WED., NOV. 14
LECTURE ON GOD AND EVOLUTION
Biologist Kenneth R. Miller, author of “Finding Darwin’s God: A Scientist’s Search of Common Ground Between God and Evolution,” speaks on “Darwin and Christian Faith,” Pepperdine’s Drescher Auditorium, 24255 PCH, 12 p.m. 310.506.4000
OUR LADY OF MALIBU FILM SCREENING FUNDRAISER
Screening of “August Rush” in support of the school’s art program, at Malibu Cinemas, 3822 Cross Creek Rd., followed by Q&A session with the movie’s producer and director, at Casa Escobar, 3828 Cross Creek Rd., 6:30 p.m. $75. 310.587.3537
THURS., NOV. 15
MALIBU BAR ASSOCIATION
The defense lawyer for Michael Jackson in his recent trial, Thomas A. Mesereau Jr., speaks to the bar, followed by a discussion with author Aphrodite Jones, drinks and hors d’oeuvres included, at a private residence, 27400 PCH #109, 7 p.m. $45. 310.456.3812
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER
After-hours mixer, at Vivid Candi, 22601 PCH, 5:30 p.m. 310.456.9025
GRANDPARENTS’ TEA
Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to a “Thanks Giving Tea,” at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 4 p.m. 310.456.6438
MHS LUNCHEON & TENNIS CLASSIC
The 25th annual event includes tennis at the Pepperdine courts, 24255 PCH, and luncheon with silent and live auctions at the Stone Manor, 6219 Porterdale Rd., tournament at 8:30 a.m. and luncheon at 11 a.m. $65-$80. 310.457.3972
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
The Malibu Presbyterian Church is collecting food through Nov. 17, in front of Ralphs, 23841 Malibu Rd. in Colony Plaza
FRI., NOV. 16
VOCAL SHOWCASE
Malibu Spotlight Productions features local and greater Los Angeles-area singers accompanied by professional touring and studio musicians, at the Malibu Inn, 22969 PCH, 8 p.m. 310.924.4249.
SAT., NOV. 17
SAFE LANDSCAPING WORKSHOP
The University of California Cooperative Extension SAFE Landscapes program shows those in the Santa Monica Mountains area how to create a sustainable and fire safe landscape, at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 10:30 a.m. 323.260.3851.
SUN., NOV. 18
CITY CEREMONY
The City of Malibu unveils seven art panels from children, families and other locals to screen the Malibu Storm water Treatment Plant, at Civic Center Way and Cross Creek Rd. 11 a.m. info@malibulegacy.org
TILE PAINTING
Families, artists and others are invited to join legacy steward Victoria Principal in hand-painting tiles for various aspects of the Cross Creek Road streetscape and benefiting the Legacy Park Project, at Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Rd., $100-$200. 12 p.m. info@malibulegacy.org
WOODWIND CONCERT
The Midnight Winds, a woodwind quintet performs featuring musicians playing the French horn, oboe, clarinet, flute and bassoon, at The Globe, 1909 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga Canyon, 2 p.m. $20-$25. 310.455.9400
ISRAELI/PALESTINIAN PEACE DOCUMENTARY
Screening of “Encounter Point,” which follows a group of Israelis and Palestinians who risk their lives to promote a nonviolent end to the long-standing conflict between the two peoples, followed by a Q&A session led by the director, Ronit Avni, at Santa Monica College’s Art Complex Room 214, 1900 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, 2 p.m. 310.434.4669
MON., NOV. 19
MEASURE BB ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The committee meets, at Malibu High School’s library, 30215 Morning View Dr., 4 p.m. 310.450.8338
WED., NOV. 21
THANKSGIVING DINNER
The St. Monica Catholic Church holds its 28th annual Thanksgiving Dinner to feed the elderly, homeless and those struggling, at the church’s Parish Auditorium, 725 California Ave. in Santa Monica, 3 p.m. 310.566.1500.
WED., NOV. 28
CPR CLASS
Free American Red Cross-approved CPR course for qualified individuals 16 and up at the Santa Monica Airport, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 6 p.m. 310.393.7758.
ONGOING
REFLECTIONS EXHIBIT
The Malibu High School and Middle School Reflections winners in Visual Arts and Photography are on exhibit through Nov. 17, at Fast Frame, 3838 Cross Creek Rd. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. 310.317.4869
‘ALWAYS-BUT NOT FOREVER’
Henry Jaglom’s play runs through Dec. 9, at Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., through Dec. 9 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. $20. 310.392.7327
ART EXHIBIT
Works from California artists marking the 15th anniversary of the museum, at Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 PCH, Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 310.506.4851
SCIENCE IN TOYLAND
Exhibit combines the fun of playing games with problem solving to foster a positive attitude toward science, at the California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Dr. in Los Angeles, runs through Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.californiasciencecenter.org
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
FALL STORYTIMES
Stories, music and craft through Dec. 3, at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, children ages 3-6 on Mondays at 4 p.m. and toddlers up to age 3 on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. 310.456.6439
YOUTH YOGA
For children ages 3-8, classes take placed on Fridays from Sept. 14-Oct. 19, at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 2:15 p.m. $80 for all classes or $15 per class. 310.317.1364
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, 23185 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
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 MESSAGE
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
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
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
SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION
Free program for family members of those with substance abuse problems meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Malibu Conference Center, 327 Latigo Canyon Rd., 7 p.m. 805.484.0804 ext. 2
WOMEN’S SAILING ASSOCIATION
The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao Way, 7:30 p.m. 310.391.5500
UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday worship in Pepperdine’s Elkins Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. with Bible classes in Seaver Academic Complex Center for Communications and Business at 9 a.m., 24255 PCH, 310.506.4207
BREAKFAST WITH A LOCAL DEPUTY SHERIFF
Every Thursday a deputy sheriff will be available to answer questions about law enforcement issues and crime prevention issues at Malibu Kitchen & Gourmet Country Market, 3900 Cross Creek Rd., 8 a.m., 310.456.7845
PREM RAWAT FOUNDATION
Meets the second and fourth Thursday every month at Malibu West Swim Club, 37056 PCH, 7 p.m. 310.392.5700
POLITICAL EXHIBITION
Artists Gioj De Marco, Ehren Tool and Sinan Revell use their exhibition “Land ho!” to denounce the dichotomy of “right and wrong” and look at the spaces in between until Dec. 15 at the Red House Gallery, 1224 Abbot Kinney in Venice, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment on the weekend, 310.452.3264