WED., SEPT. 17
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Reading of selections from “Confessions of Nat Turner” by William Styron, with discussion to follow. Point Dume Mobile Home Park at 1 p.m. 457.7839
PETE SANFORD Retired California lobbyist Pete Sanford will be the guest speaker at the Malibu Republican Women, Federated, luncheon meeting, 11 a.m. at the Gray Whale. RSVP 457.3530
FRI., SEPT. 19
SENIOR KARAOKE Karaoke at the Malibu Senior Center, 2-4 p.m. 456.2489, ext. 357
SAT., SEPT. 20
CHARITY ESTATE SALE The Miracle Run Charitable Run Foundation will hold an estate sale to benefit the opening of the Angel’s Miracle Community Garden for Special Needs Children in Malibu Lake, 2074 Lookout Dr., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 818.865.8836
OAK CARE TLC needed for baby oaks at Malibu Creek State Park, 9 a.m. R.S.V.P. 818.591.1701, ext. 203
COASTAL CLEANUP DAY 9 a.m. – noon; Malibu cleanup locations: Topanga Beach, Surfrider, Malibu Lagoon, Zuma, El Pescador, La Piedra and El Matador beaches, Nicholas Canyon Beach, Leo Carrillo Beach, south and Malibu Creek State Park. Wear closed-toed shoes, sunscreen and a hat. www.healthebay.org.
CHAPARRAL WALK Landscape architect Thomas F. Kaye will lead free a Chaparral Walk-and-Talk at Soka University, 9:30 a.m. Rain cancels. RSVP 818.878.3763
‘SPIRIT OF THE MOUNTAINS’Photo exhibit opens with contest winners announced, 2 p.m. at the National Park Visitor Center in Thousand Oaks. 805.370.2301
‘MINIMALISM AND MORE’ Reception at 6 p.m. for artists participating in a contemporary exhibit at Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. 506.4851
MARYLYN McCOO, BILLY DAVIS JR.Performance by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., former lead vocalists of The 5th Dimension, 8 p.m. at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre. 506.4522
SUN., SEPT. 21
BIRDWALK Bird watching at Malibu Creek State Park, 8 a.m. – noon. Meet in lower parking lot and bring binoculars. 457-5796
WETLANDS TOUR At Malibu Lagoon on the third Sunday of every month, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Meet at Malibu Lagoon State Park parking lot. R.S.V.P. 456.5604
BLUFFS PARK WALK Two-hour hike from Bluffs Park to the sea, 10 a.m. 818.348.5910
ART SHOW Malibuite Jackie Welch-Bass will be one of the artists featured at the Brentwood Autumn Art Show, 10 a.m. along San Vicente Boulevard from Saltair to Darlington. 626.797.6803
LUAU FUNDRAISER Block party with silent auction, entertainment and contests to benefit local service personnel, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the park of the Malibu Community Center/Pt. Dume Elementary School. Free. 317.2176
MUSIC & STORIES Children’s entertainment by Courtney Campbell, 11 a.m. at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Tickets: $7 each or $30/5. 310.455.3723
THE CAVATINA DUO Program includes works for flute and guitar, 2 p.m. at Pepperdine’s Raitt Rectal Hall. 506.4522
MALIBU DEMOCRATIC CLUB Malibu Democratic Club meeting with speakers Robert Scheer and Kelly Hayes-Raitt, 2:30 p.m. at Webster School. 454.1487
MON., SEPT. 22
KIWANIS CLUB DEADLINE Everyone is welcome to attend the Malibu Kiwanis Club’s awards and installation dinner on Sept. 25. $50. RSVP by Sept. 22, 818.706.2526.
TUES., SEPT. 23
MONEY MATTERS Free discussion group on taxes and other financial matters, 3 p.m. at the Malibu Senior Center. RSVP 456.2489, ext.357
WED., SEPT. 24
GOLF TOURNAMENT Malibu Chamber of Commerce’s 11th Annual Golf Tournament at Rejada Golf Club in Moorpark. Check-In at 10 a.m. 456-9025
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Reading of selections from “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Hurston, with discussion to follow. Point Dume Mobile Home Park at 1 p.m. 457.7839
THURS., SEPT. 25
DOCENT TRAINING BEGINS Charmlee Wilderness Park docent training, Sept. 25 – Dec. 7. $50. 779.7023
ART EXHIBIT Esperance Center presents an art show displaying works by developmentally disabled adults, 5:30 p.m. at the Malibu City Hall/Senior Center. 457.2026
FRI., SEPT. 26
MALIBU FILM FESTIVAL The film festival begins, with independent films screened and judged through Oct. 2. 866.468.3399
OCTOBER FAIR Santa Monica’s October Fair carnival at 725 California Street: Sept. 26, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Sept. 27, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sept. 28, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. 393.9287, ext. 346; www.stmonica.net/octoberfair
SERVICES Rosh Hashana Eve Services at Chabad of Malibu, 7 p.m. 456.6588
FILM FESTIVAL PARTY Malibu Film Festival opening night party at Duke’s Malibu, 8 p.m. $100. Buy tickets at TicketWeb.com or call 866-468-3399.
SAT., SEPT. 27
5K RUN/WALK In Santa Monica, 8:30 a.m. 393.9287, ext. 346
TOPANGA DOCENT TRAINING First of six sessions on alternate Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $50. RSVP 818.758.1964
SERVICES Chabad of Malibu First Day Service, 10 a.m.; Second Night Service, 7:30 p.m. 456.6588
ACORN FESTIVAL Celebration of natural and cultural treasures, with live music and children’s activities, 10 a.m. at Malibu Creek State Park. Parking fee. 818.880.0350
RENEE OLSTEAD Performance by 14-year-old jazz vocalist, 8 p.m. at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre. 506.4522
SUN., SEPT. 28
GIANT FLEA MARKET Malibu Lions Club Giant Flea Market at Malibu Civic Center, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SERVICES Chabad of Malibu Second Day Services, 10 a.m.; Shofar Sounding 12:15 p.m.; Lunch and Tashlich Services 2 p.m. 456.6588
BIRD WATCHING At Malibu Lagoon, 8:30 a.m.; short walk for children, 10 a.m. Bring binoculars. 393.6205
PERFORMANCE FOR KIDS Music by Jessica Harper, 11 a.m. at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 11 a.m. Tickets are $7 each or $30/5. 310.455.3723.
WED., OCT. 1
CHRISTIANITY VS. ISLAM On three consecutive Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Malibu Presbyterian Church will present a video series of debates on Christianity vs. Islam. 310.456.1611, malibupres.org
ONGOING
ENERGETIC ART Colorful paintings of pool parties, picnics and backyard BBQs by Carolyn Fernandez, at the McLean Gallery through Oct. 12. 456.2226
‘MINIMALISM AND MORE’ Contemporary art exhibit runs through Nov. 16 at Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. 506.4851
MALIBU SENIOR CENTER Free computer lab, first and third Thursday of every month 6-8 p.m.; Chess Club meets the last Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 456.2489, ext. 357
FARMERS’ MARKET Cornucopia’s Malibu Farmers’ Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Civic Center parking lot. 457.4537
ST. AIDAN’S SERVICE St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church services on Sundays at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 10:30. Childcare available from 8:15 – 11:45 a.m. 457.7966
FAMILY FUNDAYS Children’s entertainment on Sundays, June 15 – Oct. 19 at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga.
455-3723
KIWANIS CLUB Meets the first, third and fourth Thursdays of each month at Guido’s Malibu, 7 p.m. 589.9266
MALIBU CHESS CLUB Free meeting for all levels every Tuesday at the Point Dume Club and the last Tuesday of every month at Bluffs Park. 457.1556
CHRISTIAN 12-STEP MEETINGS Various addiction/codependency issues, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd. 317.4293, ext. 104
PT. 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
HELP FOR HOMELESS Dinner, Bible study, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Malibu Vineyard Christian Church banquet room. Holly: 818.880.6372
MOMMY AND ME CLASSES At Malibu Gymnastics, Monday through Thursday for children walking – 3 years. 589.5538; at Gan Malibu Preschool: Toddlers, Thursdays at 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.; babies, Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 454.0499
STORYTIME Tuesdays at the Malibu Public Library. Toddlers, 10:30 a.m.; preschoolers, 11:15 a.m. 456.6438
A.A. MEETINGS Fridays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 6:30 p.m., St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church. 457.7966. Mon. – Thur. and Sat. evenings at the Malibu Community Center. 213.387.8316 or 457.1558
LIBRARY LIMO Weekly bookmobile at Point Dume Shopping Center on Heathercliff Road. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – noon and 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. 456.8572
-Cortney Litwin