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WED., APRIL 7
PEPPERDINE EARTH DAY
Pepperdine’s Center for Sustainability, Volunteer Center, and the student-led Green Team cosponsor a public Earth Day event to help bring students, staff, faculty, and the local community together to learn about the different ways to live sustainably; includes more than 15 different booths; at Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, 10:30 a.m. 310.506.6586
MALIBU GARDEN CLUB MEETING
Malibu Garden Club hosts a free meeting featuring guest speaker Heather Teodoro to discuss various types of insects, at Point Dume Clubhouse, 29500 Heathercliff Rd., 7 p.m. 310.457.3860
THURS., APRIL 8
LIBRARY RENEWAL HONORARY MEETING
The fundraising task force for the Malibu Library Renewal Project holds a public meeting to discuss the project and honor Malibu Mayor Sharon Barovsky, a guiding force behind the project, at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 1 p.m. 310.456.2489
FRI., APRIL 9
SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB MEETING
The Malibu Senior Citizens Club holds a meeting featuring Dr. David Baron, who will speak on “Vaccinations for Adults: Myth vs. Fact,” at the Point Dume Clubhouse, 29500 Heathercliff Dr., 1 p.m. 310.457.7086
SAT., APRIL 10
TALES BY THE SEA
Tales by the Sea, storytelling for grown-ups, presents “One Evening, One Teller,” a free event featuring Michael Cotter, recipient of the National Storytelling Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, 7 p.m. Call for location. 310.457.2385
SUN., APRIL 11
SPECIAL OUTDOOR WORSHIP
Malibu United Methodist Church hosts a special outdoor worship featuring the music of U2, in the courtyard of Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 10:30 a.m. 310.457.7505
THURS., APRIL 15
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District presents a Community Open House event designed to educate the community about the SMMUSD’s Strategic Plan Update Process, at Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Dr., 6 p.m. smmusd.org
FRI., APRIL 16
REPUBLICAN LUNCHEON
The Malibu/Bel-Air Republican Women Federated hosts a luncheon featuring California State Senator and Assistant Minority Leader Tony Strickland along with Troy Senik, former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, 11:30 a.m. Call for location. $40. 626.993.7014
SAT., APRIL 17
TOPANGA EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
The 11th Annual Topanga Earth Day Celebration, a 90 percent waste-free nonprofit event featuring yoga, sustainable living solutions, live music, eco-art, workshops, speaker presentations and more; runs through April 18, at Topanga Community House Fair Grounds, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., in Topanga, times vary. $10 suggested donation. Topangaearthday.org
MALIBU LAGOON CLEANUP
California State Parks hosts an Earth Day celebration featuring trash and debris removal within the Malibu Creek watershed, graffiti removal from rocks and along the creek, non-native plant removal and replanting of native vegetation, at Malibu Lagoon State Beach, 8 a.m. 805.488.1827
SUN., APRIL 18
YOUNG LIFE COMEDY NIGHT
An event featuring comedian Nick Arnette, a silent auction, diamond raffle and appetizers; all proceeds benefit current mentorship programs at the local middle and high school levels, at Pepperdine University Smother’s Theater, 24255 PCH, 4 p.m. $10. theserviceprojectla.org
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS CLASS
A disaster preparedness simulation class presented by Dr. Tony Hall, at Malibu Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 12:15 p.m. 310. 457.7505
ONGOING
SPRING STORY TIMES
Spring Story Time for ages 18 months to 5 years on Tuesdays for six weeks from April 13 to May 18; story times are free, fun, interactive programs featuring books, rhymes, music and movement, at Malibu Public Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 10 a.m. 310.456.6438
“STELLAR AXIS”
An exhibition of the first installment of Lita Albuquerque’s global project, “Stellar Axis,” the first and largest ephemeral artwork on the continent of Antarctica, is displayed through May 21, at Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., in West Hollywood, times and prices vary. Pacificdesigncenter.com.
MEDITATION MEETING
Meditation group meets in the flatland of central Malibu. Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Nondenominational, no charge. Instruction offered. 310.456.3591
ORGANIC HARVEST
Weekly delivery of crates of organic, seasonal, local fruits and vegetables; harvest is 24 – 36 hours prior to delivery, pick up occurs every Saturday from 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Malibu Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr.,
www.abundantharvestorganics.com
CHILDREN’S HEBREW LANGUAGE CLASS
Ongoing 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
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 Tuesday 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
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 MEETING
Meets to plan programs as “Friend of Youth” at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, most Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. 310.456.3507
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets second and third Thursdays of the month, at various locations, 7 p.m. 310.589.9266
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
Beginning Sept. 21 and continuing the third Monday of every month thereafter, 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