A Partially Cloudy Labor Day Weekend In Store For Malibu

Weekend Forecast for Malibu

~ Friday - Partly Cloudy - 79°/66°
~ Saturday - Partly Cloudy - 78°/64°
~ Sunday - Partly Cloudy - 75°/63°
~ Monday - Partly Cloudy - 76°/63°
~ Tuesday - Partly Cloudy - 80°/65°

Labor Day Weekend Fun

27th Annual Malibu Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off and Carnival

Aug 29-Sep 1, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat-Mon 11 am-10 pm - Malibu Civic Ctr.

Dust off the recipe books and search for your favorite chili recipe...the Chili Cook-off is coming! Carnival only is on Friday and Monday, while Saturday and Sunday heat up with chili cooking and judging as well as the carnival. Live music, assorted food and beverages, and arts and crafts are just a few of the things in store for this great community event. Admission: $10, under 12 free. No dogs. Questions, call (805) 404-0615.

Malibu Surf Association Classic

Sat & Sun, Sep 6-7, 6 am - Surfrider Beach, Malibu

MSA Classic has become one of seven, top-tier contests hosted by California surfing clubs comprising the Coalition of Surfing Clubs (CSC) annual circuit. There'll be more than 250 competing surfers, hour-long, free surf celebrity event with Jason Mraz, Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Sal Masekela (EXPN) and Peter DiStefano (Porno for Pyros), award presentations and more. Contest viewing is free and open to the public.

Malibu Youth Event

A Celebration In Drum, Song & Poetry

Sun, Aug 31, 7 pm - Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr.

Bringing together youth from Malibu High with youth from Camp Kilpatrick for a concert in traditional West African drumming and poetry recitation. Featuring the Rhythm Tribe Ensemble and Street Poets, Inc. Admission is free, however donations to youth work are encouraged. (310) 457-7505

Local Art

My Art Gallery presents "Summer Life"

Exhibit On Display through Sep 26
My Art Gallery / 3838 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu / (310) 317-4869

My Art Gallery and Fast Frame Malibu are proud to provide our Malibu neighbors with exceptional artwork, memorabilia perservation and custom framing in one central location. Come visit us and experience beauty from within.
ARTISTS INCLUDE: Kathleen Keifer, Leza McCord, Christie Shinn, Martha Bodman, Jorge Mayol

Affordable Fun Opportunities For All

YMCA’s Family Fun For The Fall!

Father Child Programs:
Y-Guides (Father/Son), Ages Preschool-8 yrs. Sign up NOW
Y-Princesses (Father/Daughter), Ages Preschool-8 yrs. Sign up NOW
Trailblazers (Father/Son & Daughter), Ages 8 yrs. and up. Sign up NOW

New Classes: All Levels
Nia, Yoga, Cardio Kickboxing, Step Aerobics, More…

Westside Waldorf School Welcomes The Community Back To School.

Westside Waldorf School

Parent/Toddler through Grade 8
Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades / (310) 454-7064, ext. 1

Awaken in your child essential human qualities within a solid academic foundation. Waldorf brings forth in children a sense of social responsibility, the ability to think and act freely, skills for life in a changing world.

Start Dates For Our Local Schools

~ Juan Cabrillo Elementary - Tue, 9/2
~ Malibu High School - Tue, 9/2
~ Malibu Middle School - Tue, 9/2
~ MUSE Elementary - Thu, 9/11
~ Our Lady of Malibu - Tue, 9/2
~ Pt. Dume Marine Science Elementary - Tue, 9/2
~ Webster Elementary - Tue, 9/2

City of Malibu Fall Community Classes Announced

Adult & Tiny Tot and Youth Classes

NEW Adult classes: Prenatal Yoga, Belly Dance, Speed Spanish, Watercolor Painting, Gift Wrapping-Special Presentation.
Returning Adult classes: Swing, Salsa, and Ballroom Dance, Bridge, Dog Obedience, Drawing Outdoors, Yoga, Tai Chi.
NEW Tiny Tot & Youth Classes: Baby Sign Language, Grown-Up & Me T-Ball, Soccer Club, Gymnastics, Rock Star CD Recording Workshop, Art Camp
Returning Tiny Tot & Youth Classes: Kindermusik, Guitar, T-Ball, Spanish, Tennis

Step Up for Back to School at Specrum Club

Students Get Up to 3 Months Free*

Now through September
Spectrum Club - 17383 West Sunset Blvd. Pacific Palisades
(310) 459-2582

* When a parent purchases a membership. See flyer for details.

Local Area Services

Great Offer on Interior Design Services

ArchiteXture / (818) 760-3399

When you sign up with ArchiteXturehome designers, Abby Rose and Terri Berland for interior design, you will receive 20% off of your first custom furniture order. Since we manufacture many of our furniture pieces, both wood and upholstery, our prices are already very reasonable.

YMCA Family Fun Friday Nights

The Summer Sizzle Car Show

Fri, Sep 5, 6-8 pm - YMCA's Simon Meadow (Sunset & Temescal)

Car owners and car lovers, come check it out! Come admire the cars, or register your car to show (Deadline Aug 29). Bring a picnic dinner or buy food on-site from Fiesta Feast. Leave your dessert at home because YMCA's Youth & Government program will have a fundraising bake sale. Parking is $5. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of the Pacific Palisades.

Have You Looked At Your Quarterly Brokerage Statement?: Your Portfolio Needs A Checkup

Most investors are not aware of the FEES AND TAXES THAT DRAG DOWN THEIR INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE. They don't show up on your monthly statement and often even your broker isn't fully aware of them. Yet these costs CAN EASILY COST YOU MORE THAN 2% A YEAR REGARDLESS OF MARKET CONDITIONS. Lawrence Weinman, MBA an independent registered investment advisor, specializes in creating low cost, tax efficient, diversified portfolios for his clients. For a limited time he is offering a COMPLIMENTARY “PORTFOLIO CHECKUP” to evaluate your current investments with regard to fees, tax efficiency and diversification..

Mr. Weinman also offers monthly seminars "what your broker (most likely) doesn't tell you about your investments”

Family Fun Night

Thu, Aug 28, 7-8:30 pm - Temescal Gateway Park, 15601 W. Sunset Blvd.

Bring the family for a fun-filled evening with story-telling, songs, a nature program, and marshmallows. Marshmallows, skewers and, weather permitting, a campfire, will be provided. Meet at the Rubell Memorial Lawn.

YMCA's Summer Sizzle Car Show

Antique to Unique, We’re Calling All Cool Cars!

Register Now Through August 29

Cool car owners, contact the YMCA today to join in the fun. To enter, contact Nicole at the YMCA, (310) 454-5591. Entry fee is $25. Show cars will be eligible for prizes in six categories:
• American Classic (1925 – 1948)
• American Modern – Classic (1949 – present)
• Foreign Classic (1925 – 1948)
• Foreign Modern – Classic (1948 – present)
• Custom Built, • Environmental

Last Of The Twilight Dance Series

Toots & The Maytals -- Jamaican Reggae Legend

Thu, Aug 28, 7-10 pm - Santa Monica Pier

Toots and the Maytals, originally called simply The Maytals, has shaped the sound of Reggae with a unique, original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock. Come listen, mon! Concert is free. Fee to park.

Jazz On The Lawn

August 31, 5-7 pm - Front lawn of Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main St.

Cool down with hot jazz on Santa Monica's City Hall front lawn. August 31: Opa Opa. Bring your own picnic dinner, a beach chair and umbrella to enjoy the freshest music and coolest breezes anywhere.

Rock Docs: A Celebration of Rock Documentaries

Aug 28-31 and Sep 4, 7:30 pm each evening - Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica

Join us for this very special weekend of music documentaries that includes works about Neil Young, John Lennon, Patti Smith (new), The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Band, The Talking Heads and more. General Admission: $10, Student/Senior (with ID): $8, American Cinematheque Member: $7.

Santa Monica Pier Drive-In

Casablanca (1942)

Fri, Sep 5, Opens 7 pm, Movie Sunset - Santa Monica Pier

Come see this classic starring: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Admission is free but tickets are required. Tickets available Wednesdays prior to each weeks' screening. Pick up locations:
- SM Visitor's Center, 1920 Main St., 9 am-6 pm
- SM Convention & Visitor's Kiosk, 1400 Ocean Ave., 9 am-5 pm
- SM Convention & Visitor's Promenade Cart, (betw SM and Ariz), 11 am-5 pm
- Vidiots, 302 Pico Blvd., SM, (310) 392-8508

Middle School Flag Football & Volleyball Begin Soon

Flag Football, Boys Grades 6-8, Season begins September 3
Practice 2x per week + games, $120/player

Girl’s Volleyball, Girls Grades 6-8, Season begins September 3
Practice 2x per week + games, $120/player

Register online below or contact Katie at (310) 456-2489 x363.

Affordable Fun Opportunities For All

YMCA’s Family Fun For The Fall!

Youth Sports:

Basketball, Ages 3-15 yrs. Sign up NOW.
Football, Ages 5-12 yrs. Sign up NOW.
Soccer, Ages 3-4 yrs. Sign up NOW.

Family Fundays

Music By Katherine Dines

Sun, Aug 31, 11 am - Will Geer Theatricum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.

Come join in the fun with the award-winning singer-songwiter known for her "Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta" music. Admission: $8. Call the Box Office to purchase tickets (310) 455-3723.

ArtQuest

Weekends thru Sep 7, 11 am-3:30 pm - Museum Galleries, Getty Villa, Malibu

Come by anytime between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for a unique art experience for families designed to inspire artists of all ages. Learn how ancient artists worked and try your own hand at making a masterpiece. Admission is free, however reservations are required. Call for availability (310) 440-7300.

Fall Storytimes At Malibu Library

Now through October 6

--Preschool Storytime: Books, rhymes, movement and activities, ages 3-5, Mondays 4 pm.
--New Baby Storytime: Lap-sit program of stories, rhymes, bounces, music & movement, Infants ages birth-18 months, Tuesday mornings, 10 am. One adult per baby.
--Toddler Storytime: Rhymes, bounces, movement, and books, ages 19-36 months, Tuesdays, 10:45 am.
Questions, call (310) 456-6438. No charge & no reservations necessary.

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION: Sunset Mesa Beauty

3912 SPRAY LANE, MALIBU

Private, spacious and elegant updated one-level ocean, canyon and mountain view home with gorgeous pool and spa. Coveted cul-de-sac location. Large gourmet kitchen. Living-family rooms with salt water aquarium. Minutes to Santa Monica, Palisades or Malibu centers. Great location near beach and Getty Villa. Santa Monica-Malibu School District. 5 BR. 2.75BA.
Price: $2,095,000 ~ Agent: Marta Samulon-Coldwell Banker

IN ESCROW: Gorgeous Modern Home

6314 SYCAMORE MEADOWS, MALIBU

Gorgeous modern home designed with care for warm family living and fabulous entertaining. Magical creek side setting among Heritage Oaks and Sycamores. Natural slate and wood floors. Gourmet kitchen and generously sized Dining and Living rooms. Media room, Office, 4 bedrooms, master on separate floor, panoramic windows and skylights looking onto the beautiful grounds.
Price: $3,850,000 ~ Agent: Rita Simpson

Agoura Hills

Movie in the Park - "Ghostbusters" (1989)

Sat, Aug 30, 6 pm - Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Dr.

Summer's here and Movies In The Park are back. Come and join the fun. This month's feature is "Ghostbusters" (Rated PG). Movie begins at dusk. Food sales are available and begin at 6:00 pm. For more information, call the Community Service Department of Agoura Hills at (818) 597-7361.

The Nature of Wildworks Presents...

An Evening with John Muir

Sat, Sep 6, 7 pm - Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

Performed by Lee Stetson. Based on the life of the naturalist John Muir, this one-person play, “Conversation with a Tramp,” is an introduction to both Muir the man and his profound love of the wilderness. Also meet native wildlife from The Nature of Wildworks Education Center. Tickets: Adults $15, Children (Under 12) $8.

Allure Magazine "Best of Best Hair Color"

Canalé Salon / 214 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills / (310) 273-8080

Michael Canalé has long been regarded as one of the best colorists in the beauty industry. He has received accolades from celebrities, top fashion magazines, models and most telling from his peers. This internationally renowned hairstylist is heralded and highly regarded for his innovative technique. His correctional color is well-known throughout the entertainment industry.

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In Theatres This Week...

"Babylon A.D." (PG-13)

Starring: Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh / Sci Fi

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Also In Theatres This Week:
"Traitor" (PG-13) - Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce / Drama
"Disaster Movie" (PG-13) - Matt Lanter, Vanessa Minnillo / Comedy
"Collage" (R) - Andrew Caldwell, Drake Bell / Comedy

MALIBU CINEMAS
3822 Cross Creek Rd. Malibu - (310) 456-6990

Tropic Thunder (PG-13):
Fri, Mon-Thu - 4:00, 7:00, 9:30 / Sat-Sun 1:00*, 4:00, 7:00, 9:30

The House I Live In
Thru Aug 31 - 12:00 and 12:15

Hamlet 2 (R):
Fri, Mon-Thu - 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 / Sat-Sun 1:15*, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45

* Bargain matinee first show of day only.

Santa Monica

Bob Dylan

Wed, Sep 3, 8 pm - Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St.

Tickets went on sale Aug 9. Tickets: $69.50; Hot Band Package: $150; Hot Seat Package: $195.

On Sale Now

Melissa Etheridge - The Revival Tour

Friday, August 29, 2008 at 8:00 pm - The Greek Theatre

Grammy and Academy Award winning singer-songwriter and female rock icon, Melissa Etheridge will perform in support of her ninth studio album, 'The Awakening.' Ticket prices: $104.75 / $79.75 / $59.75 / $39.75

Steel Pulse

Sat, Aug 30, 9:30 pm - The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr., Agoura Hills

Opening act: Tomorrow's Bad Seeds, 8 pm. Tickets: $37.50

On Sale This Week

~ NEIL YOUNG at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, Thu, Oct 30, 7 pm
On Sale: August 25

Sponsored by the City of Malibu Parks & Recreation Dept.

Starry Summer Night

Fri, Aug 29, 7-9 pm - Charmlee Wilderness Park

After the sun sets, several planets will be visible low in the western sky. We'll have a telescope set up to view these and other heavenly objects. Meet at the upper parking lot. Reservations required, (310) 317-1364. Parking $4.

Flying High

Free Flights for Youth

Sat, Sep 6, 10:30 am-4 pm - 501 Airport Drive, Camarillo Airport

Members of the EAA Aviation Foundation take youths ages 8-17 on free flights at the EAA Chapter 723 hangar in Camarillo as an introduction to aviation. Each child receives a “Young Eagles” certificate and a booklet on flying. For more information and reservations call (805) 647-6994.

Third Eye Blonde

Aug 29-Sep 14, 8 pm Fri & Sat, 6 pm Sun - Malibu Stage Co., 29243 PCH

Starring Carla Collins and Tyrone Power, Jr. An outrageous new comedy where New Age meets Old Hollywood as one Power couple tries keepin' it surreal in L.A. Hailed as the Lucy and Ricky of the new millennium, Carla and Tyrone truly light up the stage in this fantastic and original pop-culture romp. Tickets: $20, call (310) 589-1998 or visit site below.

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Between Earth and Heaven

The Architecture of John Lautner
Through Oct 12 - Hammer Museum, Westwood Village

An exhibition celebrating the work of John Lautner (1911-94), one of the most important and influential architects of the twentieth century. with a remarkable career spanning nearly six decades. Residing and working in Los Angeles during much of that time, his designs are known for their radical innovation with specific attention to materiality, space and a consciousness of the natural environment.

Tickets On Sale Now

A Bronx Tale Starring Chazz Palminteri

Sep 9-Oct 6 - Wadsworth Theatre, Brentwood

Direct from Broadway! Academy Award®-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri returns to the stage in an unforgettable performance fresh from a successful run on Broadway, where it was praised by the critics and adored by the public. A classic coming-of-age story about reaching your true potential and trusting your heart, A BRONX TALE is directed by four-time Tony Award®-winner Jerry Zaks. $37-$75

Malibu Township Council Monthly Meeting - Thu, Aug 28, 7:30 pm, Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue, 24855 PCH

The Malibu Township Council meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, click to the Web Site below.

Calling All Artists--Paint Out At Adamson House - Sat, Sep 13, 9:30 am-1:30 pm (approx.), Adamson House, Malibu

All artists, working in any media, are cordially invited to join in the capture of so much natural beauty in this beautiful location. The grounds of the Adamson House offer ample inspiration, from beautiful gardens to tile-lined walks, to views of the Malibu Pier and the Malibu Lagoon. For further info, call Carole Garland at (310) 338-0333.

Foster Home Urgently Needed

A very special 14-year old boy named Andrew urgently needs a permanent home. He is an excellent student, well-mannered, easy to get along with, good-natured, handsome, and likes to play basketball and skateboard.

Mattel Party On The Pier - Sun, Sep 7, 11 am-3 pm -Pacific Park On The Santa Monica Pier

This is a special fundraiser benefiting the Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA. It sells out annually, so don't wait to get your tickets: Adults $100, Children (ages 2-12) $50. This includes a fabulous silent auction, unlimited rides, lunch, "carnival snacks," and entertainment. For more information, call (310) 267-1847.

Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) Training - 7 classes beginning Wed, Sep 10, 6:30-9 pm, Malibu City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd.

The will also be classes on Wednesdays, Sep 17, 24 and Oct 1, as well as Mondays, Oct 6, 20, and 29. Topics, among others, that will be covered are disaster preparedness, fire suppression, medical & team organization, light search and rescue and terrorism. Disaster simulation exercises will also be conducted. All classes must be attended in order to complete the course. For more information or to register, call (310) 456-2489, ext. 260 or e-mail below.

What To Do With Those Old Computers/Printers/VCRs/TVs?

Electronic items (E-Waste) can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. These items should never be thrown out with your regular garbage. Check with your city offices to see when and where e-waste can be disposed. Many parts can be taken from the electronic devices and recycled but should be done in a proper facility, not your home.