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THURS., APRIL 22
LIBRARY RENOVATION MEETING
The fundraising taskforce for the Malibu Library Renewal Project holds a meeting, in the Community Room of the Malibu Library, 23519 W. Civic Center Way, 2 p.m. 310.456.6438
M.A.A MEETING
The Malibu Art Association holds its monthly public meeting featuring artist Frank Lennartz, who will provide basic and important steps for artists about the health hazards associated with painting, at Guido’s restaurant, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 11:30 a.m. 310. 457.0458
OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Malibu Optimist Club holds a meeting featuring guest speaker Debra Bianco of Cornucopia Farms, who will discuss its youth program at Malibu High School, in the Fireside Room at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 310.317.4433
SAT., APRIL 24
MALIBU ECO HOME TOUR & EXPO
Features a tour of sustainable Malibu homes, a free eco shopping expo, and a VIP reception with 2007 Nobel Prize winner Dr. Woodrow W. Clark II, times, prices and locations vary,
310.456.9025
SATSANG IN MALIBU
A public meeting featuring Bodhisattva Shree Swami Premodaya, who will answer spiritual questions along with those pertaining to life problems and thorny addictions, at Malibu Public Library, 23519 Civic Center Way,
2 p.m. theBODHIcenter.net
BEACH CLEANUP
Malibu Chamber of Commerce hosts an Earth Day Beach Clean Up; volunteers are to meet at Howdy’s restaurant,3835 Cross Creek Rd., 7:30 a.m. Malibu.org
EARTH DAY PLAY
Local acting company Young Actors Project and the City of Malibu present “The Secret of Tin Can City,” an original play addressing environmental concerns; additional performance on April 25, at the new city hall (formerly known as the Malibu Performing Arts Center), 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., 7 p.m. $10. ci.malibu.ca.us
SUN., APRIL 25
DEMOCRATIC CLUB LUNCHEON
The Malibu Democratic Club honors State Controller John Chiang with a lunch, featuring speakers Assemblywoman Julia Brownley, among others, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Marwah, address upon RSVP, 11:30 a.m. 310.415.1724
FARMER’S MARKET
The Cornucopia Foundation presents the Malibu Farmer’s Market, featuring fresh produce, flowers and more, in the parking lot of Malibu Public Library, 23519 W. Civic Center Way, 10 a.m. thecornucopiafoundation.com
TUES., APRIL 27
OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Malibu Optimist Club holds a meeting featuring Excellence in Education, recognizing the Teachers of the Year for six Malibu Schools, in the Fireside Room at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 310.317.4433
WED., APRIL 28
TIBETAN TEACHINGS
Dagmola Sakya, one of the two Tibetan women teachers teaching in the west, delivers a free speech about the life story of the Buddha; followed by a practice of White Tara on April 29; at a home in central Malibu, 7:30 p.m. Space limited. 310.456.3591
THURS., APRIL 29
MALIBU FILM FESTIVAL
The launch of the 2010 Malibu International Film Festival, a 3-day event that showcases new independent films and filmmakers, times and locations vary, $15-$100. 866.468.3399
FRI., APRIL 30
THE FLIP FLOP BALL
The Malibu Special Education Foundation presents “The Flip Flop Ball,” a casual fundraiser to benefit local children and teachers in special education; includes a live auction and music by “Boogies Knights,” at Malibu West Swim Club, 30756 PCH, 6:30 p.m. $125. Flipflopball2010@yahoo.com
‘HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE’
Malibu Stage Company presents its final offering in the 2009-2010 season with Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “How I Learned To Drive,” runs through May 23, at Malibu Stage Company, 29243 PCH, times vary. $25. 310.589.1998
SAT., MAY 1
‘HEART WALK BY THE SEA’
The Music for Heart Foundation hosts its annual fundraiser, “Heart Walk by the Sea,” the proceeds of which go directly toward saving the lives of children in need of heart surgery who lack access to the necessary medical and financial resources, at the Santa Monica Pier, in Santa Monica, 8 a.m. $15-$50. Musicforheart.org
‘THE CHUMASH IN MALIBU’
The Malibu chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution present “The Chumash in Malibu: Cave Drawing on Malibu Winery Property,” an event featuring a bus tour, picnic and commentary by archaeologist Angela Keller, at Malibu Winery, 31727 Mulholland Hwy., 10:30 a.m. $15. RSVP 310.454.2983
POLO AND PICNIC FUNDRAISER
Safety Harbor Kids presents its 4th Annual Polo and Picnic Fundraiser Party to benefit local orphans, foster and homeless children, at Will Rogers Park, in Pacific Palisades, 1 p.m. safetyharborkids.org
‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’
Malibu Film Society presents the screening of “Fiddler on the Roof,” hosted by award-winning producer/director Norman Jewison, at Malibu Screening Room, 24855 PCH, 7 p.m. $5-$10. Malibufilmsociety.org
ONGOING
SPRING STORY TIMES
Spring Story Time for ages 18 months to 5 years on Tuesdays for six weeks from April 13 to May 18; story times are free, fun, interactive programs featuring books, rhymes, music and movement, at Malibu Public Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 10 a.m. 310.456.6438
‘STELLAR AXIS’
An exhibition of the first installment of Lita Albuquerque’s global project, “Stellar Axis,” the first and largest ephemeral artwork on the continent of Antarctica, is displayed through May 21, at Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., in West Hollywood, times and prices vary. Pacificdesigncenter.com.
MEDITATION MEETING
Meditation group meets in the flatland of central Malibu. Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Nondenominational, no charge. Instruction offered. 310.456.3591
ORGANIC HARVEST
Weekly delivery of crates of organic, seasonal, local fruits and vegetables; harvest is 24 – 36 hours prior to delivery, pick up occurs every Saturday from 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Malibu Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., www.abundantharvestorganics.com
CHILDREN’S HEBREW LANGUAGE CLASS
Ongoing Hebrew language class, “Chalav DVash,” for children ages 4 to 7, times vary, 310.456.2173
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
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
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
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 the third Thursday of every month, at City Hall Council Chambers, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, 6:30 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 349
ABUNDANT HARVEST ORGANICS
Abundant Harvest Organics deliver fresh organic, seasonal and local vegetables, fruits and herbs 24-36 hours after harvest, every Saturday, at Malibu Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Drive, 11 a.m. abundantharvestorganics.com
POETRY POTLUCK
Beginning Sept. 21 and continuing the third Monday of every month thereafter, Vital Zuman hosts Poetry Potluck, featuring poetry readings, an open market and shared food, at Vital Zuman Farm, 29127 PCH. 310.457.2385
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