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See the Religious Directory Below
THURS., NOV. 27
INTERFAITH SERVICE
Ten local religious groups participate in the Thanksgiving service, at Pepperdine’s University Church of Christ, 24255 PCH, 10 a.m. 310.506.4504
THANKSGIVING DAY MEAL
FOR THOSE IN NEED
Meal for youth from Camp Kilpatrick, the homeless and day laborers and their families, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 310.589.5508
SAT., NOV. 29
‘THE NUTCRACKER’
Westside Ballet presents its 36th annual performance, at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (additional performances Nov. 30 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.) $26. 310.828.6211
TUES., DEC. 2
PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular meeting, at City Hall’s Council 6:30 p.m. 310.456.2489
‘ONE NIGHT ONLY’
Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television benefit gala “One Night Only … With a Little Help From Our Friends,” featuring “You Can’t Take It With You,” directed by Nora Ephron, at UCLA’s Royce Hall, 7:30 p.m., $300, includes show and champagne reception. 310.201.5033
‘WINTER MELODIES’
Holiday concert to pay tribute to Martha Montgomery, featuring architects, speakers and music artists including Eric Lloyd Wright, John Ulloth, and the Malibu Coast String Quartet, at The Montgomery Arts House for Music and Architecture, 7 p.m. (with two other evenings on Dec. 3 and 5 at 7 p.m.) 310.589.0295.
THURS., DEC.4
‘METAMORPHOSES’ AT MHS
Malibu High School Theatre Department presents Mary Zimmerman’s “Metamorphoses,” at MHS, 30215 Morning View Dr., 7 p.m. (additional performances Dec. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.) $10-$15. 310.457.6801
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Handel’s “Messiah” performed by Pepperdine choir and orchestra, conducted by Milton Pullen and Tony Cason, respectively, at Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 7:30 p.m. $10. 310.506.4522
FRI., DEC.5
CIRCUS VARGAS
Opening night of a Holiday-themed circus guest starring Santa Claus, and a preshow for children to learn juggling, feather balancing and hula-hooping, at Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park, 7:30 p.m. (additional performances through Dec. 15, times vary.) 877.468.3861
ADAMSON HOUSE TOURS
First of three holiday tour dates (the others will take place on Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and on Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.). All tours include refreshments and small gift, at The Adamson House, 23200 PCH, 7 p.m. $12. 310.456.8432
HOLIDAY RECEPTION
Holiday reception featuring door prizes, hosted by Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, at Lindero Country Club, 5719 Lake Lindero Dr. in Agoura Hills, 5:30 p.m. 818.889.3150
HOLIDAY PARTY AND FUNDRAISER
Raven Drum Foundation’s 2nd Annual Holiday Party and Fundraiser, includes live performances, food and drink, silent auction and raffle, at 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 7 p.m. $50-$250. www.ravendrumfoundation.org
WINE TASTING
Rosenthal Malibu Estates hosts wine tasting, at Surfas, corner of Washington Blvd. and National Blvd. in Culver City, 5 p.m. $7. 310.559.4770
SAT., DEC.6
CELEBRITY SPEECH
Actor, author, and activist Ed Begley, Jr. will discuss ways to achieve a greener lifestyle and recommend holiday gift ideas. Funds benefit MUSE Elementary and Global Scholarship Fund. Appetizers and wine served, at Malibu Performing Arts Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd, 4 p.m. $100-$1,000. 310.317.0797
PLAY IN THE SNOW
“SNOWING,” a Malibu Winter Festival with real snow sledding, sleigh rides, bob-sled amusement park ride, Velcro wall, snow maze, carnival games, boutique and more, at Webster Elementary School, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., 11 a.m. 310.456.6494.
HOMES TOUR
Five extraordinary homes decked out in holiday spirit will highlight the 17th Annual Homes Tour supporting the Wellness Community in Westlake Village. Tour continues through Dec. 7. 888.557.3177.
SUN., DEC.7
FESTIVE LUNCHEON
The 24th annual “Festival of Trees” featuring gift shop and silent auction to benefit abused children, at Sherwood Country Club, 320 West Stafford Rd., in Thousand Oaks, 10:30 a.m. $100.
818.707.6244
MON., DEC.8
HOLIDAY MAGIC SHOW
Hosted by magician Tony Daniels, for children in grades 1-6, at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 4 p.m. 310.456.6438
TUES., DEC.9
TASK FORCE MEETING
View Protection Task Force Public Meeting, at City Council Chambers, 23805 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. 310.456,.9025.
WED., DEC.10
BOOK SIGNING
Malibu Book Group meets to discuss “Midwives” by Chris Bohjalian, at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Road, 7 p.m. 310.456.9961
WINTER CONCERT
Malibu High School Choral Music Department presents its annual Winter Concert, at MHS, 30215 Morning View Dr., 7 p.m. 310.457.6801
ONGOING
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
ART EXHIBIT
Glass and ceramics by Farideh Azad and paintings and photography by Carmen Monne, at the Topanga Canyon Gallery, through Nov. 16, 310.455.7909
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
MALIBU ART ASSOCIATION
Juried exhibit, “Colors Colors Colors” at the Emeritus College Gallery, 1227 2 St., continues through Nov. 7, 310.457.3855
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.,
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