Dateline - By Lee Kelly
The most comprehensive, widely-read, and up-to-date listing of scheduled events in and around the Canyon
Civic Agenda • Topanga Events • Canyon Sages • Nature Lovers • On the Town • Announcements
Civic Agenda
TOPANGA DEMOCRATIC CLUB
The Topanga Democratic Club will meet in a private home on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30pm. Call 310/455-1651 for address and directions. Prospective members are encouraged to come.
C.E.R.T. MEETING
The Topanga Community Emergency Response Team will meet at 7pm at the Emergency Operations Center, Old Church Rd, Thursday, February 2. Trained and untrained volunteers are welcome. Call Scott Ferguson at 310/455-1413 for further information.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD MEETING
The Topanga Historical Society will hold their monthly board meeting at their office location, upstairs at Pine Tree Circle, 120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, on Monday, February 6. The meeting will commence at 7:30pm. Board meetings are open to the public.
TASK FORCE
The Topanga Emergency Management Task Force will meet at the Emergency Operations Center at 9:30am on Wednesday, February 8.
TOPANGA COMMUNITY CLUB
The Topanga Community Club will meet at the Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd on Thursday, February 9 at 7pm. Prospective members and guests are always welcome.
TOPANGA TOWN COUNCIL
The Topanga Town Council will meet at 7pm on Thursday, February 9 upstairs at Abuelitas Mexican Restaurant, 137 S Topanga Canyon Blvd. For info go to www.topangatowncouncil.org.
2012 ACCESS CARDS
For information on how to apply for 2012 Access Cards go to www.topangatowncouncil.org.
T-CEP HOTLINE
For updated information during a disaster contact the Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (T-CEP) at 310/455-3000 or on the web at www.t-cep.org. To report storm related problems email topanga2010rain@yahoo.com.
Topanga Events
FRI JAN 27
Certified Farmers' Market, Pine Tree Circle, 120 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, 9am - 1pm, TCCFMM@gmail.com.
Non-Perishable Food Drive, Pine Tree Circle opposite Canyon Gourmet, 120 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, 10:30am - 12noon. Help Topanga Women's Circle support homeless families in transition, ongoing on Fridays, rain cancels. For more ways to help go to www.topangawomenscircle.org.
SAT JAN 28
Car Wash & Social, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, 9am - noon, $10/car, $15/SUV or truck, interiors are $5, bagels & coffee available & free with car wash, 310/455-1980.
Volunteers Coffee Klatch, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, ideas needed and welcome for CH upgrade & beautification projects, 310/455-1980, bring treat if you like.
SUN JAN 29
Topanga Dads Pancake Breakfast, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, 9am - noon, pancakes, breakfast meats & fresh fruit, live music, raffles & auction, $12 & $6, fundraiser for Topanga Enrichment Program benefiting Elementary School.
Viet Nam to Mongolia, stories, pictures, song & dance presented by Linnea Richards, Yoga Desa, 120 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, $5 donation, finger food potluck, 310/455-2615.
MON JAN 30
Topanga Mamas, Ribbit Nursery, 301 Old Topanga Cyn Rd, yoga, music, dance & more, open to all mamas/kiddies, donation based, 310/455-3010.
WED FEB 1
LoveFest - 12th annual Topanga Student Art Show featuring works by Topanga Elementery School kids, Topanga Canyon Gallery, Pine Tree Circle, 120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 10am - 6pm, 310/455-0790. Show continues thru Sunday, different hours.
THURS FEB 2
Topanga Cub Scouts Pack 24, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 6:30 pm, www.topangacubscouts.org.
FRI FEBRUARY 3
Reception for Topanga Student Art Show: Lovefest, Topanga Canyon Gallery, Pine Tree Circle, 120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 4 - 7pm, 310/455-7909.
TPA Documentary Night, "The Dark Side of Chocolate," child labor & human trafficking plague cocoa fields of Africa, Yoga Desa, Pine Tree Circle, 120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 7:45 p.m., $10 donation requested, bring potluck wine, beer, fingerfood, RSVP 310/455-9389.
Friday at Froggy's with Susan Lovell & The Topanga Canyon Band, 1105 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, 8 - 10pm, proceeds from album/CD sales for Topanga Women's Circle/Topanga Historical Society, www.susanmakesmusic.com.
SAT FEB 4
Art of Living Foundation Sacred Chanting/Singing, Yoga Desa, Pine Tree Circle, 120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 7 p.m., 310/455-9551, open to all, donation requested.
WED FEB 8
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Mixer, Inn of the 7th Ray, 128 Old Topanga Cyn Rd, 8am, 310/455-0790.
Canyon Sages
All calendar events listed here, unless otherwise stated, take place at the Community House, 1440 N Topanga Cyn Blvd. Fee per class is $5 unless otherwise stated. More information is available at 310/455-1319.
THURS JAN 26
Easy Energy Exercises with Pamela McBride, 1 - 2pm, please bring a mat, ongoing on Thursdays, 310/455-0951.
FRI JAN 27
More Fit for Life with Lynn Conrad, fitness bands & more, 10 - 11am, ongoing on Fridays.
MON JAN 30
Get Fit for Life with Dustin Conrad, fitness bands & more, 10 - 11am, ongoing on Mondays.
TUES JAN 31
Walking Club, meet at Waveview entrance to Topanga State Park, 8:30am, free, every Tuesday morning.
Meditation Class with Ron Sharrin, Ribbit Tree & Plant, 301 Old Topanga Cyn Rd, 3:30 - 5pm, free, ongoing on Tuesdays. This class will move to the new Library sometime in February. Email gmsjohnson2002@yahoo.com for more info.
THURS FEB 2
Balance Class with physical therapist Susan Pinto begins again, 10 - 11am. Ongoing on Thursdays for 8 weeks. Must be able to sit up and come to a standing position without support.
FRI FEB 3
Canyon Sages' Supper Social for Topanga seniors of any age, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 3:30pm social, 4 p.m. supper served, free. This program is sponsored by the Canyon Sages and the Community Club along with volunteer chefs from the community, 310/455-1319.
Volunteers are needed to help with the Sage's Supper social, bring side dishes and help clean up. Please contact Karen Dannenbaum at karen.dannenbaum@gmail.com if you can help or bring a dish.
THURS FEB 9
Sages Book Club, Froggys, 1105 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 10:30am - noon, free, read or be reading "Lady Chatterley's Lover," by DH Lawrence.
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Tuesday, February 7 the Mountains Restoration Trust will offer a class for seniors on Seed Propagation at De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Rd, Calabasas from 10am - 12 noon. The fee is $10. Go to www.cityofcalabasas.com/recreation.html.
Seniors can take advantage of UCLA Health System 50-Plus for free. The program offers educational lectures, free flu shot clinic, special events & more. To sign up call 800/516-5323.
In a Senior Scholars Program, persons 50 years & older can audit regular-session undergraduate courses at UCLA. The enrollment deadline is Tuesday, March 20. Call 310/794-0679 or go to www.longevity.ucla.edu.
For info on upcoming daytrips & travel for seniors contact Simi Valley Senior Center at 805/583-6363, the Goebel Senior Center in Thousand Oaks at 805-381-2744, ONEgeneration at 818/708-6604, Calabasas Savvy Seniors at 818/880-6461, Malibu Senior Center at 310/456-2489, X357 and City of Agoura Hills Community Services at 818/597-7361.
Note: Canyon Sages, Topanga's organization for seniors of any age, is under the sponsorship of the Topanga Town Council. All seniors are welcome and membership is free.
Nature Lovers
On the Town
THURS JAN 26
"Inceville: The Studio by the Sea" lecture by Eric Dugdale, president of Pacific Palisades Historical Society, Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club, 1210 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, 7pm.
Forbidden Broadway, Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, 8pm, $45, $35 & $25, 310/506-4522.
"Alone: A Cry for Help in Three Acts," The Other Space at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, 5:45 & 7:30pm, $10 all seats, reservations necessary, 310/394-9779, X2.
FRI JAN 27
"Hairspray," Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E Los Angeles Avenue, Simi, 8pm., $22, $18 & $16, 805/583-7900. Same schedule thru February 12. This is a grand little theatre, easy to get to from Topanga.
SUN JAN 29
Enchanted Fairytale Interactive Theatre, Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, 1 - 2:30pm, for kids 4 - 10years, reservations necessary, 310/394-9779, X2.
TUES JAN 31
Artists League of the Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club self directed workshop, 1210 4th Street, Santa Monica, 11am - 2pm, 310/395-1308. Offered every Tuesday.
THURS FEB 2
Dance in Flight, Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, 8pm, $15, 310/506-4522. Also playing Friday & Saturday, different times.
SAT FEB 4
Introduction to Mountain Biking Skills, Malibu Creek State Park, open to anyone 10 years or older, kids must be accompanied by legal guardian, helmets mandatory, multigeared ATB-style bike preferred, 4 hrs, 8:45am sharp, 805/558-1606.
SUN FEB 5
"Pentagon Papers," The Other Space at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, 3:30pm, $19.50 & $17, reservations necessary, 310/394-9779, X1.
TUES FEB 7
Tommy Emmanuel, Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, 8pm, $45, $35 & $25, 310/506-4522. Also playing Wednesday, same time & price.
FRI FEB 10
Pianist Andrew von Oeyen in Recital, St. Matthew's Church, 1031 Bienveneda Ave, Pacific Palisades, 8pm, $35, 310/573-7787, X127.
Announcements
Announcements
The Topanga Canyon Gallery Juried Show is on exhibit until January 29. The gallery is located at Pine Tree Circle, 120 N Topanga Cyn Blvd. For hours call 310/455-7909.
The Topanga Elementary School Annual Student Art Show will be held at the Topanga Canyon Gallery from February 1 - 5. Call 310/455-7909 for regular gallery hours.
Make reservations now for the Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Celebration which will take place at Froggy's on Saturday, February 25 from 6:30 - 10pm. Go to www.topangachambr.org.
Need your horse hauled anywhere in Southern California? Deb Arthur has 25 years experience and the equipment to do the job. Contact her at 310/455-2436.
Colleen Carroll is a Certified Yoga Therapist in the canyon who offers Yoga Therapy for fitness as well as recovery and prevention. Colleen specializes in working with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's, MS, Stroke and Alzheimer's. For more info call her at 310-702-0214 or e-mail her at Colleen@ SoundYogaStudio.com.
Horse, House & Pet Sitter Deborah Arthur is available to take care of your best friends when you have to leave them home. Deb loves all animals and is also skilled in caring for parrots and other birds. Call her at 310/455-2436. Excellent references.
Training on show horses and show ponies is the expertise of Topangan Jill Waldron who offers beginning riding and cart driving lessons in the canyon for children and adults. She also teaches proper care, grooming, feeding and cleaning as well as how to tack up, take care of tack and how to buy equipment. Call Jill at 310/455-1185 for details.
New classes are being added every week at Ribbit Tree & Plant, and most are by donation. Go to www.ribbittreeandplant.com.
The Pet Care Foundation will host a huge pet adoption fair with music, face painting, goodies, card making and hundreds of dogs & cats to adopt. This event takes place at the East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys on Sunday, February 12th in celebration of Valentine's Day. For more info call 310/887-7070. You can view adoptable pets at www.laanimalservices.com.
The Topanga Women's Bridge Club is looking for more players at all levels to join them on Sundays at 1pm. There is no charge. Call 310/455-2270 or 310/455-3293.
For information on the Topanga Canyon Docents call Karin at 310/455-3143 or email marcbirenbaum@gmail.com.
Topanga Women's Writing Circle hosted by Sage Knight at Top o' Topanga, takes place on Fridays at 4pm. There is a $25 suggested donation. Call 818/264-6163 for info. Personal stories about Topanga will be contributed to the OneTopanga site.
If you need an E-Waste place near to Topanga, the Goodwill Donation Center in Pacific Palisades is open daily from 8:30am - 5pm at 532 Palisades Drive in Palisades Highland Plaza located in Pacific Palisades off of Sunset Blvd across from the Self Realization Center. Call Beverly at 310/573-4024 with any questions.
Seniors 62+ are allowed free daytime parking at the beaches on Monday - Friday with a special pass. Send a copy of your driver's license and auto registration to Dept of Beaches & Harbors, 13837 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. Your pass will arrive, along with a list of participating lots, in about 2 weeks.
Park fire closure information is available at 805/488-1847. Call if you are planning a visit to any park on a hot, windy day.
The National Park Service Visitor Center is located at 401 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. It is open every day from 9 am - 5 pm. Call them at 805/370-2301 for a free copy of Outdoors, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area calendar of information on hikes, walks, lectures and more.
To request meals from Meals on Wheels West which services Topanga, call 310/394-7558.
The Cancer Support Community-Benjamin Center (formerly The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles) offers the largest program in the county devoted to providing free psychological support, mind-body classes and educational workshops for people with cancer and caregivers at no cost. Call 310/314-2555 or visit www.twc-wla.org.
The Topanga Survival Guide is currently accessible from the Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (t-cep), at www.t-cep.org.
Faith Gatherings
FRIDAYS
Chabad Services with Shabbat Dinner, Chabad, 1459 Old Topanga Canyon Road, sundown, 310/455-1597, every Friday.
Prayer, Prophesy and Healing, Topanga Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 5 - 7pm.
SATURDAYS
Shabbat Services with Kiddush Lunch & Torah Discussion, Chabad, 1459 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 10am, 310/455-1597, every Saturday.
SUNDAYS
Worship Service, Topanga Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 10:30 am, 310/455-1048, every Sunday.
WEDNESDAYS
Bible Study, Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Cyn Rd, 7 - 8:30pm, open to all, 310/455-1048, every Wednesday.
Torah Class with Kabbalah for men & women, Chabad, 1459 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 8 - 9pm, 310/455-1597, every Wednesday.
Ongoing Meetings
Al-Anon meeting, Inn of the seventh Ray, 128 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 12 noon, every Tuesday.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 8 pm, every Tuesday. Does not meet on election days.
Alcoholics Anonymous Open Big Book Study Meeting, Topanga Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 8 - 9 a.m., every Thursday.
Alcoholics Anonymous Step-study Meeting, Topanga Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, every Friday.
Cocaine Anonymous, Corbin Bowl, 19616 Ventura Blvd at Corbin, upstairs, 7 - 8 pm, Tuesdays, or join the AA meeting at the CH.
Debtors Anonymous BDA meeting, Topanga Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 7:30 - 8:30 am., www.socalda.org., every Tuesday.
Narcotics Anonymous, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 7:30 pm, every Monday. Does not meet on Memorial Day.
Overeaters Anonymous, Woodland Hills United Methodist Church, 5650 Shoup Avenue, Woodland Hills, 7:30 - 8:45 pm, every Monday.
Dateline deadline
The next Dateline deadline is Monday, January 30 by noon and will cover events from February 9 - 26.
Editor's note: If you have an item for consideration in the Dateline, please submit it by the deadline shown above. It is Messenger policy to list items of public interest which are free or which benefit a non-profit organization. Humanitarian benefits will also be considered. Private business events are listed on a one time basis if they are "one of a kind," low in cost, and space allows. Some ongoing events of high interest to the community will be listed continually at the discretion of the editor. To be certain that your event receives coverage in the paper you are advised to take out an ad.
Civic Agenda • Topanga Events • Canyon Sages • Nature Lovers • On the Town • Announcements
Editor's note: If you have an item for consideration in the Dateline, please submit it by the deadline shown above. It is Messenger policy to list items of public interest which are free or which benefit a non-profit organization. Humanitarian benefits will also be considered. Private business events are listed on a one time basis if they are "one of a kind," low in cost, and space allows. Some ongoing events of high interest to the community will be listed continually at the discretion of the editor. To be certain that your event receives coverage in the paper you are advised to take out an ad.
