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FRI., DEC. 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
The Santa Monica Playhouse hosts a New Year’s Eve party, featuring a show, sing-a-long and dancing, at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., in Santa Monica, at 6 p.m. $40. Theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
BeauRivage celebrates the New Year with balloons, hats, favors, a live band and dancing, at Beau Rivage, 26025 PCH. 310.456.5733
NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENT
Live entertainment and dancing, at Charlie’s Malibu, 2281 PCH, at 5 p.m. 310. 456.31
MON., JAN. 3
SMMUSD MEETING
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School district has a special meeting, at the SMMUSD office, 1651 16th St., in Santa Monica, at 6 p.m. www.smmusd.org
FRI., JAN. 7
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
John McCutcheon, a songwriter and folksinger, performs at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, at 8 p.m. $25. 310.506.4522.
SAT., JAN. 8
SATSANG IN MALIBU
Bodhisattva Shree Swami Premodaya answers spiritual questions and gives advice, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 2 p.m. 310.497.1899
BASEBALL TRYOUTS
Tryouts for boys and girls minor to major leagues baseball and softball, at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH (tryouts continue Jan. 9). 310.317.2018
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
Melanie Chartoff and James Morrison star in ‘Fine Lines,’ a musical, at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., in Santa Monica, at 8 p.m. (performance continues Jan. 9 at 7 p.m.). $15. 310.394.9779 ext. 1
SUN., JAN. 9
E-WASTE ROUNDUP
Malibu High School hosts an e-waste roundup, where electronic items, such as old cell phones, can be brought for proper disposal, to Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Dr., at 10 a.m. www.malibuhigh.org
NATURE WALK
A naturalist hosts a walk in Charmlee Wilderness Park, 2577 Encinal Canyon Rd., at 10 a.m. $4. 310.317.1364 (reservations required)
EPIC OF MALIBU
The grand opening of Epic of Malibu, with a worship service and reception, at the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, at 2 p.m. 805.276.5539
RECITAL
Pepperdine University presents ‘John Musto and Friends: The Great American Songbook,” at Pepperdine’s Raitt Recial Hall, 24255 PCH, at 2 p.m. $25. 310.506.4522
THURS., JAN. 13
SMMUSD MEETING
The Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District’s regular meeting, at the SMMUSD office, 1651 16th St. in Malibu, at 5:30 p.m. www.smmusd.org
ONGOING
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
The city reminds residents to recycle their Christmas trees, which must be rid of ornaments, lights or any other decorations, at local drop-off locations, 29136 PCH and 23401 Civic Center Way, from Dec. 27-Jan. 15. 310.456.2489 ext. 286
GETTY VILLA
“The Art of the Ancient Greek Theater” exhibit on display at the Getty Villa, 17985 PCH in Pacific Palisades, 10 a.m., continues through Jan. 3 (except Tuesdays and some Wednesdays). 310.440.7300
STORY SERIES
The Malibu Library begins a six week story time session, featuring pre-literacy activities, beginning the week of Dec. 6. For infants up to 18 months, Mondays at the Malibu Library, 23555 Civic Center Way, 10 a.m. For children 18 months to five years, Tuesdays at the Malibu Library, at 10 a.m. Park Tales Story Time for children ages 18 months to five years, Thursdays at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH. Events run until Jan. 13, 2011.
ROTARY CLUB
Meets Wednesdays at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. (optional buffet breakfast is $10) maliburotary.org
FARMERS MARKET
Cornucopia Foundation’s market takes place on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Civic Center parking lot, 23519 Civic Center Way. malibufarmersmarket.net
FISHING
Malibu Pier offers 3/4 day fishing trips, Saturdays and Sundays, 7 a.m. $59. 310.456.8031
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
SOS Community Outreach holds their meetings to help people in transition, at the Webster Elementary auditorium, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., every Thursday at 7 p.m. sosmalibu.org
CPR/ FIRST AID CLASS
CPR or First Aid classes, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., second Wednesday of every month, $25, pre-registration with Brad Davis required at 310.456.2489 x260.
NETWORKING FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Networking for those ages 18 to 40, hosted by Chamber of Commerce, Thursdays, at the Malibu Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 23805 Stuart Ranch Rd., 11 a.m. 310.456.9025
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 a.m. $2. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
ABUNDANT HARVEST ORGANICS
Subscribers receive a box of organic produce every Saturday at Malibu Methodist Church (in the parking lot), 11 a.m. abundantharvestorganics.com
OPTIMIST CLUB
The club meets 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., Mondays at 1 p.m. $2. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
BOOK DISCUSSION
Malibu book discussion group meets Wednesdays, at Point Dume Clubhouse, 1 p.m. 310.456.6139
LIONS 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.
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
MALIBU SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Saturday bible study at 9:45 a.m. Church service at 11 a.m. followed by a vegan potluck. It meets at Webster Elementary, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd. http://malibusdachurch.adventistfaith.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