WED., NOV. 9
MALIBU SHERIFF’S STATION
The city of Malibu gathers for a luncheon to discuss an action plan to open a local sheriff’s station, featuring guest speaker Capt. Tom Martin at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 12 p.m. $30. 456.9025
CABARET
Opening night performance of two-night run of solo, group and choral performances at the MHS school auditorium, 30215 Morning View Dr., 7 p.m. $15-$25. 457.6801
THURS., NOV. 10
PLANT WORKSHOP
Soka University of America presents a plant propagation by seed workshop where participants will gain hands-on techniques from guest speaker horticulturist Tom Hayduk at the SUA Botanical Research Center and Nursery, 26900 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, 9:30 a.m. 818.878.3741
POWER LUNCH
John Harrington presents strategies to counter corporate domination of the earth’s resources, promote decentralization and curb corruption at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 12 p.m. 456.9961
ECOLOGY LECTURE
Speaker Dr. Ray Sauvajot, chief of planning, science and resource management at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area discusses carnivore ecology in Southern CA at Santa Monica College’s Science Lecture Hall 145, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 11:15 a.m. 434.4003
BENEFIT CONCERT
Hot Sauce Records and 89.9 KCRW present Give Into the Groove featuring DJs, musicians, fashion designers and artists to benefit the American Red Cross at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 8 p.m. $20-$50. www.getintothegroove.com
FRI., NOV. 11
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
The Malibu Chamber of Commerce and the city of Malibu present the sixth annual Veteran’s Day public ceremony at Malibu City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 11 a.m. 456.2489
LOCAL BROADWAY REVUE
Opening night performance of three-night run of “As the Spirit Moves,” a journey of faith featuring Broadway show hits, at the Malibu Presbyterian Church, 3324 Malibu Canyon Rd., 8 p.m. $10-$15. 456.1611
SAT., NOV. 12
SWAP MEET
Food and entertainment with chili cook-off and apple pie contest at Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 10 a.m. 455.0509
SUN., NOV. 13
NATURE WALK
Enjoy a docent-led nature walk through Rocky Oaks Park at the intersection of Kanan Rd. and Mulholland Hwy, 10 a.m. 805.370.2301
LINCOLN BIOGRAPHY
Joshua Wolf Shenk talks about his latest biography on President Lincoln’s lifelong struggles with depression at Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 3 p.m. 456.9961
HOME TOUR
The Pacific Palisades Junior Women’s club presents the 20th Annual Holiday Home Tour of three diverse homes at the PPJWC Boutique, 851 Alma Real in Pacific Palisades, 11 a.m. $25-$35. 285.3218
KATRINA FUNDRAISER
The Funkadelics, a group of MHS jazz musicians, perform at Cabrini’s Jazz Alley, 5664 W. 3 St. in Los Angeles, 12 p.m., 323.938.0259
TUES., NOV. 15
ADHD PRESENTATION
Susan Stiffelman, educator and psychotherapist, offers strategies for handling issues of focus, impulsivity and hyperactivity at Juan Cabrillo School, 30237 Morningview Dr., 7 p.m. 589.7020
WED., NOV. 16
AWAKENING CEREMONY
Ceremony to honor the groundbreaking of the Chumash Demonstration Village at Nicholas Canyon County Beach, south side of beach property, 6:30 a.m. 805.658.112005
MALIBU GREEN MACHINE
Meeting to plan the greening of Malibu at private residence, 6 p.m. 457.0624
THURS., NOV. 17
KEN STARR SPEAKS
The dean of the Pepperdine University School of Law speaks on “The Supreme Court and ‘The Confirmation Mess'” at the Malibu Republican Women, Federated luncheon at Pepperdine’s Villa Graziadio Executive Center, 24255 PCH, 11 a.m. $22. 457.3530
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK
Celebration includes the announcement of 2005 Bookmark contest winners at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 3:30 p.m. 456.6438
SAT., NOV. 19
SURF MEET
Malibu High School surf club and team hosts the opening day of two-day Interscholastic Surf meet at Zuma Beach, 6 a.m. 317.0208
FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Summit with experts to discuss the most pressing concerns facing youth in the community at Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Dr., 9:30 a.m.
SUN., NOV. 20
CORNELIA FUNKE APPEARANCE
Part-time Malibu resident and children’s author Cornelia Funke comes to Diesel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Rd., 3 p.m. 456.9961
ONGOING
FARMERS’ MARKET
Cornucopia’s Farmers’ Market open on Sundays at Malibu Public Library parking lot, Civic Center Way, 10 a.m. 457.4537
ART EXHIBIT
The Tropical Dreamscape series of landscape paintings by Betty Wick on display through Jan. 1 at The Sage Room restaurant, 28915 PCH, 760.837.1153
GUITAR PERFORMANCE
Dave Lichten plays guitar every Saturday at Mimosa Café, 395 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 12 p.m. 455.4341
SENIORS VOCAL GROUP
“The Vintage Voices” is open to all seniors who like to sing, learn about music and just have fun. Rehearsal every Thursday at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 5 p.m. 456.2489 ext. 357
STORYTIME
Storytime at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for toddlers and 11:15 a.m. for preschoolers. 456.6438
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. 456.8714
KNITTING CLUB
Meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 10 a.m. 456.2489 ext. 357
GAME NIGHT
Bridge, mahjong, rummy, chess, Scrabble and more on Wednesdays at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. 456.2489 ext. 357
OPEN GYM
Open gym on Wednesdays for adult basketball at Malibu High School’s small gym, 30215 Morning View Dr., 5:30 p.m. 317.1364
WALKING CLUB
The Malibu Senior Center sponsors an afternoon walking club every Tuesday, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 4 p.m. 456.2489 ext. 357
CHABAD SERVICES
Services at Chabad of Malibu, 22933 PCH, every Friday at dusk and every Saturday at 10 a.m. 456.6588
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets every Thursday except the second one of each month at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. 589.9266
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
MOMMY AND ME CLASSES
At Malibu Gymnastics, 589.5538, at Gan Malibu Preschool, 454.0499
LIBRARY LIMO
Weekly bookmobile at Point Dume Shopping Center on Heathercliff Road, Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 456.8572
MALIBU ORCHID SOCIETY
Meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Pacific Palisades Women’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. in Pacific Palisades, 7 p.m. 459.7086
ROTARY CLUB
Meets every Wednesday at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 456.6958
COMPUTER LAB
A chance for seniors to learn the basics about computers at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., Fridays at 10 a.m. 456.2489 ext. 357
HOMELESS DINNER & BIBLE STUDY
All are welcome Thursday at Webster Elementary School, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., 7 p.m. 818.880.6372
FORTUNE 50 PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
Meets second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 12:30 p.m. 456.3043
YACHT CLUB MEETS
The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 7:30 p.m. 13589 Mindanao way, 391.5500
MUSICAL THEATRE FOR KIDS
Showboat Youtheatre starts its musical comedy workshops for kids on Sept. 26 and continues every Monday afternoon at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School. 3 p.m. 818.222.7239
CALIFORNIA HERITAGE MUSEUM
“Behold, the Pacific! California Coastal Views,” an exhibit about the tradition of landscape painting in America will show at the California Heritage Museum from Sept. 24 – Feb. 26, 2612 Main St. in Santa Monica. 392.8537
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Sunday services will be held in the Elkin’s Auditorium at the University Church of Christ, 24255 PCH. 8 & 11 a.m. 506.4504
EMERGENCY TRAINING
Community Emergency Response Team Training will be given free the first 4 Saturdays in October. 456.2489