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WED., MARCH 24
STATE OF THE WATER DISTRICT
The Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 29, Malibu delivers the “State of the District” report to inform the public about the district’s conservation rebate programs, ongoing maintenance, future projects, and more, at Malibu City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6:30 p.m. 626.300.3362
LIBRARY RENOVATION MEETING
The Fundraising Taskforce of the Malibu Library Renewal Project holds a meeting in the large conference room at Malibu City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 2 p.m. 310.456.2489
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM
Malibu City Council candidates Harold Greene, Lou La Monte, John Mazza, Steve Scheinkman and Laura Rosenthal are featured in a public forum held by Malibu Rotary Club, in the Fireside Room at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Home/homeG.asp?cid=2529
THURS., MARCH 25
MAA MEETING
Malibu Art Association hosts its general public meeting, featuring critique by Jim Urmston, in the Michael Landon Center at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 7 p.m. malibuart.org
STAIRWAY OF THE STARS
The 61st Annual Stairway of the Stars concert, featuring 26 bands, orchestras and choirs conducted by Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe; additional performance on March 26, at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., in Santa Monica. 7 p.m. $14. 310.450.8338 ext. 287
THE METHOD FEST
The 12th annual Method Fest Independent Film Festival kicks off March 25 and runs through March 31, with screenings in Calabasas and Agoura Hills; prices and times vary. 310.535.9230.
SAT., MARCH 27
ACOUSTIC MATINEE
A free acoustic performance of lo-fi, indie pop music from two up-and-coming acts, Hannah Mulholland and IRONTOM, at Malibu Library, 23519 West Civic Center Way, 1:00 p.m. 310.456.6438
ETIQUETTE AND MANNERS PARTY
The 4th Annual Geoffrey’s Etiquette and Manners Brunch and Beach Party, presented by nonprofit Safety Harbor Kids, at Geoffrey’s Malibu, 10 a.m. safetyharborkids.org
WED., MARCH 31
NETWORKING MIXER
Malibu Chamber of Commerce hosts an after -hours mixer for business professionals, at the Chocolate Box Cafe, 3939 Cross Creek Rd., 6 p.m. $10-$15, malibu.org
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM
Malibu City Council candidates Ed Gillespie, Kofi, Matthew Katz, Mike Sidley and Jan Swift are featured in a public forum held by Malibu Rotary Club, in the Fireside Room at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Home/homeG.asp?cid=2529
SUNDAY, APRIL 4
EASTER CELEBRATION
Malibu United Methodist presents an Easter celebration that includes a 6:30 a.m. sunrise worship at Zuma Beach, a 9 a.m. breakfast potluck at the church, a 9:45 a.m. children’s Easter egg hunt, and a 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. 310.457.7505
SAT., APRIL 10
TALES BY THE SEA
Tales By The Sea, storytelling for grownups, presents “One Evening-One Teller,” a free event featuring Michael Cotter, recipient of the National Storytelling Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, 7 p.m. Call for location. 310.457.2385
ONGOING
‘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.
MHS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
The works of Malibu High School photography students is being displayed at Graphaids Art Store in Agoura throughout the month of March. 30135 Agoura Rd. 818.575.9565
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
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
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., 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