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WED., DEC.17
ROTARY GUEST SPEAKER
Amy Johlin, a graduate of Pepperdine and a Rotary Ambassador Scholar, speaks on “My Rotary Year in Mali,” in Fireside Room at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 310.456.6958
MEASURE BB MEETING
Workshop to provide updates regarding Measure BB projects, and to review approved activities, in District Office Boardroom of SMMUSD, 651 16th Street, in Santa Monica. 310.450.8338
HOLIDAY PLAY
Celebrity performance of “Mrs.Scrooge” preceded by silent auction and wine reception to benefit West of Broadway, at Malibu Stage Company, 29243 PCH, reception at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. 310.589.1998
ART RECEPTION
Opening night reception for U.S. debut of Canadian artist Ron Sombilon, at Malibu Living Home Gallery of Architectural Elements, 22333 PCH, 6 p.m. 310.456.1688
REUSABLE BAG HANDOUT
Free, reusable grocery bag handout to educate community on plastic bag ban and the environment, runs through Dec. 26, at Ralphs Supermarket, 23841 W Malibu Road, 2 p.m. 310.884.4141
THURS., DEC. 18
VOCAL MUSIC CONCERT
Juan Cabrillo’s “Holiday in Song,” Winter Vocal Music Concert featuring performances by students in kindergarten through second grade, at Juan Cabrillo Elementary, 30237 Morningview Dr., 8:30 a.m. 310.457.0360
‘A DAY WITHOUT A BAG’ EVENT
The 2nd annual ‘A Day Without a Bag’ event, a countywide day of education and grassroots action about benefits of reusable shopping bags, includes 20,000 free reusable bag giveaway to holiday shoppers at more than 50 giveaway sites. www.healthebay.org/nobagday
SAT., DEC. 20
LIVE MUSIC
Frank Stallone and his band perform at The Malibu Inn, 22969 PCH, 9 p.m. $10 818.768.3358
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
A pancake breakfast and visit to Santa’s workshop to create a keepsake holiday craft, at Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School Auditorium, 6955 Fernhill Drive, 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. $5-$15 310.456.2489 ext 272
SUN., DEC. 21
PUBLISHING PARTY
Poet, actress, playwright and former Malibu resident Jane Marla Robbins signs copies and reads from her new book of poems, “Dogs in Topanga,” accompanied by guitarist Dave Lichten, at The Topanga Canyon Gallery, 120 Topanga Canyon Rd., in Topanga, 5 p.m. 310.455.7909
BIRD WALK
Bird watching in unspoiled habitats; bring binoculars and hiking boots, at Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Road, in Calabasas, 8 a.m. 818.758.1964
MON., DEC. 22
ROTARY HOLIDAY PARTY
Holiday Party for Malibu Rotary Club, at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd, 6:30 p.m. 310.456.1979
WINTER BREAK ART CAMP
Camp presented by Abrakadoodle Art that features holiday art projects, runs through Dec. 23, at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 9:30 a.m. 310.317.1364
SUN., DEC. 28
NATURE WALK
The Bluffs Ramble to the Sea, a 2-mile walk with ocean and mountain views, at Malibu Bluffs park, 24250 PCH, 10 a.m. 818.758.1964
WED., DEC. 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE FUNDRAISER
Malibu Symphony Orchestra New Year’s Eve celebration and fund-rasier, includes cocktails, dinner and musical show, at Gillespie’s Malibu Estate, 7:30 p.m. $165. 310.457.7789
BOOK DISCUSSION
Malibu Book Discussion Group presents “The Happy Isles of Oceania” by Paul Theroux, at Point Dume Clubhouse, 1 p.m. 310.456.6139
ONGOING
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
“Cibachrome and The Color Red!,” featuring Ilfochrome prints, responsible for color purity, image clarity, environmentally friendly and intense reds, at Carol Henry Studio/Gallery, 28914 Roadside Dr. Suite C3 in Agoura Hills, 1 p.m. (exhibit continues through Dec. 30) 818.991.0009
SOLO EXHIBIT
“Painting With Fire & Ice” solo photography exhibition by Mike Coulson, at The Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks (exhibition continues through Jan. 4). Open Tues.-Sun. www.mikecoulsonphotography.com
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
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
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