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WWED., NOV. 11
VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE
Malibu Chamber of Commerce, the City of Malibu and Pepperdine University host the 10th Annual Veterans Day Tribute, at the Drescher Graduate campus at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 11 a.m. 310.317.9382
THURS., NOV. 12
‘SWEENEY TODD’
The Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division presents its fall musical, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” with additional performances Nov. 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, times vary. $10-$20. 310.506.4522
‘FREE ARTS’ FUNDRAISER
A fundraiser to support Free Arts for Abused Children, includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and an auction, at Geoffrey’s Malibu, 27400 PCH, 7 p.m. $150. Freearts.org
EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT SERIES
Our Lady of Malibu hosts its first free, monthly educational enrichment series for children of all ages that features a presentation by The Wild Life Learning Center and an opportunity to learn about and touch animals from the rain forest, at Our Lady of Malibu School, 3625 Winter Canyon Rd., 3:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Malibu City Council holds a special meeting to discuss various aspects of the new city hall, at City Hall Council Chambers, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 9 a.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 228
MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST FUNDRAISER
The Mountain Restoration Trust hosts its annual fundraiser, featuring a lecture by Pulitzer Prize author Jared Diamond about the Santa Monica Mountains and the effects of the environment on societal development, at the Four Seasons Hotel, 2 Dole Dr., in Westlake Village, 6 p.m. 818.591.1701 ext. 205
FRI., NOV. 13
SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB MEETING
The Malibu Senior Citizens Club hosts a meeting, includes lunch, at the Point Dume Clubhouse, 29500 Heathercliff Rd., 12 p.m. $5. 310.457.7086
SAT., NOV. 14
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
The Holiday Boutique, a free-admission event with holiday gifts available for purchase, gourmet vegetarian cuisine, children’s games, crafts, and more, continues Nov. 15, at Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, 17190 Sunset Blvd., in Pacific Palisades, 10 a.m. yogananda-srf.org
‘AFGHAN STAR’ PREMIERE
The Malibu Film Society presents the screening of “Afghan Star,” a film that shows what happens when the TV show “American Idol” is adapted for a country that has been devastated by decades of war and oppressive Taliban rule, features guest speaker Zohra Daoud, at Malibu Jewish Center, 24855 PCH, 7:30 p.m. Malibufilmsociety.org
SATSANG IN MALIBU
A meeting featuring Bodhisattva Shree Swami Premodaya, who will answer life questions, at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 2:30 p.m. 310.497.1899
SUN., NOV. 15
GINGERBREAD HOUSE EVENT
The 2nd annual Gingerbread House Event features gingerbread houses created by leading local chefs on display, and the opportunity for children to make their own gingerbread creations, free admission, at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Rd., in Westlake Village, 3:30 p.m. 805.379.4777
‘WILD AID’ FUNDRAISER
California Wildlife Center hosts “Wild Aid,” a fundraiser to support its ongoing care for sick or injured wildlife, at The Roxy Theatre, 9009 W. Sunset Blvd., in West Hollywood, 7 p.m. $75. Californiawildlifecenter.org
TUES., NOV. 17
MALIBU LEARNING CENTER PARENT NIGHT
A free meeting to advise parents how to get their children back on track to becoming a comfortable, independent student, includes activities to shed light on students and adults who have attention and learning challenges, at 5853 Filaree Heights Ave., 7 p.m. 310.457.9398
‘STATE OF OUR SCHOOLS’ EVENT
The fourth annual “State of Our Schools” two-day event, provides a comprehensive overview about the state of Santa Monica and Malibu schools and presents the latest information about achievement, funding, objectives and challenges, at the Malibu High School library, 30215 Morning View Dr., 6:30 p.m. smmpta.org
WED., NOV. 18
REPTILE SHOW
The Reptile family’s free, interactive live animal show, for children in preschool and up, at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 4 p.m. 310.456.6438
JOB SKILLS MEETING
OLMAR for Jobs, a free, nondenominational assistance and resource group for those who are unemployed, hosts its monthly meeting to help with resume writing, interview skills, computer skills and counseling, in Sheridan Hall at Our Lady of Malibu Church, 3625 Winter Canyon Rd., 7 p.m. denisehromance@gmail.com
SAT., NOV 21
SKATEBOARDING CONTEST
A skateboarding event featuring competitions, a raffle product giveaway, food and music, at Papa Jack’s Skate Park, 23415 Civic Center Way, 11 a.m. $5. 310.456.1441
SUN., NOV. 22
DI WU RECITAL
Chinese pianist Di Wu opens Pepperdine’s 2009-10 Stotsenberg Recital Series with a performance, at Pepperdine University’s Raitt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, 2 p.m. $20-$25. 310.506.4522
ONGOING
‘REEL TIME’
Santa Monica College’s Emeritus Gallery presents a faculty exhibition featuring Lee O’Keefe’s watercolor, “Reel Time,” on display until Dec. 18, at 1227 2nd St., in Santa Monica. 310.434.4306
WINTER STORY TIMES
Winter Story Time free session, runs 6 weeks on Tuesdays from Nov. 3 to Dec. 8, at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, toddler/preschool story time at 10 a.m., baby story time at 10:45 a.m. 310.456.6438
‘I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE’
Malibu Stage Company/Malibu Stage Repertory presents the musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 22, at Malibu Stage Company, 29243 PCH, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 5 p.m. 310.589.1998
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., 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
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