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FRI., SEPT. 18
AUTHOR RECEPTION
A reception to meet the artists whose works are currently featured until Dec. 6 in the “Elements of Nature: Selections from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation” exhibition, at The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 6 p.m. 310.506.4851
BOOK DISCUSSION
Authors June and Jeff Louks discuss their recently published “Rawumptious Recipes” cookbook, at Diesel, A Bookstore, 7:30 p.m. Rawumptiousrecipes.com
SAT., SEPT. 19
FALL CONCERT
“Tales by the Sea,” storytelling for adults, hosts its free fall concert, reservations required, at a private Malibu residence, 7 p.m. 310.457.2385
CLASSICAL GUITAR CLASS
The Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division presents a free classical guitar master class with internationally renowned guitarist Christopher Parkening, at Pepperdine’s Raitt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, 2 p.m. 310.506.4462
COASTAL CLEANUP DAY
The City of Malibu and the Malibu Surfing Association lead Coastal Cleanup Day, the city’s primary volunteer event focused on the marine environment, at Westward Beach, 7103 Westward Beach Rd., and at Surfrider Beach, 23060 PCH, 9 a.m. rnelson@ci.malibu.ca.us
COASTAL CLEANUP DAY
The California Coastal Commission holds its 25th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, at various California shorelines, 9 a.m. coast4U.org
SUN., SEPT 20
BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER
“Pilates for Pink,” a fundraising Pilates class that will donate all proceeds to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, at the Malibu Gym, 28955 PCH, 10 a.m. malibujojo@yahoo.com
TINY TOT OLYMPICS
The Tiny Tot 2009 Olympic Games feature 11 free events for children ages 2-5, at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 1 p.m. 310.317.1364
ENGLISH HORSE SHOW
Trancas Riders & Ropers host an English horse show, at Malibu Equestrian Park, 6225 Merritt Dr., 9 a.m. www.trancasridersandropers.ning.com
MON., SEPT. 21
MALIBU GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Malibu Chamber of Commerce presents the 17th Annual Malibu Golf Tournament, at the Malibu Country Club, 901 Encinal Canyon Rd., 10 a.m. 310.456.9025
TUES., SEPT. 22
DOCENT TRAINING
The start of a four-week docent training program at the Malibu Lagoon Museum/Adamson House for trainees to learn to give tours of the museum, house and garden; volunteers also needed for gift shop, at the Adamson House, 23200 PCH, $40. 310.456.1107
WED., SEPT. 23
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CLASSES
The City of Malibu and the L.A. County Fire Department sponsor free Community Emergency Response Team classes that include fire suppression, disaster preparedness and other skills, at Malibu City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6:30 p.m. bdavis@ci.malibu.ca.us
ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Vitelio Aguilar, Jr., volunteer coordinator for the 1736 Family Crisis Center in Los Angeles, discusses the Crisis Center, dedicated to ensuring the safety of struggling families, at Pepperdine University in the Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. maliburotary.org
THURS., SEPT. 24
MALIBU ART ASSOCIATION KICK-OFF
The Malibu Art Association holds its general meeting, at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, 7 p.m. malibuartassociation@yahoo.com
LIBRARY RENEWAL MEETING
A meeting to discuss the Malibu Library Renewal Project/Fundraising Taskforce, in the Community Room of the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 12:30 p.m. 310.456.6438
FRI., SEPT. 25
PIANO CONCERT
Paul Barnes, a professor of piano at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, performs a free program of works by Philip Glass, among others, in Pepperdine University’s Raitt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, 7:30 p.m. arts.pepperdine.edu
SAT., SEPT. 26
FOLK SONG SING-ALONG
Traveling American folk singers Fur Dixon and Steve Werner perform a free “big ol’ campfire folk song sing-along,” at the Malibu Library, 23519 West Civic Center Way, 11 a.m. 310.457.6438
COWBOY COOK OUT
Cowboy Cook Out, special show and barbeque, at Calamigos Ranch, at the intersection of Kanan Rd. and Mulholland Hwy, 11. a.m. Calamigoscowboycookout.com
SUN., SEPT. 27
LIONS CLUB MARKETPLACE
The 32nd annual Malibu Lions Club Marketplace, a fundraising event featuring antiques, crafts, jewelry, and clothing; food and drink for sale, at the Civic Center, 9 a.m. malibulionsclub.com
WINE, MUSIC AND CHOCOLATE TASTING FESTIVAL
Saint Aidan’s Church hosts its third annual Wine, Music and Chocolate Tasting Festival, features live music, a silent auction, and hors d’oeuvres, childcare and parking available, at Saint Aidan’s Church, 28211 PCH, 4 p.m. $25. 310.457.7966
THURS., OCT. 1
SEPTIC PROHIBITION WORKSHOP
The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board holds a community meeting to discuss a proposed ban of septic systems in the Civic Center area, in the Elkins Auditorium at Pepperdine University, 24265 PCH, 6 p.m. 213.620.6122
Orchestral concert
Pepperdine University orchestra fall concert, conducted by Tony Cason, free admission, at Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 7:30 p.m. arts.pepperdine.edu
FRI., OCT. 2
ALTCAR EXPO
The City of Santa Monica presents the 4th Annual AltCar Expo, a two-day event showcasing alternative transportation options, energy sources and vehicle product reviews, free admission, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., in Santa Monica, 10 a.m. 310.390.2930
SUN., OCT. 4
PAWS 4 HOPE WALK
The 2009 Paws 4 Hope walk to raise funds for local cancer support programs of The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, at Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Rd., in Westlake Village, 11 a.m. 805.379.4777
BOOK SIGNING AND DISCUSSION
Psychological horror and suspense writer Richard Christian Matheson discusses and signs “Dystopia, Created By,” and “Scars,” at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 3 p.m. 310. 456.9961
ONGOING
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
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 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