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THURS., NOV. 24
Firefighter appreciation day
Ogden’s annual Malibu firefighters
appreciation day. Noon at Ogden Cleaners, Malibu Colony, 23823 Malibu Rd.
THURS., NOV. 25
WATER POLO EVENT
Annual Turkey Bowl water polo invitational, which donates all proceeds to charity, at Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Dr., 10 a.m. $25. 818.620.8975
SAT., NOV. 27
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
The Malibu Country Mart hosts a day of holiday celebrations, including a visit from Santa and a dreidel decorating contest, at the Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Rd., 1 p.m. malibucountrymart.com
SUN., NOV. 28
‘KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS’
Malibu’s 48th annual “Keep Christ in Christmas” event, where the community comes together to sing carols and enjoy refreshments, at PCH and Webb Way, 3 p.m. (events continue on Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at 3 p.m.).
MON., NOV. 29
PEPPERDINE HOSTS SPEAKER
Ron Meyer, local resident and president of Universal Studios, speaks at Pepperdine University, in the Elkins Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. 310.506.6314
WED., DEC. 1
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Regular meeting, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. 310.456.2489
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS GROUP
The Women Entrepreneurs Group hosts Jae Wu at its next meeting, at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue, 10:30 a.m. Ann@AnnBrenoffPR.com
THURS., DEC. 2
PT. DUME CHARTER PETITION
School District’s Board of Education meeting to vote on charter petition for Pt. Dume Marine Science Elementary School, at Malibu City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6:30 p.m.
smmusd.org
FRI., DEC. 3
ART SHOW
The Malibu Art Association presents their All Members Art Show, at the Malibu Library, 23555 W. Civic Center Way, 12 p.m. 310.457.0458
‘THE NUTCRACKER’
The Malibu Civic Ballet presents the 19th annual production of the Christmas classic, at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 PCH, 7:30 p.m. (additional performances Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 5 at 2 p.m.) $25-$35. 310.506.4522
ADAMSON HOUSE CHRISTMAS TOURS
Tour of the Christmas-decorated 1930s home with its original furnishings, including holiday music, refreshments and a hand-crafted gift for each guest, reservations required, at the Adamson House, 23200 PCH, 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. (continues at same times on Dec. 10 and 17) 310.456.8432
FILM NIGHT
The Topanga Peace Alliance shows “Capitalism: A Love Story” at its First Friday Film night, at Yoga Desa Dance Studio, 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., 8 p.m. 310.455.9389
SAT., DEC. 4
LOCAL ART EXHIBIT
Opening day for exhibit featuring work by Malibu residents Eugenie Spirito (carved sculpture made from stone) and Alexis Deutsch-Adler (charcoal and pastel drawings, acrylic and oil paintings, and iris prints), at the Art Studio, 1612 Ocean Park Blvd. in Santa Monica, 4 p.m. (continues through Jan. 31 by appointment) 310.457.7709
SATSANG IN MALIBU
Bodhisattva Shree Swami Premodaya provides answers for spiritual questions, life problems, and thorny addictions, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. 2 p.m. 310.497.1899
TOY DRIVE
Malibu Lumber Yard’s “Spark of Love Toy Drive,” where unwrapped toys are accepted as donations for children in need, at the Malibu Lumber Yard, 3939 Cross Creek Rd. at 4 p.m. themalibulumberyard.com
JINGLE BELL ROCKERS
The Jingle Bell Rockers perform at the Main Street Holiday Extravaganza, which begins with a Christmas tree lighting at Ocean Park Boulevard and Main Street, in Santa Monica, at 6 p.m. Kathy@kathyleonardo.com
SUN., DEC. 4
FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
The Malibu Food and Wine Festival, featuring wine from more than 100 wineries and food from local restaurants, an event that donates proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the Blue Project of Malibu, at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH, at 12 p.m. $75. Malibufoodwinefestival.com
TUES., DEC. 7
AUDITIONS
Auditions are being held for “A Night at the Oscars,” a play directed by Diane Carroll, at the Malibu Stage Company, 29243 PCH, at 10:30 a.m. 310.589.1998
THURS., DEC. 9
TOYS FOR TOTS
Potluck party with each guest asked to bring an appetizer, cookies or drinks as well as an unwrapped toy worth $10 for charity, at First Bank, 23755 Malibu Rd., 5:30 p.m. 310.457.9763
ONGOING
‘THE WILD PARTY’
A musical set in 1920s Manhattan, at the Malibu Stage Co., 29243 PCH, 8 p.m. $35. Performances continue through Dec. 5 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. 310.589.1998
ART EXHIBIT
Exhibit on impact that fashion, finance and socioeconomic themes have on contemporary art, at Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 PCH, 11 a.m., continues Tuesday-Sunday through Dec. 5. 310.506.4851
ROTARY CLUB
Meets Wednesdays at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. (optional buffet breakfast is $10) maliburotary.org
GETTY VILLA
“The Art of the Ancient Greek Theater” exhibit on display at the Getty Villa, 17985 PCH in Pacific Palisades, 10 a.m., continues through Jan. 3 (except Tuesdays and some Wednesdays). 310.440.7300
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
FISHING
Malibu Pier offers three-quarter day fishing trips, Saturdays and Sundays, 7 a.m. $59. 310.456.8031
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.
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
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
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., 1 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
BOOK DISCUSSION
Malibu book discussion group meets Wednesdays, at Point Dume Clubhouse, 1 p.m. 310.456.6139
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.
ABUNDANT HARVEST ORGANICS
Subscribers receive a box of organic produce every Saturday at Malibu Methodist Church (in the parking lot), 11 a.m. abundantharvestorganics.com
TAI CHI CLASSES
Master Su Zifang teaches classes for all ages and levels at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH on Friday mornings, 8:30 a.m., through Dec. 10. $20. 310.317.1364
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
SOS Community Outreach holds their meetings to help people in transition, at the Webster Elementary auditorium, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., every Thursday at 7 p.m. sosmalibu.org
STORY SERIES
The Malibu Library begins a six-week story time sessions, featuring pre-literacy activities, beginning the week of Dec. 6. For infants up to 18 months, Mondays at the Malibu Library, 23555 Civic Center Way, 10 a.m. For children 18 months to five years, Tuesdays at the Malibu Library, at 10 a.m. Park Tales Story Time for children ages 18 months to five years, Thursdays at Bluffs Park, 24250 PCH. Events run until Jan. 13, 2011.
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