
MALIBU ART ASSOCIATION
Juried exhibit, “Colors Colors Colors” at the Emeritus College Gallery, 1227 2 St., continues through Nov. 7, 310.457.3855
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
STORYTIMES
Story reading and activities for children and their parents, with preschoolers ages 3-5 on Mondays at 4 p.m. and toddlers ages 0-3 on Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m.; also for those ages 0-18 months is a lap-sit program of rhymes, bounces, music and movement, at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 310.456.6438
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
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets second and third Thursday of the month, at various locations, 7 p.m. 310.589.9266
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., and there is ongoing training for docents, 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
OPTIMIST CLUB
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
BOOK DISCUSSION
Malibu book discussion group, all welcome, meets every Wed. at Point Dume Clubhouse, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 310.456.6139
LIONS CLUB
The club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month, at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7:30 p.m. marc.goodman@pepperdine.edu
YOGA
Garth Hewitt teaches a challenging mixed-level Vinyasa Flow class, at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. mail@garthhewittyoga.com
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
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