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WED., FEB. 24
NASA EVENT
NASA employee Michael Mischna answers questions about outer space at this free event for families and children in preschool to junior high, at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 4 p.m. 310.456.6438
THURS., FEB. 25
‘LA BOHEME’
The Pepperdine University Flora L. Thornton Opera Program presents Giacomo Puccini’s tragic opera, “La Boheme,” sung in Italian by a Pepperdine student cast; additional performance on Feb. 27, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. arts.pepperdine.edu
MAA MEETING
The Malibu Art Association holds its monthly public meeting, featuring demonstration by world known portrait artist Johanna Spinks, at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 1:30 p.m. malibuart.org
MASTERWORKS 2010
The Malibu High School Choral and Instrumental Departments present Masterworks 2010, a concert featuring the combined choirs and orchestra performing a variety of works, at the Malibu High School auditorium, 30215 Morning View Dr., 7 p.m. $5-$10. 310.457.6801
SAT., FEB. 27
‘POLAR PLUNGE’
The Special Olympics Southern California hosts its 2nd annual “Polar Plunge,” in which hundreds of people jump into the ocean in order to help raise money for the Special Olympics-Greater Los Angeles athletes; awards will be given for the most money raised by one person, team who raises the most money, team with the most plungers and team with the best costume, at Zuma Beach Lifeguard Tower 9, 29700 PCH, 9 a.m. sosc.org/laplunge
ARTIST RECEPTION
A reception for Malibu resident and artist Daniel Stern, whose new works will be featured in an exhibit through April 10, at Tracy Park Gallery, 3835 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. 310.456.7505
LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING DAY
Malibu Little League kicks off its season opening with a day-long event featuring games, rides and food; at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 10:30 a.m. malibulittleleague.org
SUN., FEB. 28
‘MATH AND MATERIALS’
“An Exploration of Math and Materials;” a free event for parents and children that teaches exploration of natural and recycled materials; includes workshop stations with building, sorting and measuring challenges that tap into key math concepts and skills, at Muse Elementary, 1717 Old Topanga Canyon Rd., in Topanga, 10 a.m. 310.455.4400
WED., MARCH 3
GARDEN CLUB MEETING
Malibu Garden Club hosts a free meeting featuring Nan Sterman, author of “California Gardener’s Guide,” which will be available for purchase, at the Point Dume Clubhouse, 29500 Heathercliff Rd., 7 p.m. 310.457.3860
THURS., MARCH 4
CANDIDATES FORUM
Malibu Chamber of Commerce and Malibu Association of Realtors host a forum featuring candidates in the upcoming 2010 city council election for the public to learn more about them and various issues facing the city, at HRL Auditorium, 3011 Malibu Canyon Rd., 6:30 p.m. malibu.org
POINT DUME KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP
Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School holds its annual Kindergarten Roundup for incoming kindergarten students and parents to visit classrooms, participate in scheduled activities, meet with the principal, teachers and staff and tour the campus, at the school, 6955 Fernhill Dr., 8:45 a.m. RSVP 310.457.9370 ext. 200
SAT., MARCH 6
SPEAKER SERIES KICK-OFF
The Malibu Library and the Las Virgenes Bookmobile kick off the 12th annual Saturday Speaker Series in honor of Women’s History Month, features award-winning actor, playwright and scholar Stephanie Satie performing “Refugees,” a play set in an English as a second language classroom, at Malibu Library, 23519 W. Civic Center Way, 3 p.m. 310.456.6438
“RUN THE WAVES”
Pepperdine Challenge for Charity hosts its 6th Annual “Run the Waves,” a 5K/10K charity fun run and walk that raises money for the Special Olympics and the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation, at Zuma Beach, 8 a.m. pepperdinec4c.org/run
TUES., MARCH 9
WEBSTER KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP
Webster Elementary holds its annual Kindergarten Roundup for guests to learn about the school with Q&A opportunities with the principal and the PTA, as well as a school tour; Parents of children who will be at least 5 years old by Dec. 2 are encouraged to attend; light refreshments will be served, at Webster Elementary School, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., 9 a.m. 310.456.6494
THURS., MARCH 11
STATE OF THE CITY
Malibu Chamber of Commerce presents the State of the City, at which city officials will discuss various issues facing Malibu this year; includes lunch, at Malibu Performing Arts Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., 12 p.m. $35-$45. malibu.org
ONGOING
2010 CENSUS TESTING
Residents will have the opportunity to participate in the 2010 Malibu Census, a test of basic written skills, on Feb. 24 at Our Lady of Malibu Church, 3625 Winter Canyon Rd., 4:30 p.m.; Feb. 25 at Malibou Lake Mountain Club, 29033 W. Lake Vista Dr., 10:30 a.m.; March 2 at Malibu West Swim Club, 30766 PCH, 10 a.m.; March 6 at Malibu Library, 23519 W. Civic Center Way, 10:30 a.m. I.D. required. 866.861.2010
‘THREE TALL WOMEN’
Malibu Stage Company presents “Three Tall Women,” a play by Edward Albee; performances run through March 7; at Malibu Stage Company, 29243 PCH, times vary. malibustagecompany.org
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.,
bundantharvestorganics.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