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Thurs., Aug. 27
CIRCUS VARGAS
The show features the unveiling of the new Big Top tent, followed by a circus performance, through Sept. 14, at Westfield Topanga Mall, 6600 Topanga Cyn. Blvd., in Canoga Park, at 6 p.m. $10-$50. circusvargas.org
FRI., AUG. 28
CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR
The Malibu Annual Contemporary Art Fair features works from seven Los Angeles-based art galleries, at the Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. malibuannual.com
MALIBU STAGE COMPANY AUDITIONS
Auditions are held for men and women ages 24-25 for the production of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” at the Malibu Stage Company, 29243 PCH, 11 a.m. 310.456.5745
SAT. AUG. 29
WINE CLASSIC
The Malibu Wine Classic showcases esteemed wineries from Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, at Malibu Civic Center, 23525 Civic Center Way, 4:30 p.m., $79-$100. malibuwineclassic.com
‘HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2′
CineMalibu screens the film “High School Musical 2,” at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 8 p.m. 310.317.1364
SUN., AUG. 30
‘SUMMER WINE DOWN’
The Westlake Women’s Club hosts a wine tasting social supporting local charities and featuring wines from the Malibu area, at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Rd., in Westlake Village, 4:30 p.m. $40-$70. 805.375.2888
TUES., SEPT. 1
REGIONAL WATER BOARD MEETING
The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board holds a community meeting to discuss a proposed ban on septic systems in the Civic Center area, in the Fireside room at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 10 a.m. 213.576.6618
THURS., SEPT. 3
ARISTOPHANES PEACE PREVIEW
Showing of the Aristophanes Peace Preview, in the Barbara and Lawrence Fleishman Theater, at the Getty Villa, 1798 PCH, $20-$42. 310.440.7300
SAT., SEPT. 4
CHILI COOK-OFF
The Malibu Kiwanis Club hosts the 28th Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off, featuring rides, chili and live music performances by Joe Sax, among others, at the Legacy Park Project site, 23641 PCH, 12 p.m. 310.456.2489
WED., SEPT. 9
PTSA MEETING
The first PTSA meeting of the year, in the library at Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Dr., 8:15 a.m. malibuhigh.org/ptsa-meeting-calendar
FRI., SEPT. 11
‘PROOF’
Opening night of The Malibu Stage Company’s production of “Proof,” written by David Auburn and directed by Cate Caplin, runs through Oct. 4, at the Malibu Stage Company, 29243 PCH, 8 p.m. malibustagecompany.org
WOMAN’S CLUB FUNDRAISER
The Malibu Women’s Club presents its “Walk the Line” fundraiser to benefit its educational scholarship fund, at the Malibu West Beach Club, 30756 West PCH, 6 p.m. $125. malibuwomansclub.com
SAT., SEPT. 12
MALIBU DOODLE ROMP
The eighth annual Doodle Romp and picnic features competitions, food and vendors and is open to anyone who owns a goldendoodle, labradoodle or is a fan of the breeds, includes raffles and vendors, among other activities, address given upon RSVP, 1 p.m. doodleromp@earthlink.net
MSA CLASSIC
The Malibu Surfing Association presents a surfing competition to benefit the preservation of Surfrider Beach, features Malibu residents, surfing legends and up-and-coming greats, at Surfrider Beach, msaclassic.com
SUN., SEPT. 13
MALIBU TRIATHLON
Toyota hosts the 23rd Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon, comprised of a half-mile swim, an 18-mile bike ride, and a 4-mile run to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Research Program at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, at Zuma Beach, 7:15 a.m. nauticamalibutri.com
SAT., SEPT. 19
TALES BY THE SEA
Tales by the Sea, storytelling for adults, hosts its free fall concert, reservations required, at a private home in Malibu, 7 p.m. 310.457.2385
ONGOING
KIDS FUN FRIDAYS
Kids Fun Fridays at the farm, includes berry-picking, food and plant identification, and free take-home farm surprises, for toddlers on up, at Vital Zuman Farm, 29127 PCH, 310.457.5302
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP
An opportunity for residents to recycle household hazardous waste, takes place the third Saturday of each month, at the Malibu Library parking lot between Webb Way and Cross Creek Rd., 10 a.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 28
PET ADOPTIONS
Bark Avenue Foundation hosts a monthly adoption for rescued dogs and cats, includes information on spay/neuter services, vaccinations, boarding, grooming and volunteer opportunities, on the second Saturday of each month, at Pacific Coast Pets, 23705 Malibu Rd., 11 a.m. 213.840.0153
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. 310.456.9025
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
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 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 10:30 a.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
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 Wednesdays of the month, at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7:30 p.m. marc.goodman@pepperdine.edu
WASTEWATER
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meets Thursdays at City Hall Large Conference Room, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 374
PARKS AND RECREATION
Meets Thursdays at City Hall Council Chambers, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, 6:30 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 349
?BACK TO SCHOOL BLOWOUT?
A back to school sale featuring half priced items, runs Mon.-Fri. through Sept. 5, at the Artifac Tree Community Thrift Store, 3728 ? Cross Creek Rd., 10 a.m. 310.456.1068
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