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THURS., MAY 5
BIBLE LECTURES
Pepperdine’s 68th annual Bible Lectures event takes place, featuring art exhibits by members of the university’s public affairs team and Gay Banowsky, with an artist reception at 1:30 p.m. (exhibit continues through Thursday and Friday, beginning at 11 a.m.), at Pepperdine University’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 PCH. 310.506.4261
SAT., MAY 7
OPEN TRAIL RUN
XTERRA Malibu Creek Challenge Trail Run takes place, featuring 22 km or 6 km course distances, open to runners of all ages and skill levels, at Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Rd., at 7:30 a.m. $40 (6K) or $65 (22K). www.trailrace.com
COOK’S TOUR
Malibu Methodist Nursery School hosts its 25th annual four-home tour, featuring food from Tra di Noi, Savory, Cacoa Luxe Chocolatier and Marcia Moore during the tour of local homes; meet at Malibu Methodist Nursery School, 30128 Morning View Dr., at 11 a.m. $65. 310.457.5144
BICYCLE SAFETY EVENT
Senator Fran Pavley, Assemblywoman Julia Brownley and nonprofit organization Safe Moves host a Bicycle Safety Event, where children can learn safe bike riding skills and helmet use in a mini city, at Will Rogers State Beach, Parking Lot 3, 17700 PCH, at 11 a.m. 310.314.5214
POLO FUNDRAISER
Safety Harbor Kids hosts its annual Polo Fundraiser, featuring food, wine tasting and celebrity appearances during the match, at Will Rogers Polo Field, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd., in the Pacific Palisades, at 2 p.m. 800.277.0497
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The Malibu Boys & Girls Club celebrates its 10-year anniversary by hosting a “Hang Ten” gala, featuring dinner, a live auction, celebrity guests and performances, at Villa Contenda, a private Malibu estate, at 6 p.m. $250. 310.457.1400
OPERATION SMILE FUNDRAISER
The Malibu High School Operation Smile Club hosts a fundraiser, featuring a silent auction and wine tasting, at Saddlerock Ranch Tasting Room, 31727 Mulholland Hwy, at 7 p.m. $25. 310.913.4927
SUN., MAY 8
DANCE PERFORMANCE
Members of the Eye of Newt Circus, Lundberg Dancers and Dream World Cirque perform aerial dances, in celebration of Mother’s Day, at the Will Greer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd., in Topanga Canyon, at 2 p.m. $20. 310.455.2322
WED, MAY 11
FIRST AID CLASS
The City of Malibu hosts a Red Cross standard first aid class, at the old Malibu City Hall’s Council Chambers, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 6 p.m. 310.456.2489 x260
THURS., MAY 12
‘SUITE 16′
Students perform their original musical, “Suite 16,” a dramedy about a group of young people celebrating the sweet 16 party of an older sibling, with all proceeds going to relief efforts in Japan, at the Santa Monica Playhouse’s The Other Space, 1211 4th St., in Santa Monica, at 5:45 p.m. (show continues at 7:30 p.m.) $10. 310.394.9779 x2
SAT., MAY 14
SATSANG IN MALIBU
Bodhisattva Shree Swami Premodaya hosts a spiritual meeting, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., at 2 p.m. 310.497.1899
BOOK DISCUSSION
Author and activist Matteo Piston hosts a discussion, slide show and book signing for his “In the Shadow of Buddha,” at a private home in Malibu, at 7 p.m. mail@haas-live.com (RSVP required )
SUN., MAY 15
‘WALK ON THE WILD SIDE’
The California Wildlife Center hosts its third annual “Walk on the Wild Side,” a 5K walk to raise funds for the center, at Zuma Beach, 30050 PCH, check in at 10 a.m. $35. www.CWCwalkonthewildside3.kintera.org (online registration)
CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP
The Children’s Creative Workshop spring fair and Triathlon for Tots takes place, featuring food, games, a petting zoo and crafts for children of all ages, at Point Dume Marine Science School Park, 6955 Fernhill Dr., at 12:30 p.m. 310.457.2937
FILM SCREENING
Malibu Presbyterian Church hosts a screening of “Heaven’s Rain,” inspired by the true story of Malibu’s Brooks Douglass, who aided the film’s production, at Malibu Presbyterian Church, 3324 Malibu Canyon Rd., at 6 p.m. $5. www.malibupres.org
‘IT’S ABOUT TIME’
Local Miriam Birch stars in James Mooney’s “It’s About Time,” at the Hollywood Studio Bar and Grill, 6122 Sunset Blvd., in Los Angeles, at 7 p.m. $15. Cabaretidol@yahoo.com
WED., MAY 18
POINT DUME MEETING
The annual Point Dume Community Association directors meeting takes place, at Point Dume Marine Science School’s auditorium, 6955 Fernhill Dr., at 6:30 p.m. 310.317.1715
ONGOING
ARTIFAC TREE SALE
Local thrift store the Artifac Tree, which contributes funds to community programs, is having a half price sale, until May 13, at the Artifac Tree, 3728 1/2 Cross Creek Rd., open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 310.456.1068
ART EXHIBITION
The Craig Krull Gallery hosts Robert Weingarten’s photo exhibition titled “Portraits Without People,” which explores the ability to express a person’s being without showing him, rather displaying objects and places of personal significance, from May 11 to June 11, at the Craig Krull Gallery, 2525 Michigan Ave., #B3, in Santa Monica, with a reception for the artist May 14, at 4 p.m. 310.828.6410
MALIBU TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Malibu Township Council meets the second Thursday of every month, at Malibu Jewish Center and Synogogue, 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
PARENT AND ME
Parent and Me classes, for parents and children up to 36 months old, at Gan Malibu, 22933 PCH, Tuesdays at 11 a.m. 310.456.6588 x5
DOG WALKING CLUB
Dog walking club meets every Monday at a different location for an hour-long walk. 310.457.2507
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
WHALE WATCHING
Whale watching tours depart from the Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $45. 310.456.8031
www.malibutownshipcouncil.com
ROTARY CLUB
Meets Wednesdays at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. (optional buffet breakfast is $10) maliburotary.org
OPTIMIST CLUB
The club meets, at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, most Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. 310.456.3507
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
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
BOOK DISCUSSION
Malibu book discussion group meets Wednesdays, at Point Dume Clubhouse, 1 p.m. 310.456.6139
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
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
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
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
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