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THURS., NOV. 24
THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is celebrated; The Malibu Times office and Malibu City Hall are closed (closures continue Friday)
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Malibu United Methodist Church and the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue host the 15th annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner to serve those in need in the community, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. To donate cooked food, call 310.505.2749, to volunteer call 310.589.5508
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
The annual Malibu Interfaith Thanksgiving Service takes place, at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 28211 PCH, at 10 a.m. 310.457.7966
FRI., NOV. 25
BLUES SHOW
Local Mark Marcellino and Chris Mulkey, known as Deluxe, perform a show featuring original blues tunes, at Sunset Restaurant, 6800 Westward Beach Rd., at 8 p.m. www.thesunsetrestaurant.com
SAT., NOV. 26
FILM SCREENINGS
The Malibu Film Society shows “Like Crazy” and “The Artist,” to kick off its annual “Awards Season Screening Series,” at the Malibu Screening Room, in the Malibu Jewish Center Complex, 24855 PCH, “Like Crazy” at 5 p.m. and “The Artist” at 7:30 p.m. $10 each. www.malibufilmsociety.org
CONCERT
Local band Something Hot performs, at the Malibu Inn, 22969 PCH, at 8 p.m. www.somethinghotband.com
SUN., NOV. 27
CHRISTMAS TOURS
The Adamson House 2011 Christmas Tours begin, with tours taking place from 2 p.m.-5 p.m., and continuing Fridays and Sundays (and Christmas Day and New Year’s Day); tours include refreshments and gift, at the Adamson House, 23000 PCH. $15. 310.456.8432 (reservations required)
WED., NOV. 30
SAFETY HARBOR KIDS EVENT
Safety Harbor Kids hosts a meeting, to discuss its Spirit of Goodwill holiday party and gift drive, at Duke’s Malibu, 21150 PCH, at 7:30 p.m. 800.277.0497 (RSVP)
THURS., DEC. 1
PERFORMANCE
L.A. Opera Domingo-Thornton Young Artists on Tour perform a semi-staged abridged version of Mozart’s comic opera “Cosi fan tutte,” at Pepperdine University’s Riatt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, at 4 p.m. 310.506.4522
‘CHARLOTTE’S WEB’
The Malibu High School Theatre Department performs “Charlotte’s Web,” at Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Dr., Dec. 1, 2, 3 at 7 p.m., Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. (kids’ matinee), Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. $15/$20. www.malibuhigh.org
FRI., DEC. 2
TEEN EVENT
The City of Malibu hosts “Fresh Flicks Movie Night” as a part of its First Friday Teen Event program, featuring a screening of “Super 8,” a nacho station and refreshments, at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 7 p.m. 310.317.1364
CONCERT
The Pepperdine Choir and Orchestra Christmas Concert takes place, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, at 7:30 p.m. $10. 310.506.4522
SAT., DEC. 3
CHRISTMAS MARKETPLACE
Our Lady of Malibu hosts its annual Christmas Marketplace, at Our Lady of Malibu, 3625 Winter Canyon Rd., 2 p.m. 310.456.2361
HOLIDAY EVENT
A cookie decorating party and tree lighting ceremony takes place, at the Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Rd., decorating at 1 p.m. and tree lighting at 5 p.m. www.malibucountrymart.com
SUN., DEC. 4
AUTHOR EVENT
Local author Bridget Crocker and Anne Van discuss their book “The Best Women’s Travel Writing 2011: True Stories from Around the World,” at Diesel, A Bookstore, 23410 Civic Center Way, Suite A-3, at 3 p.m. 310.456.9961
CELLO PERFORMANCE
Cellist Joshua Roman performs, as a part of Pepperdine University’s Stotsenberg Recital Series, at Pepperdine’s Riatt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, at 2 p.m. $25. 310.506.4522
MON., DEC. 5
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
The Pepperdine Jazz Ensemble performs, at Pepperdine University’s Riatt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, at 7:30 p.m. 310.506.4522
WED., DEC. 7
ROTARY CLUB
The Malibu Rotary Club meeting features speaker State Senator Fran Pavley and is open to the public, at the Pepperdine University Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, at 7:30 a.m. www.maliburotary.org
TOYS FOR TOTS
The Malibu Navy League hosts its annual Marine Foundation Toys for Tots event, where participants can bring new and unwrapped toys for children in need and a favorite dish to the potluck event, at First Bank, 23755 W Malibu Rd., Suite 800, at 5:30 p.m. 310.457.9763 (RSVP)
SAT., DEC. 10
FUNDRAISER
The Children’s Lifesaving Foundation hosts “La Vita E Bella Holiday Concert Event,” to raise funds for the organization, at the Malibu Civic Theater, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 8 p.m. 310.450.3701
ONGOING
TOYS FOR TOTS
The United States Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots drive is taking place, where people can drop off new, unwrapped toys to donate to less fortunate children, at the Levin Group, 22611 PCH, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 310.456.0220
‘VICTOR, VICTORIA’
The Malibu Stage Company presents “Victor, Victoria,” performed until Dec. 4, at the Malibu Stage Company, 29243 PCH, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. (Except Nov. 20, Sun. show is at 7:30 p.m.). $35. 310.589.1998
ART DISPLAYED
Local Michele Sturman’s art is on display, featuring many Malibu scenes, at Starbucks, 23755 W. Malibu Rd.., until Dec. 30.
CHRISTMAS TOURS
The Adamson House 2011 Christmas Tours are taking place, Sundays Nov. 27, Dec. 4, and Dec. 18, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Fridays Dec. 2, 9, 16, 13, from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Christmas Day (Dec. 25) from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) from 3 p.m.-5 p.m.; tours are 30-40 minutes long and include refreshments and a handmade gift, at the Adamson House, 23000 PCH. $15. 310.456.8432 (reservations required)
HOLIDAY SHOW
The Topanga Canyon Gallery hosts its Spirit of the Season 2011 Holiday Show, featuring paintings, sculptures, ceramics and other pieces, until Jan. 8, at the Topanga Canyon Gallery, 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 310.455.7909
STORY TIME SESSION
The Malibu Library hosts a story time session for children ages 18 months to five years, Toddler/Preschool Storytimes Tuesdays from Nov. 1-Dec. 6, at the Malibu Library, 23555 Civic Center Way, at 10 a.m.; Park Tales Storytimes, Tuesdays at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, at 12 p.m. 310.456.6438
GROUP STUDY
Pastor Lynn Westover of Malibu United Methodist Church hosts a study group “Transformed Living in Tough Times,” Tuesdays in November, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., at 6 p.m. 310.457.7505
FARM BOX DISTRIBUTION
Vital Zuman hosts an organic farm box distribution event, featuring live music, Fridays, in the Vital Zuman Farm Market Forum, 29127 PCH, at 3 p.m. 310.924.2210
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
The Women in Business Committee meets the first Thursday of every month, at the Malibu Chamber of Commerce, 23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 210, at 10 a.m. 310.456.9025
MALIBU TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Malibu Township Council meets the second Thursday of every month, at Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue, 24855 PCH, at 7:30 p.m.
NATURE WALKS
Save Malibu Lagoon hosts nature walks, at Malibu Lagoon State Park, PCH and Cross Creek Rd.., Saturdays at 9 a.m. 310.821.9045
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
SOS Community Outreach holds its meetings to help people in transition, at the Webster Elementary auditorium, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd.., every Thursday at 7 p.m. sosmalibu.org
BABY AND ME
Baby and Me/Parenting Program, for parents and children up to 36 months old, at Gan Malibu, 22933 PCH, Tuesdays at 11 a.m. 310.456.6573
DOG WALKING CLUB
Dog walking club meets every Monday at a different location for an hour-long walk. 310.457.2507
ROTARY CLUB
Meets Wednesdays at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. (optional buffet breakfast is $10) maliburotary.org
BOOK DISCUSSION
Malibu book discussion group meets Wednesdays, at Point Dume Clubhouse, 1 p.m. 310.456.6139
OPTIMIST CLUB
The club meets, 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.., Mondays at 1 p.m. $2. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
ORCHID SOCIETY
The Malibu Orchid Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, at Pacific Palisades Women’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave., in Pacific Palisades, at 7 p.m. 310.456.7460
FARMERS MARKET
Cornucopia Foundation’s market takes place on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Civic Center parking lot, 23519 Civic Center Way. malibufarmersmarket.net
WALKING CLUB
The Malibu Senior Center hosts a walk, every Monday through Legacy Park, at the corner of Civic Center Way and Webb Way, at 10 a.m. 310.456.2489 x357
‘TOUCH FOR HEALTH’
The Malibu United Methodist Church’s “Touch for Health” healing group, with Dr. John Talevich, D.C., meets in the church sanctuary, 30128 Morning View Dr., Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
CHURCH SERVICES
Our Lady of Malibu services, Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Malibu Church, 3625 Winter Canyon Rd.. 310.456.8813
CHURCH SERVICES
Traditional service at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10:20 a.m. and contemporary service at 11:45 a.m., Sundays at Palisades Lutheran Church, 15905 Sunset Blvd., in the Pacific Palisades. 310.459.2358
HAND COLORING
The Malibu Senior Center hosts The Art of Hand Coloring, featuring instruction by Jennifer Meltzer in the art of hand-coloring photographs, Tuesdays at the Malibu Senior Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd.., at 10 a.m. $2. 310.456.2489 x357
CPR/ FIRST AID CLASS
CPR or First Aid classes, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd.., second Wednesday of every month, $25, pre-registration with Brad Davis required at 310.456.2489 x260.
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 a.m. $2. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
LIONS 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.
NETWORKING FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Networking for those ages 18 to 40, hosted by Chamber of Commerce, Thursdays, at the Malibu Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 23805 Stuart Ranch Rd.., 11 a.m. 310.456.9025
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