Calendar events are scheduled in advance and may be subject to change. Verify dates and times by calling the informational number provided. Submission deadline is Friday at 1 p.m. Please fax submissions to The Malibu Times, c/o Calendar Editor, at 310.456.8986,_or_e-mail_to calendar@malibutimes.com.

FRI., OCT. 19

MALIBU SOCIAL CLUB

Monthly potluck dinner for singles approximately in their 50s, at private residence, 7 p.m. 310.589.2726

‘ALWAYS-BUT NOT FOREVER’

World premiere of Henry Jaglom’s play, at Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., 7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 9 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. $20. 310.392.7327

NEW WEST SYMPHONY

Boris Brott conducts the performance, at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard, 8 p.m. Performances also on Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. $25-$95. 866.776.8400

SAT., OCT. 20

MALIBU NAVY LEAGUE

Annual barbecue with special guest Capt. David L. Fleisch, chief staff officer of the Naval Base Ventura County, at the home of Capt. John and Anne Payne, 3507 Cross Creek Lane, 3 p.m. $17.50. 310.457.9638

MOVIES AT THE MALIBU PIER

Screening of “Transformers,” at the Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, 7 p.m. 888.310.PIER

MUHAMMAD YUNUS LECTURE

The 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner speaks on “Social Enterprise: Doing Well by Doing Good,” at Pepperdine’s Caruso Auditorium, 24255 PCH. Seating is full, but the lecture can be viewed at on-campus televisions. 10 a.m. 310.506.4138

CALIFORNIA

PADDLE 2007

Tom Jones, an extreme athlete and environmentalist finishes his 1,250-mile coastline paddleboard journey, with beach and water activities for attendees, at Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, 10 a.m. Reception for Jones at Malibu Inn, 22969 PCH, at 12 p.m. $25. 310.456.2396

RECREATION & EQUESTRIAN COALITION

Eighth annual Rec Ride to Celebrate Recreation & Access to Public Lands with horse riding, lunch and hiking, at Malibu Valley Farms, 2200 Stokes Canyon Rd., in Calabasas, 10 a.m. $20-$40. 818.991.1236

SUN., OCT. 21

TRANCAS RIDERS & ROPERS

Annual Shrimp Show for riders 12 and under, Malibu Equestrian Park, 6225 Merritt Dr., 9 a.m., with costume class at 4 p.m. 310.924.1846

INTERACTIVE CHILDREN’S PLAY

Creative PlayGround presents “The Velveteen Rabbit,” adapted from Margery Williams’ classic tale, at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 11 a.m. $8. 310.455.3723

SAINT JOHN’S SANTA MONICA 5000 RACE

5K and 10K runs followed by party and Health and Fitness Expo at the Santa Monica Pier to benefit the new Saint John’s Health Center emergency department, at corner of Ocean Park Blvd. and Barnard Way in Santa Monica, 8 a.m.

www.santamonica5000.com

MON., OCT. 22

TOBIAS WOLFF LECTURE

The author and scholar speaks on “The Lies of Memoir, the Truth of Fiction” as part of the Seaver College Distinguished Lecture Series, at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 7 p.m. 310.506.4280

PEPPERDINE

CHAMBER ENSEMBLES

Free concert featuring chamber music repertoire performed by Pepperdine’s string and wind ensembles, at Raitt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, 7:30 p.m. 310.506.4522

WED., OCT. 24

ROTARY CLUB

Ron Batchelder, an economics professor at Pepperdine, talks about the influence of the horse on the progress of human civilization, at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 310.456.6958

FRI., OCT. 26

LUNCH WITH ALICE WATERS

Diesel, A Bookstore hosts a lunch with the author to celebrate the release of her new cookbook, “The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution,” with lunch catered by Jennifer Naylor and attendees receiving a copy of the book, at the Malibu Performing Arts Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., 12 p.m. $100. 310.456.9961

SUPERSHABBOS

The evening includes Jewish meditation, service for tots and young kids, catered Shabbat dinner with reservations and music from Spain, Morocco and the Arab world, at Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue, 24855 PCH, 5 p.m. $18-$36. 310.456.2178

CHRIS PIERCE PERFORMANCE

The Malibu resident performs with Colbie Caillat, at the Malibu Inn, 22969 PCH, 9:30 p.m. $25. 310.456.6060

SAT., OCT. 27

CORNUCOPIA HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER

Party with music, dinner, martini bar and free broom rides to raise money for the nonprofit’s Malibu High School Environmental Learning Center, at private residence, 7 p.m. $125. 310.457.9107

MOVIES AT THE

MALIBU PIER

Screening of “2001: A Space Odyssey,” at the Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, 7 p.m. 888.310.PIER

SUN., OCT. 28

TEA WITH HARRY POTTER

Tea and scones are served at the family community event to share conversations about the “Harry Potter” series with special attention to the final book, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 3 p.m. 310.457.7505

INTERACTIVE CHILDREN’S PLAY

Creative PlayGround presents “Halloween Stories,” at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 11 a.m. $8. 310.455.3723

‘DAY OF THE DEAD’ PLAY

Creative PlayGround presents “Dia de los Muertos-Cuentaos de mi Familia,” exploring stories distinctive to the Latin American experience through Day of the Dead celebrations, at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 1 p.m.. $8. 310.455.3723

MON., OCT. 29

BOOK FAIR

Webster Elementary School holds a book fair to support core school programs, at the school, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., 8:15 a.m. Continues Oct. 30 and Nov. 1-2 at 8:15 a.m. and Oct. 31 at 9:30 a.m.

websterpta@smmusd.org

SMC POLITICAL

FILM SERIES

Screening of ” The People vs. Larry Flynt ” 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

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., OCT. 31

ACTIVIST SUPPORT CIRCLE

Peace activist Bill McCarthy, producer of the television show “Positive Spin,” is the speaker for the group’s monthly meeting, at Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St. in Santa Monica,

7 p.m. 310.399.1000

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

PUMPKIN PATCH

Pumpkins for sale with other activities, at Simon Meadow, corner of Sunset Blvd. and Temescal Canyon Rd. in Pacific Palisades, Monday-Friday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 310.454.5591

YOUNG ADULTS

CANCER SUPPORT

Free support group facilitated by a licensed psychotherapist meets the first and third Thursday of the month, at The Wellness Community, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd. Suite 1040 in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. 310.314.2555

‘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

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