WED., DEC. 3
HEALTH CHAT Randall Thomason, a scientific researcher and biochemical healthcare consultant, speaks at Diedrich Coffee House. He will lecture on popular medical treatments of this time. Event also on Dec. 10 and 17. 317.6161
THURS., DEC. 4
MALIBU GARDEN CLUB Barton Mozlin, orchid expert, is guest speaker. Auction items, holiday cheer and refreshments will be featured. Guests welcome. At Malibu Bluffs Park Recreation Center, 7:30 p.m. 456.1107
ART EXHIBIT Reception to meet Pepperdine senior Michelle Rawlings at opening of her art exhibit at 5 p.m. Paintings displayed at Frederick R. Weisman Museum’s second floor through Dec. 13. 506.7257
THE ELEPHANT MAN Opening night of play at Malibu High School, 7 p.m. Additional shows on Dec. 5 and 6 at same time. Dec. 7 show at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Kate Miner and Friends Christmas Concert at Malibu Vineyard on 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., 8 p.m. Event also at same time on Dec. 5 and 6.
FRI., DEC. 5
THE BEST OF TOPANGA Opportunity to purchase holiday gifts from Topanga shops. Free appetizers, musicians, jugglers and belly dancers. At Pine Tree Circle, 3 p.m. 455.3991
TOYS FOR TOTS Bring a toy and enjoy the evening at Washington Mutual Bank at Cross Creek Road. Bring a food dish for the party, 7 p.m. 456.8727
SAT., DEC. 6
IMMUNIZATION SHOTS Saint John’s Health Ctr. provides free immunization shots and TB skin tests to all infants, adolescents and teenagers under the age of 18. At 10 a.m. on Arizona and 22nd Street in Santa Monica. 829.8234
VOLUNTEER PLANTING DAY The National Park Service is hosting a volunteer native plant planting day to help restore creek-side ecology of Solstice Canyon. Meet at main parking lot at 10 a.m. 805.370.2386
FIRE FUND WALK One-mile walk to raise money for victims of recent fires and the Los Angeles County Fire Department Public Education Fund. Raffle, silent auction and other festivities at event. Go to www.firefundwalk.com to register for walk or to make a donation.
NATURE WALK A free two-hour walk at Peter Strauss Ranch Park, near Agoura. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Ranch House on 30000 Mulholland Highway. 805.370.2301
ART EXHIBIT Artwork on display of Olga Eichenhofer of Malibu’s Ianus Foundation at the BGH Gallery in Santa Monica’s Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave. Reception at 6 p.m. Exhibit lasts through Jan. 4. 315.9502
CHRISTMAS MARKETPLACE Christmas Marketplace by the Sea at Our Lady of Malibu Church, 10 a.m. Event includes hand-crafted gift items, jewelry and more. Event also on Dec. 7 at 8 a.m. 589.0695
HOLIDAY MARKET The market is on Civic Ctr. Way and offers gift items from around the world. Also, there will be lunch, dinner and music, 9 a.m. Event also at same time on Dec. 7.
SUN., DEC. 7
FILM SCREENING Screening of “Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War” at Malibu Methodist Church, at 30128 Morning View Drive, 4 p.m. Screening followed by nationwide conference call with filmmaker Robert Greenwald. RSVP at 457-1614
ADVENT WORSHIP Advent worship at Malibu United Methodist Church with special music from the Malibu High School Choir, 10:30 a.m.
ADVENT EVENSONG Lessons and carols at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church. String ensemble with choir & hand bells, 5 p.m. Free. 457.7966
WED., DEC. 10
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER The Malibu Chamber of Commerce is at Duke’s on 21150 PCH, 5:30 p.m. Reservations required. $10 for members, $20 for non-members. 456.9065
PT. DUME MEETING Pt. Dume Community Association monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School. 457.7711
THURS., DEC. 11
VOCAL MUSIC CONCERT Juan Cabrillo students sing holiday music at school. Grades 3-5 perform at 8:30 a.m. and grades K-2 perform at 9:30 a.m. 457.0360
CHORAL MUSIC MHS Vocal MUSIC Dept. presents annual winter concert at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Free. 457.6801
SPECIAL ED. FOUNDATION Topic for monthly meeting is handling meltdowns and the various challenges the holidays bring. The event is at Juan Cabrillo and open to all parents, especially those with children having special needs, 7 p.m. 589 7020.
FRI., DEC. 12
SEMINAR Free discussion on physician-assisted suicide at the Malibu Senior Center. 456.2489 ext. 357.
ADVENT SUNDAY Third Advent Sunday at Malibu Presbyterian Church, 4 p.m. 456.7018
GOLF FUNDRAISER Waves Baseball Hits ‘The Links’ Pepperdine baseball holds its annual Diamond Golf Tournament at Malibu Country Club. Procceeds support ongoing development of Pepperdine’s baseball academic program. 506.4150
SAT., DEC. 13
PAINT OUT Paint the picturesque ranch house,
winter sycamores, graceful oaks and views of Paramount Peak at Peter Strauss Ranch National Park. Meet at 10 a.m. in parking lot. 338.0333
SUN., DEC. 14
CHRISTMAS CANTATA Christmas Cantata at 10:30 a.m. at Malibu United Methodist Church. Following that, at 11:30 a.m., is a Third World Hand arts craft and gift sale. 457.7505
WED., DEC. 17
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC MHS Instrumental Music Dept. presents its annual winter concert at 7 p.m. in auditorium, Free. 457.6801
ONGOING
CHRISTMAS TREE LOT Christmas Tree lot at the corner of Heathercliff Road and PCH, sponsored by MHS Athletic Booster Club. Open Mon-Fri 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
FOOD DRIVE The Westside Food Bank is collecting canned goods for the hungry. Donations should be dropped off M-F, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at 1710 22nd St. in Santa Monica until Dec. 24. 828.6016 ext. 11.
BARBIE ART EXHIBIT Photo-realistic oil paintings of Barbie from 1959-1970 at McLean Gallery on 23410 West Civic Center Way. Reception for artist, Judy Ragagli, on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Runs through Jan. 6. 456.2226
PARENT-2-PARENT Network for parents of high school children meets at Malibu High School. Call 451.5543 for dates.
PHOTO EXHIBIT Showcase of work by 19th century British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. Runs through Jan. 11 at the Getty Center. 440.6427.
MALIBU SENIOR CENTER Free computer lab, first and third Thursday of every month 6-8 p.m.; Chess Club meets the last Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 456.2489, ext. 357
ST. AIDAN’S SERVICES St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church services on Sundays at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Childcare available 8:15 – 11:45 a.m. 457.7966
CHABAD SERVICES Services at Chabad of Malibu, 456.6588
KIWANIS CLUB Meets the first, third and fourth Thursdays of each month at
Guido’s Malibu, 7 p.m. 589.9266
MALIBU CHESS CLUB Free meeting for all levels every Tuesday at the Point Dume Club and the last Tuesday of every month at Bluffs Park. 457.1556
CHRISTIAN 12-STEP MEETINGS Various addiction/codependency issues, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd. 317.4293, ext. 104
PT. DUME SHUTTLE SERVICE Drives from Westward Beach to the Point Dume Natural Preserve on weekends and holidays; leaves every half-hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
805.488.1827
HELP FOR HOMELESS Dinner, Bible study, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Malibu Vineyard Christian Church banquet room. Holly: 818.880.6372
MOMMY AND ME CLASSES At Malibu Gymnastics, 589.5538; at Gan Malibu Preschool, 454.0499
STORYTIME Tuesdays at the Malibu Public Library. Toddlers, 10:30 a.m.; preschoolers, 11:15 a.m. 456.6438
A.A. MEETINGS Fridays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 6:30 p.m., St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church. 457.7966. Mon. – Thurs. and Sat. evenings at the Malibu Community
Center. 213.387.8316 or 457.1558
LIBRARY LIMO Weekly bookmobile at Point Dume Shopping Center on Heathercliff Road. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – noon and 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. 456.8572
-Jonathan Friedman