NOTE: 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.
THURS., MAY 8
RESPECT FOR LAW
Dave Lopez, awarding winning journalist and reporter for CBS News, is the keynote speaker for the Optimist Club program honoring local representatives from the legal system, Sheriff’s Department, Malibu Court and Pepperdine School of Law, at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 310.456.3507
FRI., MAY 9
ROTARY BOOK COLLECTION
The Malibu Rotary Club collects new and gently used children’s books for needy schools and libraries, at Ralphs Market in Malibu Colony Plaza, 9:30 a.m. (collection continues on May 10 at 9:30 a.m. and May 11 at 10:30 a.m.) 310.456.6958
WOMEN IN FILM
Malibu actor Gary Lockwood is the guest speaker, at Charthouse Restaurant, 18412 PCH, 8 a.m. 310.457.8664
FLIP FLOP BALL
Evening of laughter, drinks and dancing features live ’70s music by the Boogie Nights, along with silent and live auctions to raise money for the Malibu Special Education Foundation, at Spruzzo’s, 29575 PCH, 6:30 p.m. $100.
MALIBU
SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB
Monthly luncheon meeting includes performance by singer/guitarist Dave Winstone, at Point Dume Clubhouse, 29500 Heathercliff Rd., 12 p.m. $5. 310.457.7086
SAT., MAY 10
COOK’S TOUR
Tour four magnificent Malibu homes with a gourmet traveling tasting menu prepared by local prominent chefs, raising money for the Malibu Methodist Nursery and Infant/Toddler Center. Tour begins at school, 30128 Morning View Dr., 11 a.m. $60. 310.457.5144
XTERRA SOCAL
TRAIL RUN SERIES
Event includes 6K and 22K races, at Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Rd., 7:30 a.m. www.xterratrailrun.com
REVLON RUN/WALK
Tom Selleck and Carrie Ann Inaba host 50,000-person 5K run/walk followed by festivities to raise money for women’s breast cancer research, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 3939 Figueroa St. in Los Angeles, 8 a.m. $35. 310.322.3344
MALIBU AYSO
Walk-in registration for new players, at Webster Elementary School, 3601 Winter Canyon Rd., 9 a.m. www.malibuayso.org
TOPANGA
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
Features music, dance and theater performances on three stages along with kids’ crafts, storytelling, food and drink, face painting, vendors and unique performers, at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 11 a.m. $5-$8.
www.topangachildresfestival.com
‘SHOWSTOPPERS’
The Diane Davisson Dancers, with members from Malibu and West Los Angeles, perform favorites from “Chicago,” “A Chorus Line,” Lullaby of Broadway” and more, at The Miles Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd. in Santa Monica, 8 p.m. (additional performances (May 17 at 8 p.m. and May 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.) $15. 800.838.3006
PAINT-OUT
The Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore Inc. hold a paint-out, at Malibu Lagoon State Beach, 9:30 a.m. 310.338.0333
SANTA MONICA FESTIVAL
Free festival includes music and colorful dance, fresh foods from an assortment of local eateries, an international marketplace and opportunity to learn about how to live greener and healthier, at Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd. in Santa Monica, 11 a.m. 310.458.8350
LOS ANGELES
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Free performance includes original compositions and well-known repertoire for “four-hands piano” and violin, at SMC’s Performing Arts Center & Music Academy, 1310 11 St.,
7:30 p.m. 310.434.3414
SUN., MAY 11
MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON
Luncheon includes Adamson House tour, at the Malibu Lagoon Museum, 23200 PCH, 11 a.m. $20-$28. 310.456.8432
MON., MAY 12
SMC POLITICAL FILM SERIES
Free screening of “The War Room” followed by audience discussion, at Santa Monica College’s Humanities & Social Sciences Building, 1900 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, 6:30 p.m. 310.4344588
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda includes selection of city commissioners, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6:30 p.m. 310.456.2489
THURS., MAY 15
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular meeting includes special education on the agenda, at Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main St.
in Santa Monica, 5:30 p.m.
FRI., MAY 16
MALIBU STAGE CO.
Opening night of “The Beauty Queen of Leenane,” a Tony Award-winning dark comedy written by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh starring Malibu residents Joan Benedict Steiger and Tyrone Power Jr., at the Malibu Stage Co, 29243 PCH, 8 p.m. (show continues through June 8 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m.) 310.589.1998
SAT., MAY 17
OBESITY PANEL DISCUSSION
NBC 4 reporter Conan Nolan moderates a panel discussion on “The Science and Politics of Obesity: Who’s Policing Your Plate?,”
at the California Science Center,
700 Exposition Park Dr. in Los Angeles, 1 p.m. 213.744.2420
E-WASTE ROUNDUP
Collection of hazardous household items and electronic waste, at Topanga Elementary School, 141 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga Canyon, 9 a.m. 888.CLEAN.LA
SUN., MAY 18
ANIMAL RESCUE GRAND OPENING
Hope Ranch Animal Rescue opens with fundraiser event featuring live jazz, refreshments, silent auction and petting zoo, at Morris Ranch, 1172 Encinal Canyon Rd., 2 p.m. $25. malibuanimals@gmail.com
MALIBU REPUBLICAN WOMEN FUNDRAISER
Red, White and MalibuBlue FUNraiser features Pat Boone, Wink Martindale, Kevin James of KRLA 870, State Senate candidate Tony Strickland and Alex Soteras with drinks, buffet, silent auction, raffle and music, at Duke’s Malibu, 21150 PCH, 6 p.m. 310.506.8391
BREAST CANCER WALK
The Pacific Palisades Junior Women’s Club sponsors the first annual Love Walk to raise money for breast cancer research at the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, at Pacific Palisades Public Library, 161 Alma Real Dr. 8 a.m. 310.828.0060
RICHARD EHRLICH BOOK DISCUSSION
The local resident appears to show and discuss his new book of photography, “Namibia,” at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd.,
3 p.m. 310.456.9961
TOPANGA
BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST
The 40th annual festival features more than 100 contestants along with folk singing, folk dancing, art booths, jamming musicians, children’s music and crafts, at Paramount Ranch, 30401 Agoura Rd., 9 a.m. $7-$12. 818.382.4819
TOWER OF HOPE GALA
Gala features reception, silent auction, raffle and dinner to raise money for the Tower Cancer Research Foundation toward cancer research, at the Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills, 5:30 p.m. $350. 310.288.1755
FASHION FOR LIFE 2008
Fashion event includes awarding of 2008 Vision Award for Malibu style star Lisa Kline; includes silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and beverages, with money raised going toward Friendly House for women recovering from alcohol and substance abuse, at Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills, 9250 Beverly Blvd., 2 p.m. $75. 310.929.7826
TUES., MAY 20
MALIBU ORCHID SOCIETY
Patrick O’Day, noted hybridizer and owner of Hawaiian Orchid Source, speaks on the Culture of Bulbophylums, at the Women’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. in Pacific Palisades, 7 p.m. 310.456.7460.
MOTHER’S DAY TEA PARTY
Malibu mothers and children are invited to a tea party for stories, songs, art activities and refreshments, at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 3:30 p.m. 310.456.6438
ONGOING
‘OTHELLO’
The Los Angeles Shakespeare Co. performs the play, at the Globe Theater, 1909 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, continues through May 18, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. $20-$25. 310.455.9400
MALIBU MEDITATION GROUP
The nondenominational group meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., 310.456.3591
EXTREME BOOT CAMP
Six-week outdoor military-style fitness program with classes at different locations throughout Malibu, 310.721.7944
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
LIONS CLUB
Meets first and third Wednesday every month, at Guido’s, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. marc.goodman@pepperdine.edu
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, 23815 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
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
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
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
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
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
PREM RAWAT FOUNDATION
Meets the second and fourth Thursday every month at Malibu West Swim Club, 37056 PCH, 7 p.m. 310.392.5700
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:50 a.m., 575 Los Liones Dr. in Pacific Palisades, 310.459.3786.
MALIBU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., at Webster Elementary School, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., www.malibupres.org
STORYTIMES
Story reading for children and their parents, with preschoolers ages 3-5 on Mondays at 4 p.m. and toddlers ages 0-3 on Tuesdays at 4 p.m., at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 4 p.m. 310.456.6438
OPTIMIST CLUB OF MALIBU
Meets to plan programs as “Friend of Youth” at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, most Thursdays , 7:30 a.m. 310.456.3507