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WED., JUNE 30
ARTIST WORKSHOP
Artist workshop held by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, which is currently seeking artists for three projects, including one at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 3 p.m. Free. RSVP civicart@arts.lacounty.gov
BOOK WELCOMING
Robert Ellis, author of the new book “Courage to Love,” will be at Serra Retreat with Father Warren, a Franciscan friar spiritual leader of Malibu, where they invite the public to come photograph the book’s arrival with the author in hopes to inspire peace in the Middle East, at Serra Retreat, 3401 Serra Rd., 10:30 a.m. 323.229.3382
THU., JULY 1
TRANCAS PARK OPENING CEREMONY
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the 13.5-acre Trancas Canyon Park, at the park, 6050 Trancas Canyon Rd., 10 a.m. ci.malibu.ca.us
FRI., JULY 2
ISLAND DANCES AT THE LIBRARY
Elemental Dances: Water, Fire, Wind, and Earth, part of the Malibu Library’s summer reading program, at the library, 23519 W. Civic Center Way, 1 p.m. 310.456.6438
ART EXHIBIT OPENS
Opening reception for a new exhibit of paintings by Malibu artist Sandra Glover depicting the Santa Monica Mountains, at the National Park Service Visitors Center, 401 West Hillcrest Dr. in Thousand Oaks, 1:30 p.m. 805.370.2301
ARTIST OPENING RECEPTION
Artist John Ridings Lee debuts his new work at The James Gray Gallery, 2525 Michigan Ave., in Santa Monica, 6 p.m. Free. 619.987.6658
FRI., JULY 9
THE MIGHTY RAINFOREST
Featuring live animals as part of the Malibu Library’s summer reading program, at the library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 1 p.m. 310.456.6438
DATING WORKSHOP
An interactive, experiential workshop to transform women’s views on dating, at Malibu Retreat Center, 31339 Pacific Coast Hwy., 7 p.m. $25. datingwithdignity.com
SAT., JULY 10
OUTDOOR ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Channel Islands Harbor will hold its ninth annual Fine Arts and Crafts show featuring 35 artists of various mediums, continues through July 11 at the harbor, W. Channel Islands Blvd. at Harbor Blvd., in Oxnard, 10 a.m. www.channelislandsharbor.org
URBAN PREDATOR TALK
A National Park Service biologist will conduct a discussion of his research into mountain lions, bobcats and coyotes, at the SMMNRA Visitor Center, 401 W. Hill crest Dr., in Thousand Oaks. 805.370.2301
CHUMASH HERITAGE EVENT
Ted Garcia, chief of the souther clan of the Chumash, will be sharing his cultural heritage with Chumash songs and stories, at Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center, 4126 W. Potrero Rd., in Newbury Park. 818.382.4819
SUN., JULY 18
MALIBU NAVY LEAGUE EVENT
Meet, greet and dine with the captain of the USS John Paul Jones, a guided missile destroyer. The event is catered by Monrose, at the Malibu West Beach Club, 30756 Pacific Coast Hwy, 3 p.m. $30. RSVP to 310.457.9763
SAT., JULY 24
NAVY LEAGIE FUNDRAISER
The Beverly Hills Navy League Annual Fundraiser to support the Naval Sea Cadet Corps Youth Group, the Coast Guard and Navy commands, at a private beach on Malibu Rd., 12:30 p.m. $10-$45. RSVP to 310.670.1852
ONGOING
CONCERTS BY THE SEA
Channel Islands Harbor’s Concerts by the Sea, at Peninsula Park, Saturdays through Aug. 28, at Channel Islands Harbor in Ventura, 4 p.m. Free. 805.382.3001
YOGA ON THE PIER
Free yoga sessions at Malibu Pier followed by a complimentary continental breakfast at the Beachcomber Cafe every Saturday morning, beginning June 19 and lasting through September 4, 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy., 8:45 a.m. kiisfm.com
CPR CLASS
CPR Classes at Malibu City Hall the first Wednesday of every month, pre-registration with Brad Davis required at 310.456.2489 x260. $25
MEDITATION MEETING
Meditation group meets in the flatland of central Malibu. Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Nondenominational, no charge. Instruction offered. 310.456.3591
HEBREW LANGUAGE CLASS
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
WATER RECYCLING FREE TOUR
Free tour of the West Basin MWD Water Recycling Facility to see how wastewater can be turned into near-distilled water in 20 minutes, the second Saturday of every month. Reservations and details at westbasin.org
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 Tuesdays 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
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
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
Every Monday, 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