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WED., FEB. 4
ROTARY MEETING
Meeting hosted by Malibu Rotary Club featuring guest speaker Ron Wildermuth of West Basin Municipal Water District, in the Fireside Room at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. groups.msn.com/maliburotary/files
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Special Olympics Westside, an organization that provides sport programs for disabled adults and children in various Los Angeles cities, is searching for volunteers to facilitate its spring sports programs, which run from Feb. 28 through June. 310.458.2201 ext. 2020
FRI., FEB. 6
‘RABBIT HOLE’
A wine and cheese reception celebrating the opening night of “Rabbit Hole,” a play that addresses family relationships, loss and hope with humor, co-starring Katharine Ross, directed by Graeme Clifford, at Malibu Stage Company, 29243 PCH, 8 p.m. $25. (Performances run Fri.-Sun. through Mar. 1, times and prices vary). 310.589.1998
TEEN COOKING CLASS
The Cornucopia Foundation presents “In the Taste,” a cooking class for teens featuring Chef Diana Temple, with additional classes offered Feb. 13, 20 and 27, at Malibu Riding and Tennis Club, 33905 PCH, 1:30 p.m. 310.457.9107
SAT., FEB. 7
STORY CONCERT
Tales By The Sea, storytelling for grownups, inaugurates its 2009 season with a home concert followed by potluck, refreshments and a Q&A session with tellers at a private home, RSVP for address, 6:30 p.m. 310.457.2385.
SUN., FEB. 8
BOOK SIGNING AND DISCUSSION
Malibu author Cathleen Lewis discusses and signs “Rex: A Mother, Her Autistic Child, and the Music that Transformed Their Lives,” at DIESEL, A Book Store, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 3 p.m. 310.456.9961
FAMILY STORYTELLING SERIES
The J. Paul Getty Museum collaborates with storytellers Angela Lloyd and Makinto for a family storytelling series that runs through May 31, at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., in Los Angeles, times vary. 310.440.6473
WED., FEB. 11
ALTERNATIVE FUELS MEETING
Malibu Rotary Club presents a meeting about alternative fuels, in the Fireside Room at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. groups.msn.com/maliburotary/files
BOOK GROUP MEETING
Malibu Book Group meets and discusses “Goodnight Sweet Prince,”
all are welcome, at DIESEL, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. 310.456.9961
THURS., FEB. 12
BOOK DISCUSSION
Author and social critic Naomi Wolf discusses her book, “The Beauty Myth,” the death of romance and the myth of female beauty, at California Lutheran University, 60 West Olsen Rd., in Thousand Oaks, 2 p.m. 805.493.3306
FRI., FEB. 13
BOOK SIGNING AND DISCUSSION
New York Times-best selling author Val McDermid discusses and signs “A Darker Domain,” her newest stand-alone novel that explores loyalty and greed, at DIESEL, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. 310.456.9961
SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCHEON
A luncheon hosted by the Malibu Senior Citizens Club, new members welcome, at the Point Dume Clubhouse, 29500 Heathercliff Rd., 12 p.m. 310.457.5768
TUES., FEB. 17
ART AND JAZZ EVENT
The California Jazz Foundation presents “An Evening With LeRoy Neiman and All That Jazz,” a jazz and art event featuring the unveiling of Neiman’s recent work, includes gourmet dinner, celebrities and music, at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., in Los Angeles, 7 p.m. 323.904.4400
WED., FEB. 18
ACTING AUDITIONS
Actor auditions for Malibu Stage Repertory’s upcoming production of “Looking for Normal” by critically acclaimed playwright Jane Anderson, at Malibu Stage Company Theatre, 29243 PCH, 11 a.m. 310.292.0347
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.,
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